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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Everything You Need to Craft Carbon Line in Starsand Island
Starsand Island requires players to craft a Spinning Wheel before they can produce Carbon Line, a material essential for the Plume Bow and late‑stage bag upgrades. The Spinning Wheel blueprint is bought from Zerine’s General Store and needs five Softwood Planks, while Carbon Line itself is made from four Fibers and one Charcoal produced in a Charcoal Kiln. Crafting the Plume Bow also demands five Hardwood Planks and six Carbon Lines at a Worktable II, linking workstation upgrades to mid‑game progression. The guide outlines these steps to help explorers clear Zephyria’s quests and earn extra NPC rewards.
Emberville – Convergence Games Showcase ’26 Trailer
Cygnus Cross released a new trailer for Emberville, showcasing fresh gameplay and announcing a high‑profile addition to its voice cast. Actor Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin’s Creed Origins, joins the roster, while Alex Jordan returns as both core cast member...
Tag-Team Fighting-Infused RPG A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Announced for PC
Montreal studio BadRez Games announced A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara, a PC‑only JRPG that merges narrative‑driven storytelling with tag‑team fighting mechanics. Players control teenage martial artist Maya and wolf‑man Mindara, switching between them in real‑time combat that rewards bond‑based combo upgrades. The...
EFootball 2026 Starter Set Gabriel Batistuta Pack Review
Konami’s eFootball 2026 releases a Gabriel Batistuta Epic Starter Set, priced at 500 coins in‑game or cheaper via the webstore, and includes the player’s Fox In The Box card plus 50 free coins and EXP tokens. The card emphasizes static...
Sony's Bluepoint Games Might Be Gone, But We'll Never Forget Their 'Impossible Port' For Xbox 360
Sony announced the abrupt shutdown of Bluepoint Games, the studio behind acclaimed remakes such as Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls. Among its lesser‑known achievements was the technically demanding port of Titanfall to the Xbox 360, released in 2014. Bluepoint...
Meet the Cast of Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main‑line entry in Capcom’s long‑running franchise, launches in less than a week. The game is set thirty years after Raccoon City’s destruction and follows new FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft alongside series veteran Leon Kennedy. Voice...
Remake Specialist Bluepoint Games, Co-Developer of God of War Ragnarok, Shut Down by Sony
Phil Spencer and Xbox president Sarah Bond are exiting Microsoft’s gaming division, ending a decade‑long era of leadership that oversaw the acquisition of Bethesda, Activision and other studios. Asha Sharma, formerly head of Microsoft’s CoreAI product, will assume the role...
Blackburn's Raw Dev Diary on Delay Feels Ancient
Joe Blackburn doing that raw and personal dev diary to talk fans through The Final Shape delay feels like a lifetime ago https://t.co/aSJAcanmKV
Bungie Shares 'Music of Marathon' Dev Insights Ahead of Server Slam Next Week
Bungie released a new Developer Insights video titled “Music of Marathon,” featuring composer Ryan Lott and audio director Chase Combs discussing the game's soundtrack creation. The video reveals how the team treated the game world, Tau Ceti, as the hero...
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection's Physical Deluxe Edition on Sale with a Nice Discount, but It May Not Last for Long
Physical collector’s edition of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is on sale at Woot, discounted 36% from $70 to $45 for the PS5 version. The Deluxe Edition includes a steelbook, collector’s box, arcade flyers, and mini‑marquees, and the promotion runs until...
Razer Unveils$500 Flagship Gaming Keyboard — Huntsman Signature Edition Built From CNC-Machined Aluminum, Featuring 8,000 Hz Polling and Snap Tap
Razer has introduced the Huntsman Signature Edition, a $499.99 flagship keyboard built with a CNC‑machined aluminum chassis and a PVD‑finished back plate. It retains the Huntsman V3 Pro internals, featuring Razer’s Gen 2 optical switches that deliver an 8,000 Hz polling rate. The...
Bluepoint's Missteps: From Remakes to Cancelled Live-Service
It's not a crime to acquire Bluepoint after they remade Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, have them make a God of War live-service game, cancel that game, and then close them down. But it fucking should be.
