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In a fresh developer diary video, Riot Games unveiled insights about the upcoming 2XKO Alpha Lab 2 playtest. Game lead Tom Cannon and team members detailed the enhancements made in 2XKO since its last appearance. The developers also disclosed the dates for this playtest – it’s scheduled from April 18 to April 20, 2025. Participants can join from the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The playable platforms include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

The financially successful Final Destination film series, earning over $650 million at the box office, has consistently adhered to its original structure. Every installment kicks off with a devastating incident, such as a roller coaster crash (in Part 3) or an airplane explosion (in the first movie), which is later revealed to be a premonition experienced by one of the characters. By warning others and thereby thwarting death’s plan, they manage to save a group of people. However, as the saying goes, “Cheat death once, you cheat it for all,” so each character meets their demise in unusual ways, often due to complex series of events that lead directly to their deaths, following the exact sequence they would have died in had the initial accident occurred.

Players are requesting a greater sense of realism and interaction within the game environment. Proposals include allowing characters to sit on benches or interact with other environmental elements, providing opportunities for them to unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery. These enhancements would help players become more deeply engaged in the intricately designed landscapes of feudal Japan, as one Reddit user put it, aiming for an experience that feels authentic and immersive.

In this week’s Nintendo Direct broadcast on March 2025, Nintendo unveiled the upcoming game titled Rhythm Heaven Groove. The game appears to maintain the familiar elements that series fans have grown accustomed to. A peek into the gameplay revealed a collection of minigames designed to challenge our reflexes and rhythmic abilities. These games ranged from little blobs leaping through hoops, to ducks flying in formation, an assembly line worker smashing cans with a hammer, a woman catching and chopping vegetables, among other activities. Expected to release on the Nintendo Switch in 2026.

After the unveiling of Space Marine 3, touted as an “even more impressive” sequel, the development teams assured fans that they remain committed to the original game, emphasizing that they have no intention of leaving it behind due to the release of the third installment.

The sneak peek video for Tomodachi Life: A Fantastic Vacation depicts Mii characters breakdancing, appreciating blooms, and squabbling. It’s apparent that the series maintains its signature goofiness in a scene where a character dreams of an enormous friend-turned-kaiju looming over them.

Held in Jakarta, Indonesia, at the Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan from April 11 to 13, this event signifies the culmination of Year 3’s activities for the Snapdragon Pro Series, the globally renowned multi-genre mobile esports tournament.

In this week’s March 2025 Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed details about their new app, Nintendo Today. As per information on its website, you can download Nintendo Today onto your Apple or Android device through the App Store and Google Play. All you need is a Nintendo Online Account to access it. Once logged in, users can expect regular updates and news from Nintendo, along with an animated calendar featuring Nintendo characters and themes, as well as comics related to popular games.