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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By the numbers: Goldenpeak takes majority stake in Ampere Analysis
BiliBili Gaming Punches Ticket to First Stand Following Thrilling LPL Series
Chinese esports organization BiliBili Gaming clinched a berth at the inaugural 2026 League of Legends First Stand tournament. The team secured the spot by defeating JD Gaming 3‑2 in the LPL Split 1 playoffs, completing a dramatic comeback after trailing 1‑2. BLG’s decisive fifth game featured the LPL’s first‑ever Anivia support pick, highlighting strategic innovation. The qualification makes BLG the first of two LPL representatives heading to São Paulo, Brazil, for the March 16‑22 event.
Riot Defends First Stand Brazil Venue Decision, Promises Review After 2026 Event
Riot Games defended its decision to host the 2026 First Stand Brazil tournament in the small CBLOL studio venue, emphasizing the need for flexibility to experiment with format and scheduling. Fans reacted strongly, criticizing the roughly 140‑seat arena as insufficient...
MotoGP 26 Announced: New Features, Release Date Revealed
Milestone and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group announced MotoGP 26, slated for release on April 29 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, ROG Xbox Ally variants, and PC. The title will feature the full 2026 rider lineup and circuits, adding a dynamic...
Arknights: Endfield Community Raises Alarm over Pull Tracker Tools After Reports of Hacked Computers
The Arknights: Endfield community is warning players against third‑party pull‑tracker sites after reports that uploaded game logs exposed session tokens, leading to compromised computers and stolen data. The most cited case involves streamer Fobm4ster, who had to reinstall Windows 11 following...
Try the New Angry Birds Friends Web Game
There's a new bird game out on the web. Give Angry Birds Friends a try. https://t.co/wMDPyglWXt
Goritaire Turns Gorillas and Bananas Into a Surprisingly Intense Survival Card Game, Arriving on Multiple Platforms This Month
Arc System Works announced Goritaire, a single‑player card‑based survival game launching on March 18 for Android, iOS, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Players must assemble a troop of at least seven gorillas while managing a limited banana supply to survive each...
Angry Birds Friends Debuts as a Web Browser Game | Exclusive
Rovio has launched Angry Birds Friends as a web browser game, extending the popular social title beyond mobile platforms. The browser version offers players immediate access without downloading an app and includes exclusive rewards that are only available to web...
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[Industry News] Nitrado and Hathora Collaborate on Customer Transition to GameFabric
Nitrado and Hathora announced a partnership to transition Hathora’s gaming customers to GameFabric, Nitrado’s modern multiplayer server platform. The move follows Hathora’s decision to cease gaming operations and refocus on AI inference compute orchestration. Nitrado will provide hands‑on migration support,...
House Plots Requirements in Heartopia
Heartopia limits new players to a tiny house plot, requiring them to unlock additional land through the Developer's Guild (D.G.) system. D.G. levels are earned primarily via daily quests called Daily Requests, which cap experience gains at five quests per...
Suikoden: The Anime Gets Its First Trailer, Will Begin Airing From October 2026
Konami unveiled the first trailer for Suikoden: The Anime, an adaptation of the beloved RPG Suikoden II. The series is slated to debut in October 2026, accompanied by a full Japanese voice cast announcement. A new name for the anime’s...
Resident Evil Requiem Almost Hits Street Fighter 6's Total Sales in Days, a Reminder that Fighting Games Are Still a...
Capcom announced that its new title Resident Evil Requiem sold five million copies within five days, making it the fastest‑selling entry in the franchise’s history. The figure nearly matches the lifetime sales of Street Fighter 6, which required two years to...
Gamifying the Classroom: How Lena Is Turning Nigeria’s Curriculum Into Immersive Games
Nigerian startup Lena transforms curriculum into immersive games, using AI to monitor progress and provide real‑time explanations. The platform works offline, addressing connectivity gaps, and offers a tiered subscription for schools (₦20,000 per student per term) and parents (₦7,000 per...
Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Support and DualSense Features Revealed
Crimson Desert will launch on March 19 for PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on the PS5 Pro to deliver 4K visuals at higher frame rates and ray‑tracing. The game leverages the PS5’s SSD and the...
Live Services Attract More Players, Not More Playtime
Some data from recent years suggests live service wins on total players but not total hours. Would love to see more data on this https://t.co/ak82BS9Ppg
FEX 2603 Released With A Partial Fix For The Steam GUI Crashing On AArch64
FEX 2603, Valve’s open‑source emulator for running x86/x86_64 Linux binaries on AArch64, has been released with a partial fix for the Steam GUI crash. The update addresses the steamwebhelper process instability caused by a Chromium CEF change, reducing crash frequency when...
Inferno's Graveyard Barred and Balcony Extended in New CS Update
Valve released a Counter‑Strike 2 patch that reshapes Inferno’s A site. The Graveyard area is now blocked, while the Balcony has been extended, altering sightlines and choke points. Additional tweaks let players equip market‑listed items without removal and set a maximum...
