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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Birdfromsky and B0RUP Leave kONO over Unpaid Wages
Professional Counter-Strike players Thomas “birdfromsky” Due‑Frederiksen and Johannes “b0RUP” Borup announced they are parting ways with Ukrainian organization kONO after the team failed to pay four months of salary. Their X posts detail that kONO halted the roster, offered half‑pay, and allegedly threatened bankruptcy, while also proposing a reduced settlement in exchange for public statements. Similar unpaid‑salary claims have emerged from Belgian player Nicolas “Keoz” Dgus, who says he was pressured and threatened. kONO has not responded, and the remaining squad will continue competing under a temporary name.
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Valve released a new Team Fortress 2 patch that applies automatically on restart, delivering a comprehensive set of bug fixes, security patches, and visual updates. The update eliminates a color‑code impersonation exploit, resolves Linux map asset loading issues, and addresses...
Slice-of-Life RPG Petal Runner Has a New Demo Available Now on PC Steam
Nano Park Studios and iam8bit have launched a free demo of Petal Runner on Steam. The slice‑of‑life RPG, inspired by Game Boy Color titles, lets players explore the second district of North Valley, a coastal, solarpunk city. Players can meet...
Swap Heroes: Eternal Legends Brings Squad-Based Real-Time ARPG Battles, Now Globally Available on Mobile
Glaive Games has launched Swap Heroes: Eternal Legends worldwide on Android and iOS, delivering a real‑time, squad‑based action RPG for mobile. The title features cartoony visuals, a vibrant fantasy setting, and instant hero swapping to tackle colossal bosses. Players can...
Gran Turismo Cancels Opening Round of World Series
Gran Turismo announced the cancellation of the World Series opening round in Abu Dhabi, originally scheduled for March 28 at the Space42 Arena, citing escalating instability in the Middle East following recent US‑Israel strikes on Iran. Ticket purchasers will receive...
Sony's Testing PS5 Game Dynamic Pricing, Reports Shows
Sony is quietly testing dynamic pricing on its PlayStation Store, showing different prices for the same game to different users. The A/B test covers 139 titles, including first‑party hits like God of War Ragnarök and The Last of Us Part 2, across 68...
Super Battle Golf Brings Chaos to the Green, Sells over 400,000 Copies
Indie studio Brimstone’s “Super Battle Golf” has taken the chaotic multiplayer niche by storm, selling over 400,000 copies in its debut week. The game blends whimsical golf mechanics with combat tools such as landmines, explosive balls, and orbital strikes, supporting...
Days After Being Vindicated for Reusing an Atlas Boss in Ark Survival Ascended, Its Biggest Modder Is Teasing Another
Renowned Ark Survival Ascended modder Nekatus recently faced community criticism after reusing a boss from the defunct game Atlas in the official Astraeos map pack. After explaining the decision as a pragmatic shortcut, the backlash softened and many supporters praised...
Marathon's Vault Stash Is Too Small and Too Cumbersome
Marathon’s vault, the central inventory hub, begins with 160 slots, but high‑slot items like assault and sniper rifles consume eight slots each, quickly filling the space. The UI compounds the problem: identical icons for different implants force players to hover...
After Trying Subtractive Runemixer, I Can't Unsee the Links Between RPG Element Systems and Colour Theory
Subtractive Runemixer, a free first‑person RPG on Itch.io, centers on a colour‑mixing rune combat system that feels like stirring paints on a palette. Players, as the automaton Caster, explore glitch‑infused dungeons of pink‑purple crystal and server‑farm aesthetics while battling enemies...
Team Vitality Leaves StarCraft II Esports
French esports organization Team Vitality announced its withdrawal from StarCraft II after a two‑year stint that began in 2024. The roster, featuring Korean stars Maru, Ryung and Zoun, delivered highlights such as Maru’s DreamHack Dallas victory and a second‑place finish at...
Furniture & Mattress Drops a Standalone Version of Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure on Mobile
Furniture & Mattress has released a standalone version of Arranger: A Role‑Puzzling Adventure for Android and iOS, priced at $9.99 with a try‑before‑you‑buy option. The new build runs at 60 fps, double the frame rate of the earlier Netflix Games release....
