2024 was a mixed bag for gaming. Sure, we got Balatro, Astro Bot, and Shadow of the Erdtree, but we also saw the industry trip over its own feet when it came to chasing trends.
Specifically, the “live service” model proved a poisoned chalice, with Sony’s monster flop Concord removed from sale and nobody caring about the financial black hole that was Ubisoft’s XDefiant.
Recommended Videos But among these, there’s no sadder story than Rocksteady Games’ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
This online-only co-op shooter was not just the long-awaited continuation of the beloved Arkham games, but boasted one of the final performances from beloved Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, gamers simply weren’t interested in this nickel-and-diming cosmetics-heavy experience. The launch was bedeviled by technical issues that left many unable to play the game at all, though in retrospect, this was a high point, as it was the last time people wanted to play it.