Episode 5: 2024’s Game of the Year Contenders: What’s Stealing the Spotlight?

Welcome back to the Practically Reality Podcast! In this week's episode, Garett and Declan dive deep into the biggest question of the year: What game will take home the coveted 2024 Game of the Year title? From the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong to dark horse indie titles like Animal Well and The Plucky Squire, we discuss the frontrunners, dark horses, and some surprising omissions. Did Hades II live up to the hype, or is Hell Divers II redefining cooperative play in ways we haven't seen before? And of course, what's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth doing in the mix?

This episode is packed with passionate debates, unexpected picks, and a walk through gaming’s past and future. Plus, we explore the challenges of innovation versus nostalgia and whether any indie games have a shot at dethroning the AAA juggernauts.

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