Gaming

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 feels fresh but familiar

Definitely nailed the landing

Published

August 11, 2025

Some games punish you for every mistake, but Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 makes failure oddly fun. Even after bailing for the hundredth time, I still found myself hitting “retry” again and again.

It’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and high-energy skateboarding adrenaline — the kind of mix that hooks you in whether you’re a seasoned pro or, like me, just really bad at the game.

Beefy tutorial

I missed the franchise’s first big refresh a few years back, so I made sure to run through the full tutorial this time. Totally worth it.

It covers everything — from ollies, kickflips, and grinds to wall rides, transfers, and advanced tricks whose names I’ve already forgotten.

The tutorial shows you every move, but it’s up to you to chain them into combos for big points. You’ll need those skills for the other game modes.

Steady progression

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 has a nice throwback feel to it in that you can totally conquer the game with skill alone. That’s something that feels fresh in today’s era of microstransactions.

Career Mode requires you to complete a set number of objectives per map to unlock the next one. For someone like me (read: not exactly a skateboarding prodigy), that meant plenty of retries — but each run felt different.

For someone not very skilled like yours truly, it took plenty of tries before I was able to unlock different maps. But those different tries all felt unique. Each run, you’re free to do whatever you want.

There were runs where I was gunning for one objective the first minute. But when it felt unachievable in that run, I quickly pivoted to a different objective making the run feel worth the try. That’s why every run feels fresh.

Objectives range from racking up points from combos, completing collectibles, or map-specific objectives that involve NPCs or completing transfers and tricks unique to that stage.

New skaters, create your skater

The game didn’t just bring back the skaters from the original release. They also added a healthy number of new and notable skaters from all around the world.

The new skaters in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 include Chloe Covell, Yuto Horigome, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright, Letícia Bufoni, Margie Didal, Rayssa Leal, Aurélien Giraud, Nora Vasconcellos, Riley Hawk, Nyjah Huston, Tyshawn Jones, Shane O’Neill, Leo Baker, and Lizzie Armanto.

Most of my runs were done with Philippine pride Margie Didal. Fun fact: this writer actually met Margie Didal before her rise to global prominence when she represented the Philippines in the Olympics. There’s just something inherently cool about meeting someone in person and them being a character in a video game later on.

Sticking with one or two skaters can be to your advantage as you try to unlock more maps. You gain stat boosts and more familiarity with the skater’s capabilities as you go along.

As you progress, you also unlock more customization options. These range from cosmetics to adding tricks to your arsenal.

As you rack up more tricks, you’ll become more ready to create your own skater or unlock more skaters. My first target was to unlock Michael Angelo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Mickey + Skateboarding just feels right. Definitely a cowabunga moment.

There are more skaters available making it a prime candidate for massive replayability.

Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 your Game Match?

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 qualifies as both a quick pickup-and-play or a game that you can really sink your teeth into. There are plenty of maps and characters to unlock and each run feels fresh. Upping your skills also feels challenging but not unattainable. That makes this game an easy Swipe Right.

It’s the perfect in-between game when you want to take a break from RPGs or those really big story-driven AAA games. And there’s plenty to do in the game that you’ll likely be able to squeeze plenty of playtime from it for the next few years.

Gaming

Resident Evil Requiem is out now

30 years later

Published

February 28, 2026

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Resident Evil Requiem is now available worldwide, marking the ninth mainline entry in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise.

The game launches today on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GeForce NOW. Set 30 years after the Raccoon City Incident, the story returns players to the ruins of a city that defined the series’ legacy.

This time, players follow two protagonists: newcomer Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst investigating a string of mysterious deaths tied to her mother’s murder, and returning fan favorite Leon S. Kennedy. As their paths converge at the center of a new outbreak, both must confront the lingering trauma of Raccoon City and uncover the truth behind the incident that changed the world.

