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Xbox Game Pass this March including a a couple of big Day One releases.Xbox Game Pass is a Netflix-style streaming service for Xbox consoles and PC that allows subscribers access to a rotating library of titles. Last month Obsidian’s new role-playing fantasy game Avowed was added to the service alongside viral card-game Balatro.On March 18, Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers will be able play 33 Immortals as a Day One release.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is definitely coming out later this year.Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced back in 2019. Originally the game was set to be an expansion of 2017’s Hollow Knight but developers Team Cherry later changed direction and turned it into a fully-fledged sequel.The game had been due for release in the first half of 2023 but it was delayed and a new launch date has never been confirmed.

Pro Skater 3+4 game after originally being cut from the remake.Earlier this month it was confirmed that a remastered version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 would be released this summer. Developers promised new music, new levels and new skaters but a lot of familiar faces were also invited back for the game.“Choose from a legendary pro skater roster that includes Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Andrew Reynolds, Elissa Steamer, Chad Muska, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg and Bob Burnquist, or opt for the new skaters, including Rayssa Leal, Chloe Covell, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright, and Yuto Horigome,” said the original announcement.However fans were quick to notice that CKY and Jackass star Bam Margera wasn’t mentioned in the above list, despite being a playable character in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and giving out missions in 4.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” which is the 14th major installment in the very popular franchise. It’s also the follow-up to Assassin’s Creed Mirage, released in 2023. Priced at $69.99, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” drops on Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on Thursday, Mar.

Hollow Knight: Silksong – and fans aren’t happy.Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced in 2019. Originally the game was set to be an expansion of 2017’s Hollow Knight but developers Team Cherry later confirmed the scope of the project had changed, and it had become a fully-fledged sequel.Hollow Knight: Silksong was due for release in the first half of 2023 but it was delayed and still doesn’t have a release date.

Starfield could be coming to the PlayStation 5 after the logo was spotted on the sci-fi game’s website.Bethesda’s ambitious sci-fi game Starfield was released in September 2023 as a PC and Xbox Series X/S exclusive. However it seems that the action role-playing title could soon be coming to PlayStation.Over the weekend, the PlayStation logo appeared on the official Starfield mod website, where one work-in-progress creation was listed as being available for Xbox, PC and PlayStation.

Xbox has revealed a new, AI-powered assistant to help you get better at gaming.Revealed yesterday (March 13) on the official Xbox podcast, Copilot For Gaming has been described as the “ultimate gaming sidekick” and will reportedly “help you get to your favorite games faster, coach you to improve your skills, and connect you better with your friends and communities. Copilot for Gaming will be there when you need it but out of the way if you don’t.”“Gaming is the only form of entertainment where you can get stuck,” explained Vice President of Gaming AI, Fatima Kardar on the podcast.

Silent Hill f with a terrifying new trailer.Developers haven’t revealed much more about Silent Hill f after it was originally announced back in 2022 with a creepy, two-minute teaser trailer. However last night (March 13), Konami hosted a special Silent Hill transmission dedicated to the new game.As well as sharing an eerie reveal trailer, Konami confirmed acclaimed psychological horror writer Ryukishi07 is behind the game’s story while music will come from legendary Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage, who will be responsible for composing the score for the game’s Otherworld.Set in the remote Japanese town of Ebisugaoka during the 1960s, Silent Hill f focuses on teenager Shimizu Hinako.

gaming subreddit, OfficialDampSquid asked their fellow gamers what their controversial opinions were. “Personally, I’m sick of the ‘scattered lore notes’ technique. I don’t wanna keep halting the pace of the game to read pages of backstory,” they added, kicking things off.More than 1500 replies followed in the next few hours.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 has officially been announced, with the remastered skating game coming this summer.Following on from 2020’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, this new game features remastered versions of 2001’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4, which were originally released in 2002.“Skate the original content rebuilt from the ground up joined by new skaters, parks, tricks, music and more, including enhanced creation tools and New Game+ to keep the grind going,” reads an announcement blog.As well as two challenge tours and rebuilt levels, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 will also offer crossplay for up to eight players and an entirely new level set in a disused waterpark.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 will be released July 11 and will be available on PC as well as PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles. It will also be a Day One launch on Xbox Game Pass.“Choose from a legendary pro skater roster that includes Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Andrew Reynolds, Elissa Steamer, Chad Muska, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg and Bob Burnquist, or opt for the new skaters, including Rayssa Leal, Chloe Covell, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright, and Yuto Horigome.

