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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BrokenLore: FOLLOW Launches June 1 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Serafini Productions announced BrokenLore: FOLLOW, a psychological first‑person horror game, will launch on June 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam. The story follows Anne, a young woman haunted by past trauma, guided by a seemingly sentient childhood doll across seven chapters. Development consulted psychologist Emanuela Papa to ensure accurate representation of sensitive mental‑health themes. The title links to previous entries UNFOLLOW and LOW, forming a thematic trilogy within the BrokenLore universe.
Pokemon Pokopia Release Patch Fixed Major Bugs
Omega Force announced an imminent patch for Pokemon Pokopia that addresses six critical bugs affecting quest progression and in‑game events. The issues range from a Squirtle NPC getting stuck on a tree to a broken bridge that locks the Bleak...
There's No Secret Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Coming, CD Projekt Say, Immediately Setting Themselves up for More Nagging About Secret Witcher...
CD Projekt confirmed that no additional DLC or expansions are planned for Cyberpunk 2077, directly responding to a fan query on social media. The studio’s statement reignited long‑standing rumors about a secret final DLC for The Witcher 3, prompting renewed discussion across...
Beavers Are Ready to Replace Humanity, and Timberborn Proves It
Timberborn 1.0, the beaver‑themed city‑building game from Mechanistry, has officially launched on Steam with a 20 % launch discount. The title features two factions—the nature‑focused Folktails and the metal‑wielding Iron Teeth—each offering unique construction and resource strategies. New content adds over...
Diglett | Pokémon Guide
Pocket Tactics’ Diglett guide consolidates everything from the classic Kanto mole to its Alolan counterpart, detailing evolution, base stats, type match‑ups, and move pools. It lists every in‑game location across Generations 1‑9 and explains how to spawn Diglett in the Pokopia...
Microsoft Is Working to Eliminate PC Gaming's "Compiling Shaders" Wait Times
Microsoft unveiled updates to its Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) system at GDC, aiming to eliminate the long "compiling shaders" pause that plagues PC games. The solution pre‑compiles shaders into a downloadable database (PSDB) using a State Object Database (SODB) that...
Razer Reveals AI Tools to Speed up Game Development Pipelines
Razer unveiled an AI‑powered suite at GDC 2026 to streamline game development, highlighted by the QA Companion AI that automatically detects bugs from gameplay footage and creates detailed reports. The tool offers zero‑integration deployment, letting studios embed it without SDKs or...
Sega Sammy Plans to Expand Transmedia Strategy as Mobile and Live Service Titles Take Centre Stage
Japanese game publisher Sega Sammy announced a broadening of its transmedia strategy, turning its flagship franchises into multi‑platform entertainment brands that span games, films, merchandise and live experiences. The plan places mobile and live‑service titles at the forefront, highlighted by...
Transport Tycoon Deluxe Returns From Atari - Now a Requirement for OpenTTD via Steam and GOG
Atari has re-released the classic simulation Transport Tycoon Deluxe on Steam and GOG, marking the first official availability since acquiring the IP in 2024. The re-release introduces a new prerequisite for the open‑source clone OpenTTD: users must own the original...
Aurora Make EPL Semis over Legacy
Aurora defeated Legacy 2‑1 in a Pro League series to clinch a spot in the EPL semifinals. The Turks rode a 19‑round winning streak on Dust2 and Overpass before Legacy rallied with a 12‑round run to force a decider on...
You Have the Power to Remaster the Tomb Raider Legend Trilogy for Consoles Like the Nintendo Switch 2, and Here's...
Aspyr’s Adam Hankins said a Tomb Raider Legend Trilogy remaster isn’t ruled out, urging fans to amplify demand on social platforms. The three titles—Legend, Anniversary and Underworld—are aging, buggy, and limited to older consoles, making a modern port appealing. Hankins hinted...
Will There Actually Be Any Such Thing as a Project Helix "Native" Game? | Opinion
Microsoft unveiled Project Helix at its GDC keynote, positioning it as a high‑end hybrid console that runs both PC games and legacy Xbox titles. The device will use an AMD‑based system‑on‑chip similar to current Xbox hardware but will be priced...