First-person or third-person

For the first time in the series, players can freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, blending immersive horror with more dynamic action. Multiple difficulty settings are available, including a Casual mode with aim assist and a Standard (Classic) mode that reintroduces the Ink Ribbon save system while playing as Grace.

Editions available

Resident Evil Requiem is available in Standard and Deluxe editions. The Deluxe edition includes five costumes, four weapon skins, two screen filters, two charms, and additional bonus content. A Premium Steelbook Edition bundles the Deluxe content with a limited-edition lenticular card, available while supplies last.

Capcom is also celebrating the launch with a slate of collaborations and collectibles. These include a themed Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, the franchise’s first-ever amiibo figures of Grace and Leon arriving July 30, 2026, limited-edition watches designed with Hamilton, a one-of-a-kind Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT created as Leon’s in-game vehicle, and 1/6 scale collectible figures launching this fall.

Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy

To mark the series’ 30th anniversary, the Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy orchestral concert series will tour Japan, North America, and Europe later this year. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition also arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 today, alongside a Generation Pack bundle exclusive to the platform.

With a return to Raccoon City and a new chapter in survival horror underway, Resident Evil Requiem ushers in what Capcom calls a new era for the iconic franchise.

Gaming

Tales of Berseria Remastered is out now on consoles and PC

A tale of emotion returns

Published

February 28, 2026

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Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Tales of Berseria Remastered is out now. It’s available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The remaster brings back the 2016 action RPG with visual and quality-of-life upgrades tailored for current-generation platforms. A new launch trailer accompanies the release. It offers a fresh look at Velvet’s journey, her party members, and her fateful clash with Altorius.

In celebration of the launch, fans in Southeast Asia can join an exclusive giveaway for a chance to win signed memorabilia from their favorite cast member. Details are available via Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s official Facebook and Instagram pages. A special video featuring the voice cast has also been released as part of the festivities.

A revenge story returns

Originally released in 2016, Tales of Berseria stood out as the first entry in the long-running franchise to feature a solo female protagonist. Players step into the role of Velvet. Her once gentle nature gives way to a burning desire for revenge after the death of her younger brother.

The remastered edition preserves the emotional weight of that story while refining the experience for modern hardware. Players can now toggle enemy encounters in fields and dungeons and view clearer destination icons for smoother navigation. The familiar Grade Shop is also unlocked from the start, allowing for a more flexible playthrough.

More than 70 pieces of DLC from the original release are included, ranging from character outfits inspired by previous Tales titles to helpful equipment for early adventures.

Game editions and bonuses

Tales of Berseria Remastered is available in both physical and digital formats. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a Battle BGM pack, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and a Super Growth Support Herb Set.

Early purchasers and pre-order customers receive the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, which includes Apple Gel x10, Grape Gel x10, Life Bottle x10, and Panacea Bottle x10.

Physical copies also feature a reversible inlay with two different cover designs.

Gaming

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will launch in 2027

The region is based on Southeast Asia.

Published

February 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The tenth generation of Pokémon is here! Kicking off the franchise’s celebration for thirty successful years, The Pokémon Company announced the next mainline games: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.

The announcement trailer started with a nostalgic reminiscing of a Pikachu across all the different generations over the years. A sudden knock on the door breaks the protagonist’s reminiscing. At the door are two Pikachu dressed in vacation clothes, standing outside a beach house on stilts.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves isn’t just another trip to another roaring urban-to-rural region. Rather, the generation’s yet-unnamed region wants you to take a vacation in a place inspired by Southeast Asia.

Because of its tropical locale, a lot of the Pokémon featured are more nature- and animal-based. You won’t see a lot of the newer creatures inspired by objects here.

The region will also have a variety of biomes including a forest, a beach, and even an underground volcanic section. And, making a comeback for the first time in years, there will seemingly be an underwater biome filled with aquatic Pokémon.

Highlighting the new generation are three new starter Pokémon: Browt, the Grass-type bird Pokémon; Pombon, the Fire-type dog Pokémon; and Gecqua, the Water-type gecko Pokémon.