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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Helldivers Movie Casts Jason Momoa, Reveals 2027 Premiere
Sony announced its Helldivers feature film starring Jason Momoa, slated for a November 10, 2027 premiere. The sci‑fi shooter adaptation will be directed by Justin Lin, the veteran behind the Fast & Furious franchise. The movie follows the launch of Helldivers II in February 2024 on PC and PlayStation 5. The casting and release date signal Sony’s push to turn its gaming IP into cross‑media franchises.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Gets New “Love Story” Trailer
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games unveiled a new "Love Story" trailer for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, timed for Valentine’s Day. The teaser highlights a fresh narrative centered on protagonist Aidan and the Genesis Configuration puzzle box. The game promises...
Virtuix Expands Omni One VR Sales to Europe After IPO
Virtuix, the maker of full‑body VR treadmill systems, announced that its Omni One hardware will now be sold across Europe following its recent initial public offering. European customers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and other EU nations can place...
"This Is the Best Case Scenario": Microsoft Withdraw DMCA Takedown Notice on Voxel Sandbox Allumeria
Microsoft withdrew a DMCA takedown notice it had filed against the voxel sandbox Allumeria, which was accused of using Minecraft gameplay and assets. Valve initially removed Allumeria’s Steam page in response, but restored it after Microsoft’s claim was withdrawn. The...
JabhiM Releases New Match up Chart for Terry Bogard in Street Fighter 6 Season 3
JabhiM, one of the 48 qualifiers for Capcom Cup 12, released a personal match‑up chart for Terry Bogard ahead of the tournament. The chart highlights Terry’s strong positions against JP, Ken, Marisa, Mai, Elena, C. Viper and A.K.I., while flagging tougher battles...
Stranger Land: The Beginning
Stranger Land: The Beginning is an indie, web‑based stealth platformer released by developer AyoXixx using the Phaser framework. Players guide a yellow cubic avatar through neon‑lit futuristic levels, activating portals while evading drones and security systems. The game features a...
Watch Diablo 4 Reveal the Second Class Coming with Lord of Hatred Here
Blizzard will unveil Diablo 4's second class during a 30th‑anniversary livestream on February 13. The reveal is tied to the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion, slated for release on April 28, and will also preview revamped skill trees and new end‑game mechanics. The...
“Unleash the Kraken,” Bellows Skull and Bones, Which Somehow Still Exists
Ubisoft has launched the "Eye of the Beast" season for its troubled open‑world pirate title Skull and Bones, introducing a multi‑phase Kraken boss and a new Corvette support vessel. The update also revives the Founding Event to celebrate the game’s...
2XKO Charts High on PlayStation's Top Download List for the Game's Launch
Riot Games’ new fighting game 2XKO launched in January 2026 and quickly climbed PlayStation’s free‑to‑play download charts, ranking third in the United States and Canada and tenth in Europe. The title outperformed heavyweight titles such as Fortnite, Roblox, Marvel Rivals,...
Grasshopper Manufacture Will Release Unannounced Game in 2026
Japanese indie studio Grasshopper Manufacture announced during a Grasshopper Direct video that it plans to release an unannounced title later in 2026, following the February launch of *ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN*. Founder Goichi Suda emphasized the project is “almost...
Modern Classic Dungeon Crawler Board Game Descent Is Getting Its First, Very TTRPG-Sounding, Video Game Adaptation
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent marks the first video‑game adaptation of the modern classic board game Descent. The title offers eight distinct adventurers and twenty story‑driven dungeons, with turn‑based combat that stresses positioning, elevation and line of sight. It supports up...
Mattel Acquires Full Ownership of Mattel163 From NetEase
Mattel announced it will acquire NetEase’s 50% stake in the mobile‑gaming joint venture Mattel163, valuing the studio at $318 million. The deal, slated to close by the end of Q1 2026, will be funded largely with cash generated from the existing partnership....
Character Breakdowns for Anissa and Lucan in Invincible Vs
Invincible Vs introduces two new playable Viltrumites, Anissa and Lucan, expanding its roster to four characters from the franchise. Lucan is designed as a grappler with unblockable moves and super‑armor, while Anissa focuses on high‑speed rush‑down and counter‑attack options. The...