PlayStation's Mega March Sale Offers up Strong Fighting Game Deals Plus Save up to 85% on SNK Titles for PC...
Sony's PlayStation has launched its Mega March sale, featuring deep discounts on a wide range of fighting games across PlayStation, PC, Switch, and Xbox. Highlights include 50% off the Capcom Fighting Collection bundle for $30, Tekken 8 Season 2 Deluxe for $30,...
Crosstalk: Can Marathon Survive Where so Many Other Live-Service Games Failed?
Bungie's Marathon debuted as a $40 premium live‑service shooter, aiming to revive the genre after recent failures like Highguard. The game blends a bright cyber‑punk visual style with extraction mechanics, offering both solo horror‑like experiences and squad‑driven combat. However, its...
Lights, Camera, Action: How LightSpeed Studios Is Borrowing Hollywood’s Playbook to Build the Next Generation of Game Worlds
LightSpeed Studios announced a new "Original IP Initiative" that imports Hollywood production methods into game development. The studio hired film veterans like Creative Director Feng Zhu and Motion‑Capture lead Kristin Gallagher to build a proprietary "90:10" framework, where 90% of...
(PR) Fresh Look at Hello Sunshine Unveiled at Future Games Show Spring Showcase
Red Thread Games and Megabit Publishing revealed fresh details on their upcoming survival mystery Hello Sunshine at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. Players must stay within the shade of a giant robot companion to avoid lethal heat, while venturing...
All Video Games Releasing in 2026
The 2026 video game release calendar, updated March 13, lists over 70 confirmed titles across all major platforms. Highlights include blockbuster launches such as GTA 6 in November, FF7 Rebirth in June, and Forza Horizon 6 in May, alongside numerous remakes, expansions, and early‑access...
Is Honkai Star Rail Introducing Zenless Zone Zero's Starlight Knights?
A fan theory suggests Honkai Star Rail may introduce Zenless Zone Zero’s Starlight Knights after visual similarities appeared in the 4.1 and 4.2 update trailers. The speculation points to four colored figures with gold-star insignia that match the Knights from...
Battlefield 6 Misses BAFTA Multiplayer Nomination Despite Massive Launch
The 2026 BAFTA Game Awards announced their nominees, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack. Notably, EA's Battlefield 6, a high‑profile 2025 multiplayer shooter, was omitted from the Multiplayer category despite strong sales and critical praise. The nomination slate also highlighted 17 first‑time...
How to Equip Decorations in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Monster Hunter Stories 3 lets players enhance weapons and armor by slotting decorations. Decorations are obtained from chests, quests, or purchased from Melynx using Bronze, Silver, or Gold points. Collecting duplicate decorations automatically upgrades them, delivering significant power spikes. Additional decoration...
NVIDIA Release RTX Powered Godot Fork
At GDC 2026 NVIDIA unveiled a custom fork of the open‑source Godot engine that adds native RTX support and real‑time path tracing. The fork, released under the MIT license on GitHub, modifies the rendering pipeline and material system to enable...
Pokemon Pokopia - Sparkling Skylands Interactive Map
GameRant released an interactive map for Sparkling Skylands, the final region in Pokemon Pokopia. The map catalogs every collectible, gate, and golden Pokeball, allowing players to toggle categories and track progress. Launched alongside the game's March 5, 2026 release, the...
CD Projekt Red Has Bad News for Fans Waiting on 'Secret New DLC' For Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red announced it will not release any new DLC or expansions for Cyberpunk 2077, confirming that the last major add‑on was 2023’s Phantom Liberty. The studio’s denial follows a series of substantial patches, including the 2.3 update in mid‑2025,...
Parasect | Pokémon Guide
Parasect is a Bug/Grass Pokémon from the original Kanto roster, evolving from Paras at level 24 and serving as the final stage of its line. It carries a modest 60 HP, high Attack (95), and low Speed (30), with abilities like Effect...
Study Shows 77% of Mobile Gamers Spend $100 or More per Month on Online Purchases
A new AppLovin report finds that 77% of U.S. mobile gamers spend $100 or more per month on online purchases, while 70% play daily, making the medium a high‑frequency touchpoint for brands. Nearly 40% of surveyed gamers bought a product...
