Today's Gaming Pulse
Resident Evil Requiem launches free demo after 7 million copies sold
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold over 7 million copies since its release three months ago, is now offering a free demo on Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2. The demo lets players experience early chapters with protagonist Grace Ashcroft, though progress cannot be transferred to the full game.
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Over the Hill Looks Like SnowRunner's Cosy Off-Roading Cousin, and Its New Trailer Shows Off Muddy Motoring in Algeria Ahead...
Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games have unveiled a new off‑road title, Over the Hill, positioned as a more relaxed counterpart to SnowRunner. The latest trailer highlights a rugged Algerian landscape dotted with ancient ruins and meteorite fields, emphasizing winch‑based recovery and resource gathering. A closed playtest is scheduled for April 24‑26 on Steam, with registration open until April 16. The full launch is expected later this year, targeting players seeking casual, immersive off‑road experiences.
Valor Mortis Brings Soulslike Combat to the Napoleonic Era
Lyrical Games, the indie publisher behind the Ghostrunner franchise, released a new trailer for Valor Mortis, a first‑person Soulslike set during the Napoleonic era. The game is being developed by One More Level, a Kraków‑based studio, and was showcased at...
Convince a Giant Robotic Head on a Stick It's Not Human in Prove You're Human, the New Game From 1000xResist...
Sunset Visitor’s new title Prove You’re Human casts players as digital copies tasked with convincing a sentient robotic head that it isn’t human. The game mixes dialogue‑driven interrogation, CAPTCHA‑style puzzles, and live‑action footage to explore the AI’s self‑awareness. Its premise...
Indie Game Neverway Will Launch This October, Just in Time for Spooky Season
Indie studio Coldblood announced that its debut title Neverway will launch in October 2026, targeting the Halloween gaming surge. Marketed as a "nightmarish life‑sim RPG," the game follows Fiona, who becomes an immortal herald for a dead god on a...
Overworld Releases AI-Based Waypoint 1.5 Real-Time World Simulation System
Overworld, a developer of AI‑driven world models, launched Waypoint 1.5, the newest version of its real‑time simulation platform. The update adds native support for both macOS and Windows and introduces a streamlined local runtime that runs entirely on consumer hardware. Waypoint 1.5...
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase Reveals News on 40 Indie Games
The Triple-i Initiative’s third showcase aired today, spotlighting 40 indie games from a global roster of creative studios. The event delivered a mix of brand‑new title announcements, fan‑favored DLC reveals, and firm release‑date commitments. By bundling these disclosures into a...
Incredible Pirate Indie Windrose Is Setting Sail Next Week
Indie pirate adventure *Windrose* enters early access on April 14, 2026, after a highly praised demo that amassed over one million wishlists. The full version expands the open‑world experience with upgraded graphics, additional outfits, weapons, and the ability to build...
Of the 500+ AI Tools Tested by a Leading Game Dev Tech Provider, only ‘Half a Dozen’ Help ‘in the...
Keywords Studios evaluated over 500 AI tools for game development and found only about six that genuinely enhance production pipelines. The firm’s head of transformation, Jon Gibson, says most tools are built for flashy demos rather than solving concrete studio...
Did You Know There's a New Borderlands Game? Yeah, We Didn't Either
Borderlands Mobile debuted on the iPhone App Store as a free‑to‑play first‑person shooter, marking the franchise’s first original title built for smartphones. Developed by Take‑Two’s mobile subsidiary Zynga, the game uses the series’ signature cel‑shaded art and includes a main...
D1Ledez Returns to BetBoom's Starting Roster as Zorte Stays for the Season over ArtFr0st
BetBoom announced that Artem “ArtFr0st” Kharitonov has been benched because of unresolved US and Schengen visa issues, while Aleksandr “zorte” Zagodyrenko returns to the active roster for the remainder of the season. The team also confirmed the comeback of Daniil...
Florescent Cleared for VCT, but Fans Question Riot’s Inconsistent Standards
Riot Games announced in March 2026 that Canadian VALORANT star Ava “florescent” Eugene has been cleared of any Esports Global Code of Conduct violations after an investigation found insufficient evidence. The decision follows a 2025 sexual assault allegation that sparked...
