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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Riot Games Unveils TFT ‘Gods of the Universe’ Set Events and Introductory Content
Riot Games announced the upcoming Teamfight Tactics set “Gods of the Universe,” slated for live launch on April 15. Players can already test the god‑themed champions and the new Sanctuary of the Gods reward system in the Public Beta Environment. A dedicated event page offers creator‑driven guides and a test event that began April 8, while additional events and an amateur tournament kick off after launch. Ongoing post‑launch events promise continued engagement and rewards for the community.
Embers Adrift's Latest Update Is All About Player Experience Improvements and Fixes
Embers Adrift released a modest monthly patch focused on player‑experience improvements and bug fixes while gearing up for a major server migration and an upcoming feature. The update extends the city Monolith’s duration to five days, standardizes “Buy It Now”...
TwoPointFive: A 2.5D Phaser 3 Plugin
TwoPointFive is an open‑source plugin that brings pseudo‑3D, Wolfenstein‑style rendering to Phaser 3, adding a perspective camera, tile‑based floors, walls, ceilings, sector culling, and 3‑D‑positioned entities. It ports the original ImpactJS demo, letting developers jump straight into first‑person dungeon‑crawler prototypes. Installation...
Peak Devs Remind Players that 'Any Update Is a Bonus Not a Right'
Peak, a co‑op climbing indie game, has sold more than 10 million copies since its June 2025 launch. The developers, Aggro Crab and Landfall, released a “Play it your way” update adding custom runs and other features, but some players remain dissatisfied....
Aquaplus and Yuke's Show Interest in Bringing Dungeon Travelers and Tears to Tiara to Current Platforms
Aquaplus and Yuke’s, fresh from their 2025 acquisition, announced plans to port legacy RPGs such as Dungeon Travelers and Tears to Tiara to current-generation consoles, including the Nintendo Switch 2. The companies highlighted Yuke’s technical capability in enabling a Switch 2 edition...
The Last of Us Online Was Around '80%' Complete when Naughty Dog Canceled It
The Last of Us Online, a multiplayer spin‑off from Naughty Dog, was about 80 percent complete when the studio cancelled it in late 2023. Director Vinit Agarwal, who spent seven years on the project, learned of the decision just a day before...
Best VR Headset 2026
The guide ranks Meta Quest 3 as the best overall VR headset for 2026, emphasizing its solid image quality, wireless standalone design, and reasonable price. Pico 4 is highlighted as the top non‑Meta alternative, offering a higher‑resolution LCD screen but limited to...
PSP 2 Could Beat the Steam Deck 2 to Market, and May Be More Powerful than an Xbox Series S
Leaks indicate Sony’s upcoming handheld companion to the PlayStation 6, dubbed the PSP 2, will be powered by a six‑core AMD Zen 6 APU and an RDNA 5 GPU with 16 Compute Units. The device is rumored to feature 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory and...
NBA 2K26 Season 6 Brings Anime Theme and Major Rewards
NBA 2K26 Season 6 drops on April 3, introducing an anime‑themed visual overhaul across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W. The update spotlights Karl‑Anthony Towns and adds futuristic rewards such as a Raptor mascot, orange anime hair, and cyborg mods. MyTEAM rolls out hand‑drawn anime...
Outriders Re-Review: Square Enix’s Loot-Shooter Was Years Ahead of Its Time
Square Enix’s 2021 loot‑shooter Outriders introduced a class‑synergy loop that now underpins modern multiplayer shooters such as Arc Raiders and Marathon. Despite a rocky launch marked by server outages and balance problems, the game attracted over 3 million players in its...
Whatever Happened to College Basketball Video Games?
College basketball video games flourished in the 1990s and early 2000s but vanished due to weak sales rather than legal issues. EA’s 2024 success with *College Football 25* reignited interest, leading EA and 2K to submit competing licensing proposals to the...
