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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Amazon Prime’s 13 ‘Free’ Games for March Include Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep and Two Total War Games
Amazon has integrated its Prime Gaming free‑game program into the Luna streaming platform for March 2026, offering a roster that includes Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep and two Total War titles. Each game is delivered as a redeemable code for stores such as Epic Games, GOG, and the Amazon Games app, allowing users to download and keep the titles permanently. The service retains its original promise of ownership even after a Prime subscription ends, while Luna’s recent GameNight addition expands casual multiplayer options.
Void Hunters Brings Tactical Combat and Roguelite Missions to Hero Collecting RPG Fans, with Alpha Test Sign-Ups Starting March 19
Artifex Mundi announced Void Hunters, a dark‑fantasy turn‑based hero‑collector RPG, with an alpha test opening March 19 for Android, iOS, and PC. The eight‑week alpha will feature 40 hunters, a patrol idle mode, an extra campaign, and a Prisoner boss...
Silent Hill and Slitterhead Creator Makes a Recruitment Call for His ‘New Large-Scale Project’
Veteran game designer Keiichiro Toyama, known for Silent Hill and Slitherhead, announced that Bokeh Game Studio is recruiting developers for a new large‑scale project. The studio’s debut, Slitherhead, launched in November 2024, earning praise for its originality but drawing criticism...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at Game Developers Choice Awards 2026
Larry Hryb, famed as Major Nelson, has been hired as community development consultant for Commodore International. The appointment follows Christian Simpson’s 2025 acquisition of the dormant Commodore brand and his plan to reboot it through fan‑centric strategies. Hryb will leverage his...
Is This the Most Literary Video Game of All Time?
Meredith Gran’s new game *Perfect Tides: Station to Station* lets players inhabit Mara Whitefish, a anxious art‑college freshman, and experience her coming‑of‑age story through a unique reading‑and‑writing mechanic. Over eight hours, players navigate four seasonal chapters, balancing classes, parties, and...
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Are Reshaping Online Gaming Platforms
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have become core components of online gaming platforms, driving real‑time personalization, fraud detection, and operational efficiency. Operators leverage AI models to analyze gameplay data, device signals, and behavioral patterns, enabling dynamic content adjustments across devices....
Pode Now Available for Xbox Series, Xbox One
Indie puzzle adventure Pode has finally arrived on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, priced at $24.99 via the Microsoft Store. Developed by Henchman & Goon, the title originally launched on Switch in 2018, later on PS4 and PC, but its Xbox...
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s Game Director Daniel Vávra Calls for AI to Help Development Processes
Generative AI has moved from experimental labs into the mainstream of video‑game production, and the conversation gained fresh momentum when Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s director Daniel Vávra took to X to champion the technology. Vávra argued that AI‑driven tools could let...
How to Complete the Altitude Tactics Event in Black Ops 7
The Altitude Tactics event in Black Ops 7 Season 2 Reloaded and Warzone is an XP‑driven progression challenge requiring 250,000 player XP to unlock seven rewards, including the Voyak KT‑3 assault rifle as the mastery prize. Progress is earned across all core...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates Game Developers Choice Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, swept the 26th Game Developers Choice Awards, securing the coveted Game of the Year trophy. The title added to its already extensive trophy cabinet, bringing its total...
Kyoto Xanadu Launches July 16 in Japan, Asia
Falcom announced that Kyoto Xanadu will launch on July 16 in Japan and Asia for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam. Prices are ¥7,920 for PS5, Switch and PC, while the Switch 2 digital‑only version costs ¥8,070, with a...
DC: Dark Legion Marks Its 1st Anniversary with a Three-Phase Event, Batman Death Metal, Rewards, and More
FunPlus marks the first anniversary of its DC: Dark Legion mobile strategy game with a limited‑time, three‑phase event running March 14‑27. The celebration introduces the Batman Death Metal storyline, a new multiversal threat, and a suite of new gameplay modes. Players...
