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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Anime Vanguards Update 11.5 Codes – Moonless Night
Anime Vanguards’ latest Moonless Night patch, labeled update 11.5, introduces new Bleach‑themed content and three active redemption codes. The codes – 150KYT, LATECUSTOMLEVEL, and MOONLESS – provide 50 trait rerolls, 50 memoria shards, 50 stat chips, and 5,000 gems respectively. Redemption requires players to be at least level 30 and must be performed from the lobby’s profile screen. The guide also explains how to enter the codes and confirms their legitimacy from the official changelog.
GAMI VACATIONS: GAMES TURN PLAYERS INTO TRAVELERS
A new tourism trend dubbed "gami vacations" sees gamers turning virtual landscapes into real‑world trips. By 2026, travelers are visiting sites that resemble game settings—from Norway’s fjords echoing God of War to Scotland’s castles linked to Assassin’s Creed—and even staying...
10 Final Fantasy 7 Characters Who Changed the Most From the Original
Final Fantasy VII’s 2020 Remake and subsequent Rebirth installment have dramatically re‑engineered the original 1997 characters, giving them richer backstories, new motivations, and altered fates. Iconic figures such as Sephiroth, Wedge, Mayor Domino, and the Turks are presented with expanded roles...
Unable to Verify Reported Xbox Senior Departures
The requested story about multiple senior Xbox leaders leaving could not be substantiated from the provided source material. No cited articles mention departures, titles, or statements from Microsoft executives.
2XKO Announcement to Be Dropped on March 27 at PAX East 2026 but It WON'T Be the Akali Trailer
Riot Games confirmed Caitlyn as the latest addition to the 2XKO champion roster, part of a plan to release five new champions throughout 2026. The company will unveil further 2XKO details at PAX East on March 27, including potential gameplay...
Tetracast 434: Something I Have To Do
RPG Site’s Tetracast episode 434 delivers a deep dive into Crimson Desert, evaluates Nintendo Switch 2’s handheld boost mode, and recaps a week of major gaming announcements. The hosts note Crimson Desert reaching 2 million copies sold and Lies of P surpassing 4 million...
This Iconic Nintendo Character Has Been Named the 'Best Video Game Villain Ever'—And Fans Still Debate It
Den of Geek’s March 2024 list crowned Ganon/Ganondorf as the top video‑game villain, surpassing icons like Bowser and Sephiroth. The ranking highlights the character’s origins in the 1986 original *The Legend of Zelda* and his human form’s debut in 1998’s *Ocarina...
Nintendo Pre-Order Updates – March 22, 2026 – Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains and More
Nintendo’s U.S. pre‑order slate for the upcoming Switch 2 and current Switch is now live, featuring a mix of new titles, special editions, and franchise revivals. Highlights include the Star Wars‑themed Monopoly: Heroes vs. Villains releasing June 11 and several Switch 2‑exclusive editions...
Incoming New Character for Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes to Arrive Sometime in 2026
During the Arc World Tour 2025‑2026 Finals, Arc System Works unveiled a teaser for a new fighter in *Under Night In‑Birth 2 Sys:Celes*. The silhouette reveals an antagonistic, hooded female with long, claw‑like nails, hinting at a witch‑like aesthetic. While...
Square Enix Teaming with Google to Integrate Generative AI Companion Into Dragon Quest X Online
Square Enix announced a partnership with Google to embed Google’s Gemini generative‑AI model into its long‑running MMO Dragon Quest X Online. The AI will power a new in‑game companion, “Chatty Slimey,” capable of responding with generated text and voice, commenting on player...
Visual Novel "The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation" Announced for Switch & Switch 2
MAGES announced that the visual novel *The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation* will launch on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 on July 23, 2026 in Japan. The title will be available as a physical Standard or Limited Edition...
Guilty Gear -Strive- DLC Characters Jam Kuradoberi and Robo=Ky Announced
Arc System Works unveiled new DLC for Guilty Gear - Strive -, adding Jam Kuradoberi and Robo=Ky alongside two still‑secret fighters. The Ver. 2.0 patch also brings a fresh stage, seven new color palettes, UI skins, and the gameplay mechanics Wild Assault and...
Where to Find the Blix Bounty in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s Blix bounty requires players to locate a purple poster, travel to Unicorn Cliff, and defeat bandits while keeping the goblin target alive. The quest marker can be misleading, showing the cliff top, but Blix spawns at the base crevice....
Abra | Pokémon Guide
Abra is a Psychic‑type Pokémon (National Dex #063) known for its extremely low HP and high Special Attack. It evolves into Kadabra at level 16 and requires a trade to reach Alakazam, encouraging player interaction. The guide lists its abilities, base...
Two Xbox Executives Announce Their Departures From Microsoft
Microsoft announced that two long‑time Xbox leaders are exiting the company. Lori Wright, corporate vice president of partnerships, business development and marketing, is departing after roughly a decade of steering publishing and platform deals. Haiyan Zhang, general manager of gaming...
