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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Demeniss Interactive Map - Crimson Desert
GameRant released an interactive Demeniss map for Pearl Abyss’s open‑world RPG Crimson Desert, covering fast‑travel points, quests, and collectibles in the game’s second region. The map highlights key features such as Belltowers, Abyss Nexus plates, and vendor locations, helping players navigate the massive world of Pywel. Updated on April 8, 2026, the tool is part of a series covering all five regions. Pearl Abyss launched Crimson Desert on March 19, 2026, targeting mature audiences with a rich, exploration‑heavy experience.
Pokemon GO Confirms Gen 9 Pokemon Debut for April Event
Niantic confirmed that Gen 9 Steel‑type Orthworm will debut in Pokémon GO’s Steeled Resolve event from April 28 to May 4, appearing in 3‑Star raids with a shiny version at launch. The event also highlights Meltan, offering shiny Meltan via Mystery Boxes and...
'Who on Earth Would Want This?': Almost 90% of PS5 Fans Not Interested in New 'Playerbase' Program
Sony announced a new "Playerbase" program that would place fans inside PS5 games, beginning with Gran Turismo 7, requiring a video interview for a single winner. A Push Square poll of 1,000 PS5 owners revealed 62% disinterest and 27% security concerns,...
Pillars of Eternity Gets A 10th Anniversary Update?
Obsidian Entertainment has rolled out a 10th‑anniversary patch for its 2015 RPG Pillars of Eternity, introducing a full turn‑based combat mode. The new system features free actions and other mechanics expected from modern turn‑based games, differentiating it from the original...
Master LinkedIn's New Ultra‑Casual Game Patches
The newest game to join the ultra-casual games lineup at @LinkedIn is "Patches". Here's how to play Patches, and some simple tactics to help solve every puzzle: https://t.co/Vw2wAUKqdJ #games #puzzles #linkedin https://t.co/2QLr6QIC21
King’s Raid Second CBT Is Now Live on Mobile and PC, Bringing Expanded Content and Refined Gameplay
Masangsoft has opened the second closed beta test for its strategy‑RPG King’s Raid on Android, iOS, and PC, running until April 24 2026. The beta expands playable content to Chapter 6, introduces the Soul Weapon system and 31 unique heroes, and adds PvP...
Mortal Kombat 1 Reaches Big Sales Milestone Despite DLC Support Stopping over a Year Ago
Warner Bros. and NetherRealm announced that Mortal Kombat 1 has surpassed 8 million copies sold, reaching the milestone in roughly two and a half years. The surge includes an additional 1.8 million units after the studio halted DLC support a year ago. The...
Warframe Releases Voruna Prime, the Wolven Queen Ready for the Hunt
Digital Extremes has added Voruna Prime, a new Prime Warframe, to Warframe. The feral queen can sprint on all fours, pounce, apply status effects and summon a wolf companion, while featuring gold trim, higher armor, energy and speed. Voruna Prime...
Sky: Children Of The Light's Annual Partnership With Ocean Cleanup Returns With Earth Day Event
The “Days of Nature” Earth Day event returns to Sky: Children of the Light from April 8 to April 23, re‑introducing its Ocean Cleanup partnership and adding a new bottle‑digging activity that contributes to a community sculpture. Players can clean virtual beaches,...
Tonight, Throne and Liberty Adds New Battlegrounds Map, New Co-Op Dungeons, New Brooch Accessory, & More
Throne and Liberty is rolling out a major patch tonight, adding the Floating Elf Garden Battleground map, two new co‑op dungeons, and a brand‑new Brooch equipment slot. The update also introduces three difficulty levels for co‑op content, a limited‑time double...
Dev Behind Busted GTA IV-Like Steam Release Puts Out Apology Letter
Open‑world action title Samson launched on Steam on April 8, 2026 to mixed reviews marred by game‑breaking bugs, performance drops, and broken animations. Creative director Christofer Sundberg, a co‑founder and former Just Cause developer, posted an apology letter acknowledging the "unacceptable" state...
Netflix’s Virtual Game Controller App Just Topped the iOS U.S. App Chart
Netflix’s virtual Game Controller app, which turns iPhones and iPads into controllers for its streamed multiplayer games, surged to the top of the U.S. free iOS chart, hitting #1 on April 5 after entering the top 25 a few days earlier. The...
The FGC Is Willing to Gatekeep Its Esports Scene, Even if It Means Staying Broke
Popular Twitch star Tyler1 announced he will compete in Street Fighter 6 at Evo, sparking a firestorm within the Fighting Game Community (FGC). Critics argue his limited experience makes him a tourist, undermining the scene’s grind‑and‑passion ethos. The backlash coincides with...
Freighters, Miners And More Industrial Ships Highlighted In Star Citizen's Newest Expo And Free Fly Event
Star Citizen is launching a "Captains of Industry" mini‑expo that spotlights cargo, hauler, and miner vessels rather than combat ships. The event includes a Free Fly period through April 20, allowing anyone—including non‑pledgers—to test these industrial ships without spending real money...
