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 the Coin Case in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
The guide explains how to obtain the Coin Case, a key item that stores up to 9,999 coins, in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Players must exit Celadon City’s Game Corner, enter the left‑most house, and speak to a solitary NPC who hands over the case for free. With the case, gamers can access the slot machines and claim Pokémon, TMs, and items offered by the Game Corner. The article also lists the full prize table, noting differences between the two versions.
For Project Zomboid Players, the Year-Long Wait for a Stable Build Is Nearly Over
Project Zomboid’s Build 42 has lingered in an unstable state since December 2024, despite multiplayer launch in late 2025. The Indie Stone studio appointed veteran designer Christian “Serellan” Allen as design director in late 2025 to steer the game toward a stable release. Allen...
R6 Siege Veteran Kudos on Rainbow Six Mobile's Potential: "Once It Grabs You, It's Hard to Let Go"
Veteran R6 content creator Kudos praised Rainbow Six Mobile for translating the core Siege experience to smartphones, highlighting slick mechanics like aim‑down‑sights while reloading and under‑barrel gadgets. He noted strong community reception, with players embracing the mobile adaptation despite lingering...
Ruler’s Pentakill Propels Undefeated Gen.G to LCK Cup 2026 Glory
Gen.G completed an unbeaten run to capture the LCK Cup 2026, sweeping BNK FEARX 3‑0 in the grand finals. The decisive moment came in Game three when veteran ADC Ruler secured a spectacular Pentakill, extinguishing any comeback hopes. Throughout the tournament the...
Gigabyte's Huge 55-Inch 4K 120Hz Gaming Monitor Is Now Half Price — Grab This Android-Powered Display with HDMI 2.1 for...
Gigabyte’s S55U is a 55‑inch 4K gaming monitor now on sale for $499, roughly half its original price. The VA panel delivers 120 Hz refresh, 2 ms response, and a full‑array local dimming system with 132 zones, supporting Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and...
The Best Open-World Games Set In London
The article ranks eight open‑world titles that let players roam London, from early top‑down experiments like Grand Theft Auto: London (1999) to modern recreations such as Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (2015). It highlights each game’s release date, developer, and how faithfully...
The Division 2 Goes Back To New York (Again) For 10th Anniversary 'Realism' Mode, As We'll Learn About In Upcoming...
Ubisoft is celebrating The Division franchise’s tenth anniversary with a four‑week Anniversary Season for The Division 2, highlighted by a new Realism Mode that introduces lethal headshots, weapon‑specific damage and no health‑over‑time healing. The season will debut during a March 3 livestream...
GDC Is an Opportunity to Celebrate the Games that Defined 2025, and Explore the New Technology that Will Shape the...
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) returns March 9‑13, 2026, offering a deep dive into the craft of game creation rather than pure spectacle. Industry heavyweights—including Epic, Blizzard, Nintendo, and Xbox—will showcase upcoming titles and share development insights. A major focus...
Everyone Is Chasing 4K—But 1080p Is Still the Sweet Spot for 4 Reasons
The article argues that despite the hype around 4K gaming, 1080p remains the optimal resolution for most PC gamers in 2026. Steam’s hardware survey shows over half of players still use 1080p, and mid‑range GPUs like the GTX 1060 or RX 580...
BIR Turns From Taxing to Dismantling Philippine Offshore Gaming
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has moved from taxing to dismantling Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) by issuing a revenue memorandum circular that bans and declares all POGOs illegal, repealing the tax law that previously regulated them. This enforcement...
PlayStation Retro Anime Spoof Will Be Available Outside Japan For The First Time In 27 Years
The 1999 PlayStation shoot‑em‑up *Robot Anime Geppy‑X* is receiving its first official release outside Japan as a remastered version on Steam this July. The four‑disc title, known for its tongue‑in‑cheek homage to 1970s mecha anime, has been fully localized and...
That Easy Borderlands 4 Pearlescent "Won't Happen Again."
Borderlands 4 reintroduces ultra‑rare Pearlescents, but the initial guaranteed drop was a one‑off event, not a permanent change. Associate Creative Director Grant Kao confirmed the team will boost Pearl availability across the next two content drops and roll out a balance patch...
