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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How to Solve the First Angel Comb Puzzle in Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 introduces a heat‑protection mechanic that lets players survive volcanic zones exceeding 100 °C. To unlock it, gamers must craft a Sonic Resonator, gather copper, titanium, lead and a wiring kit, then complete the Angel Comb mission north‑west of the Lifepod. Clearing infections around the Angel Comb activates an alien membrane granting temporary heat resistance. This ability opens access to sulfur and gold deposits critical for advanced crafting and story progression.
How to Repair the Welcome Center in Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 entered early access in May 2026, introducing players to a new Welcome Center that serves as both a tutorial hub and the Biomod selector. To reactivate it, players must craft a Survival Multitool, gather copper and Acidic Raion Pouches, and...
TYLOO Stun MOUZ as CAC Kicks Off
TYLOO opened the CS Asia Championships 2026 with a 13‑7 victory over MOUZ on Inferno, establishing early tournament momentum. Mercury Wang’s aggressive play helped secure the map, while Moseyuh led TYLOO with a 17‑6 score and a 1.65 rating. In...
What Time Does Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Release in Your Time Zone?
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches worldwide on May 21‑22, 2026, with console versions dropping at 9 p.m. PDT (May 21) and 12 a.m. EDT (May 22). The PC/Steam edition follows at 1 p.m. EDT on May 22, with corresponding times across major global zones. Pre‑order customers can preload the game on any platform,...
RoadOut Launch Trailer – Post-Apocalyptic Action RPG Out on Nintendo Switch
Dangen Entertainment and Rastrolabs unveiled the launch trailer for RoadOut, a new post‑apocalyptic action RPG arriving on Nintendo Switch. The game fuses twin‑stick shooting, open‑world car exploration, and dungeon‑crawling puzzles, letting players drive through the Dead Zone and battle on...
Neptunia Unlimited Opening Movie Released
Compile Heart released the opening movie for Neptunia Unlimited, showcasing the new title ahead of its Japanese launch on August 27. The video features the theme song “Yuusei no Singularity,” performed by vocalist nao and composed by YOFFY. The game will...
How to Get Forza Horizon 6 Loyalty Rewards
Forza Horizon 6 automatically grants six iconic cover cars to players who sign in with an Xbox Gamertag that holds save data from previous Forza titles. The rewards drop into the garage after completing the Tokyo City intro race, requiring no...
2XKO Announces Significant Nerfs for the Newly-Released Teamfight Fuse Already
Riot Games unveiled the Teamfight Fuse mechanic in early May, but top players quickly flagged its overwhelming power. In response, Riot announced a suite of nerfs—including higher meter costs, longer recovery frames, and reduced defensive options—scheduled for the 1.2.3 patch...
Upcoming Open-World Games That Look Too Good To Be True
The gaming press is buzzing about a wave of ambitious open‑world titles set to launch as the current console generation matures, with Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 leading the pack. GTA 6 is slated for a November 2026 release and is rumored to...
Say Hello to All of Exodus' Mass Effect-Like Companions So Far
Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare talent, has unveiled three of the eleven planned companions for its upcoming sci‑fi RPG Exodus. The combat companions Tom Vargas and Elise Charroux, along with story companion C.C. Orlev—voiced by Matthew McConaughey—were detailed...
Futuristic Wild West Co-Op Shooter Far Far West Gets First Major Update and Hits 1 Million in Sales
Far Far West, the futuristic Wild West co‑op shooter from Evil Raptor and Fireshine Games, has sold over 1 million copies in Early Access, reaching 500 k in the first few days and 700 k within a week. The title earned an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam,...
Nexon Q1 Report: MapleStory and ARC Raiders Drive Record Revenue, ARC Sold 16M Copies & China Release Planned
South Korean game publisher Nexon reported record quarterly revenue, driven by strong performance of ARC Raiders and the MapleStory franchise. ARC Raiders sold roughly 16 million copies, reaching 15.5 million Q1 sales, while MapleStory grew 42% YoY, bolstered by Idle RPG and...
Battlespace Command Is Everything RTS Players Have Been Begging For
MicroProse unveiled Battlespace Command, a realistic military real‑time strategy game that lets players command operations across battlefields as large as 6.25 million square kilometers. The title will launch with 50 playable nations and more than 250 distinct unit types, ranging from...
