That's Video Games! (August 2024) Quiz

Answer: World of Goo 2

"World of Goo 2" was released on August 2, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch and Windows and it was developed by 2D Boy and Tomorrow Corporation. Upon release the game featured more than sixty levels that challenged people's puzzle solving skills and gaming dexterity.

In the game players use different species of goo like Jelly Goo, Liquid Launchers, Growing Goo, Shrinking Goo and Explosive Goo within the environment to progress.

Answer: Side-scrolling turn-based tactics

"SteamWorld Heist II" was released for Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Like its predecessor that was released in 2015, "SteamWorld Heist II" is a side-scrolling turn-based tactics game. In this type of game, players take turns against other players or a computer opponent in the attempt to eliminate the other by firing projectiles or using environmental forces.

In "SteamWorld Heist II" players are allowed two actions per turn to either shoot, move or perform a character's special ability.

Answer: Black Myth: Wukong

Upon release, "Black Myth: Wukong" was a critical and commercial success as it sold more than 10 million units in its first three days of availability. Players control a staff-wielding character known as the 'Destined One' who is based on Sun Wukong from the novel "Journey to the West". One interesting component of the game is that real life locations are featured including the Yungang Grottoes, Guangsheng Temple and Stork Tower.

Answer: Christian McCaffrey

Featuring Christian McCaffrey, "Madden NFL 25" was the first game in the annual series in over a decade to feature a running back on the cover. A situation common to many annual release games, "Madden NFL 25" received critical backlash for not having enough innovations and new features over the prior year's game.

Prior to taking the NFL by storm, Christian McCaffrey was a star in college at Stanford where he set the NCAA record for all-purpose yards in a season in 2015 with 3,864 yards. McCaffrey started his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers in 2017 and he had three productive seasons with the team before injuries set him back. McCaffrey's career was reinvigorated when he signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 and in 2023 he was named the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year while leading his team to a Super Bowl appearance.

Answer: Star Wars Outlaws

"Star Wars Outlaws" was developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. The game is set in the "Star Wars" universe between the films "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) and "Return of the Jedi" (1983). The game received recognition for its motion capture, voice acting and its open world design.

In the game, Kay encounters four different crime syndicates and her choices impact her reputation and allegiance with each one.

Answer: Square Enix

"Visions of Mana" is the fifth mainline game in the "Mana" series which began in 1991. The first three games in the "Mana" series were developed and published by Square which later became Square Enix in 2003. Similar to other games in the series, "Visions of Mana" is heavily focused on magic-based combat and exploration.

The company Square Enix is headquartered in Tokyo and by the end of 2023 it had more than 4,700 employees.

Answer: Farewell North

"Farewell North" was developed by Kyle Banks and published by Mooneye Studios. The game begins with a somber tone as the world is presented in grey and black colors as Cailey is dealing with her grief after the death of her mother. As the dog Chelsey, players help bring color back to the world by solving environmental puzzles.

Answer: Concord

"Concord" was released on August 23, 2024 for Windows and PlayStation 5. The game has a first-person perspective and it involves 16 characters (Freegunners) battling in player-versus-player environments. The game is considered live service and its first update came just a week after the game's initial launch.

Answer: Kena: Bridge of Spirits

"Kena: Bridge of Spirits" was developed and published by Ember Lab. In the game players control the titular Kena who is a spirit guide with magical abilities. Kena collects spirit companions called Rot that help her against enemies and move the deceased into the spirit world. The game received critical acclaim for its art design and story.

Answer: Cat Quest III

"Cat Quest III: Pirates of the Purribean" was developed by The Gentlebros and published by Kepler Interactive. The game was released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and Windows. Similar to other games in the series, "Cat Quest III: Pirates of the Purribean" has lots of feline puns, upgradable abilities, side quests and local multiplayer.