Video Game News Roundup – March 28, 2025
Welcome to our comprehensive daily roundup of the latest video game news! Today’s notable highlights include:
- The mega-mod of Elden Ring, known as The Convergence, has been revamped to enhance legacy dungeons, tutorials, and introduces unique theme music for its new bosses.
- Learn how to secure a referral code for the game Inzoi.
- An underappreciated gem from Square Enix’s PlayStation-era JRPGs has made a surprise appearance on Steam.
The Convergence: A Mega-Mod for Elden Ring That Redesigns Legacy Dungeons, Enhances Tutorials, and Introduces Themed Music for New Bosses
Source: PC Gamer – March 28, 2025
Elden Ring promises to be a game that stands the test of time. The initial gameplay alone can easily breach a hundred hours, not to mention the expansive Shadow Of The Erdtree expansion, which surpasses the size of many primary Dark Souls games. Beyond these, Elden Ring boasts a thriving mod community, with The Convergence mod epitomizing this aspect. As the largest mod for the game to date, it recently unveiled its most extensive update since the Erdtree expansion.
For those unfamiliar with The Convergence, brace yourselves for a complete transformation of the game. This mod provides a comprehensive remix of Elden Ring, introducing a plethora of changes. These include dozens of unique classes, a selection of mounts, a boss re-fight system, and a slew of new weapons. Notably, it features stance-shifting Trick Weapons, a delightful nod to the Bloodborne franchise.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Securing a Referral Code for Inzoi
Source: PC Gamer – March 28, 2025
Encouraging your friends to join you in playing Inzoi has never been easier, thanks to the Play Together event. To partake, generate a referral code and share it with your friends as an invitation to the game. In return, you’ll receive delightful in-game rewards. While it’s important to note that Inzoi currently doesn’t support multiplayer functionality, this doesn’t prevent you from capitalizing on the Play Together event. The event begins on March 28, providing an excellent opportunity for both existing and prospective players.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Square Enix’s Underrated PlayStation-Era JRPG, SaGa Frontier 2, Now Available on Steam
Source: PC Gamer – March 28, 2025
SaGa Frontier 2 didn’t exactly take the western market by storm when it was originally released for PlayStation in 2000. However, the passage of time has been kind to this title. Unlike its contemporaries, SaGa Frontier 2 resisted the move towards 3D graphics, instead opting for beautifully hand-drawn backgrounds and vibrant sprite work. This unique art style has arguably aged better than many of its counterparts, such as Final Fantasy 7. Until its recent release on Steam, the only way to play SaGa Frontier 2 on PC was through emulation.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
‘Path of Exile 2’ Director Undeterred by ARPG Competition, Thanks to Seasonal Players
Source: PC Gamer, March 27, 2025
When ‘Path of Exile’ first emerged in the Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) genre, it was a breath of fresh air amidst the dominance of ‘Diablo 2’. ‘Diablo 3’ was yet to overcome the negative repercussions of its shaky launch. A decade later, the landscape has significantly changed. ‘Diablo 4’ has had a smoother start compared to its predecessor, and new games like ‘Lost Ark’, ‘Last Epoch’, and ‘Grim Dawn’ pose tough competition to ‘Path of Exile 2’, which is still in its early access phase. However, in a recent interview with PC Gamer, Jonathan Rogers, the Game Director of ‘Path of Exile 2’, stated that dominating the ARPG genre isn’t the primary objective. He believes that the genre has room for multiple successful games.
Read the full article on PC Gamer →
Story of Seasons Set to Release Another Harvest Moon Remake, Potentially the Best-Looking in the Series
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
The Nintendo Direct presentation on March 27, 2025, revealed some exciting news for PC gamers, particularly those fond of the cozy farm sim genre. Among this year’s crop of farm sim games is the newly announced Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, set to release on August 27. Long-time players will recognize the Story of Seasons series as the original inspiration behind Stardew Valley and numerous subsequent farming simulators. Despite a complex naming rights situation that led to its separation from the Harvest Moon name, the game continues to uphold the legacy of the series.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Witchbrook Set to Release: Broom Rides with Friends Await Cozy Gamers
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
The popularity of cozy games remains high, with titles like Stardew Valley continuing to captivate players who enjoy a more relaxed gaming experience. The concept of a laid-back game becomes even more enticing with the introduction of a witch school setting. This is precisely what the latest Witchbrook trailer, unveiled during today’s Nintendo Direct, offers. The game features mopeds, flying brooms, and is set in the scenic seaside city of Mossport. The trailer, teasing a Winter 2025 release, provides the most in-depth glimpse yet into the game’s specifics. Though there are notably few magic school life simulation games to compare with Witchbrook, it appears that Chucklefish has nailed the concept.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Report: Unannounced Expansion and ‘Definitive Edition’ of Hogwarts Legacy Cancelled
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
A recent report from Bloomberg indicates that plans for a new expansion of Hogwarts Legacy, as well as a “Definitive Edition” release that intended to bundle the base game with the new content, have been canceled amid Warner’s game business restructuring. While the expansion was never formally announced, the “Definitive Edition” was speculated to be the director’s cut version reported in 2024. According to the Bloomberg report, the decision to cancel the expansion was made as the prospective content yield could not justify its production costs. This news comes in the wake of Warner’s game division undergoing significant restructuring earlier this year, triggered by the notable failures of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Multiversus, which collectively bore a hefty loss of $300 million.