Wildcard Confirm nEMANHA Signing
Wildcard esports has completed the signing of Serbian in‑game leader Nemanja “nEMANHA” Đukić, filling the IGL vacancy left by Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz’s benching and Anthony “CLASIA” Kearney’s departure. nEMANHA arrives after a strong stint with illwill, where he helped the...
The School Bus Is Unleashed in Wreckfest 2's Latest Update, Which Also Introduces Car Upgrades and Waypoint Races
Early-access Wreckfest 2’s sixth update introduces a school bus, two new cars and fresh race modes. The bus joins the roster of special vehicles alongside the Hurricane muscle car and the lightweight Nami sports model. Players can now compete in waypoint...
WWE 2K26 Codes March 2026 - All Locker Codes
2K has released the latest WWE 2K26 locker codes, highlighted by the new BSTINTWRLD26 code that grants an Aftershock Series I Basic Pack and a Momentum Series I Basic Pack. The codes can be redeemed directly from the game’s main menu, simplifying the...
Pokémon Pokopia Mysterious Feathers Guide
Pokémon Pokopia’s mysterious feathers are a two‑type collectible—silver from Lugia and rainbow from Ho‑Oh—each linked to specific in‑game weather conditions. Lugia drops silver feathers during rainy or cloudy skies, while Ho‑Oh provides rainbow feathers only on sunny days, and both...
The Top 10 Worst Fighting Game Character Redesigns
A recent video by MrTopTenList ranks the ten worst fighting‑game character redesigns, highlighting fan‑disliked changes in titles like Tekken 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Street Fighter 5. The list points out that even iconic fighters such as Paul Phoenix...
‘Please Keep Your Greed Limited:’ Marathon Players Slam Rewards Pass as Worst Value for Money
Marathon, Bungie's new PvP‑focused extraction shooter, includes a standard store and a premium rewards pass, but players deem the pass poor value. The $10 pass provides only one character skin, 25 weapon skins, and no Lux premium currency return, despite...
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Is Out Now
Everstone Studio has launched the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet via a free Home Afar update, adding a desert‑styled Hexi region accessed through the Hexi‑Jade Gate Pass. The update introduces new Mystic Skills such as Tai Chi and Moonleap Morph, a...
FlyQuest Launches International Women’s Day Apparel Collection
North American esports organization FlyQuest has unveiled a limited‑edition apparel line to mark International Women’s Day. A portion of the sales will be donated to the 1000 Dreams Fund, which provides education, mentorship and career resources for young women pursuing...
Hololive Vtuber Gundam Crossover Details Shared
Hololive Production has teamed up with Sunrise and Bandai Namco for a major Gundam crossover, integrating its Vtubers into new mini‑stories, music, merchandise, and games. Six flagship talents—Suisei, Marine, Miko, Koyori, Chihaya, and Fubuki—receive bespoke mobile‑suit liveries, with the iconic RX‑78‑2...
EFootball 2026 Epic Tuncay Şanlı Review: Another Stellar F2P Striker, but for Limited Players
Konami’s eFootball 2026 introduces Tuncay Şanlı as a free‑to‑play Epic striker, but the card is only available in a handful of regions. The review finds the forward excels in finishing, acceleration and balance, offering a flexible stat build that can be tuned...
Hatch Dragons Is a New Cosy Game, Where You Collect & Care for Dragons
Runaway Play Games launched Hatch Dragons, a free-to-play mobile pet simulation where players raise and collect dragons in an enchanted forest. The game blends dragon lore with Nordic-inspired designs, offering hundreds of species, including cat and flower dragons. Players help...
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[Industry News] Facepunch Studios, Developers of Rust, Sponsor DreamHack Birmingham
Facepunch Studios, the creator of Rust and Garry’s Mod, announced it will sponsor DreamHack Birmingham from March 27‑29. The company will host a modest booth where attendees can try its new game‑creation platform s&box and preview Rust Mobile. COO Alistair...