Bluepoint Games to Close After Five Game‑Free Years
A source confirms reporting that Bluepoint Games will be shut down in March after five years without releasing a game. A live service project it was working on was canceled in early 2025. https://t.co/iDyik1yFVj
Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint, Developer of Demon’s Souls Remake
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Demon's Souls remake, effective March 2026. The closure will affect roughly 70 employees, marking the fifth PlayStation studio closure in recent years. Sony cited an...
Arc Raiders Streamer Symfuhny Keeps Facing Cheating Allegations
Twitch star Mason "Symfuhny" Lanier is again under fire for alleged aimbot use in Arc Raiders, with recent Reddit clips showing his crosshair snapping to unseen enemies on the Stella Montis map. The community is split: some viewers label the footage...
Qiddiya-Owned RTS Takes Control of Evolution Championship Series
Qiddiya City’s esports subsidiary RTS has acquired the remaining stake in the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) after India‑based NODWIN Gaming sold its equity. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, makes RTS the sole owner of the premier fighting‑game...
Biggest Esports Titles Today: A Structured Overview of the Most Popular Competitive Games
The article maps the current esports hierarchy, highlighting the ten most competitive titles such as League of Legends, Counter‑Strike 2, Dota 2 and emerging mobile powerhouses like Honor of Kings. It explains how publisher‑backed leagues, open qualifiers and seasonal championships create stable...
Go Ape Ship Is an Among Us-Like Frantic Co-Op Multiplayer Game, Out Now
Go Ape Ship, a new co‑op multiplayer game from Sound Games, launches on Android and other platforms, letting up to eight players control a crew of Astrochimps to keep a spacecraft running. The title features over 40 mini‑games across eight...
Arc System Works Announces Donutal
Arc System Works America unveiled *Donutal*, a narrative‑driven alien‑screening adventure slated for a 2026 Steam release, and opened its store page with a free demo today. Players assume the role of a Chief Xeno Inspector in 2206, interrogating groups of...
Dead in Antares Launches on Steam, Expanding Ishtar Games’ Survival RPG Series
Ishtar Games and publisher NACON have launched Dead in Antares on Steam, expanding the studio’s long‑running “Dead In” survival RPG series. The new title shifts the franchise to a sci‑fi setting, tasking players with managing a ten‑person crew stranded on...
Villion:Code BGM Previews Added with More Gameplay Features & Key Characters Introduced
Compile Heart has refreshed the Villion:Code website, unveiling new combat mechanics, a roster of eight story‑central characters, and audio samples from composer Tsukasa Masuko. The update details features such as a ring‑out prevention QTE, Skill Switch, Stun & Elemental Unleash,...
Steam Game Is Changing Its Original Art to Avoid AI Accusations
Transport Fever 3, Urban Games' upcoming transport‑tycoon simulation, sparked controversy when beta footage showed characters that many players mistook for AI‑generated art. Although the studio insists the visuals are handcrafted, it announced a redesign to eliminate any AI‑like appearance. The move...
I Played Microsoft Flight Simulator with This Revolutionary Joystick Disguised as a Controller — and I'm in Love with It
The Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller is a compact, PC‑only flight‑sim peripheral that packs authentic aircraft controls into a travel‑friendly package. Priced at $149.99, it features a Hall‑Effect thumbstick, interchangeable levers, and a rugged carrying case, while allowing deep customization of...
WoW Addon Disarmament Shouldn't Be Judged Before Midnight, Says Blizzard
Blizzard’s 12.0 pre‑patch for World of Warcraft introduced “addon disarmament,” stripping real‑time combat addons like WeakAuras of their data access. The change forces players to rely on Blizzard’s revamped in‑game UI tools as the upcoming Midnight expansion is built for...
WoW Previews Midnight's Harandar Zone and New Allied Race, the Haranir
World of Warcraft: Midnight adds Harandar, a bioluminescent fungal jungle zone nestled among the World Tree roots. The area introduces the Haranir, a new unlockable allied race with unique face and body paint customizations. Players can explore the Legends of...
