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May 21, 2025

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: Fighting game on wheels

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch on July 11 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox PC, and will be available on Game Pass on day one. The game features enhanced gameplay quality and playability, making it more enjoyable. A preview by Mike Nelson highlights the need for practice to master the game, which involves combining button presses with analog stick movements. The THPS Fest in May showcased new levels, skaters, and features, celebrating the franchise's legacy. The Official Xbox Podcast includes a discussion with developers about the remastering process and new content for players.

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April 26, 2025

EA’s Skate reboot is always online, and you know what that means

EA's skateboarding simulation, Skate, is set for an early access release in 2025 and will require a constant internet connection, with no option for offline play. The game is designed as a massively multiplayer online experience that evolves over time with dynamic changes and live events. Concerns have been raised about the sustainability of this always-online model, especially if EA were to discontinue server support, potentially rendering the game unplayable.

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March 31, 2025

Jason Momoa talks Minecraft movie mayhem, 5 all-time metal tracks, and a Dune 3 return

Jason Momoa stars in the upcoming film A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess. The film is an adaptation of the popular video game, which has sold over 300 million copies and has a monthly player base of more than 170 million. Momoa plays Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, a former video game champion navigating the Minecraft “Overworld.” He describes the filming experience as fun and different from his usual roles, emphasizing the creative freedom he had on set. The character's heavy metal look reflects Momoa's personal style and love for retro gaming. A Minecraft Movie is set to be released in cinemas in the UK and Ireland on April 4th.

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March 25, 2025

Tony Hawk apparently intervened to get Bam Margera into Pro Skater 3+4: ‘No, you’re gonna do it’

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake will debut on PC this summer. Bam Margera, initially absent from the skater roster, will be included in the remake due to Tony Hawk's intervention with Activision. Margera is returning for body scanning and adjustments after Hawk insisted on his inclusion. The remake will also feature changes to gameplay mechanics, replacing the open-ended career mode from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 with timed, run-based challenges, which has disappointed some fans. The game is set to launch on July 11.

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October 17, 2024

The 2025 game release calendar is going to tower over this year with constant major launches

The gaming landscape is set for significant changes in 2025, with many new titles expected to be released. Notable upcoming games include Avowed, scheduled for February 18, 2025, alongside Civilization 7 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows on February 11, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. GTA 6 is anticipated for a 2025 launch, though no specific date has been confirmed. The January 2025 release schedule includes: - January 16: Assetto Corsa EVO (Steam) - January 16: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Steam) - January 28: The Stone of Madness (Steam) - January 28: Warside (Steam) February 2025 releases include: - February 11: Civilization 7 (Steam) - February 11: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Steam) - February 14: Assassin's Creed: Shadows (Epic) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Avowed (Steam) - February 28: Monster Hunter Wilds (Steam) March 2025 will see: - March 4: Two Point Museum (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire (Steam) Several games are generating interest without specific release dates, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Other notable upcoming games include Control 2, Fable, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

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September 22, 2024

NFL Players and Their Favorite Video Games: From Call of Duty to Minecraft | NFL News – Times of India

NFL players engage in various video games during their downtime. - Patrick Mahomes enjoys The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. - Tua Tagovailoa plays Fall Guys. - Tyreek Hill prefers Call of Duty. - Justin Fields plays Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. - Dak Prescott enjoys Red Dead Redemption 2. - Kirk Cousins plays StarCraft II. - Geno Smith opts for Street Fighter 6. - Lamar Jackson likes Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2. - Bryce Young plays Minecraft. Gaming serves as a bonding experience for these athletes, fostering camaraderie and competition among them.

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September 18, 2024

Skate will frontside pop shuvit into early access in 2025

The official Skate account on X announced that the game skate. will launch in early access in 2025. Developer Full Circle revealed that skate. is a revival of EA's Skate franchise, which has been inactive since Skate 3's release in 2010. The game will be free-to-play with a microtransaction-driven live-service model. Full Circle has been providing updates on the game's progress, including improvements to the flick-based trick control scheme and the introduction of new tricks. Players will have customization options, including personalizing their socks.