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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Duskwood Abyss Cresset Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert
The Abyss Cresset puzzle in Crimson Desert is found northwest of Hernand after fixing the kiln in Chapter 4. The board resembles a Go grid, with black and white stones arranged in a specific pattern. Players must clear two green hermit‑crab rocks, then move the lone white stone to form a vertical line of five, completing the puzzle. Solving it grants the coveted Abyss Cresset item.
How to Take in the Dog in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s main quest includes a side mission where players can adopt a stray dog. By placing three pieces of lean meat on the ground and petting the animal, players quickly build enough trust to claim the dog as a...
How to Beat Tenebrum in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s Tenebrum boss requires solving a 3×3 button puzzle and placing four batteries before the encounter. The fight cannot be won with conventional weapons; only the Force Palm ability deals damage. Players must climb a column and strike Tenebrum...
How to Beat the Reed Devil in Crimson Desert
The guide outlines how to defeat the Reed Devil boss in Crimson Desert, starting with navigating Glenbright Manor and clearing ambushes by destroying scarecrow effigies. It breaks the encounter into three phases, emphasizing parrying, timed attacks, and the importance of...
Duskhill Ruins Puzzle Solution in Crimson Desert
The Duskhill Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert requires players to clear vine‑covered pillars before aligning their heights. Two methods—arrow + flame or sword‑mode light—remove the vines, revealing a three‑step rotation sequence. Players must rotate pillar 3, then 2, then 4 clockwise to match the fixed...
How to Unlock the Camp Fast Travel Point in Crimson Desert
The guide explains how to repair the Abyss Nexus fast‑travel point located under vines near the base camp in Crimson Desert. Players must first clear the vines using Blinding Flash or fire arrows, then retrieve a missing platform piece from...
Weapon Crafting Books Locations in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s open‑world RPG requires players to locate weapon‑crafting books to unlock new gear. There are 67 equipment‑crafting books in total, with 19 dedicated to weapon categories such as one‑handed, two‑handed, bows and guns. The guide highlights the first one‑handed...
Where to Pack and Sell Trade Goods in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert players can turn looted trade goods into a steady income by packing them at camp and delivering them to trading posts. After stealing items such as Calligraphic Paintings, Tobacco, Red Ginseng, or Ceramics, you speak with Carl to...
Crimson Desert: 8 Best Skills to Unlock First
Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss’s new open‑world RPG, drops players into the vast continent of Pywel with a complex skill tree. A recent guide pinpoints eight early‑game abilities that dramatically improve exploration, combat efficiency, and puzzle solving. Unlocking Flight, Forward Slash,...
Crimson Desert Bustling Hill Guide: How to Complete the Dispatch the Howling Hill Expansion Mission
Crimson Desert’s early main‑story mission “Dispatch the Howling Hill” requires players to expand the Howling Hill camp by sending recruited freeswords on resource‑gathering missions. The guide explains how to locate the camp on the world map, open the Mission List,...
Brollan: "It Was Just a Lot of Details; We Were Not on the Same Page"
MOUZ fell 0‑2 to The MongolZ in the lower bracket of BLAST Open Rotterdam, ending a ten‑map winning streak and exposing coordination gaps. Captain Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin cited poor defaults, missed trades, and mid‑round execution as key issues. The loss...
Vitality Crush 9z to Kick Off Rotterdam Campaign
Vitality opened the BLAST Open Rotterdam with a decisive 2‑0 victory over 9z, showcasing a dominant performance after a month‑long break following their PGL Cluj‑Napoca win. ZywOo led the charge with a 37‑15 kill‑death ratio and a 1.91 rating, while...
Xbox’s ‘Starfield’ to Launch on PlayStation 5 in April (Gaming News Roundup)
Bethesda’s flagship space‑explorer Starfield will debut on Sony’s PlayStation 5 on April 7, ending its Xbox‑only window. The launch coincides with the game’s biggest free update, “Free Lanes,” and the new Terran Armada story DLC, both rolling out across all platforms. Sony...