Battle Royale Typing Game Final Sentence Now Available
Button Mash's Final Sentence, a battle‑royale typing game, launched on Steam for PC on April 9, 2026, published by Polden Publishing. Players compete in a hangar, typing on virtual typewriters while a single‑bullet revolver adds a high‑stakes twist. The game supports massive...
Crop Is Stardew Valley Except You Arrive at Your Farm Naked and in the Boot of a Car
Crop, the upcoming farming title from 11 Bit Studios and Carbonara Games, drops players onto a derelict farm naked in a car boot and forces them to bury the previous owner before cultivating food for a starving village trapped in a...
I Downloaded An App That Pays You To Play Games. Here's How Much I Made
Testerup, a mobile app on iOS and Android, promises cash rewards for completing in‑game milestones without any upfront investment. After 45 days of playing titles such as Gecko Out and Arrows, the author accumulated $20.45, still far short of the...
Risk of Rain 2 DLC ‘Hallowed Concepts’ Announced
Gearbox Publishing and Gearbox Software announced a new downloadable content expansion for Risk of Rain 2 called “Hallowed Concepts.” The DLC introduces two new playable Survivors, three fresh stages—including the Damp Caverns, Tenebrous Quagmire, and Lurid Basilica—and a suite of curses...
A Tribute to Insurgency and Six Days in Fallujah Developer Jeremy Faucomprez
Jeremy Faucomprez, senior game designer for Six Days in Fallujah, died on March 6, 2024, with his death ruled a suicide. Known for his work on Insurgency, Day of Infamy, and Insurgency: Sandstorm, he was celebrated for mission design that blends...
Alabaster Dawn Enters Steam Early Access on May 7
Radical Fish Games announced that its new action RPG *Alabaster Dawn* will launch on Steam Early Access on May 7, 2026. The game puts players in the role of Juno, the Outcast Chosen, tasked with restoring a world scarred by the shadow...
GamesBeat Summit 2026 Introduces New Special Programs, Bringing Top Industry Leaders to Los Angeles for High-Impact Dealmaking
GamesBeat Summit 2026 will convene senior gaming executives, investors and creators in Los Angeles for a curated, high‑signal event focused on dealmaking and strategic partnerships. The summit highlights that gaming now generates over $200 billion globally and reaches billions of players,...
The Lift Adds PS5 and Xbox Series Versions, Delayed to 2027
The Lift, a first‑person supernatural handyman simulator, has announced console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series alongside its PC release. Development is handled by Fantastic Signals and publishing by tinyBuild. The launch window has shifted from an anticipated 2026 debut...
CloverPit DLC ‘Unholy Fusion’ and Version 1.4 Update Now Available
Future Friends Games and Panik Arcade have launched the "Unholy Fusion" DLC for the horror roguelite slot game CloverPit, priced at $2.99. The expansion introduces a Surgery Machine that lets players fuse charms, adding 30 new fusion charms, ten additional...
We Were Here Tomorrow Demo Now Available for PC
Total Mayhem Games has launched a free PC demo of the upcoming cooperative puzzle title *We Were Here Tomorrow* on Steam. The demo lets two players experience the series’ signature walkie‑talkie communication inside a new retro‑futuristic Norcek facility. It introduces...
Darkstalkers Concept Creator Appears Online to Discuss the Origins of the Horror Fighting Game
Capcom veteran Katsuya Akitomo, the original concept creator of Darkstalkers, recently resurfaced on X to recount his early involvement. He pitched a fighting game built around public‑domain horror monsters, contributing only initial character drafts before the project moved forward without...
Black Tabby Games Slinks Into Game Publishing with 1000xResist Creator's Next Game
Black Tabby Games announced the launch of its publishing label, Black Tabby Publishing, with Sunset Visitor’s FMV title Prove You’re Human as its first fully funded project. The publisher will provide development capital, release‑management, and a straightforward 70/30 revenue‑share deal...
Dead As Disco Early Access Release Date Revealed
Brain Jar Games announced that its rhythm‑driven beat ’em up Dead As Disco will enter early access on May 5, 2026. The launch will debut four playable idols and more than 30 streaming‑safe tracks in the Infinite Disco mode. The early‑access...
