Gaming News – April 15th

Published: April 16, 2025

By: Yefune Kenizi

La Quimera

Developer Reburn has announced that La Quimera, a story-driven first-person shooter set in dystopian Latin America, will launch on April 25th for PC via Steam. A closed beta featuring a mid-game mission will be available for 24 hours starting April 12th.

In La Quimera, players can play alone or with up to two friends, using futuristic weapons, exoskeletons, and combat abilities. The game is set in the year 2064, where microstates rely on mercenary forces amidst inter-state and corporate conflicts. Players take on intense campaigns across a megalopolis and jungle, battling rival factions and robotic enemies.

Key Features:

• Explore Together: Enjoy a story-driven shooter experience solo or in co-op, coordinating tactics, combining firepower, and sharing resources.

• Build Your Perfect Arsenal: Choose and customize weapons and exoskeleton parts to match your play style and enemy types.

• Fight Through Hostile Factions: Engage in battles against various factions with unique combat styles.

• Battle Robotic Enemies: Confront tough robotic foes with special abilities requiring unique tactics.

• Use Technology: Utilize a personal AI assistant for tactical guidance and support.

Watch the gameplay trailer here.

Sonic Rumble

Publisher SEGA has announced that Sonic Rumble will launch on May 8th for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. Pre-registrations for the game are now available on its official website. Upon reaching a milestone, players will receive rewards including stickers, in-game currency, and skins.

Sonic Rumble is set to introduce significant gameplay enhancements designed to add depth and strategic diversity to each round. Each character will have access to a set of skills, enabling players to customize their playstyle and approach challenges in various ways. With multiple skill slots available per character, players can experiment with different combinations to find the optimal fit for their preferred style. Additionally, the official global launch of Sonic Rumble will feature crews, allowing players to strategize and overcome obstacles as a unit. Both skills and crews will be accessible at launch, offering players a rich and engaging gameplay experience from day one.

Sonic Rumble is the first multiplayer party game in the acclaimed series, accommodating up to 32 players in chaotic survival battles.

Key Features:

• Explore a World Full of Charming Stages and Exciting Game Modes: Sonic Rumble offers a variety of stages with different themes and gameplay styles, including Run, Survival, Ring Battle, and more. Matches are short, making them suitable for casual play.

• Play With Friends and Family: Form squads of four players to compete against other squads globally.

• All Your Favorite Sonic Characters Are Here: Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, Dr. Eggman, and other iconic characters. Customize your characters with a variety of skins, animations, and effects.

• Game Setting: Players control a character from the Sonic series in a toy world created by Dr. Eggman, navigating obstacle courses and dangerous arenas.

• Loads of Music Brings the World of Sonic Rumble to Life: Featuring dynamic audio, including iconic tunes from the Sonic series.

For more information and pre-registration details, visit the official website. A new release date trailer was also revealed at https://youtu.be/ve3OC40IxvQ

Persona 3 Reload

Atlus has announced a demo for Persona 3 Reload, available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Released over a year after the game's February 2nd, 2024, launch, this demo covers the opening section up to the first major boss battle, with progress carrying over to the full game. Persona 3 Reload can be played on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.

Additional details:

• The demo lets users play the opening section and carry save data to the full version.

• Specifications differ between the demo and full version.

• The demo can be replayed.

• Features of Persona 3 Reload demo:

• Begin your journey and face the first major boss battle against a large Shadow.

• Strengthen Social Links with classmates and memorable characters.

• Navigate the mysterious Tartarus with new layouts and challenges each visit.

• Engage in strategic turn-based combat.

• Customize your team through Persona Fusion.

• Enjoy modernized visuals, UI, and soundtrack.

Ensure your full game is updated to carry over demo save data.

Be careful not to overwrite save data when playing both versions, as they share a network slot.

Grand Theft Auto Online

Take down the original high-stakes scores with double rewards on GTA Online’s Classic Heists. Additionally, enjoy 2X GTA$ and RP on Pizza Deliveries, new Community Series selections, Hasta La Vista returns, and more.

Los Santos offers numerous paths to prosperity, yet few ventures compare to the excitement of the original Heists. Complete The Fleeca Job, assist in The Prison Break, gather intelligence with The Humane Labs Raid, transport contraband in Series A Funding, and tackle The Pacific Standard Job for 2X GTA$ and RP this week.

