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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Fishbowl Review: Heartfelt Indie Turns Social Isolation Into Wisdom
Fishbowl, an indie life‑simulation game from imissmyfriends.studio, launches on April 2 for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. The title recreates pandemic lockdown by tasking players with daily chores and emotional choices that affect the protagonist’s mood. Its narrative‑driven design uses simple minigames to model routine building and mental‑health coping strategies. Early reviewer impressions highlight its authentic portrayal of isolation while noting modest replay depth.
Genshin Impact Announces a New, Functional Piece of Merch, and You Won't Ever Guess What It Is
Hoyoverse unveiled a Yae Miko‑themed electric mosquito swatter, slated for sale on China’s TMall platform on April 1. The quirky functional merch is priced at 69 CNY (approximately $10) and features the kitsune character’s aesthetic. While the product is limited to the...
I Love Teamfight Tactics Set 17's Hades Vibes, but I'm Going to Find It Hard to Say Goodbye to Lore...
Riot Games unveiled Teamfight Tactics Set 17, titled “Space Gods,” drawing heavy visual and mechanical inspiration from Supergiant’s *Hades 2*. The upcoming set replaces the traditional carousel with selectable god boons, introduces new verticals, Prismatic augments, and a Dark Star Jhin unit,...
Dragon Ruins Is KEMCO’s Retro-Style RPG Coming to Mobile with Pre-Registration Now Open
KEMCO has opened pre‑registration for its retro‑style RPG Dragon Ruins on Android and iOS, targeting a launch on April 2, 2026. The game, previously released on PC and consoles, brings a classic grid‑based dungeon‑crawling experience to mobile, featuring pixel art visuals and a...
GeForce NOW 2.0.83 Brings Improved Display Scaling for Linux
NVIDIA released GeForce NOW version 2.0.83, targeting Linux users and premium members. The update fixes UI scaling in the Linux beta, aligning streaming resolution with the display. It also adds 90 FPS VR streaming for Ultimate members, new network‑adaptation controls, customizable overlay shortcuts,...
Arc Raiders Steam Player Count for March Down over 50% Since Launch
Arc Raiders exploded onto the scene in late 2025, briefly topping 500,000 concurrent players and thrusting the niche extraction‑shooter genre into mainstream awareness. By March 2026 the Steam player count has slipped more than 50%, stabilising around a quarter‑million users....
Pax Dei's Spring Update Is Live, With Duels and Improvements to Maps, Resources, Performance, and Much More
Pax Dei’s spring update rolls out a suite of quality‑of‑life upgrades, most notably the introduction of 1v1 duels that let players dip their toes into PvP without risk. A new helmet‑visibility toggle gives creators more control over character appearance, while expanded...
Caleb's Third Myth Has Finally Arrived in Love and Deepspace, and It's Good News for All the Husbandbro Fans Out...
Genshin Impact’s Luna 6 update drops on April 8, expanding Mondstadt northward with the new Dornman Port and the floating Temple of Space. The update introduces a new 5‑Star Geo bow character, Linnea, who unlocks a Lunar‑Crystallize reaction system, and adds the...
Capcom Cup 12 Top 16 to Grand Finals VOD Now Available to Watch for Free
Capcom has released a free, nine‑hour VOD covering the entire Capcom Cup 12, from the top‑16 bracket through the grand finals. The video includes full commentary, addressing earlier complaints about the low‑quality Battle Hub stream that required a copy of...
Lenovo Promises It Hasn't Abandoned Updating Your Legion Go 2 Drivers, Yet
Lenovo has reaffirmed that it will support the Legion Go 2 handheld through October 2029, but it has not provided a release date for the next graphics driver. The most recent major driver update arrived in December 2023 for the 32.0.21030 branch that...
Epic Games, EGA Get Peely From Fortnite to Play up Lantern Fest During Ramadan
Epic Games partnered with Esports and Gaming Agency MENA to launch Lantern Fest in Fortnite during Ramadan, featuring the iconic character Peely in Saudi‑themed scenes. The hero video went viral, resonating with regional gamers and spilling over to global audiences....