Indie MMO Spotlight: Make It Rain
Indie MMO Spotlight highlighted a wave of updates across dozens of titles this week. BitCraft launched an Empire Overhaul update and a 50% Steam sale, while Ember’s Adrift introduced a dynamic weather system and upgraded to a newer Unity version....
Pokémon Unite Zapdos Research Event: Here’s How to Get Zapdos for Free
Pokémon Unite introduced Zapdos, a new Legendary Attacker, through a free Zapdos Research Event starting February 27. Players complete daily, weekly and special missions to earn Theses, which raise a Research Gauge and generate Research Coins. These coins can be exchanged for...
Wanted Codes March 2026
Pocket Tactics lists the latest redeemable codes for the Roblox game Wanted, a heist‑style experience where players can earn cash, weapons and other items. The active codes—BOOM, DEVV, UZI and WANTED—grant ten C4 charges, $10 K cash (twice) and a free...
Tekken 8 Competitor Releases His Buff and Nerf Wish List for Season 3 in the Form of a Tier List
Tekken 8 competitor yOReDz released a tier‑list style wish list for the upcoming Season 3 patch, outlining which characters should be nerfed and which should receive buffs. He placed 13th at Evo Japan 2025 and the Tekken World Tour 2025 Finals using Xiaoyu, and...
Clash of Clans' Dragon Duke Lands in a Fiery New Update, but You'll Need to Grind for Him First
Supercell’s latest Clash of Clans seasonal update, Dragon Escape, introduces the Dragon Duke, the game’s second aerial hero and sixth overall hero addition. The Duke gains a 50% attack‑speed boost and doubles his Royal Rampage passive when isolated, while also...
Hunt the Night Launch Trailer – New 2D Action RPG for Nintendo Switch
Japanese indie studios Dangen Entertainment and Moonlight Games have released Hunt the Night, a 2D action‑RPG for Nintendo Switch. Marketed as a “16‑bit Zelda × Bloodborne” experience, the game follows Vesper, a Stalker, battling nightmarish creatures across the ruined world of Medhram....
New God Of War Franchise In Development At Sony Santa Monica
A former senior writer at Sony Santa Monica disclosed via LinkedIn that the studio is developing a new franchise within the God of War universe. The hint suggests the upcoming title may introduce fresh characters and possibly a new mythological...
Arc Raiders Expedition 2 Project Release Countdown: Exact Date, Time, and More
Embark has announced the launch window for ARC Raiders’ Expedition 2 Project, set to open at 12 am PT (8 am UTC) and run for several days before closing. Players who opt in will have their account progress reset but earn permanent buffs...
FromSoftware Rumored To Be Unhappy With Demon's Souls Remake
Leaker NateTheHate has reignited speculation that FromSoftware has been quietly unhappy with the Demon's Souls PS5 remake, despite its strong sales and critical praise. The claim aligns with broader industry chatter suggesting internal dissatisfaction, even as the studio lauded the...
Sailor Piece Race Guide
Sailor Piece’s race system assigns each character a unique set of stat buffs that influence health, damage, speed, and other core gameplay metrics. Rarity tiers—ranging from Common to Mythical—determine how often each race appears when players reroll. Higher‑tier races like...
World of Warcraft Midnight Will Boost Profession Knowledge Gains to Counter Any Early Access Advantage
World of Warcraft Midnight entered early access, prompting Blizzard to announce a double knowledge‑gain boost for professions during the first full week after launch (March 3‑10). Knowledge points, which power profession specializations, will be awarded at twice the normal rate from...
Android Steam Deck : Lenovo Legion Y9 Turns Into Android PC Gaming Handheld
Lenovo’s 2025 Legion Y9 transforms the Android tablet into a high‑end handheld gaming device, pairing a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 16 GB of RAM with the detachable G9 controller. Integrated software tools—GameHub and Game Native—consolidate Steam, GOG and Epic libraries and streamline...