Gaming and Nerd Culture Are Having a Crowdfunding Moment
In 2026, indie game developers and nerd‑culture creators are turning to crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and BackerKit at unprecedented levels. Projects such as Sacred: Last Pixel of Ancaria, Axis Saga, Neon Odyssey, and a revival of Felicia Day’s web series...
17-2026 5th Planet Games A/S - Annual Report for 2025
5th Planet Games A/S announced the publication of its 2025 annual report on April 8, 2026. The report, filed with the Oslo Stock Exchange, provides audited financial statements and governance information for the fiscal year ending 2025. A link to...
Despite Good Reviews, The First Berserker Khazan Development Team Reportedly Dissolved over Disappointing Sales Just Days After Nexon CEO Praised...
The First Berserker: Khazan received strong critical reviews but fell short of Nexon's sales expectations, prompting the parent company to reassign the Neople development team. Nexon CEO Junghun Lee had recently touted the title as a strategic entry point for...
Lost Ark Sets End Date For Kazeros the First After Race Event, and When We'll See the April-June Roadmap
The Lost Ark team released a new update to calm community concerns after recent layoffs, announcing a roadmap video for April‑June that will drop tomorrow. The preview hints at expanded Shadow Raids, a Shadow event shop, and the June launch of...
Dastan: "Some Levels of Mistakes Are Unacceptable. We Have the Major, I Can't Kick Them Right Now, but if They...
Parivision survived the PGL Bucharest group stage after a shaky start, edging Wildcard in a tight 2‑1 win. The Kazakh coach Dastan "dastan" Akbayev publicly warned that repeated basic mistakes could lead to roster cuts before the upcoming Major. The...
New and Upgraded Bosses, Gear, Challenges and More in Latest Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Update
Sega released a major update for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, adding a new Mission Pass, fresh gear, a limited‑time quest, and a tougher boss, Malignant Ruine Luther. The update also introduces the Legend 4 Lexio gear series, which grants follow‑up attack stocks and increased...
Pokémon GO and MLB Extend Collaboration for 2026 Season
Niantic’s Pokémon GO will continue its partnership with Major League Baseball through the 2026 season, bringing Official Routes, club‑branded PokéStops, and themed in‑stadium games to every MLB ballpark. Selected clubs will host special events featuring Pikachu raids, hour‑long lure bonuses, timed...
Devolver Digital Celebrates Enter the Gungeon's 10th Anniversary with Merch, Giveaways & More
Devolver Digital is marking the 10th anniversary of the hit indie title Enter the Gungeon with a new line of official merchandise now available for pre‑order. The drop includes glow‑in‑the‑dark shirts, beanies and other apparel, and fans can enter a...
EFootball’s Master League Gets a Wild Manga Twist with “That Time I Got Reincarnated in PES”
Konami announced a manga titled “That Time I Got Reincarnated in PES,” adapting its eFootball Master League into an isekai‑style story. The series follows a protagonist reborn inside the Master League world, playing for the nostalgic “We United” club alongside...
Early Access Build 14.3: Polished, Few Regressions, Ignore Hype
I’m not seeing a lot of regressions in 14.3. People forget that they send pre-release versions to early access for a reason. There has never been a build send out to Early Access that was just perfect. As far as...
Endgame Players Crave More Combat, Call for Fort Respawn
i endorse this. it's interesting that most of us are running into this "problem" now that people are reaching the endgame, but there are still dozens of combat challenges to do, and very short and hard to find opportunities to...
Take Down An Old Foe In Pirate101's New Skeleton Key Boss Encounter, Plus Pick Up A New Companion
Pirate101 has launched the “Shadow of Mictlan” update, introducing a new Aztec‑themed Skeleton Key boss, Ch’ok Ak’ab, in the Kingdom of Mictlan. Defeating the boss rewards players with weapons, equipment and a mount, with higher success yielding greater loot. The...
Seeking the Nearest Glasses-Like Item in Crimson
chat where do i find this? what item is tjis? this is the closest thing to glasses in crimson and i need it
Throw Insult Grenades Before Any Ceasefire Talks
#3 Current WS rule on negotiating during ceasefires - Toss as many insult grenades as possible before you even sit down
Jame: "At This Tournament I've Run Into a Problem Where I'm Not Sure What to Call, because I Know There...
Parivision secured a Bucharest playoff berth by edging Wildcard 2‑1, finishing the group stage with a modest 3‑2 record despite entering as the top‑ranked favorite. Captain Dzhami “Jame” Ali admitted the squad’s youth and inconsistent aim‑training (CS) are limiting their...
Quest Users Abandon Headsets Over Frustrating UI Decision
And with that, the last remaining Quest users will put their headsets on the shelf because of the frustration this UI will cause. Worst decision they've yet made.
EverQuest and EverQuest II Are Both Getting Server Merges Soon
DayZ? No. EverQuest and EverQuest II are both slated for server merges. EverQuest will combine the Rizlona and Aradune realms on April 15, with up to 12 hours of downtime starting at 6 a.m. PT and a free transfer option for affected players. EverQuest II...