Alkahest Showcases Its First Full Gameplay Trailer at the Triple-I Initiative
HypeTrain Digital and developer Push On unveiled the first full gameplay trailer for the first‑person dark fantasy RPG Alkahest during the Triple‑i Initiative. The trailer, now live on the game’s website, showcases the title’s release on PlayStation, Xbox and PC...
Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 Will Set You Back $80, and the Bad News Doesn't Stop There
Elden Ring’s upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 edition will be sold exclusively as an $80 game‑key card, bundling the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Pre‑orders have opened even though a launch date remains unannounced, and no physical cartridge...
Build the City of Your Dreams, and Your Graphics Card's Nightmares, in Hyper-Shiny Mayoral Sim City Masterplan
Indie studio 1:1 Studio unveiled its debut title City Masterplan, a glossy city‑building simulation that promises true 1:1 scale construction across massive 24 × 24 km maps. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and emphasizes realistic traffic and supply‑chain mechanics. While no...
If You've Been Waiting for a Lenovo Legion Go 2 Price Drop, Bad News: The Exact Opposite Has Happened
Lenovo’s handheld gaming PC, the Legion Go 2, saw its price jump to $1,999.99 at Best Buy, up from the $1,099.99 launch price of the Ryzen Z2 variant. The premium model now costs nearly $2,000, while the more affordable version rose to $1,499.99, making...
1000xResist Studio Reveals Next Game Prove You're Human
Indie studio sunset visitor 斜陽過客 announced its next narrative game, Prove You're Human, at the Triple‑i Initiative Showcase. The title pits players against an uncanny AI named Mesa, blending conversation and CAPTCHA‑style debates to explore anxieties around generative AI and...
The 2027 VCT Tournament-Focused Structure Can Fix Tier 2, but Riot Still Needs to Get the Details Right
Riot Games announced a 2027 overhaul of the Valorant Champions Tour that eliminates the traditional season‑long ladder in favor of a tournament‑centric structure with open qualifiers and regional cups. Partner teams will now operate on two‑year contracts and must reapply...
Zynga Launches Borderlands Mobile on the App Store
Zynga and NaturalMotion have quietly launched Borderlands Mobile, a free‑to‑play looter shooter, on the US App Store. The game adapts Gearbox’s flagship Borderlands franchise for smartphones, featuring campaign missions, Tower of Terror and Circle of Slaughter modes. Developed by London‑based...
Everything Announced At The Triple-I Initiative Showcase
The Triple‑I Initiative showcase unveiled a packed slate of indie titles, ranging from horror‑infused management games to new entries in legacy franchises. Highlights include the early‑access launch dates for Spacecraft (May 20) and Romestead (May 26), a crossover DLC for Rift of...
Nostalgic Regret Over Unfinished NES TMNT Quest
just thinking about how i never beat the original NES teenage mutant ninja turtles game, single tear running down my cheek
'World of Tanks= Hit' Speeds Up: CBT Begins April 16
Wargaming’s upcoming title *World of Tanks = Hit* will enter closed beta on April 16, available for free via Steam. The game shifts from the franchise’s classic World‑War‑II focus to modern‑era armored vehicles and replaces the traditional spectate‑after‑death mechanic with a respawn system....
Hello Games Launches Xeno Arena, a Pokémon‑Style Multiplayer Mode in No Man’s Sky
Hello Games released the Xeno Arena update for No Man’s Sky, introducing a Pokémon‑inspired creature‑collection and battle system that the studio calls an "entire multiplayer game all of its own." The feature adds holo‑arenas, breeding, elemental affinities and daily challenges,...
PS5 Price Hike Hits Japan Hard as PS5 Pro Sales Sink to Xbox Levels
Sony’s April 2 price increase in Japan raised the disc‑based PS5 to about $612 and the PS5 Pro to $862, widening the gap with the language‑locked digital edition at $562. In the week ending April 5, Famitsu recorded only 840 PS5 Pro units sold—similar...
Galaxies Spring Showcase: How to Watch and What to Expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will air on April 16, 2026, delivering a 60‑minute live stream that spotlights more than 50 upcoming games, including seven world premieres. IGN will broadcast the event across its website, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, X, and partner...
Epic's Free PC Game This Week Is a New Chaotic Party Fighting Game
Epic Games is giving away the newly launched party fighting game Prop Sumo for free on PC until April 16. The title features over 40 customizable objects, weight classes, and supports up to eight players per match. Prop Sumo normally retails...
