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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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Intel Publishes XeSS 3 SDK To GitHub - Still As Windows-Only Binaries
Intel has released the Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) 3.0 SDK on GitHub, providing the latest AI‑enhanced upscaling tools for gamers. The SDK includes multi‑frame generation and upgraded frame‑generation models, but it ships only as proprietary Windows DLLs. Despite earlier suggestions of an open‑source roadmap, the code remains closed and Linux users receive no native support. Windows users can upgrade by swapping the existing XeSS DLLs with the new versions from the GitHub release.
Samsung’s Mario-Themed microSD Card for Switch 2 Is 35 Percent Off
Samsung’s 256GB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been slashed from $59.99 to $39.99, a roughly 35 percent discount available at major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and GameStop. The card is the only microSD Express model that...
ProbablyMonsters Expands Leadership Team and Shows Off Nekome: Nazi Hunter Gameplay
ProbablyMonsters announced a major expansion of its executive team, adding Jonathan Lander as Chief Publishing Officer and David Reid as Chief Marketing Officer while promoting Mark Subotnick to Chief Product Officer. The new C‑suite structure aligns publishing, marketing, and product...
Epic and Google’s New Play Store Deal Is Not the Decisive Victory They Claim It Is
Epic Games and Google have settled their long‑running dispute, introducing a flat 20% commission for new game installs on the Play Store and uncoupling Google Play billing from the store. Existing titles, however, still incur an additional 5% billing fee,...
Streamers Valkyrae, Squeex Announce NYU Game Center Scholarship During Surprise Guest Lecture
Popular streamers Valkyrae and Squeex announced the Squeex Scholarship at NYU’s Game Center during a guest lecture filmed for Valkyrae’s “Touching Grass” series. The scholarship provides professional‑development funding for travel, conferences, internships, and mentorship, linking students with industry professionals. Squeex’s...
Shinji Mikami’s New Studio, ‘Unbound’, Is Building a ‘AAA Original IP’ for Consoles and PC
Shinji Mikami’s newly founded Unbound Games is quietly assembling a high‑end original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The studio, which launched in May 2023, currently employs about 50 developers and plans to triple its headcount...
A Guide to Identifying Cheating in Online Video Games in 2026
The 2026 cheating landscape in online games has been reshaped by generative AI, allowing virtually anyone to build sophisticated cheating tools. Traditional hacks such as wallhacks and memory manipulators persist, but new AI‑driven bots and "humanized" models now mimic realistic...
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Heads to Switch Next Month
XSEED announced that *Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta* will debut on Nintendo Switch on April 28, 2026, joining its existing PS4, Vita, and PC releases. Digital copies are priced at $29.99, while a Day One physical edition retails for $59.99 and...
Gaming Websites See Traffic Surge From Google Discover | Exclusive
Google Discover has become a critical traffic source for gaming publishers as search declines. Raptive’s analysis of 197 gaming sites shows a 138% surge in Discover traffic from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, with roughly half of tech and gaming...
FFXIV Exhibit Focuses on Warrior of Light
Square Enix and partner Movic announced the "Adventurer's Chronicle" exhibit, a physical showcase of Final Fantasy XIV’s Warrior of Light narrative. The exhibit opens in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Sunshine City from April 25 to May 10, 2026, before moving to Osaka’s...
Atlas Rolls Out Multi-Agent AI System to Automate Game Asset Production
Atlas has launched a multi‑agent AI system within its AI Studio, now available globally on Google Cloud Marketplace. The platform lets developers generate 2D, 3D, textures, environments and full game worlds using natural‑language prompts, while fleets of specialized agents handle...
Samsung Shows Off Support for Glasses-Free 3D on Monitor
Samsung Electronics announced that its Odyssey 3D gaming monitor will support glasses‑free, autostereoscopic 3D gameplay. The company demonstrated the feature at the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, showcasing titles Hell is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn optimized for the...
You Can Grab the Mafia: Trilogy, Far Cry Primal, Pentiment and More in This Game Bundle
The ESA All‑Star Alliance Humble Bundle launched at £16.21, offering more than ten titles ranging from the Mafia Trilogy to Far Cry Primal and Pentiment. Each game’s Steam rating and ProtonDB compatibility are highlighted, with many achieving Gold or Platinum status for...
What Does the Lantern Key Do in Slay the Spire 2?
The Lantern Key is a rare quest item in Slay the Spire 2 that appears during a random knight encounter. After defeating the knight, the key acts as an unplayable curse until the next act, where it triggers a choice event...
Hidden in Marathon, I Keep Dying Repeatedly
I spend a lot of my time in Marathon hiding in plain sight...and dying https://t.co/UZP9Ud6nEs
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[Industry News] Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik to Headline NG26 Spring
EA’s Battlefield 6 development director Anna Norrevik will headline Nordic Game Spring 2026 in Malmö, delivering a main‑stage session on how four studios collaborated to create the franchise’s biggest launch. Titled “Battlefield 6 – How Four Studios Created a Turning Point for the Iconic...
