Episode 144 - The 10 Biggest Video Game News Stories of 2024

In this episode...
--> 2024 has almost gone, taking with it the year's major storylines, game releases, and trends. We're looking back at the year that was and remembering the biggest gaming headlines of 2024.
--> Balatro's creator is speaking out against European rating agency PEGI after it handed the game an 18+ rating because it could teach players how to dabble in real-world poker.
--> The Borderlands 4 narrative director doesn't want skibidi or hawk tuah jokes in the game.
--> The Pokémon Trading Card Game has grown so valuable that Japanese crime syndicates are reportedly using it to launder money.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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Hosts: wrytersview, retrogamebrews, donniegretro
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
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Chapters

• 5:58 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 7:49 Patron shout-outs
• 11:55 Headlines
• 29:04 The 10 Biggest Video Game News Stories of 2024
• 44:35 Top 3 New Releases
• 57:10 Gaming History 101: Cheaters