New Space Extraction Game Star Wrath Lets You Build, Fly, and Then Totally Destroy a Bunch of Spaceships
Star Wrath is an upcoming multiplayer extraction‑action game set in space, where players must build modular ships before engaging in high‑stakes dogfights and loot runs. The reveal trailer highlights visceral combat with visible damage and a clear loop of recruiting...
EA’s Apex Legends Joins the Esports Nations Cup 2026
Electronic Arts’ free‑to‑play battle‑royale Apex Legends has been added to the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, scheduled for November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature 40 national teams in a round‑robin group stage, with the top 20 advancing...
Opus Magnum From Zachtronics Is Getting a Big New 'De Re Metallica' DLC
Zachtronics announced that Opus Magnum will receive a major DLC titled De Re Metallica on March 17, 2026. The expansion adds 17 new puzzles across three chapters, introduces three fresh alchemical glyphs and a Solitaire variant, and tells a pre‑quel story about alchemist Saverio Daas. The original...
League of Legends Patch 26.4 Sets the Stage for First Stand
Patch 26.4 is Riot Games’ final balance update before the First Stand international event, aiming to smooth the competitive meta. The patch tones down burst and late‑game scaling on dominant picks such as Aphelios, Gwen, and Syndra while giving modest...
Ubisoft Confirms Layoffs at Toronto Studio, but Insists Splinter Cell’s Remake Is Still Coming
Ubisoft confirmed it is laying off roughly 40 employees, about 8% of its Toronto studio, one of the company’s largest development hubs. The cuts come as part of a broader restructuring that introduces autonomous "creative houses" and aims to trim...
Epic Games Release Final Free Quixel Mixer
Epic Games announced the final offline release of Quixel Mixer, version 2023.1.0, marking the end of updates for the once‑free texturing app. The package includes over 800 free asset packs totaling more than 30 GB and will continue to work offline. Existing...
France Authorises Three-Year Trial Decree for Games with Monetisable Digital Objects
France has enacted a three‑year experimental decree authorising games with monetisable digital objects (JONUM) under the oversight of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux. The framework mandates full identity verification, weekly spending and playtime caps, and mandatory self‑exclusion tools. It also...
Australian Esports League Joins Forces with Australian Grand Prix for Esports Tournament
The Australian Esports League has teamed up with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to launch the Victorian Virtual Grand Prix, a student‑focused esports tournament. Primary school pupils will race in‑person on February 28 at Kingsville Primary, while secondary students compete online...
Rocket League Championship Series Partners With Michelin
Rocket League Championship Series announced Michelin as its newest official partner, extending the tire maker’s brand into the esports arena. Michelin’s logo will appear in‑game, on broadcasts, social channels, and other media assets. The partnership was unveiled alongside the RLCS 2026...
How Different Types of Technology Have Built the New Casino Floor
Advances in live‑streaming, mobile‑first design, and random number generators have reshaped online casino experiences. High‑resolution 4K cameras, OCR and AR enable seamless live dealer games from providers like Evolution and Playtech. HTML5‑optimized mobile apps, now exceeding 30 in New Jersey,...
Ice Maze: A Free Game That Makes English Learning Fun
Ice Maze is a free, browser‑based puzzle game that teaches English sentence structure through colour‑coded semantics. Developed by James Abela of Garden International School, the game lets students navigate a rabbit through mazes, collecting words to form grammatically correct sentences....
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 57K Units and Switch Family Sells 26K Units
Nintendo’s second‑generation console, the Switch 2, topped Japan’s hardware sales for the week of 9‑15 February, moving 57,779 units. The broader Switch family—including OLED, Lite and the original model—added another 26,481 units, bringing total weekly hardware shipments to over 84,000. PlayStation 5 titles...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Getting a Paldea-Themed Booster Pack
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch a new Paldean‑themed booster pack, “Paldean Wonders,” on February 26, 2026. The set spotlights the Scarlet and Violet starters—Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly—and adds region‑specific cards such as Smoliv, Klawf, Pawmi, and Paldean Wooper. Highlight...
