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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Nexon Unveils Dungeon & Fighter Idle, Dungeon & Fighter Classic and Wider Franchise Pipeline
Nexon announced two new entries in its Dungeon & Fighter franchise at a Tokyo Capital Markets Briefing: Dungeon & Fighter Idle, a casual, mobile‑first title slated for launch later this year, and Dungeon & Fighter Classic, a modernized revival of the 2009 game planned for a 2027 release. The company also revealed a pipeline of six additional projects, including Project OVERKILL, Dungeon & Fighter: Arad, Vindictus: Defying Fate and a new IP called NAKWON. CEO Junghun Lee emphasized a multi‑platform, genre‑diverse strategy that mirrors MapleStory’s growth model. The moves aim to broaden the franchise’s appeal beyond its core Korean and Chinese audiences.
World of Warcraft: Midnight Addon Restrictions Fail as Top RWF Guilds Keep Using Raid Addons
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion introduced strict API restrictions that effectively disabled the popular WeakAuras addon, prompting its developers to cease support. Top Race to World First guilds responded by creating proprietary assignment addons to manage the newly buffed...
T1 Acting Coach Tom Says Early Mistakes Led to Loss Against KT in 2026 LCK Opener
T1 fell 2-0 to KT Rolster in the opening day of the 2026 LCK season, marking acting head coach Im "Tom" Jae‑hyeon's first match back after kkOma’s hiatus. Tom cited early‑game mistakes that snowballed, allowing KT to seize momentum, while...
Inside Dream Sports’ Fantasy To Fintech Makeover
Eight months after India’s sweeping ban on real‑money gaming, Dream Sports—owner of Dream11—has avoided layoffs and legal battles by rapidly trimming costs and repurposing its massive user base. The company is pivoting toward fintech with Dream Money and the AI‑driven...
Goat Simulator Maker Coffee Stain to Close Its Mobile Studio
Coffee Stain announced the closure of its Malmö mobile development studio, which was founded in 2021 and housed about 17 staff members. The unit was responsible for bringing Goat Simulator to mobile in 2023, as well as supporting Song of...
Rec Room Shuts Down June 1 After 10 Years, Citing Unsustainable Costs
Seattle‑based Rec Room announced it will cease operations on June 1, 2026, ending a decade‑long run that attracted more than 150 million players but never turned a profit. The shutdown follows a 2025 layoff that cut half the staff and reflects broader...
Tickets Go on Sale for Consumer Event IGN Live 2026, Returning to LA on 6 June
IGN Entertainment has opened ticket sales for IGN Live 2026, a two‑day consumer gaming event in Los Angeles on June 6‑7. The expo will feature exclusive game reveals, new trailers, celebrity interviews, and a showfloor with hundreds of playable titles, including...
PC Game Pass Adds Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Later This Month
Microsoft announced that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will join PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on April 30, 2026. The title arrives in Game Preview, meaning full achievement support may be delayed. Olden Era is a...
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Krafton, Flyquest, Arbitrum Invest $3.5M in Psychedelic Games' MOBA Golden Tides
Psychedelic Games secured a $3.5 million funding round from PUBG publisher Krafton, esports org FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures to develop its new MOBA, Golden Tides. The studio deliberately avoided traditional venture capital, opting for strategic partners that can contribute operational...
Call of Duty Is Giving Away Its Extraction Shooter for Free, After Arc Raiders Success
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Endgame extraction shooter, originally a campaign‑locked mode, is being released for free on Warzone as of April 2, 2026. The 32‑player, squad‑based experience pits teams against zombies and boss‑type Guild members on an expanded Avalon map, with...
Unigine 2.21 Released – New Pricing
Unigine has launched version 2.21, introducing a node‑based animation system, visual logic editor, and AI‑friendly workflow. The update adds an experimental MCPBridge plugin for text‑driven scene edits, and expands upscaler support with customizable FSR 3 and DLSS options. Performance gains include...
The Spinning Comet Escape: Space Clicker Game
The Spinning Comet Escape is a new browser clicker game where players land on a rotating comet, mine resources, and build a base to refuel a rocket before the terrain destabilizes. Gameplay centers on chaining buildings—generators, solar panels, fuel cells,...
