Summary Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is taking personal responsibility for changes to theTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4soundtrack. Some fans of the original games from just after the turn of the century have noticed some classic songs missing from the soundtrack announcements forTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, and while Hawk seems to have no problem with those songs, he was also the driving force behind swapping them out....

A lot of attention is already starting to turn towards what 2025 has in store for theCall of Dutyfranchise, with many rumors and reports already allowing fans to form a good idea of what to expect from this year’s mainline release. WhileBlack Ops 6did well to break a lot of records forCall of Dutyand maintain a lot of positive attention around the time of its launch, the title has still served to provide Activision with many lessons that can be applied to 2025’s release....

Summary Death Strandingis by far one of Hideo Kojima’s weirdest creations, but it is also one of his most compelling, as it offers players a world and gameplay loop unlike anything ever experienced before in a video game. Now,Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis expected to be just as abnormal, to the point that the footage shown so far for the game seems to indicate that fans may be seeing a different version ofSam Porter Bridgesthan they encountered in the first game....

Since launching almost a year ago,Wuthering Waveshas captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide, most especially gacha fans. Set in the post-apocalyptic world of Solaris-3,Wuthering Wavesfollows the amnesiac protagonist, Rover, as they explore the new world and meet other characters, known as Resonators, along the way. Players also have to form strong teams and master the combat system to fight against different monsters. Wuthering Waves' open-world setting, and some of its gameplay mechanics, have beencompared to HoYoverse’sGenshin Impact....

Summary TheXbox Game Passlibrary has expanded to include theBlizzard Arcade Collection. This is the seventh new title to reach Microsoft’s subscription service in March 2025, as well as the 28thXbox Game Passaddition since the turn of the year. TheBlizzard Arcade Collectionwas originally launchedin late February 2021, in celebration of Blizzard’s 30th anniversary. The initial version of the bundle featured three titles: puzzle platformerThe Lost Vikings, vehicular combat gameRock n' Roll Racing, and action platformerBlackthorne....

Xenoblade Chronicles Xis finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch after years of requests from hardcore fans. Coming up on the tenth anniversary of its initial release,Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionfinally frees the game from being exclusively available on the low-selling Wii U and brings it to a much wider audience on the Switch. With its release, fans of theXenoblade Chroniclesfranchise can now finally experience the entire series on one system and enjoy another top-tier gaming experience from Monolith Soft....

Summary YouTubehas announced the expansion of its Premium Lite pilot to US territories. The new tier is more affordable than regular YouTube Premium, but it doesn’t remove all ads.YouTubealso intends to roll out the service in other countries in the future. On March 5,YouTube revealedthat it’s rolling out its Premium Lite pilot in the US for $7.99 a month, which allows users to watch “most videos” ad-free. According to YouTube’s chief product officer, Johanna Voolich, this will include videos related to gaming, beauty, news, podcasting, tutorials, and more “core creator content....

Summary A new leak fromZenless Zone Zerois hinting at several skins coming to the game in a future update, teasing skins for Miyabi, the Proxies, and more. The popular urban action RPG from HoYoverse has seen plenty of major new content added to the game since its launch last July, with six post-launch updates adding loads of things to do. The most recent Version 1.6 expanded uponthe backstory for starter character Anbyand the mysterious OBOL Squad, as well as bringing three new playable characters....

Summary Horizonfranchise voice actor Ashly Burch is concerned about the state of the gaming industry and its relation to vocal and motion capture talent after the recent reveal of Sony’s Aloy AI chatbot. Fans have already pointed out the irony of an AI version of theHorizonfranchise’s main character, but Burch’s worries extend beyond the bot itself as she looks towards the future of the acting industry’s relationship with video games....

Rain Worldwon over fans of indie games back in 2017 with its unique environments, procedural creature animation, and dynamic world. Now VIDEOCULT is back with a new expansion, poised to takeRain Worldto new heights. Rain World’s creature AI and setting, as well as its solid core gameplay and storyline, put it on the map when it was released back in 2017. Following the success of its 2023 Downpour DLC, VIDEOCULT is rolling out a new addition to the title in the form of The Watcher DLC....

Forget Black Friday, Amazon’sBig Spring Saleis offering some of the best PC deals currently available. Notably, theAMD Ryzen 9 9900Xhas droppedbelow $400for the first time, and we’re seeing record-low prices on the 9950X, 9700X, and 9600X as well. While not discounted, the highly sought-afterRyzen 7 9800X3Dis back in stock at most major retailers, includingAmazon,Best Buy, andNewegg. It was previously sold out almost everywhere, and this might be the last chance in a long time to snag it at its $479 MSRP....

With rumors of a newAnimal Crossingtitle to debut after the launch of the Switch 2, players are speculating about how this new addition to the franchise will expand upon existing gameplay elements. Additionally,Animal Crossinghas many more competitors than when the series first debuted in 2001. The simulation genre is now a giant in gaming, with popular titles from both indie and AAA developers seeing success. One newcomer to the genre - at least for PC and console gamers - isHello Kitty: Island Adventure, which could be a great source of inspiration forAnimal Crossing’s Gyroids....

Assassin’s Creed Shadowswhisks players away to Feudal Japan, specifically the late Sengoku period. As well as a substantial main story, the game will offer a wealth of side activities for those who wish to engage with them,a staple of theAssassin’s Creedseries. Game Rant recently spoke withAssassin’s Creed Shadows' game director Charles Benoit about these side activities and how varied they are. With the activities on offer ranging from relaxing to action-packed, there should be something to cater to all preferences....