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Study reveals the game releases of 2024 that most gamers will take time off to play

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recent study by gaming and tech retailer Currys asked 1,000 gamers whether they take time off work to play newly released video games, to which 41% said they did. The same study asked participants to select which future game releases they would want to take time off to play when they were released. 

The survey found that in 2024 the game most gamers would take time off to play was Assassins Creed Codename Red, with 14.8% looking to skip work for this release. Although the official release date has not been confirmed, Arisa Lagunzad, who works in brand management for Ubisoft noted on LinkedIn that Codename Red will be the “biggest blockbuster for 2024” leaving fans hopeful for a 2024 release. This latest game in the Assassins Creed line-up will take place in Japan, a location highly requested by fans for many years. 

Next, with 12.4% booking time off to play is Star Wars Outlaws. With a fandom as huge as Star Wars has, it’s no surprise to see this game make it onto the list. This game is said to be the first-ever open world Star Wars game, which will be set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The ability to explore the lands of this beloved franchise openly will no doubt attract both gamers and Star Wars fans. 

And just behind Outlaws with 12% of people taking time off is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This is the highly anticipated new story in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, a reimagining of the iconic original game into three standalone titles from its original creators. In Rebirth, players will enjoy various new elements as the story unfolds, culminating in the party’s journey to “The Forgotten Capital” from the original game. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game 

 

 

 

 

 

% taking a day off for that game 

 

 

 

 

 

Release date 

 

 

 

 

 

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red 

 

 

 

 

14.8% 

 

 

 

 

2024 

 

 

 

 

 

Star Wars Outlaws 

 

 

 

 

12.4% 

 

 

 

 

2024 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 

 

 

 

 

12.0% 

 

 

 

 

29/02/2024 

 

 

 

 

 

Mario Vs Donkey Kong 

 

 

 

 

9.8% 

 

 

 

 

16/02/2024 

 

 

 

 

 

Tekken 8 

 

 

 

 

8.9% 

 

 

 

 

26/01/2024 

 

 

 

 

 

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 

 

 

 

 

8.1% 

 

 

 

 

02/02/2024 

 

 

 

 

 

Silent Hill 2 remake 

 

 

 

 

8.1% 

 

 

 

 

2024 

 

 

 

 

 

South Park: Snow Day 

 

 

 

 

7.5% 

 

 

 

 

31/12/2024 

The same survey also revealed, however, that not all these gamers may ask for their boss’ permission to take time off to play these games. 28% have called in sick to work for the sole purpose of playing video games. 

 

Most anticipated video game releases according to Google searches 

The study also analysed the search volume for 144 video games that have been announced, using the terms “release date” “when is released” and “when does come out?” being looked at. 

The game that sped into first place (which isn’t all that hard to guess) had to be omitted from the study at the request of the game’s publisher, however in second place was the eighth instalment of the Tekken franchise, with 67,460 monthly UK searches around Tekken 8’s release. This highly anticipated game will be released on the 26th of January 2024.  

Another game, with a vastly different vibe to Tekken, was the peaceful game of adventure, exploration and meditation, Europa, with 33,370 monthly search volume.  

Ark II was another that ranked highly with 27,180 UK monthly searches for terms around its release. This may be due to it being delayed until 2024, but with Vin Diesel on board as the executive producer and gameplay that promises “Souls-like melee combat”, it is undoubtedly also one gaming fans are anticipating.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game title 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly UK Search Volume 

 

 

 

 

 

Tekken 8 

 

 

 

 

67460 

 

 

 

 

 

Europa 

 

 

 

 

33370 

 

 

 

 

 

Ark II 

 

 

 

 

27180 

 

 

 

 

 

Star Wars Outlaws 

 

 

 

 

25760 

 

 

 

 

 

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 

 

 

 

 

23630 

 

 

 

 

 

MultiVersus 

 

 

 

 

22580 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Protocol 

 

 

 

 

16840 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 

 

 

 

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Week 10/2025 slot games releases

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming

Spinomenal has unveiled Irish Treasures 2 – the follow up to the hugely successful original Irish Treasures – Leprechaun’s Fortune. Players return to an enchanted forest that shimmers with green embers under a darkened canopy. The game is set within a 5×3 format, framed in a wooden frame to give the feeling of being inside an old Irish drinking tavern. A red-haired pixie, pot of gold, beer tankard and wooden pipe complete the rustic feel.