Crazy Raccoon Unveils OWCS Roster for 2026
Japanese esports org Crazy Raccoon announced its 2026 Overwatch Champions Series roster, featuring seven players with two new signings—support vigilante and damage Stalk3r—replacing SP1NT and shu. The lineup retains champion CH0R0NG, core tank duo JunBin and MAX, and is led...
DG2: Defense Grid 2 - Aftermath DLC Finally Comes to PC
Defense Grid 2’s first expansion, Aftermath, finally lands on Steam, arriving twelve years after the original game’s launch. The DLC adds five advanced, story‑driven levels, new co‑op and PvP modes, and extensive language localisation. It also brings back Steam Workshop support...
5 Soulslike Games With Just As Good Or Better Lore Than Elden Ring
The article spotlights five Soulslike titles—Bloodborne, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Nioh 2, Black Myth: Wukong and Dark Souls 3—whose lore rivals or surpasses Elden Ring’s. Each game is praised for deep world‑building, hidden narratives, and thematic richness that keep players returning....
PRAGMATA From Capcom Has the Release Date Moved Closer in April
Capcom has accelerated the launch of its new sci‑fi action‑adventure PRAGMATA, moving the release from April 24 to April 17, 2026. The shift gives players a full week earlier access and coincides with the rollout of a fresh trailer that...
Arcadia Fallen 2 Heading to Nintendo Switch Next Month
Galdra Studios announced that Arcadia Fallen 2 will launch on the Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026. The visual‑novel sequel follows a mage student at the Seven Winds Academy, blending school life with a political magic crisis. Players can select from three magical...
GameRant Daily Crossword (March 10, 2026)
GameRant launched its Daily Crossword for March 10, 2026, alongside a collection of nine other video‑game themed puzzles. The offerings range from silhouette character quizzes to emoji‑based title hunts and cover‑art math challenges. Each puzzle is timed, encouraging quick recall...
PGL Wallachia Season 7: Schedule, Results, Standings, Teams, and More
The PGL Wallachia Season 7 Dota 2 tournament kicked off in Bucharest with sixteen elite teams competing for a $1 million prize pool. A modified Swiss‑system group stage ran from March 7‑11, producing unbeaten records for Team Liquid, Team Spirit, HEROIC and PARIVISION. Visa complications forced...
How to Get Doggie Canteen Achievement in Heartopia
The Doggie Canteen achievement in Heartopia requires players to feed three distinct dogs their favorite foods, granting the “Dog Food” title. Progress is measured per dog, so feeding the same dog multiple times does not increase the count. Both adoptable...
PGL Pledges $22 Million for 2027-2028 Circuit
PGL unveiled its “PGL CS2 Tier 1 Program” for 2027‑2028, committing $22 million in incentives. The plan guarantees at least $11 million per year to teams, up from $5 million in 2025‑2026, with $6 million allocated to prize pools ($3 million each for players and organizations)...
Grab Crimson Desert at a Pre-Order Discount and Get a Free Game or Coupon, Too
Pearl Abyss is offering a pre‑order discount for its upcoming action‑RPG Crimson Desert, priced at $59.49 (£54.99) on Fanatical. Each purchase comes with a “Bonus Box” that adds a free game or coupon, a perk not available on Steam. The...
Jobs Digest: Moves at Scopely, Small Giant, Lego, Miniclip, PlaySide, Voodoo, Supercell, More
The mobile gaming sector saw a wave of senior hires, with Scopely adding a senior VP to steer its live‑game portfolio and Lego appointing Space Ape Games founder John Earner as an advisor for its new digital play division. Krafton...
10 Problems Every Simracer Runs Into
Sim racing enthusiasts regularly confront ten recurring challenges, ranging from fleeting one‑lap speed to persistent lap‑time ceilings. The blog outlines each problem—such as inconsistent pace, pressure from faster rivals, late braking, random corner errors, and counterproductive setup changes—and offers practical...
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse Soundtrack Releases on March 18 in Japan
Square Enix announced a two‑disc soundtrack album for its Paranormasight series, covering both The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse. The CD set, featuring 39 tracks, will launch in Japan on March 18, 2026, with pre‑orders now open globally....
Falcom Announces Dragon Slayer Project for Console
Falcom announced the "Dragon Slayer Project," a tentatively titled console effort to mark its 45th anniversary. The company provided no details on genre, platform, or release schedule, directing fans to a teaser website instead. The announcement revisits the historic Dragon...
How to Complete the Bugged Sunwalker Path Quest in WoW Midnight
World of Warcraft: Midnight’s main‑campaign quest “The Sunwalker Path” suffers a portal glitch that prevents players from accessing Hammerfall, halting progress in the Silvermoon storyline. The bug persists despite standard troubleshooting steps, forcing players to abandon the quest or seek...
Spike Chunsoft North American eShop Sale Live Until 3/17/26
Spike Chunsoft announced a limited‑time Publisher Sale on the Nintendo eShop for North America and Europe, running from March 7 to March 17, 2026. The promotion offers discounts of up to 90 % on more than 35 titles, including flagship series such as Danganronpa,...