Guilty Gear Strive 2.00 Will Get Its Big Reveal Later This Month
Arc System Works announced that Guilty Gear Strive version 2.00 will be unveiled on March 22, following the top‑8 finals of the Arc World Tour 2025‑2026 in South Korea. The trailer will showcase the new season’s balance changes and at...
Battlefield REDSEC Trials Solo Battle Royale Weekend
This weekend, Battlefield REDSEC will be running a Battlefield Labs - Live test in the live version of the game that will let players play a special experience dedicated to testing a solo version of Battle Royale during the weekend...
Control Resonant's Creative Director Says Remedy's Approach To Dialogue Hasn't Changed
Remedy showcased a three‑minute Control Resonant trailer at PlayStation State of Play, sparking fan debate over a brief dialogue segment that some deemed generic. Social media amplified the criticism, comparing the clip to the viral “Focus, M” parody that lampooned AAA...
Last‑minute Skill Tree Release as Servers Shut Down
Highguard just pulled an entire skill tree out of its ass days before the servers go offline. A skeleton crew crunched on the final update as the social media pile-on continued. https://t.co/LAEMdTviw9
The Legend of Khiimori Horse Guide: How to Breed, Skills, and More
“The Legend of Khiimori” ties player success to horse management, with breeding serving as a core progression mechanic. Players must own at least three horses—one mare and one stallion—each costing 1,000 coins, and pay 20 coins per mating session. The...
Final Fantasy 11 Seals Access To Another Big Server Due To Popularity Spike
Square Enix announced that the Odin server of Final Fantasy XI will be sealed to new character creation until March 10 due to record‑high concurrent player numbers. The move follows similar closures of the Bahamut and Asura worlds earlier in 2025,...
Triangle Strategy Celebrates Fourth Anniversary With New Art
Square Enix marked Triangle Strategy's fourth anniversary with new commemorative artwork unveiled on its HD‑2D Games Twitter account. The piece, created by veteran HD‑2D artist Akihiro Takamatsu, features characters Frederica Aesfrost, Geela Breisse, and Serenoa Wolffort cooking together. While no...
1CGS Unveils Extended Support for Il-2 Sturmovik as Korea Hits Steam
1CGS released its 2026 roadmap, promising three new WWII aircraft DLC and an expanded campaign suite for Il‑2 Sturmovik. The schedule includes early‑war missions on Odessa and Leningrad, plus a late‑war Leningrad career, with the Siege and Liberation package slated...
Upcoming FPS Games to Keep on Your Radar in 2026
The article outlines ten first‑person shooters slated for release in 2026, ranging from Bungie’s reboot of the classic Marathon to a cross‑platform remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. It highlights genre‑blending titles such as horror extraction game Project Spectrum and simulation‑FPS...
Pokemon Pokopia Twitch Ditto Chat Badges Debut This Week
Nintendo and Twitch are launching a limited‑time Ditto chat badge tied to the debut of Pokémon Pokopia on the Switch 2. The badge becomes available on March 5, 2026, the same day the game releases worldwide, and can be earned by subscribing or...
Just Fun Tech: Analogue 3D Review
Analogue 3D, the FPGA‑based Nintendo 64 recreation, launched in November 2024 at $269.99, delivering original cartridge compatibility and native 4K HDMI output. The console’s premium design, tight cartridge slot, and support for both legacy and wireless 8BitDo controllers aim to replace traditional...
Daring Poses as Cammy White During Cosplay by Ju Tsukino
Ju Tsukino, a prominent cosplay influencer, recently posted a series of daring photos portraying Cammy White from the Street Fighter franchise. The shoot references Cammy’s classic green thong leotard and her appearance in Street Fighter 5, highlighting the character’s evolution from a...
War Thunder's 'Ninth Wave' Is Coming With Rank IX Jets, Redesigned Maps, and Dozens of Vehicles
War Thunder’s “Ninth Wave” update arrives mid‑March, adding dozens of new vehicles and a suite of map redesigns. The rollout introduces Rank XI jets such as the Australian F/A‑18F Super Hornet and the Russian Su‑30SM2, plus the American M1296 Dragoon with...
Nvidia Hotfix Fixes GPU Voltage Caps and RE Bug
Nvidia has fixed the GPU voltage caps that were accidentally introduced with its latest WHQL driver. The hotfix also resolves Resident Evil Requiem driver bugs
MLS Taps ESL FACEIT Group to Operate 2026 eMLS Cup
Major League Soccer has partnered with ESL FaceIt Group (EFG) to run the 2026 eMLS Cup, the league’s flagship EA Sports FC esports tournament. EFG will handle the full operational pipeline, from an online Swiss qualifier to a live studio...
Where To Find Mewtwo In Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen
The guide explains that players must defeat the Elite Four and register at least 60 Pokémon before Cerulean Cave becomes accessible in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. It walks through side quests to obtain the Ruby and Sapphire, involving Strength boulder...
AWS Launches DDos Protection for Games Running on Amazon GameLift Servers
Amazon Web Services announced a new DDoS protection service tightly integrated with its GameLift managed server platform. The solution leverages AWS Shield to automatically detect and mitigate volumetric attacks targeting multiplayer titles. By embedding security directly into GameLift, developers can...