BGaming is thrilled to announce the launch of Alice WonderLuck. Inspired by the whimsical world of Lewis Caroll’s iconic novel, Alice Wonderluck invites players to conjure up some magic on the reels. Alice WonderLuck plunges players into a vibrant reimagining of Wonderland, where a series of familiar characters are given a fresh, digital makeover. The classic tale’s creative and slightly off-kilter atmosphere has been brought to life perfectly with an enchanting soundtrack.

Push Gaming reinvigorates classic entertainment with its homage to retro fruit machines in its latest release, Power Vault. This slot is the debut game from Reel Hot Games, a new sub-brand of Push Gaming, blending nostalgic slot themes with innovative mechanics for players seeking lower and medium volatility. Blending modern mechanics with classic aesthetics, Power Vault is played across 3×3 reels and five paylines. Players must match iconic symbols like sevens, bars and bells across these pay lines to be awarded a win.

Prepare to face the legendary Gorgon in Medusa’s Madness, a mythology-infused slot where every cascade brings players closer to her petrifying power. Step into the depths of Medusa’s lair, where a 5×5 cascading grid slot awaits those daring enough to confront the serpent-haired queen. Clusters of four or more symbols trigger wins, charging the mysterious Portal to unlock powerful effects. With Special Wilds, symbol removals, and the chance to summon Medusa’s Mega Wild form, players must tread carefully if they hope to escape unscathed.

Hölle Games has released Jolly Wild Deluxe slot game, a 6×3 return of the Jolly character who some might say is more suited to a horror franchise than a slot. This time the Jolly brings a companion, a gold-faced twin who acts as a multiplier and awards 2x in the base game for any active payline. However subsequent Jollies also multiply, meaning that a payline reward could be multiplied by up to 32x.

Introducing Steamworks – Gears of Fortune, the newest offering from the acclaimed game studio Peter & Sons. This medium volatility video slot boasts unique game mechanics and immerses players in a dystopian, steam-powered universe nestled within the ruins of an industrial city, where the gears of fortune determine your destiny!

Strike gold with Dynamite Trio from Booming Games, the explosive slot featuring a thrilling 3-pot feature! Join the prospector on a deep mining adventure, where golden nuggets of fun and features are waiting to be uncovered. Put on your hard hat and brace yourself for some of the most exciting bonuses and rewards yet! Dynamite Trio is a 3×5, 20-line slot packed with exciting features. At the core of the game is the 3-pot system, with three powerful dynamite Scatters: Boost, Expand, and Collect.

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is sending players on a mission they’ll never fur-get as they clean up the streets of pesky pooches in Purrrminator. This 6×4 Connected Ways slot can see players net up to 5,000x their stake, Free Spins and an innovative Reverse Avalanche mechanic. The Reverse Avalanche feature sees all winning symbols locked in place and retained whilst new symbols drop A round only ends when no more matching symbols land on the reels.

Evoplay has launched Young Buffalo Song, a nature-inspired slot that takes players on a journey through the vast North American plains. Set on a 5×4 reel layout with 20 pay lines, the game introduces Wild multipliers that appear on reels 2, 3, and 4, boosting wins by x2 or x3 in both the base game and Free Spins. Landing three or more Scatter symbols awards up to 20 Free Spins, with Wild multipliers remaining active throughout.

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European Esports Championship 2025 to Take Place from July 9-13

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The International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to announce that the European Esports Championship 2025 will be hosted in Pristina, Kosovo, from 9-13 July. This tournament will bring together 180 esports athletes from across Europe, competing in some of the world’s most popular game titles.

