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Here are some of the more notable ones that came out this year.

So, let’s give these hidden gems their moment in the spotlight. Here are the best video games of 2024 that you might have missed. First up is Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, a mind-bending puzzle game with a mildly alliterative title that’s fun to say aloud.

From long-overdue reboots and highly-anticipated sequels to completely new IPs that look amazing, these are the 2025 video games everyone's getting hyped for.

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