Someone Tested the MacBook Neo’s Gaming Chops, and the Results Ranged From ‘Miracle’ Scores to ‘Completely Unplayable’
MacBook Neo reviewer Andrew Tsai benchmarked ten popular titles, revealing a split performance landscape. Native macOS games such as Control and the Resident Evil 2 remake sustained 50‑60 fps at 1080p, while Windows titles run through CrossOver often fell below 10 fps. The device’s A18 Pro chip...
Savvy Owns Big Stakes in Gaming's Giants, but Says It Isn't Pushing to Change Them
Savvy Games, a Saudi‑backed conglomerate, has consolidated about $12 billion in equity across Nintendo, Take Two, Square Enix and other top publishers, each representing roughly 5‑10 % of the companies. CEO Brian Ward told GDC that the stakes are an investment vehicle, not a...
Aphelion Release Date Officially Confirmed for 2026
DON’T NOD announced that its upcoming sci‑fi title Apollion will launch on April 28, 2026 for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. The reveal came at GamesRadar+’s Future Games Show, featuring a new trailer titled “Persephone” that outlines a story where...
Race Delayed: IRacing Update Stalls Thursday Night Blunder Post Postponed
I has sad. Supposed to be racing DWR Thursday Night Blunder on iracing. Logged in an hour ago. Still updating.
Grateful for Nier: Automata Inspiration, yet Question Its Lessons
"I’m extremely grateful that you say your work was inspired by NieR: Automata. At the same time, a large part of Automata’s success was due to luck, so… I do wonder what exactly there is to learn from it." Never change...
Feudal Survival Builder Sengoku Dynasty Overhauls Combat and Village Progression, and Adds Huge New Region
Superkami’s Sengoku Dynasty received the Kanata update, introducing a new subtropical archipelago with three distinct regions. The expansion overhauls combat for smoother action and adds a deeper spiritualism system with extra shrine effects. Village progression is revamped, giving the central...
War Could Undermine Saudi's $38B Gaming Hub Plans
New: How will war impact Saudi Arabia's $38 billion investment in becoming the next global games hub? We asked Savvy CEO Brian Ward: https://t.co/enPFRafyV2
Xbox Ally Gets AI‑Powered Auto Super‑Resolution in April
Xbox announces automatic super resolution mode is coming to the Xbox Ally in April. Leverages AI to scale resolution up in real time to improve performance. Auto SR "fills in the gaps" by existing upscaling tools like DLSS. https://t.co/XDwttHUvxV
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Launches in Early Access on May 20
Ghost Ship Publishing and Ghost Ship Games announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will enter Early Access on Steam on May 20, 2026. The title reimagines the popular cooperative shooter as a roguelite, tasking players with reclaiming abandoned mines on Hoxxes IV. Players choose from...
HEAVENHELLS: Anime Squad RPG Reroll Guide and Tips
HEAVENHELLS: Anime Squad RPG launches with a gacha system where early high‑tier characters dramatically affect gameplay. The guide outlines a step‑by‑step reroll process for Android, iOS, and PC emulators, leveraging the built‑in account delete feature and free SSR summons. It...
Sagas of Lumin Launches in Early Access This Summer
GameDev.ist and Elos Games & Arts announced that Sagas of Lumin, a single‑player action RPG featuring dynamic dragon flight, will enter Early Access on Steam this summer. The title blends aerial combat, ground melee, spellcasting, and steampunk firearms, letting players...
MARVEL MaXimum Collection Launches March 27
The MARVEL MaXimum Collection, launching digitally on March 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, bundles six classic Marvel arcade and console games. A physical edition will be available via Limited Run Games pre‑orders until May 24. The set includes every...
Eterspire's Next Biweekly Content Update Lets Players Delve Into Dwarven Ruins
Eterspire’s next biweekly patch introduces the Dwarven Mines, a new end‑game region composed of five distinct zones. The content is designed for players level 80 to 105 and includes the side quest “Into the Hall of the Dwarven King.” This...
