Summary
PlayStation 5and Xbox Series X gamers have a lot to be excited about, as brand-new releasesTekken 8andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthhave released to rave reviews from critics. 2023 has been called one of the best years in gaming history in terms of new releases, and 2024 is already off to a hot start itself. There have been multiple big game releases in January alone, with several high-profile titles available acrossPS5, Xbox Series X, and other platforms.
The first big new game release of 2024 wasPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a new Metroidvania take on the classic franchise.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownearned mostly positive reviewsfrom critics, with many impressed at Ubisoft Montpellier’s take on the series. More recently, overnight sensationPalworldreleased in early access for PC and Xbox. While there aren’t many critic reviews forPalworld, the game has managed to become one of the most-popular Steam games of all time in a matter of days.
2024’s hot streak has continued with the recent release of bothTekken 8andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.Tekken 8is the latest entryin the long-running fighting game series from Bandai Namco, and it has secured an impressive90 overall rating from critics.Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthis part of Sega’sYakuzafranchise, with it earning an89 overall rating. Both games are readily available on PS5 and Xbox Series X, withLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthalso released for PS4 and Xbox One as well.
Highest-Rated Games of 2024 So Far (According to Metacritic)
Clearly, there’s no shortage of new games for fans to check out already in 2024, but there’s even more on the way. February 2024 is stacked with new releases, withSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguecoming February 2,Helldivers 2releasing February 8,Skull and Boneslaunching February 16,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthcoming February 29, and many other big games also launching throughout the month.
Looking further ahead, there’sAlone in the Dark,Dragon’s Dogma 2,Princess Peach: Showtime, andRise of the Ronincoming in March, and many other big games expected later in the year. While it remains to be seen if 2024 will be able to beat 2023 when it comes to the sheer number of high-quality game releases, it’s certainly off to a great start, especially for PlayStation and Xbox gamers.
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
WHERE TO PLAY
EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMATwo larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister…Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days.BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTIONExperience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.INFINITE ADVENTURELive it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.
