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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Sailor Piece Boss Guide
PocketTactics’ Sailor Piece boss guide catalogs every world and mob boss, detailing HP, locations, spawn timers, and drop tables. It highlights rare loot rates for items such as boss tickets, rerolls, and exclusive gear. The guide also links to code redemption and tier‑list resources for optimal character builds. By consolidating this data, players can strategically decide when to engage or avoid each encounter.
Labyrinth of Aetheria PC Version Demo Appears via Steam
Japanese indie studio Jimineko Games has released a Steam demo for the PC version of Labyrinth of Aetheria, announcing an Early Access launch. The title, originally a mobile dungeon crawler on iOS and Android since January 2024, now adds a...
Factory Building Sim Shapez 2 Hits the Big 1.0 in April with Major Upgrades
Shapez 2, the shape‑cutting factory‑building simulation, will launch its full 1.0 version on April 23, 2026, bringing a suite of major upgrades. The update introduces Manufacture Mode, enabling large‑scale, permanent factories with resource chains and Trade Stations. Full Steam Workshop support and robust...
EA Working on Javelin Anticheat Port for Windows-on-Arm
Electronic Arts announced it is hiring a senior engineer to port its Javelin kernel‑level anticheat to the Windows‑on‑Arm (WoA) platform. The move confirms that major publishers are preparing their security stacks for ARM‑based Windows 11 PCs. It coincides with NVIDIA's...
Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly Inspector Guide
Roblox’s horror‑simulation title Scary Shawarma Kiosk introduces a new antagonist called The Inspector, triggered when players serve anomalous customers, refuse service, or encounter hazards. If The Inspector fully rises, players lose access to the perfect ending and face a punitive...
Games Growth Summit Announces First Speakers for 6th Annual Event – 4th June
The Games Growth Summit returns for its sixth edition on 4 June at RSM Global in London, unveiling its first speakers. Omdia senior analysts George Jijiashvili and Liam Deane will explore AI, content saturation, and market dynamics in a data‑driven session....
Arcade Archives PLUMP POP Heads to Switch and Switch 2 March 5th, 2026
Japanese publisher HAMSTER Co. announced that the classic 1987 Taito arcade game PLUMP POP will arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on March 5 2026 as part of its Arcade Archives digital series. The title features the original trampoline‑based gameplay where players...
Into Games Chosen as Charity for MCV/DEVELOP Awards
MCV/DEVELOP has appointed Into Games as the official charity for its 2026 Awards, a ceremony that honors excellence across the UK games sector. The partnership was announced by CEO Declan Cassidy, who highlighted the need for greater social mobility amid...
You Should Give This Indie Soulslike a Shot While It's Cheaper than Ever, as a Bloodborne PC Port Looks Unlikely
Thymesia, an indie soulslike heavily inspired by Bloodborne, is now on sale for $7.62 after a 70% discount on Fanatical. The game blends fast‑paced Bloodborne combat with Sekiro‑style mechanics, letting players absorb plague to forge weapons and shift into a...
G2 Esports Enters Teamfight Tactics
G2 Esports announced a four‑player roster for Riot Games' Teamfight Tactics, marking the organisation's entry into the autobattler scene. The lineup features French talent Muhammed “Canbizz” Canbaz, Emre “Double61” Demirtas, Enzo “Enzosx” Bordonzotti, and Laurent “Pas de Bol” Cidere, all...
TheGhostOfHope Bids Goodbye to CoD Leaks After Legal Demand From Activision
TheGhostOfHope, a long‑standing source of Call of Duty leaks, announced he will stop publishing confidential information after receiving a legal demand from Activision. The leakster said he will remain active in the community, focusing on official updates and general discussion....
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 10
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will join Xbox Game Pass on March 10, accessible to Premium and Ultimate subscribers on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The title will arrive with all post‑launch updates, including the Edgerunners content, and supports...
Glory Ages: Vikings Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (March 2026)
Glory Ages: Vikings, an action title by Vladislav Vasilev, offers skill‑based combat and striking visuals but currently provides no redeemable codes. The article notes that developers have not released any codes yet, though future releases are likely tied to game...
SuperGroupies Reveals RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Merch
ATLUS and SuperGroupies have launched a merchandise line for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, featuring a pocketwatch, overcoat, and cross‑body bag. The items will be available for pre‑order in summer 2026, with pricing to be announced later....
Pokémon Pokopia Day-One Update Detailed
Pokémon Pokopia launched with a day‑one patch, bumping the title to version 1.0.1. The update primarily delivers a series of bug fixes aimed at stabilizing core gameplay. Nintendo requires the new version for any online functionality, while local multiplayer sessions...
Minecraft Experience Arrives in Singapore This April
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will debut in Singapore at Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve from April 24 to September 13, 2026. The one‑hour, family‑friendly adventure features eight themed rooms, large‑scale projections, motion‑tracking gameplay and a handheld Orb of Interaction. Tickets...
What Is Iron Gauntlet in Warzone? Release Date, Ruleset, and More
Activision’s Raven Software is beta‑testing Iron Gauntlet, a duos‑only Warzone mode launching March 5 on Verdansk. The mode doubles base health to 300, slows time‑to‑kill and makes Mountaineer the default perk, emphasizing positioning over raw firepower. Free loadout drops are disabled...
