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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New Dead or Alive Project and Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Announced
Koei Tecmo surprised fans at the State of Play event by unveiling Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and confirming a new Dead or Alive title for the series’ 30th anniversary. Last Round is an enhanced PS5 version of the 2019 game, bundling the full roster, DLC fighters, fresh costumes, an upgraded photo mode and performance upgrades, with both paid and free Core Fighters editions releasing June 25, 2026. The upcoming, untitled PS5 project features a teaser of Kasumi versus Ryu Hayabusa, signaling a fresh direction for the franchise. No further platform details or release windows were disclosed.
The State of Xbox Hardware in 2026, and What the Future Might Hold
Microsoft’s FY2026 Q2 earnings reveal a 9% YoY drop in total gaming revenue, with Xbox hardware sales plunging 32% due to lower console volumes. The filing attributes the broader gaming slowdown to a strong 2024 first‑party content year that inflated...
State of Play Extended Live Stream, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Highly Likely
PlayStation’s State of Play event on February 2 kicks off at 2 p.m. PT and will run for over an hour, longer than typical streams. The broadcast is expected to reveal new details for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a...
Death Stranding 2 PC Port Confirmed
Kojima Productions announced during the February 2026 State of Play that Death Stranding 2 will receive a PC port, slated for release on March 19, 2026. The port arrives after the game’s PS5 launch and will include DualSense controller support, frame generation, and...
Flexible Licensing Now Available
Phaser Editor introduces one‑time, fixed‑duration licences alongside its existing subscription plans. Developers can now purchase licences for one, three, or six months in either the Developer or Professional tier, eliminating auto‑renewal. The new system also adds licence transfer and gifting...
Sakura Miku Cinnamoroll Plush Appear
Sanrio and Crypton’s Hatsune Miku are releasing a new Sakura‑themed plush line featuring Cinnamoroll. Two four‑piece sets of 10 cm figures—one with the characters lying down, another standing—debut as Sega arcade prizes in Japan on March 13, 2026. The toys showcase Sakura Miku...
Ghost Gaming Announces Build Together Game Jam
Ghost Gaming announced the three‑day "Build Together: Gaming, Storytelling & Belonging" event for Feb. 20‑22 in Atlanta, spanning Georgia State University and Spelman College. The initiative, backed by Ghost Launchpad, Shine A Light Gaming, Georgia Humanities and other partners, aims...
Nvidia’s GeForce NOW Cloud Gaming Arrives on Fire TV Devices
Nvidia has rolled out a dedicated GeForce NOW app for select Amazon Fire TV devices, including the 2nd‑gen Fire TV Stick 4K and its Plus/Max variants. The service offers a free, ad‑supported tier with over 2,000 games limited to 1080p @ 60 FPS and...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Finally Debuts in March
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is set to launch on PS5 and PC on March 16, 2026, with a mobile release a week later on March 23, 2026. The game follows Tristan Liones, the son of series protagonists Meliodas and...
Apex Legends The Road Ahead 2026 Roadmap: New Legends, Loot Overhaul, and More
Respawn Entertainment unveiled the Road Ahead 2026 roadmap for Apex Legends, outlining content through Season 32. Season 28 launches now with Hardlight, Fuse rework, and updates to Bloodhound and Catalyst. Future seasons introduce new legends, a Skirmisher, Recon overhaul, Akimbo...
Reverse 1999 Drops Phase II of Its Mystery Box Carnival, Transporting You to 1936 Paris
Bluepoch Games has launched Phase II of the 2026 Mystery Box Carnival in Reverse 1999, transporting the game’s timeline from 1999 to a stylised 1936 Paris. The update introduces two new 6‑star Arcanists—Brume, a Parisian taxi driver, and Beryl, a legendary diviner—alongside...
We All Knew ARC Raiders Struck Gold. But the Actual Sales Put Most AAA Blockbusters to Shame
ARC Raiders sold over 14 million copies in just three months, delivering roughly $560 million in revenue and accounting for a significant share of Nexon's $3.1 billion earnings. The title outperformed many recent AAA blockbusters despite launching alongside heavyweight franchises like Battlefield 6 and...