Poppy Playtime Bron's Personality, Appearances, and More
Bron, the red dinosaur mascot introduced by Playtime Co. in 1961, appears in Poppy Playtime Chapters 1 and 2 and is hinted to become the main antagonist in Chapter 3. The character’s personality is defined by a love of puns and a relentless work...
This Surprisingly Popular Steam MMO Is Now on the Epic Games Store, with a Free Starter Pack if You're Quick
Stalcraft X, the blocky post‑apocalypse MMO set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, has arrived on the Epic Games Store as a free‑to‑play title. To celebrate the launch, Epic is offering a limited‑time starter pack that includes weapons, ammo, wearables and...
FANTATALE’s SEA Adaptation Eternal Tower Saga Launches Soon on Mobile and PC with MMORPG Combat and Tower Exploration
TEENY.studio announced that Eternal Tower Saga, the Southeast Asian version of the anime‑style MMORPG FANTATALE, will launch on Android, iOS, and PC across the region. The game combines tower‑exploration combat with housing, guilds, alliances, and a variety of social mini‑games....
Best Overwatch Settings for Optimized PC Performance
The guide outlines optimal Overwatch 2 graphics and performance settings for both high‑end PCs and the Steam Deck handheld. It recommends fullscreen mode, disabling V‑Sync, enabling Nvidia Reflex + Boost, and keeping render scale at 100 % to maximize frame rates while preserving visual clarity....
MOUZ vs The MongolZ Headline Opening BLAST Open Rotterdam Matches
BLAST has released the opening schedule for BLAST Open Rotterdam, kicking off on March 18 and running through March 29. The first eight matches feature MOUZ versus The MongolZ on March 19, alongside matchups such as Team Falcons vs NRG...
Todd Howard Says Bethesda Isn't 'Fully Ignoring' AI
Bethesda game director Todd Howard said the studio is not ignoring AI but is using it only for data‑driven tasks, not for creative content. He described AI as an analytical tool to speed up big‑data and player‑behavior analysis while preserving...
How To Get Pets in Survive The Cold (Roblox)
The guide explains how players can acquire pets in the Roblox survival title Survive the Cold. Pets appear frozen throughout the map and must be taken to a home base and left by a campfire for five minutes to thaw....
Pax Dei's Master Crafting and Crafting XP Will Go Live Tomorrow With Verse 5.1.2
Pax Dei will roll out the Verse 5.1.2 update tomorrow, bringing Master Crafting and a Crafting XP overhaul to live servers. Items crafted with a 95 %+ success rate can now become Master Crafted, gaining permanent power boosts and credit to the maker....
Lost in Genshin Impact's Lore? One Dedicated Traveler Has Mapped It All Out
A Reddit contributor known as Historical-Photo2587 has built an exhaustive Genshin Impact lore map on Mural.co, visualizing the game’s 6,500‑year timeline in bite‑sized segments. The interactive board stitches together story quests, artifact descriptions, weapon lore, TCG cards, enemy backgrounds, and...
Fnatic Issues Statement Following Recent Online Player Abuse
Fnatic issued a public statement reaffirming its zero‑tolerance stance toward online abuse targeting its players, after a spike in personal attacks and death threats. The organization unveiled an action plan that includes reporting threats to authorities and imposing bans on...
League of Legends Americas Cup 2026 Format and Schedule Revealed
Riot Games unveiled the inaugural League of Legends Americas Cup, slated for March 4‑8 in São Paulo. The tournament pits the second‑ and third‑place teams from the LCS Lock‑In and CBLOL Cup in a double‑elimination bracket, with opening best‑of‑three matches followed by...
Valve Steam Deck Mistakes to Avoid for a Simpler, Smoother Setup
Poladr0id’s guide warns Steam Deck owners that over‑customising the handheld can destabilise the system and diminish enjoyment. The author stresses that a few purposeful tweaks—like controller remapping—outperform a clutter of plugins. Cheap accessories such as low‑grade chargers and cases often...