Today's Gaming Pulse
Capcom rolls out free demo for blockbuster Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold over 7 million copies, now offers a free demo across major platforms. Players can try early chapters on Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2, though progress cannot be transferred to the full game.
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League of Legends Lead Phroxzon Says "Frustrating" Counters Like Mel Are Part of the MOBA's "Secret Sauce"
League of Legends lead gameplay designer Matt “Phroxzon” Leung‑Harrison explained that champions like Mel Medarda are deliberately designed to be hard counters, creating moments where players feel “awesome” when they dominate. He argued that such frustrating matchups are part of the game’s "secret sauce," encouraging players to develop strategies and resilience. Phroxzon also reiterated Riot’s matchmaking goal of giving every player roughly a 50 % chance to win and discussed the balance between frequent patches and maintaining a stable meta. The interview underscores Riot’s philosophy of embracing difficulty as a core gameplay pillar.
How to Link Pokémon Champions to Pokémon Home
Linking Pokémon Champions to Pokémon Home lets players transfer their existing Pokémon collection into the new title without rebuilding teams from scratch. The process works on both Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of Home, requiring a simple account link via the...
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Rockstar Games Hacked, Team Behind It Threaten A Massive Data Leak If Not Paid Ransom [Update]
Rockstar Games confirmed a breach after ShinyHunters claimed access to its Snowflake cloud data via a compromised Anodot monitoring service. The hackers demanded a ransom payable by April 14, 2026 and threatened to leak corporate documents such as contracts and financial plans....
Sol Cesto, Steam's Most Exciting New Roguelike, Is One of 2026's Best
Steam’s indie roguelike Sol Cesto has launched its 1.0 version for Windows PC, cementing its status as a 2026 dark‑horse GOTY contender. The game reimagines classic dungeon crawling with a 4×4 grid where players click rows and rely on random...
I've Been Using Nvidia's Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation, and It Feels Like a Natural Step Forward for DLSS
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 now includes a dynamic multi‑frame generation mode that automatically scales AI‑generated frames based on scene complexity. The feature, accessible through the Nvidia Control Panel, lets users target a specific FPS, reducing unnecessary frame generation and its associated latency....
Overwatch Season 2 Is "Modernizing" Old Heroes, and I'm Ready for a Pharmercy Revival
Blizzard’s Overwatch Season 2 drops on April 14, introducing perk integrations for legacy heroes and a suite of social upgrades. Mercy receives a built‑in Flash Heal, Pharah gains Drift Thrusters for mobile Barrage, and Reaper adds the Dire Triggers long‑range volley. The...
Cluj-Napoca to Host Second PGL Event of 2027
PGL announced that its second 2027 CS:GO event will be held in Cluj‑Napoca, Romania from February 11‑21, with playoffs at the BTarena. The tournament will feature a $1 million prize pool split evenly between team winnings and a club share, plus $300,000...
Todd Howard Says that Starfield's New Game Plus Was "Us Asking You This Weird, Deep Question that I Actually Think...
Bethesda’s Free Lanes update overhauls Starfield’s New Game+ by redefining the Unity gateway. Players can now enter the Unity while retaining powers and, via a new Quantum Entanglement Device, transport up to 50 inventory items. The change also expands Quantum...
The MongolZ Outclass 3DMAX to Take Bronze in Bucharest
The MongolZ clinched third place at PGL Bucharest 2026 by beating 3DMAX 2‑0 in the decider. Their dominant play was highlighted by Techno’s 1.66 rating and a 30‑18 kill‑death line for the team’s top scorer. 3DMAX failed to capitalize on...
D7VK 1.7 Brings More Improvements For Legacy Direct3D On Vulkan
The open‑source D7VK project released version 1.7, extending its support for legacy Direct3D 3, 5, 6, and 7 APIs on Vulkan. The update refines vertex transformation, clipping, and lighting handling, and adds workarounds that enable more classic Windows games to...
10 Great Xbox 360 Games That Are Fun From the Onset
The article lists ten Xbox 360 games that hook players instantly, ranging from narrative‑driven hits like BioShock and Halo: Reach to multiplayer staples such as Castle Crashers and Trials Evolution. Each entry includes release data, genre, and key features that make...
Let's Talk About It: Which Xbox Console Is the Best-Looking of All Time and Why Is It the Xbox One...
