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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PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 7
Lynxbyte Games and Mostly Games announced that PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 7, following its PC debut on Steam a year earlier. The 2D narrative‑driven platformer features a one‑shot mechanic where failures permanently alter a branching storyline, offering multiple endings. Players guide an office intern through platforming, stealth, and absurd scenarios as they attempt to save—or doom—the world. The console rollout broadens the title’s reach to mainstream gamers.
Why Do Switch 2 Ports of RE Requiem and FF7 Remake Have Bad Hair?
Nintendo’s Switch 2 struggles with hair rendering in recent ports, notably Resident Evil Requiem and Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The issue stems from the console’s reliance on Nvidia’s DLSS AI upscaler, which blurs fine hair details when internal resolution is lowered for performance....
Qureate Reveals Bunny Garden 2 Sequel
Japanese indie studio Qureate announced the sequel Bunny Garden 2 during its 2026‑2027 Digest, slated for a Spring 2026 launch. The game will retain three returning heroines—Kana, Miuka, and Rin—and introduce a new character, Erisa, voiced by Yukina Shuto. New...
Cards and Castles Ultimate Launches on Android with Multiple New Features
Red Team Games has launched Cards and Castles Ultimate on Android, extending its tactical card‑board franchise to mobile. The third installment blends deck‑building with grid‑based combat, offering seven distinct factions and more than 350 collectible cards. New systems include Draft...
How to Get a Free Mega Garchomp Z in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with New Mystery Gift
Nintendo announced a free Mega Garchomp Z for Pokémon Legends: Z‑A via a new Mystery Gift released during the 30‑year Pokémon Presents stream. Players receive the Garchompite Z after claiming the gift and defeating a Mega Garchomp Z in a Hyperspace Lumiose battle....
Stellar Blade Director Clashes with Nier Automata Designer Following Accusations of an AI-Generated Celebratory Image
Stellar Blade director Hyung‑Tae Kim posted an image celebrating Yoko Taro’s new Evangelion project that combined the anime’s heroine Asuka with the iconic Emil heads from Nier: Automata. Yoshikaze Matsushita, the original creator of the Emil design, accused Kim of using...
Türkiye Backs Games Studios with Array of New Incentives and Financial Support
Turkey has overhauled its tech incentive framework, consolidating fragmented programs into a single model for mobile‑game studios and software exporters. The new scheme offers up to 25 million TL in marketing subsidies, 50 million TL for digital product promotion, and a 50 %...
Mellow Launches Support Program for Indie Game Studios
Mellow, a contractor‑management platform for freelancers, has unveiled Indie Launchpad, a six‑month support program for indie game studios. The initiative grants full access to Mellow’s global talent pool, covering more than 100 countries, enabling studios to hire remote developers, artists,...
Universal Tower Defense Units Guide
Pocket Tactics released a comprehensive guide covering every summonable unit in the mobile gacha title Universal Tower Defense. The article lists each character’s element, abilities, and rarity, and explains the steep rarity odds—Mythic (0.5%), Legendary (2%), Epic (16%), Rare (81.5%)....
Alienware Collegiate Clash Returns in 2026
Alienware announced the return of its Collegiate Clash esports tournament for a second season, running from March through an April LAN final. The 2026 edition will feature 24 North American colleges, with online qualifiers in early March and a double‑elimination...
How to Marry Music and Gaming Creativity | Johnny Galvatron Interview
Johnny Galvatron, once frontman of Australian glam‑rock band The Galvatrons, has pivoted to video game development, merging his musical roots with interactive media. His new titles weave synth‑rock soundscapes directly into gameplay mechanics, creating a seamless audio‑visual experience. The interview...
Hall of Fame: Olofmeister
Swedish CS:GO star Olof "olofmeister" Kajbjer has been inducted into the Hall of Fame as the first player whose career began in Counter‑Strike 1.6. He amassed two Major titles, a Major MVP, and was 2015 Player of the Year, contributing 18...
