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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New Xbox Sales Have 31 Broken Achievement Lists, Including Diablo IV
Microsoft’s May 2026 Xbox Mega Sale revealed 31 broken achievement lists across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC titles. The tally includes 24 unobtainable achievements, five discontinued after server shutdowns, and two broken DLC packs. Diablo IV, featured on Game Pass, stands out with a buggy base‑game achievement and an unobtainable DLC achievement in the Lord of Hatred expansion. The issue affects a range of indie and bundled games, prompting achievement hunters to reassess their pursuit of Gamerscore during the sale.
Total War Medieval 3 Aims for Emergent Character Growth: "We Have No Plans for Skill Trees"
Creative Assembly confirmed that Total War Medieval 3 will not include traditional skill trees, opting instead for emergent character growth through traits, ancillaries, and heirlooms. Lead Creative Director Leif Walter explained that skill trees cause repetitive "templating" as player rosters expand,...
PGL to Host March 2027 Event in Lodz
PGL announced that its third 2027 tournament will take place in Łódź, Poland, at the 15,000‑seat Atlas Arena from March 18‑28. The event marks the organizer’s first return to the country since the 2017 Kraków Major after a cancelled Kraków venue...
Nintendo Board Veteran Takashi Tezuka Retires as Switch 2 Pricing Sparks Debate
Nintendo confirmed that longtime executive Takashi Tezuka will step down from its board of directors in June. At the same earnings call, the company signaled a rise in the upcoming Switch 2’s retail price, even as the console approaches 20 million...
Wild Rift Taliyah Build Guide: Skill Analysis, Best Runes and Gameplay Tips
League of Legends: Wild Rift adds Taliyah, a mage‑jungle hybrid whose wall‑and‑rock kit excels at fast jungle clears and map‑wide pressure. The guide recommends prioritizing Threaded Volley, then Unraveled Earth, and finally Seismic Shove, while upgrading the ultimate whenever possible....
Console Archives Team Aiming to Release over 800 Titles in the Franchise
Hamster Corporation announced its Console Archives series, aiming to release over 800 classic home‑console games on modern platforms such as the Switch 2. The initiative follows the success of the Arcade Archives line, which already delivered more than 500 arcade titles....
Windows 11 Xbox Game Mode Is Slowly Rolling Out to Users.
Microsoft started rolling out the new Xbox Game Mode to Windows 11 PCs through the April 2026 Preview Update (KB5083631). The feature promises a console‑like interface and performance tweaks, but activation is inconsistent, prompting users to resort to ViVeTool to force‑enable...
UKIE and OKRE Warn Policymakers Lack Clear View of Gaming Industry's Impact
UKIE and charity OKRE have published a report warning that government officials and studio CEOs operate with a limited, partial view of the video‑games sector. The study calls for a unified research framework to capture the industry’s full economic, social...
Palestinian Pseudo-Stealth Game Dreams on a Pillow Paints a Difficult, Poetic Picture in Its First Look at Gameplay
Palestinian developer Rasheed Abueideh is advancing his indie title *Dreams on a Pillow*, a pseudo‑stealth adventure that dramatizes the 1948 Nakba. The game follows Khadra, who must carry a pillow—a mechanic that turns the world nightmarish if left behind—while fleeing toward...
Nintendo CEO Confirms Plan To Support Original Switch For Years To Come
Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa reaffirmed that the original Switch will continue to receive support for years despite the launch of the Switch 2. The company highlighted a cross‑generation approach, noting that roughly 40% of recent game players are already on the...
How To Defeat Beloth, The Darksworn In Crimson Desert
The guide details how to collect the four Armor of the Shadows pieces in Crimson Desert and explains that the missing helmet is only obtainable by defeating the boss Beloth, the Darksworn, after reaching Chapter 7. It outlines precise locations for...
Recreate Games Apologizes After $75,000 AI Video Contest Triggers Steam Review Bomb
Recreate Games' $75,000 AI‑generated video contest for Party Animals sparked a wave of negative Steam reviews and a poll where 58% of respondents demanded cancellation. The studio apologized, citing a desire to lower creation barriers, and now faces a split...
