Game News Round-Up

Grand Theft Auto 5’s Enhanced edition is now available for PC

• Free GTA5 upgrade introduces features from Series S/X and PS5 versions alongside other modern PC enhancements such as ambient occlusion and global illumination

Activision unveils Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remaster for consoles and PC

• It is believed from the marketing wording that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 has been changed to be "two minute run" gameplay akin to THPS 1-3, causing a lot of controversy online
• Doom Slayer, once an unlockable character in the original, is now only available with the digital deluxe edition
• Releases July 11th for Xbox One / Series S/X, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch and PC (Three day early access with digital deluxe)
• Will be day one game pass release

Xbox Game Pass reveals March lineup

• Monster Train (Cloud, Console, and PC) – out today on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard.
• Galacticare (Xbox Series S/X) – March 5. Now with Game Pass Standard.
• One Lonely Outpost (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 6 with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
• Enter the Gungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 11 with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard.
• Mullet Madjack (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series S/X) – March 13 with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
• 33 Immortals (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series S/X) – March 18 with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Iconic game publisher Acclaim has been "resurrected", with wrestler Jeff Jarrett as advisor

• Led by CEO Alex Josef, the former founder and CEO of Graffiti Games (Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion).
• In a statement, the publisher says its initial goals are “to support indie developers and reignite classic franchises”, providing funding, marketing and PC support to indie studios.

More layoffs at PlayStation following live-service cancellations

• The layoffs come amid a restructuring of Sony's US studios, as an unknown number of staff from the San Diego-based Visual Arts studio will be let go this week.

Jagex appoints new CEO Jon Bellamy

• Present CEO, Phil Mansell, steps down after eight years

Tencent acquires additional shares in FromSoftware parent company, Kadokawa

• Bought 1.11%, bringing its total shareholding ratio to 7.97%.

Monster Hunter Wilds sells 8m units in three days

PTW rebrands as Side to begin 'new era' of support services

• As explained by comments from chief revenue officer Kaley Hurst: "This rebrand is the amalgamation of years of organic and inorganic growth, strategic planning for the future, and the realization that we are stronger together – in both brand and values."