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Drops New Launch Trailer Ahead of Release
Square Enix released a new launch trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, the sixth entry in its mobile spin‑off series. The game will debut on Android and iOS on March 24, 2026, featuring 3‑vs‑3 team boss battles set against a...
Star Citizen To Launch Long-Awaited Crafting System Plus New Combat Missions In Alpha 4.7
Star Citizen’s upcoming Alpha 4.7 patch introduces the first iteration of a crafting system, allowing players to fabricate and upgrade weapons via an Item Fabricator. The update also adds “Operation: Breaker” missions, a PvPvE extraction mode where crews clear derelict stations...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Details for Their Flashy New Supers Using All 4 Characters, but only in Certain Situations
Arc System Works unveiled the Tokon Assemble mechanic for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a team‑wide Super that can only be triggered as a comeback when a player has already lost a round or would lose the match. Activation demands all...
Blight: Survival, a Medieval Horror Title From Behaviour Interactive, Drops New Trailer After Reaching 1.5 Million Wishlists
Behaviour Interactive and Haenir Studio released a new trailer for the medieval zombie title Blight: Survival, celebrating 1.5 million Steam wishlists. The two‑minute video highlights brutal melee finishers and hints at co‑op multiplayer set in a plague‑ravaged no‑man’s land. Developers disclosed...
Goritaire Is a Single-Player Gorilla-Multiplying Card Game, Out Now on Android
Arc System Works has released Goritaire, a free single‑player gorilla‑multiplying card game now available on Android, consoles, and PC. Players manage bananas as the sole resource while expanding a troop of gorillas, aiming to line up seven or more to...
Mabinogi Turns 18 with New Milestones for Nexon Online Game
South Korean publisher Nexon America announced the 18th anniversary of its flagship MMO Mabinogi, marking nearly two decades of online fantasy gameplay. To celebrate, the company will run a three‑week series of in‑game events featuring exclusive rewards and community‑driven statistics...
Meta Backtracks on Decision to End Horizon Worlds VR After Fans Speak Up
Meta reversed its plan to shut down Horizon Worlds on Quest headsets after fan backlash, announcing that existing VR worlds will stay live for the foreseeable future. CTO Andrew Bosworth clarified that no new VR games will be added, while...
Windows Central Collab
Windows Central Replay invites gamers to submit short clips showcasing the best of Xbox, PC, and handheld gameplay, from clutch Halo victories to indie ID@Xbox creations. Submissions are reviewed under clear terms, and top highlights are featured across Windows Central’s...
Off the Road 2 (OTR 2) Set to Raise the Bar with a Massive Open-World and Next-Gen Driving, Arriving on...
DogByte Games announced Off the Road 2, a mobile open‑world off‑road racing simulator launching on Android and iOS in spring 2026. The sequel features a seamless map thirty times larger than the original, multi‑vehicle support—including cars, jets, and boats—and next‑gen physics...
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: FrogBoy, Full Pipe, Afterplace, Mystic Vale, More
Google Play’s Thursday roundup featured over seventy Android games and apps discounted up to 80%, including titles like FrogBoy, Mystic Vale, and Full Pipe at $1. The list also highlighted deep discounts on board‑game adaptations and a range of free...
In April, Throne and Liberty Gets a Brooch Accessory, New Battleground Map, and Two Co-Op Dungeons
Throne and Liberty’s April 2 update introduces a new accessory slot—brooches—tailored for PvE and PvP, two co‑op dungeons (Hellfire Crucible and Deathless Queen’s Lair), and a fresh Battleground map featuring bridge‑building mechanics. Brooches will be earned through the new dungeons or...
Alex Can Push 7,000 Damage as a Punish Counter in Street Fighter 6 but You Have to Use a Unique...
Alex has been added to Street Fighter 6 alongside a comprehensive balance update, positioning him as a grappler with a mix‑up‑heavy toolkit rather than pure single‑hit power. Community creator Fuso Tsuk4i showcased a punish‑counter combo that pushes Alex’s damage to roughly 7,007...