PlayStation 5 version of Indiana Jones And The Great Circle could be released this April.Indiana Jones And The Great Circle launched for PC and Xbox Series X/S in December last year, and is also available on Xbox Game Pass. The game was created by the Xbox-owned studio Bethesda but prior to launch, it was confirmed a PlayStation version of The Great Circle was also in development. At the time, it was announced that Indiana Jones And The Great Circle would be available for PlayStation gamers in Spring 2025 but now a new report from The Verge claims developers are looking at an April release.However, there are worries the launch could be delayed.

Xbox Game Pass.Balatro was released last year for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles and was also available to play on PC. A reworked take on Poker, the additive card game went on to sell more than 3.5million copies and received rave reviews across the board.

Fable reboot is no longer coming out this year, but developers have reassured fans it will be “definitely worth the wait”.A rebooted Fable game was first confirmed back in 2020, ten years after the last entry in the beloved action role-playing series. Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty compared the project to making a new Star Wars film.

Golf fans are excited to play as their favorite players, including Max Homa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tiger Woods and others, to win the PGA Tour for themselves — especially since there was no PGA Tour 2K24 in 2024. Ready for pre-order, “PGA Tour 2K25” for Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is priced at $69.99 at Amazon and Target. The game is available to play on Friday, Feb.

PC edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 will be launching early next year.Developers have confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 will be launching later this year for both Xbox and PlayStation consoles.A PC version hasn’t been officially announced yet but typically there’s a delay of several months for Rockstar titles. Grand Theft Auto 5 was originally released in September 2013 while the PC version came in April 2015.

Lord Of The Rings game Tales Of The Shire has been delayed once again – and will now launch this summer.Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings game allows you to live out your Hobbit fantasy “in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire”. Originally the fantasy life simulator was due to launch last September but was delayed to early 2025 to allow developers time to “deliver their vision”.It’s now been confirmed that Tales Of The Shire has been delayed once more.

Like it or not, mobile gaming has boomed in popularity since the dawn of the smartphone. While typical 'gamers' might be happy playing Call of Duty and EA Sports FC on their PlayStation's and Xbox's, the number of people engaging with the likes of Candy Crush and Genshin Impact from their smartphones is estimated to surpass three billion people worldwide.

It's set to be a massive year for video games in 2025, with several heavy-hitter franchises all set to see new instalments. If you've felt like your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S has been gathering dust, strap in - it's about to be a good one.

Avowed is out next week and critics have been praising the new action role-playing game from Obsidian.Avowed releases February 18 for Xbox and PC. It will also be a Day One release for Xbox Game Pass.

Borderlands 4 has finally confirmed when the long-awaited sequel will be released via an explosive new trailer.Last August, Borderlands 4 was officially confirmed by Gearbox Software and 2K Games. “In this next instalment of the definitive looter shooter, players will assume the role of a legendary Vault Hunter as they blast their way through hordes of enemies in search of new treasures to loot on an all-new planet,” they said.Not much else was revealed about the sequel to 2019’s Borderlands 3 but it was said the game would be released at some point in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.During Sony’s recent State Of Play presentation, developers unveiled a new trailer for Borderlands 4 and confirmed the game would launch September 23, 2025.The 70-second clip features the sort of gun-wielding chaos we’ve come to expect from the Borderlands games.

Monster Hunter Wilds is hosting an extended open beta this weekend, allowing fans the chance to play a version of the game early.Monster Hunter Wilds is the follow-up to 2021’s Rise and has been described as “the ultimate Monster Hunter experience,” by developers.The full game is due for release February 28 but fans have been able to play an early version of the game during a series of open beta tests. Last weekend’s test was interrupted due to the PlayStation network going offline for 24 hours, meaning fans couldn’t access the game.During the downtime, publisher Capcom said: “To account for reduced play time due to the outage, we are considering running [a test] for an additional 24 hours at a future date.” They’ve now announced an extended beta test will take place this weekend for PlayStation, Xbox and PC gamers.“Hunters, we’re pleased to confirm that due to the PlayStation Network outage that occurred during the first week of OBT2, we’re extending the second week of OBT2 by +24 hours on all platforms!” The test will start at 3am Friday morning (February 14) and run until 2:59am Tuesday morning (February 18).Hunters, we're pleased to confirm that due to the PlayStation Network outage that occurred during the first week of OBT2, we're extending the second week of OBT2 by +24 hours on all platforms!New period:Feb.