In January 2024, Steam announced a new AI policy, allowing AI-generated content on its platform as long as it is disclosed on the store page. This led to the creation of the AI-made game 'Sha Hui Ma,' which became a notable event in the gaming industry.
The release of 'Hell Divers' in February 2024 was significant because it became a highly popular game among the gaming community, with many players engaging in its cooperative gameplay. The game's launch was marked by intense community interaction and excitement.
In May 2024, 'Hell Divers' faced major controversy due to the mandatory binding of PSN accounts, weapon nerfs, and community backlash. The developers' handling of these issues led to widespread dissatisfaction among players, culminating in a significant community uproar.
The release of 'Black Myth: Wukong' in August 2024 had a massive impact, with the game quickly gaining millions of players and becoming a cultural phenomenon. It highlighted the potential of the Chinese gaming market and set a new standard for high-quality game development in China.
The 'New Name Agent' game failed in 2024 due to poor balance, lack of character synergy, and a lackluster launch. Despite high expectations and significant marketing, the game's shortcomings led to its rapid decline and eventual shutdown.
The 'Steam Family' feature introduced in 2024 allowed users to share games within a family group, enhancing the platform's social and sharing capabilities. This feature was part of Steam's ongoing efforts to improve user experience and community engagement.
In September 2024, the documentary 'Wandering Earth' was released, and the commercial game 'Butter Cat CATO' was launched. Both events were significant, with 'Butter Cat CATO' quickly climbing the Steam sales charts and receiving positive feedback from players.
In March 2024, the 'Yuzu Emulator' lawsuit concluded with the emulator's developers agreeing to cease operations and pay damages. This marked the end of a legal battle that had significant implications for the emulation community.
2024一转而过,机核也经历了繁忙的一年。这期节目我拉来了参与机核全年重要事件的白老师,和大家一起回顾下即将过去的2024年~。
那天,我们在节目里笑得很开心。录完电台,白老师喝了点酒,又一个工作在等着他,仿佛2024永远不会过去。