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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Sakurai Talks Motion Sickness Considerations, Customization and Gummies in Kirby Air Riders
Masahiro Sakurai’s team tackled motion‑sickness concerns for Kirby Air Riders by locking the screen and offering visual adjustments. They emphasized player self‑expression through extensive License and My Machine customization, including a Machine Market for trading. The game introduced Gummies as win‑count collectibles, initially online‑only but later made available offline. Headwear options were broadened to all characters, reflecting a player‑first development philosophy.
Voice Actor Behind Resident Evil Requiem's "The Girl" Gurgled Gallons of Milk to Create the Monster's Unique Sound
Delanie Nicole Gill, the voice behind Resident Evil Requiem’s monster The Girl, revealed she drank roughly two gallons of milk during two four‑hour recording sessions to achieve the creature’s thick, gurgling vocal texture. The technique involved spitting milk onto a...
Fighting Game Players and Returning Competitors Face Extensive Travel Wait Times Amid TSA Crisis with ICE Agents Sent to Airports
Fighting‑game competitors traveling to events like Texas Showdown 2026 face severe airport delays as a TSA staffing crisis deepens amid a partial DHS shutdown. Hundreds of agents have quit, pushing wait times at hubs such as George Bush Intercontinental to over four...
'Grand Theft Auto VI' Price Window Confirmed — and Fans Are Divided
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch without in‑game ads and is expected to retail between $70 and $80, a notable increase from GTA V's $59.99 launch price. The announcement sparked a heated debate among gamers,...
Crimson Desert Hits 2M Sales, yet genAI Dampens Hype
Crimson Desert sells 2 million copies in five days, but genAI kinda spoils the party. https://t.co/BXkxtD7aVB
Intel vs AMD Gaming CPUs Surprise Analysts as Hardware Race Heats Up
Independent testing of Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus against AMD's flagship gaming processors produced results that defied expectations. The surprise comes amid a broader hardware showdown involving Nvidia's AI‑driven graphics, Apple’s new engineering leadership, and the...
Microsoft Sets Xbox Partner Preview for March 26, Teases New Third‑Party Games and Game Pass Updates
Microsoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview showcase slated for March 26, promising fresh third‑party game reveals and updates to Xbox Game Pass. While the company has not disclosed specific titles or features, the event is expected to shape the console’s...
Playnance Introduces Participation-First Model for Social Gaming with New Protocol Launch
Playnance launched its Democratic Social Gaming Protocol, a participation‑first system that links player activity to economic outcomes via the GCOIN token. The blockchain‑backed architecture promises transparent, verifiable reward distribution, moving away from traditional profit‑centric models. Over one million users now...
Week 2 Progress: T‑Side Highlights on 20K ELO Quest
Week #2 on the Road to 20K ELO on CS2. Here is T side from our last game of the day. https://t.co/n1W1wZVA5w
Final Ignite 2026 Americas Preseason Predictions Released
My Ignite 2026 (Americas) Preseason predictions are final. Please respect my privacy during this difficult time. #MarvelRivalsIgnite #MarvelRivals https://t.co/p8XnuAhJ2e
Brew Day Is Back in EverQuest, With New Quests and Returning Content
EverQuest’s annual Brew Day event has returned, running through April 5, and celebrates the game’s 27th anniversary. The celebration adds four brand‑new quests centered on Andy Littlefoot’s missing beer, decorations, and pony, alongside a fresh Pony Bridle Parts collection. Returning content...
Street Fighter 6 Won’t Be Getting Any Gen AI Content, Marking the FGC Safe From Slop
Capcom announced that Street Fighter 6 will contain no generative‑AI‑created assets such as voice lines, character designs, or scenery. The company will, however, employ AI tools internally to speed up graphics rendering, sound processing, and programming tasks. The esports fighting‑game community...
Soulframe Removing Fey Pact XP in Preludes 14, Which Gets a Preview Devstream This Week
Digital Extremes announced that XP earned from the discontinued Fey Pact in Soulframe will be stripped from player accounts in the upcoming Preludes 14 update. The company promises new equipment in the next patch to help players recover the lost progression....
