Welcome to our daily digest of the most exciting video game news! Today’s highlights feature:
- An exceptional RPG narrative that could have received a sequel from Dragon Age’s creator, had a single publisher taken the bold step to fund it.
- The much-speculated Oblivion remaster is indeed real: Critics are left dumbfounded as developer Virtuos inadvertently reveals screenshots and assets from the trailer.
- The greatest unexpected delight of 2025 so far: The complimentary prequel to one of my beloved indie RPGs, ingeniously developed with FromSoft’s 25-year-old game-making toolkit.
A potential sequel to one of the greatest RPG narratives ever, from the creator of Dragon Age, was halted due to a lack of publisher interest
Source: PC Gamer – April 15, 2025
In a frustrating reveal, Dragon Age creator David Gaider once worked on a proposed sequel to Planescape: Torment—one of the most influential narratives in video game history and a major inspiration for the critically acclaimed Disco Elysium. Despite the project’s promising potential, it was unfortunately abandoned due to a lack of funding from publishers. This news comes directly from Gaider himself, during a deep dive into his career trajectory that spans from joining BioWare in 1999 to co-founding his own studio, Summerfall, in 2017.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Oblivion Remaster Confirmed: Developer Virtuos Accidentally Reveals Trailer Screenshots and Assets
Source: PC Gamer – April 15, 2025
Contrary to initial skepticism, it appears the rumors of an Oblivion remaster were not unfounded. In fact, they’ve been decidedly confirmed. I must admit, my first instinct was to dismiss such speculative buzz. However, I stand corrected and will don a metaphorical tinfoil hat in light of my previous doubts. The much-debated Oblivion remaster is indeed a reality. A vigilant member of the r/gamingleaksandrumours subreddit spotted that Virtuos Games, a studio known for co-developing with various other studios – such as working on the Beyond Good & Evil remaster with Ubisoft – inadvertently exposed the uploads section of its website, thus confirming the remaster.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Free Prequel to a Favorite Indie RPG: A Surprise Gem of 2025, Made with a Classic FromSoft Game Making Toolset
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
2023’s Lunacid has remained a prominent name in the indie gaming scene. Inspired by FromSoftware’s King’s Field series, this first-person RPG takes players on an immersive journey through a secret-filled subterranean world. Kira LLC, the creative force behind Lunacid, has now unveiled its latest project. With a few surprising twists, Lunacid: Tears of the Moon serves as a prequel to the original game but takes place thousands of years prior.
The intriguing aspect of this release is its creation using the Sword of Moonlight, a game-making toolset based on the King’s Field series. This toolset was initially released by FromSoft in 2000 and has been actively maintained by a devoted community for over two decades. Using this ‘vintage’ toolset to create a prequel to a modern game adds an interesting layer of authenticity to the RPG’s ancient setting.
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Understanding Drones in REPO and Their Functions
Source: PC Gamer – April 15, 2025
REPO offers a wide range of items to enhance your gaming experience, among which drones stand out as a key tool designed to facilitate your extraction missions. Though they might appear as a hefty investment at the game’s onset, their utility value makes them worth every penny once you learn to operate them proficiently. Currently, there are five distinct types of drones in REPO. They mostly function to simplify your item transportation by making them lighter and easier to carry. However, there are a few exceptions. For instance, the Roll Drone, when attached to an item, significantly eases its rollability—a feature particularly useful in dodging larger adversaries.
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Discover Your Total Steam Expenditure: A Hidden Help Page Reveals All
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
A web tool is available which estimates the value of your Steam account based on the games you possess. However, it falls short of providing the exact amount you’ve invested in the platform, including microtransactions. This surprising figure is discreetly tucked away within Steam’s help menus. The pertinent Steam help page, recently brought to light by Reddit user trotski94, can be accessed through the following path in the Steam client: Help > Steam Support > My Account > Data Related to Your Steam Account > External Funds Used.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Baldur’s Gate 3 Concludes Updates with a Spectacular Final Patch
Source: Kotaku – April 15, 2025
Almost two years since its release, Larian Studios has concluded its active development for Baldur’s Gate 3 with its eighth and final patch, which launched on April 15. This comprehensive update introduces several long-awaited features, including crossplay multiplayer, photo mode, and 12 new subclasses.
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The update is now available across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Henceforth, the team will focus primarily on maintenance and bug fixes, marking this as the last major patch.
