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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Evo Japan Claims This Year's Street Fighter 6 Bracket Is the Largest Fighting Game Tournament Ever, but There's a Few...
Evo Japan 2026 announced 7,158 registered players for Street Fighter 6, potentially making it the largest fighting‑game bracket ever. The event attracted 9,523 participants across all titles, with SF6 alone outpacing the combined total of the next four games. While the record eclipses the 7,061 entrants at Evo 2023, online tournaments like The Box’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have logged higher sign‑ups but suffered massive disqualifications. A recent Alex balance update also set a new concurrent‑player high for the game on PC, underscoring its surge in popularity.
VCT Pacific Stage 1 Launches Ticket Sales for April 3rd Opener
Ticket sales for VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage 1 opened on March 20, offering fans access to the April 3 opener at Seoul’s SOOP Sangam Colosseum. The seven‑week split runs through May 17, featuring 12 teams split into two groups, with a double‑elimination...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Promoted Launch with ‘50 Elizabeths in L.A.’ Event
Netmarble staged a high‑visibility "50 Elizabeths in L.A." event on March 14 at L.A. LIVE, featuring fifty cosplayers to promote the upcoming open‑world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The showcase included gameplay demos, photo zones, merchandise giveaways and a live broadcast,...
Google Just Made Four Big Upgrades to Android Gaming on Your Windows PC
Google announced four major upgrades to its Google Play gaming experience on Windows PCs, expanding the catalog of paid titles that are fully optimized for desktop controls, adding a dedicated PC section in the mobile Play Store, enabling a single...
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Adds Solo Leveling Content in Crossover Update
Netmarble released a crossover update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH featuring the popular Solo Leveling franchise. The update adds four Solo Leveling heroes—two legendary and two rare—along with a themed pet, equipment, and limited‑time events. A new Sudden Raid mode introduces...
Arc System Works Launches River City Saga: Journey to the West Website Ahead of 2026 Release
Arc System Works America unveiled the official website for River City Saga: Journey to the West, an action‑roguelike slated for a 2026 release. The game reimagines the Chinese classic Journey to the West with Kunio‑style versions of Sun Wukong, Zhu...
"As Soon as It Fired up, He'd Get up and Go to Lunch": How Age of Empires' Developers Tested Mission...
Ensemble Studios’ Tony Goodman used an unconventional method to gauge Age of Empires scenario difficulty: he would start a new level, leave for lunch, and if the AI defeated him before his return, the mission was deemed too hard. This...
Questioning Missing VFX Shot in Heated Rivalry Release
I feel like I’m losing my mind. In the original Crave release of Heated Rivalry, was there a missing VFX shot of Hunter in the Cup scene? I could swear that the arena spotlight went over the crowd and it...
Game Pass Hit TCG Card Shop Simulator Adds Two Big Features in Latest Update
TCG Card Shop Simulator received its March 2026 patch, bringing the game to version 0.70 and edging it closer to a full 1.0 release. The update introduces a tournament‑hosting system, allowing players to set up prize shelves, schedule events, charge...
Roblox Moves to Take a Cut of All Brand Integrations on Its Platform | Exclusive
Roblox announced it will begin charging creators a fee for publishing brand integrations, with charges scaling based on user traffic and engagement, slated to roll out in 2027. The policy is presented as a move to standardize ad labeling, improve...
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Almost Had One More Choice At The End That Got Cut
Dragon Age: The Veilguard originally featured a post‑ending conversation where Morrigan and the Inquisitor asked the player why they bound Solas, but the scene was cut. Writer Trick Weekes explained the dialogue would have let players articulate their motivations, mirroring...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 English Artbook Pre-Orders Go Live on March 23
Udon Entertainment and Pix’n Love will publish the English‑language Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 artbook, with pre‑orders opening on March 23 at 11 a.m. PT and closing May 6. Buyers in the United States must order through Udon, while European customers will use Pix’n Love. The book...
Crypto Gaming Awaits Infrastructure, Like Early Online Gaming
I’ll take the other side. Crypto gaming and metaverses were mostly “too early”. Need much better infrastructure. But it’s a strong clear use case once the tech is there. It’s like trying to sell computer games...
Buzzfeed Says Its New AI Slop Games Are Inspired By Nintendo
Buzzfeed is branching into AI‑generated mobile games with the launch of Conjure, its first offering from the new Branch Office unit. The game asks users to submit daily photos, which the AI then spins into quirky creepypasta‑style narratives. Buzzfeed cites...
Tales of Berseria Remastered Feedback Survey Includes Wallpaper
Bandai Namco has launched a two‑week global feedback survey for Tales of Berseria Remastered, rewarding participants with a mobile wallpaper. The questionnaire probes purchase timing, platform, enjoyment, new features, and demographic data, while also asking broader series preferences. The survey...
Compete For Free: SlotsUp Launches Exciting Tournaments
SlotsUp has introduced its first free tournament series, featuring EvoPlay slots and crash games, to drive user engagement without requiring deposits. Players join weekly and monthly events, earn points, and compete on a live leaderboard for prize pools. The platform...
