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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Kirby and the Forgotten Land List of All Present Codes
Nintendo has released a comprehensive list of Present Codes for Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch, allowing players to redeem in‑game items such as Star Coins, Rare Stones, and consumables. The list separates active codes—some permanent, others time‑limited— from a long archive of expired codes dating back to the game's launch. Codes are presented in both English and Japanese, reflecting Nintendo’s global marketing approach. The KIRBYMICROSITE code also rewards players with 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo after completing hidden site challenges.
You Can Get Your Name in Invincible VS' Game Credits for Those Who Prove Themselves Worthy in the Coming Open...
Invincible VS will host an open beta from April 9‑11 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, offering the top 20 ranked participants a permanent credit in the game’s end‑roll as “Beta Beasts.” The promotion follows the recent reveal of Conquest as the...
FaZe, Liquid, and Passion UA Pick up Wins in First Round of DraculaN S6 Playoffs
The opening round of the DraculaN Season 6 playoffs saw all marquee teams survive except fnatic, who dropped to the lower bracket after a 1‑2 loss to Sashi. Liquid, Alliance, Monte and Passion UA each secured 2‑0 victories, while FaZe comfortably beat...
Super Mario Galaxy Premiered In Its Homeland
Nintendo launched the Japanese premiere of Super Mario Galaxy alongside the Formula 1 Grand Prix, turning the race weekend into a live promotional stage. The game’s cast, including Jack Black, performed voice‑overs for the pre‑show, delivering a humor‑laden intro packed with...
How to Unlock the Best Xbox Cloud Gaming Quality on Windows 11 with a Few Simple Tweaks Using This Free...
Better xCloud is an open‑source Tampermonkey script that injects advanced controls into the Xbox Cloud Gaming web client on Windows 11. It lets users manually adjust bitrate, resolution, and server region, while displaying real‑time ping and FPS counters. The tool also unlocks...
U.S. Soccer and Gamefam Bring National Team to Roblox in Time for FIFA World Cup
U.S. Soccer announced a partnership with Gamefam to bring the U.S. Men’s National Team into Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer as a limited‑time event. The virtual integration, set to launch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will feature official kits,...
Microsoft Mulls Cheaper Xbox Game Pass Tier as Sony Raises PS5 Prices
Microsoft is exploring a lower‑cost Xbox Game Pass tier, possibly with ads or limited perks, to attract budget‑conscious gamers. The move comes as Sony lifts PS5 prices to $649.99 for the standard model, $599.99 for the Digital Edition, and $899.99...
Sophie Turner's Back Injury Halts $127 M Tomb Raider TV Production
Sophie Turner suffered a back injury on set, prompting Amazon Prime to suspend filming of the $127 million Lara Croft TV reboot. The pause threatens the series' launch timeline and raises questions about the franchise’s momentum in the gaming‑to‑screen market.
World of Warcraft April Trading Post Is Blooming With Mounts and Spring Looks
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft April Trading Post launches a spring‑themed lineup featuring four new mounts—including the Emerald Snail and Vicious Snapvine—plus a Grumpy Mandrake pet and multiple transmog ensembles. Players start the month with 500 Trader’s Tender and can earn...
Final Fantasy XI Tutorial Quest Updates Arrive in the MMORPG in April
Square Enix announced that the April 6, 2026 version update for Final Fantasy XI will overhaul the game’s tutorial, adding a dedicated quest that introduces the Records of Eminence system. The update also lets every player reset and replay the...
Supercell Signals a “Rethinking” For Clash Royale as New Head of R&D Hunt Points to Bigger Gameplay Changes
Supercell announced it is searching for a new Head of Research and Development to steer Clash Royale, a game it describes as being at an "inflection point" after years of incremental updates. The job posting emphasizes a "creative bar" and a...
Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish Joins Just Dance+ March 31st, 2026
Ubisoft announced that Billie Eilish’s new single “Birds Of A Feather” will be added to the Just Dance+ streaming catalog on March 31, 2026. The track will be available through Just Dance+ subscriptions tied to the 2023, 2024 and 2025...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 "Accolades" Trailer
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, earning strong critical scores after a pre‑launch demo generated buzz. The game returns players to the Rider role, letting them raise and bond with iconic Monsties while navigating...
Voca Keep Major Dream Alive with Fragadelphia York Win
Voca captured the Fragadelphia York 2026 trophy, defeating Fisher College 3‑1 and pocketing an $8,250 grand prize. The win propelled the American squad four places up the VRS, placing them in the Cologne Major invite range according to HLTV. Voca’s...
ARC Raiders Gets a Big Flashpoint Free Update Tuesday as ARC Threat Escalates
Embark Studios released a free Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders on Tuesday, adding new mission arcs, higher‑level challenges, and fresh enemy types to address the escalating ARC threat. The patch targets players who have reached the game’s maximum level of...
