Today's Gaming Pulse
Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices amid component cost surge
Valve announced a price increase for its Steam Deck OLED handheld, pushing the 512 GB model to $789 and the 1 TB version to $949. The company cited rising memory and storage component costs and broader supply‑chain challenges as the reason for the hike.
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Here's How to Save 10% on Resident Evil Requiem and Get Eight More Games for Just $14.99
Resident Evil Requiem, a 2026 breakout hit, is now 10% cheaper through Humble Choice. For $14.99 a month, subscribers receive eight games—including Resident Evil Village and Bus Simulator 21—worth over $200 in total. All titles are Steam Deck Verified or Playable, and once downloaded they remain owned forever. The offer can save players up to $83 compared with buying each title individually.
Owlcat Games Shares Trailers for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 'The Infinite Museion' DLC and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Gameplay
Owlcat Games released new video teasers for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader DLC "The Infinite Museion" and the alpha gameplay of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. The Infinite Museion DLC introduces Necron Overlord Trazyn, new locations, quests, artifacts, and a...
Skyward Entertainment Shares a New Look at Action-Adventure RPG Second Stone
Skyward Entertainment unveiled a new developer overview trailer for its upcoming action‑adventure RPG *Second Stone*. Creative Director Miko Kiuru and Game Designer Anton Söderberg highlighted the game’s blend of fast‑paced combat, platforming, and a story‑driven dual‑world premise. The title draws...
Nine Dots Studio Releases Narrated Gameplay Overview Video for Outward 2
Nine Dot Studios unveiled a narrated gameplay overview for Outward 2 at IGN Fan Fest 2026, highlighting combat, survival, magic, and equipment systems. Creative director Guillaume Boucher‑Vidal explains the game’s emphasis on weighty player choices and a ritual‑based magic system. The video...
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Releases on March 25 for PC Steam
Idea Factory International announced that the dungeon‑crawling RPG Mado Monogatri: Fia and the Wondrous Academy will launch on Steam on March 25 2026. The title, already available on PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch, will arrive on PC with full subtitle support in...
Sony's Alleged Claim About FromSoftware Likely False, Jeopardizing Future Collaborations
It is not a lie. It's exactly what happened. Although, I get where Lance is coming from because Sony doesn't have to care about what From says -- but if it doesn't, would it ever get to work with From...
New Lectures Add Mouse‑Controlled Camera to 3D Renderer
I have added a couple of new lectures to our '3D Software Renderer' module to implement camera movement using mouse motion & mouse wheel. Super simple stuff that honestly should've been there already. Still, now we can control the camera...
Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau Coming to Switch 2 in 2026
Japanese horror action title Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau is set for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in 2026, announced by publisher AMATA Games and developer Noto Muteki. The game originally debuted on PC via Steam in October 2024 and later arrived...
The 8 Most Perfect Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games continues to set industry standards by focusing on deep world‑building, robust systems, and grounded storytelling rather than chasing fleeting trends. The article spotlights eight titles—Bully, L.A. Noire, Vice City, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Max Payne 3, GTA San Andreas, GTA 5...
WLMouse Announces Ying Magnesium Gaming Mouse Weighing in at 47 G
WLMouse unveiled the Ying Magnesium gaming mouse, tipping the scales at an ultra‑light 47 g (±2). The mouse combines a PixArt PAW3950 sensor, Nordic 52840 MCU, and 8 kHz polling with optional Omron optical or TTC Nihil transparent switches. Its magnesium alloy...
Tekken 8 Explains ‘Back to Basics’ Update for Season 3, Facing Backlash From FGC
Bandai Namco released the Tekken 8 Season 3 trailer at the Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals, promising a “fresh start” after Season 2’s backlash. Developers clarified that “back to basics” means incremental refinements, not a major overhaul of the offensive‑heavy meta. Small...
All Fish Locations in Starsand Island
Starsand Island introduces fishing after players visit Aquablue Outpost between 8 AM and 10 PM, where they receive a rod from mentor Delphin. The guide catalogs every fish, detailing season, weather, time, and location across oceans, lakes, rivers, Coral Sea, Luminwave, and...