How Australian Devs Are Rethinking Game Marketing
Over 21,000 games launched on Steam in 2025, dwarfing the 18,000 released in 2024 and highlighting a crowded marketplace. Australian indie studios are turning to unconventional marketing, such as TV adaptations, niche creator collaborations, and physical card tie‑ins, to cut...
Dubai Films & Games Commission and Good Game Club Podcast Team up to Cast Games as a Force for Good
The Dubai Films & Games Commission announced a strategic partnership with the Good Game Club podcast, positioning Dubai at the forefront of a global movement that frames video games as a force for cultural, economic, and societal good. The collaboration,...
Xsolla Will Set up Regional Gaming Hub in Dubai in Strategic Agreement
Xsolla announced a multi‑year strategic agreement with the Dubai Film & Games Commission to establish a regional gaming hub in Dubai. The partnership will integrate Xsolla’s global commerce platform—supporting over 1,000 payment methods across 200 geographies—with the commission’s push to...
Capcom Adds Random Avatar Matches and Avatar Arcade to Street Fighter 6 Ahead of May 28 Update
Capcom announced that Street Fighter 6 will receive two new competitive modes—Random Avatar Matches and Avatar Arcade—on May 28. The update unlocks master styles, special moves and Super Arts for avatars, removes World Tour grind, and coincides with the Outfit 3 DLC for...
Forza Horizon 6 Is Now Available on Xbox Game Pass, Just as Fourteen Other Games Have Been Revealed for May...
Microsoft added Forza Horizon 6 to Xbox Game Pass on May 19, 2026, after a high‑profile early‑access run that attracted more than 270,000 Steam players. The second batch also brings 13 additional titles—including Dead Static Drive, Remnant II, and Echo Generation 2—across cloud, console...
More than 6% of Young Adults Suffer From Internet Gaming Disorder, Global Study Reveals
A new meta‑analysis published in *Addictive Behaviors* estimates that 6.1% of young adults worldwide meet criteria for Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). The prevalence jumps to 8.1% in studies that sample only gamers, while mixed samples report about 5.5%. The authors...
The First Descendant Gets a Roadmap, and Officially Launches Onslaught Mode and a Progression Overhaul This Week
Nexon unveiled a detailed roadmap for its live‑service title The First Descendant, with the next update arriving on May 21. The patch overhauls the farming loop, introduces a new Ultimate Esiemo with upgraded gear and transcendent modules, and officially launches Onslaught...
Overwatch "Progress" Story Time Video
Blizzard Entertainment released the Overwatch "Progress" story‑time video, spotlighting Moira as she refines the Soldier Enhancement Serum after Talon’s Grand Mesa heist. The short film ties the serum’s origins to the powers of Soldier: 76 and Reaper, revealing Moira’s personal agenda...
Tactics JRPG "Diorama Break" Aiming to Release on Switch & Switch 2 via Kickstarter (UPDATE - Funded)
Indie studio Massimo Gauthier, led by the former ANTONBLAST lead programmer, is developing Diorama Break, a Japanese‑inspired tactical RPG that blends turn‑based combat with dialogue‑driven hero interaction. The game targets Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, seeking $70,000 via Kickstarter....
Farming Simulator 26 Drops on Mobile with New Machines and Maps
Farming Simulator 26 has launched on Android for $7.99, bringing a brand‑new challenge system, two distinct maps (European and North American), and an expanded roster of more than 120 GPS‑enabled tractors, harvesters and forestry machines. Players can now tackle seasonal...
God of War Faye Spinoff Could Answer a Major Mystery
Speculation is swirling around a potential God of War spinoff centered on Faye, Kratos’ late wife and mother of Atreus. Director Cory Barlog has expressed a desire to tell her story, noting her hidden giant heritage and immense power within...
Take a Nice Long Look at some Paralives Gameplay Ahead of Its Early Access Launch Next Week
Paralives, the indie life‑simulation game from Paralives Studio, is launching early access on May 25 via Steam, two years ahead of its original 2025 timeline. The preview showcases granular character creation, a storyteller difficulty system, and detailed building tools that let...