LoL MSI 2026 and Worlds 2026: Schedule, Venues, Format Changes, and Ticket Details
Riot Games announced that the 2026 Mid‑Season Invitational will be held in Daejeon, South Korea from June 28 to July 12, featuring eleven teams and a new four‑team double‑elimination play‑in. The 2026 World Championship returns to North America, spanning Los Angeles, Allen (Texas)...
'Crimson Desert' Issues on Xbox PC Underpins the Vast Amount of Work Required for Xbox Helix — Xbox PC Can't...
Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere release of the AAA title Crimson Desert crashed on launch for PC users, exposing reliability gaps in the Xbox PC ecosystem. The issue was temporarily resolved by updating the Xbox app and the game through the...
Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring Launches May 29
Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring, a modern‑day Shibuya‑set visual novel, will debut on Steam for PC on May 29. Developed by indie studio Eisnid, the game offers a text‑driven adventure featuring dual protagonists—a magical crime investigator and an orphaned teen searching...
Blox Fruits Codes (March 2026)
On March 22, 2026 a fresh batch of Blox Fruits codes was released, offering players double‑XP boosts, free Beli, and two stat‑reset coupons. The list includes high‑value codes such as LIGHTNINGABUSE for 2× EXP and SUB2GAMERROBOT_RESET1 for a free stat reset. Redemption is done...
PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES Edition Announced for Switch
Jupiter announced PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES edition for Nintendo Switch, releasing on April 30 via the eShop for $17.99. The game blends classic Picross mechanics with more than 80 Konami characters, spanning titles like Castlevania, Contra and Gradius. It offers 150 puzzles each...
Indie MMO Spotlight: The Year Of New Monsters
The weekly Indie MMO Spotlight highlights a flurry of updates across the genre, from new monster previews in Once Human to a fresh Air Map Boss in Ethyrial’s Echoes of Yore. Palia’s Spring Spectacle patch expands the world with the...
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 2×2 LOVE Mini Game: How to Play, Rewards, and Other Details
From March 19 to April 9, 2026, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE runs the 2X2 LOVE mini‑game event, introducing a Story Flow system that visualizes branching narrative paths. Players choose between student and teacher perspectives, making decisions that affect outcomes and...
Sorry, Arachnophobes, Ark's Giant Spiders Just Got a Lot More Horrifying
Studio Wildcard announced the first Tender Loving Care (TLC) patch for Ark Survival Ascended, focusing on the Araneo spider after it won the Extra Life charity vote. The overhaul gives the overgrown spider new abilities, including high‑ground traversal, precise web‑shot...
Newest Elder Scrolls Online Dev Stream Previews Class Mastery Passives, Werewolf Rework And Challenge Difficulty
The latest Elder Scrolls Online developer stream unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the Werewolf form, adding vibrant new models, a female variant, and a two‑part bite attack that inflicts bleed. It also introduced Class Mastery Passives—two selectable, skill‑free bonuses designed...
Falcons Obliterate TYLOO After Losing Close First Map to Reach Group A Lower Bracket Final
Falcons defeated TYLOO 2‑1 in the BLAST Open Rotterdam, overcoming an overtime loss on Inferno before delivering dominant performances on Ancient and Mirage. The series featured a decisive quad‑kill by JamYoung in overtime and high‑impact pistol rounds from NiKo and...
Battlestate Games Splits Escape From Tarkov Into PvP, PvE, and Seasonal PMC Modes
Battlestate Games confirmed that Escape from Tarkov will add a seasonal PMC mode, creating three distinct player tracks—PvP, PvE, and seasonal PMCs. The change separates seasonal characters from permanent ones, prompting debate over queue times and community fragmentation.
Fez 2 Was Never Meant to Be, but We Didn't Need It Anyway
Fez debuted in 2012 as a groundbreaking indie puzzle platformer that let players rotate 2D worlds to reveal hidden 3D pathways, quickly becoming a hallmark of the indie boom. Two years later, creator Phil Fish publicly announced the cancellation of...
MLB The Show 26 Codes March 2026
MLB The Show 26 has released two new redemption codes—LOCKEDON and JOMBOY—granting players exclusive fan giveaway and Jomboy packs. The codes are redeemed through the official theshow.com portal linked to the player’s Nintendo account. Pocket Tactics maintains an up‑to‑date list...
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 Character Banners: Who Should You Pull
HoYoverse launched the Honkai: Star Rail version 4.1 banners on 25 March 2026, featuring the new 5‑Star Lightning Hunt character Ashveil and re‑run 5‑Stars Hyacine and Boothill. Ashveil excels at lowering enemy defense and generating skill points, while Hyacine blends healing and damage...
Guilty Gear: Strive Version 2.00 Update, Season 5 DLC Characters Jam Kuradoberi and Robo=Ky Announced
Arc System Works announced the Guilty Gear: Strive version 2.00 update, releasing on April 9 alongside Season 5 DLC character Jam Kuradoberi. The update introduces new battle mechanics Wild Assault and Counter Blitz, plus a host of UI skins, accessories, and...
The Sims 4 Modder Removes The Marketplace
Maxis recently announced a paid-mod system for The Sims 4, granting creators only a 30% share of revenue. The move sparked immediate backlash from players who view the added microtransactions and in‑game currency as intrusive. In response, popular YouTuber and modder...