The Windows Central editorial argues the Xbox One X is the most attractive console Microsoft has ever released. Its matte finish, solid weight and premium feel are highlighted against the slimmer One S and the performance‑first Series X. The piece also contrasts Xbox’s...
Epic Games to Launch Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter in November 2026
Epic Games, fueled by Disney's $1.5 billion 2024 investment, is developing a Disney‑branded extraction shooter slated for a November 2026 release. The project follows a recent layoff of 1,000 staff and internal doubts over its originality.
Tombwater Is a 2D Soulslike Bloodborne Fans Won’t Want to Miss
Indie developer Max Mraz releases Tombwater, a 2D Soulslike that channels Bloodborne’s gothic horror into a Wild West setting. Players control a gunslinger navigating a cursed town, wielding melee weapons, firearms, and spells, with combat emphasizing fast shooting and a...
Maybe It's Best if Quantic Dream's Star Wars: Eclipse Never Comes Out
Quantic Dream’s Star Wars: Eclipse remains "years off" from release, according to an Insider Gaming source, despite its 2021 announcement. Development has slowed dramatically, highlighted by lead writer Adam Williams exiting the studio in 2024. The French developer continues to wrestle...
The Actual Problem with Digital Games Isn’t Ownership, It’s Trust
Ubisoft shut down The Crew in April 2024, cutting off access for players who had purchased the title. A lawsuit filed by French consumer‑protection group UFC‑Que Choisir turned the delisting into a flashpoint for digital‑ownership debates. The incident exposed how live‑service games can...
Pick up some Quality Adventure Games in the Humble Golden Tales Bundle
Humble Bundle has launched the 15‑year Golden Tales Bundle, featuring eight highly rated adventure games at steep discounts. The collection includes titles such as The Invincible, Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and Suzerain, many of which are...
DK Breaks 5-Year Losing Streak Against Gen.G... 'Siwoo': "Overwhelmed by the Fans' Cheers"
Dplus KIA snapped a five‑year, 21‑match losing streak against Gen.G with a clean 2‑0 win in the first round of the 2026 LCK regular season. Mid‑laner Jeon “Siwoo” Si‑woo was named Player of the Match, highlighting his dominant Gnar play...
Roblox Plus Is Replacing the Current Premium Subscription, and It Sounds Like a Big Upgrade
Roblox is retiring its Premium subscription on April 30, replacing it with Roblox Plus at $4.99 per month. The new tier adds a 10% discount on in‑game purchases that rises to 20% after three consecutive months, unlimited private servers, and free, fee‑free...
I've Finally Swapped Out My Beloved Six-Button Sega Mega Drive Controller for the 8Bitdo M30, but It Has a Gruelling...
Phil Hayton of GamesRadar+ is putting the 8Bitdo M30 2.4 GHz Sega Genesis controller through its paces with multiple Sonic the Hedgehog 2 play‑throughs. He chose the 2.4 GHz version at $24.99 because it includes a 9‑pin adapter, avoiding the extra $20 Retro...
Arknights: Endfield Version 1.2 'At the Wake of Spring' Launches on April 17
Hypergryph and publisher Gryphline announced that the free‑to‑play 3D industrial RPG Arknights: Endfield will receive its major version 1.2 update, titled ‘At the Wake of Spring,’ on April 17, 2026 for PC, iOS, Android, and PS5. The update wraps up the...
Kuro Games Announces Wuthering Waves 2nd Anniversary Fest: Overview, Schedule, and What to Expect
Kuro Games announced the Wuthering Waves 2nd Anniversary Fest, scheduled for May 30‑31 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The two‑day offline gathering will feature live stages, developer talks, cosplay showcases, merchandise booths, and exclusive in‑game rewards. While full programming remains under...
"Proof of Great Collaboration": KRAFTON and People Can Fly Complete 'Xeno Point'
KRAFTON announced the launch of ‘Xeno Point,’ a new PUBG mode created with Polish studio People Can Fly. The partnership, cemented by KRAFTON’s 10% equity stake acquired in March 2023, now extends to shared intellectual property and joint development. ‘Xeno...