BC.Game Tops ESL’s February Annual Incentive Standings
BC.Game topped ESL’s February Annual Incentive standings after its appearance at IEM Kraków 2026, posting the highest average viewership of 569,201 and earning eight Viewership Points. The squad advanced through the Play‑In round, beating Legacy and Ninjas in Pyjamas, but...
KASSO GAIDEN: EftS Lets You Ride the Beat in a Neon Skaterverse, Now Globally Available on Mobile
Japanese broadcaster TBS and developer Now Production have released KASSO GAIDEN: Escape from the Skaterverse (EftS), an endless‑runner rhythm skateboarding game, worldwide on Android and iOS. The title features 43 customizable boards, 35 distinct tricks, seven street courses, and a...
Teardown's Multiplayer Update Rolls Out Next Month, so Start Packing a Voxel Lorry with Mates and Explosives
Teardown, the voxel‑destruction sandbox from Tuxedo Labs, is adding full multiplayer on March 12. The update brings cooperative campaign play, sandbox hijinks, and several new multiplayer modes, extending the game beyond its solo roots. Developers also hinted at a multiplayer racing...
Team Liquid Partners With Sunderland AFC for ePremier League
Team Liquid and Sunderland AFC announced a strategic partnership to field a joint squad in EA Sports FC’s ePremier League. EA Sports FC players Paulo Neto and Gabriel “Young” Freitas will compete under a co‑branded jersey, representing both entities. The...
Bride and Groom Compete Against Each Other in Soul Calibur 2 During Their Wedding Celebration
At their wedding, a newly‑wed couple staged a live Soul Calibur 2 match, choosing the classic 2002 fighting game for their celebration. Both players selected the character Mitsurugi and demonstrated precise arcade‑stick inputs, indicating significant practice. The event was captured and shared...
Gray Zone Warfare Update 0.4.0 Features Revamped Task System
Gray Zone Warfare announced its 0.4.0 “Spearhead” update, revamping the task system with map‑bound objectives and intel photos to cut down on external wiki lookups. Quest and trader progression have been streamlined, reducing the grind in starter towns. The patch...
Spider-Man's Iconic Advanced Suit Looks Excellent in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Insomniac’s Advanced Suit 2.0, first seen in Marvel’s Spider‑Man 2, will be featured as an alternate costume in Arc System Works’ fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The suit is part of the $99.99/£94.99 Ultimate Edition, which bundles five costumes, though...
Introducing Pokémon Winds and Waves Starters
Pokémon Winds and Waves will launch in 2027, and its three starter Pokémon were unveiled at the February 2026 Pokémon Presents. The grass‑type bird Browt, fire‑type puppy Pombon, and water‑type lizard Gecqua each bring distinct aesthetic themes and early fan reactions. While Pombon has...
Multiple ACA NeoGeo PC Games Delisted as Hamster Adds Xbox Play Anywhere Support
Hamster has begun removing PC versions of several ACA NeoGeo titles from the Microsoft Store while rolling out Xbox Play Anywhere support across its catalog. The delisted games include Aero Fighters 3, Sengoku, Crossed Swords and Shock Troopers 2nd Squad, and the publisher...
New Kids Gaming Hub Netflix Playground Soft-Launches in the Philippines
Netflix has soft‑launched Netflix Playground, a kids‑focused gaming hub, in the Philippines. The ad‑free service is bundled at no extra cost with a standard Netflix subscription and targets preschool‑ and kindergarten‑age children. It offers a suite of minigames featuring familiar...
Malaysia to Develop Esports Guidelines as Regulator Expresses Support
Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, together with the Digital Ministry, announced plans to develop formal esports guidelines aimed at curbing online violence and extremist content among young gamers. The initiative follows concerns that in‑game chat can expose minors to...
Pokémon World Championship 2026 Heads to San Francisco
Pokémon announced that the 2026 World Championship will run from August 28‑30 in San Francisco, with finals at the Chase Center. The event coincides with the inaugural Pokémon XP fan experience, featuring cosplay contests and workshops. Nearly 3,000 competitors will battle...
Amazon MGM Begins Production on God of War Series
#AmazonMGM is full on their iconic video game adaptations era, releasing our first look at the #GodofWar streaming series, unveiling a still of #Kratos and #Atreus, to announce that production of the series based on the popular game has officially...
