Video Game News Roundup – March 15, 2025
Welcome to today’s roundup of the most exciting developments in the gaming world! On the agenda today, we have:
- The introduction of the innovative gyro controls in Monster Hunter Wilds, enhancing playability for both disabled and able-bodied gamers
- An opportunity to snag the acclaimed Doom 2016 at an unprecedented low price
- Reports of ongoing discussions between Ubisoft and Tencent, concerning the establishment of a new business entity to oversee Assassin’s Creed and other major gaming titles
Without further ado, let’s delve into these intriguing developments in today’s gaming landscape.
Monster Hunter Wilds Introduces New Gyro Controls: A Game Changer for Disabled and Abled-Bodied Players
Source: PC Gamer – March 14, 2025
Despite the somewhat overwhelming array of menus, Monster Hunter Wilds stands out as one of the most accessible games in recent years. To give you some context: I live with Klumpke’s Palsy, a condition that has resulted in my right hand becoming limp and imprecise, making rapid or complex inputs incredibly challenging. Over time, I’ve found solace in features like gyro aim, macros, and controllers with extra paddles. While these elements can often be integrated into modern PC games via Steam Input, having native support for customizable control options eliminates awkward conflicts and typically paves the way for a smoother gaming experience.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Unprecedented Discount on the Remarkable Doom 2016
Source: PC Gamer – March 15, 2025
Doom 2016 is now available for less than two dollars. Id’s exceptional reimagining of their iconic 1993 FPS is presently up for grabs at a whopping 90% discount during Steam’s spring sale. The original RRP of £15.99/$19.99 has been significantly reduced to just £1.59 in the UK, or less than two dollars in the US, making it one of the best deals you could find. Doom 2016 stands out as one of the finest single-player shooters in the last decade, breathing new life into id’s game-changing franchise with its commanding and intensely aggressive gameplay. It departs from the more scripted, narrative-driven approach of Doom 3 (which would have continued in the cancelled Doom 4) to focus on fluid movement and mechanics. This is epitomized in its innovative glory-kill system, where executing enemies brutally replenishes your health, fueling the relentless action.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Ubisoft Reportedly Discussing New Business Venture with Tencent for Managing Major Games
Source: PC Gamer – March 14, 2025
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Ubisoft, currently facing financial challenges, is reportedly seeking investors for a fresh business venture. This new entity would oversee some of the company’s most lucrative gaming franchises, including Assassin’s Creed. The report indicates that Ubisoft has been in talks with potential investors like Tencent to acquire a minority stake in this new venture. No agreements have been reached yet, but sources suggest that Ubisoft has requested initial bids from interested investors to be submitted by the end of the month. It is also speculated that Ubisoft might value this new venture higher than its current market valuation. This move appears to be a continuation of a strategy first reported in January, where Bloomberg suggested that Ubisoft and Tencent were considering a new venture that would manage some of Ubisoft’s assets, potentially giving Tencent more direct control over them.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Valve’s 1.7 Million New Steam Users in 2023 Stayed Active, Spending $93 Million
Source: PC Gamer – March 14, 2025
In the “Steam Year in Review” for 2024, Valve provides a comprehensive look at user behavior on the leading PC gaming platform. It’s clear from the data that gamers are very fond of their Steam Decks! An interesting detail emerges towards the end of the report when Valve discusses new customer activity. The report examines why people create Steam accounts and the typical user behavior that follows. Valve has observed a promising trend among new users. They note, “Popular new releases are highly effective at attracting first-time purchasers. We’ve focused on developing numerous platform features to encourage these new users to remain active, discover more fantastic games, and enjoy playing with friends,” as stated by the Valve business team.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Unreleased Live Service Shooter to be Discontinued Prior to Steam Launch
Source: PC Gamer – March 14, 2025
In June 2024, PC Gamer’s Fraser Brown expressed a desire for the free-to-play hero shooter, Star Wars: Hunters, then available only on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, to be released on PC. His wish seemed to be coming true when it was announced in November 2024 that Star Wars: Hunters was slated for a Steam launch in January 2025. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, it now appears this will not materialize. Furthermore, the entire game is set to be discontinued. The official statement reads, “After careful consideration, we want to let you know that the final content update for Star Wars: Hunters on all platforms will be on April 15th.”
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Top Sci-Fi Movies to Enjoy on Netflix This March
Source: Polygon – March 15, 2025
The upcoming weeks promise a plethora of intriguing sci-fi films. From Flying Lotus’s psychedelic horror thriller, ‘Ash’, to David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’, cinema-goers will not be left wanting for exciting new releases. Yet, if you prefer the coziness of home viewing, we have a few stellar recommendations that might just outshine the current releases. This week, we’re spotlighting a timeless sci-fi classic featuring Harrison Ford and Sean Young, an unexpectedly enjoyable superhero reboot that received mixed reviews, and a high-octane action horror film loaded with thrilling gunplay and visceral gore.
