2023 was one of the strongest years for games on record (even if it was sadly pretty terrible for the people who make them). This year, then, is destined to underwhelm, right? 

Well, time will tell if 2024 can stand toe-to-toe with its predecessor for bonafide bangers, but it’s off to a flyer. Once the quietest time of the year, Q1 (AKA January-March) has reinvented itself in recent times – and 2024’s was up there with the very best of them. Whether you’re looking to sink 100 hours into a meaty AAA RPG, or prefer to get your gaming kicks from the reliably creative indie scene – or, you know, a bit of both – the first quarter of this year has likely served up something you really want to play.