How to Play Roadside Research with Your Friends
Roadside Research has launched into early access with a strong emphasis on cooperative play, supporting up to four players per session. The game works on both Xbox Game Pass and Steam, allowing hosts to create dedicated co‑op saves and invite...
Angels of Delusion Nangong Yu Playable in Zenless Zone Zero 2.7
HoYoVerse confirmed that Nangong Yu, the third member of the in‑game idol group Angels of Delusion, will become a playable character in Zenless Zone Zero version 2.7. The update, slated for March 24, 2026, introduces her as an Ether‑damage Agent...
The "Video Game Company Layoff Roulette" Ball Lands on Ubisoft… Again
Ubisoft announced a 200‑person voluntary departure plan, the largest single layoff since 2020, affecting roughly 1 % of its 17,000‑employee workforce. The cuts target corporate headquarters as part of a broader restructuring that also eliminates remote‑work flexibility, sparking discontent among staff....
Oddin.gg Secures Maryland Betting License
Oddin.gg announced it has secured a sports betting vendor license in Maryland, marking its seventh North American jurisdiction. The state’s betting market generated over $6.6 billion in wagers in 2025, adding significant volume to Oddin.gg’s portfolio. The company already operates in...
The Division 2 Bloody Valentine Event Guide
Ubisoft has relaunched the Bloody Valentine event in The Division 2, reintroducing the coveted Bloody Houndsman mask, gloves and backpack. Players must hunt down randomly spawning Mini Warhounds to earn a bounty that reveals the Houndsman's location and unlocks the outfit...
Meet Boston Named Official Destination Partner for RLCS Major 2026
Meet Boston has signed a partnership to become the official destination partner for the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 Boston Major. The four‑day event will run Feb. 19‑22 at Boston University’s Agganis Arena, featuring 16 elite teams competing for a...
Best Players for FC 26 That Ball Is Mine Evolution
FC 26 Ultimate Team has introduced the free That Ball is Mine Evolution, usable twice per player and offering both stat and overall boosts along with new playstyles. The evolution caps overall ratings at 86 and playstyle at 10, targeting...
ARC Raiders Shatters Records, Validates Nexon's Global Strategy
Junghun Lee, CEO of Nexon, said in an earnings release, “ARC Raiders, the biggest new game launch in Nexon’s history, is still growing and sustaining engagement 15 weeks after the October launch. The game has exceeded our most optimistic projections,...
Influencer-Driven Outrage Shapes Game Developers' Strategies
Enjoyed reading this former Highguard dev's thoughts on social media rewarding criticism. Game companies are increasingly focused on influencers to get the word out these days -- less so games press. But in a climate that rewards outrage, how does...
Pop Star The Weeknd Visits Street Fighter 6 Developers and Is Apparently a Big Fan of One Character in Particular
Pop star The Weeknd stopped by Capcom's Osaka headquarters, meeting the Street Fighter 6 development team and playing a few rounds, notably with his favorite character Chun‑Li. The visit was documented on Capcom’s social channels, showing the singer in a Capcom...
International Coalition Essential to Curb Digital Monopolies
A true fighter for the rights of American consumers and fair competition in the American economy. The battle against monopolistic dominion over our digital rights will continue on, and the role of the EU, Japan, Korea, UK, and other nations will...
Devsisters’ Next-in-Line CookieRun: OvenSmash Opens Pre-Registration on Android
South Korean developer Devsisters has opened pre‑registration on Android for CookieRun: OvenSmash, the franchise’s first real‑time PvP battle action game. The title pits teams of customizable Cookies against each other in three‑minute, 3D‑controlled matches set in the urban fantasy Platter...
Fallout Fan Makes Hacking Terminals Into A Mobile Game
A Reddit user has recreated Fallout’s iconic terminal hacking minigame as a standalone mobile and browser game, preserving the original’s letter‑matching mechanics across progressively harder levels. The fan‑made version mirrors the 1:1 feel of Bethesda’s design but suffers from mobile...