The Logic of Platform Exclusivity Remains Undefeated | Opinion
Sony is reversing its recent experiment with PC ports, scrapping plans for upcoming first‑party titles like Ghost of Yotei. The move follows disappointing sales – only about 6% of God of War Ragnarök players were on PC – and a failure...
Can Your Pokémon Evolve in Pokopia?
Pokopia, the mobile Pokémon simulation, does not allow Pokémon to evolve within the game itself. However, players can still acquire pre‑evolved or fully evolved forms such as Charmeleon, Charizard, Ivysaur, and Venusaur by building appropriate habitats, using mystery‑gift codes, or...
Little Nightmares and an Idle Champions Bundle Are This Week’s Freebies on the Epic Games Mobile Store
Epic Games’ mobile storefront is giving away two titles this week: the atmospheric platformer Little Nightmares, normally $8.99, and a premium Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms bundle that usually sells for $5.99‑$29.99. The promotion runs from March 5 to March 12, 2026...
Tickets Now Live for Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai, July 29th
Pocket Gamer Connects has opened ticket sales for its Shanghai summit on July 29, 2026, positioning the event as a business‑focused gateway ahead of ChinaJoy. The conference will gather global publishers, investors, developers and platform partners for curated meetings, expert...
The Abandoned PS5 Fiasco of 2021 Has Been Resurrected, Dev Testing Abandoned: Gospels of Blood
Five years after the 2021 Abandoned controversy, developer Hasan Kahraman has resurfaced the project under the title "Abandoned: Gospels of Blood" on his PlayStation Network profile. The original Abandoned was widely recognized as a fabricated marketing stunt that falsely linked...
Tebex's Liam Wiltshire: "New Regulations Quietly Change Who Owns the Player Relationship"
At Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco, Tebex VP Liam Wiltshire warned that studios are still treating platform stores as the sole channel for player acquisition, a practice he says hampers long‑term growth. He highlighted the rise of direct‑to‑consumer (D2C) strategies...
Nioh 3 Studio Head Acknowledges It Is a “Great Game, But It’s Not Perfect”
Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 has become the series’ fastest‑selling title, surpassing one million units on PC and PS5. Despite strong sales and critical praise, studio head Fumihiko Yasuda described the game as “great but not perfect,” citing narrative depth, environmental storytelling,...
Robocop: Rogue City's Developers May Have Accidentally Revealed A Reboot Of Hunter: The Reckoning
A Steam glitch saw Robocop: Rogue City’s files wiped and temporarily replaced with an early build of an unannounced Hunter: The Reckoning reboot. The replacement executable, dubbed “Hunter.EXE,” was live long enough for a handful of users to download and capture screenshots. The leak...
Marvel Rivals Warns Players of ‘Incentivized Throwing’ and Threatens Permanent Bans
Marvel Rivals has issued a community warning after detecting a rise in "incentivized throwing," where players deliberately sabotage matches for cash bounties offered by the third‑party platform Intlist. The developer announced a zero‑tolerance policy, promising permanent bans for anyone caught...
Nintendo Reveals Another Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct And I Hope It Tells Us Who’s Voicing Wario
Nintendo announced a second Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct for March 9, the day before Mario Day, promising the final trailer but no new game information. A fresh poster reveals classic characters like Wart and the iconic frog‑suit enemies, deepening the film’s nostalgic...
Marathon: How to Play as Rook
Marathon’s Rook shell is a solo‑only class that enters matches halfway through, giving players a quieter environment to loot. It comes with only two abilities—Recuperation and Signal Mask—and provides a random starter kit instead of personal gear. Rook’s gameplay revolves...
OpenAI Built a Tactical RPG with Phaser
OpenAI unveiled its GPT‑5.4 model by delivering a fully playable turn‑based tactical RPG built with the Phaser framework. The demo showcases AI‑generated code, assets, and iterative testing using Codex and Playwright Interactive, all running directly in a browser. GPT‑5.4 is...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Getting Yet Another Direct on March 9th
Nintendo and Illumination announced a third dedicated Direct on March 9, promising the final trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. The event follows a November 2025 and a January 2024 Direct, each unveiling new characters and locations. The...