Myrient Video Game Preservation Project Backed Up
The Minerva Archive project has successfully mirrored the entire Myrient video‑game preservation collection, totaling 385 terabytes, just before the site’s planned shutdown at the end of March. Myrient, one of the largest ROM and ISO repositories, announced its closure due to...
World of Warcraft Previews 12.0.5: Fight Back Against the Void, Gear Up, and Take on Decor Duels
World of Warcraft’s upcoming 12.0.5 patch introduces a suite of new activities for the Midnight expansion. Players will face rotating Void Strikes and larger Void Incursions in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman, while Ritual Sites offer tiered challenges and Field Accolades...
Gameforge Unveils Shelf Heroes FPS Roguelite
Indie studio Fun Punch Games and publisher Gameforge have announced Shelf Heroes, a fast‑paced first‑person shooter roguelite that treats players as the loot they collect. The title lets gamers rebuild their toy hero piece by piece each run, mixing modular...
ECWolf (Wolfenstein 3D Source Port) and Automatic Refresh Rate Customization Possible?
ECWolf, a Wolfenstein 3D source port, enforces a hard 70 fps cap mirroring the original DOS version. Because the frame rate is locked, NVIDIA G‑Sync and AMD FreeSync never engage, causing noticeable judder on 120 Hz and 144 Hz panels. Users can eliminate the...
New Elderwood Quests And More To Arrive In Palia's 'Toadstool Tales' Patch Next Week
Cozy adventure MMO Palia will launch the "Spring Spectacle: Toadstool Tales" update on March 17. The patch expands Elderwood story content, introduces the first Friendship Levels with Ulfe, and adds a suite of new features such as Ranching Retirement Acres...
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Worth It? We Broke Down Everything to Consider.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in 2025 at $450, introducing a larger 7.9‑inch HDR display, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 4K docked performance. Early exclusive titles such as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and a new Fire Emblem are slated for 2026,...
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Update Adds New Trophies, Still Missing A Platinum
Aspyr’s Tomb Raider 1‑3 Remastered Trilogy received a fresh update that adds a Challenge Mode, ten new outfits, and fifteen bronze‑only trophies. The patch coincides with the game’s upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch and rolls out across PS4, PS5, and Switch platforms. Despite the...
Crimson Desert – 15 New Details That Have Us Excited
*Crimson Desert* is set to launch in under two weeks, and recent hands‑on previews reveal a deep open‑world action‑adventure experience. Players can build NPC trust through greetings and gifts, unlocking lower vendor prices and new missions. The game features a...
Marathon Guide – Best Cores, Implants, And Backpacks For All Runner Shells
Marathon’s latest guide curates the top Cores, Implants, and Backpacks for each Runner Shell, highlighting cost‑effective options across Standard, Destroyer, Vandal, Recon, Assassin, Triage, and Thief archetypes. It emphasizes that higher rarity does not always translate to superior performance, instead...
Etrange Overlord Demo Debuts
NIS America released a playable demo for the action‑RPG *Etrange Overlord* on March 12, 2026, covering stages 2‑4 and available on Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and PC. The demo’s save data will carry over to the full launch slated for March 26,...
Brewday Returns To EverQuest 2 For Saint Patrick's Day-Themed Celebration
EverQuest 2’s Brewday Festival returns today, running through March 25 with a Saint Patrick’s Day theme. The event introduces the new tradeskill recipe book “Brewday Accoutrements to Craft XVII,” along with a fresh achievement, eleven merchant items, and the “Improved Ale Goggles” that highlight...
How to Get Meaty Offering in Diablo 4
Diablo 4’s Season of Slaughter introduces the Meaty Offering, a consumable required to transform into the Butcher at Shrines of Slaughter. Players can acquire offerings either by looting Helltide chests—using Aberrant Cinders—or by completing Slaughterhouse mini‑dungeons, which also grant high‑tier loot....