Medabots S Frame Arms Girl Crossover Launched
Imagineer has launched a limited‑time crossover event in the mobile title Medabots S featuring Kotobukiya’s Frame Arms Girl model‑kit line. The collaboration introduces four new Medabots—Goutenraizer, Sticoletto, Baselarbunny and Hresvelgr—based on the Frame Arms Girl characters Gourai Kai, Stiletto, Baselard and Hresvelg....
Waltz of the Wizard Arrives on Android This April 15, 2026, with a Shift to Free-to-Try Experience on Mobile
Aldin Dynamics announced that its wizard‑simulation title Waltz of the Wizard will debut on Android on April 15, 2026, adopting a free‑to‑try model for both Android and iOS. Players can explore the magical sandbox at no cost and unlock the...
KaraFun Karaoke Platform Creates KaraFun Battle Mobile Game
KaraFun, the well‑known karaoke streaming service, has unveiled KaraFun Battle, a new mobile game that blends its extensive track library with competitive scoring. The game pits players against each other in real‑time leaderboards, turning casual sing‑alongs into a contest. Pop‑punk...
Xbox FanFest Tours 8 Cities for 25th Anniversary
Xbox FanFest is going on a tour this year as part of a 25-year Xbox celebration. FanFest is coming to Los Angeles, Cologne, London, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto as in-person events https://t.co/Psj1tme5PE https://t.co/hs2Xtin8FJ
Mobile-Focused Studio Coffee Stain Malmö Shuts Down
Piranha Games, the Canadian studio behind MechWarrior 5: Clans, announced a layoff affecting 38 employees across writing, art, design, and engineering. The cuts follow the game's under‑performance in attracting new players, falling short of sales targets set by parent company Enad Global 7...
Pokémon Home Gives Players Legends: Z-A Alpha Starters
Pokémon Home has been updated to support transfers from the new action‑oriented title Pokémon Legends: Z‑A. Players who move any Pokémon into Home can claim exclusive Alpha versions of Chikorita, Tepig and Totadile via Mystery Gift, each boasting larger models...
Astro Burn Is a Cat Sci-Fi Cute-Em-Up Built for the Rise of Modern Retro | Haz Dulull Interview
Astro Burn is a retro‑inspired cat sci‑fi cute‑em‑up from London studio Beyond the Pixels, led by Haz Dulull. The game channels early‑90s shooters such as Parodius and Pop’n TwinBee, delivering bright pixel art and chaotic gameplay. A Kickstarter campaign is...
Pigeons Join Clutchain
Clutchain, a newly launched gaming and esports platform, has signed the women’s top team Pigeons, bringing back veteran Zainab “zAAz” Turkie to replace Narmina “wieenN” Gasanova. The roster, composed of players from Russia, Slovakia, Poland, and Lebanon, aims to revive...
Ukrainian Game Devs Show Their Resolve at GDC Side Event
Ukrainian Games, a home‑grown initiative, presented ten titles at a side event during the Game Developers Conference. The showcase was framed as an act of defiance, underscoring that developers continue creating amid four years of war with Russia. Organizers highlighted...
Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco announced Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a May 29, 2026 release. The upgraded version promises sharper visual effects and a higher frame rate compared with the 2021 Switch port. This launch adds a high‑profile horror...
Shift Up Acquires Shinji Mikami's Unbound Studio to Boost Global Game Portfolio
Korean developer Shift Up announced it has bought all shares of Shinji Mikami’s Unbound studio, adding the veteran’s team of about 50 developers to its roster. The deal positions Shift Up to publish Unbound’s upcoming AAA game while strengthening its...
Arcade Basketball Codes April 2026
The article publishes the latest free redemption codes for the Roblox title Arcade Basketball, detailing rewards such as green effect crates, tickets, badge rolls, emotes, and wheel spins. It walks players through a four‑step process to claim these items directly...
Contest: Win One of 20 ChildStory Xbox Codes
Oliver Orangers and Stamina Zero are giving away 20 Xbox Play Anywhere copies of the indie adventure ChildStory through a TrueAchievements contest. Participants must be registered members and leave a single comment, with the draw closing on 9 April 2026 at 14:00 BST....