This Switch 2 Game Might Be the Perfect One for Travel –for an Odd Reason
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse, a new mystery visual novel from Square Enix, launched on Switch, Switch 2, and PC just weeks after its Nintendo Direct reveal. The game follows Yuza Minakuchi as he investigates his parents’ disappearance on a rural island,...
Gentle Mates and NRG Win VALORANT Masters Santiago Opening Matches
Gentle Mates and NRG opened VALORANT Masters Santiago with flawless 2‑0 sweeps. Gentle Mates out‑maneuvered EDward Gaming on Haven (13‑11) and Pearl (13‑7), capitalising on weak C‑site holds and superior Fade utility. NRG overwhelmed Xi Lai Gaming, posting a 13‑2...
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Could Be Going Live Soon
The PlayStation Store backend now lists title IDs for Grand Theft Auto 6, indicating that pre‑orders could go live soon. Rockstar continues to target a November 2026 launch while planning a major summer marketing push. The update follows months of silence,...
FF14 Has Remembered How to Be an MMO Again, and It Doesn't Have to Be Serious
Final Fantasy 14 now lets players experience almost the entire Main Scenario Quest solo, with only a few eight‑player boss fights requiring a group. The shift follows Creative Studio 3’s effort since Shadowbringers to reduce social pressure while preserving the game’s MMO...
Medabots Survivors Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (March 2026)
Medabots Survivors, a survivor‑action title from Imagineer, currently offers no active redeem codes despite expectations of future releases. The article notes that codes are typically tied to milestones such as updates or anniversaries and will be shared via official social...
Famitsu Review Scores for March 1st, 2026
Famitsu’s March 1 2026 issue released scores for four titles, using its traditional four‑critic, 40‑point system. Tokyo Xtreme Racer led with a 33/40 aggregate, followed by Back to the Dawn at 32/40. Lovish and Haunted Manager each earned 30/40, indicating moderate reception....
Nintendo’s New Approach to Amiibo: Expensive Premium Figurines
Nintendo is shifting amiibo from affordable collectibles to premium figurines, raising new releases to $24.99‑$34.99 and retrofitting older titles at $19.99. The September 2025 Direct unveiled larger, higher‑detail figures—including costly Kirby Air Riders sets that can top $50. Despite the upscale...
How To Use The Nugget Bridge Glitch In Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen
The Nugget Bridge glitch in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen lets players generate infinite Poké Dollars by repeatedly obtaining and selling Nuggets from a disguised Team Rocket Grunt. Each Nugget sells for 5,000 Poké Dollars, and a full cycle takes about 72 seconds,...
Ethan Winters Defender Returns, My Proud Signature
The Ethan Winters defender has logged on. This is still one of my favorite pieces I’ve written and I’m proud of the headline. https://t.co/PHh2KATPN6
How to Get to the Sevii Islands in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen
The Sevii Islands in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are accessed via the Tri‑Pass and Rainbow Pass. Players obtain the Tri‑Pass by defeating Blaine and earning the Volcano Badge, unlocking One, Two, and Three Islands. After securing the National Dex, delivering a Ruby...
5 Games Where AI Companions Are Genuinely Smarter Than Your Friends Online
Several modern multiplayer titles have refined AI companions to a point where they often outperform casual human teammates. Games like Dead by Daylight, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Star Wars Battlefront 2, and Far Cry 5 feature bots that understand core mechanics,...
10 Games to Play to Prepare for Slay the Spire 2
Upcoming sequel Slay the Spire 2 has sparked interest in deck‑building games, prompting a curated list of ten titles that showcase the genre’s diversity. The selections range from cartoony indie hits like Bearly Brave to horror‑infused experiences such as The Spirit...
All Mobile Games (Android and iOS) Releasing in March 2026
March 2026 sees an unprecedented surge of mobile titles, with more than 60 new games debuting across Android and iOS. The lineup mixes indie experiments, genre staples and high‑profile franchises such as Subnautica: Below Zero, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, and CookieRun:...
