Apparently, New Yorkers love their gaming! A recent study has shed the light on the top three video games that New Yorkers loved in 2024. From knights on adventures to virtual worlds filled with all kinds of gaming possibilities, these games were all the buzz in the Big Apple.

Elden Ring: The Reigning Champion

Topping the charts is Elden Ring, with an average of 17,967 monthly Google searches in New York alone. It seems everyone can't get enough of this game, with searches for terms like 'Elden Ring map' taking the lead. It's ruling the gaming scene in 49 states, with 321,463 monthly searches across the US!

Palworld and Minecraft: Close Contenders

Palworld and Minecraft swoop in for the second and third spots, with 12,484 and 10,873 average monthly Google searches. It's a big-time battle between these virtual worlds, with gamers in New York seeking out everything from 'Palworld map' to 'Minecraft mods.'

 The Expert Insights

The results comes from the CEO of Chicks Gold, Al Alof, who shared some commentary on the study. He noted that these findings give an insight in how gamers like to spend their time.

Now that 2024 is just about over, what is in store for 2025 in the gaming world? We'll know soon enough with new releases, cutting-edge technology, and innovative ways for players to connect and share their gaming experiences.

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The future is looking bright for the gaming community. So, hold onto your controllers - 2025 looks like it will be even bigger and better...maybe even epic!

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