Read the full article at Polygon →
Top Gaming News of the Week: Exciting Steam Sale, Significant Pokémon Go Development, and More
Source: Kotaku – March 15, 2025
In a surprising turn of events this week, Pokémon Go was acquired by the Saudi government’s mobile game maker, Scopely. Scopely, a subsidiary of the Savvy Games Group, which was founded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, purchased POGO developer Niantic for a whopping $3.5 billion. Meanwhile, Steam has rolled out one of its most impressive sales in recent years, offering significant discounts on numerous high-quality games. The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as leaks related to Battlefield 6 have begun to surface, hinting at a return to the modern combat scenarios that made previous entries in the series so popular. Continue reading for more on these and other exciting gaming developments.
For more details, read the full article at Kotaku →
‘It Truly Changed My Life in Every Possible Way’: Lady Dimitrescu Actor Reflects on Her Transformative Role in Resident Evil Village
Source: PC Gamer – March 14, 2025
The character of Lady Dimitrescu was introduced to the gaming world in a January 2021 teaser trailer for Resident Evil Village. The towering vampire quickly captured the attention of fans everywhere, earning the game a unique identity as “the one with the big vampire lady.” This character ignited the creativity of numerous fan artists, to such an extent that the character’s images flooded the internet. The actor who brought Lady Dimitrescu to life, Maggie Robertson, shares that the role had an equally profound impact on her. (Image credit: Maggie Robertson)
Robertson recently participated in a group interview with the high-profile videogame voice actors known as the “Pixel Pack.” The group was assembled by Neil Newbon, the voice behind Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Exclusive Amazon Deal: Save $40 on a Used ‘Like New’ PlayStation Portal
Source: IGN – March 14, 2025
Amazon Resale, previously known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in ‘Used: Like New’ condition for only $161.37, including shipping. This is a substantial 20% off the retail price of $199. While the inclusion of a Sony warranty remains uncertain, all Amazon Resale purchases come with the same 30-day return policy as new items. The ‘Used: Like New’ condition ensures the product looks and functions as if it were new, with only moderate packaging damage noted during inspection. Given the significant discount, it’s expected that stock will deplete quickly.
Read the full article on IGN →
Explore the Massive Coriolis Storms in Dune Awakening’s Latest Trailer
Source: PC Gamer – March 15, 2025
While I thought I had a solid understanding of Dune Awakening, having immersed myself in the survival MMO’s overarching concepts, it was only recently that I saw the bigger picture. I was aware of its colossal sandworms and their independence, and the thrilling air-to-air ornithopter combat. However, it wasn’t until recently that I fully grasped how these elements intertwined. Funcom’s latest creation is more than a mere replication of the desert survival, high-level politicking, and factional wars from Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic.
Explore the full article at PC Gamer →
Which Nintendo Internal Teams Could Already Be Developing Games for Switch 2?
Source: Polygon – March 14, 2025
With over 17 years of experience covering video games, technology, entertainment, movies, and TV, our journalist brings you this story, first published in Polygon’s Switchboard newsletter. This newsletter delivers the latest Switch 2 news, reporting, and rumors directly to your inbox on a weekly basis. Sign up here for regular updates.
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal in January was light on games, featuring only a teaser for an untitled new Mario Kart. A detailed look at the company’s software lineup for the Switch 2 is still a few weeks away. However, we might already have some insights into which of Nintendo’s internal development teams have been working on software for the next-gen console over the past few years.
For the full article, visit Polygon.
Sony Set to Produce Both Helldivers 2 and a New Starship Troopers Movie, the Latter Not Based on the Existing Film
Source: PC Gamer – March 14, 2025
It appears there may be some confusion on the horizon as Deadline reports that Sony has announced two movie projects. In addition to the Helldivers 2 movie announced in January, they are also developing a new Starship Troopers movie, set to be directed by Neil Blomkamp. However, the upcoming film will not be a reinterpretation of the 1997 Starship Troopers film, which heavily influences the Helldivers 2 storyline. Instead, it will return to the roots of the 1959 sci-fi novel by Robert Heinlein. Starship Troopers—both the novel and the 1997 film—chronicle the journey of Johnny Rico, a soldier in a militaristic future society battling enormous extraterrestrial insects. While the 1997 film by Paul Verhoeven was a stark satire of fascism (an aspect often overlooked at the time), the novel is sometimes seen as promoting the very same ideology.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
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