Completing any two Heist Finales this week will fulfill the Weekly Challenge and provide an additional bonus of GTA$100,000. For those looking to begin their heisting career, a High-End Apartment equipped with a planning room is essential, available at a 30% discount from the Dynasty 8 website. To find a reliable crew, join our official Discord server and use the LFG (Looking For Group) channels.

Next week, anticipate one of San Andreas’ prominent entrepreneurs experiencing the effects of his own supply. Prepare for a new version of a classic mode along with themed rewards just in time for 4/20.

2X GTA$ and RP on Pizza Delivery

If teamwork and preparation aren't your preference, delivering pizzas may be more suitable, earning 2X GTA$ and RP. Visit any of the three Pizza This… locations in Los Santos to start.

2X GTA$ and RP on Hasta La Vista

Hasta La Vista is an intense race where bikers strive to reach the finish line while evading truckers attempting to stop them. All payouts are doubled on this returning mode through April 16th. Head to Legion Square to join the Featured Series.

3X GTA$ and RP on the Community Series

Explore the latest batch of Community Series Jobs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Enhanced, offering triple rewards through April 16th. Created by the Rockstar Community, these selections include a parkour Race, a 4/20-themed event, tactical Team Deathmatches, and more.

Highlighted Community Series Jobs:

• Panto Power Pipes by lukemac1994: Engage in a thrilling Stunt Race navigating stunt tubes and dodging wind turbines.

• EKU – VineWeed by Ujamino: Celebrate 4/20 by racing past the reimagined Vinewood Sign.

• A2 - THE QUARRY by Andruk22: Participate in a strategic Team Deathmatch with limited resources.

• [- FATAL SHØØT -] by The-_FiienD: Survive in a dangerous Team Deathmatch with minimal cover.

• Jump'hit by JeeVeePee: Master vehicle control in mid-air during this high-octane Stunt Race.

• M-Parkour#gauntlet by M-a-r-c-i-o: Test your parkour skills in the Community Series' first parkour Race.

• RMX - H200 2023 by Eyzixio: Experience precision and speed in this sea-level stunt circuit.

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Highlighted Robberies:

• The Podium Robbery: Grotti Cheetah Classic (Top Tier)

• The Duggan Robbery: Pegassi Toros (Standard Tier)

• The Cargo Ship Robbery: Benefactor Stirling GT (Standard Tier)

Discounts:

• High-End Apartments: 30% off via Dynasty 8

• Karin Kuruma (Armored) (Sports): 30% off

• RUNE Zhaba (Off-Road): 30% off

• HVY Insurgent Pick-Up (Off-Road): 30% off

• Vapid Winky (Off-Road): 30% off

• Dewbauchee Vagner (Super): 30% off

• Mammoth Squaddie (SUV): 30% off

• Dinka Kanjo SJ (Coupe): 30% off

• Pfister Neon (Sports): 30% off

• Dinka RT3000 (Sports): 30% off

• Bravado Greenwood (Muscle): 30% off

• Karin Boor (Off-Road): 30% off

• Vysser Neo (Sports): 30% off

• Bravado Half-track (Military): 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts:

• El Strickler Military Rifle (Free for GTA+ Members)

• Heavy Rifle (40% off for GTA+ Members)

• Military Rifle (50% off)

• Stun Gun, Heavy Sniper, Marksman Pistol, Knife, Molotovs, Grenades, Tear Gas

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Showroom Vehicles:

• Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom:

• Declasse Tulip (Muscle)

• Coil Voltic (Super)

• Western Rat Bike (Motorcycle)

• Lampadati Michelli GT (Sports Classic)

• Coil Raiden (Sports)

• Luxury Autos Showroom:

• Vapid Clique Wagon (Muscle)

• Canis Terminus (Off-Road)

• Test Track and Prize Ride:

• Premium Test Ride (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC [Enhanced]): Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle)

• Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for two consecutive days to win the Übermacht Cypher (Sports) with the limited-time Fleeca Circuit livery.

