New Year

We've liked the look of Phantom Blade Zero from the very start, and this most recent trailer has really got us back in the mood. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, developer S-GAME put together the above video, and it's an incredibly stylish teaser with some brief looks at gameplay towards the end.

The Year of the Dragon is here, featuring the return of fan-favorite Mischief and Magic prop hunt, past Lunar New Year game modes, new rewards, and all new skins in the shop. Read on to discover what adventures and rewards await when you log onto Overwatch 2.

Sky: Children of the Light is celebrating Lunar New Year 2024 with the Days of Fortune event. It kicks off on January 29 and runs through February 11. It has awesome stuff in store like drum circles, ice rink races and flying on dragons. Keep reading to know more about the Days of Fortune Sky event!

Pokemon GO has revealed the details for its upcoming Lunar New Year event, including a brand-new Shiny and increased spawn rates for a plethora of Dragon Pokemon. The massively popular monster-catching mobile game from Niantic often features limited-time events for various holidays, featuring unique Pokemon and rewards. The game's recent «Dazzling Dream» event gave players the chance to catch plenty of Fairy Pokemon, including shiny variants of Cutiefly and Ribombee. Now, Niantic is ringing in the Year of the Dragon with a new event centered around Dragon Pokemon.

A new Palia update is on the way, and it builds on the Maji Market. The Luna New Year update makes the previous festival space more bustling and busy, with new activities, rewards, recipes, and quests. It is a much beefier take on the previous Maji Market event, and it shows how developer Singularity Six is iterating and expanding on the existing world.

CES helps us all get into the spirit of the new year with a slew of new devices and technologies being introduced every year. The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show was no different. But, since we are infamous for being very loud fans of smart home tech, we got attracted to the next generation of cleaning products introduced by Roborock at the event.

Developer One More Level is celebrating the Lunar New Year with an update coming to Ghostrunner 2. The update, set for release on February 8, will bring Chinese VO to the game, along with a host of new content for the title’s Roguerunner.exe mode.

Video games can be an expensive hobby. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that. There are several big title releases each month, and with this latest-generation console, we saw the price for new AAA games rise. Rather than paying the once-standard $59.99 for a new game, we’re digging further into our pockets to pay the new $69.99 price tag. This all boils down to waiting for some games to drop in price. We might have to be more selective on the games we pick up at launch and which titles are left to drop in price over time. Fortunately, sales are always going on, including on official marketplaces like the PlayStation Store.

The Hoplet pet is now available for the Lunar New Year in retail WoW! This pet was available as part of the 2022 Subscription Bundle for WoW Classic. Now it's also available in Retail WoW.

Things are starting to pick up for the Switch eShop, as Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Another Code: Recollection are both launching on the same day. Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is another pretty fun addition, which we have a review for if you’re interested.

The New Year celebrations don’t have to finish on January 1. For a limited time* PlayStation Store is putting on a spectacular promotional show with a new wave of discounts. You’ll be able to save up to 75% on a variety of games, which include EA Sports FC 24 – Ultimate Edition (60% off), Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (60%) off and many more. 

If you’ve been paying attention to games long enough, not even in the month-to-month big releases but the day-to-day news mill, you’ve seen stories about the theorized Nintendo Switch 2. This informal moniker has become one of the biggest question marks dangling over 2024.

Greetings, Adventurers!

The Lunar New Year Mount has been revealed as the Auspicious Arborwyrm. This mount is available to Retail players who have the 12th-Month subscription offer!

Diablo 4 has dropped down to just $44.99 on PS5, PS4, and Xbox in the New Year sales, a reasonable $25 off the MSRP of $69.99. That's a better offer than what we saw over the Black Friday sales, marking this as one of the best gaming deals at the start of 2024.

The quest to appease the immortal share price continues as game engine provider Unity announce that they're laying off another 1,800 people, or around 25% of their current workforce, in a bid to "position" the company "for long-term and profitable growth".

Godeal24 is a global distributor of computer software. Godeal24’s New Year Software Sale is a real new year gift for Mac users who want to benefit from the world's most popular office suite. Microsoft Office is indeed the essential tool for everyone: professionals, students and individuals. It includes essential applications for document creation, data management, presentation creation, and online collaboration.

We’re back to our regularly scheduled open faucet of eShop games: if you have any eShop cash left over, you might have something to spend it on! In addition to two more Arcade Archives games (Mystic Warriors and Solitary Fighter), a few other classics return like Clue, as well as oddball picks like The Spy Who Shot Me.

Looking for a laptop upgrade for 2024? Then this is the perfect time as e-commerce websites, including Amazon, are offering massive discounts on top laptops of all ranges. So, if it is time for you to revamp your gadget, we will help you find the right one. We have curated a list of 10 Best New Year deals on laptops from brands such as Asus, Lenovo, Dell, and more to narrow down your options. Check the list here.

Welcome to 2024! The time for ponderous Christmas reflection is over, as we reset ahead of what looks to be another action-packed year. The coming months are especially outrageous for PS5: January alone will play host to the likes of Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – two titles which are looking utterly essential, and will likely be Game of the Year contenders come the end of December.

Chris and Jason Kingsley, founders of Rebellion Developments, the Oxford-based studio behind series like Sniper Elite and Zombie Army, have both been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire), included in the King's New Year Honours list for their services to the economy.

10 best New Year deals: Are you looking for a new feature-filled smartwatch? Then your timing is perfect as various e-commerce websites are providing massive discounts on electronic devices as part of their new sales. There are a variety of smartwatches in the market, however, finding the one that matches all requirements including budget is not easy. To help you solve your problem, we have curated 10 best New Year deals on smartwatches from top brands such as Boat, Noise, Firebollt, and more. Check out the list here.

