CommentFrom horror on a North Sea oil rig to the adorable Astro Bots, our video games columnist Jacob Aron had a lot of fun in virtual worlds this year 4 December 2024 AstrobotTeam AsobiCompared to some years (I am thinking of 2023 and its wealth of offerings, from Cocoon to Viewfinder), 2024 has been a bit slower for must-play video games, particularly for the science and technology-themed titles I like to highlight for a New Scientist audience. But that isnt to say there was nothing to enjoy far from it! so here are my picks for the year.Astro Bot (Team Asobi)I suspect this charming platformer (see main image) will be at the top of many game-of-the-year lists, and it would certainly deserve that spot. It is an unashamed