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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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Online Gaming on PC vs Console vs Mobile: Which Is Right for You?
The article compares PC, console, and mobile gaming, outlining each platform's strengths and trade‑offs. PC gaming delivers top‑tier graphics, processing power, and upgrade flexibility for immersive experiences. Consoles offer a plug‑and‑play ecosystem with optimized performance and minimal technical upkeep. Mobile gaming excels in convenience, enabling quick sessions on the go, though it lags in visual fidelity.
A Decade After It Was Announced, the Jay and Silent Bob Beat ’Em up Is Finally Coming Next Month
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, a beat‑em‑up game, finally announced for release on April 20, 2024 after a decade‑long development. The title, originally crowdfunded in 2016, hit its $400,000 goal on Fig and later saw a retro spin‑off,...
New Lawsuit Wants Valve to Repay "Billions" Earned From "Illegal Gambling" Lootboxes in Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2
A class‑action lawsuit filed in Washington accuses Valve of operating illegal gambling through loot‑box mechanics in Counter‑Strike 2, CS:GO, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2. The plaintiffs allege Valve earned billions of dollars from key purchases and Steam Marketplace commissions, and that the...
Xbox 360 Games That Made Couch Co-Op Feel Like an Event
The article marks the Xbox 360’s 20th anniversary by highlighting ten standout couch‑co‑op titles that defined the console’s social gaming era. From motion‑controlled chaos in Kinect Star Wars to the narrative depth of Fable III, each game offered a distinct multiplayer experience. The...
Nioh 3 Patch Finally Makes Summons Useful in Boss Fights, Brings Free Armour for Everyone
Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 patch 1.04, over 1 GB, introduces free Thunderous armor sets for Ninja and Samurai and refines AI summons, making them viable in boss encounters. Multiplayer Glory rewards have been boosted, and AI Benevolent Grave summons no longer draw...
Where to Use Lockbox Keys in Marathon
Marathon’s lockboxes provide high‑value loot but spawn unpredictably across maps. Players can obtain lockbox keys by buying the CyberAcme locksmith upgrade, which costs three dermachem packs, three plasma filaments, and 1,000 credits. The guide highlights reliable spawn zones—north and south...
Where to Find All Jade Gate Pass Boundary Stones in Where Winds Meet
The article outlines the twelve Boundary Stones scattered across the Jade Gate Pass region in *Where Winds Meet*. These stones act as fast‑travel points, letting players instantly move between villages, camps, and quest hubs. Each location is tied to a...
The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini X B.Duck Limited Edition Might Be This Year's Cutest Android Gaming Handheld
Ayaneo released a limited‑edition Pocket Air Mini featuring the Chinese B.Duck mascot, priced at $109.99. The handheld retains the standard Pocket Air Mini hardware—a 4.2‑inch LCD, MediaTek Helio G90T, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, and a 4,500 mAh battery. Its bright yellow...
The Rush Royale X Pac-Man Collaboration Comes From a "Partnership Built on Mutual Respect"
Rush Royale celebrated its five‑year anniversary and 100 million downloads with a limited‑time Pac‑Man collaboration. The two‑week event adds a retro 8‑bit co‑op level where one player controls Pac‑Man and the other controls Duck, blending classic maze mechanics with the game’s...
Bloober Team Says It Will Reveal Several New Projects This Year, Including the ‘Ambitious’ Project H
Bloober Team announced a highly active communication year, promising to unveil several in‑development projects at upcoming industry events. The studio’s two internal teams are currently in pre‑production on a new original title, codenamed Project H, which the CEO describes as...
Zubat | Pokémon Guide
Zubat, Pokédex #041, is a Poison/Flying bat introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves into Golbat at level 22 and later into Crobat through high friendship, requiring no items. The guide lists its extensive location roster across all generations, from...
What Does the Colossal Flower Do in Slay the Spire 2?
The Colossal Flower is an Act 2 event in Slay the Spire 2 that offers three sequential choices, each trading health for gold. Players can accept 5 HP loss for 35 gold, lose 6 HP for 75 gold, or sacrifice a total of 18 HP to claim...
