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Looking forward to an action-packed gaming month in April 2025! Six games are set to debut on Xbox Game Pass from the get-go, and here’s the rundown:

1. South of Midnight drops on Game Pass on the 9th, followed closely by Commandos: Origins on the same day.
2. Descenders Next will also arrive on April 9, and Blue Prince will follow suit on the 10th.
3. Tempopo is scheduled for April 17, and lastly, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 joins us on April 24.

And here’s a bonus title confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in April 2025 – it might not be a day one release, but it’s definitely worth the wait! Stay tuned for more updates on that front.

There’s been renewed speculation about the potential release of Injustice 3, following reports that James Gunn and Peter Safran have been discussing future projects with NetherRealm Studios and Rocksteady. Given their role in revitalizing the DC film universe, these discussions could suggest plans for interconnected games. While an official announcement of Injustice 3 might be some time off, adding Booster Gold to the game’s character lineup could make a strong case for its release.

As a thrilled fan, I’m excited to share that Naughty Dog officially confirmed the PC release date for “The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered” as April 3, 2025, during The Game Awards 2024. Back then, they hinted at PC-specific features without revealing specifics. However, a recent blog post has finally shed light on this mystery, giving us a glimpse into how seamlessly the game will run on our PC setups.

The Weekly Transmogrification Contest, happening in March and August, is a seven-day event where six players from World of Warcraft compete. This competition on Style Trial takes them to an isolated part of the Magister’s Terrace, assigning each player a random category for matching their gear. They have two minutes to tweak their armor, weapon, and character aesthetics before several rounds of voting decide the top three. Participants earn Trial of Style Tokens just for joining, with additional tokens going to the winners. Classes such as Paladins and Death Knights may receive category choices tailored to them occasionally.

Based on information from SteamDB (via Games Radar), Assassin’s Creed Shadows has had a fantastic debut on Steam with an unprecedented 41,412 players simultaneously at launch (as of the time this was written). To put it into perspective, Shadows has already surpassed the peak player count of AC Valhalla, which stood at 15,679 about 2.3 years ago by more than doubling its numbers. At present, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is less than 150 players away from breaking the record set by Assassin’s Creed Origins (41,551) that was achieved around 7.4 years ago. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey remains unsurpassed with a peak of 62,069 reached about 6.4 years ago. However, it is important to note that these games were not launched on Steam on their first day.

Although the device was never commercially launched, prototypes had been produced and were auctioned off. It’s worth noting that Ken Kutaragi, often referred to as the “Father of PlayStation”, owns an unseen prototype model hidden in his closet.

In the Atelier series, games are constructed around the idea of alchemy, combining elements of traditional role-playing game battles with a feature that lets players create items using alchemical synthesis. This includes producing ingredients for cooking and healing items, weapons, and armor. The franchise started in 1997 on the original PlayStation console with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg, which was the first game in its trilogy. Over the years, 25 mainline games have been released, along with various spin-offs, ports, and remakes.

Because the main characters in Dragon Ball have recently unveiled these new forms, some fans speculate that Gohan’s Beast form equals the power level of Beerus and other Destroyers. The astonishing demonstration of force this transformation has exhibited is truly remarkable, so let’s examine his power to determine if there’s any validity to the claim that Gohan now matches the Gods of Destruction.

Each spring in Stardew Valley, the charming Egg Festival unfolds on the 13th day. This is the initial festivity new farmers will stumble upon within the game. At first glance, it appears to be a delightful celebration of springtime. The town of Pelican is bedecked with vibrant decorations, Gus prepares a scrumptious meal featuring various egg-inspired dishes, and Pierre sets up a shop selling plants, cuddly bunnies, and other seasonal trinkets. Notably, this event also offers players the first opportunity to buy Strawberry Seeds, a valuable spring crop that can be reaped numerous times throughout the season.

It turns out that the Gold Points program, offered by Nintendo, has resonated strongly with its fanbase. Many members of My Nintendo who buy a sufficient number of games for their Switch console can effectively earn a free game using their accumulated Gold Points, and numerous individuals have leveraged this program extensively throughout the years. Regrettably, Nintendo declared last month that it would be phasing out the Gold Points program.