Arc Raiders 2026 Roadmap – What to Expect This Year
Arc Raiders, the breakout multiplayer shooter, has unveiled its 2026 first‑quarter roadmap. The March "Flashpoint" update will introduce a new map condition, a fresh arc, a player‑project feature and an upgrade to Scrappy. In April, "Riven Tides" adds a brand‑new...
New Slay the Spire 2 Release Derails My Productivity
Oh no, Slay the Spire 2 just came out, and I was being so productive.
G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server Announced for Switch, PC
Japanese publisher G‑MODE announced that its Archives+ line will re‑release the 2006 mobile RPG Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server on Nintendo Switch via the eShop and on PC via Steam in Japan. The title, originally a feature‑phone...
JAKKS Pacific Partners with Ironmouse for the First Major US Line of Official Merch
JAKKS Pacific announced a licensing partnership with VTuber Ironmouse to launch the first major U.S. line of officially branded merchandise. The collection will span figures, plush toys, collectibles, tech accessories, and cosplay gear, sold through direct‑to‑consumer sites, Ironmouse’s own storefront,...
GDC Highlights Epic‑Google Settlement Details via Court Filing
This is the week of the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Since lots of game makers are talking about the Epic v Google settlement, here is the (partially redacted) term sheet from the public court filing: https://t.co/dq43K1LZ1B
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 "Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle)" DLC Launches March 12th, 2026
CyberConnect2’s Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will drop its Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) DLC on March 12, 2026, available either as part of the Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass or as a standalone purchase. The sequel builds on the original title, which has...
Marathon Runner Shell Tier List: All Runner Shells Ranked
Marathon’s latest tier list ranks its Runner Shells for solo and squad play, placing Assassin and Recon in the top S‑Tier for solos and squads respectively. The list highlights each Shell’s strengths—such as Assassin’s invisibility, Recon’s intel, and Destroyer’s firepower—while...
Last Oasis Launches Season 6 Chapter One With Weekly Map Burns and Event Tiles
Donkey Crew has launched Last Oasis Season 6 Chapter One, a "transformative" update that re‑centers the game on its original survival roots. The season runs on a seven‑week map rotation, with tiles burning each week to balance populations and keep the world...
China Exports Minecraft‑style Pig Skyscraper Designs
Chinese Pig Skyscrapers - Minecraft-style pig high rise designs are now being exported reports @TomHale_ https://t.co/ue33C2sZWf via @ft
It's Time To Lower Expectations For Gaming's Milestone Anniversaries
2026 marks an unprecedented cluster of gaming franchise milestones, from Pokémon’s 30th to Resident Evil’s 30th and Zelda’s 40th. While Pokémon leverages a relentless release cadence to dominate fan attention, many legacy series face longer gaps between titles, sparking debate...
Banishers: Faiths Entwined Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (March 2026)
Adventure MMORPG Banishers: Faiths Entwined, developed by EYOUGAME (US), has released a set of active redeem codes on March 8 2026 offering exclusive in‑game rewards. The article lists six current codes, explains the straightforward redemption process via the Perks menu, and notes...
Playable Worlds' Growing Roleplay Series Reveals Its Ambitions for Stars Reach
Playable Worlds released its second official role‑playing guide on March 6, focusing on the Gertan species of *Stars Reach*. The guide details the volcanic homeworld Kuru, cultural values, and a full Kuruvek phrasebook, mirroring the earlier Elioni guide. By applying a consistent...
Why Is Spirit Crossing Economy So Stingy Right Now? Spry Fox Explains
Spry Fox revealed that Spirit Crossing’s current resource scarcity is intentional, not a bug. Early pre‑Alpha builds featured cheap, near‑unlimited resources to accelerate playtesting, but as the game entered larger Alpha phases players exhausted months of progress in days. Retention...
The Quinfall Addresses Server Woes With Merges, Migrations, and a Price Cut
The Quinfall’s post‑launch period has been dominated by backend overhauls, including a three‑fold increase in EU1 server capacity and a hardware migration for the America server. Russian connectivity problems have also been mitigated across several hotfixes, while combat balance and...
Kids Interview MLB The Show 26 Developer After School
NEW: A busy day of third grade wrapped up, their fruit-strip snacks eaten, my nine-year-old twins had some questions about MLB The Show 26. Good thing we'd booked time for them to interview one of the game's developers A fun new...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an Internal Q&A, Amplifying that Microsoft Will "Always" Invest in...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella publicly declared the company is “long on gaming” and will continue to invest indefinitely, underscoring gaming as a core identity alongside cloud and AI. The remarks came during an internal Q&A with incoming Xbox head Asha...
Pokemon Pokopia's Physical Edition Have Sold Out Everywhere
Pokémon Pokopia’s physical edition has sold out at major U.S. retailers just days after the Switch 2 launch. Stores such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart report no inventory, leaving only delayed Amazon shipments or expensive third‑party listings. The sell‑out occurs amid...
FURIA Keep EPL Playoff Hopes Alive as Day Three of Stage 2 Ends
FURIA defeated HEROIC 2‑1 on day three of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2, moving into the 1‑2 pool and keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Brazilian side showed strength on Dust 2 but struggled on Overpass, a map that has exposed...