"2024: AI Trends, Anticipated Video Games, and RPG Releases"

Industry professionals predict that 2024 will see a tug-of-war between risky high-budget investments and increasing support for indie projects, while also witnessing more visibility for global game creations and a changing role for AAA publishers. Additionally, predictions include the rise of AI technology in game development, the solidification of games-as-a-service, and the continued struggle for consumer attention in a market flooded with discounted games and micro-indie hits.