Read the full article at Kotaku →
Transforming Fallout 76: Bethesda’s Lesson in Turning Setbacks into Success
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
Upon its release, Fallout 76 was met with significant backlash. Jeff Gardiner, the person credited with the game’s turnaround, recalls a strong sense of déjà vu. “It echoed the controversy of Fallout 3,” he says. “We made a controversial decision that we believed would enhance the game. After securing everyone’s agreement and executing the plan, we realized it was a misstep.”
Many players may not recall the Fallout 3 controversy Gardiner is referencing, given Bethesda’s swift and effective response back then. In 2008, the studio faced criticism when it launched its reboot of the popular RPG series, and the main storyline ended abruptly.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Top Picks Today: Pokémon Journey Together, Kiryu Statue at IGN Store, Smart Lighting Deals, and Train Sim World 5
Source: IGN – April 15, 2025
The chance to discuss deals on Pokémon TCG and smart light bulbs in one place doesn’t come around often, but today is that day. Amazon has finally rolled out reasonable prices on Journey Together sealed products, marking the first “normal” launch we’ve seen since Stellar Crown. In other news, the IGN Store has opened preorders for a stunning Kazuma Kiryu statue. Humble also offers a train simulator bundle for a mere $15, packed with an astounding $283 worth of content. Additionally, Lepro is back with its AI lighting solutions, now at an even lower price. These deals are surprisingly hard to resist.
Check out the full article at IGN →
Stalker 2’s Latest Roadmap Features Modding Enhancements, A-life Updates, and Corpse Consumption by Mutants
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
The Zone, despite its infamous reputation for transforming a slight misstep into a fatal gravitational anomaly, is certainly showing signs of improvement. Following months of extensive patches that addressed many of Stalker 2’s initial shortcomings since its November launch, developer GSC Game World has recently unveiled its Q2 2025 update roadmap. This plan highlights the shift in focus from bug fixes to the introduction of new features. “The Zone is evolving and will continue to,” GSC Game World stated in an accompanying news post on Steam.
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Upcoming Reveal of Star Wars Zero Company, an XCOM-Inspired Game by Former Firaxis Developers
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
Star Wars Zero Company, the tactics-based game first teased by Bit Reactor in 2024, is set to be revealed this weekend. Despite the limited information, Electronic Arts promises a comprehensive preview during the Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Early leaks in March offered fans a glimpse of what appears to be a Star Wars-themed XCOM game. This isn’t unexpected given that many of Bit Reactor’s team are former Firaxis developers, including co-founder, CEO, and creative director Greg Foertsch, and lead animator Hector Antunez.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Rakes in $550 Million Globally, Threatening to Dethrone Mario’s Box Office Reign
Source: PC Gamer – April 15, 2025
Demonstrating its immense popularity, “A Minecraft Movie” has raked in a whopping $150 million during its opening weekend alone. The movie, which is based on the popular game Minecraft, has whipped up a frenzy, inspiring an unusual wave of popcorn-hurling behavior as it dominates the box office. There are no signs of this momentum slowing down. To date, its worldwide earnings have reached an impressive $552 million, positioning it as a potential contender to topple the 2023 Super Mario Bros movie as the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time. Tracking global ticket sales week by week can be challenging due to different reporting times across countries. However, based on domestic earnings alone, the movie’s success is undeniable.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Nvidia’s Most Affordable 2025 Graphics Card Could Be Its Most Significant
Source: Polygon – April 15, 2025
Nvidia has unveiled its GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti desktop graphics cards, which it believes will entice owners of its prior budget GPUs to upgrade. Despite being the least powerful in the sought-after RTX 50-series lineup, these cards still offer solid performance for 1080p gaming. This is due to the increase in CUDA cores, ray tracing cores, and Tensor AI cores compared to previous generations. Additionally, they are equipped with DLSS 4 enhancements, which include Multi Frame Generation to significantly increase frame rates in compatible games. Impressively, the pricing of these cards aligns with their budget-friendly features.
Read the full article on Polygon →
‘Date Everything’ Dating Sim Has Finally Set a Release Date
Source: PC Gamer – April 14, 2025
The much-anticipated dating simulator ‘Date Everything’, where literally everything in your house becomes a potential partner, has finally set a release date following its delay earlier this year. Officially scheduled for a June 17 launch, fans can now start the countdown to one of the most intriguing dating simulators ever conceived. In a recent Steam page update, the game’s developer, Sassy Chap Games, broke the news of the release date and shared essential details about the game. Players can look forward to choosing from 100 fully voiced characters, all of whom offer multiple endings based on your dialogue interactions.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
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