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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How to Get Pokopia Lumber
Pokopia lumber is a refined material essential for early‑game crafting and building in Pokémon Pokopia. Players obtain it primarily by giving small logs to Chop‑specialty Pokémon such as Scyther or Pinsir, which convert each log into five lumber over real‑time. Alternative sources include destroying wooden rubble with the Rock Smash ability, though supplies are limited. Time‑skip mechanics can instantly finish lumber production for impatient players.
What Marathon’s Creepy Moth Loading Screen Means, According to Bungie
Bungie confirmed that Marathon’s eerie moth loading screen draws on the historic 1947 Harvard Mark II computer bug, using the insect as a visual metaphor for debugging. Creative director Julia Nardin explained the clip functions as a “sense‑mem,” an abstract dream‑like...
Human Fall Flat Drops a Dave the Diver Crossover with a New Level
Human Fall Flat has launched a free Viking‑themed crossover level featuring Dave the Diver, adding two themed outfits and a frozen mountain environment. The update is live on Steam for PC, with mobile and console versions slated for later release....
Forza Horizon 6: 9 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay | IGN First
IGN released nine minutes of exclusive Forza Horizon 6 gameplay, showcasing the series’ first open‑world map set in Japan. The footage follows a Saleen S7 through rural countryside, Tokyo streets, and mountain foothills, highlighting new cars, a refreshed progression system, and deeper...
NDreams Proposes Restructuring with 78 Roles at Risk and Two Studios Set to Close
VR developer nDreams announced a sweeping restructuring that could eliminate 78 positions and shut two internal studios, Near Light and Compass. The Elevation studio, housing roughly 120 staff, will become the nucleus of the leaner organization, while a smaller XR...
Marathon PS5 Controller Is Pretty Cool for a Limited-Edition DualSense
Marathon’s limited‑edition DualSense controller launched on March 5, 2026 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. The controller mirrors the standard DualSense in feel and functionality, featuring Marathon‑themed lime‑green and black decals baked into the plastic. Reviewers note the design is tasteful, though...
Ofcom Invites Small Games Studios to Workshop on Navigating Regulation
UK communications regulator Ofcom has announced a virtual focus group for small video‑game studios to discuss regulatory challenges. The workshop aims to collect real‑world feedback on current guidance and identify ways the regulator can better support early‑stage developers. Interested companies...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Hits Six-Month High as Franchise Turns 30 Years Old
Pokémon TCG Pocket logged its highest daily spend in six months on Pokémon Day, generating $4.7 million—up 57% from the previous day and 486% week‑over‑week. The surge coincided with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and the launch of the Paldean Wonders card...
Former PlayStation and Xbox Hiring Lead Launches Rocket Game Talent
Former Sony PlayStation and Xbox Game Studios talent leader Fiona Cherbak has founded Rocket Game Talent, a boutique fractional talent firm. The company targets indie developers, startups, and growing studios that lack the hiring infrastructure of major publishers. It will...
Mobile Games Host Three Times More Malicious Ads than Other Apps Says AppHarbr
AppHarbr’s in‑app network quality index reveals that mobile games display malicious ads at a rate of 58 per 165 ads, nearly three times the frequency seen in non‑gaming apps. The report links weaker ad‑quality controls and formats such as rewarded...
US: Nintendo Download for 5th March, 2026
Nintendo’s weekly download roundup highlights the rollout of several Switch 2 exclusives, including Pokémon Pokopia and the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 3 and WWE 2K26. An Indie World Showcase adds titles like Blue Prince, Minishoot’ Adventures, and Rotwood, while the Digital Spotlight celebrates...
New Collaboration, MapleStory X One-Punch Man, Is Coming This Month
Nexon’s classic MMORPG MapleStory will launch a One‑Punch Man collaboration on March 18. The event adds themed quests, skills, limited‑time storylines, and collectible cosmetics tied to the anime’s hero Saitama. Nexon plans a series of reveals and a dedicated minisite...
