Video game news in review: The biggest news from the week of April 4, 2025
This week, headlines about video games were primarily centered around the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Given its significance, it’s no surprise that this topic is capturing everyone’s attention. Let’s delve into some key aspects now!
Nintendo Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2
Indeed, I too had been eagerly anticipating 9 am EST on April 2nd for updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s been quite some time since we’ve had a new Nintendo console, and the swirling rumors only heightened my excitement. Watching that hour-long presentation felt like a breath of fresh air in the gaming community.
Earlier this week, we discussed our top six picks from the presentation, but there’s a lot more depth to it beyond those six points.
Which leads to the next point of coverage…
Hands-on reviews of the Nintendo Switch 2
After the Nintendo Direct presentation, many news outlets have started sharing their reviews of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Generally speaking, these reviews are quite positive as they highlight the upgrades made to this new console. While these improvements aren’t revolutionary, they enhance an already solid device that, although powerful for its time, was somewhat outdated.
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If you’re interested in exploring more details, IGN and Game Informer both offer insightful reads. Furthermore, some new Switch 2 games such as “Donkey Kong Bananza” and “Mario Kart World” have been examined extensively during a Nintendo Treehouse: Live session. However, it’s worth noting that throughout the entire presentation, no calls for price reductions were made by the audience.
Delay to the Switch 2 preorders
Let’s wrap up our discussion about the Nintendo Switch 2 for now and move on. It was announced earlier today that the preorder dates for the Switch 2, initially set for April 9, have been postponed to a yet-to-be-determined date due to tariffs imposed by Trump. Despite this delay, the official launch date remains June 5.
As a seasoned movie critic, I must confess that the upcoming shake-up in the gaming world is not going to spare just the Nintendo Switch 2. Buckle up, folks, because we’re in for a turbulent journey ahead!
Ghost of Yōtei gets more story details
On PlayStation’s official page, you can find the following description for the story of the highly anticipated sequel to “Ghost of Yōtei”. Here it is:
“Embark on a thrilling adventure as the vengeful spirit of a once-beloved samurai seeking justice in the hauntingly beautiful world of Yōtei. Unravel the mysteries of your past and uncover the secrets that have plagued this land for centuries.”
“Join an exciting journey as a vengeful samurai ghost seeking justice in the hauntingly beautiful world of Yōtei. Discover the secrets of your own past and unravel the centuries-old mysteries that have been haunting this land.
“300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, a new warrior – Atsu – rises from the ashes of her homestead.
Filled with fury and determination, Atsu will hunt down those responsible for the death of her family and exact her revenge. Every odd job and bounty will provide the coin she needs for her journey. But how she fights, survives, and evolves the legend of the Ghost, will be up to you.”Ghost of Yōtei’s PlayStation page
It appears that Atsu might be seeking vengeance for her family’s death, hinting at a potential pursuit of those responsible. Additionally, there seems to be an element suggesting a bounty hunting mechanic, though this is only speculation at this point. We’ll have to wait and see for confirmation. They remain committed to the 2025 release date!
Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup
If you felt that this month was light on gaming options, fear not! Xbox Wire’s recent blog post offers a comprehensive list of new games joining the Game Pass library from April 3 onwards, and the selection is quite substantial.
Starting from April 3rd, you will gain access to the following titles: “Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition”, “All You Need Is Help”, “Still Wakes the Deep”, and “Wargroove 2”. On April 8th, you’ll be able to play “South of Midnight” on its release day, along with “Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition”.
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