VCT Pacific Stage 1 Week 2 Preview: Nongshim RedForce Face DRX as Gen.G Meet Paper Rex
Riot Games announced that VCT Pacific Stage 1 will enter its second week (April 10‑12) at Seoul’s SOOP Sangam Colosseum, with playoff positioning and Championship Points already heating up. Highlight matches include Nongshim RedForce versus Kiwoom DRX in Alpha Group, T1 against DetonatioN FocusMe in...
Xbox Is Letting You Keep One Full Game for Free with Free Play Days This Weekend
Xbox revived its Free Play Days promotion for the weekend of April 9‑12, offering four titles to its Game Pass subscribers and all Xbox users. Subnautica, One Piece Pirate Warriors 4, and Project Motor Racing are available for limited‑time play, while Graveyard...
Forza Horizon 6 Map Reveals Real-World Circuits and Initial D Touge Routes
Playground Games unveiled Forza Horizon 6’s Japan map, faithfully recreating iconic roads such as Mount Akina, the seven‑hairpin Hakone Nanamagari, a Tsukuba Circuit replica, and a Fuji Speedway‑inspired High Speed Ring. The map ties directly to the Initial D manga and drifting...
Nintendo Reveals Switch Game Rhythm Heaven Groove Release Date
Nintendo announced that Rhythm Heaven Groove, the long‑awaited sequel in the Rhythm Heaven series, will launch on July 2 for the original Switch. The title will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2 through backward compatibility, reinforcing Nintendo’s commitment to its...
Pokemon Champions Lets Mega Hawlucha Create Broken OHKO Teams
Pokemon Champions introduces a suite of new Mega Evolutions, but Mega Hawlucha has emerged as a game‑breaker. By using Entrainment to copy the No Guard ability onto Vanilluxe or Excadrill, players can turn Sheer Cold and Horn Drill into guaranteed...
USC Games Announces John Riccitiello and Frank Gibeau as Expo Keynote Speakers
USC Games, the top‑ranked collegiate game‑design program, launches its 10th‑anniversary Expo with a keynote panel featuring John Riccitiello, former CEO of Unity Technologies and Electronic Arts, and Frank Gibeau, President of Zynga. Both executives hold endowed chairs at USC’s School...
Gunzilla Games Under Fire From Employees Who Allege Delay N Salaries Over “Many Months”
Blockchain game developer Gunzilla Games is facing employee allegations of prolonged salary delays, with some payments reportedly overdue since October 2025. Former VFX animator Paul Creamer publicly claimed the studio failed to honor his invoices and continues to demand work...
Ninja Kiwi Is Turning Bloons Into an Animated Series
Bloons franchise is getting an animated series slated for late 2026. Ninja Kiwi is collaborating with production house Digital Smiles to create a 30‑minute pilot made up of ten three‑minute episodes that will flesh out the game’s lore and central...
How to Use an External Hard Drive to Store PS5 Games
PlayStation 5 owners can expand limited internal storage by using an external SSD for “cold storage” of PS5 titles, though games must be moved back to the console to play. The process involves formatting the drive, connecting it to a SuperSpeed...
Borderlands Mobile Stuns with a Surprise Arrival as Take-Two’s Looter Shooter Hits iOS Under Zynga in the US
Zynga quietly launched Borderlands Mobile on iOS, delivering Take‑Two’s flagship looter‑shooter to the US market without any prior teaser. The soft‑launch version retains the series’ signature weapon variety, co‑op combat, and irreverent humor, while introducing mobile‑friendly modes such as Tower...
Heated Arc Raiders Lobby Moment Goes Viral As Players Debate The Appeal Of PvP
A clip of a PvE player threatening a PvP opponent in Arc Raiders has gone viral on X, sparking debate over why gamers purchase PvPvE titles yet avoid player‑vs‑player combat. The exchange, posted by Arc Raiders Informer, raised questions about...
New Intel Driver Enables Arc GPUs to Run Crimson Desert
Official Intel GPU support in Crimson Desert is still on the way via Pearl Abyss, but the latest driver has made the game playable for Arc GPU users. https://t.co/cJb22naU7y