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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REDMAGIC Just Teased Another Small Gaming Tablet That's Got Me Hyped
Redmagic announced a teaser for its next Gaming Tablet 5 Pro on Weibo, positioning the device for a summer 2026 launch. The teaser shows a compact tablet held by a carbon‑fiber robot hand and hints at a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The upcoming model follows the Astra, a 9‑inch OLED tablet with a 165 Hz refresh rate that launched at $499. Redmagic’s branding continues to emphasize high‑performance, gaming‑focused hardware in a portable form factor.
Marathon's Story Is Told Like It's a Single Player Game and That's No Good when My Friends Are Talking on...
Bungie's multiplayer title Marathon delivers a cyber‑punk narrative that feels designed for solo consumption. The game's heavy reliance on on‑screen cinematics and dense text makes it hard for players who are simultaneously chatting on Discord. While codex entries provide lore...
JDM Is a Simple Racer, but a Love Letter to Japanese Car Culture
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a compact open‑world racer that centers on arcade‑style drifting while weaving a manga‑styled story throughout its events. The modest map forces players to adapt their driving style across mountain roads, highways and village streets, despite...
Netease Aborts $44M‑short Game Amid US Funding Crackdown
So Gang Of Dragon might never see the light of day. Netease pulled the plug after realizing the game needs US$44M more to get finished. With the US tightening the screws on Chinese money in gaming, I wonder where Netease...
Dragonkin: The Banished Details Online Co-Op Mode in New Trailer
Dragonkin: The Banished, an isometric action RPG by Eko Software and Nacon, entered Early Access in March 2025 and is set to leave Early Access with a full 1.0 launch on March 16, 2026 for PC and March 19 for...
Get Nine Underrated Steam Deck Games at More than 91% Off in This Special 15th Anniversary Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle marks its 15th anniversary with a special “15 Time Capsule” bundle featuring ten Steam Deck‑compatible indie titles at deep discounts. The collection includes OddSparks: An Automation Adventure, Inkbound, Kill Knight, Mark of the Deep and other classics such...
Razer Viper V4 Pro Gaming Mouse Leaks in Physical and Online Stores
Razer’s upcoming Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse has been inadvertently exposed in retail stores, confirming leaked specifications. The mouse upgrades to a Focus Pro 50K sensor, adds Razer Optical Gen 4 switches, an optical scroll wheel, and retains a lightweight 49 g...
New Steam Game Is Like Zelda Married Red Dead Redemption
Aesir Interactive’s new title, The Legend of Khiimori, entered Steam Early Access on March 3, 2026, offering an open‑world adventure set in 13th‑century Mongolia. The game blends the exploration mechanics of The Legend of Zelda with the horseback survival focus of Red Dead Redemption,...
How to Play as Recon in Marathon
Bungie launched Marathon, an extraction‑shooter released on March 5, 2026, featuring the Recon shell equipped with Echo Pulse sonar and a Tracker Drone. The guide explains how to time these abilities for ambush defense, AI clearing, and aggressive scouting. It also recommends...
Valve Deletes Steam Machine 2026 Delay Reference
Bizarre update: Valve has removed the bit in its new blog post about the Steam Machine possibly not shipping in 2026. https://t.co/s9zuuDPD48
Halo CE Columbus LAN Cancelled, Passes Refunded for Easter
We love to see it the love for halo alive. Sadly I overestimated interest in a Halo CE lan in Columbus. Gonna scrap our plans for the Easter weekend columbus lan so everyone can be with their families. Will be...
PUBG Mobile Collaborates with Apollo Automobil to Bring Its Hypercars This March 2026
PUBG Mobile will add German hyper‑car maker Apollo Automobil to its Speed Drift event in the 4.3 version update, launching on March 21, 2026. The collaboration introduces four exclusive Apollo car skins, along with themed outfits, weapon finishes, and other rewards....