Street Fighter 6 Director Claims Shigeru Miyamoto Left a Lasting Impression While Working on The Legend of Zelda: The Minish...
Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama says his time working on The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap left a lasting imprint, thanks to advice from Shigeru Miyamoto. Although Capcom developed the 2004‑05 Game Boy Advance title, Nakayama’s experience there shaped his...
Steam Stats Plummet for Game I Crave at Lunch
I've never seen Steam trend lines so dire for a game I keep wanting to take lunch breaks to go play https://t.co/rjgsebXWNG
HuNter- to Miss IEM Rio Due to Injury
G2 Esports announced that star rifler Nemanja “huNter‑” Kovač will miss IEM Rio after sustaining a cracked foot bone and severe ligament strain. Lithuanian stand‑in Vilius “tAk” Keserauskas, who posted a 1.11 rating on the G2 Ares academy squad, will fill...
Umamusume Smart Falcon Top Umadol Project Goals Reduced
Cygames announced that the Community Fan Total goals for the global "Umamusume" Smart Falcon All Together: Top Umadol Project have been reduced, allowing every player to receive the exclusive Support Card and two ticket rewards on April 9, 2026. The...
'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn' Has Lots of 'Mass Effect' DNA, but Its Developers Are Teasing a Far More Grounded Sci-Fi...
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, is shaping up as a third‑person cover shooter that fuses Mass Effect‑style tactical abilities with deep narrative choices. Set parallel to the TV series’ first two seasons, the game will feature six...
Xbox Achievements System Gets First Overhaul in Years
Microsoft announced a 2026 overhaul of the Xbox achievements system, the first major update in years. The test rollout for Xbox Insiders introduces highlighted completed games, a filter for finished titles, the ability to hide games from a profile, and...
Steam Announces Steam Link for Apple Vision Pro and Releases Beta Version
Valve announced a Steam Link app for Apple Vision Pro, now in TestFlight beta. The app streams 2D Steam titles from a local Mac or PC to the headset, offering up to 4K resolution and a curved panoramic view. By...
Xbox Dashboard Gets Long‑Awaited Revamp
it’s really nice to see this focus on improving the Xbox dashboard again. Feels like it’s been a while since we had some major changes like this
Cursed Tower Defense Codes April 2026
Izacky Games released a fresh batch of promotional codes for the Roblox title Cursed Tower Defense, offering players a range of in‑game rewards such as Easter crates, cash, and premium crates. The list includes codes like EasterEvent, 1000actives, and UPDATE,...
Xbox Achievements Get Fresh Look and Hide Option
Xbox achievements are getting a visual refresh ✨ the new notifications will match your custom color and have updated icons + animations. You’ll also be able to hide achievements from your Xbox profile later this month https://t.co/7t4iXqGdW7 https://t.co/bL0ECIexGp
Cursed Tower Defense Codes April 2026
Roblox’s Cursed Tower Defense has released a fresh batch of promotional codes, offering players in‑game cash, coins, and crates. The list includes EasterEvent for five Easter crates, 1000actives for 20 k cash, and several others that reward up to 10 k cash...
When Is the Next Clash Royale Update
Season 82 of Clash Royale, launched in April 2026, is celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary with the Balloon Festival. Supercell follows a predictable cadence, and the next major update—Season 83—is slated for the first week of May, specifically May 4, 2026. The update...
Find Your Words Now Available
Capybara Games released *Find Your Words*, a short adventure that lets players explore a vibrant summer‑camp setting while communicating without speech. The title is available as a free download on Steam for PC, with an optional $5.99 supporter edition that...
ESL Announce IEM Rio Talent List
ESL has released the full English-language broadcast roster for the IEM Rio tournament, which will take place April 13‑19 and feature a $1 million prize pool. The lineup mixes veteran analysts like Freya Spiers and Jacob “Pimp” Winneche with newcomers, notably Martin...
Old Classmate's New Game Was Surprisingly Fun
Well, here’s a new game that an old high school classmate made. I rather enjoyed playing it… https://t.co/MKqsQm4qaR
Steam Machine Looms; Performance Estimator May Arrive Soon
The Steam Machine is now on the horizon, and clues in the Steam Client suggest a performance estimator could be coming as well. https://t.co/GfdB1PXH9I
Corner Cutter: Building an HTML5 Racing Game with Phaser
Developer Frank of Happy Coder built Corner Cutter, a browser‑based racing game using Phaser and TypeScript. The game models the optimal racing line with a physics‑based tether system, turning tire grip into a rope that players swing around pylon anchors....
Chris Pratt Got Confirmation About a Long-Rumored Super Mario Glitch
Chris Pratt, the voice of Mario in the new Super Mario Galaxy film, confirmed a long‑rumored glitch in the original 1985 Super Mario Bros. on the NES. The level‑3 exploit lets players repeatedly kick a Koopa shell on a staircase, creating an...
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen Discusses BAFTA Win
Glad to do an interview with Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, about this well-deserved BAFTA award. https://t.co/1Vs6WFDYDj