Best of 2024: Our Top 10 Lists

Dylan, Ashley and Ciaran share their personal Top 10 video game lists for 2024.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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What's the differences between Persona and Metaphor Really?

Into the second week of Metaphor: ReFantazio and Dylan discuss with Ciaran the major early differences between the latest game from Atlus and the Persona series.
Show Dot Points
The gaming news cycle is slow during this time of year.
Legacy of Kain is getting a remaster with significant updates.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 has a new creative director after years of development.
Star Citizen's development raises ethical concerns about funding and release.
Game mechanics in new titles can significantly impact player experience.
Remasters can breathe new life into classic games.
Ubisoft's recent struggles reflect broader industry challenges.
Player engagement and community feedback are crucial for game development.
The importance of balancing ambition with realistic development timelines.
Narrative elements in games can sometimes be confusing for players. Persona games are known for their cutscene-heavy narratives.
The pacing of Persona games can be slow to start.
Game sales can lead to significant consequences for development teams.
High-quality games can still fail commercially due to marketing decisions.
Nintendo's online playtest program is shrouded in secrecy.
The gaming community is eager for new Nintendo announcements.
The infrastructure of Nintendo's online services is often criticized.
Developers face increasing pressure to ensure commercial success.
The future of game development is uncertain amid changing market dynamics.
Speculation about upcoming Nintendo Directs and game releases is rampant.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered enhancements include map, compass, and more | Eurogamer.net
Beyond Good & Evil 2 still in development, now with new creative director | Eurogamer.net
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team disbands following low sales - Explosion Network
'Switch Online Playtest Program' details leak - Explosion Network
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Kicks 2024 Off In Style & We Discuss Palworld Controversy

We start 2024 by talking about how good Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is and why Palworld may be ripping off Pokemon.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:27 - What Have We Played On Holidays?REVIEW - 100:10:26 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown ReviewTHE NEWS00:23:15 - Xbox Developer_Direct 2024 Showcase00:44:27 - Palworld ControversyPREVIEWS/SHOUTOUTS01:14:54 - The Cub Review, JSAUX RGB Docking Station ReviewOUTRO01:17:11 - Big Games Coming In 202401:39:15 - Goodbye
Resources
Explosion Network
Best of 2023 Stuf
Everything announced at the Xbox Developer_Direct 2024 Showcase
JSAUX RGB Docking Station Review
Koalaty Critics: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Australian Review Roundup
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review
The Cub Review – A Suprise Masterpiece To Start 2024
Polygon
The 50 most anticipated new games of 2024
Video Games Chronicle
Palworld embroiled in AI and Pokémon ‘plagiarism’ controversy
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