Guardians of the Galaxy Is the Mass Effect Game You Didn't Know You Were Missing
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, a 2021 third‑person sci‑fi shooter, surprisingly mirrors many Mass Effect mechanics, from dialogue wheels to squad command powers. The game lets players control Star‑Lord while influencing teammates like Gamora and Rocket, creating a loyalty dynamic...
Barbie Arrives in My Talking Angela 2 with New “Barbie Style Studio” And Customization Content
Outfit7 has launched a Barbie collaboration in My Talking Angela 2, kicking off on April 2, 2026. The event introduces the Barbie Style Studio, where players can design custom outfits with guidance from Barbie “Malibu” and “Brooklyn” Roberts. Premium Barbie‑themed furniture and three...
Path of Exile Could Be Cracking Down Harder on RMT, as Player Reports Warning Message
Grinding Gear Games (GGG) is tightening its grip on real‑money trading (RMT) in Path of Exile. A new automated warning now flags accounts detected selling in‑game items for cash, signaling a shift from ad‑hoc bans to systematic enforcement. The recent...
Shizuku Officially Announced for Hunter X Hunter: Nen Impact, Release Date and Trailer
Bushiroad and Eighting announced Shizuku as the latest DLC character for Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, slated for release on April 16, 2026. The game, already available on Nintendo Switch, previously added Neferpitou and Phinks as downloadable content, with Zeno...
As Memory Shortages Continue, Somehow, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally Is $100 Off with Three Months of Game Pass for...
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld is now priced at $499.99, roughly $100 less than its usual $599.99 list price, and ships with three months of Xbox Game Pass Premium at no extra cost. It features 16 GB of RAM and...
LiveRamp and Unity Announce Expanded Partnership | Exclusive
LiveRamp and Unity have expanded their partnership, integrating LiveRamp’s RampID identifier into Unity Exchange, the company’s programmatic advertising marketplace. RampID is an interoperable, portable user ID that works across platforms, allowing advertisers to recognize and target the same users inside...
Dubai Media Gaming Powered by Livewire Reveals New Insights
Dubai Media, in partnership with Livewire, released a report showing the UAE’s gaming ecosystem now hosts about 7.5 million players, with women comprising over 30% and Emiratis only 12% of the audience. The study highlights that gamers in the region generate...
CS2's Animgraph 2 Update Completely Overhauls Animations, but the Real Benefit Is Its Performance Gains
Valve has introduced Animgraph 2 to Counter‑Strike 2, overhauling third‑person animations while cutting CPU and networking overhead. The update, currently limited to the beta, adds weapon‑specific reloads and clearer movement cues that help spot counter‑strafe actions. Early testing reports up to an...
Newegg Hosts Collegiate VALORANT Tournament with Evil Geniuses
Newegg partnered with Evil Geniuses to host the VALORANT Collegiate Cup | SoCal LAN at its Diamond Bar Gamer Zone on March 21, featuring four Southern California university teams in a full‑day live LAN tournament. The event combined in‑person matches,...
GX Jackies: ‘We Want to Show that We Can Fight for the Title’
GIANTX mid laner Adam “Jackies” Jeřábek declared the team will fight for the LEC title after a 1‑0 opening win over Fnatic in the Spring 2026 split. The roster, overhauled from a 2025 relegation scare, now features Jackies, Lot, Isma, Noah...
Petit Planet Content Creator Program: How to Apply, Requirements, and More
HoYoverse has opened the Petit Planet Creator Club to creators worldwide, coinciding with the Stardrift test launch on April 21, 2026 for mobile and PC. The program welcomes influencers on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and Facebook, requiring either 1,000+...
GOG’s Optimised Ports of the Original PC Resident Evil Trilogy Are Now on Steam Too
Capcom has released the original PC ports of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 on Steam, following GOG's 2024 re‑releases. Each title is priced at $9.99 (about $10.00 UK equivalent) and is discounted 50 % until April 15, allowing the trilogy...
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Surpasses 160m Downloads Eight Years After Launch
Jam City’s Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has topped 160 million lifetime downloads as it celebrates its eighth anniversary. Players have collectively logged more than 100.7 billion minutes, with over 14% advancing to the post‑graduation *Beyond Hogwarts* storyline. The anniversary brings new quests,...