BGMI New Year Exchange Center: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) provides a unique gaming experience to players and it is comparable to any other warzone game. The game includes choices of weapons, ammo, different types of drop balls, maps, and much more, all of which enhance the gameplay. The other thing that sets the game apart from other games is the rewards and events it offers for players to win amazing prizes in the form of in-game items such as outfit sets, emotes, weapon skins, etc. Now, BGMI has introduced the New Year Exchange Center which gives players a chance to win amazing rewards without spending money. Yes, you heard it right! You can exchange centre items for free. Know more about it here.

The new year has finally begun and with the boost and motivation to start afresh, you must also try and update your devices to keep up with your ever-increasing requirements. When we talk about devices the very first thing that comes to mind is our smartphone as it is our all-time companion. Through our smartphones, we stay connected with friends and family through calls or social media, we keep our personal data, conduct day-to-day tasks or simply play games, watch movies or web series. With so many tasks in hand, one must keep a phone with a high-performing processor to carry them out effectively. If you are someone who is looking for a smartphone then this is the best time. We have curated these 8 best New Year deals on top smartphone models available on Amazon so that you can make an affordable upgrade. Check out the list of best new year deals from Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to iQOO 12 and more here.

In just a few short days, Final Fantasy fans will be able to take part in the Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo, and the producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV had a few season’s greetings to send the player’s way. 

Rebellion co-founders Chris and Jason Kingsley have been recognised for their services to the economy as part of the King's New Year Honours list. This recognition has seen the brothers each being awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).

A new dawn breaks across hallowed ground, adventurer.

Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley and CTO Chris Kingsley have been made 'Commanders of the Order of the British Empire' in the King's New Year's Honours List.

2023 for the Wowhead team was a year of growth and discovery for the site, and your support makes it all worthwhile. We had a whirlwind year continuing to cover Dragonflight and WotLK Classic, while expanding to Diablo IV and Season of Discovery. Members of our staff have reflected back on the past year, sharing what we're particularly proud of on our site in 2023 (as well as a few cat pics). Happy New Year, and we look forward to another year of exciting plans, site features, guides, and datamining in 2024.Squishei (Retail Content Manager)

Happy New Year!

It is 2024 in several parts of the world, and game publishers, developers, and creators have begun to share their New Year greeting cards.

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related, so you don’t have to. This week, almost everyone appears to be on holiday. Other than just about every studio sending out a seasonal greeting, very little happened this week. BitCraft posted a new devblog, Fractured Online opened up its test server to 35 guilds, and Mad World is finally coming to Steam. I’ll go ahead and wish everyone a Happy New Year, and then we will get started on the shortest Indie MMO Spotlight of all time.

No plans for New Year's Eve? Fret not, the Baldur's Gate 3 fanbase is coming to the rescue. Instead of going out to the pub, boot up a save and blow up Gale.

In just a few hours from now, the clock will strike 12 and the world will welcome the year 2024. It is an occasion to celebrate with friends and family and to prepare your New Year's resolutions. But if you are away from your loved ones, it is also the time to reach out to them to wish them well for the year ahead. However, you cannot send the same ‘Happy New Year 2024' message you share with your elders and family with your friends. It requires you to come up with different creative messages. If you are struggling with this, don't worry. We asked the three prominent AI chatbots — OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Copilot — and they gave us some really good suggestions. Let us check them out.

New year's eve means you will be out partying to welcome 2024! That means you will be sending 'Happy New Year' messages to friends and family at night. Don't run out of battery! The last thing you want is for your iPhone 15 to run out of charge. Here is how to charge your iPhone 15 quickly.

Physical calendars can seem surplus to requirements these days. With smartphones providing access to digitally synchronized schedules that update automatically, it's hard to see the need for a physical one you pin up on the wall. Some may argue they're a relic of a bygone age; something that should not have been forgotten, but were lost.

ABC's multi-city New Year's Eve special and new music from the K-pop act TVXQ are some of the new television, movies and music headed to a device near you.

We're now firmly in the liminal space between Christmas and New Year. Sick of your family, sick of leftovers, wondering if the day after Boxing Day is still excuse enough to eat two dozen After Eights for dinner, your mind might start to slip towards the future. 2024! What all could you achieve with a whole twelve months stretched out before you?

PlayStation Plus subscribers have several games to look forward to in January, with free Essential games including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, and Nobody Saves the World. Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the lineup on Wednesday. Players can download the trio of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Having great fun on Christmas, and soon it is the New Year. Godeal24 provides a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Sale to celebrate this Double Festival. The sale features exclusive discounts, bundle deals, and limited-time offers, making it the perfect opportunity to score premium software at a fraction of the regular price. Microsoft enthusiasts can rejoice as they discover significant savings on popular software packages, ensuring the holiday spirit extends to their wallets.

A «FrostyFest Update» is coming to Splatoon 3 in the new year.

Monster Hunter Now is celebrating the end of the year with «A Happy Hunting New Year» event. This festivity brings back some familiar monstrous faces while also offering increased monster appearance rates, ensuring that hunters worldwide will have plenty to do ahead of 2024.

Get ready for an epic New Year! A new year Monster Hunter Now event is rolling out new quests for all you hunters, giving you the shot to snag some grade 3 weapons.  The event kicks off on December 23, so get the game if you haven’t already! Here it is on the Google Play Store.

Time is on your side with this month’s signature item—the Golden Mobile Timepiece transmog.

The festive season is upon us, so as you look ahead to the New Year, there's obviously only one question on your mind - how are we going to entertain our friends at our New Year's Eve bash? And I'm here to tell you to put that complicated board game instruction manual away, because the only game you need this December 31 is WarioWare: Move It!