All Wheelspin Exclusive Cars in Forza Horizon 6 and How to Get Them
Forza Horizon 6’s Wheelspin feature hides a roster of cars that can’t be obtained anywhere else in the game. The exclusive list spans classic models like the 1960 Corvette to hypercars such as the 2021 Rimac Nevera, totaling over 40...
Forza Horizon 6 Lets You Race A Gundam And It Looks Awesome
Forza Horizon 6 launches next week with a sprawling map inspired by Japan’s natural scenery and Tokyo’s urban landscape. The game introduces a “Mech My Day” showcase where players race against a giant Gundam‑style robot, continuing the series’ penchant for outlandish...
Analogue 3D's Latest Update Lets You Save Whenever You Want
Analogue has released firmware version 1.3.0 for its Analogue 3D console, introducing a quick‑save system called Memories that lets players capture game progress at any moment. The update supports hotkeys on both 8BitDo’s 64 controller and original N64 controllers, and allows...
PS5 Game Player Counts Are Finally Coming — but It Won't Help You
PlayStation is beta‑testing a new “Community Activity” widget on the PS5 Welcome Hub that will display weekly player counts for games, offering Top 10 and Trending Now views. The feature mirrors Steam’s player‑count displays and aims to give users a quick popularity...
How Larry Chen Helped the Forza Horizon 6 Team Make a Better Photo Mode
Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19 with a revamped photo mode shaped by veteran automotive photographer Larry Chen. Chen connected the development team with Canon, bringing real‑world optics knowledge and actual focal‑length data into the game. He also infused missions with...
MMOs Are Better if Classes Are Imbalanced—You Just Need to Do It on Purpose
The article argues that perfect class balance in MMOs can stifle player identity and strategic depth, citing Final Fantasy 14's potential 90% damage‑reduction buff for the new Dragoon as a case study. It highlights historical examples—World of Warcraft, City of Heroes,...
All Biomod Abilities in Subnautica 2 and How to Unlock Them
Subnautica 2 introduces Biomods, split into Active and Passive boosters that upgrade core abilities and stats. Active biomods deliver instant effects such as Chum Cloud, Dash, Electric Discharge, Pathfinder and Sonic Echo, while Passive biomods grant long‑term benefits like Camouflage, Oxygen...
Stores At A Loss For Words After Being Sent Sealed Copies Of Rare PS4 Game Poop Slinger
Several independent video‑game retailers across the United States have unexpectedly received sealed copies of the ultra‑rare PlayStation 4 title *Poop Slinger*. The game, originally limited to roughly 100 copies by Limited Rare Games, typically commands resale prices north of $1,000. The shipments...
Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch Draws Massive Player Interest
Unknown Worlds Entertainment released Subnautica 2 into early access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X/S, adding four‑player co‑op, a sculptural base‑building system and a new planet called Zezura. The launch has sparked strong community buzz as players dive into the...
Pokémon Go's Unbelievable Go Fest Event Shows that There Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing
Niantic’s Pokémon Go Fest 2024 marks the game’s tenth anniversary and is the first edition offered free, eliminating the usual $15 ticket fee. The two‑day event features 35 raid bosses on Saturday and 58 on Sunday, including rare Mega Mewtwo X/Y, but players...
Shattered Dimension Invites You Into a Mysterious Mind-Bending Puzzle Adventure, Now Available on iOS
CottonGame, the indie studio behind Sunset Hills, has released its new tabletop puzzle adventure Shattered Dimension on iOS after a PC debut in April. The game blends investigative dialogue, item collection, and relationship mapping within an overhead, board‑game‑style world. Android...
Destruction Sandbox Besiege's New Space DLC Gets Far Bigger than Anything You've Seen Before
Spiderling Studios announced "Besiege: The Broken Beyond," a space‑themed expansion that transforms the sandbox into miniature planetary systems. The DLC introduces true Newtonian gravity, letting large asteroids and planets exert realistic pull based on the inverse‑square law. Different object shapes...
'Viper' Park Do-Hyeon's Sincere Ambition for the National Team
Veteran AD carry Park "Viper" Do‑hyeon, now with BLG in the LPL, has publicly declared his ambition to earn a spot on South Korea’s League of Legends roster for the 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games. A former World Champion and two‑time...