How to Unlock Voyak KT-3 in Black Ops 7 & Warzone
Season 2 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone introduces the Voyak KT‑3 assault rifle, a full‑auto AR equipped with a built‑in range finder. Activision describes it as capable of eliminating an unarmored opponent in four to five shots, though...
Your Latest Fallout 3 Remaster Leak Comes From an Unlikely Source: An Online Toy Store
A new MacFarlane Toys listing reveals an "Elite Edition 7in – Fallout 3 Remastered" figurine, complete with a T‑45b power‑armor design and a Nuka Cola‑themed paint job. The product page shows a price of $51.37 and a tentative ship date of...
Sumo Digital Partners with Arm to Explore AI-Powered "PC-Class" Graphics for Mobile Games
Sumo Digital has partnered with chip designer Arm to evaluate Arm’s new neural technology, which embeds AI‑powered accelerators within its GPUs. The collaboration aims to deliver "PC‑class" graphics on mobile devices by leveraging AI‑driven rendering techniques. Sumo is testing the...
Tokido Reveals His Top 5 Street Fighter 6 Characters Ahead of Capcom Cup 12 as Phenom Brings Back His Yearly...
Tokido revealed his Season 3 top‑five Street Fighter 6 characters ahead of Capcom Cup 12. His picks—Mai, Ed, Ryu, Blanka and JP—contrast sharply with last year’s list and reflect his focus on characters with strong specials. He dismissed Ken as bottom‑tier and labeled...
BOROS Joins Alter Ego
Jordanian rifler Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas has officially joined the Alter Ego CS:GO roster after a month on the sidelines and a brief stint with JiJieHao. The team, already in the CS Asia Championship closed qualifier, advanced to the upper‑bracket semi‑final...
Q Collection Launches May 21
Aksys Games announced that Q Collection, a puzzle anthology featuring Q REMASTERED, Q2 HUMANITY and Q with VTUBERS, will launch on Nintendo Switch on May 21 for $29.99. The bundle offers over 1,800 gravity‑based puzzles across single‑player and up‑to‑four‑player modes. Pre‑orders are already live through...
Clash Royale Celebrates 10 Years and $4.9bn in Player Spending After Resurgence
Supercell’s Clash Royale marked its 10‑year anniversary with a surge in player spending, reaching nearly $5 billion in lifetime revenue and $646.8 million in 2025 alone—a 149 % increase over the prior year. The game’s resurgence follows a series of in‑game overhauls, including...
Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours Are Returning With a Vengeance
Niantic is reviving Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours with a daily schedule during its Electric‑type event from March 31 to April 6. Trainers can encounter a specific electric Pokémon each day, with increased shiny odds and no traditional Stardust or XP bonuses. The...
The Creator of Wordle Tries to Solve the Cryptic Crossword
Josh Wardle, who sold Wordle to the New York Times for over $1 million, turned his post‑viral fatigue toward cryptic crosswords. Inspired by a podcast and modern clue‑writers, he co‑created Parseword, a game that breaks cryptic clues into definitional and word‑play components. The...
RPCS3 Emulator Boasts over 1500 FPS on the Minecraft Title Screen — Platform Hails Performance Landmark, One Frame Rendered Every...
The RPCS3 team posted a screenshot showing the PlayStation 3 version of Minecraft reaching 1,558.84 FPS on its title screen, translating to a frame every 0.00064 seconds. This performance milestone highlights the emulator’s extreme optimization despite the PS3’s notoriously intricate Cell CPU and...
Why the New Honor of Kings Flow Music Feature Is a Big Win for Players
Honor of Kings is adding a Flow music feature that lets players customize lobby background tracks with hero and skin theme songs. The update launches on March 11 alongside Ranked Season 14, introducing a special default theme and a playlist of exclusive...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Devs Reveal the Secret Behind How the Game Was Made
At GDC, Sandfall Interactive disclosed that 95% of *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* was built using Unreal Engine Blueprints, allowing a four‑person programming team to deliver a feature‑rich RPG. Technical director Tom Guillermin and senior programmer Florian Torres explained that only minimal custom C++...
