Games

We’ve created an extensive 2024 pop culture gift guide to ease your holiday season burden. However, if you’re searching for the ideal present for your dedicated gaming geek (who might just be you!), we’ve tailored a unique tabletop gift guide specifically for you. As fellow members of this distinguished group, we’ve carefully selected a variety of fantastic new games that have hit the shelves this year, as well as some tabletop-themed gifts for those seeking something distinct in their shopping.

Despite being lauded primarily for his contributions to the Dune series, Denis Villeneuve, a renowned Canadian filmmaker, stands as one of the industry’s most significant figures, particularly in the realm of science-fiction films, where he has demonstrated a knack for excelling. Villeneuve is a director with a distinctive voice and unwavering commitment to his vision, never shying away from expressing it fully.

It’s possible that Alec Baldwin may return to court, as the prosecutor overseeing the Rust shooting case in New Mexico has filed an appeal to reopen the investigation. In her filing on November 21st, Special Prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey expressed intent to contest the dismissal of charges against Baldwin from July. The recently unveiled legal motion questions the judge’s decision to drop involuntary manslaughter accusations against the actor.

Contrary to internet gossip, Leonardo DiCaprio, famously known for his role in Titanic, is not currently engaged to his model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti. A reliable source informed Page Six that these engagement rumors are merely unfounded speculation. The source added that similar rumors about DiCaprio’s engagement seem to crop up every month in the tabloids.

In 2016, Donald Trump employed some of Adele’s tunes during his campaign rallies. Contrary to what many might expect after being referenced by the current president, Adele herself showed no enthusiasm.

The mobile card-battling game called ‘Balatro’ has been generating buzz due to its unexpected financial triumph. Launched just this year, the game is said to have garnered approximately $4.4 million solely from mobile platforms. This amount doesn’t account for potential income from other editions, showcasing its popularity among players.

It’s unfortunate to report that the expected ‘Sniper Elite’ battle royale game, titled ‘Project Archipelago: Sniper Battle Royale,’ has been scrapped due to Tencent, its funding partner, pulling out their support. This decision was likely made following the underwhelming success of PlayStation’s live-service title, ‘Concord,’ which has caused investors to be cautious about similar endeavors.

Next year, Zynga’s free-to-play battle arena game called ‘Star Wars: Hunters’ is due to debut on PC. Currently accessible on mobile devices and Nintendo Switch, it will enter Steam Early Access on 27th January 2025. If you’re interested, you can register now for two upcoming playtests on Steam in December and January before its official release.

Fans of Adele are expressing disappointment due to the high price tag of her exclusive Las Vegas residency vinyl collection priced at $349. The set, which comes with a photo book and some memorabilia from the show, has left fans dismayed as they find it expensive.

During a recent episode of his late-night program on November 26th, Jimmy Fallon perfectly poked fun at President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed high tariffs towards Mexico, Canada, and China, causing the audience to erupt in hearty laughter.