Fortnite Returns to the App Store Everywhere Except Australia
Epic Games announced that Fortnite is back on the Apple App Store worldwide, but remains unavailable in Australia. The move follows Epic’s claim that U.S. federal courts will soon force Apple to disclose its App Store fee structure, pressuring the...
AI Turns Solo Developers Into Instant Game Studios
People are seriously underestimating how fast AI game creation is evolving. @MuranyiAI 3 can turn ideas into fully built game worlds with stunning graphics, smarter NPC behavior, smoother animations, advanced VFX, and faster generation speeds. What used to take teams and months...
PlayStation and Xbox Have Learned Painful Lessons About Exclusives
Sony has officially ended its experiment of releasing PlayStation‑first titles on PC, signaling a retreat to a console‑centric strategy. Microsoft’s new CEO Asha Sharma also hinted at a reassessment of exclusivity, after Forza Horizon 6 launched as a timed exclusive on...
Final Fantasy XI Celebrates 24th Anniversary With Bonuses, a New Animated Video, and More Improvements on the Way
Final Fantasy XI marked its 24th anniversary, dubbed the Vana’versary, with a series of in‑game bonuses that run through June 9 and a new animated video featuring an original song. Producer Yoji Fujito outlined ongoing foundation‑expansion work, including a streamlined progression system for...
How to Craft Improved Fins in Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 adds improved fins that boost swim speed and stamina, a key early‑game upgrade. The guide pinpoints three fin locations near the Alien Ruins, a pioneer platform, and a deep chasm, and advises enabling all landmark signals for easier navigation....
World of Tanks: HEAT Is Launching On May 26th, Bringing A New Take On Its Iconic Tank Warfare
World of Tanks: HEAT, a hero‑shooter‑style tank game, launches free‑to‑play on May 26 across PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nvidia GeForce NOW. The title departs from Wargaming’s traditional realistic tank sims, offering eight distinct agents with unique roles and a two‑vehicle roster...
Bloons Blitz Turns the Beloved Universe Into a Bullet Heaven Survival Chaos, Early Access Now Live on Mobile in the...
Ninja Kiwi has opened early access for Bloons Blitz, a fast‑paced bullet‑heaven survival game set in the Bloons universe, on Android and iOS in the Philippines. The title lets players assemble iconic Monkey heroes, unlock upgrades, and battle endless waves...
K-ID Launches AI-Powered Compliance Tool Aimed at Speeding Global Game Launches | Exclusive
k-ID introduced Neimo MCP, an AI‑powered compliance intelligence platform that integrates directly into developer tools such as Claude, OpenAI’s Codex and Manus. The system draws on a database covering more than 200 jurisdictions and over 2,000 regulatory sources, delivering real‑time...
Sony Halts PC Ports for Single‑Player Games, Shifts to Console‑First Marketing
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that all future first‑party single‑player narrative games will remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles, ending the PC‑port strategy launched in 2020. The reversal, confirmed by studio head Hermen Hulst at an internal town‑hall, marks a decisive pivot...
Arc Raiders Nomadic Envoys Stock - What Does the New Trader Have for Sale This Week?
Arc Raiders has introduced the Nomadic Envoys, a weekly rotating trader that sells a mix of legendary outfits, emotes, ship models, blueprints and consumables. Unlike the traditional coin shop, purchases are made by trading eligible in‑game items, with each listing...
Rare Retires Sea of Thieves Boatswain Role After Misconduct Allegations
Rare Ltd. announced the immediate retirement of the Boatswain community role in Sea of Thieves following accusations that a prominent Boatswain, known as Bruno, made sexually inappropriate jokes and requested explicit images from minors. The move aims to protect the player...
Flax Engine 1.12 Released
Flax Engine announced version 1.12, adding WebGPU browser support, production‑ready Dynamic Diffuse Global Illumination (DDGI), and a suite of usability upgrades. The release introduces a revamped Visject visual scripting editor, spring‑bone physics for realistic secondary motion, and MSDF font rendering....
Asus ROG Xbox Ally Deal Knocks $100 Off Microsoft’s Handheld in a World Where Everything Is Going up in Price
Best Buy is offering the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld for $499, a $100 discount from its $600 MSRP. The base model ships with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 512 GB SSD, powering a 7‑inch 1080p 120 Hz IPS display. It...
