Today, the preview trailer for Absolum was unveiled, offering us our initial glimpse into the realm of Talamh. Dotemu characterizes the gameplay as a fusion of beat ’em up combat and roguelike elements, and by the end of the trailer, we get a sense of what they’re referring to. In different 2D settings, players are shown engaging in fierce battles with mythical creatures.
In blacksmithing, there are essentially two essential elements: a blueprint (or recipe) and the necessary resources. The blueprint serves as your guide for identifying the materials required to create your desired tool. Typically, you won’t know where to find every material, and Deer Skin is one of the rare materials that necessitates some effort in acquiring it specifically.
Prior to venturing into Wilds for the most challenging hunts, I only played once in both Low Rank and High Rank. Indeed, my journey has been relatively straightforward. However, after witnessing seasoned hunters declare that World, Rise, and almost every Monster Hunter release from the past 14 years were too simple, I find myself questioning: If such discussions have arisen previously, why is it only now that we’re having them?
Behaviour Interactive has shared information on their social media about the removal of Hellraiser content from Dead by Daylight. As announced, The Cenobite killer and related cosmetics associated with the Hellraiser Chapter have been taken down from official stores, and starting April 4, 2025, they will no longer be available in the in-game store either. Players who currently own The Cenobite killer and its accompanying cosmetics can continue to use them, but those who haven’t purchased Hellraiser content before April 4, 2025, will not have the opportunity to obtain it after that date as it will be permanently discontinued.
This week, Studio Sasanqua debuted with a trailer and launched a fresh Japanese website. The studio is being helmed by Kenji Ozawa, who previously held a key position at Ouka. After numerous employees were let go from Ouka following the release of Visions of Mana, Ozawa publicly expressed dissatisfaction about the situation and subsequently left the studio. Soon after, Ouka closed its doors. With Sasanqua, Ozawa aims to prevent a similar fate for the studio under his leadership.
The debut trailer for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 remakes reveals updated adaptations of these classic games. Beyond what was originally offered, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 (THPS 3+4) will introduce fresh skaters and skate parks as bonus content.
This week, Apple unveiled the upcoming 2025 iPad Air update via a press release on their website. Starting prices for the two available sizes are set at $599 for an 11-inch model and $799 for a 13-inch model, respectively. Pre-orders are currently being accepted and the device is projected to be delivered starting March 12, 2025. The main highlight of this update is the inclusion of the latest M3 chip from Apple Silicon. This new chip reportedly doubles the performance of an iPad Air with an M1, while offering up to 3.5 times faster speed compared to an iPad Air with the A14 Bionic chip. Additionally, the tablet will be compatible with various Apple accessories such as the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
This week, the team responsible for the Acclaim comeback announced the brand’s resurgence via a press statement. They are planning to make a return with a focus on assisting independent studios and developing unique intellectual properties, as mentioned by Josef.
During the demonstration, I didn’t quite grasp the essence of FUMES. It seems to me that you are a mercenary in the style of Mad Max, as suggested by the customized death cars, noteworthy license plate “Not M4x”, and your readiness to confront a formidable desert adversary often avoided by others. Your vehicle-mounted machine gun and shotgun hint at a level of courage that sets you apart from many.
2025 is eagerly awaiting the release of Split Fiction, a highly anticipated game. The reason for this excitement lies in the fact that it’s being developed by none other than acclaimed director Josef Fares, under the wing of Hazelight Studios. This team has previously wowed us with their exceptional work on A Way Out and It Takes Two, which was named Game of the Year in 2021.