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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Victreebel | Pokémon Guide
The guide breaks down everything needed to add Victreebel to a team, from evolution via a Leaf Stone to its Mega form in Legends: Z‑A. It lists locations across all generations, detailed base stats, type match‑ups, and a full moveset for both Scarlet/Violet and Legends: Z‑A. Catch rates are low (45 ≈ 11.9 %), making it a prized addition, while its high Attack and solid Special Attack give it offensive punch. The article also notes habitat building in Pokopia and code shortcuts for Pokémon Go and TCG players.
Jmcrofts Creates Tier List that Ranks the Most Broken Characters in Fighting Game History
Content creator Jmcrofts released a video ranking the most broken characters in fighting‑game history, using a tier system from “Kusoge” to “Almost Balanced.” The list spotlights outliers such as Ivan Ooze from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition, whose...
New Star Fox Game Coming to Switch 2 in 2026, Leaker Says
A reliable Nintendo leaker has confirmed that a new Star Fox game will launch on the upcoming Switch 2 this summer, featuring classic on‑rails shooter gameplay and online multiplayer. The title is expected to be officially unveiled in April, following a surprise‑drop...
Inside Chaos Agents, Popularium’s Upcoming ‘Auto-Battler Royale’
Renowned game designer Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, launched Popularium in 2023 with veterans Skaff Elias, Arka Ray, and Jon Bankard. Their first title, Chaos Agents, is an auto‑battler royale that deliberately discourages optimal play. After a public...
CookieRun: OvenSmash Tier List March 2026
Pockettactics released a March 2026 tier list for CookieRun: OvenSmash, ranking all playable cookies from S‑ to C‑tier. The S‑tier features Dark Choco, String Cheese, Rye, Latte, Peppermint and Blue Slushy cookies, while A‑, B‑ and C‑tiers host the remaining...
Total War Medieval 3 Director Says Recreating Its Predecessors "Would Not Make a Good Game"
Creative Assembly’s game director Pawel Wojs confirmed that Total War Medieval 3 will not be a straight remake of its beloved predecessor, Medieval 2, arguing that nostalgia alone cannot sustain a modern title. The studio plans to modernize the classic by extracting...
ARC Raiders Developer Wants Players Who’ve Done Everything to “Have More to Do”
ARC Raiders' production director Caio Braga says the biggest challenge is keeping veteran players engaged once they’ve completed all existing content. The studio is using a scaled‑up triage process, assigning problems to UX, balance and other internal teams as the...
New Images Revealed of British Esports’ Major Sunderland Arena
British Esports unveiled the final design and name—British Arena—for its 15,000 sq ft Sunderland venue, slated to open in summer 2026. The multi‑use arena will feature a theatre‑style stage, a 17‑metre LED screen, 5G connectivity, broadcast studios, and space for 200 seated...
Unity Follows AppLovin, Roblox Brand Deal Controversy and Wuthering Waves' Live Ops Success | Week in Views
Unity announced it will shut down the ironSource ads network and is exploring a sale of Supersonic as its latest earnings beat guidance. Roblox revealed that starting in January 2027 it will take a cut of in‑game brand partnership revenue,...
Unity to Shut Down IronSource Ads Network and Explore Supersonic Sale as Revenue Beats Guidance
Unity reported first‑quarter revenue of $505‑$508 million, comfortably beating its $480‑$490 million guidance, and forecast adjusted EBITDA up to $135 million, a 58% year‑over‑year increase. The company announced it will shut down the IronSource Ads Network by April 30 2026 and is actively seeking a...
PS5 Console and PlayStation Portal Prices Go Up Again
Sony announced a global price hike for every PlayStation 5 model and the PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026, with increases ranging from $50 to $100. The Digital Edition will rise to $599, the standard PS5 to $649, the PS5 Pro to $899, and...
