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As we enter the concluding half of 2024, here’s a look ahead at the games, events, and reveals that will dominate the gaming conversation in the coming months.
The year so far might be clouded with ongoing layoffs and uncertainty for many developers, but there has still been plenty of notable successes to shout about.
Palworld and Helldivers 2 arrived out of nowhere and became two of the year’s biggest games. We’ve also had role-player behemoths in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, as well as indie hits like Animal Well and Lorelei And The Laser Eyes.
At first it seemed as if the rest of 2024 might not have too much to offer but the recent showcase events have revealed a surprisingly choice selection of upcoming titles. So let’s dive into the major events and talking points for the second half of the year.
Evo 2024 (July 19-21)
While an annual staple of the competitive fighting game calendar might not seem significant for those outside the esports bubble, this year’s Evo tournament is the first clash featuring all the new major fighting game heavyweights: Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Mortal Kombat 1.
There’s others on the roster too, with Guilty Gear Strive and The King Of Fighters 15, but many will be tuning in to see which players, and characters, are leading the charge now that it’s an even fight.
GTA 6 Trailer 2
It’s been seven months since Rockstar dropped the first trailer for GTA 6, and if the sequel is coming out in autumn 2025, as promised, it’s hard to imagine there won’t be another glimpse before the year is out – hopefully to confirm a release date.
The studio’s previous game, Red Dead Redemption 2, received several trailers before it launched in 2018, so it would track with their past marketing patterns. The only question is when it will happen, with Rockstar often making new announcements at its own sporadic pace.
Gamescom (August 21-25)
Europe’s biggest gaming event might not typically carry as many surprises as Summer Game Fest and the replacement E3 season, but there’s still set to be a two hour show hosted by Geoff Keighley – likely filled with smaller updates on upcoming titles, and a few smaller announcements.
While Sony and Nintendo have both confirmed they won’t have a presence at the show, Xbox has implied it has something up its sleeve – although it’s not clear what.
PlayStation’s live service gamble with Concord (August 23)
Sony’s recent State Of Play may have been capped off by Astro Bot, but the biggest talking point – for all the wrong reasons – was Concord. This first person hero shooter from Firewalk Studios has been awash with negativity since it was revealed, with comparisons to Overwatch and Guardians Of The Galaxy.
Crucially, Concord represents a linchpin in Sony’s plans for multiple live service games, so if …read more
Source:: Metro