Streamed for an Hour the Other Day. May Get Back Into It
A hobby streamer reports that modern software like OBS makes live broadcasting virtually cost‑free, allowing an hour‑long session of games such as CS2 and Stardew Valley with minimal setup. The streamer highlights recent equipment upgrades, noting that even basic accessories...
(Event News) Games Growth Summit Welcomes New Speakers for June Lineup
The Games Growth Summit announced two new speakers for its June lineup: industry veteran Jason Avent and HR specialist Emma Smith. Avent brings over 20 years of experience with major publishers and founded Boss Alien, the studio behind CSR Racing....
Mobile Legends Advanced Server Patch 2.1.68 Update: Hero Adjustments, Battlefield Changes and More
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s Advanced Server received Patch 2.1.68, delivering a wave of hero reworks that both buff and nerf dozens of characters, including notable adjustments to Beatrix, Dyrroth, and several marksmen. The update also tweaks core equipment—buffing Dominance Ice and...
The True Cost of Google's Level Up: What the Fee Table Doesn't Show
Google Play’s March 4 update lowers headline fees but adds a 5% billing surcharge in the US, UK and EEA and reduces subscription fees to 10%. The change is bundled with the Games Level Up program, which requires deeper integration with Google...
OldUnreal Release New Preview Update for the Classic Unreal Tournament 2004
OldUnreal has released UT2004 Patch 3374 – Preview 17, delivering full Linux support—including powerpc64le binaries—and updated SDL 3.4.2 for both Linux and macOS clients. The update refines AntiDrv lighting, adds extensive crash logging, and resolves a host of rendering, mod compatibility, and server‑browser...
How to Check the Monitoring Reports at Frigid Fortress in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2
Epic Games’ Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 adds an Ice King quest that requires players to check the monitoring reports at Frigid Fortress. The station sits on the west side of the throne room, marked by a white‑diamond icon on a grey...
Crimson Desert Patch Propels It to New All-Time Concurrent Player Peak on Steam
Pearl Abyss’s open‑world action‑adventure Crimson Desert recorded a new Steam concurrent player high of 276,261 after its latest patch, surpassing the 239,045 peak at launch. The update introduced five permanent mounts, new storage chests, stamina tweaks, cooking shortcuts, and removed...
Skybound Whips Invincible VS Into Shape for April 9 Open Beta
Skybound Entertainment and its Quarter Up studio are gearing up for the open beta of Invincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game based on Robert Kirkman's Invincible comic and TV series. The beta launches on April 9, giving players a two‑week...
Less Miserables, a Point-and-Click Parody of Les Miserables Gets a Demo
College Fun Games has unveiled a demo for Less Miserables, a point‑and‑click parody of Victor Hugo’s classic that will ship with native Linux support. The game features hand‑drawn art across 30 Parisian locations and voice work from Edinburgh Fringe performers. It...
Over 20 Years Later, World of Warcraft Is Finally Getting Its First Official Pride Event, Supporting This Amazing Long-Running Community...
World of Warcraft will host its first official Pride celebration, the Darkspear Dash, from June 27 to June 29, 2026. The event builds on the community‑run Running of the Trolls, which has raised thousands of dollars for The Trevor Project...
Crimson Desert Kliff Actor Had To Fight For Writing Changes
Lead voice actor Alec Newman confirmed that Crimson Desert’s story underwent multiple last‑minute revisions, contributing to the game’s weak narrative reception. Recording for the protagonist Kliff did not begin in earnest until two years after his initial booth session, and...
Facepunch Signed a License with Valve to Allow Standalone Releases From S&box
Facepunch Studios has secured a new license with Valve that lets creators export games built in s&box as standalone, royalty‑free titles on Steam. The agreement resolves long‑standing Source 2 licensing hurdles and paves the way for developers to ship full games...
Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow Easter 2026 Event Update Countdown: Exact Start Time and Date
Phasmophobia’s Cursed Hollow Easter event returns for 2026, launching on March 31 with an expected start time of 7 am Central Time (1 pm UTC) and running through April 21. The three‑week window offers daily rotating maps and new in‑game rewards, including a Pathfinder...