Vitality Tie Astralis’ Record with 19 Straight Top-Four Finishes
Team Vitality has tied Astralis' record of 19 consecutive top‑four finishes at major Counter‑Strike events, achieving the milestone at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. The French‑led roster went undefeated in the group stage and posted an average player rating of 1.29,...
Mojang Partners with Merlin Entertainments for the World's First Minecraft Theme Park, Minecraft World
Jest, the first marketplace for SMS and RCS messaging apps, has launched the Jest Games Fund to accelerate developers creating games for the RCS ecosystem. The fund offers three progressive tiers—Explore ($40,000), Scale (up to $200,000) and Flagship (up to...
"Gabe Cannot Buy Yachts with Wishlists": Steam Expert Begs Devs to Make the Most of Their Hit Games, because to...
At GDC, indie advisor Chris Zukowski defined “golden goose” Steam titles as games that generate at least $150,000 in sales and roughly 500 user reviews within six months, earning what he calls “real Steam” status. He warned that once a...
Slay the Spire 2's Worst Card Has Become an Explosive Debate
Polygon reports that the Silent’s Snakebite card has ignited a heated debate among Slay the Spire 2 players. The card applies 7 poison, costs 2 energy and is retained, while its upgraded form adds 10 poison for the same cost. Critics...
The Elder Scrolls Online Team Will Outline Update 50's Player Experience Improvements This Week
ZeniMax Online Studios will stream a detailed briefing on March 26 at 2 p.m. ET to unveil the player‑experience changes slated for Elder Scrolls Online Update 50. The session, led by player‑experience director Kira Schlitt, follows Update 49’s rollout of visual upgrades, customizable difficulty,...
Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Tease May Confirm an Unpopular Fan Theory
Arc Raiders' upcoming "Flashpoint" update appears set to release Shredders from the Stella Montis facility, confirming a long‑standing fan theory about the map’s underground connections. The teaser hints that the Shredders will also spread to the Blue Gate map via tunnels, making...
Tales of Series Video Feature Brings in the Dev Team to Look Back on the Franchise's 30 Years
Bandai Namco has unveiled a new video feature celebrating 30 years of the Tales of Series, featuring developers Anabuki and Higuchi discussing design choices from Phantasia to Vesperia. The release coincides with the launch of Tales of Berseria Remastered, an...
Boundary Break Explores Out of Bounds in Resident Evil Requiem
Boundary Break released a new video that pushes the camera beyond Resident Evil Requiem’s intended boundaries, exposing hidden geometry and assets never meant for players. The game introduces FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft alongside veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy, intertwining their...
Midnight's Magic and Mayhem: WoW's Latest Expansion Is a Wild Ride
Blizzard released the Midnight expansion for World of Warcraft three weeks ago, introducing the Abundance event that let players farm a new currency for gear and cosmetics. Early solo runs were praised for chaotic fun, but recent changes slowed orb...
Persona 3 Soundtrack Streaming Event Announced
ATLUS announced a 30‑hour Persona 3 Sound Station live‑stream on March 27, 2026, kicking off at 3 AM ET. The marathon will showcase music from the original game, the upcoming Persona 3 Reload, and various arrangement albums, accompanied by live concert footage. ATLUS emphasized that...
Strategic Play Turns Crimson Desert Into Fun
Crimson Desert has grown on me (about 6 hours gameplay over the weekend). At times its baffling and complicated but if you accept you need strategy, it becomes fun.
Neverwinter Adds Shoulder Cats and Brings Back April Fowls, With a New Mount and Chicken Outfit
Neverwinter’s April Fowls event returns through April 2, featuring the mischievous Earl the Chickenmancer and a suite of new rewards. Players can earn Bird Feathers and Bird Feed to purchase the Mechanical Goose mount and a year‑round Chicken Onesie costume. The...