Tales of Berseria Remastered 1.0.4 Is Now Available Adding 120fps Support on PC, Steam Deck Fixes, and More
Bandai Namco released version 1.0.4 for Tales of Berseria Remastered, adding selectable 120 fps on PC while keeping cutscenes at 60 fps, and fixing several Steam Deck resolution bugs. The patch also resolves subtitle display, slide‑puzzle, and various graphical glitches that could halt...
A Blockbuster Video-Simulator Game Is Flying Off the Shelves
Independent studio Blood Pact Studios launched Retro Rewind, a Blockbuster‑style video‑rental simulator that debuted at number one on Steam and quickly entered the platform’s top‑10. The game lets players manage a 1990s‑era store with 14,000 procedurally generated movie titles, handling...
Hall of Fame: Cogu
Raphael “cogu” Camargo, Brazil’s seminal AWPer, was inducted into the Counter‑Strike Hall of Fame in January 2026. He helped launch Brazil’s competitive scene in the early 2000s, leading MIBR to an ESWC 2006 world title and delivering iconic plays such as...
Seven Knights Idle Adventure Marks 2.5th Anniversary with New Hero Update
Seven Knights Idle Adventure celebrated its 2.5‑year anniversary on March 19 with a major update that introduced the Legendary hero On Stage Dellons, who can later Awaken into Frontman Dellons. The patch also launched a suite of limited‑time events—including a 14‑day check‑in, Lucky Seven Festa,...
Unity 6.4 and Unity Studio Released
Unity announced the full release of Unity 6.4 alongside the browser‑based Unity Studio. Unity 6.4 is a “Supported” release offering LTS‑level bug fixes and integrates the Entity Component System directly into the editor, while Project Auditor is now built‑in. Multiplayer tools gain deeper...
Marathon's Ranked Mode Homework Explains Holotags, Score Targets, and Penalties
Marathon’s ranked mode launches on March 21, introducing a point‑based competitive system that hinges on holotag tiers and loot performance. Bungie released a one‑page Ranked Calculation Worksheet to clarify score targets, overperformance capacity, and penalties for under‑achievement. Players must meet gear‑ante...
Riot Games Unveils VALORANT Agent Miks and New Elimination Mode for Act 2
Riot Games launched the second major update for VALORANT’s 2026 Season Act 2, introducing a new Controller agent named Miks and a limited‑time Elimination mode. Miks, the 29th agent, uses sound‑based abilities to provide smokes, buffs, and a disruptive ultimate that...
Exploring DLSS 5 on Engadget Podcast with Devindra
Had a great time talking on the @engadget podcast with @devindra about DLSS 5! https://www.youtube.com/live/WNSp9cbRe5M?si=8vEj9wwh_u7iqDe3
Legal Battle Erupts over Subna
NEW: There's already new Subnautica 2 drama. Lawyers for newly-restored CEO Ted Gill say Krafton had no authority to announce a May early access release for the game this week Krafton says Gill can still make his own decision Details: https://t.co/xIPT0MfvYr
Mattel Announces Mattel Match, a Match-3 Game Starring Childhood Favorite Brands
Mattel, in partnership with Uken Games, has launched Mattel Match, a free‑to‑play match‑3 puzzle game available on iOS and Android. The title incorporates iconic Mattel properties such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher‑Price, and blends classic match‑3 mechanics with modern...
Star‑Studded Sonic 4 Rumors, DiCaprio Leads Crash Bandicoot
Ben Kingsley, Jim Carrey, Kristen Bell, et al in Sonic 4? smash cut to 2031: @LeoDiCaprio is playing the lead in the Crash Bandicoot film
Learn to Master LinkedIn’s New Ultra‑Casual Game Patches
The newest game to join the ultra-casual games lineup at @LinkedIn is "Patches". Here's how to play Patches, and some simple tactics to help solve every puzzle: https://t.co/Vw2wAUKY3h #games #puzzles #linkedin https://t.co/ClsqZeiKk1
Basketball Classics Now Available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
Basketball Classics, an 8‑bit styled basketball title, has launched on Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch at a $9.99 price point with a 10 percent launch discount. The game, originally released on PC in 2018 and fully launched in 2019,...