Free Play Days Features Four Free Xbox Games This Weekend
Xbox’s Free Play Days returns this weekend, offering four titles—Lynked: Banner of the Spark, Age of Wonders 4, NHL 26, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream—at no cost to Game Pass subscribers. The promotion runs from February 12 to February 15 with no playtime restrictions, allowing...
All FC 26 Knockout Royalty Team 1 Players and Release Countdown
EA Sports has confirmed the Knockout Royalty promotion for FIFA 26 Ultimate Team, releasing a leaked roster of 26 active stars and legends alongside four still‑secret Heroes. The promo will drop on Friday, Feb 13, 2026, immediately after the Future Stars campaign...
Peter Molyneux Loved The New Fable Trailer, But Says The World Looks Too Clean
Playground Games is developing the first mainline Fable entry since Lionhead’s 2016 closure, using Unreal Engine 4 and Forza Tech. The new trailer earned praise from series co‑founder Peter Molyneux, who said he will be among the first to play the game...
Sky: Children of the Light Kicks Off 2026’s Days of Fortune: Year of the Horse
Sky: Children of the Light launches its 2026 Days of Fortune: Year of the Horse event from February 13 to February 26. Players start by helping Spirits clear debris, earning Event Tickets that unlock a carousel on February 16, which...
Blumhouse Games Tells Crisol Reviewer To Play The Game More
Blumhouse Games, the publishing arm of horror studio Blumhouse Productions, pushed back against a negative YouTube review of its new survival‑horror title Crisol: Theater of Idols. The reviewer, DSPGaming, based his criticism on just three and a half hours of gameplay,...
What Parts To Upgrade First In Ride 6
Ride 6’s garage lets players fine‑tune their bikes for quick‑mode races and multiplayer. The guide recommends upgrading the exhaust first, followed by tires, brake kits, camshaft, piston, and carburetor, while rims are a low‑priority add‑on. An exhaust from Yoshimura or SC...
Live Service Games Stuck in Inescapable Death Spiral
The live service game death spiral is a bleak one. It's difficult to avoid and all but impossible to escape. Here's what the heads of Specter Divide (remember that) said about the dead game stench back in 2024. https://t.co/keUaQlgBVX https://t.co/xepsE2x5QW
FOKUS Enter CS with International Lineup Coached by Kuben
German esports organization FOKUS announced its entry into Counter‑Strike by fielding a brand‑new international roster assembled by former Virtus.pro and ENCE coach Jakub “kuben” Gurczyński. The five‑player line‑up features Swedish IGL Erik “ztr” Gustafsson, Romanian “volt”, Bulgarian AWPer Georgi “Jorko”...
Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura on a Break for Health Reasons
Veteran voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, famed for roles such as Zack Fair and Shinn Asuka, announced on February 12, 2026 that he will pause his work due to an adjustment disorder diagnosis. His agency Intention said the break is indefinite...
Ubisoft Beats Forecast, Rainbow Six Mobile Hits 18M Pre‑Regs
Ubisoft in Paris just reported its Q3 + sounded pretty happy, beating their forecast. No Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake announcement yet, but they did confirm Rainbow Six Mobile has 18M pre-registrations and is due out worldwide on Feb 23. Call with...
ShipShaper Is a Chill Boat Builder with a Demo You Can Use to Make Sleek Sloops or Beastly Barges
ShipShaper is a sandbox ship‑building demo from Tomas Sala, the creator of The Falconeer and Bulwark. The tool lets players pull, push, and drag hull sections to craft anything from modest fishing boats to massive ironclads, without grids or preset...
Epomaker G84 HE Gaming Keyboard Review: Magnetic Switches on a Budget, Kinda
The Epomaker G84 HE brings Hall‑effect magnetic switches to a budget‑friendly price point of about £80/$85. Its switches allow users to tweak actuation height and enable rapid‑trigger modes typically reserved for premium keyboards. The board offers versatile connectivity—Bluetooth, USB‑C, and 2.4 GHz...
High On Life 2′s Intro Is One Of The Best Video Game Openings Ever
High On Life 2 launches with a kinetic, comedy‑driven opening that thrusts players into a 1,000 MPH montage of monster fights, talk‑show bits, and obstacle courses. The sequence doubles as an interactive tutorial, teaching movement, combat, and grappling while recapping the 2022 predecessor. Technically,...