God Of War's Kratos Is Covered In Ash Because Of How He Looked On White Paper
The original God of War concept art showed Kratos as a blank‑white figure, prompting lead environment artist Stig Asmussen to coat him in ash—a decision that became a defining visual cue. The ash represents the ashes of Kratos’s wife and...
ScummVM 2026.2.0 "Railmonicon" Out Now Supporting More Retro Games
ScummVM released version 2026.2.0 “Railmonicon,” adding eight classic games to its emulation roster and delivering a suite of engine and platform improvements. The new titles include Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness, Crime Patrol, Crime Patrol 2, The Last Bounty Hunter, Mad Dog McCree,...
Crimson Desert Improves Image Quality on Base PS5 with Simple Upscaling
Pearl Abyss released patch v1.01.00 for Crimson Desert on the base PS5, adding FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) upscaling to the 60 fps Performance Mode. The new "Fixed 4K Output" option, enabled by default, forces a 4K render that is then down‑scaled, sharpening...
How To Operate The Giant Crane In Crimson Desert
The Gamer outlines how to obtain and finish the "Sealed In Stone" quest in Crimson Desert, which becomes available after completing the "Stolen Quarry" mission. Players must locate quest‑giver Erich, ride an elevator to a giant crane perched on wooden...
New Logo Seen in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Hints at Incoming Characters but Its Implication Has Fans Concerned
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has leaked a new logo that fuses the Avengers “A” with the Fantastic Four “4,” hinting that Captain America may lead a hybrid team. The demo also confirms only eight characters remain unrevealed, keeping the total...
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Trailer Showcases Gameplay in Liangzhou
Everstone Studio announced that Chapter 2 of the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet will launch on April 2, featuring the snow‑covered Liangzhou region and a new lightning‑summoning boss. The update follows the free Hexi expansion released earlier this month, which added...
Metasports Appoints Head of Marketing to Scale Hitwicket Globally
Metasports has appointed Manoj Kadarla as head of marketing to drive the global expansion of its flagship cricket strategy game, Hitwicket. Kadarla will oversee user acquisition, brand development, partnerships, and social strategy across Metasports’ portfolio. The hire leverages his eight‑year...
Codleague Crowd Lights Up Birmingham DreamHack
A lil ad break moment with the incredible @codleague crowd in Birmingham #cdl #dreamhack #sweetcaroline
Xbox Games Showcase June 7, Gears E‑Day, FanFest Return
Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase is set for Sunday June 7th at 10AM PT, 1PM ET, 6PM UK. A Gears of War E-Day direct will follow immediately afterwards, and Microsoft is bringing the Xbox FanFest back this year https://t.co/UJBGjDpbme https://t.co/3SQTeyk8tR
John and Brenda Romero Say the Industry Feels ‘Crashier’ than the North American Game Crash of 1983 Did
John and Brenda Romero say today’s games industry feels more “crashier” than the 1983 North American video‑game crash. They cite widespread layoffs, even after hits like Battlefield 6, and note Romero Games’ staff drop from 110 to nine after Microsoft pulled...
Xbox Store Update Makes Purchasing Xbox Games Easier with Two New Options
Microsoft has added two mobile‑wallet payment options—Google Pay and Apple Pay—to the Xbox digital store. The new methods are currently available in the United States and United Kingdom, with Apple Pay limited to mobile devices and Google Pay also supported...
How to Get The Foundation’s Rift Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 introduces the exotic Foundation’s Rift Rifle, a modified DMR that creates rifts on charged shots. The weapon is hidden at the New Sanctuary point of interest and can only be obtained by hiring the NPC The Foundation...
The LEGO Foundation And LEGO Group Support New Phase Of Global Initiative
The LEGO Group and UNICEF have launched a new three‑year phase of the Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) initiative, backed by a $4.9 million commitment from the LEGO Foundation. RITEC aims to embed children’s well‑being into digital game development...
RAMageddon Triggers $150 PS5 Price Hike and Industry‑Wide Chip Shortage
Sony announced a $150 price increase for its PS5 Pro console as AI‑driven demand for DRAM pushes memory chip costs up 80‑90%. Industry leaders warn the resulting "RAMageddon" could cripple product timelines through 2028.
