2024 was a hard year for people who make games — the industry saw mass layoffs and increasing consolidation. But for the people who play them, releases didn't slow down.
Indie developers released games like the monster-hunting game "Palworld" and "Animal Well," an expansive puzzle game.
Big developers moved some releases back — like new additions to the "Assassin's Creed" and "Grand Theft Auto" series. Remakes of legendary titles from the "Silent Hill" and "Final Fantasy" series delighted longtime fans. And "Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom" saw Princess Zelda take a leading role.
In this installment of Game Mode, we get into the video games of 2024 and what this year can tell us about the state of the video game industry.
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The Indicator from Planet Money - The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets (Encore)
Even before the Dune: Part 2 popcorn bucket went viral this year, movie theaters have been trying all types of ways to lure customers back. There's reclining seats, expanded menu options, and even more merchandise. Today on the show, we track the rise of the popcorn bucket and its afterlife on eBay.
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This piece originally aired on July 23, 2024.
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Coyote vs. Warner Brothers Discovery (Apple / Spotify)
Why platforms like HBO Max are removing streaming TV shows (Apple / Spotify)
Is movie night back?
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NPR's Book of the Day - Kaveh Akbar’s novel ‘Martyr!’ is a journey of identity, addiction and poetry
Halfway through today's episode, author Kaveh Akbar tells NPR's Scott Simon that his life is a summation of "private joys amidst collective grief and private grief amidst collective joy." It's a contrast that contextualizes his emotionally dark yet deeply funny debut novel, Martyr!, about an Iranian-American poet grappling with addiction, loss, displacement and art. Akbar, who is also poetry editor at The Nation, explains why his protagonist is so obsessed with the concept of martyrdom, and how it relates to his own personal journey with sobriety.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Trump Restoration
The year is wrapping up and so is The Biden Era—oh who are we kidding? This was, and is, the Age of Trump…and now, apparently, Elon Musk. Brace yourselves.
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Short Wave - The Biggest Health Stories of 2024
2024 was full of science news. There was a total solar eclipse, the Paris Olympics, elections in the United States and elsewhere, technological breakthroughs and many space launches. But perhaps above all, it was a huge year in health. So, today, we're talking through some of 2024's biggest health stories — from what's in our drinking water supply, to bird flu, obesity drugs and this year's record heat. They're also the stories we think will continue to be big in 2025. See you in the new year, Short Wavers! <3
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Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2039: Quiet on the Western Front
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CBS News Roundup - 12/30/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition
As the nation -- and the world -- mourns former president Jimmy Carter...plans for his funeral are set. A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's award of five million dollars against President-elect Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case. The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers were able to access employee workstations and unclassified documents. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
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Consider This from NPR - How to put your drinking on ice this January
Every year, more and more Americans embark on Dry January – a whole month of giving up alcohol.
It's easy to imagine the benefits: no hangovers, better sleep, happier wallet. But like with any resolution for the new year, staying committed can be hard.
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Consider This from NPR - How to put your drinking on ice this January
Every year, more and more Americans embark on Dry January – a whole month of giving up alcohol.
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Today, we're bringing you an episode from our friends at the "Life Kit" podcast that's all about how to get through Dry January – and reexamine your relationship with alcohol.
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