Evil Plate Game Code March 2026
Roblox’s Evil Plate Game released two fresh redemption codes: 600K awards 3,000 shards, while 500K provides 6,000 shards plus a player title. Players claim these rewards by interacting with the “Codes” NPC near the shop area. The article also highlights...
New Soulsvania Game on Steam Feels Like Hollow Knight: Silksong Meets Sekiro
Indie studio Doodal is set to release Solateria on Steam on March 12, 2026. The game mixes the hand‑drawn Metroidvania style of Hollow Knight with Sekiro‑style timing‑based parry combat. Players control a fire‑warrior exploring a non‑linear world, customizing with 40...
Rooftops Are Jumped, Skulls Are Thumped and a Man Falls on His Wet Bum in Thief-Esque Project Shadowglass' Latest Trailer
Project Shadowglass, an upcoming pixel‑art stealth heist game from Starhelm Studios, released a new trailer showcasing its Thief‑style gameplay. The demo is promised for 2026, and players can already add the title to their Steam wishlist. The trailer highlights a blend...
From Large Language Models to Learning Languages - Seven More Fabulous Fireside Chats From PGC London 2026
PGC London 2026 hosted a series of seven fireside chats that gathered top voices from the mobile‑games ecosystem, including Duolingo, 52 Entertainment, Finz Games, Studio Atelico, Zaibatsu Interactive and TapNation. The conversations explored how Duolingo applies game‑like core loops to language learning, how monetisation now...
The Latest Whiskerwood Update Finally Lets You Stop Hungry Mice From Raiding Your Food Warehouses – Though They Might Riot...
The latest Whiskerwood patch introduces a toggle that prevents mice from eating in warehouses, forcing players to rely on dedicated dining facilities. It also lets players relocate warehouses and docks using approval points, adding spatial flexibility. A new bridge‑height mechanic...
‘The Train Has Left the Station’: The State of Child Safety and Age Verification in 2026 | GamesBeat Crossfire Recap
At GamesBeat Crossfire in San Francisco, ESRA President Patricia Vance and psychologist Rachel Kowert highlighted a looming wave of trust and safety reforms set for 2026. The discussion focused on tightening child‑safety tools and robust age‑verification mechanisms across gaming platforms....
Pinball FX3 and All DLC Are Being Removed From the Xbox Store
Zen Studios announced that Pinball FX3 and all its downloadable content will be delisted from the Microsoft Store in early May, citing technical reasons tied to a rebrand. The company also revealed that future DLC for Pinball M and Pinball FX will no...
G2 and Liquid Swap malbsMd and NertZ
G2 and Team Liquid have completed a player swap, sending Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa to Liquid and Guy “NertZ” Iluz to G2. The move re‑establishes Liquid as an American‑core roster, restoring its eligibility for the Americas VRS slot ahead of the...
COLORFUL Launches the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra Series
Colorful Technology announced the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra series, featuring a black chassis with neon pink and holographic accents inspired by hip‑hop art. The lineup includes a flagship triple‑fan model and a compact Ultra Duo variant with dual‑fan cooling for...
Wuthering Waves Version 3.2 Update ‘Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows’ Launches March 19
Kuro Games will launch Wuthering Waves version 3.2, titled “Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows,” on March 19. The update introduces new main quests, a high‑difficulty Endstate Matrix challenge, and a tactical hologram mission. Quality‑of‑life tweaks span Echo management, motorbike autopilot, and graphics...
Honkai Star Rail Codes March 2026
Hoyoverse released a batch of Honkai Star Rail redemption codes alongside the 4.1 livestream, including three new codes that award up to 100 Stellar Jade and credits. The article also lists additional promotional codes such as ALETTERFORYOU and OMEGA, each offering...
G2 Bids Farewell to malbsMd
G2 announced that Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa is being removed from its active roster following a string of group‑stage eliminations at PGL Cluj‑Napoca and EPL Season 23. His performance metrics have slipped, with a 2025 rating of 1.05 and a 2026 rating of 1.02,...