Understanding How Skilled Players Excel at GameZone Table Game
GameZone has digitized classic Filipino table games such as Tongits, Pusoy and Pusoy Dos, turning them into skill‑driven online matches. The platform rewards disciplined, long‑term strategies over short‑term gambles, emphasizing observation, risk management, and adaptable tactics. Experienced players leverage GameZone’s level‑matching...
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[Industry News] Testronic Strengthens Its US Center of Excellence with Key Senior Appointments
Quality‑assurance specialist Testronic announced senior hires for its U.S. Center of Excellence, adding Kevin Frazier as Regional QA Director, Nicole Closson as Business Development Manager, and Paul Todkill as Senior Client Marketing Manager. The moves follow the recent appointment of Mike Wallen as...
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Hero Wars Is Dropping Its Most Exciting New Hero Yet, and She Brought a Bear [Sponsored]
Hero Wars: Dominion Era, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has added a new hero named Byrna, an orc shaman empowered by the Bear Spirit Ursa. Byrna functions as a hybrid support, delivering sustained healing, health‑based damage boosts, and a 50 percent damage‑splitting...
StarSavior: How to Contact Customer Support Service
StarSavior, the newly launched mobile RPG from STUDIOBSIDE, provides multiple avenues for players to reach customer support. Users can submit tickets directly from the game via a headphone icon, entering their email, UID and relevant details. An alternative web‑based portal...
League of Legends and the Future of AI-Driven Competitive Gaming Platforms
League of Legends has become a showcase for AI‑driven competitive gaming, using machine‑learning to power real‑time matchmaking for over 150 million monthly users. Its automated anti‑cheat and behavioral analysis systems curb toxic play while scaling moderation. Third‑party AI coaching tools dissect...
Battlefield Hardline Is Getting Delisted and Its Servers Are Getting Shut Down
EA announced that Battlefield Hardline will be delisted from Xbox One and PS4 on May 22, 2026, with all associated DLC removed from digital stores. The game’s online servers will be shut down a month later on June 22, 2026, ending multiplayer functionality on those...
CoinPoker Levels Up High-Stakes Scene with Rake-Free $10,000 World Championship
CoinPoker announced its 2026 Heads Up Cash Game World Championship, running from April 6 to May 3, 2026. The tournament features both No‑Limit Hold’em and Pot‑Limit Omaha formats with $50/$100 minimum blinds, a $10,000 buy‑in and a 50% contribution match on player...
Worshippers of Cthulhu for Xbox Series Launches March 27
Crytivo and Crazy Goat Games announced that the Xbox Series X|S version of the Lovecraft‑inspired city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu will launch on March 27, 2026. The title first entered Early Access on PC in October 2024 and received a...
STALKER 2 DLC Reveals Its Main Characters
The upcoming STALKER 2 DLC reintroduces the fan‑favorite character Zulu, the hard‑drinking Duty mercenary first seen in STALKER: Call of Pripyat. Alongside Zulu, the expansion will spotlight Mavka, a Freedom faction stalker whose backstory remains largely untold. Early footage reveals new...
PDP’s Wireless Guitar Controller Has Returned to Its Best Price to Date
PDP's Riffmaster wireless guitar controller, originally priced at $129.99 and later $149.99, is now on sale for $99.99 across major retailers. The discount applies to Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 versions. The controller features color‑coded fret buttons, a built‑in...
Apex Legends Patch Adds New Vortex Shields After Player Does 2 Million Damage in a Single Match, and I Don't...
Respawn’s Aftershocks patch for Apex Legends introduces Vortex Shields that bounce incoming fire back at attackers, powered by collected EVO, alongside new EMP blast and nine Wildcards. The update also shifts the Elysium landing zone to Olympus’ northeast corner and...
Exclusive — Dying Light: The Beast Adds 7 Xbox Achievements with Free Restored Land Version
Techland is releasing a free “Restored Land” mode for Dying Light: The Beast on March 26, 2026, adding a persistent map, a permadeath option, and a Roadkill Rallies mini‑game. The update introduces seven new Xbox achievements, including a 100‑point “Unbeatable”...