CoinPoker Launches $1.5m Weekly ‘CoinRewards’ System Following Record March Traffic
CoinPoker has unveiled CoinRewards, a $1.5 million‑per‑week incentive program that splits $1 million to cash‑game leaderboards and $500,000 to splash pots. The system features two‑hour leaderboard cycles, daily 15 % guaranteed returns, and full reinvestment of micro‑stakes fees. Launched after a record‑breaking March...
Capcom Confirms They Will Be Addressing Confirmed Issues Affecting the Battle System and Certain Characters in Street Fighter 6
Capcom has released a performance update for the Steam version of Street Fighter 6 to fix problems introduced by the recent Alex compatibility patch. The update targets a bug that locks players out of Drive Rush after a Drive Parry against standard attacks....
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Slim Edition Graphics Card Review
PNY introduced a Slim Edition RTX 5070 graphics card built for ultra‑compact Mini‑ITX builds, featuring a two‑slot, 290 mm design with dual 120 mm fans and a massive vapor chamber. In head‑to‑head testing against a full‑size Gigabyte RTX 5070 OC inside an NZXT H2 Flow...
After 7 Years of Development – Fyrox 1.0 Is Here
The Rust‑based open‑source game engine Fyrox has reached a major milestone with the launch of version 1.0 after seven years of development. The release bundles incremental enhancements rather than brand‑new features, including a new export‑CLI for automated builds, a task‑based...
From Helix Jump to Little Farm Story: How H8games Reinvented Itself
h8games, after early premium failures and a costly lawsuit, pivoted to hyper‑casual development and scored a breakout hit with Helix Jump, amassing over 800 million downloads. Leveraging that momentum, the studio partnered with SayGames to transition into hybrid‑casual, launching Little Farm...
Starcrafty Strategy Game Stormgate Is About to Lose Its Multiplayer Modes, Due to an AI Company Buying up Frost Giant's...
Stormgate, the StarCraft‑style RTS from Frost Giant Studios, will lose its multiplayer functionality at the end of April after its server provider, Hathora, was acquired by AI firm Fireworks AI. The new owner is winding down game‑server services to focus...
Reviewers Earn Less than Minimum Wage, Not a Conspiracy.
It's fine to disagree with scores. That's what they're there for. But I promise you someone who busted their ass to review 2 games requiring 150 hours between them for a rate that comes out to less than minimum wage...
Microsoft's Xbox PC Remote Tools Accelerate Game Testing
Microsoft has launched new Xbox PC Remote Tools that are designed for developers to deploy, test, and debug PC games to remote Windows devices. Devs don’t need to use the GDK with these tools and they should help speed up...
Gen.G Star Ruler Faces Tax Controversy as LCK Disciplinary Questions Emerge
Gen.G’s star mid laner Park “Ruler” Jae‑hyuk is under investigation for tax evasion after South Korea’s tax authority ruled his father‑managed title‑trust scheme illegal. The National Tax Service says payments from 2018‑2021 were funneled through the father’s account, and the...
'More Time Innovating; Less Time Writing Code:' Arc Raiders Publisher Nexon Believes AI Will Liberate Its Workforce
Nexon unveiled Mono Lake, an end‑to‑end AI platform trained on billions of player sessions, to inject contextual intelligence into every development decision. CEO Junghun Lee said the system will free engineers from routine coding, letting them focus on creative problem‑solving....
Gamedev.js Jam 2026: Build Your Next Phaser Game This April
Gamedev.js Jam 2026 is a free, global HTML5 game competition running from April 13 to April 26 on itch.io. Participants receive a secret theme and have two weeks to develop browser‑based games, with solo or team entries allowed. Phaser is...
Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Celebration and Merchandise Confirmed
Sega announced a 30th‑anniversary celebration for the Sakura Wars franchise, slated for September 27, 2026. The company will roll out a series of events and merchandise throughout the year, confirming the announcement is genuine despite the April 1 timing. The original 1996 Sega...
Resident Evil Fans Have Adopted a Love & Deepspace Character as the Son of Leon S. Kennedy and One of...