How To Level Up Quickly In Marathon
Marathon rewards deliberate play over random combat, making contract completion the fastest path to level up. High‑value contracts deliver the bulk of experience, especially when players enter a match with a clear objective list. Running three‑person squads amplifies XP gains...
Build a Rocket Boy Confirms More Layoffs Amid Further Claims of "Organized Espionage and Corporate Sabotage"
Build a Rocket Boy announced another round of layoffs, citing organized espionage and corporate sabotage that hampered the launch of its latest title, MindsEye. CEO Mark Gerhard said an investigation with external partners has produced overwhelming evidence and is moving...
Nongshim RedForce Wins the 2026 LCK CL Kickoff
Nongshim RedForce captured the 2026 LCK Challengers League Kickoff title, their first championship in three years, by defeating T1 Esports Academy 3‑1 in the final. The team advanced through the lower bracket, swept KT Rolster 3‑0, and avenged an earlier...
LCK’s First Overseas Roadshow in Hong Kong Signals New Era of Global Expansion for League of Legends Esports
The LCK staged its inaugural overseas roadshow in Hong Kong on Feb. 28‑Mar. 1, 2026, drawing over 15,000 fans and selling out tickets within two minutes. The event showcased the league’s shift from expanding viewership numbers to deepening fan connections through live...
Tencent Buys 15% of Arrowhead Amid Meme Backlash
Tencent took a 15 percent stake in Arrowhead Game Studios. Some players starting lashing out at a recent Chinese New Year cosmetics bundle with a certain meme that was quickly banned on the Discord.
2026 First Stand Tournament: Gen.G, G2, and 6 Teams Head to Brazil for Riot’s First International Event of the Season
The 2026 First Stand Tournament (FST) launches in São Paulo, Brazil on March 16, marking Riot Games' first international event of the season. The field has grown from five to eight teams, with two slots each for the LCK and LPL and...
All Stat Abilities in Esoteric Ebb Explained
Esoteric Ebb launches players as a Cleric equipped with six core ability stats. At the start of each save, you receive 27 points to distribute among Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma, each influencing combat, exploration, and dialogue. The...
Dragon Sword Bill: New Korean Game Industry Law Targets User Data Protection
South Korea’s People Power Party introduced a partial amendment to the Game Industry Promotion Act, creating Article 14‑2 to obligate game operators to protect and, with user consent, transfer gameplay records and payment data when services end. The measure directly responds...
Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh Will Continue as Planned Despite Iran Drone Attack Concerns
The Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC) will proceed in Riyadh as planned, despite recent reports of an Iranian drone strike on the U.S. Embassy amid heightened regional tensions. EWC runs from July 6 to August 23, while ENC...
NEXUS and Playwith Korea to Launch Seal M on CROSS Globally on March 19th
NEXUS and Playwith Korea will globally launch Seal M on CROSS, a mobile MMORPG built on the CROSS on‑chain gaming platform, on March 19, 2026. The title reimagines the classic Seal Online with cartoon‑style graphics, combo combat and new blockchain‑linked...
The Helldivers 2 Discord Quietly Banned A Tiananmen Square Tank Meme As Some Players Protest Tencent Funding
Arrowhead Game Studios quietly removed the iconic Tiananmen Square "Tank Man" recreation from Helldivers 2’s Discord after it was spammed by players following the War Horse trailer launch. The ban also extended to the phrase "Tiananmen Square" via the server’s automod, prompting...
CEO Claims Espionage Amid New Layoffs at Rocket Boy
Sad to see the layoffs happen again, but there's more to this story. Build A Rocket Boy's CEO alleges criminal actions and espionage against the company are being litigated. https://t.co/oF7JqdMa2c
Watch Gaia From FFXIV in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
Square Enix unveiled a detailed character trailer for Gaia, the FFXIV Oracle of Darkness, as part of the launch roster for the upcoming mobile fighting game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy. The video showcases Gaia’s updated design, confirms voice actress Yuna...
Supercell Aids US Review of Tencent's US Gaming Investments
New: Supercell is cooperating with a US government review of Tencent's investment in US game companies https://t.co/8zCijY6p4C
007 First Light Dev Diary Outlines the Cast, Including Alastair Mackenzie as Q
IO Interactive’s upcoming title *007 First Light* released a Beyond the Light developer diary revealing key cast members, including Alastair Mackenzie as a younger, mentor‑type Q. The diary also introduces Priyanga Burford as M, Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny, and newcomer Greenway, who...
No Hand‑holds: Game Demands Self‑guided Exploration
"If you need the yellow paint to know where to climb this game isn’t for you."
Former Blizzard CCO and Bonfire CEO Rob Pardo to Present Keynote Address at GDC Festival of Gaming
Rob Pardo, former Blizzard chief creative officer and co‑founder of Bonfire Studios, will deliver the keynote at the GDC Festival of Gaming on March 12. His talk, “An Odyssey in Building Games That Last,” will draw on his three‑decade career...