Throne and Liberty Delays New Battleground Map, Dungeons, and Brooch Accessory Update to Next Week
The upcoming Throne and Liberty live‑service update has been pushed from April 2 to April 9. The patch will still deliver a new Battlegrounds map, a Brooch accessory slot, and two co‑op dungeons, but the week‑long delay is intended to ensure a...
The MacBook Neo Takes on Retro Gaming
The MacBook Neo, Apple’s latest M‑series laptop, proves surprisingly adept at retro game emulation, handling titles from the NES through the Saturn with ease and even upscaling recent Nintendo Switch games. It also runs lightweight Steam titles and streams via...
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: DREDGE, Vohenn, Death Road to Canada, More
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale entered Day 6, featuring deep discounts on a slate of Android games and apps such as DREDGE, Death Road to Canada, and Fairy Knights. The promotion also includes an all‑time‑low price on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ and...
Superoptimizers Outperform Handwritten Assembly for Decades
Just for the record, superoptimizers that beat handwritten assembly are not new, and should not be considered an unexpected result. They are a very useful tool for finding optimal assembly on specific platforms. They have been in regular use by...
Zenless Zone Zero S-Rank Billy Kid Alt Launches in 2.8
HoYoVerse announced two new S‑Rank agents for Zenless Zone Zero’s 2.8 update, debuting on May 6, 2026. The lineup includes a revamped "Starlight" Billy Kid alt that switches from Attack to Rupture, and a fresh ice‑type Anomaly named Promeia from...
This Week, Diablo Immortal Improves Matchmaking, Adds Refined Battle Pass Cosmetics, and Events
Diablo Immortal's latest patch, rolling out globally by Wednesday, reintroduces combat rating into matchmaking for players at Legendary rank and above, aiming to improve queue quality. The update also launches the Spring into Action event (April 1‑16) and revives the Winds...
Short News: Week 13
Aurora announced that head coach Sezgin "Fabre" Kalaycı will miss the upcoming DraculaN Season 6 tournament due to family reasons. The Turkish organization confirmed the team will enter the competition from the double‑elimination playoffs bracket without Fabre’s on‑site guidance. Aurora...
PAX East 2026: Aniimo Is so Close to Being My Next Free-to-Play MMO to Watch
Aniimo, Pawprint Studio’s first public project, was unveiled at PAX East 2026 as a free‑to‑play MMO with creature‑collecting roots. The demo showcased a capture system using Aniipods that mirrors Pokémon’s mechanics, while combat mixes real‑time action and a “Twine” transformation...
Overcomplicated Games Are Driving Industry Decline
Playing DOOM in 2026 is honestly boring but at least it lets you instantly play without an hour intro of cut scenes and tutorials and then when you load it a second time downloading a 50GB update for half an...
Sony's Pricing Unrealistic, Counts on Fan Spending
There is no chance at these prices. Sony is banking on higher average spend among existing fans to make up the difference.
IGDA Foundation’s Download for Charity Sale Is Live on Steam
The IGDA Foundation has launched its second annual Download for Charity (DLC) event on Steam, running from March 27 to April 6, 2026. More than 100 developers are participating, pledging to donate between 5% and 20% of their sales proceeds....
Fallout Season 2 Hits 83 Million Viewers in 13 Weeks
Fallout Season 2 reached 83 million people worldwide during its first 13 weeks of release. https://t.co/xwJxW1bBZP
Top Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories After Testing 20+
After testing more than 20 Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, these are some of my true favorites. https://t.co/oqOzS9cXqU
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Cooking Guide: How to Unlock, Tips, and More
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin introduces cooking once players reach Level 3 of the Book of Stars, a milestone most achieve early in Act 1. Cooking requires Flint to ignite campfires, after which players combine ingredients to create dishes. Successful attempts unlock...
Jack Black Should Play This Yakuza Icon in a Live-Action Adaptation
Jack Black announced his desire to join a live‑action adaptation of Sega’s Yakuza series, specifically targeting the eccentric side character Gondawara, famed for a diaper‑fetish side quest. The actor believes his over‑the‑top comedic style fits the role’s absurdity. The article...
Knee Selected as South Korea’s Tekken 8 Representative for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Bae “Knee” Jae‑min won the South Korean national Tekken 8 selection tournament, securing his spot as the country’s representative for the sport’s debut at the 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games. The double‑elimination event featured 64 top players, and Knee’s dominant performance in...
Wave Browser Brings Gaming Tools and Ocean Cleanup Into the Same Tab
Wave Browser launches as a gaming‑focused web browser that bundles multitasking tools such as a sidebar, picture‑in‑picture streaming, and a Memory Saver mode to keep RAM usage low during heavy gaming sessions. The browser embeds utilities like ad blocking, translation,...
Thrice Is a Challenging but Forgiving Daily Trivia Game
Thrice is a new daily trivia game that presents five questions across five distinct categories each day. Players have three attempts per question, earning three points for each correct answer, which creates a balance between difficulty and forgiveness. The format...
