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April 2, 2025

Nintendo Today! – A smart device app from Nintendo for iOS/Android

The Nintendo Today app provides daily updates on news about the latest Nintendo Switch 2 system, video games, favorite characters, and more. Users can personalize their experience with features such as an animated calendar with themes like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing, an event schedule for Nintendo Direct presentations and game releases, and the ability to customize the home screen with art from favorite Nintendo game series and themed wallpapers.

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April 2, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in April

The PC gaming landscape remains active in April, with notable releases scheduled. Key titles include: - April 1: Koira - Cute puppy adventure - April 2: Bugaboo Pocket - Entomology life-sim - April 3: Sand - Extraction shooter with giant walkers - April 8: South of Midnight - Action-adventure southern folktale - April 8: Burden of Command - Tactical leadership RPG - April 9: Descenders Next - Downhill snowboarding - April 9: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (early access) - April 10: Crashlands 2 - Open world crafting RPG - April 10: Hollywood Animal - Hollywood studio management - April 10: Steel Seed - Sci-fi stealth action adventure - April 10: The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Unreal 5 remake - April 10: Monaco 2 - Co-op heist sequel - April 14: Repose - Black and white adventure - April 14: Stygian: Outer Gods - Survival horror RPG - April 17: Mandragora - Side-scrolling, dark fantasy RPG - April 17: Phantom Breaker - Pixel art beat'em up - April 17: Tempopo - Rhythmic garden puzzler - April 18: Lunar Remastered Collection - '90s RPG classics - April 22: War Rats: The Rat em Up - April 23: Sunderfolk - Couch co-op RPG - April 23: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - April 24: Detective Dotson - Crime-solving as a Bollywood hopeful - April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - April 24: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - April 28: Badlands Crew - Offroad battles Additionally, various gaming events are scheduled throughout the month.

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March 31, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC and the other new games out this week

This week, new game releases include The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, which features a heavy narrative with moments of levity; Koira, an emotional adventure about exploring a forest with a lost puppy; Sand, an extraction shooter that introduces spider tanks; Caligo, a visually appealing game with darker undertones; and Sephiria, which contrasts a charming aesthetic with a complex narrative.

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March 31, 2025

A Minecraft Movie and Stranger Things star’s new album: What’s coming up this week

The highly anticipated Minecraft Movie will debut on Friday, featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film follows four misfits transported into the Overworld, the iconic realm of the Minecraft game. Joe Keery, known for his role in Stranger Things, has released his latest album, The Crux, under the musical alias Djo, with the single End of Beginning gaining viral success. SIX The Musical, featuring the original West End cast, will be released in cinemas on Sunday as a filmed stage production. Anticipation is building for the announcement of the Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, expected to reveal its price and launch date on Wednesday. Other highlights include Eid Live and Celebrity Eid on BBC One on Monday, the creator of Minecraft appearing on a podcast on Monday, the London Games Festival 2025 starting on Wednesday, South of Midnight's early access on Thursday, and new album releases from Elton John and Brandi Carlile, and Black Country, New Road on Friday.

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March 25, 2025

Report: Publishers preparing to bump games to miss GTA 6

Game publishers are adjusting their release schedules in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is expected to launch in 2025, likely in the autumn. Executives express concerns that Rockstar's titles dominate consumer attention and spending, making it challenging for new games to succeed. There is a preference among publishers to avoid releasing games close to GTA 6, particularly around late October or early November, to prevent competing directly with it.

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March 23, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows hits 2 million players, putting it on track to be the series’ most successful game yet

Assassin's Creed Shadows has gained over 2 million players just three days after its launch, surpassing the launches of AC Origins and Odyssey. It reached 1 million players within the first 24 hours, breaking the record previously held by AC Valhalla. Currently, Shadows has around 60,000 concurrent players, nearing Odyssey's record of 62,069. Ubisoft is in discussions with Tencent for a potential investment in a new intellectual property unit that includes the Assassin's Creed franchise. The game has received approximately 81.7% favorable reviews on Steam, with PC Gamer rating it at 80%.

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March 21, 2025

PC Gamers Only Spent 8 Percent Of Their Time Playing New Games Last Year, Report Claims

Recent insights from Newzoo indicate that in 2024, only 8 percent of gaming hours were spent on newly released PC games, with players favoring older titles. Iconic games like Roblox, League of Legends, and Fortnite accounted for 67 percent of total PC playtime, while games released two to five years ago made up 25 percent. In contrast, new releases from 2024 captured only 8 percent of playtime. On consoles, 44 percent of PlayStation playtime and 49 percent of Xbox playtime were attributed to games released six or more years ago, with console gamers dedicating 15 percent of their time to new titles. The competition for player engagement is intense, making it difficult for new games to gain attention despite their quality.

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March 20, 2025

Report: Ubisoft has “anti-harassment plan” for Assassin’s Creed Shadows launch

Ubisoft has implemented an "anti-harassment plan" to protect its developers during the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Employees have been advised not to disclose their affiliation with the company on social media to avoid harassment. A specialized team in Canada is monitoring social media for targeted attacks, and legal representatives are ready to file complaints if harassment occurs. Ubisoft acknowledges the importance of employee safety and provides resources for navigating social media and preventing online harassment.

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March 17, 2025

New Steam Game Out Today Is Free for First 24 Hours Only

A new game called Party Club has been released on Steam and is available for free download for the first 24 hours. After March 18 at 11:00 a.m. ET, it will cost .99. The game, developed by Lucid11 Interactive and published by GameDev.ist, features action and simulation elements, allowing solo play or multiplayer with up to four players. Its compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently classified as “unknown.” The game has received a 92% approval rating on Steam, categorized as “Very Positive.” Players need 6 GB of free space to download the game.

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March 14, 2025

Get ready for a bounty of PC games on June 8, as the PC Gaming show is back

The PC Gaming Show will take place on June 8, celebrating its tenth anniversary and showcasing over 50 games for various platforms, including Steam Deck, Linux, macOS, and Windows. The event will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam, with opportunities for content creators to co-stream. Jake Tucker, the Editorial Director, highlighted the show's growth and commitment to a player-focused approach since its inception in 2015.