Resident Evil Requiem Just Revealed a Surprise New Fact About Leon S. Kennedy
Capcom’s new survival‑horror title Resident Evil Requiem debuted on February 27, 2026, and early players spotted concept art of protagonist Leon S. Kennedy wearing a ring on his right hand. The subtle visual cue sparked a heated debate among fans...
Gamers Demand Epic Sniper Highlight Shots
“I just want to see someone just out a sniper and hit some highlight shots” Hold my beer - @OkisFN
The Viral Multiplayer 'Sledding Game' (Yes, That's The Name) Has A Demo Until March 2 For Steam Next Fest
The indie title *Sledding Game* is back for Steam Next Fest, offering a free demo until March 2. Marketed as a semi‑open‑world social sledding experience, it features proximity chat and a variety of animal avatars, including pandas and arctic foxes. The...
Orange Pi Neo Delayed Due to RAM Crisis: "We Are Now Waiting For a Good Time To Launch"
The Orange Pi Neo-01 handheld, slated for a 2026 launch, has been put on hold as DDR5 RAM and SSD prices soar amid a global memory shortage. The device, which would have featured an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U or 8840U,...
How to Get Lockbox Key in Marathon
Marathon’s extraction shooter rewards players with valuable Lockboxes, which require a Lockbox Key to open. Keys can be discovered in map locations, notably the Southern Array’s red‑building area, or purchased from the Armory after unlocking the Keymaker perk by reaching...
How to Find and Use DCON in Marathon
Marathon’s free open beta is climbing Steam charts, driven by its distinctive art style and extraction‑shooter gameplay. Central to player retention is the DCON, a drop‑box located atop the Station building in the northeastern Perimeter map. Several high‑value contracts—such as...
Genshin Impact Linnea Pre-Farm Guide: Details About Ascension and Talent Materials
Genshin Impact introduces Linnea, a 5‑star Geo bow character in version 6.5, with a detailed pre‑farm guide outlining all ascension and talent requirements. Advancing Linnea from level 1 to 90 demands 420,000 Mora, 46 Plume of the Fallen Watcher drops, and a total...
Vice City Stories Sells over 7 Million Copies Worldwide
NEW: We've got a new sales stat for...Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories? In an effort to block someone's attempt to trademark "Vice City Subs", Take Two's lawyers said VCS sold over 7 million copies since launch. (Prior disclosed stat was...
MLB Challenges Call of Duty’s “World Series” Trademark
NEW: Major League Baseball took issue this week with the name of Call of Duty's World Series of Warzone esports series, citing potential brand confusion Activision then bailed on the WSoW trademark I'd be surprised if they try using "World Series" again https://t.co/cLQszoDA9i
Corsair Closes Drop Store; Products Will Live On in "New Homes"
Corsair announced it will fully absorb Drop, closing the Drop.com storefront by March 31, 2026, with the final order deadline on March 25. The move follows Corsair’s 2023 acquisition of Drop, aimed at expanding its peripheral portfolio beyond core gaming keyboards and...
Best Pokemon in Legends Z-A’s Season 7 Ranked Battles
Season 7 of Pokémon Legends Z‑A’s ranked battles permits two restricted Legendary Pokémon per team, resulting in a meta dominated by legendary spam. Rayquaza emerges as the top pick thanks to its Mega Evolution and ability to hold a Focus Sash, followed by...
New Details As Old School RuneScape's Deadman All Stars, Jagex' First-Ever US Event, Ticket Sales Begin
Jagex has opened ticket sales for Old School RuneScape’s Deadman All Stars, its inaugural U.S. live tournament, with finals set for June 20 in Chicago. The event features six invited teams—Dino Nuggets, Odablock Warriors, Framed Friends, Westham Weasels, Rhys Rhinos, and...
All Factions in Marathon and How to Unlock Them
Marathon launches with six playable factions, but only CyberAcme is available from the start. Players must finish the introductory missions to access NuCaloric, Traxus, Mida, Arachne and the hidden Sekiguchi faction, each requiring distinct in‑game actions such as data retrieval,...
‘One of the Most Complex Menus I’ve Ever Seen’: Ninja Fumes over Marathon UI
Popular streamer Ninja described Bungie's reboot of Marathon as having "one of the most complex menus I've ever seen," echoing frustrations from fellow creators like Summit1g. The extraction‑shooter’s deep gear, contract, and faction systems translate into layered tabs and sub‑menus...