Discussing Gaming Trends at Japan Society GDC Event
Looking forward to speaking at another Japan Society event, this time during GDC Festival of games. David B. Hoppe, Managing Partner, Gamma Law, is moderating a session with me and Teppei Tsutsui, General Partner at GFR Fund, on gaming trends....
Korean Market Plunge Drags Game Stocks ~10% Lower
Korean stock market -12% today, the bloodbath affected the local game companies like so: Neowiz -13.7% Kakao Games -12.5% Netmarble -11% Com2Us -10.8% Krafton -10.6% Nexon Games -10.3% Devsisters -10.2% PearlAbyss -10% Shift Up -8.8%
What I've Heard About the Situation with Street Fighter 6's Costumes
Capcom has redirected many Street Fighter 6 artists to focus on the Monster Hunter franchise, limiting new costume development for SF6. Despite the shortfall, SF6 has sold over 6.36 million copies, indicating strong market performance. The company plans to introduce additional high‑resolution costumes...
Game Servers in Bahrain, UAE Offline After Drone Strikes
Multiple video games including Valorant, Fortnite, Rocket League, and EA FC saw local servers temporarily taken down this week in Bahrain and the UAE. This comes after drone strikes hit 3 AWS facilities across the two countries. EU servers, but with...
Where To Find The Locations For Survival Directive In Marathon
The Gamer’s walkthrough details how to complete the Survival Directive contract in Marathon, a contract offered by the Nucal faction. Players must locate specific computers in the Station and Overflow zones to download geological survey data and a botany report....
Flog Mouth-Watering Egg Sandos in This Cosy Konbini Sim on PS5
indie studio releases inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories, a PS5 simulation set in 1990s Japan. Players assume Makoto Hayakawa, assisting her aunt in a konbini, blending visual‑novel dialogue with light management minigames. The game showcases iconic Japanese convenience‑store foods, like...
Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd (DDL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
DoubleDown Interactive reported Q4 2025 revenue of $95.8 million, a 17% year‑over‑year increase, driven by social casino growth and a 78% surge in iGaming revenue from SuperNation. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% to $40.6 million, while net operating cash flow reached $42.6 million, bringing...
Multiplayer Mech Shooter War Robots: Frontiers' First Anniversary Event Changes the Game With Infinite Fuel Bonus
War Robots: Frontiers celebrates its first anniversary with a limited‑time event running through March 17, featuring an “Infinite Fuel” modifier, a new pilot Bruno Lantoni, and three exclusive cosmetics in the Anniversary Vault. The Infinite Fuel mechanic removes boost and dash...
Alex Character Guide Released for Street Fighter 6
Capcom released the official Street Fighter 6 character guide for Alex, detailing his move set and new mechanics. Alex is positioned as a power character with long‑range pokes and a forward‑pressure playstyle, featuring the Flash Axe and its Prowler Stance that...
How Does the Realism Mode in The Division 2 Work
Ubisoft’s The Division 2 introduces a limited‑time Realism mode during the Anniversary season, offering a hyper‑realistic experience that strips away HUD elements and dramatically lowers time‑to‑kill. Players must rely on precise aiming, with headshots becoming the most efficient kill method, while...
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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [Update: Delay]
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered was announced for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, promising updated HD graphics, a camera toggle, photo mode, alternate skins, and previously unreleased levels. The title originally targeted a March 3, 2026 launch, but a March 3...
HoYoverse May Be Entering the MOBA Genre, Recent Job Posting Reveals 3D UE5 Project
HoYoverse, the creator of Genshin Impact and Honkai series, has posted job listings for a new 3D multiplayer online battle arena built on Unreal Engine 5. The undisclosed title is slated to feature PvP, PvE, and co‑op modes, indicating a full‑scale...
Elder Scrolls Online's Multi-DLC Gold Road Collection Is Currently Free For PS Plus Subscribers
Bethesda has added Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup, offering the Gold Road Collection free to all PS Plus subscribers. The bundle includes the June 2025 Gold Road expansion plus every prior DLC, effectively delivering the full ESO...
Pokemon Fire Red Arrives Just When I Need It
With everything going on in the world, I have to say they chose to drop Pokemon Fire Red at the PERFECT time for salvaging my mental/emotional health.
Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL: 36 LCD Buttons, 6 Dials
Elgato’s new Stream Deck Plus XL has 36 LCD buttons instead of 8, and 6 customizable dials. That’s a whole lot of Stream Deck https://t.co/Np8uk1IdCB
Highguard Is Getting One Final Update, Then Shutting Down March 12th
Wildlight Entertainment announced that its PvP raid shooter Highguard will permanently shut down on March 12, following a final content patch. The last update will introduce a new Warden character, a fresh weapon, expanded skill trees, and account‑level progression. The studio...
Stop Blaming Capitalism; Copying Advice Solves Nothing
The Concord people wanted to make Concord. The Highguard people wanted to make Highguard. The Marathon people want to make Marathon. I get the draw of simple morality plays and shareholder capitalism is an easy villain but "stop trying to...