The championship will feature:
Counter Strike 2 –  Top 16 teams
Counter Strike 2  Women – Top 8 teams
Dota 2 – Top 12 teams

The road to Pristina begins with an intense online qualification stage, taking place from 16 May to 1 June. The top-performing teams from this stage will earn their spot at the European Esports Championship, where they will battle for national glory in front of a passionate esports audience.

“We are excited to bring the European Esports Championship to Pristina, a city with an emerging esports scene and a strong community of gamers. This event will showcase the incredible talent of European players and reinforce the growing significance of esports in the region,” said Igor Nedeski, Esports Manager at IESF.

The European Esports Championship 2025 promises high-level competition,live broadcasts, and a thrilling esports experience for both players and fans. More details regarding match schedules, venue information, and streaming platforms will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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RaceiQ metrics now available for free on Racing TV platforms – in time for Cheltenham Festival

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RaceiQ metrics – the revolutionary data which offers exciting new tools and insights into how we assess horse racing – are now available for free to view on www.racingtv.com and Racing TV Apps.

The metrics – available for all British and Irish races – will prove a valuable tool for all race-fans and punters, especially ahead of the sport’s biggest betting week, next week’s Cheltenham Festival.

Since its launch last year, RaceiQ has become integral to Racing TV and ITV Racing’s pre- and post-race analysis – and is now available for everyone to access (no login required) via Racing TV’s newly enhanced results pages.

Racing TV users can see how horses fared across the full suite of RaceiQ metrics only minutes after every race in Britain and Ireland. This underlying tracking data is provided by Coursetrack, the award-winning live, in-race timing information system, for RMG and Irish racecourses, and also from TPD in respect of other UK racecourses.

The metrics are available in the “expanded view” of the standard Result tab, and in a new RaceiQ Comparison tab, which enables a quick comparison of all the horses in a race.

Metrics include: Finishing speed percentage (FSP), Time Index, Par Time, Par Sectionals, Par FSP, 0-20mph, Lengths Gained Jumping (LGJ) and Jump Index. For more on these, please visit www.racingtv.com/raceiq.

The revamped results pages also feature a fully integrated Sectionals tab – the only place to view both British and Irish race sectionals. The tab shows the below data for every horse in every furlong:

  • Sectional time
  • Race position and cumulative time from leader
  • A line graph visualisation

RaceiQ is the result of an innovative partnership between Ellipse, the leading sports data and analytics company, and Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which represents media interests of 37 racecourses.

Ed Gretton, Director of Racing at RMG, said: “We couldn’t be more pleased with the reaction to RaceiQ, which has really captured the imagination and quickly gained the trust and full confidence of industry professionals. Racing TV’s website and mobile and tablet Apps are the only place to see all British and Irish sectionals, as well as the full suite of RaceiQ metrics. It’s all free to access and will revolutionise how we approach the sport.”

Roderick Grafton, MD – Horse Racing at Ellipse, added: “We have been delighted with the way in which both pundits and punters have adopted RaceiQ. The Ellipse Data Scientists and Engineers have used their expertise and learnings from other sports to generate compelling cutting-edge metrics, providing new angles and narratives in every race. We are very excited that, via RacingTV.com and its Apps, all horse racing fans will now have access to the full suite of RaceiQ metrics.”

Data is available for all British races back to March 2023, and for all Irish races back to January 1, 2024. Historic sectionals are still accessible via links to PDFs.

RaceiQ specialises in using complex modelled metrics to turn detailed GPS tracking data, provided by Coursetrack, into easily digestible content for broadcasters, participants and racing fans alike. The suite of metrics has been developed by Ellipse’s data science and engineering specialists, combined with AI and machine learning.

For businesses looking to learn more about RaceiQ, a B2B website has also been launched – www.raceiq.com. The site houses in-depth detail about RaceiQ metrics, insights, testimonials and the list of products and services on offer.

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