The upcoming Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been rated in the US by the ESRB, but its description might come across as familiar.
15.03.2024 - 15:41 / gadgets.ndtv.com / Nixxes Software / Team Ninja
2024 is shaping up to be top-heavy for video game release, with major titles like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League already out of the gates. March promises to be a busy month for video games, too. WWE 2K24 released on March 8, bringing its familiar and fun wrestling playground in an updated package. Team Ninja's latest action-RPG, Rise of the Ronin, comes out later this month. The developer is known for its gruelling but rewarding Souls-like Nioh series and is expanding the scope this time around with an open-world, narrative-driven role-playing title.
There are a couple of major ports coming this month, too. First up is Hi-Fi Rush, an Xbox and PC exclusive that's launching on PS5 on March 18. Last month, Xbox had announced its plans to release four of its first-party titles on PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The acclaimed rhythm-action game from Tango Gameworks is first in line. Then, there's Horizon Forbidden West, finally arriving on PC on March 21, after a two-year exclusive run on PlayStation consoles.
The month's standout release, perhaps, is Dragon's Dogma 2, a long-awaited sequel to 2012's Dragon's Dogma. The action RPG, developed by Capcom, lets players take on monsters along with their party members in an open world setting. The game arrives March 22 on current-gen consoles and PC. There are several other interesting games from different genres coming this month. Here are our picks for the biggest titles on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch in March.
When: March 4
Where: PC
If you are a fan of RPGs and find yourself going back to Baldur's Gate III, then The Thaumaturge will be right up your alley. The turn-based RPG with a top-down perspective may not match the production value and scale of last year's blockbuster game, but it certainly punches above its weight in terms of a rich narrative and engaging gameplay. The protagonist of the game is Wictor Szulski, a detective and a thaumaturge investigating the death of his father.
A thaumaturge is a magician who can capture and command a special kind of spirit class known as salutors, who represent a certain human flaw. Once captured, the thaumaturge can use its abilities during battles. The description is enough to highlight the mystic and supernatural genre of the game, however, it has an equal part of historical fiction, as well, as the story moves along Russia-controlled Warsaw under the reign of a tsar.
The dialogue-heavy storytelling helps to build the rich narrative of a complex protagonist, who is waging battles both in the outer world and within himself, but the gameplay is also interesting. The primary combat is turn-based, which gives you ample
The upcoming Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been rated in the US by the ESRB, but its description might come across as familiar.
After months of speculation, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 has been launched in India. It is the third smartphone to be launched by the company in 2024, following the introduction of the OnePlus 12 and 12R in January. The standout features of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 include its 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and 100W fast charging. From features to price, know all about the new OnePlus Nord CE 4.
Rise of the Ronin is the latest joint from Team Ninja, and while it’s a large, challenging game, some might be wondering – what happens after I roll credits? Is there a New Game+ I can tackle? Are there are post-game features and content I can unlock? Don’t worry, we’re here to take some of the mystery out of Rise of the Ronin’s endgame…
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Closely examining the tiniest details can reveal the biggest story spoilers in . Though a partially open-world game, with certain sets of quests that can be completed in any order, is surprisingly linear. The main plot points of its three acts are deliberately paced, with certain information designed only to be revealed during pivotal dialogue scenes. While there's plenty of foreshadowing, and minor hints scattered throughout each area, it can sometimes be hard to put the pieces together before the big reveal.
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As Xbox Game Passcontinues to add new games to its library, including major releases from prior years like and, the service is scheduled to receive one of 2023's biggest games. Game Pass regularly rotates games in and out of its library, with some new titles playable on launch day, and others being added on a monthly basis. However, many games in the Game Pass catalog don't stick around forever, and will eventually be rotated out, so it's best for subscribers to play the games they're interested in as soon as possible.
Microsoft has announced the second wave of titles coming to Game Pass in March, starting with Lightyear Frontier on Game Preview for PC, Xbox Series X/S and the cloud, and MLB The Show 24 for cloud and consoles. Both titles are available today for subscribers.
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Team Ninja have released a new episode in Rise of the Ronin’s behind-the-scenes video series. Titled “The Cause” this latest entry puts the game’s dynamic story in focus.
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late March to early April, which includes Diablo IV, The Quarry, ARK: Survival Ascended, and more.
Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2 is out next week for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, and what better way to prepare than a near eight-minute gameplay overview with legendary actor Ian McShane? Check it out below, as McShane covers the story, setting, combat, Pawns and various threats that plague the world.