Sandbox VR Targets Kids with New Dinosaur Adventure
Sandbox VR is going after young adventurers with Age of Dinosaurs for its location-based VR venues. https://t.co/DpfdpNxvLi
Baobab Studios to Adapt Roblox Hits Into Films
Baobab Studios is preparing to turn Roblox hit games into animated movies, TV shows and other media. https://t.co/NCBI280JJo
Tiny Empires Codes March 2026
PCGamesN released a fresh batch of Tiny Empires codes for the Roblox city‑building game in March 2026. The active codes—SECRETSHOPCODE, 1MILVISITS, UPDATE2, Update1, and Release—grant up to three Super Farms and a 5 k gold bonus. Players redeem them via the...
Epic CEO Promises to Solve Insurance Challenge
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney addressed this over the weekend, saying Epic would work out the insurance challenge. https://t.co/cN28vZnbMN
Invincible VS Launches April 30 with Early Beta
Here's my post on Invincible VS, Skybound's new fighting game based on Robert Kirkland's Invincible. The game comes out on April 30 and has an open beta on April 9-11. https://t.co/Yc6bbGFueW
Manchester City Crowned 2026 ePremier League Champions
Manchester City clinched the 2026 ePremier League title, defeating Leeds United in the Grand Final. The EA SPORTS FC 24 duo Matias “Bonanno” Bonanno and Joao “Jafonso” Vasconcelos secured the $38,000 first‑place prize from a $127,000 pool, marking the club’s third...
Gaming's Attention War Fuels Saudi Jobs and AI Growth
Here's my conversation with Brian Ward for The BIG Show. We talked about gaming's war for the attention of consumers, emerging markets, creating jobs in Saudi Arabia, Savvy's acquisition strategy, his optimism for games, and AI. https://t.co/hvTZR0xOeD
AI Doc: Accessible Primer on AI’s Best and Worst Scenarios
The AI Doc is good - worth seeing if you're interested in the topic, an approachable primer and pretty decent at teasing out the best and especially the worst case scenarios. Nice companion to Artificial Gamer (2021) about OpenAI's...
Blooming Burrow Is Back in RuneScape, and Jagex Adds An Additional Cosmetic Toggle Option
RuneScape’s spring event, Blooming Burrow, returns today and runs through April 20, 2026, featuring the new “Corporate Egg‑spionage” quest that grants the Blooming Spycatcher outfit and unlocks the Eggstraction skilling activity. Players can earn spring tokens by gathering intel from corporate...
Pokémon Pokopia and More Nintendo Switch Games Are on Sale at Target
Target is offering a limited‑time promotion for its Circle members: buy any two Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 games and receive a $30 discount. The deal, which runs until April 5 at 2:59 a.m. EST, includes high‑profile Switch 2 titles such as Pokémon Pokopia and Mario Kart World,...
Sea of Thieves Backtracks on Sticking Custom Servers Behind Subscription Paywall
Rare announced that its long‑awaited Custom Seas feature will launch during Season 20 and will be free for all Sea of Thieves players, reversing an earlier plan to lock it behind a premium subscription. The toolset lets users create private sandboxes, adjust...
WWE 2K26 Makes Widespread Changes to Its Ringside Pass and Stamina Systems Following Player Criticism
2K Sports rolled out version 1.07 for WWE 2K26, revamping the Ringside Pass battle‑pass and the stamina system after player criticism. All four Premium‑tier DLC wrestlers now unlock at Tier 1 of Season 2, and new players receive enough RXP to cover the first...
Blox Fruits Draco Guide
The guide explains how to unlock the coveted Draco race in Blox Fruits, requiring players to reach the Third Sea, obtain a black dojo belt, and trade a dragon egg. Each race stage (V2‑V4) demands specific quests, items, and in‑game...
Xbox Game Pass First Free Game for April Is an Insult, but the Next One Is 92% Rated
Microsoft announced the April Xbox Game Pass lineup, kicking off with the low‑profile title Barbie Horse Trails, a $40 horse‑training simulator. The game has virtually no critical reception, lacking a Metacritic score and averaging only two players on Steam. The...
A Fan Favorite Mode Is Finally Returning to Fortnite After a Seven Year Wait
Fortnite OG is reviving Chapter 1 Season 8 on April 1, 2026. Two days later, the fan‑favorite Marvel Endgame limited‑time mode, originally released in 2019, will be reintroduced. The mode pits Avengers against Chitauri with unlimited spawns and Infinity‑Stone objectives. While details remain...
Warhorse Cites Talent, Stays Silent on AI Translator Replacement
Warhorse said it's a "talent driven" studio but won't comment on the translator who claimed he was fired and replaced with AI "out of respect for the privacy." https://t.co/5Fsh4PJROG
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Sales Top 2 Million | News-in-Brief
Pixelberry Studios, the creator of the popular Choices mobile series, has reportedly laid off staff, though the company has not issued an official statement. Layoffs were disclosed by former employees on LinkedIn at the end of last week. The studio...