Epic Games Giveaway This Week Mixes Grim WW1 FPS with Adorable Camping
Epic Games announced its weekly free‑game giveaway for March 12‑19, featuring the WW1 shooter Isonzo and the cozy haunted‑camping title Cozy Grove. Isonzo, developed by BlackMill Games, offers realistic Alpine combat and serves as a preview for the upcoming Gallipoli expansion....
Tomb Raider I–III Remastered Hits Mobile, and Switch 2 with a New Challenge Mode Update
Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have launched Tomb Raider I–III Remastered on Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch 2, extending the 2024 remastered collection to mobile platforms. The update introduces a free Challenge Mode that lets players tweak health, enemy strength, and damage to increase difficulty....
Immersive Home Theatre Turns Gaming Into Real F1
👀👏🏾🤷🏽♀️ This home theatre setup is on another level. A full racing simulator with surround sound like this would make F1 25 feel absolutely unreal.🏎️ Every engine note. Every gear shift. Every corner. Pure immersion. If you had this at home, would you be doing...
Nintendo Stays Silent Despite White House Tweet Storm
I can’t believe Nintendo’s seen all those White House tweets and hasn’t said “Wii object” yet
This Stellar Xbox Controller with 1,000Hz Polling on PC Drops Below $40, Making It an Affordable and Accurate Wired Alternative
The GameSir G7 SE wired Xbox controller, now $39.99 at Walmart, offers a 1,000 Hz polling rate on PC and Hall Effect analog sticks for superior precision. Originally priced at $59.99, the discount represents a 33 % savings while retaining features like...
Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Got New Trailers At This Week's 'Future Games Show' Event
At the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, Xbox highlighted two Game Pass exclusives. Aphelion received a firm launch date of April 28 2026, with a new trailer showcasing its icy survival action. There Are No Ghosts At The Grand debuted a musical‑themed...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 DLC Guide – What Is Included in Each Edition, DLC Prices, Upgrades, and More
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched globally on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, with three core editions priced between $69.99 and $99.99. The Premium Deluxe bundle adds a $19.99 DLC pack and a $24.99 Deluxe Kit, while the standard...
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Heavy Duty Expansion Announced for April
Ghost Ship Publishing and Funday Games announced the Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Heavy Duty Expansion, slated for release on April 30, 2026. The expansion introduces a new vehicle‑focused Demolisher class and adds ten weapons, raising the total arsenal from...
Makazze Shines as NAVI Advance to ESL Pro League Semi-Finals over The MongolZ
Natus Vincere secured a 2‑0 victory over The MongolZ to book a spot in the ESL Pro League Season 23 semi‑finals. Makazze delivered a dominant performance, posting 43 kills, a 1.87 rating and a decisive quad‑kill on Ancient. The MongolZ competed...
Get to Know the Main Characters in Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom
Nihon Falcom has refreshed the official Japanese site for Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom, adding biographies for four new main characters alongside the original five. The update introduces Ren Amano and his Futen team—Zoya, Chisa, and Rachana—expanding the game's roster...
Battlefield 6 Is Getting a Free Trial Next Week with a Decent Selection of Maps and Modes
Battlefield 6 will launch a one‑week free trial from March 17 to March 24, accessible through the existing Battlefield Redsec free‑to‑play client. The trial offers three curated playlists—Casual Breakthrough, All‑out Warfare, and Nightfall—featuring popular maps such as Hagental Base, Contaminated, Eastwood, Mirak Valley, and...
The FBI Is Looking for Victimized Steam Users Who Downloaded Games with Hidden Malware — Investigation Underway Into Multiple Infected...
The FBI has opened an investigation into malware‑laden fake games on Steam released between 2024 and 2026, urging affected users to come forward. Titles such as Chemia, Dashverse, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, Tokenova and BlockBasters were identified as carriers of crypto‑draining...
Solo Indie RPG Monetaria Is Coming to PC via Steam, Demo Available Now
Japanese solo indie developer koppepan announced Monetaria, an upcoming RPG for PC on Steam, with a playable demo already live. The game blends real-time, high‑speed command‑based combat with roguelite node exploration and first‑person 3D dungeons. Influences include Shin Megami Tensei’s...