Read the full article on PC Gamer →
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Achieves Second-Highest Day-One Sales Revenue in Franchise History
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
Ubisoft is celebrating the success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, announcing it has exceeded three million players one week post-launch. This impressive figure surfaces only four days after Ubisoft reported that Shadows had already crossed the two million player threshold. The game’s rapid growth signifies a much-needed success for the company. However, what’s particularly noteworthy is Ubisoft’s disclosure regarding the game’s financial performance. While Ubisoft has previously highlighted that Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ launch outperformed that of AC Origins and Odyssey, this is the first mention of its actual sales.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Unexpected Gameplay in inZOI Allows Players to Run Over Children, Despite Its Teen Rating
Source: IGN – March 28, 2025
The life simulation game, inZOI, is currently available in early access on PC. Players have reported their astonishment upon discovering they can run over children within the game, despite it having a Teen rating. Please be advised that the following section contains descriptions of inZOI gameplay that some readers may find disturbing.
Interestingly, the ESRB’s listing for inZOI does not explicitly state that players can run over characters, though it does note that Zois, the game’s characters, can die from “traffic accidents.” This game allows players to create, customize, and control realistic characters known as Zois as they navigate through their daily lives. Players can set and pursue various goals as they interact with other Zois in the town. The gameplay also includes the possibility of violent interactions between Zois, depending on the prompts chosen by players (e.g., “Pick a fight”; “Throw a punch”).
For more details, read the full article at IGN →
Ubisoft and Tencent to Establish a New Company Overseeing Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
Ubisoft and Tencent are setting up a new ‘dedicated subsidiary’ that will concentrate on developing game ecosystems for the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises. These ecosystems are intended to be evergreen and multi-platform. “As we accelerate our company’s transformation, this is a pivotal step in modifying Ubisoft’s operational model. It will make us agile and ambitious,” stated Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot. He further elaborated, “Our focus is on constructing robust game ecosystems that will remain evergreen. We aim to amplify high-performing brands and create new IPs, utilizing cutting-edge and emerging technologies. With the establishment of a dedicated subsidiary to lead the development for three of our largest franchises, and Tencent joining as a minority investor, we are capitalizing on the value of our assets, fortifying our balance sheet, and setting up these franchises for long-term growth and success.”
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Save Up to $20 on Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games in Today’s Spring Sales
Source: IGN – March 28, 2025
There’s no denying the buzz around Pokémon Legends Z-A within the gaming community. Despite the anticipation, an exact release date within its late 2025 launch window remains unconfirmed, even following its recent showcase in the Nintendo Direct. However, while fans wait, Woot is offering a respite with discounts of up to 33% on current Pokémon games for the Nintendo Switch. This means potential savings of up to $20 on titles that might still be lurking in your backlog. Within Woot’s Spring Video Game Sale, the star deals include $20 price reductions on Pokémon: Let’s Go Eevee and Pokémon Shield, both of which originally hit the market with a $60 price tag.
Continue reading the full article at IGN →
Greedfall 2 Strives to Recover from a Poor Early Access Launch with Combat Overhaul and New Ship Addition
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
In his September 2024 preview of Greedfall 2, PC Gamer’s Fraser Brown described the decision by developer Spiders to completely revamp the original game’s combat system and release it in a rough early access state as a “risky gamble”. These words proved to be quite prophetic. Although the first Greedfall game is highly regarded, especially among fans of the old-school European RPG (Eurojank), Greedfall 2 has not been received as positively. The main criticism is its combat system. Numerous negative reviews on Steam, many from fans of the first game, describe it as slow, shallow, clunky, and simply not fun.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Raidou Remastered: Shin Megami Tensei Spinoff Arriving on PC this June
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
With the trend of nearly every game making its way to PC, Nintendo Direct showcases have become a hotbed of exciting announcements. Among the latest is the much-anticipated Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Originally released in 2006 on PlayStation 2, Raidou Remastered is a historical spinoff from the renowned Shin Megami Tensei series by Atlus. This title is the first in a two-part series about a paranormal detective solving mysteries and averting potential apocalypses in Tokyo during the 1930s. Now, PC gamers are in for a treat as the game is set to launch this June. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the second part of the adventure won’t be far behind.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
An Underrated Anime Golf Game Series Welcomes its First PC Entry in Nearly 30 Years
Source: PC Gamer – March 27, 2025
Despite its general underappreciation, golf has carved a unique niche within the realm of video game sports. The overall disinterest in this genre can often be attributed to the fact that many of these games are populated by real-life golfers who, while they may be celebrities to some, merely appear as a random collection of individuals to many others. This is where the unique appeal of ‘Everybody’s Golf’ comes in.
Established in the late ’90s, ‘Everybody’s Golf’ skillfully merges a relaxed, cartoonish style with authentic, solid physics, and movement mechanics. This delightful blend has allowed it to quietly infiltrate the golf game genre, making it the only series where I’ve found genuine enjoyment in the repetitive action of swinging a golf club at a ball.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
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