Tekken 8 Season 3 Balance Update Plans and Direction Details Revealed Where They Plan to Go 'Back to Basics'
Bandai Namco announced Tekken 8 Season 3, rolling out Version 3.00 on March 16 (JST) for the West and March 17 (JST) in Japan. The update follows two guiding principles—“Refined Balance” for incremental tweaks and “Back to Basics” to ensure offensive‑defensive exchanges behave predictably. Key system changes include...
(PR) Razer Launches Kraken Kitty V2 - Hello Kitty Rose Gold Edition Headset
Razer announced the Kraken Kitty V2 – Hello Kitty Rose Gold Edition, a limited‑edition gaming headset created with Sanrio. The headset features metallic pink earcups, rose‑gold shimmer, Razer Chroma RGB lighting, 40 mm TriForce drivers, and a HyperClear cardioid microphone. It...
Ragnarok X: Next Generation, Gravity's Reimagined, 3D Ragnarok Online, Is Now on Steam
Gravity’s reimagined Ragnarok X: Next Generation (ROX) has launched on Steam, expanding its availability beyond the earlier releases on Android, iOS, and PC. The title transforms the classic 2D MMORPG into a fully 3D world, retaining the original storyline, job...
Wolves Esports Partners With Luna Esports for ePremier League
Wolves Esports announced a partnership with Luna Esports to field a team in EA Sports FC’s ePremier League. The roster features Diogo “Diogo” Mendes and Goncalo “RastaArtur” Pinto, both members of Luna, the Portuguese organization founded by Premier League forward...
Dungeon & Fighter Mobile to Unveil 2026 Update Plans at 4th Anniversary DM Event
Nexon will host a Director’s Message event on March 8 to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and unveil its first‑half 2026 update roadmap, featuring a live Q&A with Neople Director Ok Seong‑tae. The company also introduced the Battleground of...
Pokémon Sapphire And Ruby ROM Support Found In FireRed/LeafGreen Switch Files, Dataminer Claims
The Nintendo Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen launched hours ago, and dataminers quickly uncovered hidden details. Among the changes, player‑name profanity is now blocked and the classic Aurora and Mystic Tickets are present for limited‑time events. More strikingly, the...
I Give Up. The Bloodborne Remake Is Dead. The Nightmare Was Reality All Along
Bloodborne’s long‑awaited remake has been officially abandoned after Bluepoint Games, the studio behind Sony’s recent high‑profile remasters, pitched the project in early 2025 and was denied. Sony’s shutdown of Bluepoint removed the most viable development partner, while FromSoftware’s creator Hidetaka...
Gods Before Us Puzzle Solutions in World of Warcraft Midnight
World of Warcraft: Midnight entered early access, with a full launch slated for later this year. The "Gods Before Us" quest features two distinct puzzles—a offering challenge that requires Bonecarapace Fangs and Bloodvein Cloth, and a memory puzzle involving eight...
Mind Shaper Lets You Have Direct Interaction with Memories of Patients, Out Now
Indie studio Blyts released Mind Shaper, a free Android puzzle‑adventure that immerses players in patients' memories. Players assume the role of eccentric neuroscientist Dr. Edgar Lucien, navigating six hand‑drawn mindscapes to reconstruct fragmented trauma. The game combines classic point‑and‑click mechanics...
Bloodborne Remake Reportedly Shot Down By FromSoftware As Bluepoint Games Scrambled For Ideas
Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake to Sony, but FromSoftware rejected the proposal. The decision aligns with Hidetaka Miyazaki’s reported reluctance to let external studios touch the title. After its God of War multiplayer project was cancelled, Bluepoint scrambled for...
ASUS Launches ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, TUF VG27AQE5A and ZenScreen MB16NCG/MB16FC Gaming & Portable Monitors
ASUS Korea unveiled four new monitors aimed at gamers and hybrid‑work users: the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A, and two ZenScreen portable models, MB16NCG and MB16FC. The OLED flagship delivers a 27‑inch QHD panel with a 280 Hz refresh...
Final Fantasy IV's First Live Letter Announced For 7.5 Patches, Heralding End Of Dawntrail Expansion
Square Enix will host the next Final Fantasy XIV "Letter from the Producer" live stream on March 14 at 4:00 a.m. PST. The broadcast, featuring Executive Producer Naoki Yoshida and Community Services Manager Toshio Murouchi, will preview content slated for patch 7.5,...