AI May Amplify Tame Inputs Into Wild GTA Content
This could go the other way, too. In a game like GTA, if you say something too tame, the AI could spice it up.
Mario Tennis Fever Review: A Colorful Tennis Game with Shallow Content
Mario Tennis Fever arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 as the latest entry in a three‑decade‑old sub‑series, offering bright, cartoony tennis with a roster of familiar characters and collectible rackets. The game’s Adventure mode functions more as a prolonged tutorial than...
Twitch FPS Legend Shroud "Can't Believe" Marathon Is so Hard — "You Play ARC Raiders and It's Like You're Playing...
Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon has been hailed as far tougher than ARC Raiders, catching top Twitch FPS streamer Shroud off guard. The game’s aggressive PvP focus, short time‑to‑kill and lethal AI enemies create a hardcore experience unlike the more...
Path of Exile's Mirage Expansion Update Is Live
Grinding Gear Games has launched the Mirage expansion for Path of Exile across PC and consoles, introducing the Mirage League—a revamped end‑game map system. Players now rescue Djinn trapped in parallel‑world map encounters, selecting wish modifiers that alter each run....
Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Answered
Pearl Abyss positions *Crimson Desert* as an open‑world action‑adventure rather than a traditional RPG, omitting classic leveling and skill‑tree mechanics. The game still incorporates RPG‑style skills, equipment upgrades, and character growth earned through exploration and quest completion. Scheduled for a...
Midwest Games Names Adam Orth as COO
Midwest Games, a publisher focused on non‑traditional gaming spaces, announced Adam Orth as its new chief operating officer. The company also appointed Cisco Maldonado and Charlotte Cook as executive advisers to steer publishing strategy. Orth brings operational expertise from previous...
EverQuest 2's Chronoportal Phenomenon Event Returns For 2026, Letting Players Tackle Old Foes
The Chronoportal Phenomenon anniversary event is back in EverQuest 2 for 2026, letting players travel through portals to relive classic dungeons and boss fights. New rewards include 11 shop items from Erben Delki and the “Essence of a Time Past” weapon...
How to the Solve the Final Puzzle in Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem’s final puzzle requires a full play‑through ending with Marie’s doll in the inventory, a condition triggered by a precise sequence of actions in the basement and care centre. Players must wait for blood to pool, survive a...
The Elder Scrolls Online Previews the DLCs Update 49 Will Integrate Into the Base Game
Update 49 launches next week, integrating four legacy DLCs—Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Orisinum, and Imperial City—directly into The Elder Scrolls Online base game. The content becomes free, accessible via the Collectibles > Stories menu, and includes new PvP/PvE zones, dungeons, and...
Best Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (March 6-8 2026)
This weekend’s Xbox Game Pass lineup highlights three standout titles: the classic Resident Evil 2 remake, the visually striking indie sequel Planet of Lana 2, and the genre‑defining deck‑builder Slay the Spire. While newer releases like Pokémon Pokopia and Slay the Spire 2...
Ashes of Creation Founder Claims Legal Victory Through Temporary Restraining Order, Accuses Ex-Board Of Attempting To Sabotage Studio
Steven Sharif, founder of Intrepid Studios, secured a temporary restraining order from a California federal judge that bars former board members and their affiliates from accessing or misusing Intrepid's trade secrets. Sharif alleges the board deliberately froze assets, pursued a...
YouTooz Will Sell Metaphor: ReFantazio Figures and Plush
YouTooz confirmed it will release three chibi‑styled Metaphor: ReFantazio figures and a Heismay Noctule plush, with pre‑orders opening on March 10, 2026. The figures depict the game’s protagonist Will, Leon Strohl da Haliaetus, and Eiselin Burchelli Meijal Hulkenberg, each holding...
Last Year Was Rough for Marvel Snap, but Its New Foundational Focus Promises More than a Long-Awaited Game Mode
Marvel Snap returned after a year‑long TikTok ban, with Second Dinner Studios now self‑publishing the title. The studio released roughly 100 new cards in 2025 and unveiled a "Foundational Focus" roadmap that includes the Objective keyword and a forthcoming Draft...