New VR Publishers Thrive Despite Broader Gaming Challenges
Love seeing new VR publishers enter the market, especially given the difficulties in the gaming market, as a whole. https://t.co/V9X7wjy5g4
The Relic: First Guardian Coming to Switch 2 in 2026
The Relic: First Guardian, a dark‑fantasy action RPG from Project Cloud Games and Perp Games, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 after its initial launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 26. The announcement highlights the title...
Are There Shiny Pokémon in Pokopia?
Pokémon Pokopia currently does not feature any shiny Pokémon, as each creature can only be encountered once per save file, making the traditional shiny‑hunt mechanics impossible. The game does offer alternate visual variants for several species, such as Snorlax, Pikachu,...
Free-to-Play Online Steampunk Action RPG Crystalfall Will Be Available on March 20 via Steam Early Access
CRG Studio announced that its free‑to‑play online steampunk action RPG Crystalfall will enter Steam Early Access on March 20, 2026. The title, which previously secured a spot among the Top 50 most‑played demos at Steam Next Fest, will launch with three playable classes,...
Fairy Twins, by the Devs of Rememento-White Shadow Held an Android Beta in Select Regions with Dynamic Tag-Team RPG Combat
Blackstorm unveiled Fairy Twins, a tag‑team action RPG developed by the creators of Rememento‑White Shadow. The game lets two characters switch instantly mid‑battle, leveraging a bond system that creates exclusive skill synergies. An Android beta ran recently in the United...
Southwest Schools Showcase 2026: Over 100 Students Compete in Inclusive Esports Tournament at Teignmouth Community School
More than 100 students from ten West Country schools competed in the second Southwest Schools Showcase esports tournament at Teignmouth Community School on February 26, 2026. The event expanded from six schools and a single title last year to four games—Rocket League,...
Blue Scarab's Equinox: Homecoming Receives Rave Reviews
Congrats to our friends at Blue Scarab on the release of Equinox: Homecoming. And all "very positive" reviews, and no visible demons. https://t.co/8FjKntkw92
Devil Jam Shares Nintendo Switch Release Date, New Trailer
Rogueside announced that its metal‑themed roguelike Devil Jam will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2026. The upcoming version adds a brand‑new story, four extra challenges, and two fresh battlegrounds—The Overgrowth and Thorns of Crimson Death. Composer Deon van Heerden returns...
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator for Xbox Series Launches March 26
The Xbox Series version of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is set for a March 26 launch, bringing the full PC experience—including five extra campaigns, eight scenarios, and daily challenges—to console players. Publisher Frosty Pop and developer Strange Scaffold announced the release alongside...
Gaming Marketing Consultancy Open World Acquires Influencer Platform Drope.me to Scale Creator Campaigns
Open World, the marketing consultancy division of Loaded Holdings, has acquired influencer platform Drope.me to add automation and performance‑tracking tools to its gaming creator campaigns. The acquisition enables Open World to scale activations from dozens to thousands of creators simultaneously....
How to Jump in Pokopia
Pokopia players can unlock a dedicated jump ability by completing a quest for Magikarp in the Withered Wastelands. The quest requires the Rock Smash skill, obtained from Hitmonchan, to break a rock wall and access a hidden beach. Players must...
Transport Fever 3 Tycoon Mechanics Trailer Revealed
Urban Games released a new trailer that finally showcases the core tycoon mechanics of Transport Fever 3, highlighting its growth‑centric gameplay and 125‑year historical span. The video confirms a day‑one launch across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as Mac and...
New VR Publisher Launched to Help Devs Innovate and Survive Until VR's "True Breakout Moment" Arrives
Kevin Joyce, veteran XR marketer, launched Evolution Publishing to back indie VR studios amid a market downturn. The publisher uses a revenue‑share model without taking equity, aiming to nurture innovative titles until VR reaches a mainstream breakout. Joyce cites Meta’s...