An Unprecedented Sale Just Skyrocketed Call of Duty Modern Warfare Above Black Ops 7. Is It a Clue to What's...
A 90% Steam discount has slashed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) to $5.99, driving a surge in active players. In the past 24 hours the title reached 53,410 concurrent users, overtaking the combined Call of Duty launcher and even...
How to Get and Use Contribution Points in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert introduces Contribution Points as a separate faction currency earned by completing optional faction quests such as bounties, bandit hunts, and area liberations. These points are distinct from the game’s primary gold and can be spent at dedicated faction...
Dallas Fuel, Team Liquid Lead Opening Day of Overwatch Champions Series NA Stage 1
Dallas Fuel and Team Liquid secured wins on the first day of the Overwatch Champions Series North America Stage 1, a six‑team round‑robin competition with a $75,000 prize pool. The victories set the tone for a season that runs March...
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Proves Roguelikes Don't Need to Fill 100 Hours
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a sequel that pivots from its narrative‑rich predecessor to a tighter, action‑oriented roguelike reminiscent of Hades. It introduces a card system, a dice‑throw mechanic, and a novel relic grid that together enable deep,...
Unity: High SBC And A Looming AI Threat, Sell
Unity Software (U) faces mounting pressure from open‑source AI‑enhanced game engines such as Godot, threatening its dominance in the real‑time 3D market. The company’s financials remain weak, with revenue growth stalled around 2% YoY, a net‑income margin of –21.78%, and...
Best Crosshair for Emre in Overwatch
Overwatch’s specialist damage hero Emre relies on precise three‑round burst fire, making crosshair choice pivotal. The article recommends a minimalist green dot reticle, sized around 5.0 with full opacity, to enhance headshot accuracy across hip‑fire and ADS modes. It also...
Light and Night English PV Sparks Hype Ahead of Its Much-Awaited SEA Release, Arriving Soon on Mobile
Light and Night, a popular Chinese otome game, is set for an official launch on Android and iOS across Southeast Asia. The release supports English, Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese interfaces, plus Chinese and English voiceovers, and offers the main story...
GTA 6 Release Date, Price in India, Map, Characters, Storyline and All You Need to Know
Rockstar Games confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will launch worldwide on November 19 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC release likely in 2027. The open‑world title revisits a modernized Vice City and introduces the new fictional state of Leonida, expanding...
AI Now Builds Playable Game Mods Autonomously
This was kind of fun. Codex: "download nethack, add new items that would make the game easy to win and make me feel powerful" It did & it successfully gave me a new .exe file, navigating various issues to do so,...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for March 22, 2026
The New York Times released a comprehensive set of hints and answers for its Pips puzzle game on March 22, 2026, covering easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels. Pips, launched in August 2025, blends domino‑style tile placement with color‑coded numeric constraints that differ from traditional...
How To Copy Items In Pokemon Pokopia
Pokémon Pokopia introduces a 3D Printer that lets players duplicate any in‑game item using a reference photo and Poké‑metal. The device becomes available after the Pokémon Center finishes construction and the daily reset passes. Players can store up to 20...
Korean Creator Discusses CD Project, Plans In‑depth Review
yeah i’m done talking about this game. i have a great angle for a review and ive been talking about CD because 1) it’s a fascinating project and 2) Im Korean. this is from my people. it interests me greatly...
Industry Often Chooses Worse Practices Over Real Improvements
I've said this a few times now, but I'll keep saying it: it's also a mistake to assume that the industry in general cares whether something is a clear improvement. We have a long history of adopting new practices that...
Where To Find The Dreamlight Cinematics Festival Bees And Octopuses In Heartopia
The Dreamlight Cinematics Festival now spans over a month on Heartopia, offering weekly challenges and new rewards. Key NPC Azure has relocated to the street between Dorothy’s clothing store and the research building, where she trades event items for tokens....
Smart Mesh Creates Production-Ready 3D Models in 2 Seconds
🚨 Game studios are going to hate this. Tripo just demoed Smart Mesh at GDC2026 and it generates production-ready 3D meshes with clean topology in 2 seconds. No retopology. No cleanup. No $50K outsourcing budget. Here's the full breakdown: ↓ https://t.co/tjDwDx0Oea
Week 2: 17K ELO, 10‑Hour Grind Begins
Week #2 of Road to 20K ELO in Premiere starts now. Currently sitting at 17K. Come hangout and watch unc crashout. We're in for a 10 hour grueller today. https://t.co/lvzKM1VpKm
Marathon PVP: Ruthlessly Competitive Even Without Stakes
Marathon PVP is another level of ruthless, even when the opposing player has nothing to gain. https://t.co/8EDMckdFuv
Seeking Black Pearl Butterfly Trade From Skin Collectors
Any skin collectors/traders looking to offload a Black Pearl Butterfly my way? Looking to make a trade. Tweet me or DM if possible.
Critiquing MMO Quest Design, Not Defending Crimson Desert
i didn’t say that andy. now you got people thinking i’m defending crimson desert 😭 i’m just saying it’s not a great streaming experience to see people struggle with MMO quest design. https://t.co/80TmmPpo6z