Two Award-Winning Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass This April
Xbox Game Pass is adding two award‑winning titles in April, expanding its library with both a classic and a recent critical darling. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard joins on March 31, offering subscribers the benchmark survival‑horror reboot that revitalized the franchise in 2017....
Terraria Is Getting New Early Game Magic, as Re-Logic Puts Class Balance Under the Microscope
Re‑Logic’s upcoming Terraria 1.4.5.7 patch shifts focus from bug fixes to class balance, targeting early‑game magic as a priority. The studio has mined extensive player feedback and identified the mage archetype as under‑served. A teaser reveals a new Gem Staff...
Sources: Nintendo Is Planning a New Star Fox and a Major Zelda Remake This Year, but No 3D Mario
Nintendo insiders reveal that a classic‑style Star Fox game will launch on Switch 2 in summer 2026, while a major remake of the N64 classic *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* is slated for the holiday season. A new 3D Mario title,...
New Godot GameDev.tv & Ovani Sound Bundles
GameFromScratch announced a new GameDev.tv bundle that teaches Godot 4.x development, covering 2D, 3D, RPG creation, C#, shaders and Blender integration. At the same time, Humble released several developer bundles, notably Ovani Sound’s Decibel Domination with 12 brand‑new music packs and...
Best Necrobinder Build in Slay The Spire 2
The guide outlines a reliable Necrobinder build for Slay The Spire 2 that hinges on the new Doom mechanic, which eliminates foes when Doom stacks equal their current HP. It emphasizes a defensive‑control playstyle, pairing Doom cards with soul‑generation and block...
Sony's PS5 Price Hike Confirmed, DDR5 Switch Looming
As Sony raises the PS5 price by $100+, I'd like to point people to yesterday's Game File. A rare case of a console-maker on the record about this stuff Nex CEO David Lee told me price was potentially going to go...
No Mario 3D, but GTA 6 Lands on Switch 2
No 3D Mario game this year but GTA 6 will be available on the Switch 2
Ragnarok Origin Classic Codes March 2026
Ragnarok Origin Classic released a fresh set of promotional codes in March 2026, including ROOCREADY2GO, ROOC2026, ROOC888, ROOC777 and ROOC666. Each code grants a combination of Eden chests, pet blueberry and watermelon juice, butterfly wings and authoritative badges, items that accelerate...
Gaming Giants' Marketing Spirals Into Absurdity
Xbox: partner showcase is a bust PlayStation: where else you gonna play give us $600 Nintendo: what if Glenn powell was a fox that where's a Saiyan scouter and flies a space ship? https://t.co/uKtqXopYZs
"Rocket League Is Still a Priority" Despite Psyonix Layoffs
Epic Games reassured that Rocket League remains a core focus despite its recent mass layoffs affecting over 1,000 staff, including an undisclosed number from Psyonix. The game recently peaked at 40,000 concurrent players on Steam, its highest level since 2023,...
TJ Sports Issues Lifetime Ban to TES Player Yang “Naiyou” Zijian
The episode examines TJ Sports' decision to impose a lifetime ban on TES player Yang "Naiyou" Zijian for multiple instances of match fixing, including prior misconduct in China's League of Legends Development League. It details Top Esports' termination of Zijian's...
Unity's AI-Powered Ad Platform Vector Transforms Mobile Advertising
In this week’s episode of the Mobile Dev Memo podcast, I speak to Felix The, the SVP of Advertising Product and Engineering at Unity. We discuss Unity’s AI-enabled advertising system, Vector. https://t.co/YKAGMtaYaP
UK Crew Preps Minds for Upcoming Event
Not allowed to show the venue yet, but here is a sneak peek at The UK lads ready to get their minds right 🍻 https://t.co/0SSfnnpgIp
AMD Hints at Next‑gen X3D CPU for Game Developers, Cache Size Unclear
AMD announced a new X3D‑based processor targeting game developers, positioning it as a high‑cache solution for demanding workloads. While the company highlighted the chip’s focus on game‑dev performance, exact specifications such as L3 cache size and pricing were not disclosed...