Resident Evil fans have latched onto a scene in RE9 where Leon Kennedy appears to retrieve a wedding ring, igniting speculation about his marital status. The theory gained traction when community members noticed a visual similarity between Leon/Ada and Zayne,...
(PR) Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Launches Into Early Access on April 30
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era enters Steam Early Access and Microsoft Store on April 30, 2026, with day‑one availability on PC Game Pass. Developed by Hooded Horse, Unfrozen Studio, and published by Ubisoft, the title revives the classic...
After Asking the Japanese Public to Help It Find Its First Ever Claw Machine Game, Taito Instead Found Its Second
Taito launched a nationwide crowdsourced hunt for the Crown 602, Japan’s first domestically produced crane game from 1965, offering a ¥100,000 ($630) reward. After receiving more than 4,400 tips, the company still hasn’t located the elusive unit, leaving the prize unclaimed....
AMD Launches First Dual‑3D V‑Cache Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, Targeting High‑end Desktop Workloads
AMD introduced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the industry's first desktop processor with dual 3D V‑Cache, 16 Zen 5 cores and 208 MB of on‑die cache. The chip claims 5‑10% performance lifts in creative and compilation workloads, signaling a shift toward...
Nintendo Raises U.S. Physical Game Prices, Cuts Digital Costs in New Pricing Model
Nintendo announced a new U.S. pricing structure that charges $10 more for physical copies of games like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, while digital editions drop to $59.99. Analysts say the move reflects rising production costs and a strategic shift...
Warhorse Studios Fires Long‑time Translator, Replaces Role with AI
Warhorse Studios dismissed Max H., a Czech‑to‑English translator who worked on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for nearly four years, saying the position would become obsolete as the studio shifts to AI‑driven localization. The move has ignited a broader conversation about AI’s...
The First New Heroes of Might and Magic Strategy Game in over 10 Years Will Launch This Month
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will enter PC early access on April 30, marking the franchise's first new title in more than ten years. Developed by Unfrozen and handed to Hooded Horse for day‑to‑day publishing after Ubisoft’s corporate restructuring,...
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If You're Sick of Spawning in Midway Through an Arc Raiders Game, Flashpoint's Made It Easier to Get Into Fresh...
The Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders introduces a spawn‑timing tweak that favors players using custom loadouts, increasing the odds of entering a fresh map. Previously, many users found themselves dropping into matches already half‑way through, missing prime loot and strategic...
Arslan Ash and JoKa Collaborate to Create Early Season 3 Tekken 8 Tier List
The Season 3 patch for Tekken 8 introduced new characters—Kunimitsu, Bob, Roger Jr., and an unnamed challenger—alongside balance tweaks that immediately reshaped the competitive meta. Veteran pros Arslan Ash and JoKa leveraged their tournament experience to publish an early‑impressions tier list, categorizing every fighter...
It's Official: Crimson Desert Has Beaten Pokemon Pokopia
Pearl Abyss's open‑world RPG Crimson Desert has overtaken Pokemon Pokopia in Metacritic user ratings, posting an 8.8 average from over 10,000 reviews versus Pokopia's 8.6 from 1,300. While critics gave Crimson Desert a mixed 77 Metascore compared with Pokopia's 89,...
If You Love Horror Boomer Shooters Keep BLIGHTEN on Your Radar
BLIGHTEN is an upcoming indie boomer shooter that blends classic DOOM‑style 2D sprites with a dark horror setting. The game drops the genre’s typical bright lighting for a decaying research facility filled with mutated enemies and resource‑scarce combat. Its Steam...
The Elder Scrolls Online Is Coming To PC Game Pass With Xbox Play Anywhere Support
Bethesda announced that The Elder Scrolls Online will debut on the Xbox PC Game Pass on June 2, 2026, with Xbox Play Anywhere support allowing console owners a free PC version. The launch coincides with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk, which begins April 2...
PocketGamer.biz Podcast: Data Doesn't Solve Problems - Decisions Do
In a PocketGamer.biz podcast, GameAnalytics’ Falko Boecker argues that data alone won’t solve studio challenges; decision‑making does. He distinguishes data maturity from sophistication and highlights how many developers get stuck when trying to adopt a full‑funnel view. Boecker stresses that...
