The PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC Games That Made 2024 Another Big Year for Gaming

Quick – what’s the best year in gaming ever? You say 1986, which saw the debut of Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, Castlevaniaand Dragon Quest? Or are you around 96, who is proud Super Mario 64the original Resident Eviland Devil? Maybe you’ll go with 2011: Skyrim, Dark Soulsand Batman: Arkham City. Oh, did I skip 2004? Apologies to fans of Halo 2, Half-life 2, Solid Metal Gear 3, World of Warcraft, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreasand Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2…

Then there’s 2023, arguably the best year for gamers in recent memory. It’s the year that gave us what we’ll probably consider some of the best titles of the 2020s: Baldur’s Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Alan Wake 2and Devil 4. And although this year has perhaps been a a little A humbler year than 2023, there were plenty of great releases to make 2024 another strong year for the medium.

There are still some big hits this holiday season, but players have already been treated to plenty of successes in 2024, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree, Tekken 8, Helldivers 2and much more. In ENERGYIn the biggest episode of all time, host Sam Stone talks to Geek’s Lair Games editor Matthew Byrd to chat about his favorite games of the year so far. Expect some surprise choices along the way! You can watch the full episode below: