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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RTS Game PERIMETER: Legate Edition Gets Linux ARM64 Binaries and Steam Workshop Support
PERIMETER: Legate Edition, the modernized version of the 2004 RTS, received its 3.1.10 update, adding native Linux ARM64 binaries and full Steam Workshop mod support. The patch also refreshes the True English Campaign mod, introduces Steam integration for player name, language and rich presence, and resolves several stability bugs. The game’s source code remains GPL‑licensed on GitHub, allowing community contributions. These enhancements broaden the title’s reach to ARM‑based Linux devices and streamline mod distribution.
Phreak Isn't Working on League of Legends Anymore, He's on a Secret New Riot Project Instead
Longtime League of Legends designer and LCS caster David “Phreak” Turley announced he is stepping away from live patch previews, with his 26.07 rundown marking his final video in that role. Turley confirmed he remains a game designer but has...
Lies of P Delivers Korean Souls‑Like Redemption
Okay current video game obsession: Lies of P. It's a souls-like so if you've played Dark Souls or Elden Ring you know what you're getting into. It's from a Korean studio which makes me love it even more considering we're heading...
AviaGames Opens Global Trust Centre in Singapore to Boost Real-Money Game Security
AviaGames has opened a Global Trust Centre in Singapore to centralise cybersecurity and data‑protection for its real‑money games. The facility will be overseen by former AWS security leader Dr. Jan Wang, who will drive compliance strategy across multiple jurisdictions. AviaGames...
Wargaming Reveals the Modes and Real-Location Inspired Maps of World of Tanks HEAT
Wargaming unveiled World of Tanks: HEAT, a cross‑platform tactical vehicle shooter featuring maps modeled after real‑world locations. The launch includes four competitive modes—Conquest (10v10), Hardpoint (5v5), Control (5v5), and Kill Confirmed (5v5)—each with distinct objectives and dynamic elements. All modes...
When Is the Next Genshin Impact Update
HoYoverse confirmed that Genshin Impact will roll out Version 6.5 after the “Luna VI” Special Program livestream on March 27, 2026. The full patch is projected for early April 2026, around April 8, depending on server maintenance. Leaks indicate a major end‑game overhaul, including a Spiral...
THE FINALS Takes the Gameshow to the World of Myths and Monsters with Season 10, Fantasy League
Embark Studios released Season 10 of THE FINALS, introducing a fantasy‑themed map called Starlight Hollow for the Point Break 8v8 mode. The update also adds a new Medium Aerialist playstyle with the Chimera‑XB Crossbow, a Hover Pad gadget, and a Shockwave specialization. Technical...
Blockchain Gaming’s Market Value Plunged 67% in 2025 | Chainplay
Chainplay’s 2025 report shows the blockchain gaming sector’s market value slumped 67% year‑over‑year, marking a sharp reversal from its rapid ascent. Both overall market capitalization and venture funding contracted sharply during the year. The decline coincided with heightened regulatory scrutiny...
Sybo Adds Permanent Competitive Race Mode to Subway Surfers After Player Demand
Sybo is rolling out Showdown, a permanent competitive race mode for Subway Surfers, launching globally on March 30. The real‑time multiplayer feature lets up to six players race for points, power‑ups and progression rewards. Showdown expands on a limited‑time test...
The $30 Xbox Game Pass Problem Could Be Fixed without Dropping the Price
Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month, a 50% increase that has sparked subscriber backlash. The hike coincides with growing subscription fatigue as gamers juggle multiple entertainment services. The author proposes a modular, à la carte Game...
SaGa Series Illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi Left Square Enix in February 2026 and Is Now Going Freelance
Illustrator Satoshi Kuramochi announced he left Square Enix at the end of February 2026 and will now work as a freelancer. During his tenure he became synonymous with the SaGa franchise, contributing art to Imperial SaGa, Romancing SaGa Re;Universe and SaGa Scarlet Grace. His final corporate piece was...
Krile Is a Surprise Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Standout
Square Enix’s upcoming mobile fighter *Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy* (launching March 24, 2026) introduces a 3v3 PvP mode where teams battle a boss. In early previews, the FFV character Krile emerged as a surprise meta‑defining support, offering the only dedicated...
How to Quadruple Your Steam Deck’s FPS With One Simple Plugin
The DLSS Enabler plug‑in brings Nvidia‑only DLSS4 multi‑frame generation to AMD‑based Steam Deck devices, delivering up to four times the original frame rate. Installation uses Decky Loader and simple DLL linking, allowing users to fine‑tune resolution scaling and choose upscalers...
Chaotic Party Battler Where Vacuum Cleaners Face Off - Roombattle Is Out Now
Roombattle, a chaotic party battler featuring weaponized vacuum cleaners, launched on Steam on March 25, 2026 with native Linux support. The game offers both online and local multiplayer for up to six players, alongside solo bot matches. Players battle across...
EFootball 2026 March Update Bids Goodbye to Cheaters and Negative Coin Users with a New Legend Debut
Konami’s March 2026 update for eFootball introduces a stricter coin‑refund policy that blocks access to modes like eFootball League when a player’s balance goes negative. A new National Midfielders pack drops on March 30, featuring refreshed cards for Franck Ribéry, Gennaro...
Wildcard Replace The Huns at PGL Bucharest
Wildcard has been added to the PGL Bucharest roster, replacing The Huns, who withdrew due to a scheduling conflict with the XSE GangKui Cup Season 2 Finals in Shanghai (April 1‑5). The North American qualifier runners‑up earned the invitation and will debut...
Gotcha Gotcha Games Publishes RPG Maker New Project Teaser Trailer
Gotcha Gotcha Games has dropped a teaser for an upcoming RPG Maker project that appears to introduce 3D‑capable maps and sophisticated lighting effects. The visual direction mirrors Square Enix’s HD‑2D aesthetic seen in titles like Octopath Traveler and the Dragon...
Monster Taming Roguelite Aethermancer Just Got a Big Upgrade
Aethermancer, the monster‑taming roguelite from the creators of Monster Sanctuary, received its "Full of Fusion" upgrade while still in Early Access. The update introduces alternative player classes, including the Aether Alchemist that lets players experiment with monster infusion. Worthiness levels...
Bellsprout | Pokémon Guide
The PocketTactics guide provides a comprehensive look at the Generation I Pokémon Bellsprout, covering its evolution chain, base stats, type match‑ups, and full move repertoire. It lists every in‑game location where Bellsprout can be encountered across all nine main series generations,...
YouTuber Elz the Witch 'Tremendously Proud' To Be Bafta Games Awards Host
YouTuber Elz the Witch has been announced as the host of the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards in London. Known for her gaming content and Sidemen Charity Match appearances, she expressed pride in representing women at the ceremony. The awards, which...
SAw: "We Just Have to Play These Tournaments and Learn as We Go"
G2 executed a last‑minute swap, bringing rifler Guy “NertZ” in for Mario “malbsMd” just before the VRS Major cutoff. The new lineup debuted at the BC Game Masters Championships, falling in the quarter‑finals to SINNERS. Coach Eetu “sAw” Saha acknowledged...
India's DPIIT Signs MoU with Krafton to Boost Gaming and Digital Entertainment Startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Krafton India to nurture gaming, esports and digital‑entertainment startups across the country. The partnership will launch innovation challenges, hackathons and mentorship programs, signaling...
Why Traction Beats Perfection: Unveiling the Power of HerPlay
Karolina Pelc, a former casino dealer turned iGaming executive, founded the SaaS firm BeyondPlay and sold it to FanDuel in February 2024. She now mentors founders and has released her debut book, Her Play, which argues that luck is a...
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[Industry News] DIVA Agency Launches New Community and Creator Division Dedicated to Fan Engagement, Creator Partnerships and Community Building
Diva Agency is launching a dedicated Creator and Community division in March 2026, led by Charlotte Willis, who grew the firm’s influencer business by 300% in 2025. The new team will serve the agency’s global games and entertainment clients, acting as...
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[Industry News] G2A.COM Surpasses €12 Million in Esports Investment with Renewed Echo Esports Partnership
Digital marketplace G2A.COM announced the renewal of its long‑term sponsorship with World of Warcraft professional guild Echo Esports, backing the team’s bid for the World First title in the new Midnight expansion. The partnership marks a decade of G2A’s esports...
Esports Nations Cup Appoints Nodwin Gaming as National Team Partner for India
The Esports Foundation has named Nodwin Gaming as India’s official National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The ENC, a nation‑based esports tournament, will debut in Riyadh from November 2‑29, 2026. Nodwin’s appointment underscores its decade‑long influence on India’s esports...
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Didn't Click for Me
I tried Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream...it wasn't for me. Have you played? What were your impressions?
How To Open The Bank Vault In Ready Or Not: Boiling Point
Ready or Not’s Boiling Point DLC adds the All Gods Burn mission, a high‑stakes bank robbery that challenges players with civilian management, bomb reporting, and a hidden vault. The guide outlines a multi‑step process to obtain two keycards, a safe...
Pokémon Champions Launches April 8 on Switch and Switch 2, Introducing Free‑to‑Start Battle Hub
The Pokémon Company confirmed that Pokémon Champions will debut on April 8, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, offering a free‑to‑start, live‑service battle platform. Development director Masaaki Hoshino says the game preserves turn‑based combat while lowering entry barriers, and a free...
Epic Layoffs Hit Washington Staff, Cutting Senior Roles
82 of 1000+ workers just laid off by Epic worked in Washington State, which is among the most transparent with these situations. Which is why we can see the 82 cuts by job title Included: - 2 senior gameplay programmers - 1 director,...
Path‑Traced Resident Evil Feels Like Next‑gen Console
Resident Evil Requiem with path tracing is like a next gen console update today. streaming smoothly via GeForce Now https://t.co/xx9Xz6bVbt
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Sparks Developer Backlash Over ‘AI Slop’ After Resident Evil Remake
Nvidia’s latest DLSS 5 update has ignited a firestorm among developers, who label the generative‑AI upscaling as “AI slop.” Indie publisher New Blood Interactive’s co‑founder Dave Oshry warned that the tech could drive gamers to boycott Nvidia, while the company’s...
UK Game‑Dev Jobs Plunge 1,500, TIGA Demands Bigger Tax Credit
The trade body TIGA says the UK game‑development sector shed 1,537 jobs – a 4.5% drop – in the year to September 2025, the steepest decline in 14 years. It is pressing the government to enlarge the Video Games Expenditure...
Sony Confirms AI Frame Generation for Future PlayStation Consoles, Not Coming in 2026
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that AI-driven frame generation technology will be added to upcoming PlayStation hardware, extending its partnership with AMD. The feature is not slated for release in 2026, signaling a longer development timeline for the next-gen console.
Street Fighter 6 Director Apologizes for Confusion over Alex's Controversial Marriage, Update Coming to Revise Story
Street Fighter 6 introduced Alex with a marriage to Patricia, sparking fan backlash over perceived adoptive‑sibling ties. Visuals of their wedding and implied pregnancy intensified the controversy. Director Takayuki Nakayama issued an apology, promising a patch to clarify ambiguous text and...
Mecha Franchise PATLABOR Returns to PS5 in First Game for Over 20 Years
Patlabor The Case Files marks the franchise’s first PlayStation 5 title, arriving more than two decades after the last console entry on PSP in 2005. Developed by Chime Corporation and published by Good Smile Company, the game promises over 20...
DigiPlus Backs Further Tightening of Gaming Regulations
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced its support for a tighter regulatory framework for the Philippines’ digital entertainment sector, joining a technical working group to draft new legislation. The proposed rules would tighten payment‑channel oversight and impose stricter marketing restrictions to boost...