Korean Games Surge: Crimson Desert Set for Success
i am cheering for my Korean kin at Pearl Abyss. Crimson Desert will likely sell really well and I'm happy and proud to see Korean games shake up the scene at a regular pace now. https://t.co/jrYwvmmkpG
Celebrating 15 Years: Inside Scopely
Enjoyed doing this interview with Scopely's co-CEOs on their 15th anniversary, as I was there at the beginning. https://t.co/0qJbgQUOgW
Hades 2 and Date Everything Lead Gayming Awards 2026 Nominations
The sixth annual Gayming Awards announced their nominees, with Supergiant Games' Hades 2 and Sassy Chap Games' Date Everything each earning three nods across 14 categories. Hades 2 joins five other titles—Ball x Pit, Blue Prince, Ghost of Yōtei, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and South...
Thinking About Albert
Where is Albert?? - a fun game I love to play. I think of him at least 3x a week, as he's working on something profound that I noodle on in my spare cycles.
‘Star Wars’ Launch Marks Fortnite’s Most In-Depth Creator IP Integration Yet
Epic Games announced on March 19 that Fortnite creators now have access to a suite of Disney‑licensed Star Wars assets, including characters, force powers, sound effects, and vehicles such as droid battle tanks. Creators can begin building and testing experiences immediately, but...
PlanetPlay Rallies Games Industry for Global “Battle for the Habitats” Campaign
PlanetPlay has unveiled the "Battle for the Habitats" biodiversity campaign, running from Earth Day (April 22) to World Environment Day (June 5). Partnering with the Rainforest Alliance and Oceana, the initiative targets over 100 PC, console and mobile titles and aims to...
Spirit Spoil malbsMd's Liquid Debut 2-0 in BLAST Rotterdam Opening Round
Spirit defeated Liquid 2‑0 in the BLAST Open Rotterdam opening round, marking the debut of Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa for the Czech squad. Danil “donk” Kryshkovets led Spirit with a 1.99 rating on Mirage and continued his dominance on Ancient. Liquid’s...
Free Play Days Has Five Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend
Microsoft’s Free Play Days weekend (March 19‑22) makes five titles free to play. Game Pass subscribers can access Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Hell Let Loose, while Sea of Thieves, Trailmakers and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite are free for all Xbox...
Bee Garden Codes March 2026
Pocket Tactics released the latest Bee Garden promotional codes for March 2026, including TRADING, DEVSAREBACK, BEEGARDEN, and RELEASE. Each code grants two daily spins, a luck fountain, and either arcade tickets or a silver charm. The article outlines a three‑step redemption...
The Last Caretaker’s New Major Update, Curiosity Wakes, Adds Sharks with Laser Beams on Their Heads
The Last Caretaker’s third major update, Curiosity Wakes, is now live on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It introduces a space‑contact Council of Humanity, new enemy types such as Ram Sharks, Laser Sharks and ArchAngels, and cooperative tools like...
Unlock Endless Play: Free Guide to Evergreen Games
We've released a FREE whitepaper on evergreen games. These are games built around exceptional replayability with no fixed endpoint. The paper looks at why these games thrive and what developers and publishers need to know about them. https://t.co/LrqktDsvFD
Daybreak and The Heroes Journey Creators Settle Lawsuit, $3.5 Million in Damages Possible if Deal Violated
Daybreak Games settled its lawsuit against the EverQuest emulator The Heroes Journey and its creators, Kristopher Takahashi and Alexander Taylor. The agreement bars the developers from distributing or promoting any EverQuest‑related emulator, with a $3.5 million damages clause if they breach...