Gunnar's Sylvanas and Ripper Glasses Spotlight
Gunnar has launched two franchise‑themed gaming glasses: the World of Warcraft‑inspired Sylvanas model at $84 and the Borderlands 4‑themed Ripper model at $74. Both pairs incorporate Gunnar’s signature multi‑barrel hinges, G‑Lens anti‑reflective coating, and certified blue‑light and UV protection. Each includes...
Valve Targets 2026 Steam Machine Despite Component Cost Spikes
Valve says it “hopes” to ship Steam Machine in 2026, but skyrocketing prices for memory and storage have caused “challenges.” https://t.co/IyF4yucybr
Current Console Woes Threaten All Gaming Platforms
I don't see how this gets better any time soon, or how it doesn't sabotage every other gaming console as well https://t.co/UrL6CJqeav
Netflix’s Best Puzzle Game Is Leaving Games Library Soon
Terra Nil, the acclaimed reverse city‑builder from Free Lives, will exit Netflix Games on March 27, 2026, exactly three years after its debut. The departure is part of a broader wave of over 50 third‑party titles leaving the platform as...
While GOALS Prepares for Its Open Beta on PC and Console, It Could Be a Fresh Mobile Football Experience the...
GOALS announced an open beta beginning March 13, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. The free‑to‑play title emphasizes fast, skill‑based, arcade‑style football with fictional players instead of licensed rosters. It launches with 1v1 online matches, plans a 5v5 mode, and supports a...
Sentinels Signs JonahP to Its VCT 2026 Roster
Sentinels announced the signing of Canadian initiator Jonah P (JonahP) to its 2026 VCT roster, likely stepping in for Kyu. The move follows a disappointing VCT Americas Kickoff where the team secured only one series and missed Masters Santiago. JonahP arrives...
Join GDC Panel on Independent Game Journalism Rise
If you're attending GDC next week, please consider attending this panel about The Rise of Independent Game Journalism, featuring some so-called experts on the topic (Monday, 3:10-4:10pm, West Hall - Room 3005) https://t.co/pccS4g9IdS https://t.co/Vzw5nh6Fpe
LEC Spring Split 2026: Format, Schedule, and Roadtrips in Spain and France
The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Spring Split 2026 kicks off on March 28 with a best‑of‑three round‑robin regular season lasting seven weeks, followed by a double‑elimination, best‑of‑five playoff. The top six teams advance, and the two finalists earn...
Gnosia "Setsu" Non-Scale Figure Revealed
Gnosia, the sci‑fi social deduction RPG that debuted on Switch in March 2021, has expanded into an anime series now streaming on Crunchyroll. Leveraging that momentum, Aniplex announced an 8.2‑inch non‑scale figure of the character Setsu, priced around $44. The collectible...
Hanwha Life Signs On as Official Sponsor of Korea’s Esports National Team for the 2026 Asian Games
Hanwha Life Insurance announced an exclusive official sponsorship of Korea's esports national team for the 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games. The deal makes Hanwha the sole financial‑sector sponsor, supporting roughly 50 athletes competing in nine titles. The insurer will fund preparation,...
Thousands of Marathon Reviews Already Publicly Available
There are already 1000s of early reviews on Steam, multiple reviews-in-progress published at large websites, and tons of reactions across X, Reddit, and YouTube. The idea that somehow anyone has been prevented from finding out what people think about Marathon...
Tencent Games Unveils AI Tools and Developer Sessions for GDC 2026
Tencent Games announced a robust GDC 2026 program featuring more than 20 sessions and a technology showcase of its latest AI‑powered development tools. The company will exhibit six internal solutions—including VISVISE, MagicDawn, ACE anti‑cheat, WeTest, ASI World, and AI‑generated Kung Fu...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin to Host Fan Event at L.A. Live Ahead of Launch
Netmarble will host a one‑day fan activation called “50 Elizabeths in LA” at L.A. Live on March 14, featuring game demos, a 360° photo booth and 50 Elizabeth cosplayers. The event will be livestreamed in two segments, with creator LilyPichu hosting the...