Parents Should Monitor Children '24/7' On Roblox, Says Developer
Roblox, the leading UK gaming platform for 8‑12‑year‑olds, sees over 80 million daily users, with roughly 40% under 13. An independent developer, speaking anonymously, warned that the platform’s safety tools, including the UK‑wide age‑verification launched in January 2026, are insufficient and urged...
Verse8 Raises $5M for AI-Driven Game Creation Platform
Verse8, an AI-native platform that lets creators instantly turn ideas into playable games, announced a $5 million seed round. Since its stealth launch in July, the service has attracted more than 3.5 million monthly active users, supported by over 5,000 active creators...
G2, Monte, and Gentle Mates Eliminated on BC Game Masters Day Two
Day two of the BC Game Masters Championship Season 1 wrapped up with the quarter‑finals, sending BetBoom, HOTU, BIG and SINNERS into the semi‑finals. G2 suffered a surprise 1‑2 defeat to SINNERS in their debut, while Monte’s loss to BetBoom ended...
Former New World World Lead Answers Community Questions in a Wide-Ranging AMA
David McKenzie, former lead designer of New World: Aeternum, hosted an AMA on Reddit where he addressed a range of topics from abandoned projects to the content shortage preceding the console launch. He highlighted the "successful failure" of the Brimstone...
Exclusive Riftbound Unleashed Card Reveal: Safety Inspector
The Gamer unveiled the Safety Inspector card from Riftbound’s upcoming Unleashed set. It is a 5‑energy, 1‑power Order unit with 3 might that forces each player to kill a unit unless the player spends an additional 3 XP. The mechanic creates...
Never Thought I'd See Wolverine with a Projectile Special in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls but Here We Are...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls demo revealed Wolverine equipped with a new projectile special, a departure from his classic rush‑down role in previous Capcom fighting titles. The move fires an X‑shaped spark generated by grinding his claws, visually echoing Baraka’s Blade...
Reign of Guilds Adds High-Risk, High-Reward New Island, and 'Eternal Siege' Castle
Atlant Games has launched the Age of Brave update for Reign of Guilds, adding the Island of the Brave—a level‑60, high‑risk zone where equipment degrades tenfold and death reduces ticket time. Access is controlled by tiered tickets that provide up...
Final Fantasy 14's Age Rating Goes Up In Japan Due To Gpose
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 14’s Japanese CERO rating will move from C (15+) to D (17+) to accommodate the unrestricted Group Pose (Gpose) photo mode. The change takes effect with the upcoming Patch 7.5, slated for release on April 28, 2026. By...
ChatGPT Botched My Game File Article Attempt
I wan't planning to publish an edition of Game File today. Then I had an idea. But I didn't have the bandwidth to do this idea. A thought: Was this the moment ChatGPT could help me commit some journalism? So...
NES Debuts in New York Test Markets, 1985
#WaybackWednesday. October 18, 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in New York test markets. (The Video Game History Foundation) #Vintage #Gaming #History #JVGpost https://t.co/FJosYF5VDD
Nintendo Dropped a Switch 2 Update With a New Mode You'll Want to Turn On Immediately
Nintendo released firmware version 22.0.0 for the Switch 2 on March 16, introducing Handheld Mode Boost. The feature tricks Switch 1 titles into thinking they are docked, delivering 1080p resolution at 60 fps while in handheld mode. Enabling the boost cuts battery life by...
Best Bloodstone Farm Locations in Crimson Desert
Bloodstone is a crucial ruby‑colored material in Crimson Desert, required for upgrading weapons and armor beyond Level 4. The most reliable farming locations are in the Hernand region, specifically Anvil Hill’s riverside ravine and Haunted Hill’s cliff base near the North...
How to Get the Darkbringer Sword in Crimson Desert
The Darkbringer is a two‑handed sword found in Crimson Desert’s White Wastes Sanctuary, a mid‑to‑late‑game zone near Pailune. Players must travel north from Hernand or northwest from Demeniss, navigating Black Bear camps and stocking up on food. The weapon offers...