Sudden Attack Donates 20th Anniversary Pop-Up Store Proceeds to Support Descendants of Korean Independence Patriots
Sudden Attack celebrated its 20th anniversary with a pop‑up store in Seoul, generating roughly KRW 52 million from merchandise sales. Nexon pledged 100 % of the proceeds to Habitat for Humanity Korea, earmarking the funds for housing assistance. The donation funded home renovations...
KRAFTON to Host Large-Scale Fan Festival Celebrating PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ 9th Anniversary
KRAFTON announced a large‑scale fan festival to mark the ninth anniversary of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. The “PUBG 9th Anniversary Festival” will be held on March 28 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium under the theme “STILL HERE, ALLDAY.” The event will feature an...
Netmarble Union Accuses ZEMPOT of Forcing Recommended Resignations After Project Shutdown, Demands Job Security Plan
The Netmarble labor union alleges that ZEMPOT, a Netmarble affiliate, forced 13 employees into a “recommended resignation” scheme after a project was shut down. Workers were placed on standby, offered 80% of their wages or three months of consolation pay,...
Grab Razer’s Officially Licensed Pokémon-Themed Gaming Peripherals — Keyboards, Mice, and Headsets Celebrate 30 Years of the Franchise
Razer has unveiled an officially licensed Pokémon‑themed line of gaming peripherals to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The collection includes the BlackWidow V4 X keyboard, Cobra mouse and Kraken V4 X headset in a yellow‑black starter‑Pokémon scheme, priced between $59.99...
Jagex Introduces RuneScape Road to Restoration Plans for The Grand Exchange and Wants Your Feedback
Jagex has unveiled the next phase of its Road to Restoration series, focusing on the Grand Exchange—the player‑driven marketplace that has seen little change since its 2007 launch. The company acknowledges longstanding pain points such as sluggish transaction speeds, opaque...
Action Rogue-Lite Cryptical Path Heading to Nintendo Switch
Alchemy Games and Old Skull Games announced that their roguelite dungeon‑crawler Cryptical Path will debut on Nintendo Switch on March 4, 2026. The game uniquely lets players act as both hero and dungeon master, blending fast‑paced action with procedural level‑design....
Warframe "The Shadowgrapher" Update Launches March 25th, 2026
Digital Extremes announced that the Warframe "The Shadowgrapher" update will go live on March 25, 2026 across all platforms. The patch introduces the 64th Warframe, Follie, featuring ink‑based, reality‑bending powers, and a new solo‑or‑co‑op mode called Follie's Hunt. Additional content...
Resident Evil Requiem Interactive Maps of Care Center, Raccoon City, and More
Polygon released interactive maps for Resident Evil Requiem covering key locations such as the Care Center, Wrenwood Hotel, Water Treatment Plant, and East Raccoon City. The maps pinpoint hidden ammo, weapons, safes, and crafting recipes that players might otherwise overlook....
Black Desert Online Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Western Release, Console Marks Six Years of Cross-Play
Black Desert Online marks its 10th anniversary in the West with a series of in‑game events, new Vell spawns, and community contests. The console version celebrates six years of cross‑play, offering a 1,000% XP Hot Time and special boss encounters....
Rare Super Pocket Handheld Comes With Banjo-Kazooie
Blaze Entertainment unveiled a Rare‑branded Evercade Super Pocket handheld, slated for worldwide release in June 2026 at $69.99/£49.99/€59.99. The limited edition ships with Banjo‑Kazooie pre‑installed and a curated library of twelve classic Rare titles, including two games not found on...
Resident Evil Requiem's Zombies Shine with Unexpected Soul
in my review i highlight the zombie behavior as the best thing about resident evil requiem. there’s so much soul in these undead. https://t.co/HLbAkArGDa https://t.co/pj3oByx9W0
Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5 Review – Definitive Edition
To mark its eighth anniversary, Kingdom Come: Deliverance received a PS5 Definitive Edition that lifts the original console ports to PC‑ultra visual quality and native 60 fps performance. The upgrade adds dynamic resolution, higher‑resolution textures and FSR‑upscaled 4K, while loading times...