The former NPD Group (now named “Circana”) has released its full North American sales data for November, typically the biggest gaming month of the year, and surprisingly, the results weren’t that great. Players spent $5.9 billion on games, additional content, and hardware in November, a 9 percent year-on-year decrease. This was largely driven by a 24 percent drop in hardware spending, with all consoles being down double digits year-on-year. The PlayStation 5 was the #1 console, followed by the Xbox Series X/S, with the Switch really dropping off this season. It seems like inflation, and rumors that a new Switch is right around the corner, likely impacted hardware sales this year.
Top 21 Upcoming Simulation Games of 2024
24.11.2023 - 22:37 / gameranx.com
Look, we can’t always do what we want to do in the real world. That’s where simulation games come in! And these ones in 2024 will be something to keep an eye on.
Yes, we acknowledge that Star Trucker isn’t your “typical simulator game,” but you’ll see a few titles like this on this list, so be ready.
Trucking is a real-life thing, obviously, and there are plenty of people who do it. The twist here is that you’ll be a person doing trucking in SPACE and have to do various things to keep your big rig going.
The jobs you take are up to you. Sometimes, you’ll just be dropping off fuel to colonies and bases, and other times, you’ll be delivering more hazardous items.
The better you do, the better your business grows, and the more you can pimp out your space truck!
War games are very popular and are a type of simulator in and of themselves. After all, war is a real thing, and we should all be glad that we’re not actively involved in them all the time. Just saying.
In ’83, you’ll be part of the Cold War on opposite sides. Specifically, two groups of players will be battling one another to see who comes out on top.
How big will the groups be? Over 80 players a piece! So you’ll be doing your best to dodge bullets and take out foes however you can. Wield period-accurate weapons and vehicles to survive, and show them who the real soldiers are!
No, the game isn’t simulating what happens when it’s too hot outside. Or, at least, not in the way you’re thinking.
Instead, HeatWave takes place in a world where the United States has cut off support for Alaska due to the global warming crisis. With everything falling apart, other nations decide to invade Alaska and take back the land they once called theirs.
You’ll be part of a resistance movement and need to think strategically to beat back the better-armed and trained fighters that are coming for your homes.
Will you be able to fight back and keep Alaska what it is? Or will the odds be too much for you?
Here’s another racing game for you, and yes, there will be more to come. PISTA Motorsport puts you in a country known for some iconic tracks: Argentina! Didn’t expect that, now did you?
As you head to South America, you’ll be given access to plenty of cars from the region and the race tracks that have challenged many racers. You’ll need serious skills to take them on, so don’t be afraid to take things slow at first to adjust to how the game will play.
Then, when you’re ready, challenge other racers and other players to see who can dominate these streets the best!
Many games try to “simulate” what would happen when the world ends, and ZEPHON is another in a long line of them. After all, survival and simulation go hand-in-hand more often than not.
In this case, a great war
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