How to Complete the Tox Clear Event in Marathon
The Tox Clear event in Marathon is a high‑risk, high‑reward encounter featuring a room filled with lethal toxic gas. Players must use a Hazard Override Card on a nearby red laptop to shut off the gas before entering, after which...
Moba Legends Master Series (MLMS) Debuts with a Direct Slot to the MSC 2026
Moba Legends Master Series (MLMS) is India’s first official publisher‑backed national tournament for the rebranded Mobile Legends title, Moba Legends: 5v5. The competition runs from March registration through a May LAN Grand Finals, offering a ₹46 lakh prize pool. The champion secures...
Capcom Confirms Capcom Cup 12 Finals Will Remain Pay-per-View, Locks Down Co-Streaming
Capcom confirmed that the Capcom Cup 12 Finals and the Street Fighter League World Championship 2025 will be broadcast as pay‑per‑view events, with strict limits on co‑streaming and clipping. The early qualifier stages remain open for community coverage, allowing unrestricted streams and...
PGL Announce Astana Invites*
PGL has released the invite list for its May 9‑17 Astana tournament in Kazakhstan. While most top‑ten CS:GO teams have accepted, several marquee squads—including Vitality, Natus Vincere, Astralis, FaZe, GamerLegion, and NRG—have declined. FUT accepted the Astana invite despite also competing...
Falcom Acoustics 3 Album Is Now Available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and More to Stream
Falcom has launched its 45th‑anniversary album Falcom Acoustics 3, a 12‑track collection of new arrangements from titles such as Trails in the Sky, Trails of Cold Steel II‑III, and Trails Through Daybreak II. The album is now streaming on major services including Spotify...
Granblue Fantasy Is Now Available on PC Steam
Cygames has launched Granblue Fantasy on PC via Steam, marking the franchise’s first appearance on a major desktop platform. The Steam version operates independently of existing mobile accounts and requires a new Cygames ID. The release coincides with the game’s...
Clash of Clans Clarifies How Gold Pass Magic Items Work After Confusion From March 2026 Update
Supercell clarified how Magic Items function on the Clash of Clans Gold Pass after player confusion from the March 2026 update. The new direct‑use button applies only to “no‑target” items such as Runes and Boost Potions, while Books, Hammers, and Rings...
ROG Strix G10X Brings Holographic Flair to Flagship Desktop Gaming
ASUS unveiled the ROG Strix G10X, a flagship pre‑built gaming desktop featuring its proprietary AniMe Holo holographic fan display. The system packs up to an AMD Ryzen 9 X3D‑series CPU, an RTX 5090 GPU, 128 GB DDR5 RAM and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD within a 104‑liter...
MIX X Kinda Funny Game Showcase Celebrates Dev Creations
Another fantastic MIX x Kinda Funny Game Showcase in the books. Thanks to everyone who came to tonight's party and every dev who showed their amazing creation. #gdc #kindafunny #themix
Hearthside Opens Beta Test Sign-Ups, Inviting You to Build a Cozy Medieval Town Through Clever Merges
Short Circuit Studio has opened an early beta for Hearthside, its new medieval merge city‑builder, on Android and iOS, and is accepting global pre‑registrations. The game blends quick, cozy sessions with strategic depth, offering endless mode, power‑ups, varied board sizes,...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Introduces Beatrix in a New Trailer
Cygames released a new trailer introducing Beatrix for the Endless Ragnarok expansion of Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The expansion launches on July 9 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Existing owners can purchase an upgrade kit, while Switch 2 receives a...
From Startup Studio To Global Brand: Building A Scalable Gaming Company
The article outlines how gaming studios evolve from niche startups into global brands by cementing a distinct brand identity, investing in scalable cloud‑based technology, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Early decisions around leadership, product focus, and distribution channels set the...
Owlcat Games Shares a New Trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Introducing Epione Spes
Owlcat Games released a new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy that spotlights the Chirurgeon Medicae specialist Epione. The video demonstrates her ability to heal allies, inject stimulants, and fight up close with a flamer or scalpel. The title is slated for PlayStation 5,...
