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Game of the Year 2024: Who will win? | Arcade Island 001

Explore the hottest game releases and Game of the Year contenders. We discuss exciting titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reloaded, Black Myth: Wukong, and review why they might become top picks. We also highlight games like Astro Bot, The Last of Us Part 2, and Warhammer, and consider if Elden Ring's DLC should make the cut. 00:00 Introduction to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth00:32 Anticipation and Expectations for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth01:54 Helldivers 2: A Surprising Hit02:59 Challenges and Issues with Helldivers 205:55 The Community's Love for Helldivers 211:00 Sony's Struggles with Live Service Games14:49 Black Myth: Wukong - A Potential Game of the Year26:54 Yakuza Series: Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth37:12 Persona 3 Reloaded: Revisiting a Classic39:43 Persona's Market Penetration in Gaming41:48 Persona 5 Royal: A Deep Dive42:47 Persona's Impact on Jazz Music43:52 Game of the Year Contenders: Persona's Chances44:45 The Debate on Remakes and Game of the Year47:48 Stellar Blade: A Controversial Hit55:37 Hellblade 2: An Experiential Journey01:08:02 Warhammer 40K: Boltgun Review01:14:05 Cross-Platform Gaming and Particle Effects01:14:53 Alien Hordes and Game Performance01:16:05 Roadmaps and Game Development01:18:08 Cyberpunk and Overhyped Games01:22:49 Dragon's Dogma: A Deep Dive01:42:25 Astro Bot: A Nostalgic Platformer01:44:58 Astro Bot: A Kid's Game with Potential01:45:19 Astro Bot's Appeal and Accessibility01:45:44 Family-Friendly Gaming and Astro Bot's Success01:48:09 Visions of Mana: A JRPG Remake01:50:53 Game of the Year Contenders and Trends01:55:28 Elden Ring DLC: Game of the Year Debate02:00:54 The Need for Fresh IPs in Gaming02:04:07 Worst Games of the Year Discussion02:12:21 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off