Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Game News Round-Up

Daily curated games-industry news digest for 5 March 2025.

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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
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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.
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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."
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