How ReadyM Brings Community-Driven Multiplayer to Single-Player Games | Exclusive
ReadyCode, a gametech startup, unveiled ReadyM, a sandbox platform that converts existing single-player titles into community‑driven multiplayer worlds. The service draws inspiration from grassroots ecosystems that propelled Minecraft, Roblox, and GTA V’s FiveM to cultural prominence. By overlaying a multiplayer layer,...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This Spring
Ember Lab announced that its award‑winning action‑adventure Kena: Bridge of Spirits will debut on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in spring. The Switch 2 version will be feature‑complete, bundling the Anniversary DLC and the newly added New Game+ mode. This...
Cheer Raises $4.5M for Next-Generation Mobile Puzzle Studio
Cheer Games, a mobile puzzle studio with Turkish roots operating out of Barcelona, secured a $4.5 million funding round to develop next‑generation puzzle titles. The raise follows a $4 million round by fellow Turkish‑based Vento Games, highlighting regional investor enthusiasm. Cheer plans...
Call of Duty Co-Founder Alleges Activision Pressured Infinity Ward to Make Game About Iran Invading Israel
Co‑founder Chance Glasco claims Activision pressured Infinity Ward to craft a Call of Duty campaign depicting Iran invading Israel, a proposal the development team rejected. The allegation resurfaced after the White House shared a parody video overlaying real‑time Iran strike footage...
MetaHuman Creator Web Application Is Being Discontinued
Epic announced that the MetaHuman Creator web application will be fully retired on November 5, 2026, after a staged removal of version selections earlier in the year. The transition follows the integration of MetaHuman creation directly into Unreal Engine, first introduced in...
Pokémon Pokopia Review – Collectible Creatures Create Their Own Perfect World
Pokémon Pokopia, a new Switch spin‑off from Game Freak and Omega Force, casts players as Ditto, a shapeshifting blob tasked with rebuilding a deserted town alongside Pokémon. The game replaces traditional battling with environmental restoration, letting players learn abilities like...
Free Play Days Has Four Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend
Microsoft’s Xbox Free Play Days this weekend feature four titles: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Black Desert are free for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members until March 8, while FBC: Firebreak and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are free for...
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[Industry News] Kasedo Games Appoints Timea Edvi as Publishing Director
Kasedo Games, the publishing arm of Kalypso Media, announced the appointment of Timea Edvi as its new Publishing Director. Edvi arrives from Square Enix, where she headed the Square Enix Collective and helped launch titles such as PowerWash Simulator. In...
Why “Esports Is Sports” Is More Complex Than You Think
The episode explores the intricate debate over whether esports qualifies as a sport, focusing on the legal and governance challenges of integrating competitive gaming into national sports frameworks. It highlights how various countries—from Indonesia and the Philippines to Greece and...
We Partnered with Streamers to Talk Rage Bait, Toxicity and Media Literacy. You Can, Too.
MediaWise launched the G.A.M.E. program in 2025, partnering with gaming creators like Danny Peña, Riana Manuel‑Peña, streamer airie, and voice actor Greg Chun to embed media‑literacy lessons into live streams on Fortnite and other games. The initiative reached more than 150,000 viewers, using...
I Gained 10% More FPS by Turning Off This Windows Security Feature
Memory Integrity, a component of Windows’ Virtualization‑Based Security, isolates core processes to block malicious drivers. Disabling the feature in Windows Security raised frame rates by roughly 10%, with the author’s benchmark jumping from 125 FPS to 140 FPS. While the setting adds...
Roblox Creators’ Favorite New Tools and Features in 2026
Roblox has released eight new patches in the past month, each aimed at streamlining creator workflows and boosting platform performance. The updates introduce advanced terrain sculpting, faster texture streaming, AI‑driven asset generation, and a real‑time analytics dashboard. By delivering these...
HEAVENHELLS Delivers Real-Time Tactical Combat with Stunning Anime Visuals, Now Globally Available on Mobile
CloverGames announced the worldwide release of its anime‑style tactical RPG HEAVENHELLS on Android and iOS. The title, which opened global pre‑registration in December 2025 and debuted in South Korea on February 4, 2026, features real‑time combat and a four‑Witch squad system. Players control...