Wild Pokémon Rumor Claims FireRed And LeafGreen Are Coming To Switch 2 And Fans Aren’t Sure How To Feel
Leakers Khu and Centro Leaks claim Nintendo will announce Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the upcoming Switch 2 on Pokémon Day, February 27. The rumor suggests the classic Game Boy Advance remakes will be sold as standalone eShop titles rather than part of Nintendo Switch Online, with a...
The International Heads to Shanghai This Summer
Valve announced that The International 15 will be held in Shanghai from August 20‑23, 2026, at the Oriental Sports Center. The indoor arena can accommodate up to 18,000 fans depending on configuration. Sixteen teams will vie for the title after...
Resident Evil 4 Remake Slammed On Steam For New DRM That Makes The Game Run Worse
Capcom replaced Denuvo with Enigma DRM in the Resident Evil 4 remake on Steam, triggering a noticeable performance decline. Frame rates fell from over 140 fps to the low 90s, and Digital Foundry measured a 1.9 ms CPU overhead translating to roughly a...
Preview: Monster Hunter Stories 3 Tonal Shift Suits Its Situation
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection marks a clear tonal shift for the franchise, moving from its youthful shonen roots to a mature narrative that tackles war, environmental stewardship, and political intrigue. Players assume the role of a royal Ranger...
FaZe Vegas Names Capriotti’s Its Official Sandwich Partner
FaZe Vegas, a top Call of Duty League franchise, announced a partnership with Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, naming the chain its official sandwich partner. The deal includes jersey branding, curated social‑media content, and fan‑perks that unlock special rewards after each team victory....
Mewgenics Has Its Own Resetti Who Will Destroy Your Run If You Save Scum
Mewgenics, the cat‑breeding tactical roguelike from Tyler Glaiel and Edmund McMillen, recouped its entire development budget within three hours of its February 10 launch and set a new Steam concurrency record with 83,956 players on February 11. Within the first day, players...
Unsurprisingly, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Is a Massive Hit in Japan
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined became Japan’s best‑selling physical game last week, moving 456,552 units across three platforms. The PS5, Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch each secured a top‑three spot, underscoring the title’s cross‑platform appeal. By contrast, the next‑best seller, Nioh 3, sold just...
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Rogue Point Aims to Prove Old School Is the New Cool with a Back-to-Basics Shooter
Crowbar Collective’s Rogue Point entered Early Access as a retro‑style co‑op shooter that deliberately shuns the grind‑heavy design of modern FPS titles. The game offers eight short missions for four‑player teams, runs under 10 GB, and uses peer‑to‑peer networking to keep...
Gothic 1 Remake Gets a June Release Date
THQ Nordic announced that Gothic 1 Remake will launch on June 5, 2026, bringing the 2001 RPG to modern standards. The remake promises current‑gen graphics, a revamped combat system, and over 50 hours of gameplay. Developers emphasize preserving the original’s gritty atmosphere while...
SwinGo Cup 2026 Results
The SwinGo Cup 2026, an online esports tournament hosted in China, concluded with 2G|Blaz claiming the title after a flawless 5‑0 final over Scarz|Kincho. The event featured a mix of invited Asian talent and players who qualified via leaderboard points,...
Nexon Revenue Rises 6.5% to $3.1bn in 2025, Driven by Ongoing Success of Arc Raiders
Sega Sammy reported nine‑month results ending December 31, 2025, with net sales up 4% to ¥335.2 billion but operating income plunging 55% YoY to ¥19.8 billion. The company recorded a ¥30.4 billion ($198.6 million) impairment on Rovio, the Angry Birds developer it bought for ¥776 million in...
Overwatch Players Are Selling Out The Cause For Lootboxes
Blizzard’s Overwatch soft reboot introduces a faction‑based seasonal mode where players align with either the heroic Overwatch organization or the villainous Talon. Progression in the mode rewards participants with lootboxes and a faction‑dependent Echo skin, incentivizing repeated play. Early data...