Bethesda to Shut Down The Elder Scrolls: Blades on June 30, 2026
Bethesda announced that The Elder Scrolls: Blades, its free‑to‑play mobile spinoff, will cease operations on June 30, 2026. The game has been delisted from all app stores and will give every player a free bundle of Gems and Sigils, with...
The Long Dark Returns to Xbox Game Pass Today
The Long Dark joins Xbox Game Pass today, accessible to Ultimate, Premium and PC subscribers across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, handheld devices and cloud streaming. The addition reintroduces Hinterland’s open‑world survival experience, including the narrative‑driven Wintermute episodes that...
"It Is Meant to Be Lived In" - Grand Strategy Game Riftborne Offers "Months" Of Galactic Scheming and No Actual...
Riftborne, a real‑time sci‑fi grand strategy game from indie studio Pitio Productions, has entered early access with a text‑heavy, terminal‑style interface and minimal graphics. The game features procedurally generated galaxies, a simulated market, over 200 ship types and six distinct...
Here's How a Former Overwatch Pro Made the Support Hero He Always Wanted
Blizzard’s Season 1 introduced Mizuki, a hybrid support‑damage hero whose healing aura grows stronger as he deals damage. Designed by former Overwatch pro Scott “Custa” Kennedy, Mizuki quickly became one of the top‑four support picks in every region. His complex kit—featuring...
Could Virtual Football Tournaments Become Just as Big as the World Cup?
As ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup climb, fans are eyeing virtual football tournaments as a cheaper, more accessible alternative. FIFA and Konami’s eFootball World Cup, launched last December, has already attracted massive viewership, bolstered by influencers like KSI....
Unity Sees Growth in Engine Revenue, Shuts Down IronSource Ad Network in Favour of Vector AI User-Acquisition Platform
Unity announced it will shut down the IronSource advertising and user‑acquisition network on April 30, 2026 and will divest its Supersonic publishing arm. The move is framed as a simplification effort that lets the company double‑down on its AI‑driven ad platform, Vector,...
Pokemon Pokopia Has A Rare Chance Of Your Decorations Having A Ditto Face
Pokemon Pokopia, the new life‑simulation title from Koei Tecmo and Game Freak, has revealed a quirky visual Easter egg: certain decorative items can randomly display Ditto’s distinctive face. Players first reported the phenomenon with a Chansey topiary that occasionally swaps its...
Stacktopolis: A SimCity 2000-Inspired Game About Real-World Tech Sovereignty Problems
TechFreedom has launched Stacktopolis, an open‑source SimCity 2000‑style game that teaches real‑world tech sovereignty challenges. Players manage three risk domains—jurisdiction, continuity and surveillance—mirroring the organization’s TechFreedom risk framework. The prototype, generated largely by Claude Code AI, is already playable online and...
VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1: Schedule, Teams, Format, More
The 2026 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA Stage 1 begins on April 1, featuring twelve teams split into Alpha and Omega groups. The group phase runs through May 1, followed by playoffs from May 7 to May 17, with the finals held at Riot Games...
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 8 Release Date Countdown
Epic Games is re‑launching Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 8 on April 1, 2026, reviving the pirate‑themed content that originally debuted in 2019. The update adds three classic points of interest—Volcano, Lazy Lagoon and Sunny Steps—plus new remix skins and a suite of returning...
This VR Treadmill Lets You Walk, Run & Jump Inside Virtual Worlds
Virtuix unveiled the Omni One, a VR treadmill that lets users walk, run, jump and crouch in virtual environments using a low‑friction base and specially designed shoes. The system translates real‑world foot movements into precise in‑game locomotion, eliminating the need...
Borderlands 4 Just Got Its First Story DLC, and You Can Get the Full Experience at Its Lowest Price Yet
Borderlands 4 has released its first story DLC, introducing a new Vault Hunter, C4SH, and the Whispering Glacier map with additional bosses. Recent patches have addressed performance issues that plagued the launch, making the looter‑shooter feel more polished. The DLC is...