Forza Horizon 6's 'Gundam' Race Celebrates an Important Part of Japan's Culture
Forza Horizon 6 introduces a mandatory "Mech My Day" race that pits a 2022 Acura NSX against a 100‑foot‑tall robot called Chaser Zero. The sequence weaves references to Gundam, Akira, and classic tokusatsu, while framing the race amid iconic Japanese landmarks like...
Players Tackle Subnautica 2 Fabricator Glitches as Unknown Worlds Plans Quality‑of‑Life Updates
Subnautica 2 players are confronting Fabricator malfunctions—misplaced units, missing power, and size constraints—by following detailed community guides. Unknown Worlds' Scott MacDonald says upcoming patches will add quality‑of‑life tweaks, easing the pain points that have sparked frustration among early‑access builders.
Clash of Clans Hints at Bringing Global Chat-Like Feature as Social Features Get More Emphasis
Clash of Clans general manager Sabrina revealed that Supercell is developing a new global‑chat‑like feature to reconnect players worldwide. The tease came during the Inside the Builder’s Hut Episode 4, where she emphasized stronger clan and social interactions. Supercell also outlined...
Annapurna Interactive: Mixtape Won't Be Delisted Due To Music Lisences Expiring
Annapurna Interactive confirmed that its narrative‑driven game Mixtape will not be delisted because the publisher paid for perpetual music licenses. Creative director Johnny Galvatron told Kotaku the soundtrack rights have no expiration, avoiding the fate of titles like Rock Band...
Forza Horizon 6 Neglects 1 Major Car Brand and Fans Aren't Happy
Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with early access for Premium Edition buyers starting May 15. The game’s opening roster boasts over 550 cars but includes only a single Volvo model—the 1983 242 Turbo Evolution—down from three...
Forza Horizon 6 Won't Let Players Smash Important Cultural Elements of Japan
Forza Horizon 6 will not allow players to destroy cherry‑blossom trees or other culturally significant structures in its Japan‑inspired map. The decision follows criticism of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows for letting players demolish shrine artifacts. Playground Games consulted cultural expert Kyoko Yamashita...
S0tF1k on Future with Spirit's Main Team: "We Will See After Astana"
Spirit clinched a dominant semi‑final win at PGL Astana, losing only five rounds to MOUZ and earning a second straight grand‑final berth after its IEM Rio title‑decider run. Interim academy coach Dmitry “S0tF1k” Forostyanko, filling in for head coach Sergey...
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Do You Even Forklift, a Physics-Driven Arcade Game, Announced for Nintendo Switch [Update: Release Date]
Do You Even Forklift, a physics‑driven arcade game from Take It Studio and Garage 5, is set for a Nintendo Switch launch on May 28, 2026 at $7.99. The Switch version adds expanded levels, polished controls, and new challenges beyond the original PC...
Outfit7 Announces Theatrical Debut for Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super Across UK and Europe
Outfit7 announced that its Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super will debut in cinemas across the UK in July 2026, delivering a 60‑minute experience that mixes series highlights with exclusive theater‑only content. The rollout is being executed with AliLeo Media and includes...
Roblox Idle Defense Codes
Roblox’s Idle Defense, a casual tower‑defense experience, has released two active promo codes—RANDOMDARKAURACODE25 and LONELYTREE25—each granting 25 Dark Auras to boost early‑game progression. The guide details how to redeem these codes via the in‑game coupon button and lists several expired...
Fresh Horror From Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica Roguelite and Other New Indie Games Worth Checking Out
Supermassive Games released Directive 8020, a sci‑fi survival‑horror title that adds the Turning Points mechanic for revisiting narrative choices. Alt Shift’s Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, a tactical roguelite set in the classic TV universe, is discounted to $20 through May 18. Additional indie...
Xbox Elite Series 3 Leaks Reveal Removable Battery, Cloud Mode and New Scroll Wheels
Images sourced from Brazil’s Anatel regulator expose the Xbox Elite Series 3 controller, highlighting a removable 1,528 mAh battery, a dedicated cloud‑gaming pairing button and two bottom‑edge scroll wheels. The leak fuels a clash between Microsoft’s premium‑hardware strategy and a market crowded...