Crimson Desert Update Just Turned a Beloved Bug Into a Feature, and Made Its Bonus Characters Actually Worth Using
Pearl Abyss rolled out Crimson Desert patch 1.03.00, adding a new Focused Aerial Roll skill that restores a toned‑down version of the previously removed dodge‑flight glitch. Bonus characters Oongka and Damiane receive exploration‑focused abilities like Axiom Force and Nature's Snare, making...
Windrose Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Sea‑faring pirate adventure Windrose is set to hit Steam Early Access on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The launch follows a February demo that pushed the title past one million Steam wishlists, signaling strong indie interest. Players will explore procedurally generated islands, build...
Amazon Luna Cuts Third‑party Game Purchases, Ends Bring‑Your‑Own Library
Amazon announced that Luna will no longer allow purchases from third‑party stores such as EA, Ubisoft or GOG, and the Bring‑Your‑Own Library feature will end on June 3 2026. Previously bought titles remain streamable only until June 10 2026, after which users must rely...
Amazon Luna Cuts Third‑Party Game Purchases, Subscriptions and BYOL, Effective June 10
Amazon announced that Luna will no longer allow purchases from EA, Ubisoft, GOG or other third‑party stores, and will cancel existing third‑party subscriptions. The changes take effect June 3 for the Bring Your Own Library feature and June 10 for...
All Star Tower Defense Codes April 2026
All Star Tower Defense (ASTD) on Roblox added a fresh batch of promotional codes on April 11, 2026, including the new "ultramicro" code that grants free gems and stardust. The article lists active codes such as "superdaydaykid100ksubs" (220 stardust, 9,000 gems) and...
Former Escape From Tarkov Dev Says "No Amount of Millions of Dollars Can Save a Weak Product"
Former Escape From Tarkov co‑head Dmitri Ogorodnikov left Battlestate Games to launch Nomion Games' debut shooter, Rush is Real. In a PCGamesN interview he stressed that even multi‑million‑dollar marketing cannot rescue a weak product, citing the failures of Concord and...
'Rich' Lee Jae-Won: "'LazyFeel' Has Incredible Reaction Speed"
KDF defeated Nongshim RedForce 2‑0 in the opening match of LCK Week 2, extending their early‑season dominance. "Rich" Lee Jae‑won earned Player of the Match after a decisive Flash‑Ultimate combo with Gnar in Game 2. He highlighted the team’s improved positioning and...
Amazon Luna Cuts Third‑Party Game Purchases, Shifts to Subscription‑Only Model
Amazon announced that Luna will no longer sell or stream games from third‑party stores like EA, Ubisoft or GOG. The Bring Your Own Library feature ends June 3, 2026, and all previously bought titles disappear from Luna on June 10,...
Xbox Game Pass Has Three Games Confirmed for May 2026 so Far
Xbox Game Pass announced three new titles for May 2026: the narrative adventure Mixtape, the Lovecraftian puzzle sequel Call of the Elder Gods, and the open‑world racer Forza Horizon 6. All three will launch on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game...
Illusion Connect: Re Returns with New Story Content and RPG Battles as CBT Goes Live on Android in Select Regions
Sugargame Network Limited has opened a closed beta for Illusion Connect: Re on Android in the United States, Brazil, the Philippines and Thailand. The third‑time‑around relaunch adds fresh story chapters, over 130 Live2D‑animated characters and real‑time combat that lets players...
Skyrim’s Massive RP Server that Replaces NPCs with Players Just Broke a New Record
Keizaal Online, a massive multiplayer role‑play server built on Skyrim's SkyMP framework, recently peaked at 600 concurrent players, drawing attention from major streamers. The server replaces every human NPC with a real player, turning tavern patrons, city guards and merchants...
Disney Meets Arc Raiders Extraction Shooter Leaked
Disney is reportedly developing a Disney‑themed extraction shooter modeled after ARC Raiders, built by the Fortnite development team. The project stems from Disney’s 2024 $1.5 billion investment and equity stake in Epic Games, which also powers Fortnite. A Bloomberg leak indicates a...
Kiwoom DRX Keeps Momentum Alive with 2-0 Sweep of Nongshim, Secures Second Straight Win
Kiwoom DRX defeated Nongshim RedForce 2‑0 in the first round of the 2026 LCK regular season, extending their winning streak to two matches after an opening victory over Han Jin Brion. The team leveraged strategic champion picks, notably Jayce, Vi‑Orianna,...