LY Corp Acquires Majority Stake in Kakao Games with $198m Investment
LY Corporation, the former LINE Yahoo, is investing roughly ₩300 billion (about $198 million) to become the largest shareholder of Kakao Games. The deal, executed through the LAAA Investment vehicle, combines a stake purchase, new share issuance, and convertible bonds, and is slated...
Multiple Assassin's Creed Games Are Free To Play On Xbox This Week (April 2-6)
Xbox’s Free Play Days returns April 2‑6, featuring six Assassin’s Creed titles at no cost. The lineup includes Odyssey, Origins, Syndicate, Unity, Valhalla and a two‑hour trial of Mirage, all accessible without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Unity also receives a...
Sonic Rumble Rebranded to Sonic Rumble Party as It Adds New Features and Removes Game Modes
Sega has rebranded its mobile party‑royale Sonic Rumble as Sonic Rumble Party, rolling out version 1.5 on March 16, 2026. The update introduces a new Party Rumble mode, starter missions, and Toy Capsules while retiring Quick Rumble, Special Rumbles, Amy’s Requests, and...
Magicmon: World Class Tier List
Magicmon: World’s tier list ranks classes by combat efficiency, farming speed, and overall progression, highlighting Ghost Warrior and Sword Saint as top‑tier choices. The guide emphasizes how class selection affects both PvE and PvP performance, especially for beginners seeking rapid...
Sony Hikes PS5 Pro Price by $115, Teases Pricey PS6 Handheld Amid AI‑driven Cost Surge
Sony announced a $115 (£90) price increase for the PlayStation 5 Pro and used the occasion to hint that its next-generation PS6 handheld could carry a similarly steep tag. Executives linked the hikes to soaring AI‑related component costs, sparking debate among gamers...
Miyamoto Vows to Pack Pikmin Into Every Nintendo Product, From Movies to Merch
At a press interview in Kyoto, Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto announced his mission to embed Pikmin across every Nintendo‑branded product, from the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie to future games and merchandise. The pledge comes as the sequel cements a...
Build a Civilization with OpenClaw AI Game
Another fun thing to do with your @openclaw: build a civilization. @aivilization is an open-world simulation game for AI agents. It’s fun to play, especially with your kids.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Voice Actors Updated List
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Netmarble's new mobile RPG, has released an updated roster of Japanese voice actors. Iconic characters such as Meliodas and Elizabeth are voiced by original anime talent like Yuki Kaji and Sora Amamiya, while new roles...
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2026
Microsoft announced that five titles will leave Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2026, headlined by Grand Theft Auto V. The departing games—Ashen, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, and Terra Invicta—cover console, PC and cloud platforms....
YorollAI Powers Real-Time Exploration in AI Gaming
Still early days for the tech, but IMO this is the right bet. Star Junkers tapping now @YorollAI for real-time exploration is the sort of push AI gaming needs 👏👏👏 #iykyk ;) https://t.co/zgXdRnkCPJ
11 Essential Tips for Maximising Your Time During ChinaJoy
ChinaJoy and the Pocket Gamer Connects Summit are set for late July and early August in Shanghai, drawing professionals from over 50 countries. Recent visa‑free policies let citizens from most European nations, the UK, Canada, Oceania and select Asian and...
Paparuda Studio Lands €210K to Launch Moldova’s Next Generation of Game Development Talent
Moldovan indie studio Paparuda secured over €210,000 (about $229,000) to develop its first globally‑targeted video game. Founded in 2026, the team of five will grow to 15‑20 specialists as it builds a cooperative‑focused Indie/AA title for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo....
The Petit Planet Beta Is Coming Back with New Updates, but You Still Need to Hope for an Invite
Infold Games has launched the Ghosts' Final March event for Love and Deepspace, introducing a new 5‑Star Solar‑Slot Memory Pair that unlocks Caleb's Netherlord Companion. The event runs until April 11 and guarantees the Netherlord after a maximum of 150 pulls,...