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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By the numbers: Goldenpeak takes majority stake in Ampere Analysis
System Shock Remake Patch 2.1 Brings Performance Improvements, Feature Parity to All Platforms, and More
Nightdive Studios rolled out the System Shock remake Parity Patch v2.1, delivering performance and feature parity across Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The update boosts the original Switch to up to 900p docked and 30 fps, while Switch 2 runs at 1440p/60 fps docked and 1080p/60 fps handheld, adding Joy‑Con 2 mouse support. It also includes extensive bug fixes and aligns content with the higher‑end console and PC versions. The patch marks a decade since the remake’s inception, underscoring Nightdive’s long‑term commitment.
Crimson Desert's Unexpected Political
The rallying around Crimson Desert as a game that NEEDS to succeed and be really fun in order to somehow own the libs is a generally fascinating and confounding phenomenon that seemed to come out of nowhere. https://t.co/9ODNH1Du5E
How to Get Mage Hand in Esoteric Ebb
Esoteric Ebb, the March 2026 indie RPG from Christoffer Bodegård and Raw Fury, lets players acquire the versatile Mage Hand cantrip early in the adventure. To obtain it, players must first secure the Comprehend Language spell—either buying the 100‑crown scroll from...
How Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai Is Your Gateway to the World’s Largest Games Market
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai returns on July 29, 2026, positioned just before ChinaJoy to link global developers, publishers, investors and service providers with China’s massive games market. The event offers curated matchmaking, expert panels and market insights, helping attendees...
RTS Fans Absolutely Need to Check Out D.O.R.F. Real-Time Strategic Conflict
D.O.R.F. Real-Time Strategic Conflict is an upcoming retro‑infused RTS that blends classic 90’s aesthetics with modern mechanics such as dynamic terrain destruction and complex resource logistics. The game features three distinct factions—Union Of Imperial States, The Collective, and the Warbands—and...
"So that We Don't Flood the Game with Amazing Loot": Marathon Director Defends Cryo Archive's Weekend-Only Release in the Name...
Marathon director Joe Ziegler defended the decision to make the new Cryo Archive map a weekend‑only event, arguing it encourages players to gear up, protects the in‑game loot economy, and stabilizes matchmaking queues. Cryo Archive, a high‑level, squad‑focused map requiring...
First Stand 2026 Day 4 Recap: Monstrous Gen.G, Perfection From JDG
Day 4 of First Stand 2026 featured dominant sweeps as Gen.G dismantled LYON in three 25‑minute games, securing a playoff berth. JDG delivered an equally overwhelming performance, blanking LOUD with Vampire posting zero deaths across the series. Both victories set the knockout...
MLB The Show 26 Devs Explain the Harsh Reality of Making an Annual Sports Game
MLB The Show 26 launched on March 17, 2026, and developers are already planning the 2027 edition. The team operates on an 11‑month annual cycle, overlapping development phases to decide which features to ship now versus later. Continuous communication guides decisions on priorities,...
SteamOS Update Preview Brings "Initial Support" For the Steam Machine, Plus New Power and Bluetooth Tricks for Steam Decks
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, adding initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine and a suite of enhancements for Steam Deck users. The update introduces a new graphics driver, OBS and Discord integration, variable refresh rate improvements, and preliminary hibernation...
PS Plus Subscribers Are Losing Access to At Least 2 Games in April 2026
The PlayStation Plus “Last Chance to Play” update reveals that EA Sports PGA Tour and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will leave the Extra tier in April 2026. Both games were added in 2025 after earning roughly 75 scores on OpenCritic. Their removal precedes the April 21 refresh...
Wuthering Waves Twitch Drops Event: Here’s How to Claim the Free Rewards
Wuthering Waves has launched a Twitch Drops event tied to its V3.2 update, running from March 19 to April 16, 2026. Players must link a Twitch account to their Kuro account and watch any drop‑enabled stream until the progress bar...