Major SteamOS Update Adds Support for Steam Machine, Even More Third-Party Hardware
Valve released the SteamOS 3.8 preview, adding initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine and expanding compatibility with both AMD and Intel platforms. The update upgrades the OS to an Arch Linux base, kernel 6.16, and a Wayland‑enabled KDE Plasma desktop. It...
Leave Comments, Play Quizzes, Earn Badges: Join the GamesRadar+ Community
GamesRadar+ has launched a free, unified membership platform that consolidates commenting, quizzes, badge rewards, newsletter preferences, and magazine subscriptions under a single sign‑up. The new system replaces the former Disqus comment tool with Viafoura and adds interactive games powered by...
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Explains How Turn 10 Has Helped Since Dropping 2023's Forza Motorsport
Turn 10 Studios temporarily reduced its Forza Motorsport work to support Playground Games on Forza Horizon 6, allowing the open‑world racer to inherit advanced car‑detail expertise. The partnership enabled Playground to expand its vehicle art team to its largest ever, delivering higher‑fidelity...
New Report Suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 Is Getting a New Version, but You Might Not Be Able to Get...
A new report cites Nikkei that Nintendo plans a Switch 2 revision featuring a user‑replaceable battery, but only for the European Union initially. The change is driven by the EU Battery Regulation, which mandates portable devices allow battery swapping by July 31 2026....
DreamHack Birmingham Announces Samsung as Official Partner, Outlines Full Esports Line-Up
DreamHack Birmingham 2026 announced Samsung as its official partner, unveiling a Galaxy Cafe activation where attendees can test the new Galaxy S26 Ultra and compete in mobile gaming challenges for prizes. The event, running March 27‑29 at the NEC, marks...
Street Fighter 6 Limited-Time Sale on Costumes and Accessories for Characters Used by Capcom Cup and Street Fighter League Winners
Capcom has launched a limited‑time sale in Street Fighter 6 featuring discounted outfits and portraits for the four characters used by the winners of Capcom Cup 12 and the Street Fighter League finale. Outfit 2 and 3 DLCs are 20 % off, making Outfit 3 240...
Hard West II Coming to PS5, Xbox Series
Klabater, together with Good Shepherd Entertainment, announced that its Wild West‑themed turn‑based strategy sequel Hard West II will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game originally launched on PC via Steam in August 2022 and has no confirmed release date for...
New SteamOS Update Paves the Way for the Steam Machine
Valve has rolled out SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, the first version to support the upcoming Steam Machine and to bring major enhancements to handhelds like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. The update introduces proper hibernation, Bluetooth...
Chrono Trigger Character Sprites Used for One Mark Collection Gacha
Square Enix announced a Chrono Trigger One Mark Collection of 15 character sprite charms, to be sold in Japanese capsule‑gacha machines starting March 27, 2026. Each of the seven main heroes appears in two poses—neutral and attack—with a hidden secret...
Matthew Ball Interview: Can New Stores and D2C Turn the Tide on High UA Costs?
User acquisition costs for mobile‑game publishers are approaching $25 billion in 2025, excluding China, and now represent roughly 32% of net revenue. While the figure has slipped from its 2021 peak, ad‑exchange fees are set to overtake traditional UA spend by...
Crimson Desert Won't Work on Intel Arc GPUs, Developer Suggests Users Ask for Refunds
Pearl Abyss confirmed that Crimson Desert will not run on Intel Arc graphics cards, directing affected players to request refunds from their platform. The omission of Arc support was only added to the FAQ after launch, leaving many owners with...
Gill's Lawyers Demand Krafton Explain Potential Sanctions
UPDATE: At 1:13am ET this morning, Gill's lawyers submitted a heated motion to the court, saying Krafton must explain why it shouldn't be sanctioned. Peeved at Krafton confirming "May" to IGN, then PC Gamer and Kotaku Says Gill hadn't had a...
Procedural Piano Demo Syncs Song and Film in Shadertoy
A little Shadertoy of my favorite song+film (with an attempt to a procedural piano as a function of time without no delay lines or FIR filters) https://t.co/gAWVldfBP7 https://t.co/ZuszWZhWgi
Unknown Worlds Co-Founders' Lawyers Accuse Krafton of "Intentionally Leaking" Subnautica 2 Release Date
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) announced it will not adopt the sweeping age‑rating changes introduced by Pan‑European Games Information (PEGI), citing potential confusion for consumers. PEGI’s new framework, effective June, expands ratings to cover paid random items, time‑limited offers,...
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they should make a celtic pride 2 where the guys kidnap players to try to ensure their prediction market wagers win... is judd apatow still on here...
Savvy Games CEO Brian Ward Still Pursuing Game Acquisitions
My latest exclusive interview with Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, about investing in games and acquiring game companies. He still expects to be active in doing deals. https://t.co/5hWlkaV9QO
Earn Crimson Desert's Time-Consuming Xbox Achievements with Cloud Gaming Support
Microsoft added Xbox Series X|S achievements for Crimson Desert and enabled Cloud Gaming for Game Pass subscribers on March 19, 2026. The title features 34 distinct achievements totaling 1,000 Gamerscore, with an estimated 300‑plus hours required for full completion. Players...