Steam Controller Mapping Merged To SDL Library
The Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) library has merged full mapping support for the 2026 Steam Controller, eliminating the need for the Steam client. The update adds native button mappings that reflect the controller's revised layout. Developers can now pull the...
EFootball 2026 Show Time Mohamed Salah Pack: Review, Best Progression Builds, and Skills
Konami released the eFootball 2026 Show Time Mohamed Salah pack, the second dedicated Salah version in three months. The 50‑player pack swaps the previous Momentum Dribbling skill for Acceleration Burst while retaining the popular Blitz Curler. The card keeps Salah’s hallmark...
Roco Kingdom First Impression: MoreFun Studios Might Have Created the Cutest Pet RPG Yet
Roco Kingdom: World, Tencent's new mobile MMORPG, launched in China after six years of development, blends Pokémon‑style pet collecting with Genshin‑like open‑world exploration. The game features 376 elemental pets, turn‑based combat, weather‑responsive behavior, and a monetization model focused on cosmetics...
Where Winds Meet Showcases Second Major Expansion "Imperial Palace" Coming Soon with 1.7
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio announced the second major expansion, “Imperial Palace,” for the open‑world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, slated for late May. The roadmap also includes a limited‑time Panda cosmetic priced at $0.99, a new Gauntlets weapon, Homesteads...
What Cary Mastery Skills to Upgrade in Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 introduces a Car Mastery system that assigns unique skill upgrades to each of its 500+ vehicles. Players are advised to prioritize the second‑row upgrades, which amplify Skill Score across drafting, drifting, and wreckage actions, before moving to third‑...
Call of the Elder Gods Launch Trailer – Call of the Sea Sequel on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Kwalee and Out of the Blue Games released the launch trailer for Call of the Elder Gods, the long‑awaited sequel to 2020’s Call of the Sea. The adventure is now available on both Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 via...
The Confusing Discrepancies of Rosalina’s Backstory
The Super Mario Galaxy movie rewrites Rosalina’s origin, portraying her as Princess Peach’s stardust sister, a stark departure from the game’s lore where she befriends a Luma and becomes a caretaker after losing her mother. Nintendo reinforced the original narrative by issuing...
Living the Tropical Automation Life with Factory Town 2 Release Date Micro-Trailer
Factory Town 2: Paradise, the sequel to the 2019 automation town‑builder, is slated for an Early Access launch on July 14, with a Steam Next Fest demo arriving June 15. The game expands the original’s blend of resource gathering, worker‑managed production and logistics...
EA Sports UFC 6 Deep Dive Trailer Details Signature Movements, Combat Styles, and More
EA Sports released a deep‑dive trailer for UFC 6, showcasing upgraded visuals, lifelike character models, and new animation systems. Player stats now directly affect in‑ring performance, with selectable combat styles such as Evasive and Balanced shaping movement. The game introduces a...
Far Far West: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Far Far West, an online co‑op FPS with a western twist, launched on April 28, 2026, from developer Evil Raptor and publisher Fireshine Games. The game mixes extraction‑shooter mechanics with magic, offering five spell categories and a diverse arsenal of...
Fortnite Servers Down for Major v40.40 Update, Impacting Over 250 Million Players
Epic Games took Fortnite offline on May 14 to deploy the v40.40 patch for Chapter 7 Season 2, affecting an estimated 250 million monthly players. The outage, scheduled from 4 a.m. ET to roughly 6 a.m. ET, paused all matchmaking, live events and ranked play, underscoring the game's...
How to Unlock and Use a Processor in Subnautica 2
The Subnautica 2 guide explains how to locate the Processor blueprint, which is hidden in a broken laboratory roughly 290 meters from the lifepod and marked by a 0‑30° compass heading. Players must scan a pre‑built processor to unlock the crafting recipe,...
Best Elden Ring DLC Weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC adds over 100 new weapons to Elden Ring, with ten standout choices highlighted for their damage, unique weapon arts, and scaling. Items like the Backhand Blade, Dragon‑Hunter's Great Katana, and Rellana's Twin Blades offer...