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April 14
- Blizzard apparently has a 10-year roadmap for Diablo 4➀ Blizzard has revealed a 10-year roadmap for Diablo 4, including teasers for a new expansion in 2026; ➁ The roadmap is for the future beyond the current two years on the market; ➂ There are concerns about the longevity of the plan and potential changes or cancellations.
- Marathon won’t be free to play, but it won’t be ‘full price’ either➀ Bungie终于公布了其下一款游戏Marathon的详细信息；➁ Marathon将是一款付费游戏，但不会是全价；➂ Marathon将于9月23日发布，支持PC、PS5和Xbox Series X/S。
- Further evidence points towards imminent Hollow Knight Silksong release➀ Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Hollow Knight Silksong; ➁ Despite false flags, Team Cherry has been quiet about the game's release; ➂ Recent Switch 2 Direct revealed a 2025 release year for Silksong; ➃ Steam activity suggests an imminent release.
- Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune DLC to be showcased later this week➀ Star Wars Outlaws received mixed reviews upon its release; ➁ The game has improved with patches and story DLCs; ➂ 'A Pirate's Fortune' DLC is set to be showcased later this week; ➃ The first story pack, 'Wild Card', was received mostly well but criticized for its short length.
- Leo Says Ep. 80: Ryzen AI Max Looks Great… So Why Did I Buy This?➀ At CES 2025, Leo discusses the new AMD Ryzen AI Max and Max+ 395 chips and the highly integrated PCs from HP. The price and delivery date are unknown. ➁ Leo compares this to the known price and delivery time of Framework Desktop. ➂ Leo decides to purchase a Minisforum BD795i SE ITX motherboard with 64GB of DDR5 SODMIMM memory, highlighting the integrated graphics and PCIe graphics slot.
- Another PlayStation 5 price hike arrives five years after launch➀ The PS5 is experiencing a price increase in several regions, including the UK, after five years on the market; ➁ The price of the PS5 Digital Edition has risen by £70 in five years; ➂ The console is now more expensive than it was five years ago, despite the typical trend of hardware prices decreasing over time.
- Astro Bot wins overall Game of the Year with nearly 200 awards➀ Astro Bot wins the Game of the Year with nearly 200 awards; ➁ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Balatro follow with 56 and 46 GOTYs respectively; ➂ The top 10 includes Metaphor: ReFantazio, Black Myth: Wukong, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
- Indiana Jones for PS5 includes just 20GB of data on disc➀ The PS5 version of 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' includes only 20GB of data on the Blu-ray disc; ➁ The game requires an additional 100GB download to play; ➂ The decision not to use a 100GB disc is considered unfortunate, especially considering the minimum size for a 4K Blu-ray is 50GB.
- EHA Awards 2025 – Finalists announced!➀ The 11th annual European Hardware Awards has announced its finalists, showcasing the best hardware available as chosen by experts. The winners will be revealed on May 19th, 2025, at a special event in Taipei. ➁ Over 450 products from more than 100 manufacturers have been selected across 61 categories. The awards are based on detailed reviews and recognize innovation, quality, and impact. ➂ Categories include processing, visual, cooling, storage, peripherals, systems, mobile/smart living, best value, and best AI hardware.
April 13
- Atomfall has already pulled in over 2 million players➀ Rebellion's Atomfall has attracted over 2 million players in its first month; ➁ The game's success is partly attributed to its availability on Xbox Game Pass; ➂ Players have engaged in various activities, such as defeating enemies with cricket bats and consuming virtual beer and tea.
- GPU-Z gets support for RTX 5060 Ti and Radeon RX 9070 GRE➀ GPU-Z has added support for the RTX 5060 Ti and Radeon RX 9070 GRE; ➁ The update suggests an imminent release of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE; ➂ The update also includes support for Intel and Moore Threads GPUs.
- Razer introduces PC Remote play, a new PC-to-Mobile streaming platform➀ Razer has launched Razer PC Remote Play, a new PC-to-Mobile streaming platform; ➁ The service allows users to stream their PC game library to smartphones, tablets, or Windows handhelds; ➂ It promises high-fidelity streaming at the mobile device's maximum resolution and refresh rate.
- Xbox and Activision reportedly bringing back shapeshifting action-game Prototype➀ Since acquiring Activision, Microsoft has been looking to revive some of the long-lost IPs. It seems that Prototype could be the first to get a reboot. ➁ Prototype was first released in 2009 and had a sequel in 2012. The games follow the story of Alex Mercer, a human shapeshifter. ➂ The series did not meet Activision's sales goals and was put on hold. A brief return in 2015 did not lead to a sequel.
- Bungie reveals Marathon gameplay, Closed Alpha plans and September launch date➀ Bungie has revealed the gameplay of Marathon, a reboot of the classic 90s Sci-Fi shooter, focusing on PvP multiplayer and releasing in September; ➁ Players will assume the role of 'runners' with supernatural abilities, aiming to loot and escape the map alive; ➂ The game is set to release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S consoles on September 23rd.
April 11
- RTX 5070 drops below MSRP in UK➀ The RTX 5070 has seen its price drop below the MSRP in the UK for the first time; ➁ The Gainward GeForce RTX 5070 Python III is currently on sale for £518.99; ➂ The price drop improves the value proposition for the RTX 5070, especially for those who missed out on the RTX 40 series.