Shuttered Low-Fantasy MMORPG Gloria Victis Is, In Fact, Making A Comeback Under Gamigo
Gloria Victis, the low‑fantasy PvP MMORPG, is returning after a two‑year hiatus under new publisher Gamigo. The revived title will adopt a free‑to‑play model while pledging to avoid pay‑to‑win mechanics, emphasizing large‑scale, skill‑based combat and distinctive siege warfare. Originally launched...
Even Pro Reviewers Sometimes Have Bare‑Bones Notes
i usually write better notes for reviews but this is all i had for re9 https://t.co/BdKJThugZE
Freed From the Shackles of an Academy, FUT Have Broken Through
Former NAVI Junior squad FUT has shed its academy label, competing as an independent roster in the CS:GO tier‑one circuit in early 2026. Under coach András “coolio” Fercsák, the team adopted a full‑time grind, dropping school to practice intensively and...
I Still Can't Tell You What's Going on in Hypnos but Its Demo's Scenic Megastructure World Is One I Want...
Redlock Studio’s upcoming title Hypnos delivered a demo that immerses players in a surreal, white‑washed megastructure world perched on the holy mountain Kadath. The experience leans heavily on atmospheric exploration, offering minimal mechanics, occasional dialogue choices, and brief combat moments...
All Active Blox Fruits Codes for March 2026
DualShockers released a fresh roster of Blox Fruits redemption codes for March 2026, covering XP boosts, Beli rewards, stat resets, and exclusive titles. Each active code must be entered case‑sensitive in the game’s Settings menu to claim the benefit. The article...
Which Starter Is The Best To Pick In Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen?
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have launched on Switch for the franchise’s 30th anniversary, reviving the classic Kanto adventure for new and veteran players. The article evaluates the three original starters—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—highlighting their evolution timing, type match‑ups, and move...
How to Find and Use Target Acquisition Devices (TADs) in Marathon
Target Acquisition Devices (TADs) are antenna‑like beacons that appear randomly on buildings in Marathon’s Perimeter map. Destructoid identified at least three reliable spawn points: the second floor of the Hauler sublocation, a small building in North Relay, and a structure...
One Former Highguard Level Designer Thinks It's Struggled because Wildlight "Leaned Too Far Into the Competitive Scene"
Former senior designer Alex Graner says Wildlight’s Highguard faltered because development over‑emphasized a competitive 3v3 mode, creating a steep skill floor that alienated casual players. The game launched amid Apex Legends’ dominance, offering tougher‑to‑learn mechanics and high team‑communication demands. Graner...
HEROIC Win DraculaN Season 5
HEROIC captured the DraculaN Season 5 title, winning five consecutive matches without losing a map, despite missing AWPer Alimzhan “Alkaren” Bitimbay. The Danish‑Swedish roster defeated INFINITE, ASTRAL, CYBERSHOKE, FlyQuest and edged 100 Thieves 2‑1 in the grand final. Their victory propelled HEROIC...
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 2026 Legend Skins: Complete List and How to Get Them
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang introduced its 2026 Legend skin lineup, the highest‑tier cosmetics in the game. The revamped Magic Wheel, launched Jan 1 2026, now awards one point per draw, guarantees an Astral Star Core after 200 spins, and offers free trail...
Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos Global Event Habitats, Spawns, Bonuses, and More
The Pokémon Go Kalos Global Tour is live worldwide, offering rotating habitat spawns, a packed Mega‑Raid schedule, and special egg‑hatch rewards. Free players receive a CP boost for Mega‑Evolved Pokémon, half‑distance egg hatches, extra special trades, and increased Flabebe spawns, while...
Nintendo NY and San Francisco Announce In-Store Events for March 2026
Nintendo’s two U.S. flagship stores—New York and San Francisco—have announced a trio of in‑store events for March 2026. The lineup includes the Pokémon Pokopia launch on March 5, a Mario Day meet‑and‑greet on March 10, and a Mario Tennis Fever tournament on...
Riftbound: Spiritforged Impressions - Fortifying The Arsenal
Riftbound Spiritforged, the first English expansion for Legends of Runeterra, doubles the card pool and adds Gold tokens, Equipment attachments, and the Repeat keyword. The new Gear system deepens deck‑building options, while fresh legends such as Azir, Irelia, and Viktor...