Governments Should See Gaming as Art, Not Addiction
As governments around the world are trying to understand games, it's important to consider that gaming belongs on the side of fun and art, not addiction. https://t.co/np9Y5SRrJG
Linnea Becomes Playable in Genshin Impact Luna VI Update
HoYoVerse has officially teased Linnea, a new Geo character slated for release in the upcoming Luna VI update of Genshin Impact. The teaser, shared on X, suggests she will be a five‑star unit and the sole new playable character highlighted for...
Admittedly over the Top WW1 Shooter Is Out Now, and It's the One Time the Question of an Anti-Cheat Solution...
Over The Top: WWI, a chaotic 200‑player World War I shooter, launched this week and has already attracted over 1,000 paying players. The game blends Garry’s Mod‑style mayhem with Battlefield‑scale battles, positioning itself as a light‑hearted alternative to more serious shooters. Developers...
Nintendo Sues US Government over Donald Trump's Illegal Tariffs
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging that tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump's executive orders violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The complaint, lodged in the United States Court of International Trade,...
9 Best Action Games Still Stuck on Older Systems
The article lists nine notable action games that remain confined to legacy hardware, highlighting titles like Evil Dead: Regeneration, Incredible Crisis, and Transformers: War for Cybertron. It explains how expired licenses, limited commercial interest, and lack of developer initiative prevent these...
I'm Itching to Replay Classic Games with This Emulator Add-On
RetroAchievements adds a trophy system to roughly 10,000 classic games, offering over half a million achievements that work through the RetroArch emulator. By pairing the service with EmuDeck, users can transform a Steam Deck or similar handheld into a portable retro‑gaming...
Months After a Last-Minute Delay, Long-Awaited Conversion Mod 'Skyblivion' Is Back with a New Video… that Doesn't Move
The long‑awaited Skyblivion mod, a full conversion of Oblivion into the Skyrim engine, has missed its projected 2025 launch and now only hints at a 2026 release. The Rebelzize team’s latest update is an eight‑minute video that merely displays a...
Marathon’s Alien Enemies Could Get Very Weird, if the Original Trilogy Is Any Guide
Bungie’s upcoming Marathon reboot blends classic extraction‑shooter mechanics with deep sci‑fi lore, introducing alien S’pht enemies and mysterious cosmic forces. Season 1’s Cryo Archive promises an end‑game zone where players confront an entity that even the UESC fears, while Season 2’s Nightfall...
World of Tanks: HEAT Shows How Human and Tanks Work Together to Offer Lots of Build Flexibility
World of Tanks: HEAT released a Foundations video showcasing its new human‑machine synergy system. The game introduces three agent classes—Assault, Defender, and Marksman—each paired with two specialized tanks and a class‑specific ultimate ability. Examples include the Defender’s Creeping Barrage artillery...
Is Crimson Desert Coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Pearl Abyss confirmed that its single‑player open‑world title Crimson Desert will launch worldwide on March 19, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will ship as a premium, full‑price product with no early‑access or day‑one Xbox Game Pass...
South of Midnight for PS5, Switch 2 Launches March 31
Compulsion Games announced that its third‑person action‑adventure South of Midnight will debut on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31. The title originally launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 8, 2025. A special Weaver’s...
2026 Honor of Kings Major League Spring Loses Three Teams Due to Travel Issues
The Honor of Kings Major League Committee announced that three qualified teams—Astar Esports, Alpha7 Esports, and Leviatán—will withdraw from the 2026 Spring Major League due to uncertainty around connecting flights caused by international travel disruptions. The tournament will still run...