Top 10 Gaming News of the day: March 03, 2023
Here’s the latest news from the gaming and esports world.
1. Destiny 2: Lightfall is not how it was originally planned, says a recent leak
Bungie's Destiny 2: Lightfall is not what was first envisioned, and what the game now exists is 'kind of like a filler' as per a rumor. Destiny Leaks wrote in a tweet, “I guess Bungie didn’t feel like changing the DLC name or something. Seems like Bungie didn’t originally plan on having this whole DLC exist”.
2. WWE 2K23 reveals a new graphic containing several clues
2K development has released a new graphic for the upcoming wrestling game WWE 2K23. The image is filled with several symbols and logos. The image has various names and words, including Chase U, Trick Williams, Nathan Frazer, and others. A rabbit carrying a diamond can also be seen on the upper right, which is extremely close to the game's name.
3. Valve announces the most played titles on Steam Deck for February
Valve has revealed the most played games on Steam Deck for the month of February. The top 20 titles of February 2023 by the hours played are as follows:
- Hogwarts Legacy
- ELDEN RING
- Vampire Survivors
- Stardew Valley
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Grand Theft Auto V
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- Hades
- Brotato
- Persona 5 Royal
- MONSTER HUNTER RISE
- The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
- Fallout 4
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Valheim
- Slay the Spire
- Marvel’s Midnight Suns
- NBA 2K23
- Project Zomboid
4. Sony is launching a limited edition LeBron James PS5 Controller
NBA superstar LeBron James and PlayStation are collaborating to release a special limited edition PS5 featuring LeBron James. The NBA star has already appeared in a variety of game-related content, and he is now a part of the new PlayStation Playmaker program.
5. Xbox free games with Gold Games for March 2023 available now
Xbox Live Gold members and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can grab up to two games by the end of March, playable on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The free games include Truberbrook, Sudden Strike 4 - Complete Edition, and several others.
6. Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2: All that you need to know
If Epic follows its usual pattern, Season 2 will begin on March 10, 2023, following the conclusion of the previous Season on March 1. According to leaks, Chapter 4 Season 2 will be cyberpunk-themed, with Eren Yeager from the anime series Attack on Titan serving as the battle pass bonus skin.
7. PlayStation Plus free titles for March 2023 announced
Sony has revealed the free titles that will be available on PlayStation Plus this month. Code Vein, Battlefield 2042, and Minecraft Dungeons are the upcoming new titles. The three games will be available for free download on PlayStation Plus beginning March 7, 2023, and will remain free until April 3, 2023.
8. Olympic Esports Series 2023 commences Qualifiers - announces International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee has announced the commencement of The Olympic Esports Series 2023. The competitive games to be featured in the Olympic Esports Week 2023, are presented by the International Federations of the sport, and the game publishers. The International Olympic Committee has revealed the list of games that will be competed in. Players can check the list here.
9. Sony Gaming Headsets and Earbuds on discount at Amazon
The Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless earbuds which are normally sold for $200 are available for $148 right now. The Inzone H9 which is originally for $300 is available for $278 after a discount. The Inzone H7 is further available for $198 and Inzone H3 for $78.
10. Tekken 8 new gameplay trailer shows Jin Kazama with Devil alter ego pitted against Kazuya Mishima
Bandai Namco has released a new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer for Jin Kazama. Jin Kazama is one of the sought-after playable characters of this installment, as players can see that Jin is tapping into the powers of his alter ego, rather than being overpowered by it. The latest gameplay trailer demonstrates these powers of Jin Kazama’s and it really looks spectacular.