Tekken: Dark Resurrection Release Date Revealed for PlayStation, but Players Still Wish It Was the OTHER One
Bandai Namco announced Tekken: Dark Resurrection will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on March 17, 2026. The release is an enhanced port of the PlayStation Portable version, which historically offers the most content among the game’s iterations. While it brings modes like Tekken...
Bubble Sorted Amen Break
Bubble Sorted Amen Break is a prototype music‑production tool released on itch.io by developer Vee. Built with the Godot engine, the HTML5 and Windows app lets users manipulate the iconic Amen break using sorting‑algorithm concepts, blending coding with audio slicing....
ExpressVPN Announces Widespread Esports Push
ExpressVPN is launching a major esports initiative, securing official partnerships with the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) in EMEA and the Americas, G2 Esports, and the European World of Warcraft guild Method. The deals...
Machine Learning Is Changing iGaming Software Development
Machine learning and generative AI are rapidly reshaping iGaming software development, with more than half of game studios now integrating AI tools into their pipelines. Developers leverage ML to detect fraud, personalize game recommendations, and fine‑tune mechanics, while generative AI...
Best John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Graphics for Less Lag and Max FPS
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando launched on PC and consoles, prompting players to fine‑tune graphics for smoother gameplay. A Destructoid guide outlines a custom preset that leverages DLSS performance mode, low texture and shadow settings, and disables VSync. The author caps...
Behold Subnautica 2's Fancy Fresh Windows that Come as Part of Its New Procedural Base Building System
Subnautica 2 introduces a procedural base‑building system that lets players craft structures piece by piece rather than relying on preset modules. The new engine enables windows and other components to conform to any shape, offering unprecedented architectural flexibility. Unknown Worlds’ developers...
Physics-Based Game Melon Sandbox’s Creator Economy Crosses $1 Million
PlayDucky announced that its mobile sandbox game Melon Sandbox paid out more than $1 million to creators in 2025. The platform’s in‑game Workshop lets users upload mods and custom experiences, which other players purchase with the virtual currency Mels. Top‑earning creators...
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Warrior of Light Trailer Debuts
Square Enix released the final character trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, introducing the Warrior of Light as a defensive supporter rather than a traditional DPS. The trailer showcases shield‑centric abilities such as Ultimate Shield and confirms veteran voice actor...
Don’t Know Your FSR Diamonds From Your DirectStorages? Here’s What All that Project Helix Tech-Speak Actually Means
Microsoft unveiled Project Helix, a next‑gen Xbox console built around a custom AMD system‑on‑chip that merges CPU, GPU, and memory. The platform promises DirectX next‑generation features such as GPU‑directed work graphs, advanced ray‑tracing, and path‑tracing enhancements. It also introduces AMD’s FSR Diamond...
Playdigious Opens Pre-Registration for Roguelike Kingdom Builder 9 Kings on Android
Playdigious announced Android pre‑registration for 9 Kings, a roguelike kingdom‑builder by indie studio Sad Socket. The game, early‑access on PC since May 2025, blends deck‑building, tower‑defense and strategy as players expand settlements and battle nine rival kings. Playdigious, known for mobile ports...
Overwatch League Missed Chance to Advance Esports
This whole interview is great, but I feel like I should just leave this timestamp here - https://t.co/fmj6OgIFgP Overwatch League could have been what we all were trying to make it - a force that pushed esports forward in the right...
Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals a Multiplayer Lovechild of Read Dead and Rust, Which I Hope Boasts Nude Shootouts
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan is spearheading Kintsugiyama's new multiplayer survival shooter, The Legend of California, slated for early‑access release this year. The game blends Red Dead Online’s western aesthetic with Rust‑style open‑world mechanics, offering biomes across gold‑rush‑era California, base...
Venonat | Pokémon Guide
The guide details Pokémon’s Venonat, covering its evolution into Venomoth at level 31, base stats, type match‑ups, and comprehensive location lists across all game generations. It outlines the creature’s abilities, hidden ability, catch rate, and EV yield, plus a full moveset...