Dispatch Set for Xbox Summer Release Amid Wave of New Titles
Microsoft confirmed that Dispatch will launch on Xbox Series X/S this summer, adding to a slate of new titles revealed at the Xbox Partner Preview. The announcement comes as the company lines up releases like Wuthering Waves in July and...
Unity Beats Q1 Guidance, Plans to Exit Non‑Strategic Ad Units
Unity reported preliminary Q1 2026 revenue of $505‑$508 million and adjusted EBITDA of $130‑$135 million, both above its own guidance. The company also announced it will sunset the ironSource ads network and pursue a divestiture of its Supersonic publishing arm, signaling a...
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Now Available for PS5, Xbox Series
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, the remastered blend of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The game, originally launched on mobile in 2016 and later on PC and Switch, includes the Toolkit, Wacky Worlds,...
Sinker Sound Makes Fishing Feel Like Piloting a Gundam
Sinker Sound entered early access on March 14, 2026, redefining video‑game fishing as its primary focus. The title fuses rhythm‑game mechanics with traditional angling, requiring players to reel on the beat while tracking directional beat pulses. Each fish has a...
The First Berserker: Khazan Hits One-Year Anniversary
Nexon and its subsidiary Neople marked the one‑year anniversary of The First Berserker: Khazan, the hardcore action RPG set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe. Launched in March 2025, the title has delivered fast‑paced combat, challenging bosses, and a narrative...
Netflix Plans Real-Time Voice Chat for Its Games
Netflix could be working on a Voice Chat feature for Games App code reveals a new real-time voice chat integration that could make the streaming giant's games more social ✅ Details - https://t.co/T0iLzupaaD https://t.co/aUX1ZrluLo
Sony Hikes PS5 Prices, Digital Edition up $200
Sony is raising the price of its PS5 consoles: • PlayStation 5 – $549.99 to $649.99 • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99 to $599.99 • PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99 to $899.99 PS5 Digital has now increased by $200 since its launch price...
Bite By Night Class Tier List
Bite By Night, the polished Roblox asymmetrical horror game, has exited early access and now offers a full roster of survivor classes. A recent tier list ranks Security Guard as the top S‑tier pick, followed by Medic in A‑tier, Fighter...
Rising Console Prices Signal Switch 2 Could Hit $500
A new PS5 now starts at $600. A new PS Portal is now $250. This is absolutely unprecedented. There's no way we don't see the Switch 2 going up to $500. https://t.co/MJEFtycBBr https://t.co/D5peLfrfXe
Clive Barker’s Hellriser: Revival Rated for Nintendo Switch 2
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has given Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival a Mature 17+ rating for its Nintendo Switch 2 launch. The first‑person action‑horror title includes graphic violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use, aligning with the franchise’s notorious reputation....
As the Nintendo 3DS Turns 15, I Feel Really Old, and Reminisce on What I Think Is the Company's Greatest...
The Nintendo 3DS celebrates its 15‑year anniversary, marking a milestone since its 2011 launch. Over its lifespan it shipped more than 75 million units and built a library that includes flagship titles such as Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Zelda: A Link...
Valve Bans a Million CS2 Accounts in One Day
Valve announced a massive enforcement action on March 27, banning roughly 960,000 Counter‑Strike 2 accounts in a single day. The crackdown focused on farming bot accounts that exploit case drops for high‑value skin profits. Most of the affected users received game...
Philips Debuts Evnia 32M2N8900X 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
Philips has launched the Evnia 32M2N8900X, a 31.5‑inch QD‑OLED gaming monitor that delivers 4K resolution at a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and a quoted 0.03 ms response time. The panel is VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certified, reaching 515 nits typical brightness and up...
Mario Tennis Fever Version 1.0.2 Is Now Available
Nintendo released Mario Tennis Fever version 1.0.2 for the Switch 2 on March 26, 2026. The patch rebalances several characters—buffing Diddy Kong and a handful of newcomers while nerfing Donkey Kong, Petey Piranha, Rosalina and Wiggler. All Fever‑racket effect timers were shortened, with new...