Here's What ICARUS: Console Edition Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
ICARUS: Console Edition, the survival PvE title from the DayZ creators, launches on Xbox Series X and Series S on March 26. The Xbox Series X version offers two graphics modes—4K at 30 fps or 1512p at 60 fps—while the Series S runs at 1440p 30 fps. Early...
Capcom Says It Will Use Generative AI to Speed up Production
Capcom announced it will actively employ generative AI to accelerate game development while explicitly refusing to ship AI‑generated assets in final products. The company is testing the technology across graphics, sound and programming, leveraging models such as Gemini Pro, Gemini Flash and...
I Love the Pulpy Floral Palace of Journey of the Garden Rose, a 3D Action Fairytale with Giant Insect Swordfights
Renegade Sector’s new indie title Journey of the Garden Rose is now live on Steam, offering a 3‑D action‑adventure set in a vividly colored, low‑poly palace. Players control Lily, the Rose’s daughter, using sword, bow, and a telekinetic wand to...
Sony's PS5, PC Fighter Will Generate Squad Names Depending on Which Marvel Heroes You Assemble
Arc System Works announced that the upcoming Marvel‑licensed fighting game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, will automatically generate a unique squad name based on the player’s hero lineup, with the lead character dictating the first word and the rest of the...
Once Human Reveals More Details About This Week's Console Closed Beta and 'Deviant Update'
Once Human’s console closed beta launches on March 26 and runs through April 8, targeting PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S users. Participants who are selected receive a Discord role and exclusive reward pack, with all progress wiped at beta’s end but rewards...
How to Get a Bear Mount in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert now lets players ride a grizzly bear instead of the standard horse, offering a rugged alternative for travel. The bear can be found near the first Abyss Nexus in the Hernand Highlands, where a lone den houses a...
Blox Fruits Cyborg Guide
Players of the Roblox title Blox Fruits can now access the coveted Cyborg race by completing a multi‑stage Puzzle quest and purchasing 2,500 fragments. The guide outlines the unlock process, from obtaining the fist of darkness and core brain to...
Unlock Lightning Surge in Crimson Desert: A Step‑by‑Step Laser Puzzle Guide
Players can now unlock the Lightning Surge ability in Crimson Desert by solving a two‑laser, mirror‑reflected puzzle and activating the Force Current skill. The guide details the required grapple, panel placement, and skill tree check, giving gamers a clear path...
SEGA’s Games Are Good — So Why Are Sales Falling Short?
SEGA continues to launch critically acclaimed titles, yet its sales lag behind expectations. The company cites mixed factors—pricing uncertainty, fragmented marketing, and a back‑catalog that is hard to access—as contributors to the shortfall. Players have grown accustomed to waiting for...
The Final Word on GDC | Week in Mobile Games Podcast
The 86th episode of the Week in Mobile Games podcast recaps the key takeaways from GDC, highlighting how the conference is shaping mobile development roadmaps. It breaks down the new Google‑Epic partnership and its implications for cross‑platform publishing, including Fortnite’s...
Esoteric Ebb: Sphinx's Riddle Solution
Esoteric Ebb, released March 3, 2026, hides a multi‑step Sphinx’s riddle that players can solve as early as day two. The quest begins by visiting the Drunk Sphinx after 6 PM, answering a simple wine riddle, and receiving a tavern key. Players must...
Summon Heroes Codes March 2026
Roblox’s free‑to‑play title Summon Heroes has released a fresh batch of redemption codes, including MOARSHARD, OOF, LEGEND, DELAYHEROES, 500GEMS, and DUNGEONZ. The codes award mythic shards, gems, fusion crystals, and summon tickets, accelerating player progression and increasing chances for rare...
The BIG Show Returns with a Full Season Launch Powered by Gaming’s Biggest Minds
GamesBeat announced the launch of Season One of its video podcast series, The BIG Show, debuting next week. The show will feature conversations with some of gaming’s most influential executives, developers, and creators. It is positioned as a platform to...