Solo Queue Makes Assassin Contracts Easier than Group Play
I actually strongly disagree with the take on solos. Feels way easier to tackle multi-step contracts as Assassin in solo queue where people play much more cautiously and aren't hunting in groups.
Crimson Desert Doubles Nioh 3's Two‑Week Sales in One Day
In just one day, Crimson Desert has already sold double what Nioh 3 sold in its first two weeks
Ubuntu 26.04 Delivers Enhanced Performance For AMD Radeon Linux Gaming
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS preview demonstrates modest performance gains for AMD Radeon gaming compared with Ubuntu 25.10, leveraging Linux 6.19 and Mesa 26.0. The release also upgrades GNOME 49 to GNOME 50, adding Mutter desktop optimizations. Benchmarks run on a Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with an RX 9070 XT show higher...
Original Persian
The OG map in case the Persian Gulf map is stale. Props for the H4L folks. Though they got it right due to war perhaps. https://t.co/znhzJ8nL12
Five Cheap Xbox Games Under $10 to Grab From the Xbox Store This Weekend
This weekend Xbox’s digital storefront is slashing prices on five popular titles, each under $10. Life is Strange Remastered Collection drops to $7.99, a steep 80% discount, while Tropico 6, Resident Evil Origins bundle, Assassin’s Creed Unity, and Railway Empire fall between $2.99 and...
CD Projekt RED Plans to Release a “Heretofore Unannounced Gaming Project” This Year
CD Projekt RED’s FY 2025 earnings report confirmed a new, previously unannounced gaming project will launch later this year, with analysts linking it to a rumored Witcher 3 DLC slated for September. The company also reiterated that existing titles remain in development...
Supercent and Sumo Digital Sign Strategic MOU to Co-Develop Next-Generation Mobile Titles
South Korean mobile publisher Supercent and UK developer Sumo Digital have signed a memorandum of understanding to co‑develop next‑generation mobile games, with development slated to begin in early 2026. The partnership blends Supercent’s mobile‑first, data‑driven publishing platform with Sumo’s two‑decade...
Intuitive Controls Make You Feel Godlike in Marathon
Instinctually knowing to hold triangle to activate a consumable when it's on the ground but square when it's in the inventory screen has made me feel like god in Marathon.
Environmental Strategy Game Terra Nil Gets Gamepad Support and Steam Deck Verified
Terra Nil, the eco‑focused reverse city‑builder, received a final update that adds full gamepad support and Steam Deck verification. The patch makes the title playable on handhelds and consoles, complementing its existing keyboard‑mouse and Linux native builds. Developers declared the...
All Team-Up Abilities in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals has rolled out a comprehensive set of Team‑Up abilities, pairing iconic heroes such as Doctor Strange with Invisible Woman and Deadpool with Jeff the Land Shark. The new powers grant health boosts ranging from +50 to +150, damage increases...
Valve Rolls Out SteamOS 3.8, Adding Steam Machine Support and New Handheld Features
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0, the first version to support the upcoming Steam Machine living‑room PC and to add hibernation, Bluetooth microphone, and expanded compatibility for a range of third‑party handhelds. The update reshapes Valve’s Linux ecosystem and signals a push...
Savvy Set for $6bn Moonton Deal
Savvy Games Group, the gaming arm of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is set to acquire Moonton, the creator of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, for an estimated $6 billion. The deal, reported by Bloomberg, follows Savvy’s $4.9 bn purchase of Scopely and...
Square Enix's The Bouncer on PS2 Was a Major Inspiration for Kingdom Hearts
Square Electronic Arts released the PS2 beat‑em‑up *The Bouncer* in March 2001, a visually striking but combat‑light title that fell short of expectations. Directed by veteran Square and fighting‑game designers, the game’s two‑hour runtime was dominated by cinematic cutscenes, with actual...
Mashle Academy Codes
Droid Gamers published a guide that lists the current working Mashle Academy redemption codes—RELEASE, Starter, Subscribe_Arickuu, and Subscribe_ItsVamprex—and details the in‑game steps to claim them via the Academy Assistant NPC. The article confirms the game entered Wave 2 public access for...
The First Crimson Desert Update Makes Bosses Less Punishing, and I Can Hear the Sighs of Relief
Pearl Abyss released Crimson Desert patch 1.00.02, targeting the game’s most criticized element—punishing boss encounters. The update softens the Reed Devil fight, removes stun‑on‑revive mechanics, and adds extra fast‑travel points to ease navigation. New tutorials, a revamped skills menu with videos,...
NRG Eliminate B8 From BLAST Open Rotterdam
NRG eliminated B8 from the BLAST Open Rotterdam lower bracket, winning both maps 13‑6 on Inferno and 13‑9 on Ancient. The U.S. roster, led by Michael “Grim” Wince (42‑27) and Josh “oSee” Ohm (37‑23), dominated early rounds and never looked...
PS5 Pro Makes Crimson Desert Stunningly Immersive
restarted crimson desert on ps5 pro and ended up playing all night. much better time knowing what to do and being a pro at navigating the confusing menus. i can just vibe with the world and it looks gorgeous on...