• On the Test Track:

• Vapid Peyote Gasser (Muscle)

• Progen GP1 (Super)

• Western Wolfsbane (Motorcycle)

The Lucky Wheel: Karin Previon (Coupe)

GTA+ Member Benefits:

GTA+ Members can now claim a free Bollokan Envisage (Sports) at The Vinewood Car Club with an exclusive Full Futurism livery. Members also receive the free LD Organics 420 Hockey Jersey and matching Cap in celebration of the high holiday.

Furthermore, GTA+ Members may still claim the Classics Collection through May 28th and continuously access classic Rockstar Games titles in the GTA+ Games Library. Learn more and sign up at the GTA+ site.

Also, a trailer for GTA V/Online Enhanced has been released https://youtu.be/dtJj0So2yq4

The Last of Us Complete Collector's Edition

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog have announced The Last of Us Complete bundle, including Part I and Part II Remastered. Available digitally for $99.99 on PlayStation 5, with a physical Collector’s Edition launching July 10th for $109.99. It comes with a SteelBook case, discs, the Left Behind prequel chapter, comics with new cover art, lithographic prints, and a thank-you letter from Neil Druckmann. A launch trailer is available: https://youtu.be/AE67zDoBd7s

The Last of Us Part I Remastered offers advanced visual fidelity, DualSense integration, revamped gameplay mechanics, improved controls, enhanced exploration and combat, fast loading times, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and immersive 3D audio.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered introduces graphical improvements, DualSense controller features, No Return: A Roguelike Survival Mode, developer commentary, Guitar Free Play, Speedrun Mode, Descriptive Audio, Speech to Vibrations, and unlockable character and weapon skins for Ellie and Abby. PlayStation Network account required for some features.

Katana ZERO

Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Askiisoft have released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Katana ZERO DLC. The publisher confirmed that the DLC is still coming, and it's free. The DLC will feature new characters, levels, gameplay, and story. The trailer showcases new levels, backgrounds, and enemies. Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/_Evgh1Es_Z8

Katana ZERO is currently available on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. The downloadable content promises to continue Zero’s journey with fresh elements worth the wait.

Katana ZERO is a neo-noir action-platformer with fast-paced, instant-death combat where players slash, dash, and manipulate time to uncover their past. Use traps, explosives, and creative strategies to overcome enemies, with cinematic sequences weaving through the gameplay to an unexpected conclusion.

Where Winds Meet

Everstone Studio has announced a closed beta test for the upcoming action RPG, Where Winds Meet, from May 16th to 19th. The test will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC. Registrations are currently open on the game’s website. A new trailer for 2025 was also released here. A FAQ about the closed beta test can be found here. Where Winds Meet is set to launch globally sometime in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It is currently available only in China.

Where Winds Meet is an open-world action–adventure RPG set in ancient China during the tenth century, an era known as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Players will take on the role of a young sword master on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their identity.

The game allows players to explore the vastness of ancient China during a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue, power struggles, and significant battles. Players can create their own story as they unravel the mysteries surrounding their birth and destiny amidst the chaos of ancient dynasties.

Players engage in various combat techniques using their fists, sword, spear, bow, and spirit to defeat enemies. The game features a legendary tale where players forge their own path.

The adventure spans from tranquil countryside to lively cities, featuring interconnected nature and society with realistic weather conditions, consequences from natural disasters, and human conflicts.

Players can uncover thousands of points of interest, discover over 20 regions, interact with diverse characters, and participate in numerous activities. They can play traditional Chinese ancient instruments, solve puzzles from enigmatic cats, and more.

Character customization and progression feature a unique eastern combat system inspired by Wuxia with multiple weapons and skills to unlock and upgrade. Close-quarters combat includes weapons like Spear, Sword, Dual Blades, Glaive, Umbrella, and Fan. Skills such as Acupuncture Hitting, Lion’s Roar, and Tai Chi can be unlocked. Bow and arrow can be used for ranged combat, and stealth tactics can disorient foes.

Players have the option to impact the world and its characters, who will respond accordingly. Activities include rebuilding houses, healing wounds, or fighting enemies. The game allows choices that shape the player's legend.

The game offers over 100 hours of narrative-driven exploration. It supports multiplayer with up to four friends, enabling collaborative adventures.

Player-versus-player battles are available for those seeking competitive challenges. The game features ongoing updates that provide additional content to expand the player's legend over time.

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