Behind NYT’s First Foray Into In-Game Advertising
New York Times has introduced Crossplay, its first two‑player word game that embeds ads directly within gameplay. The ad‑supported format targets non‑subscribing users, with six‑second mandatory video ads after each turn. JPMorgan Chase partnered for the launch, aiming at financially active, digitally savvy...
Behind NYT’s First Foray Into In-Game Advertising
The New York Times launched Crossplay, its first two‑player word game, as a standalone app that embeds ads directly within gameplay. The ad‑supported model applies to non‑subscribers, while a Games subscription removes the ads. JPMorgan Chase partnered on the launch, using...
Cygnus Cross Shares New Gameplay Video of Emberville Going over Character Customization, Combat, and More
Cygnus Cross released a new Emberville gameplay video showcasing character customization, combat, inventory management, and a new NPC. The trailer also announced voice actress Amelia Tyler joining a cast that already includes Alex Jordan, Doug Cockle, and Abubakar Salim. Emberville, a dark‑fantasy...
Castle of Alchemists Coming to PS5, Switch in Late 2026
Game Source Entertainment and Team Machiavelli announced that Castle of Alchemists will launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in late 2026. The title debuted in Early Access on PC in May 2023 and received its full PC release in April 2025. The game blends...
Analyst Estimates Nintendo Is Losing $160 on Every Japanese Region-Locked Switch 2 Sold
Nintendo released a Japan‑only, region‑locked Switch 2 priced at 49,980 yen (about $343), markedly higher than the global model. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda estimates the console loses roughly $160 for every unit sold in Japan, based on a $400 production cost....
'Starsand Island' Hits Early Access on Xbox Game Pass: This Ghibli-Esque Life Sim Has Evolved Into a Truly Special Cozy...
Starsand Island entered early‑access on February 11, 2026 as part of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox PC Game Preview. Developed by indie studio Seed Sparkle Lab, the title blends a Studio Ghibli‑inspired aesthetic with deep life‑simulation mechanics, including extensive character customization and five...
Dungeon Stalkers to End Service on June 9
ONEUNIVERSE announced that its free‑to‑play dungeon crawler Dungeon Stalkers will cease operations on June 9, 2026. The game entered Early Access on August 13, 2025 and launched fully on October 28, 2025, with a planned but unreleased PS5 version. In‑app purchases and DLC sales were suspended...
Best Razor 9mm Loadout in Black Ops 7 — Meta Wildfire Conversion Build
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 introduced the Wildfire Conversion for the Razor 9mm SMG, dramatically increasing fire rate, magazine capacity to 85 rounds, and bullet velocity. The conversion also penalizes ADS speed, reload time and damage range while making...
Uzi Announces Self-Funded Uzi Cup with 1 Million RMB Prize Pool
Jian “Uzi” Zi‑Hao announced the self‑funded Uzi Cup, a League of Legends tournament with a 1 million RMB prize pool. The event runs from March 14 to April 3, featuring open qualifiers, a group stage and playoffs, with six teams total. Eligibility requires an...
Combat Demo Now Available for Tactical RPG Never's End via Steam
Hypersect has launched a combat demo for its upcoming indie tactical RPG Never’s End on Steam. The demo highlights a unique heat‑based magic system that lets players alter temperature to create wind, fire, ice, or weather effects. Never’s End features...
User Survey for Resident Evil Requiem Released, Participants Receive Free Digital Wallpaper
Capcom has launched a user survey for Resident Evil Requiem, inviting both players and non‑players to share their thoughts on the latest installment. Participants receive a free digital wallpaper as a thank‑you incentive. The game is currently available on Nintendo...
Inti Creates Shares Wizard Class Introduction Trailer for Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
Inti Creates unveiled a new trailer showcasing the Wizard class for its upcoming action‑RPG Kingdom's Return: Time‑Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster. The wizard, the third of four class reveals following Imperial and Alchemist, wields directional spells and a charge...
Motorsport Games Inc (MSGM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Motorsport Games reported a 37.7% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $2.6 million in Q2 2025, driven by Le Mans Ultimate DLC sales and rapid growth of its Race Control subscription service. Net income more than doubled to $4.2 million, delivering the company’s first positive operating...