The Nightsong Is Technically More than an Aasimar in Baldur's Gate 3
The Nightsong, or Dame Aylin, straddles the line between a classic D&D Aasimar and a demigod, as she is born from the moon goddess Selûne rather than being a mortal blessed by a celestial. This nuance reshapes player perception of...
ARC Raiders: Water Troubles Quest Guide
ARC Raiders’ "Water Troubles" quest tasks players with retrieving a hidden water sample from the expansive Dam Battlegrounds map. The guide pinpoints the Flood Access Tunnel east of the Control Tower and explains that the sample lies in a small...
Ingrid's Sun Octopus Technique Potentially Seen for the First Time Since the Concept Was Canceled over 20 Years Ago
Capcom announced that Ingrid will join Street Fighter 6 on May 28, 2026 as the final addition to the Season 3 roster. A new Avatar Arcade trailer revealed an EX‑Boss version of Ingrid executing a previously unseen finisher that mirrors the long‑shelved Sun Octopus...
Warren Spector's Thick As Thieves Encapsulates the Joys of the Heist, but I'm Not Convinced It'll Steal My Attention Long-Term
OtherSide Entertainment’s new stealth title Thick As Thieves arrives on PC for $5, offering a richly detailed early‑1900s Scottish setting where magic meets industrial tech. The game features two launch maps, a suite of gadgets—including the Vistara Diamond x‑ray gem—and...
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[Industry News] New Swedish Incubation Model Aims to Speed Up Indie Game Releases
Arctic Game has launched a six‑month incubation program that moves indie studios from prototype to release and investment readiness. The model targets the financing gap many developers face by emphasizing market validation, community feedback, and commercial viability. The first cohort...
Forza Horizon 6 Pulls in over 270,000 Steam Players at Launch, and the Number Is Still Climbing as Playground’s Racer...
Forza Horizon 6 launched on May 19 2026 after a five‑day early‑access window for Premium Edition owners, instantly attracting over 270,000 Steam players. The title marks the series’ first foray into a Japan‑based open world, expanding its geographic palette. Critics responded enthusiastically, awarding...
Electabuzz | Pokémon Guide
Electabuzz is an iconic Electric‑type Pokémon that evolves from Elekid at level 30 and can further evolve into Electivire when traded with an Electirizer. The guide details its presence across every main series generation—from the original Red/Blue games to Scarlet/Violet—listing specific...
Action Horror Roguelite Hotel Barcelona Is Getting New DLC This Week
Hotel Barcelona, the action‑horror roguelite from Suda51 and Swery, will receive its first major DLC, Late Check‑Out, on May 21, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S. The expansion adds two distinct story stages—Dusk Valley Golf Resort and The Former Grandall Estate—along with 17...
ARC Raiders Is Introducing A Controversial Feature To Combat Cheaters
Embark Studios announced that ARC Raiders will receive Denuvo Anti‑Cheat in the upcoming 1.29.0 patch, initially rolled out to a limited player pool. The move follows years of battling cheaters with kernel‑level detection tools. Embark stresses the anti‑cheat will operate without...
10 Games That Make Exploration Feel More Like Survival Than Adventure
The DualShockers feature highlights ten open‑world titles where exploration is inseparable from survival, ranging from early hits like Minecraft to recent blockbusters such as Elden Ring. Each game forces players to balance curiosity with threats—cannibals in The Forest, predators in Red Dead Redemption 2,...
May 2026 FREE Asset Round-Up #2
Epic Games' bi‑monthly Fab marketplace giveaway runs May 19‑June 2, offering three free Unreal Engine assets and a Unity Ocean Toolkit. The assets—SCANS Ruined Crypt, Tempered Glass system, and Modular Container Houses—are permanently claimable once “purchased.” Additional free resources include Unity publisher...
Frontier Legends Launches in Early Access on May 29
Neojac Entertainment announced that its open‑world Wild West survival game Frontier Legends will launch in Early Access for PC on May 29 via Steam. The title blends crafting, settlement building, and multiplayer combat in a rugged frontier setting. Players start as...