Pokémon Pokopia Guides: Important Request Walkthroughs, Complete PokeDex and More
Pokémon Pokopia, billed as the biggest Pokémon game yet, launched with an expansive open‑world and numerous quests. Videogameschronicle has compiled a comprehensive hub that links walkthroughs for Important Requests, rare‑item locations, Ditto transformations, and full Pokedex information. The guide is...
Back to the Dawn Is Now Available for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2
Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Metal Head Games have launched *Back to the Dawn* for Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2, pricing each version at $34.99 on the eShop. The prison‑escape RPG, originally released on PC via Steam in early access (Nov 2023) and...
Nintendo Switch 2 Users Buying Fewer Games because of AI Storage Crisis, Report Claims — Game Demand Under Threat as...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is confronting an AI‑driven NAND shortage that has driven storage prices sharply higher. The handheld’s 256 GB internal capacity is quickly consumed by modern titles—Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alone occupies roughly 102.5 GB—forcing gamers to consider costly microSD Express cards. As...
Karambit Case Hardened Blue Gems: Patterns, Prices, and History
The Karambit Case Hardened is a flagship knife skin in Counter‑Strike 2, with fewer than 50 "Blue Gem" variants and the ultra‑rare pattern #387 valued up to $2 million. Blue Gems are defined by dominant blue coverage, ranging from 50% to near‑full...
PUBG Mobile Brings Back Jujutsu Kaisen Collaboration
PUBG Mobile announced a March 13 launch of version 4.3, reviving its partnership with the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen. The update will introduce new anime‑themed content, a fresh spawn island, additional weapons, and the Temporal Vault mode that revisits classic maps. This marks...
Blizzard Releases Season 1 Overwatch League All-Star Mega Bundle
Blizzard Entertainment has launched the Season 1 Overwatch League All-Star Mega Bundle, bundling six legendary skins for Genji, Tracer, Mercy, Reinhardt, D.Va and Lucio along with new All‑Star sprays. The bundle is priced at 5,900 Overwatch Coins (approximately $59.99) and...
Riot Already Removes Emojis From VALORANT Chat, but They Might Return in the Future
Riot Games inadvertently released an emoji feature in VALORANT’s March 3 patch 12.04, allowing players to send emojis in chat. After reports of offensive combinations, product manager Stephen Kraman announced a hotfix that will hide emojis from other players and a full...
Soon to Be Delisted Jurassic Park Game Collection Gets Deep Xbox Store Discount
Microsoft’s Xbox Store is offering a steep 75% discount on the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, dropping the price to $7.49. The bundle, which includes seven early‑90s Jurassic Park titles, will be delisted from all digital storefronts on March 31, 2026, with the discount...
Astralis, Monte, and paiN Gaming Advance to ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2
Astralis, Monte and Brazil’s paiN Gaming earned spots in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 23 by finishing Stage 1 with 3‑1 records. Their victories came after a mix of strategic roster changes and hard‑fought map wins, joining early qualifiers FUT Esports...
Winning an Inferno Match in WWE 2K26: Strategies and Tips
The article outlines how to win an Inferno Match in WWE 2K26, a fire‑themed stipulation where the goal is to set the opponent ablaze. Players must first fill an Inferno Meter by executing high‑impact moves, then transition to a second phase...
Cat Quest II and III Make Their Long Awaited Android Debut with Captivating Pawsome Adventures, Now Globally Available
Gentlebros finally launched Cat Quest II and III on Android, completing the series’ cross‑platform rollout after iOS releases. Cat Quest II, priced at $4.99, lets players control a cat‑dog duo in solo or co‑op mode with new weapons, spells and dungeons. Cat Quest III,...
Suda and Swery’s Hotel Barcelona Has Received a Free ‘Major Overhaul’ with Under New Management Update
The free "Under New Management" update delivers a major overhaul of Hotel Barcelona, addressing the game’s initial criticisms with faster movement, reworked combat mechanics, and extensive system refinements. New content includes five indie‑crossover skins and expanded multiplayer features, while performance...