- River City Girls is free on the Epic Games Store➀ Epic Games Store每周为活跃账户提供免费游戏；➁ 本周免费游戏包括《河城少女》及其它；➂ Epic还提供了《Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms》的奖励包和《Arcadegeddon》的ARCoins。
- Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2, claims Nintendo➀ Nintendo has ported almost every Wii U exclusive to the Switch, offering enhanced resolutions and additional content. The only exception was The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. Despite the GameCube version of Wind Waker coming to Switch 2 through NSO, the company hinted at a possible future port of the Wii U version. ➁ Following the confirmation of Wind Waker's arrival on Switch 2 via the new Nintendo Switch Online GameCube emulator, fans feared the Wii U port of 'Wind Waker HD' might be overlooked. ➂ In an interview, Nintendo of America's senior vice-president of product development, Nate Bihldorff, stated that all options are on the table for Wind Waker HD coming to Switch 2.
- Insider reveals the impact of HBO’s The Last of Us on game sales➀ An insider reveals the impact of HBO's The Last of Us on game sales; ➁ The first season of the show had a significant impact on the game's sales, with a 238% increase in UK boxed sales following the season premiere; ➂ Season 1 resulted in two spikes in sales, with a 38% increase after the season premiere and a 75% increase during the finale.
- Vampire Survivors gets massive free update with over a dozen new weapons and much more➀ Vampire Survivors has received a massive free update with over a dozen new weapons and characters; ➁ The update includes a collaboration with Square Enix's SaGa RPG franchise, adding 12 new characters, 16 weapons, and 9 music tracks; ➂ The game now features a new relic, two new adventures, a new stage, and cross-save support across PC, Xbox, Android, and iOS.
April 10
- Endofry unveils airflow-focused Arx 500 Core chassis➀ Endorfy introduces a new case designed for easy DIY PC building; ➁ The Arx 500 Core features numerous perforations for airflow and simple panel mounts for maintenance; ➂ It supports graphics cards up to 350mm and power supplies up to 300mm, with space for up to 7 fans and radiators up to 360mm.
- Nvidia brings six more titles to GeForce Now this week➀ Nvidia announced six new game titles for GeForce Now, including South of Midnight and The Talos Principle: Reawakened; ➁ South of Midnight is a new Xbox game from Compulsion Games; ➂ The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a remastered version of the indie hit from the 2010s.
- HBO renews The Last of Us for Season 3 ahead of Season 2 premiere➀ HBO has confirmed the renewal of The Last of Us for Season 3 ahead of the Season 2 premiere; ➁ The series has been well-received by critics and fans; ➂ Co-creator Craig Mazin expressed pride in the success of Season 2; ➃ The show is planned to continue with one or two more seasons based on the available source material.
- Persona 3 Reload gets surprise demo featuring hours of content➀ ATLUS has released a surprise demo for Persona 3 Reload, featuring hours of content and full save-transfer; ➁ The demo is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC for free download; ➂ It includes the opening months of the game's story and allows players to experience up to the Priestess boss, which is roughly 6-8 hours of gameplay.
- Alphasync Prebuilt Review: Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT➀ The AlphaSync Prebuilt Gaming PC features a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and RX 9070 XT GPU, offering a solid gaming experience. The build quality is good, but the motherboard lacks USB-C ports and RGB lighting control. The price is fair, and the performance is on par with expectations. ➁ The PC performed well in various games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. ➂ Despite some drawbacks, the AlphaSync Prebuilt Gaming PC is a decent option for those looking for a reliable gaming setup.
- Switch 2 pre-orders have now been postponed in China➀ Nintendo has postponed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in China; ➁ The delay is not due to tariffs but to sluggish sales of the original Switch; ➂ The situation reflects the heavy regulation of video game consumption in China.
- Sony finally adds (limited) support for themes on PS5➀ Sony has introduced a limited number of new themes for the PS5's Welcome Hub; ➁ The new themes are animated and based on various games; ➂ The update is currently available to select accounts only.
- April’s PS Plus Extra/Premium line-up includes a ton of heavy-hitters➀ Sony updates its PS Plus Extra and Premium libraries with a selection of current and classic games for April; ➁ Highlights include 'Hogwarts Legacy', 'Blue Prince', and 'Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Tape 2'; ➂ 'Hogwarts Legacy' is one of the best-selling games of all time with over 34 million copies sold.
- The Last of Us Season 3 announced ahead of Season 2 premiere➀ HBO has renewed The Last of Us for a third season ahead of the second season's premiere; ➁ The official Naughty Dog page confirmed the news on Instagram; ➂ The second season is already confirmed to be just one part of the second game's story.
April 9
- Corsair launches web-based firmware updater so you don’t have to install iCUE➀ Corsair has launched a new web-based firmware updater; ➁ It aims to simplify firmware updates for users; ➂ The tool is compatible with Corsair devices and supports Windows and Mac OS.
- AOC Gaming’s latest monitor boasts 300Hz refresh rate for just £200➀ AOC introduces two budget-friendly gaming monitors, the CU34G4Z and 25G4SXU; ➁ The CU34G4Z features a 34-inch curved VA panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and UWQHD resolution; ➂ The 25G4SXU is designed for esports with a 310Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution.