With my gaming break taking place in 2024 I stopped buying games too and to be honest I feel like I am very behind on games I want to experience whilst at the same time being proud I am trying to work through my backlog before picking up anything new. I am at the stage now though where I am really wanting to pick up some of the newer releases rather which I feel I have really missed out on or that I just really want to give a go for myself rather than just going off other peoples opinions online. It is safe to say there are plenty of games that I am hoping to pick and here are the ones I am hoping to pick up sooner than others...
PlayStation
The PlayStation is the console I play on the most so when I have bought games I have tended to buy them on the PS5 however, there are a fair few I still have my eye on and they are...
Life is Strange : Double Exposure
I am honestly really surprised in myself that I haven't picked up this game yet as Life is Strange is one of my favourite game franchises. This just came out when I wasn't ready to buy any games and I just haven't got around to picking up it up yet. To be honest I think that this could easily be the first game off this list I pick up and spend far too much time playing.
Spider-Man 2
I absolutely loved playing through the Spider-Man game on the PS4 and then Miles Morales on the PS5 so I am honestly surprised that I am still waiting to pick this up. This is also high up on the priority buying list as I have waited a bit too long now and I know that if it is anything like the previous 2 games then I am going to get hooked. Those previous games are the reason we have a Spider-Man shelf in the games room.
Lego Horizon Adventures
The Horizon games are still sat waiting to be played at our house but I just can't seem to stop looking at the Lego Horizon Adventures game. I love a good Lego game so that is possibly why this looks so attractive to me but I also want a bit of an easier way to jump into the Horizon world. I am going to keep a look out for this dropping in price and then I will no doubt pick it up.
Assassins Creed Shadows
Finally we are getting Assassins Creed Shadows after so many delays. Now with the other games I have to catch up on I don't think this will be a day one purchase however, it will be a purchase within a few months of it releasing as it looks like a game both me and Liam will enjoy. I am really hoping that this game is worth the wait and I can't wait to finally pick a copy up.
XBOX
The time has come to finally stop neglecting the XBOX, for so long it has just been sat to one side not being used but the plan going forward is to finally pick up some games for this and get playing on it a lot more often. So here at the games I am wanting to pick up for the XBOX...
Indiana Jones & The Great Circle
I know I can get this on Gamepass however, I much prefer physical copies of games so fingers crossed this is a game I can pick up sooner rather than later. I have heard good things about this game and I think Liam will also enjoy playing through it so maybe it could be one of the first XBOX games I pick up off this list.
South Park Snow Day
Now I know this game didn't get the best reviews but I really want to give this game a try for myself. This has drop in price already so is the perfect excuse for me to get it really. I know the game play isn't too difficult or too long either which could be perfect just to get back into the habit of gaming once more.
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
It has been a while since I have played a Sword Art Online game and I think it is about time another one was added. The fact that I want this game has really surprised me to be honest as it is an online co-op something I usually avoid at all costs. Who knows this might be one I change my mind on but for now... it is on the list.
Atomfall
Now this one is one that is on the list for Liam more than myself. This looks like a game he will be able to get lost in very easily although that might be a bad thing as it would mean less console time for me. The thing that could sway me to play it though is the fact it is in Northern England and the British Countryside, in fact I know I will probably end up caving and giving it a go for myself, who am I kidding?
The Precinct
I was scrolling through Game one day and saw this game up for pre-order and I will be honest... I am very tempted to pre-order this sandbox game. This game gives off GTA vibes but this time you are the cop trying to defeat the crime. From the screenshots I have seen from the game and also the reasonable price point of the game I think it is safe to say I will 100% be buying this one.
Nintendo Switch
I have neglected the Switch but not half as much as I have the neglected the XBOX. There are a fair few games I am still hoping to pick up for the Switch though as I start to play on it more often. Here are the games I am hoping to pick up as it stands...
Disney Dreamlight Valley
I am actually shocked with myself that I haven't got this yet as I love absolutely anything Disney related. This game is one I have been meaning to purchase for the Switch for a long time now as I think it would be perfect to just lounge around playing and it would be great to just jump and out of each day. With a few adventures planned I think it is finally time I picked this up and worked my way through the Disney magic.
Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed
The amount of times I have had this in my hands in store but put it back down is actually getting a bit ridiculous now so I think the time has come to purchase this game. This is another pretty reasonably priced game that looks like I could easily get hooked on it so maybe it will be picked up sooner rather than later.
Spongebob Squarepants : The Patrick Star Game
This is another reasonably priced game that has been catching my eye as I have heard some pretty good things about it and to be honest it could be the game that is perfect for me to just unwind to post work or even the football. It is only a short game I believe but hey if it is fun it is worth it.
Two Point Museum
I picked up Two Point Hospital when it first came out however, I skipped over Campus, now Museum is released though I think it is time to make the purchase. This game has been all over my Instagram and it just looks brilliant. If it is half as good as Hospital I am sold on it.
Princess Peach Showtime
This is another game I have picked up in store a fair few times but then put it back but now I think that it is time to make the purchase, for the price though it is a relatively quick game I believe but I guess with the price you are paying for the franchise more than anything else. Again this one could be a good pick up for those nighttime gaming sessions whilst I am lounging around as it doesn't sound particularly demanding.
Super Mario Bros Wonder
In the past I was never really bothered with Mario games however, as I am playing through Super Mario 3D World I am getting more interested in the other games the franchise has to offer. Again it is meant to be a relatively short game but I think I am going to add it to my list to purchase before some of these adventures we go on this year.
PC/SteamDeck
The PC and Steamdeck are overlooked far too much however, it is a goal this year to play on them more often to help me justify getting a PC upgrade. I have plenty of games in my library already however, my PC and the SteamDeck just don't want to run a lot of them games. The plan is to pick up a few games though that I can fly through and just relax with. So here are the games I want to pick up for this platform...
Mail Time
With this game I will be waiting for the cost to go down as for the length of the game the price is pretty high at the moment. The plan though is to get this installed on the Steamdeck and make my way through it. Due to its short length this might be done in one or two sittings but I guess only time will tell.
A Short Hike
This one is even shorter than Mail Time however, if I can get it on sale I will 100% be picking this game up. This is another game that has been recommended all over my Instagram and I think it is about time I gave it a go for myself. I really do think that I could get through this in one sitting so let's wait until it is on sale to pick this up so I don't feel like I have paid too much for it.
House Flipper
You might have noticed a theme for the PC & Steamdeck games... cozy games. This is one of those games that I want to pick up just to relax with after a cold football match or after a stressful day at work. This is definitely a game I would jump in and out of and I could see me really enjoying it.
Youtuber's Life
Finally we have Youtuber's life, a game that has been on my wish list for far too long now so I am going to make it my aim to pick it up as soon as possible. I have heard good things about this game and I feel like if I get it to run on our Steamdeck then I can progress through it on those relaxed evenings or adventures we are planning. I am tempted to get the bundle of 1 & 2 for this but I guess we will see which I end up picking up.
So there you have it those are the games I am hoping to pick up in the near future, granted there are other games I want however, these are the ones I am going to be looking at picking up first as they seem to be the ones I am gravitating towards more often. Now do I get these ASAP or do I wait until I get through a few backlog games first? Let's see how things go shall we.
See you soon,
TNG Games
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