New Release Roundup: Fortnite, Taimanin Squad, Goritaire, and More
A fresh wave of mobile titles is reshaping the app store landscape, highlighted by Fortnite’s long‑awaited return to Google Play alongside a new Battle Royale season. The lineup also includes Clover Games’ anime‑styled Heavenhells, Kong Software’s historically‑inspired Three Kingdoms: Grand...
New Game Digest: Fortnite, New Coin Master, Mattel Match, Parseword, Dragon Quest, Another Bacon Game and More
Fortnite re‑entered Google Play worldwide, marking its first Android presence in six years, alongside a new showdown‑themed season. Moon Active launched Coin Master Board Adventure globally after a year‑long soft launch, while Mattel teamed with Uken to release Mattel Match,...
Crimson Desert’s Record Twitch Debut Triggers Near‑30% Pearl Abyss Share Crash
Pearl Abyss saw its stock tumble roughly 30% on March 19 after the launch of Crimson Desert, even as the game became the most‑watched title on Twitch with nearly 500,000 concurrent viewers and logged over 131,000 concurrent players on Steam....
Resident Evil at 30: How Capcom’s Horror Opus Has Survived and Thrived
Resident Evil, Capcom’s flagship horror franchise, celebrates its 30‑year anniversary with over 180 million copies sold and a sprawling multimedia empire. The series traces its roots to the 1989 Sweet Home RPG and pioneered fixed‑camera, pre‑rendered environments that intensified player vulnerability....
Heartopia Grass Cake Recipe: Turning Your Weed Problem Into a Delicious Treat
Heartopia’s quirky Grass Cake recipe is currently locked behind a Chinese‑server Pleasant Goat event, requiring players to log in daily to claim it. The recipe combines wheat, milk, matcha powder, and weed, producing a bright‑green dessert that can be crafted...
CD Projekt Sales Rise 9% in 2025, Driven by Cyberpunk Franchise
CD Projekt reported 2025 sales revenue of 867 million PLN, a 9% increase year‑on‑year, driven primarily by the Cyberpunk franchise. Net profit surged 33.7% to 594 million PLN, helped by a fivefold jump in the goods‑and‑materials segment after the Cyberpunk Ultimate Edition launched on...
SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview Brings Initial Steam Machine Support, and Improvements for Many Handhelds
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview, a major update that adds initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine and refreshes the underlying Arch Linux base with kernel 6.16. The release brings a new graphics driver, VRR frame‑pacing fixes, and substantial stability...
How MeetToMatch Will Maximise Deal-Making at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Malmö
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Malmö, held May 27‑28 during Nordic Game week, will use MeetToMatch to power 1:1 matchmaking between publishers, investors, service providers and developers. The two‑day event features a dedicated business lounge, curated matchmaking sessions, an indie pitch...
Finish DokeV: The Real Revolutionary Game
Ok pearl abyss, lock in and finish the real revolutionary game you’ve been working on DokeV https://t.co/umz9vpI5mj
Best PC Graphics Settings in Crimson Desert
The Dot Esports guide breaks down optimal graphics configurations for Crimson Desert across low‑end, mid‑range, and high‑end PCs. It recommends specific video and graphics settings—such as DLSS for low‑end rigs, high texture quality for mid‑range systems, and full ray tracing...
Hozy Is a Cozy Decorating Game that Makes Me Want to Rip up My Carpet, and Take a Trip to...
Indie developer Come On Studio is set to launch Hozy on March 30, 2026. The game is a cozy home‑renovation simulator that lets players clean, paint, and furnish rooms without timers or score pressures. Hozy offers nine handcrafted locations and...
Goldleaf Merchant Investigation Answers in Crimson Desert
The "Extinguishing the Last Flames" quest in Crimson Desert tasks players with a multi‑stage investigation to uncover a trade‑route leak. Players interview five NPCs—Nogle, Kathan, Skrav, Blique, and Grimzle—collecting specific ledgers, reports, and receipts as evidence. Correctly submitting each item...