Ubisoft Feels Unstable, Halted Shipments Amid Layoffs
Another Ubisoft source told me they used to consider the company to be stable, but were rattled by job cuts and “the fact that we’re unable to ship anything right now.” Ubisoft sources I speak to want to get more of...
Google Covers Epic Games' Legal Fees in Settlement
Did you know Google is paying Epic Games' legal fees in this antitrust settlement? https://t.co/Qwy0yMFPj1
Building a Budget PC in 2026 : RX 6600 & 6700 XT Options, 1440p Results
Building a budget gaming PC in 2026 is feasible using the AM4 platform, a Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, and a Gigabyte B550 motherboard. Incorporating used components such as DDR4 RAM and an AMD RX 6600‑series GPU keeps costs low while delivering strong 1440p...
Once Again, Nvidia Resurrects an Older Card...
Nvidia has announced a re‑release of the older RTX 3060 8 GB graphics card, positioning it as a low‑cost option for budget gamers. The new SKU is expected to retail near $250, a steep increase from the $70‑plus price point the card originally...
Pokopia Mosslax Guide
Pokopia’s latest update adds Mosslax, a moss‑covered Snorlax variant, to the Black Beach area. Players must reach a “great” trainer rank before the creature appears, tying the encounter to progression. Mosslax awakens after players brighten its dark cave using utility...
Roblox Turns Teen Developers Into Millionaire Game Creators
New: Meet Roblox's teen millionaires. A couple hit games "set them up for life," according to one 22-year-old dev who calls them "a great source of passive income." Move over YouTube and Twitch -- Roblox is minting the next class...
Avakin Life Surpasses 500 Million Downloads, Cementing 12-Year Legacy as a Global Powerhouse
Lockwood Publishing announced that its flagship social metaverse Avakin Life has surpassed 500 million lifetime downloads, marking a 12‑year run of steady growth. The platform now supports 1.6 million monthly active players and averaged 220 000 daily active users in 2025. Avakin Life’s...
Türkiye Makes Moves to Possibly Ban Valve’s Steam, Epic Games Store
Turkey's government is reportedly considering bans on major gaming platforms Valve's Steam and Epic Games Store. The move follows recent restrictions on Roblox and Discord, signaling a tightening regulatory stance. Turkey hosts more than 800 game development studios, whose access...
Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story Invites You to Relax, Focus, and Bond with Satone While Working, Arriving on Mobile This...
Nestopi Inc. announced that its lo‑fi productivity adventure, Chill with You: Lo‑Fi Story, will debut on Android and iOS in Spring 2026 after a successful PC launch. The mobile version lets players work alongside the character Satone while customizing lo‑fi tracks,...
Slay the Spire 2 Is Now the Biggest Roguelike on Steam, Beating Elden Ring Nightreign
Slay the Spire 2 has surged to become Steam’s biggest roguelike, logging a peak concurrent player count of 414,218. This eclipses the previous record held by Elden Ring Nightreign’s 313,593 players and outpaces other popular titles such as Megabonk and Hades 2....
Star Wars KOTOR Remake Is "Still In Development" Five Years Later
The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, announced in 2021, remains in development five years later, according to Saber Interactive's chief creative officer Tim Willits. The project switched developers from an unnamed studio to Saber Interactive, but no...
Transport Fever 3 Confirmed for Linux and macOS Support
Urban Games announced that Transport Fever 3 will ship with native Linux and macOS support from day one, expanding the franchise’s reach beyond Windows. The transport simulation title, slated for release later this year, offers a deep suite of features including...
How To Get Stand Arrows In Bizarre Lineage
The guide outlines how players can acquire Stand Arrows in the Roblox title Bizarre Lineage, a prerequisite for unlocking or rerolling Stands. It details five primary sources: story mission rewards, random chest drops, token‑based purchases from raid shops, ground spawns,...