Plan to Open‑Source Game Servers Before Shutdown
Normalize Open-Sourcing Servers for Multiplayer Games That Get Shut Down (Yes there are frictions and problems with this, but if you want your game to live on in history, plan for these problems in advance and minimize them) https://t.co/TZXrShYJEP
All The Division 2 10 Year Anniversary Twitch Drops and How to Get Them
Ubisoft celebrates The Division 2’s ten‑year anniversary with a fresh set of Twitch Drops, offering free in‑game items to viewers. Players earn five distinct rewards—caches, a patch, a weapon skin, and a backpack trophy—by accumulating watch time on partnered streams. The...
Highguard Follows Concord, Folds Chasing Fortnite Hype
Highguard is the next Concord. It’s shutting down this month, after originally launching in January. It’s yet another victim of publishers chasing the success of games like Fortnite https://t.co/aXm68HJQMj
Final Fantasy 14 Fans Are Upset With Patch 7.45's Variant Dungeon Rewards
Square Enix introduced a new Variant Dungeon in Final Fantasy 14’s Patch 7.45, but players quickly criticized its reward structure. The base version lost its signature mount, which was reassigned to the Advanced version, and now only offers an eye mask. Meanwhile,...
Your Dune: Awakening Test Server Characters May Be Guinea Pigs For Upcoming Server Merge Functionality
Funcom is using the next Public Test Client for Dune: Awakening to trial a server‑migration system that will combine closing worlds into new destinations. Servers marked “Closing” will give players 24 hours to gather resources before a forced transfer at 3 p.m. UTC...
First Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Character Trailer Stars Prompto
Square Enix released the first character trailer for its upcoming mobile fighting game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, spotlighting Prompto from Final Fantasy XV. The preview highlights Prompto’s long‑range gunplay, showcasing abilities such as Alea Bazooka and Trigger‑Happy, and confirms Japanese...
Highuard Outlasts Concord by 29 Days, Sparks Refund Debate
Highuard made it 29 days longer than Concord. Players in the Discord are trying to decide who or what to blame as some ask for refunds. https://t.co/fdPWk7VsPl
Game Layoffs Slow Down but Are Still Concentrated in North America | Amir Satvat
Game industry layoffs reached 48 events, affecting 2,579 jobs in 2026, a slower pace than analysts predicted. Despite the overall deceleration, 17 of the last 20 layoff incidents occurred in North America, highlighting a regional concentration. Industry observers attribute the...
Highguard Will Shut Down Forever On March 12
Highguard, Wildlight's ambitious live‑service shooter, announced its permanent shutdown for March 12, ending just over a month of operation. The title debuted at The Game Awards but faced widespread criticism and mixed reviews, leading to a rapid decline in player numbers....
Max And Chloe Have Been Cast In Amazon Prime's Life Is Strange TV Series
Amazon Prime announced the casting of Tatum Grace Hopkins and Maisy Stella as Max Caulfield and Chloe Price for its live‑action adaptation of the 2015 game Life Is Strange. Hopkins, a Broadway veteran, makes her TV debut, while Stella brings...
How to Pre-Load Marathon? All File Sizes and More
Marathon launches worldwide on March 5 with pre‑load options for Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. Pre‑loading lets users download the bulk of the game ahead of launch, saving time on day one. File sizes differ slightly: 15 GB on PlayStation, 17 GB on Steam,...
Cities: Skylines Is Getting New Free Content On Xbox Game Pass, Console Sequel Still Delayed
Paradox Interactive announced a free patch for the original Cities: Skylines on Xbox Game Pass, arriving March 10 and adding roadside fences and an Employment Info View. The update coincides with new paid expansions for the 2015 title. Meanwhile, Cities: Skylines 2...
A Huge New Apex Legends Gundam Event Is About to Have Me Calling Out Attacks From XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero
Apex Legends is launching a full‑scale collaboration with the Gundam franchise on March 10. The Broken Moon map will be transformed into a Gundam battlefield, complete with mobile‑suit wreckage and Wing Gundam statues. New weapons, wildcards and exclusive Gundam‑themed skins give...
Istanbul: Digital Edition Gets the Mocha & Baksheesh Expansion with New Locations
Istanbul: Digital Edition has launched the Mocha & Baksheesh expansion, adding coffee as a new commodity and four fresh locations that reshape ruby‑collecting routes. The update is now live on Android, iOS, and Steam, and coincides with a version 1.2.3 patch...
Netmarble Launches StoneAge Idle Adventure Globally on Mobile
Netmarble has rolled out StoneAge Idle Adventure worldwide on iOS and Android, extending its StoneAge franchise that boasts over 200 million players. The title retools classic pet‑capturing and mounting mechanics for idle, on‑the‑go play, letting users assemble decks of up to...
Rain on Adjusting to Calling: "Freezetime Would Start and I Wouldn't Remember that I Was the IGL"
Håvard “rain” Nygaard has taken over as in‑game leader for 100 Thieves, guiding the newly formed roster to a win over Ninjas in Pyjamas and a second‑place finish at DraculaN Season 5, propelling the squad into the top‑40 of the VRS. In...