AMD FSR 4.1 Upscaling Improves Image Quality on Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
AMD has launched Adrenalin Edition 26.3.1, bringing FSR Upscaling 4.1 to Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. The new algorithm sharpens detail and cuts artifacts, especially in low‑resolution inputs and aggressive upscaling modes. The driver also adds Ray Regeneration 1.1, game support for Crimson...
The Crysis Remastered Trilogy Brings the PC Hardware-Demolishing FPS Games in One Great Package, and It's Cheaper than Ever Right...
Crytek’s Crysis Remastered Trilogy bundles the three classic FPS titles—Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3—into a single package now priced at $18.99 on Fanatical. The remaster upgrades textures, lighting and resolution, delivering the series’ iconic Nanosuit gameplay on modern hardware without the...
HoYo FEST 2026 Returns Across Southeast Asia This July, 2026 with Artist Alley and Stage Activities
HoYoverse announced HoYo FEST 2026, a four‑day fan convention running July 30 to August 2 across six major Southeast Asian cities, including Singapore. The festival will feature an Artist Alley where creators can display artwork and a Stage Activities program with open‑stage...
Dragon Quest Builders for Nintendo Switch Has Gotten Its First-Ever Update with Version 1.0.1 Out Now
Nintendo and Square Enix have rolled out Dragon Quest Builders version 1.0.1 for the Switch on March 17, 2026, marking the title's first post‑launch patch in the West since its 2018 debut. The brief update notes that several gameplay issues have been addressed...
Black Ops Royale Weapon Tier List: Best Weapons to Pick Up
Dot Esports released a comprehensive Black Ops Royale weapon tier list for Call of Duty: Warzone, ranking guns from S‑tier to D‑tier based on damage, accuracy, and consistency. The list highlights EGRT‑17, Ryden 45K, AK‑27, MK.78, Kogot‑7, and VS Recon as top‑tier...
Zepeto Teams up with Bratz Dolls on Digital Runway
Zepeto, the avatar‑centric social platform with over 400 million users, announced a partnership with iconic fashion doll brand Bratz. The collaboration will launch the "Bratz × Zepeto Contest" on March 20, running four weeks with a fresh fashion theme each week. Participants can dress...
Last 37 Hours to Fund Brenda Romero Documentary
Theresa Loong's Kickstarter campaign for a documentary on Brenda Romero's career in games is in its final 37 hours. You can support it here. https://t.co/aJnlpqX47g
HEAVENHELLS: Anime Squad RPG: How to Contact the Customer Support Service
HEAVENHELLS: Anime Squad RPG provides an in‑game Customer Center for players to submit support requests directly from the Options menu. If the game cannot be launched, the official website lacks a dedicated contact form, pushing users toward the developer’s community...
LEC Confirms It’s Staying in Berlin Studio Through 2027
The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) will continue to be staged primarily at Riot Games' Berlin arena through the 2027 season, ending rumors of an imminent relocation. Riot Games announced it will keep the studio format while experimenting with...
Lies of P Franchise Surpasses 4 Million Units Sold Globally
South Korean publisher Neowiz and developer Round8 Studio announced that the Lies of P franchise has surpassed 4 million cumulative units sold worldwide. The figure, revealed in July 2026, builds on the 3 million milestone reported in June 2025 and likely includes both the...
Consensus: It Plays No Better Than Expected
i mean people are agreeing that it plays like it or worse. i dunno what to tell you guys
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin All the Rewards and Bonus at Launch
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches with a generous reward package that includes a free 5‑star Pyro Lancer, Guila, and a total of 20 draw tickets for the standard banner. Pre‑registration bonuses add the 4‑star character Tioreh, weapon enhancements, 700...
The Tech Stack Behind Real-Time Bonus and Reward Distribution
Real‑time bonus distribution in modern gaming relies on an event‑driven architecture that captures player actions instantly via streaming platforms such as Kafka or Kinesis. These events feed a unified, continuously updated data layer that powers decision engines using rule‑based logic,...
GeForce Now Adds Crimson Desert and 90 FPS Cloud Games on VR Devices
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service now streams 90‑fps virtual‑reality titles across major headsets. The platform adds Crimson Desert, a highly anticipated open‑world RPG with over three million Steam wishlist adds, powered by RTX 5080‑class performance. Four new VR games debut, expanding...
