2024 recorded many events and events related to video games, both from console manufacturers such as Nintendo, Microsoft (Xbox) or Sony (PlayStation) and other publishers and developers that are worth remembering.
Something that marked the past year is that due to the economic crisis and other factors, several studios closed their doors, and in other cases they ended up dissolving to join larger companies.
In 2025 it also came to light that the video game market does not accept all multiplayer proposals based or not on services, especially when they do not offer their own distinctive elements. Sadly, Concord is an example of what was said before.
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Not only did it demonstrate the lack of a novelty factor, but it also led to the closure of the company that created it, Firewalk Studios, and losses of tens of millions of dollars.
Fuente: Pocketpair.
Sony’s PlayStation division, as well as other video game companies, are likely to take note of what happened. But as we noted at the beginning, a lot happened over the course of 366 days — yes, 2024 was a leap year — that is worth remembering.
That is why we took on the task of remembering what we considered most relevant and was able to leave a mark in the minds of many players. Surely some will remember other events.
Fuente: Tango GameWorks.
What happened in the world of video games during 2025?
Willis Gibson beats Tetris for NESToys for Bob splits from ActivisionNintendo discontinues N3DS and Wii online services UTango GameWorks ‘dies’ and ‘resurrected’Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Pocketpair over Palworld
Willis Gibson vence a Tetris para NES
Date: January 3, 2024
Gibson, a boy of just 13 years old, was the first to beat Tetris for NES by causing his ‘death screen’ to appear at level 157. He is the first human being to achieve this feat in 35 years and one of the best Tetris players.
Toys for Bob se separa de Activision
Date: February 28, 2024
After the purchase of Activision Blizzard King by Microsoft, one of its studios, Toys for Bob, responsible for the most recent Crash and Spyro video games, decided to become independent. Despite that, it maintains ties with Microsoft.
Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 24, 2024
Nintendo discontinues N3DS and Wii U online services
Date: April 8, 2024
As scheduled, Nintendo closed the online services for N3DS and Wii U. Previously, it did the same with the eShop for both systems. Millions can no longer play video games with multiplayer support online, marking the end of an era.
Tango GameWorks ‘dies’ and ‘resurrected’
Dates: June 14 and August 11
When Microsoft dissolved the Tango GameWorks studio, responsible for The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush, many thought it was the end. But when Krafton reopened it it was almost like a miracle, so its series will persist into the future
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— Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Corporate Public Relations/IR) (@NintendoCoLtd) September 18, 2024
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Pocketpair over Palworld
Dates: September 18
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sued Pocketpair for Palworld, not because its characters resemble those of Pokémon, but for the violation of three of their patents in Japan. The case is still in court and there is still no solution in sight.
What do you think of some of what happened to video games over the course of 2025? Among other related news, a fake Nintendo lawyer harasses a streamer and Atlus has more plans for Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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