Video Game News Roundup – April 14, 2025
Welcome to our daily roundup of the most recent video game news! Today’s highlights include:
- Dragon Age creator discloses friction between his team and the Mass Effect team at BioWare, claiming EA showed favoritism towards Mass Effect.
- After six years of anticipation, the question arises: can Hollow Knight: Silksong truly meet its soaring expectations?
- David Fincher’s latest Xbox ad, exuding a late ’90s/early 2000s ambiance, suggests that purchasing Xbox games can offer an escape from capitalism.
Now, let’s get into the details of today’s gaming news.
‘EA Favored Mass Effect Over Dragon Age’: Creator Reveals Inter-Team Disputes at BioWare
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
It appears that the future of Dragon Age is on shaky ground. With Veilguard failing to meet expectations following years of development, EA misinterpreting key lessons, and significant layoffs that included senior talent, the prospects are not promising. Veilguard, a barely passable action RPG with a muddled narrative, simply didn’t hit the mark. David Gaider, the series’ author who departed Bioware in 2016 following the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition, has unveiled some concerning truths. The first is that EA seemed unsure of how to handle Dragon Age — a conclusion that could be inferred from circumstances. The second, more alarming revelation is that BioWare was starkly divided into two distinct studios from 2010 to 2016.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Can Hollow Knight: Silksong Meet the High Expectations After Six Years of Anticipation?
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
The recently held Nintendo Direct showcased a brief yet valuable three seconds of footage for Hollow Knight: Silksong, setting a new release window for 2025. Despite previous missed release dates, the significance of this announcement, as part of Nintendo’s lineup for its upcoming console, holds some weight. The anticipation builds in the Silksong community with this latest update. However, it raises an important question that has been lingering for some time: Given the prolonged wait, what should we realistically expect from Silksong?
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
David Fincher’s Latest Xbox Ad Suggests Escaping Capitalism Through Gaming
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
David Fincher, renowned for directing music videos such as Madonna’s Vogue and blockbuster movies like Seven, Fight Club, and The Social Network, has taken a different turn. He’s now ventured into commercial direction with a new Xbox and Samsung ad titled “Wake Up”, co-directed with Romain Chassaing. This might not be his most memorable work, but it certainly offers a unique perspective.
The ad presents a society of rats, evoking images of a bleak urban life reminiscent of Terry Gilliam’s Brazil or Steve Cutts’ rat-themed short film, Happiness. It carries a strong late ’90s/early 2000s vibe, suggesting that the escape from the mundanity of capitalism could be found in the world of Xbox games.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Best Meta Quest Deal of 2025: Get $30 Off on the Base Model Headset
Source: IGN – April 14, 2025
If the high price point has deterred you from venturing into VR gaming, the first substantial discount of 2025 on Meta Quest 3S might pique your interest. Currently, a $30 discount is available on the wireless VR headset, applicable to both the 128GB and 256GB models. To further sweeten the deal, the package includes a free copy of the Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. In IGN’s review, which gave the game an 8/10 score, Dan Stapleton opined, “Batman: Arkham Shadow successfully adapts the defining gameplay of the Arkham series to VR, providing an engaging mystery story.”
Read the full article at IGN →
Top Video Game Releases of 2025 Thus Far
Source: Polygon – April 14, 2025
Longtime enthusiasts of the Monster Hunter series may argue that Wilds, the latest installment, is much simpler and more streamlined than any preceding game. This has been seen as both a surprise and disappointment by some. However, for newcomers to the series, including the author of this piece, the modifications are a breath of fresh air. The game already has a plethora of elements to juggle; thus, mastering the numerous text-rich UI screens is crucial to enhancing your combat effectiveness, which is the crux of the game.
Read the full article on Polygon →
PS5 Astro Bot Bundle Maintains £329 Price Point Amidst UK Price Increases
Source: IGN – April 14, 2025
Sony has officially announced a £40 price rise for the PS5 Slim Digital Edition, pushing the cost to £429.99 as of today. However, for those looking to secure a console immediately without feeling the impact of this increase, EE offers an attractive bundle. For only £329, you receive the console along with Astro Bot, a game that currently sells for £59.99 on the PlayStation Store. This amounts to a total saving of £160. Such substantial discounts on current-generation hardware are a rarity, particularly in the current economic climate. Sony attributes the price increase to inflation and currency fluctuations, but for savvy buyers, this bundle represents a significant value.
Read the full article at IGN →
Doom’s New Limited Edition Comes in a Box Capable of Running the Game
Source: PC Gamer – April 13, 2025
PC gaming enthusiasts have long held a tradition of porting the iconic first-person shooter game, Doom, onto every conceivable new piece of hardware. Taking this tradition a step further, id Software surprise-released an updated collection of Doom and Doom 2 last year. This collection, compatible with modern hardware, has been widely acclaimed. Building on this success, Limited Run Games announced a physical re-release of Doom + Doom 2. Pre-orders will open on April 18, offering a standard case, a retro-style big box, or one of 666 limited copies of the audaciously priced $666.66 ‘Will It Run Edition’.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Today’s Top Deals: “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,” Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, and More
Source: IGN – April 13, 2025
The weekend has finally arrived, and we’ve compiled an exciting list of today’s top deals for you! Check out the best deals for April 13 below:
“Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” is available for $49.99.
You can now get “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” for Xbox Series X for $49.94 on Amazon, a 17% discount from the original price of $59.99. This latest installment in the “Like a Dragon” series features everyone’s beloved ex-Yakuza, Goro Majima, embarking on a thrilling journey as a pirate. After Majima wakes up with no recollection of his identity, he sets out on a mission to recover his lost memories. As expected from a “Like a Dragon” adventure, things take a wild turn.
Read the full article at IGN →
Date Everything: The Unique Dating Sim Set For Release
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
Date Everything, the innovative dating sim game that allows you to date literally everything, has finally announced its release date after an earlier delay this year. Scheduled for launch on June 17, it’s time to pencil in our calendars for the debut of what could potentially be one of the most unique and intriguing dating simulators of all time. Sassy Chap Games, the developers behind the title, took to their Steam page last week to share the exciting news of the game’s impending release, while also unveiling some notable details about the game itself. Players can anticipate choosing from 100 fully voiced characters, each offering multiple endings influenced by dialogue choices.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Is a $1,371 ‘Extreme’ Motherboard Justifiable Amid Tariff-Related Price Hikes?
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
Over the past few weeks, the term “tariff” has dominated our newsfeeds. This buzzword, frequently used by President Trump’s administration, refers to the international trade policies that have sent economic markets worldwide into a whirlwind. Amidst this pricing chaos, however, one might question the justification for a $1,371 motherboard. Benchlife reports that this is the current price tag for the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme AM5 motherboard in US dollars. The suggested retail price in China is around RMB 9,999, which equates to approximately $1,371 at the time of writing. But is it worth this hefty price tag?
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Optimal Schedule 1 Barn Setup and Layout
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
After progressing from a motel room to an apartment and then to a bungalow, it’s finally time to tackle the barn. This expansive structure provides ample space to experiment with fully automated production lines in Schedule 1, allowing you to amass wealth without breaking a sweat. All that’s left for you to do is deliver the product to your dealers. After extensive testing with different layouts and employee routes, I’ve come up with the ideal Schedule 1 barn setup. In the ensuing section, I’ll detail the necessary components and the best way to arrange them for peak efficiency. If you haven’t yet acquired a barn, it’s available for purchase at Ray’s Real Estate for $25,000.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
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