Where Is Persona 6 and Why Hasn't Atlus Announced Anything in Years?
Atlus has yet to officially announce Persona 6, despite lingering fan speculation and subtle teasers in recent marketing material. The studio’s focus this year has been on Persona 4 Revival, a remake announced at the Xbox Partner Showcase, but its release window...
Forza Horizon 6’s New Rush Events Mix Showcase-Style Spectacle With a More Replayable Hook | IGN First
Forza Horizon 6 introduces Horizon Rush, a new replay‑focused event type that blends the spectacle of traditional Showcase events with timed, sector‑based obstacle courses. The mode launches with three locations – Tokyo’s dockyard, an Alpine ski resort, and a coastal spaceport...
Riot Games Reportedly Working on Next League of Legends Title to Build a Genshin-Like Game for Mobile and PC
Riot Games’ Shanghai studio is hiring for an undisclosed project that will extend the League of Legends universe into a Genshin Impact‑style open‑world experience for PC and mobile. The initiative signals a shift toward live‑service, cross‑platform titles, potentially reprioritizing work...
A Switch 2 Version of Devil May Cry 5 Has Been Rated
A Taiwanese rating board has listed "Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition" as a Switch 2 product, indicating a possible port. Capcom has not yet confirmed any official plans to bring the franchise to Nintendo hardware, although earlier titles were Switch...
Best Gaming CPU 2026
The article crowns AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D as the top gaming CPU for 2026, edging out the 9800X3D by a modest clock boost and a $20 price premium. Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is highlighted as the best value option at $299, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus...
I Tried to Turn Pokémon Pokopia's Palette Town Into an Orwellian Surveillance State, but Scizor Changed My Mind
In Pokémon Pokopia, the author engineered a self‑contained production island in Palette Town, using Magnemite’s Magnet Rise to terraform a new landmass. Pokémon such as Magby, Scizor, and Venusaur were caged and assigned specific resource‑gathering tasks, while cheap in‑game security...
CODM X Infinix NOTE 60 Series
Infinix has teamed up with Call of Duty: Mobile to turn its newly launched NOTE Edge and NOTE 60 series into optimized gaming devices for emerging markets such as Latin America, Brazil, India, and Africa. The partnership delivers 120 FPS performance, JBL‑tuned...
Two Classic Japanese Horror Series Crossover as Fatal Frame 2 Remake Gets Free Silent Hill F DLC Today
Japanese horror franchises Fatal Frame 2 Remake and Silent Hill F have teamed up for a free crossover DLC. The DLC adds the navy‑sailor school uniform worn by Silent Hill F’s protagonist Hinako Shimizu, plus the iconic Fox Mask, to Fatal Frame 2’s protagonists Mio and Mayu....
LVL Zero Receives over 240 Applications as New Wave of Indian Game Studios Takes Shape
LVL Zero, an Indian gaming incubator backed by MIXI Global, Nazara Technologies and Chimera VC, received over 240 applications for its first cohort. Almost two‑thirds of the teams were founded in 2024 or later, highlighting a surge of early‑stage studios....
NYT Games Releases 39‑Article Strands Hint Bundle for March 26, 2026
The New York Times Games division published a comprehensive hint and answer guide for its daily Strands puzzle on March 26, 2026, aggregating 39 articles from eight publishers. The bundle, part of a broader “cluster + search enrichment” effort, aims to boost engagement among...
Indie Studios Rally Against Nvidia's DLSS 5, Calling It AI Gimmick
New Blood Interactive’s CEO Dave Oshry and Dusk developer David Szymanski publicly denounced Nvidia’s DLSS 5 generative‑AI upscaler, labeling it a low‑quality gimmick and urging indie studios to boycott the technology. Their criticism revives the anti‑NFT sentiment that once rallied indie...