Shift Up Acquires Shinji Mikami's Unbound Studio to Co‑Develop Next AAA Title
Shift Up announced the purchase of Shinji Mikami's Unbound studio, pledging to co‑develop and publish the veteran creator's next large‑scale game. The deal deepens the Korean developer’s portfolio after the success of Stellar Blade and signals a high‑profile partnership that...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales Will Also Have Trials of Mana Save Data Bonus
Square Enix announced that The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will reward players who have a Trials of Mana save file with Laurent's Decorative Feather, an item that lets the protagonist meet Princess Riesz, who shares a portion of...
Name That Game (April 2, 2026)
All Daily Puzzle Knowledge Anime has rolled out an extensive suite of daily interactive puzzles that blend video‑game and anime themes. The lineup includes silhouette‑guessing challenges, emoji riddles, cover‑art math, critic‑score balancing, crosswords and chronological ordering games. Each puzzle is...
NIP Sign xKacpersky in Permanent Deal
Ninjas in Pyjamas announced that Polish AWPer Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara’s nine‑month loan from ENCE has been converted into a permanent contract extending through 2026. The 19‑year‑old finished 2025 as NIP’s highest‑rated player, highlighted by a 1.46 rating at the Budapest...
Marvel Snap April and May 2026 Spotlight Cache Version Update: Upcoming Cards and Their Abilities Explained
Marvel Snap will roll out its April‑May Spotlight Cache update, adding four new cards—Rama‑Tut, Stryfe, Lady Bullseye, and Ikari—each with distinct On‑Reveal mechanics and cost‑power balances. Rama‑Tut (4‑cost, 5 power) reuses three prior On‑Reveal effects, while Stryfe (4‑cost, 6 power)...
Roblox Is Unbreakable Codes April 2026
Roblox is Unbreakable, a fan‑made JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure game on Roblox, has released a fresh redemption code WHITESNAKE that awards two pure arrows and two locacaca items. Players must reach level 20 before accessing the in‑game Redeem Codes menu. The guide also highlights the...
The Warboats PvP 2026 Community Event Registration Is Now Open!
TrueAchievements has opened registration for the 2026 Warboats PvP community event, a competitive achievement‑unlocking tournament. The format pits each participant against three new opponents across four 13‑day rounds, with points for hitting, sinking, or missing ships on an 8×8 achievement...
The Warboats PvP 2026 Community Event Registration Is Now Open!
TrueTrophies has opened registration for Warboats PvP 2026, a revamped community competition that pits four players against each other on trophy‑based 8×8 grids. The event runs four 13‑day rounds, awarding points for hitting and sinking hidden ships and bonus points...
Tetris and Space Invaders Team up for First-Ever In-Game Crossover Event
Playstudios has launched a limited‑time crossover between its Tetris game and the classic Space Invaders franchise, running from April 1 to April 30. The event features three phases: a 12‑day login reward series, an environmentally‑focused donation campaign with Dots.eco, and a competitive...
Nifee Handed Four-Year Ban by ESIC for Match Manipulation and Betting-Related Corruption
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has imposed a four‑year ban on Inner Circle rifler Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili for match manipulation and betting‑related corruption. The investigation uncovered repeated deaths to molotovs and incendiary grenades in ESL Pro League Season 22 that aligned...
ENCE Promote Academy Squad as Interim Roster
ENCE announced that its Academy squad will serve as the interim main roster while the organization evaluates further roster changes. The promotion includes bringing former academy player Henri “HENU” Ylilehto onto the lineup, replacing Matti “Matz” Alatalo, who enters free...
Ghostwire Tokyo Is One of My Favorite Bethesda-Published Games, and Now, It's Cheaper than Ever
Ghostwire: Tokyo, Bethesda's atmospheric action‑adventure, is now available at a deep discount across major digital stores. The game blends horror‑style tension with elemental spell combat, letting players wield fire, water and wind as substitutes for conventional guns. Critics gave it...