Marsborne Overhaul Roster with Four New Players
Marsborne announced a complete roster overhaul, retaining only AWPer Adam “Grizz” Golden while benching the remaining five players. The North American outfit signed four newcomers—Chance “WUMBO” Boyer, Mark “marekiew” Petrov, Adam “freshie” Paterson, and Bogdan “ogwizard” Savula—from BOSS and Insane Players,...
Cmtry: "After We Beat MOUZ I Gained a Lot of Confidence, and Now It's Easier to Play"
FUT advanced to the PGL Bucharest grand final, where they will meet veteran Astralis. The team's rise has been fueled by a surge in confidence from player Nikita “cmtry” Samolotov, who says arena experience in Stockholm helped him shed pressure....
Poll: Do You Like the New Xbox Achievements Changes?
Microsoft is testing a suite of updates to Xbox achievements, including fresh icons, animated effects, and a revamped achievements page. The new UI will let players highlight completed games, hide titles they don’t want displayed, and filter the list to...
Xbox Project Helix Insiders Just Revealed the Radical New Dashboard
Microsoft’s Project Helix, a hybrid console‑PC system slated for a 2027 launch, is being tested with a new “Full Screen Experience” dashboard. The interface merges services such as Steam, Epic Games, Xbox Game Pass, GOG and Ubisoft into a controller‑first...
Vitality Poised to Become First Dual ESL Grand Slam Champions
Can anyone stop Vitality from winning an extra million dollars in Rio and becoming the first team in history to win 2x ESL Grand Slams?
Super Battle Golf Turns the Favorite Sport of Old Rich Guys Into Absolute Chaos
Super Battle Golf, an upcoming PC title with console releases slated for summer 2026, reimagines golf as a chaotic real‑time multiplayer shooter featuring rocket launchers, power‑ups and rag‑doll physics. All players race on the same hole, making speed and creative...
Free-to-Play Online Steampunk Action RPG Crystalfall Has Launched via Steam Early Access
CRG Studio has launched its free‑to‑play steampunk action RPG Crystalfall on Steam Early Access, delivering three playable classes, a five‑act campaign and early‑stage end‑game content. The launch follows strong momentum at Steam Next Fest, where the demo ranked in the...
Arcadia Fallen 2 Launch Trailer – Roleplay Visual Novel Receives Nintendo Switch Sequel
Galdra Studios released Arcadia Fallen 2, a role‑play visual novel now available on Nintendo Switch. The sequel expands the original’s world with three magical disciplines, a deep character creator, and a branching story that reacts to player choices. Voice talent from...
Nintendo Needs to Bring Back Animal Crossing’s Weirdness
Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold nearly 50 million copies, cementing the series as a Nintendo flagship. Yet the article argues the franchise has lost the "weirdness" that defined the original GameCube title—its harsh social start, quirky art, and off‑beat characters. It...
Every Game Rumored for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
The piece outlines Nintendo’s confirmed Switch 2 launch titles—Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Rhythm Heaven Groove—while cataloguing a wide array of rumored games. Highlights include a possible Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the 2026...
Monopoly Go!Chat Hits #1, Learning App Store Secrets
up to #3, coming for the crown 👑 that being said, MONOPOLY GO!Chat is now #1, so i’m learning a lot about the App Store https://t.co/Vz1pwoxdpY
Krafton and Neptune Launch $5M Game Challenge for Indie and Mobile Devs
South Korean publisher Krafton has teamed with Neptune, operator of the Flick platform, to launch a global game development competition offering $5 million in funding and publishing support. The initiative targets indie and mobile developers, inviting entrepreneurial teams to submit projects...
Gear Defenders Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (April 2026)
Gear Defenders, a tactical strategy game by MOBIBRAIN TECHNOLOGY, has surpassed five million downloads. As of the April 2026 check, the title offers no active redeem‑code promotions, and the article confirms that no redemption portal exists. The author notes that future...
NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 Demo Video Briefly Taken Down Because YouTube’s Take Down Process Sucks
NVIDIA’s promotional video for its upcoming DLSS 5 upscaling technology was briefly removed from YouTube after an Italian broadcaster, La7, filed an automated copyright claim on the footage. The claim triggered a platform‑wide takedown of every video containing the trailer, even...