We're right about at the midpoint of 2024, so how's about a rundown of everything we've played, are playing, and will play for the year? Also, in the news: console ports to iOS aren't selling, Elden Ring's DLC gets a rebalance, Dead Rising gets a re-remaster, the original Resident Evil comes to GOG, and more!



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(00:00:10 ) Intro

(00:00:42 ) The New Jersey Critters

(00:08:49 ) Alex's premium wheel life and the power of peripherals

(00:19:42 ) Show rundown

(00:23:51 ) Our year in games so far

(00:24:06 ) Games that we're still playing or would like to continue playing

(00:24:30 ) Home Safety Hotline [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 16, 2024

(00:25:00 ) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024

(00:25:22 ) Enshrouded [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2024

(00:25:41 ) Helldivers 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 08, 2024

(00:26:00 ) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024

(00:27:26 ) Pacific Drive [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2024

(00:27:58 ) Princess Peach: Showtime! [Nintendo Switch] on Mar 22, 2024

(00:28:21 ) Dragon's Dogma II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 22, 2024

(00:29:13 ) Children of the Sun [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 09, 2024

(00:29:56 ) Harold Halibut [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 16, 2024

(00:30:25 ) Manor Lords [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 26, 2024

(00:30:49 ) Hades II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 06, 2024

(00:31:26 ) Crow Country [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024

(00:31:53 ) Cryptmaster [PC (Microsoft Windows), PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 09, 2024

(00:32:24 ) Games we've put down for the foreseeable future

(00:32:38 ) Tekken 8 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 26, 2024

(00:33:05 ) The Outlast Trials [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Mar 05, 2024

(00:33:21 ) Another Crab's Treasure [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Apr 25, 2024

(00:33:38 ) MultiVersus [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 28, 2024

(00:33:56 ) The games we completed

(00:34:04 ) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Jan 18, 2024

(00:34:22 ) Silent Hill: The Short Message [PlayStation 5] on Jan 31, 2024

(00:34:53 ) Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch] on Mar 13, 2024

(00:35:16 ) Indika [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024

(00:35:39 ) Animal Well [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on May 09, 2024

(00:37:04 ) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024

(00:37:36 ) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 21, 2024

(00:39:17 ) Duck Detective: The Secret Salami [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2024

(00:39:43 ) Alan Wake II: Night Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 08, 2024

(00:40:41 ) Some games that weren't on a list that are worth mentioning

(00:40:59 ) Skull and Bones [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 16, 2024

(00:41:12 ) Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 28, 2024

(00:41:41 ) Mars After Midnight [Playdate] on Mar 12, 2024

(00:41:53 ) Contra: Operation Galuga [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 20, 2024

(00:42:00 ) Alone in the Dark [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 20, 2024

(00:42:22 ) Lightyear Frontier [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 19, 2024

(00:42:32 ) Rise of the Ronin [PlayStation 5] on Mar 22, 2024

(00:42:36 ) A few other games Alex has spent some time with in 2024

(00:42:43 ) Regency Solitaire II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 22, 2024

(00:43:04 ) Open Roads [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Mar 28, 2024

(00:43:39 ) Life Eater [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 16, 2024

(00:44:03 ) Content Warning [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 01, 2024

(00:44:11 ) Abiotic Factor [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024

(00:44:18 ) Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024

(00:44:45 ) Arctic Eggs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024

(00:45:37 ) Little Kitty, Big City [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024

(00:45:54 ) WWE 2K24 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 08, 2024

(00:46:11 ) EA Sports College Football 25 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024

(00:48:45 ) Some games that have released that still need some love

(00:48:48 ) Homeworld 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 13, 2024

(00:48:56 ) Sand Land [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 26, 2024

(00:49:07 ) Tales of Kenzera: Zau [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5] on Apr 23, 2024

(00:49:11 ) Foundry [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024

(00:49:14 ) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024

(00:49:38 ) The Rogue Prince of Persia [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 27, 2024

(00:49:42 ) Destiny 2: The Final Shape [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024

(00:49:47 ) Looking ahead to the games that excite us for the rest of 2024

(00:50:21 ) Frostpunk 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Jul 25, 2024

(00:50:42 ) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Jul 25, 2024

(00:51:19 ) Anger Foot [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 11, 2024

(00:52:01 ) SteamWorld Heist II [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 08, 2024

(00:52:11 ) I am your Beast [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 15, 2024

(00:52:27 ) Tactical Breach Wizards [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 22, 2024

(00:52:38 ) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024

(00:53:19 ) Black Myth: Wukong [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 20, 2024

(00:53:24 ) Concord [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 23, 2024

(00:53:40 ) Star Trucker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 03, 2024

(00:54:20 ) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 05, 2024

(00:54:28 ) Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 12, 2024

(00:54:57 ) UFO 50 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 18, 2024

(00:55:06 ) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024

(00:55:11 ) Phoenix Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 16, 2024

(00:55:18 ) Hyper Light Breaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q3 2024

(00:55:26 ) Thrasher [PC (Microsoft Windows), Meta Quest 3, visionOS] in 2024

(00:56:53 ) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024

(00:57:01 ) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024

(00:57:26 ) Super Mario Party: Jamboree [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 17, 2024

(00:57:52 ) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024

(00:58:04 ) Life is Strange: Double Exposure [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 29, 2024

(00:58:16 ) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Oct 25, 2024

(00:58:20 ) Slitterhead [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 08, 2024

(00:58:43 ) Assassin's Creed Shadows [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, iOS] on Nov 15, 2024

(00:59:10 ) Mario & Luigi: Brothership [Nintendo Switch] on Nov 07, 2024

(00:59:24 ) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024

(00:59:40 ) Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 14, 2024

(00:59:48 ) ..and then there's December!

(01:00:37 ) It's a fine crop of games this year

(01:01:40 ) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] in 2024

(01:01:48 ) Baby Steps [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] in Q3 2024

(01:01:59 ) Replaced [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] in 2024

(01:02:13 ) 2025 and pure speculation

(01:05:04 ) The news

(01:05:30 ) Some of those big mobile ports didn't do so hot

(01:09:58 ) Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree getting baby mode!

(01:13:51 ) Original PC version of Resident Evil heading to GOG

(01:15:07 ) Dead Rising is getting a remaster

(01:19:37 ) More content coming for Atari 50

(01:21:44 ) Beyond Good & Evil is going 4K and hints at BGE 2?!

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