{"id":39804,"date":"2024-06-17T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=39804"},"modified":"2024-06-17T07:49:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T11:49:07","slug":"level-up-4-must-play-video-games-coming-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/entertainment\/2024\/06\/17\/level-up-4-must-play-video-games-coming-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Level Up: 4 Must-Play Video Games Coming in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaming is a hobby that unites millions, if not billions, of people the world over. \u00a0A challenge that video games face is that any one specific game will eventually get old. Games get obsolete technically as time passes on and people get bored of the gameplay and stories. The good part is that new games are always coming out to keep the hobby fresh and to bring the industry to new heights. These are a few of our most anticipated games coming out soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/games\/elden-ring\/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree\/\">Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UdmgmufAd9Q?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark souls is one of the most\u00a0infamous\u00a0game series in the hobby.\u00a0The gigantic\u00a0cathedrals\u00a0and monsters have\u00a0both infuriated and attracted those with\u00a0the skill\u00a0and,\u00a0more\u00a0importantly,\u00a0persistence to face them. Alongside its amazing set and monster design it also\u00a0has a reputation for insane difficulty. Monster attacks leave no room for\u00a0mistakes\u00a0and do as much damage to you as you do to them. This difficulty can be a huge\u00a0turnoff\u00a0for\u00a0prospective\u00a0players that don\u2019t\u00a0have\u00a0the time or interest to invest into\u00a0getting good.\u00a0Elden\u00a0Ring comes\u00a0in to\u00a0remedy this by having a very similar setting but with\u00a0RPG\u00a0elements so that you might go off and explore to get stronger if\u00a0a boss is giving you too much trouble.\u00a0All\u00a0this amazing gameplay\u00a0is wrapped\u00a0up in a\u00a0world\u00a0created by\u00a0Game\u00a0of\u00a0Thrones\u00a0creator\u00a0George R.R. Martin.\u00a0Soon there will\u00a0be\u00a0an expansion to add even more on to this amazing package of gameplay and story. Shadow of the\u00a0Erdtree sends you to the shadowlands to face an enemy\u00a0the likes of which you have never faced before. To contend with this new threat the\u00a0DLC\u00a0deepens the\u00a0RPG\u00a0mechanics to give you even more weapons magic and\u00a0equipment\u00a0to\u00a0add in to your build.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1875830\/\">Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VFSIjF_fFK8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a fan of the persona games then you have this series to thank.\u00a0As a result of having this series in its\u00a0DNA\u00a0it shares a lot of\u00a0its\u00a0base gameplay and\u00a0mechanics.\u00a0Turn\u00a0based combat\u00a0and the collection and fusion of\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon-like assisting\u00a0demons\u00a0is the name of the game.\u00a0You must use these\u00a0demons and all the powers you and your allies\u00a0have to\u00a0save a post\u00a0apocalypse Tokyo.\u00a0Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance\u00a0is a remake of the original 2021 release.The upgrade includes both graphical and gameplay improvements.\u00a0Among these improvements include\u00a0an upgraded battle system and\u00a0even a new story.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/rolling-hills-make-sushi-make-friends\/9N491626R5XP\">Rolling Hills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RSOQQ0ndXlE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These\u00a0action-packed\u00a0games aren\u2019t for everyone. But fear not because I have something for those of you who enjoy more relaxed and calm games.\u00a0You take on the role of a delightful little\u00a0sushi making robot named\u00a0\u201csushi bot\u201d\u00a0who has one purpose in life,\u00a0to make\u00a0sushi.\u00a0Sushi bot\u00a0is a new face in the sushi-starved town of\u00a0Rolling\u00a0Hills. The\u00a0residents of Rolling Hills have been\u00a0clamoring for a sushi-based rising star to assuage their culinary boredom.\u00a0Alongside\u00a0this journey through Japanese cuisine\u00a0leads you to make new friends in your new home, whether that be helping someone\u00a0complete their errands or just chatting with them over their morning coffee. All the while you\u2019ll be managing your own sushi restaurant by deciding the menu\u00a0and decorating it in whatever manner\u00a0you\u00a0please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1622910\/Still_Wakes_the_Deep\/\">Still Wakes the Deep<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SxtIHXI_eRo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good horror usually includes one common aspect, isolation. People are social animals that look to\u00a0each other\u00a0for comfort and safety. It\u2019s\u00a0an evolutionary trait from our time as nomadic tribes.\u00a0So,\u00a0when something takes away your sense of community it can make any scary thing seem all that much more dangerous. The development team at The Chinese Room understands this well with their setup for the game Still Wakes the Deep. You are thrust on to an offshore oil rig in 1970\u00a0Scotland. With all communications cut off you are left alone to deal with whatever is on that oil rig with you. Explore one of humanities strongest structures\u00a0as it gets torn apart as an unknowable terror tears it to shreds while looking for you over the six hours of blood chilling gameplay.\u00a0You aren\u2019t going to fight this threat\u00a0off;\u00a0all you can do is survive and escape.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are some of the games we are looking\u00a0forward\u00a0to,\u00a0but\u00a0they don\u2019t\u00a0end there. The upcoming collection of games is going to be\u00a0another step forward in the industry.\u00a0The studios are keeping up the steady stream of fresh ideas and\u00a0we at The Clarion are\u00a0excited to get playing.\u00a0Make sure you check out some of our other review articles online and in our printed magazine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Featured Image from Canva)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Written by Andrew Barnes, Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out our latest posts:<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/08\/15\/sinclair-theatre-announces-2026-2027-season\/\">Sinclair Theatre announces 2026-2027 season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/08\/12\/tartan-spotlight-christi-amato-takes-on-new-role-as-vice-provost\/\">Tartan Spotlight: Christi Amato takes on new role as vice provost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/08\/10\/sinclair-gears-up-for-welcome-week-what-to-expect\/\">Sinclair gears up for Welcome Week: What to expect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/08\/05\/sinclair-police-investigate-flashing-incident\/\">Sinclair police investigate flashing incident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/local\/2026\/08\/03\/buc-ees-lawsuit-causes-beavercreek-to-rally-around-family-business\/\">Buc-ee&#8217;s lawsuit causes Beavercreek to rally around family business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gaming is a hobby that unites millions, if not billions, of people the world over. \u00a0A challenge that video games face is that any one specific game will eventually get old. 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