The Steam Deck Is an Adequate Vessel for Resident Evil Requiem, Despite Missing Desktop-Grade Smoothness
Resident Evil Requiem runs adequately on Valve’s Steam Deck when paired with the Low graphics preset and AMD’s FSR 3.1 upscaling, delivering 30‑45 fps in most sections and occasional peaks near 60 fps. The handheld’s 1280×720 output leaves black bars on its 800p...
Pokémon XP Detailed: Tickets Go on Sale Soon
The Pokémon XP interest list opens April 2‑23, letting fans apply for attendance at the August 28‑30 event in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Single‑day tickets are priced at $120 for adults and $70 for children, while a multi‑day pass required for Championship Sunday costs...
The Switch 2 Needs a Great, Exclusive Pokémon Game – Will Winds and Waves Finally Oblige?
Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next‑generation mainline titles, were unveiled in a striking trailer and confirmed as exclusive launches for the upcoming Switch 2, slated for 2027. The footage showcases dramatically upgraded visuals, including detailed environments, water effects, and underwater exploration,...
Gen 10 Pokémon Games Announced During Pokemon Day 2026
The Pokémon Company announced the tenth‑generation titles, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Set in a tropical locale, the games feature dramatically improved water visuals that outshine previous entries. The first trailer revealed three new starter Pokémon—Browt,...
British Esports Signs Armed Forces Covenant
The British Esports Federation signed the Armed Forces Covenant on December 4, 2025, committing to support serving personnel, veterans, and their families. The pledge includes discounts on facilities, work‑experience opportunities, and access to supply‑chain partners. British Esports will collaborate with...
MOUZ and Razer Renew Partnership for Two More Years
MOUZ has extended its strategic partnership with gaming hardware leader Razer for an additional two years, marking the longest‑standing collaboration in the German organization’s history. The renewal emphasizes joint local engagement initiatives, leveraging both companies’ Hamburg headquarters for smoother operations....
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Comes to Nintendo Switch 2’s GameCube Library Next Month
Nintendo announced that Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will join the Switch 2 GameCube library next month as part of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The title becomes the ninth GameCube game available through the service, following a lineup that already includes classics like The Legend of Zelda:...
Resident Evil Village Switch 2 Review - a Port as Perfect as Lady D
Resident Evil Village arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 as a flawless port, delivering PS5‑level graphics and stable frame rates in both docked and handheld modes. The launch coincides with two other Resident Evil titles—Resident Evil 7 and the new Requiem—making three games...
Running With Scissors Announced Horror First Person Shooter Flesh & Wire
Running With Scissors unveiled Flesh & Wire, a horror‑first‑person shooter set in the POSTAL universe. Players control Angel, a college student navigating a surreal Dreamscape while hunting the Postal Dude across Arizona. The game blends conventional firearms with otherworldly artifacts...
How to Get Apiary and Terrarium in Fields of Mistria
The Fourth Major Update (0.15.0) for *Fields of Mistria* introduces the Apiary and Terrarium, new farm structures that turn captured insects into honey, bait, and pheromones. Players unlock them by completing a Luc‑issued quest that requires Town Rank 30 and shipping...
Sony Confirms a Major PS5 Pro Upgrade Is Rolling Out Today with Resident Evil Requiem
Sony announced that the PlayStation 5 Pro is receiving an upgraded PSSR upscaling engine, built on AMD’s FSR 4, starting with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem. The new PSSR promises 4K resolution at 60 fps without sacrificing frame rate, addressing earlier complaints about image...
CHERRY XTRFY Teams up with Counter-Strike Legend HeatoN
CHERRY XTRFY has appointed Counter‑Strike legend Emil “HeatoN” Christensen as a brand ambassador. In his new role HeatoN will represent the company at events, contribute to product development, and test upcoming gaming gear. The partnership builds on earlier collaborations, including...
How to Obtain The Fisch Pinions Aria Rod – Stats and Passives Included
The Fisch Pinions Aria rod has become the current meta weapon in Roblox's fishing game, thanks to its extreme 142% lure speed and 242% luck. Its passive suite includes a 42% Harmonized mutation that multiplies fish value 4.2‑fold and a...
Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED Launches in Japan as the Franchise Gets Another Shot at Mobile
Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED launched on Android and iOS in Japan, offering real‑time fighting battles that blend narrative arcs with competitive team combat. Players assemble squads from the Tokyo Manji Gang, Valhalla, Black Dragon, Tenjiku and other factions, leveraging timing‑based special...
Former Cloud9 Player Loki Signs with LCK Team Hanjin BRION
Hanjin BRION announced the signing of former Cloud9 mid laner Lee “Loki” Sang‑min on a two‑year contract lasting through 2027. The 20‑year‑old will vie for a starting spot alongside incumbent Roamer as the team prepares for the 2026 LCK regular...
Gambonanza Is the Best Balatro-Like Version of Chess yet and You Have to Try the Demo
Indie developer releases Gambonanza, a chess‑roguelike hybrid demo debuting at Steam Next Fest. The game condenses chess onto a tiny board where players spin a wheel for three starting pieces and must capture all enemy units within limited turns, with...
Rotating Gravity and Perimeter Movement in Phaser
Emanuele Feronato’s new tutorial demonstrates how to recreate the rotating‑gravity and perimeter‑based movement from the platformer *Be Brave, Barb* using pure geometry in Phaser. By extracting a shape’s outer loop from a Tiled map and assigning a simple terrain direction...
ALGS Online Open 2026 Watch Parties Revealed
Electronic Arts unveiled a slate of nine creators, casters and channels that will host watch parties for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Online Open 2026, which kicks off on February 28. The Americas will feature two streams – a...
Valve Steam Frame Hands-On : Plays Half-Life Alyx Standalone at 40–50 FPS
Valve’s Steam Frame is a standalone VR headset that also supports wireless PCVR. In hands‑on testing it ran Half‑Life Alyx at 40‑50 FPS on low settings, aided by dynamic foveated rendering and eye‑tracking. The device offers a high‑resolution display, lightweight ergonomics,...
Marathon: How to Play as Vandal
Marathon’s Vandal Shell is built for speed, offering the highest movement rate among the six classes. Its core abilities—Powerslide, Microjets, and the Disrupt Cannon—let players traverse maps quickly, reach high ground, and neutralize enemy shields. Effective Vandal play hinges on...
Dr Disrespect Pulls Another Fake Game Partnership with Marathon
Streamer Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm posted an X image implying an official partnership with Bungie’s shooter Marathon, using the #MarathonPartner tag. Bungie quickly refuted the claim, stating he has no partnership with the game. This follows a similar false partnership claim...
Planet of Lana 2 Xbox Achievements Reveal Secretive but Easier Completion
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will debut on Xbox Game Pass on March 5, 2026, bringing 25 Xbox achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore. Twenty‑two of those achievements are hidden secrets, revealed only after players meet specific in‑game conditions. The...
New Frostrail Video Delivers More Survival Train Horror Shooting Plus Weird Underground Tomb Raider Temples
Frostrail, the upcoming first‑person co‑op horror survival game from the Barotrauma team, released a new gameplay trailer showcasing underground, Tomb‑Raider‑inspired catacombs and more elaborate horror set pieces. The video adds layers of mystique to the train‑based premise, featuring abandoned churches...
The 5 Best Star Wars Games Ever: From 16-Bit to Modern Masterpieces
The article ranks the five most iconic Star Wars video games, spanning the 1992 SNES classic Super Star Wars to the GameCube‑era flight marvel Rogue Squadron II and the modern narrative hit Jedi Survivor. Each entry is evaluated on gameplay depth,...
Nowhere Prophet Brings Its Award-Winning Tactical Single-Player Card Battles to Mobile on March 13, 2026
Nowhere Prophet, the award‑winning tactical single‑player deck‑building RPG from Sharkbomb Studios, is slated for a mobile debut on Android and iOS on March 4, 2026, priced at $4.99. The game, previously praised on PC, blends Indian‑infused dust‑punk aesthetics with a unique mechanic...