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Game Mode: 2024 In Games, So Far : 1A On this edition of Game Mode, we take a look at the games that are giving us a thrill so far in 2024. And we look at some games that have disappointed.

What can the success or failure of this year's games tell us about the video game industry? The industry spans from tech companies like Microsoft, all the way down to solo developers. It's expected to be worth $189 billion this year.

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Game Mode: 2024 In Games, So Far

Game Mode: 2024 In Games, So Far

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On this edition of Game Mode, we take a look at the games that are giving us a thrill so far in 2024. And we look at some games that have disappointed.

What can the success or failure of this year's games tell us about the video game industry? The industry spans from tech companies like Microsoft, all the way down to solo developers. It's expected to be worth $189 billion this year.

And how are players changing their gaming habits, four years after the pandemic and stay at home orders led to a huge boost to the industry?

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