Video Game News Roundup – March 19, 2025
Welcome to our daily roundup of the most exciting video game news! Today’s highlights feature:
- Fallout 76 players are conscripting newly-transformed ghoul players to assist in mining radioactive ore, in a surprising twist of events.
- “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has been reviewed as a stunning open-world RPG, setting new standards in the genre.
- A detailed performance analysis of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows on PC reveals that while ray tracing, upscaling, and frame generation options are available, only two of them prove to be truly beneficial—and they might not be the ones you’d expect.
Now, let’s delve into the intriguing details of today’s gaming world happenings.
Fallout 76 Players Enlist Newly-Transformed Ghoul Players for Radioactive Ore Mining
Source: PC Gamer – March 19, 2025
The Ghoul Update for Fallout 76 came into effect last night. With this update, players who are level 50 or above can now transform into a radiation-loving ghoul. This transformation proffers new advantages such as the elimination of the need for food or drink, a rage buff when consuming large amounts of radiation, and even health regeneration from radiation exposure, making the transformed players ideal survivors in the wasteland. Although not all players have opted for this transformation, as there are valid reasons to remain human, such as maintaining alliances with the Brotherhood or utilizing the bloodied build, many human players are leveraging the unique capabilities of their transformed counterparts.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Review: Assassin’s Creed Shadows – A Stunning Open-World RPG
Source: Kotaku – March 18, 2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which includes spin-offs and mobile games, marks the 31st installment in Ubisoft’s enduring historical open-world franchise that revolves around stealthy assassins and covert schemes. As a devoted fan of the series, I was eager to embark on a new Assassin’s Creed journey set in feudal Japan. However, I was curious to see if Ubisoft could introduce a significant change in this installment. The simple answer is, they have indeed managed to do so. For a comprehensive understanding, continue reading this review. Set to launch on March 20, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a third-person open-world RPG that takes you back to 16th-century Japan, a period marked by the struggle for power among various clans.
Read the full article on Kotaku →
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows PC Performance Analysis – A Closer Look at Ray Tracing, Upscaling, and Frame Generation
Source: PC Gamer – March 18, 2025
Ubisoft has finally answered the years-long demand from fans to set a major game in historical Japan with the release of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Initially slated for a November release, the game was delayed twice – first to January, then to March – to accommodate improvements following the performance of Star Wars: Outlaws and to implement additional changes. This is the first major game in the series not to be ported to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, being exclusively designed for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Although included in the mix, the PC version still bears a strong console influence despite incorporating the latest PC rendering technologies like upscaling, frame generation, and ray tracing.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Palworld Update 0.5.0 Introduces Crossplay, Expanded Storage, Photo Mode, and More
Source: IGN – March 19, 2025
Palworld has released a major update, featuring crossplay support across all platforms and a host of other exciting features. Update v0.5.0 allows players to store Pal data in the Global Palbox and move Pals between worlds. It also introduces a new storage system, boasting ten times the capacity of the standard Palbox. This expanded storage is not only accessible to guild members but can also be used as personal storage with private settings.
In addition, the update offers the ability to modify your character’s appearance without impacting armor stats through a feature known as ‘transmog.’ Other highlights include a photo mode, blueprint upgrading, and dedicated servers for Mac users. The patch notes below provide further details of these changes.
Developer Pocketpair has also announced that they are actively working on dedicated servers for the PlayStation 5 version, which will be released in the future.
Read the full article at IGN →
Maximizing Coziness with Fallout 4 Mods
Source: Polygon – March 19, 2025
When you search for “cozy” in the Fallout 4 section of Nexus Mods, the results might not be what you’d expect. According to modders, elements such as a custom bedroom displaying an American flag, a feature termed as “visible rain,” and a sweater model with exaggerated proportions, all count as cozy. It’s well understood that the nuclear post-apocalypse setting of Fallout 4 is far from relaxing, but the purpose of mods is to break free from the limitations of the original game design and allow players to customize their experiences. If desired, players should have the ability to transform the entire game into a Stardew Valley-like idyllic setting. While these types of mods do exist, understanding the myriad of dependencies and versions required for installation can be as complex as achieving a Ph.D.