NEOWIZ’s Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe Is a Cozy Sequel Packed with More Cats and Merge Fun, Arriving on Mobile...
NEOWIZ announced Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe, a sequel to its popular casual merge‑idle title, slated for a worldwide mobile release in late April. The game is currently in soft launch across the US, Canada, the UK and Indonesia, with...
Best Crosshair for Domina in Overwatch
Overwatch players seeking optimal performance with the hitscan hero Domina can benefit from a customized crosshair that improves visibility and precision at close range. The default reticle works, but a thin green circle with specific opacity, thickness, and gap settings...
Cyberpunk 2077 Feels Tedious, Not a Game
This is why I had to stop playing Cyberpunk 2077, it's so tedious, it's not a game
User Survey for Monster Hunter Stories 3 Available, Participants Receive Free Digital Wallpaper
Capcom's Monster Hunter social channels have launched a user survey for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, inviting players to share their experiences. The questionnaire targets feedback on gameplay, story, and Monstie mechanics, with all respondents receiving a complimentary digital...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Demo Receives an Update
SEGA has refreshed the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds demo, adding Extreme Gear machines from the Sonic Riders series and expanding the playable roster. The updated demo now offers four characters, eight courses (three main and five CrossWorlds), fifteen machines (twelve on...
KICK BUDS Playtest First Impression: A Fun Idea that Struggles Where It Matters
Konami has launched a live playtest of Kick Buds, a party‑royale‑style football game available on mobile and PC. The review highlights severe matchmaking delays, frequent disconnects, and an insufficient player pool that undermine the experience. While the Party Royale mode is marginally...
Last Epoch Previews New Set Items, Uniques, Animations, and More in Season 4 Next Week
Eleventh Hour Games announced the March 26 launch of Last Epoch Season 4, "Shattered Omens," featuring new set and unique items, animation overhauls, and quality‑of‑life tweaks. The update reintroduces set items—Doppelganger, Apiarist’s, and Abandoned—allowing players to reforge them into Affix Shards. Rogue‑focused...
Bungie's Stylish ARG Delivers Addictive, Sweaty Gameplay
Probably one of the most stylish games I have ever played. The design aesthetic ooozes into every nook and crannie of this game. It's a very sweaty game but the loop is so addictive and I just can't get over...
Donkey Kong Bananza Dev Suggests "Mindlessly Destroying" Your Way Through the Game to Clear Your Head
At GDC 2026 Nintendo presented Donkey Kong Bananza, with producer Kenta Motokura and programmer Tatsuya Kurihara leading the discussion. Kurihara explained that the game was built to feel satisfying when players smash through obstacles. He suggested that mindlessly destroying the environment...
Kuky Adventure Now Available on Switch
Branium Games has launched Kuky Adventure on Nintendo Switch, delivering a candy‑themed precision platformer that emphasizes double‑jump mechanics and rhythmic action. The title showcases vibrant, colorful visuals and a lively soundtrack, aiming to provide an addictive experience from start to...
NO-SKIN Now Available on Switch
Indie horror roguelike NO‑SKIN has arrived on Nintendo Switch, released today by developer NoEye‑Soft and publisher Feardemic. The game combines hand‑drawn pixel characters with photographic backgrounds, delivering a distinctive visual style. Players navigate a procedurally generated haunted house, unlocking new...
Steel Mountains Abyss Cresset Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert
The guide details how to locate and solve the Steel Mountains music puzzle in Crimson Desert to obtain an Abyss Cresset upgrade. Players must travel southeast of Hernand, bypass enemy zones, and reach the spire base where the Cresset resides....
Halssisus Conflux Abyss Cresset Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert
The article provides a step‑by‑step guide for solving the Halssisus Conflux Abyss Cresset puzzle in Crimson Desert. It explains that the puzzle is found near the House of Healing during Chapter 3 and involves aligning a gold‑coin beam, clearing columns with Nature’s...