Click here to read the full article at Polygon →
Razer Partners with Gaming CAPTCHA to Counter AI-Powered Bots in an Infamous Web3 Game
Source: PC Gamer – March 19, 2025
One of the irksome aspects of surfing the modern Internet is the constant need to prove you’re human, often by selecting images of traffic lights and bicycles. This nuisance has amplified upon realizing that tools like CAPTCHA, rather than being effective deterrents against online bots, have been criticized as “profit-driven tracking cookie farms disguised as security services.” Hence, with skepticism, I discovered Razer’s partnership with blockchain-based verification system, World, to develop what is essentially a gaming CAPTCHA.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon TCG Restocks And A 37% Discount On PS5 Compatible M.2 SSD
Source: IGN – March 18, 2025
For those who’ve been eagerly waiting for Pokémon TCG products to hit the retail shelves again, your wait is over. With the scalping issue that’s been plaguing Pokémania 2025, the restock of Paradox Rift ETBs on Amazon is a welcome development. The Iron Valiant ETB and Roaring Moon are each priced at $56.24.
On another note, if you’ve been on the hunt for a great deal on a PS5-compatible M.2 SSD, you’re in luck. The Crucial T500 2TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 is now available at a generous 37% discount, bringing the price down to $132.99 from its original $209.99.
If you own a gaming handheld, investing in MicroSD cards is a simple way to expand storage without the need to upgrade the M.2 SSD.
Read the full article at IGN →
‘Fun Is the Top Priority’: Marvel Games’ Executive Producer Sheds Light on Marvel Rivals’ Philosophy and Secondary Focus on Competitive Balancing
Source: PC Gamer – March 19, 2025
Marvel Rivals has swiftly earned a reputation as a leading hero shooter. Unlike many competitors, however, the emphasis here is less on competitive balancing. Instead, NetEase prioritizes making the game as entertaining as possible. “Every character we create is balanced for fun, first and foremost. The enjoyment of playing the character is always our primary concern,” Danny Koo, the executive producer at Marvel Games, revealed in an interview with PC Gamer at GDC. “Then, our team analyzes win rates, ensuring that no single character becomes too dominant or causes discomfort, ensuring a fun experience for all players.”
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Redditor Buys RTX 4060 Gaming PC for Less Than its Extended Warranty, Saving $1,195 and a Friend from Buying a Console
Source: PC Gamer – March 19, 2025
There are times when the universe presents us with opportunities to experience either envy or joy. This is one such instance. A Redditor claimed to have purchased a gaming PC from Best Buy with a staggering $1,195 (93%) discount. Initially skeptical, I chose to dismiss this claim. However, the Redditor has since provided undeniable proof in the form of a receipt. It appears the claim is indeed valid.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Nvidia Unveils ‘Vera’, A New CPU with Custom Cores for Upcoming Premium PC Processor
Source: PC Gamer – March 19, 2025
The GTC March 2025 Keynote, presented by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, introduced a myriad of technological advancements, including rack computers with 130 trillion transistors and an exoflop of computing power, and even a live robot demonstration. However, the most captivating element for PC enthusiasts was the introduction of a new Nvidia CPU, known as ‘Vera’. Designed to be an integral part of Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI compute platform, this innovative CPU boasts 88 cores while only consuming a mere 50 W of energy. Huang remarked, “The CPU is new, it’s twice the performance of Grace [Nvidia’s current CPU design for AI servers]—with more memory, more bandwidth, all within a compact 50 W CPU.”
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Inzoi Announces ’16 Different Types of Deaths’ for Those Who Enjoy Simulated Challenges
Source: PC Gamer – March 19, 2025
In a recent global showcase, the game director of Inzoi, Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim, provided some insight into the upcoming life simulation game. A question was raised by a content creator who had previously experienced the challenging process of her Zoi character dying from unmet needs. The question revolved around the number of ways a Zoi could die. Kjun, through an official translator, responded, “One of the significant features of this game is the concept of death. In Inzoi, we have integrated numerous types of death as life inevitably comes with it. For instance, in Inzoi, one could die from a simple accident such as slipping in the bathroom or consuming expired food.”
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
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