Mirror’s Edge-Inspired Parkour Adventure Game VHOLUME Launches Demo
Indie studios IronEqual and STRAFTAT have launched a playable demo for VHOLUME, a first‑person parkour adventure inspired by Mirror’s Edge. The demo is now available on Steam for PC, though the full game’s launch date remains unannounced. Set in a...
ASUS ROG Partners With BLAST for BLAST Premier
International esports tournament operator BLAST has renewed its partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers for the 2026 season of its Counter‑Strike 2 series. Under the agreement, ASUS ROG will provide official monitors, PCs, laptops, keyboards and mice for six BLAST Premier...
Nitro Concepts Immersion Metahaptics Kit; Totally Not The ButtKicker 2.0
The episode dives into Nitro Concepts' Immersion Metahaptics Kit, a high‑end haptic seat system that uses USB‑controlled actuators to simulate gear shifts, engine rumble, ABS, wheelslip, and road feel for racing simulators. Reviewers from TweakTown found the tactile feedback surprisingly...
New Subnautica 2 Video Shows Off a Convenient and Social Dive Elevator, While Promising that Multiplayer Won't Ruin Single Player
Unknown Worlds released a new dev vlog for Subnautica 2 showcasing a dive elevator and confirming that multiplayer will be optional. Every feature has been built with co‑op capability, but no part of the game will require other players. The dive...
Savvy Games Group Signs Memorandum of Understanding With NMBRS
Savvy Games Group announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Stockholm‑based visual‑effects studio NMBRS at the D.I.C.E. conference, aiming to boost esports and game development in Saudi Arabia. NMBRS will establish a Riyadh presence, bringing VFX expertise from titles such as...
Physics Building Game Besiege Heads Into Space with The Broken Beyond Expansion
Besiege, the physics‑based building game, announced its first major expansion, The Broken Beyond, targeting a Q2 2026 release. The expansion transports players to space, featuring a new campaign, specialized propulsion blocks, and a fresh fuel system. It adds orbital gravity mechanics,...
Embark Would Like You All to Play Nice in Arc Raiders' Temporary PvE Event Shared Watch, Which Starts Today
Embark Studios has launched the Shared Watch PvE event in Arc Raiders, running through February 24. Players earn merits and rewards by damaging or destroying the game’s Arc bots, while PvP kills provide no benefits. The update also reintroduces the Cold...
Build a Sonic Infinite Runner with Phaser 4
Developer JSLegendDev rebuilt his Sonic infinite runner using Phaser 4 Release Candidate 5, fixing performance problems that plagued the original version. The step‑by‑step tutorial walks readers through Vite project setup, sprite animation, arcade physics, collision handling, combo scoring, sound integration,...
Dark Pictures Sci-Fi Horror Directive 8020 Will Open Its Doors in May, Letting some Evil Fleshslime Loose
Supermassive Games announced that its next Dark Pictures entry, Directive 8020, will launch on May 12, 2026. The sci‑fi horror title introduces a "Turning Points" system that lets players rewind pivotal choices, while retaining a traditional Survivor Mode with permanent death. The...
The Khronos Group Celebrate 25 Years of Open Standards
The Khronos Group marked its 25th anniversary by launching a series of celebratory videos that showcase its flagship open standards such as OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenXR, glTF and OpenCL. The consortium, led by President Neil Trevett, highlighted how its member‑driven model has...
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[Industry News] Bastion Brings Exceptional Service, International Reach to North American Games Companies with Launch of Bastion America
Bastion, the award‑winning video‑games communications agency, has opened Bastion America, a US‑based arm designed to deliver the same high‑caliber strategic, media and community services to North American developers. The new division is led by Rebekah Nicodemus, a former Amazon Games...
MindsEye Studio Reportedly Installed Monitoring Software on Staff PCs without Their Knowledge, as Execs Continue Alleging Sabotage
Build A Rocket Boy installed Teramind monitoring software on staff PCs without prior notice, prompting employees to notice slower performance and later sign an updated IT privacy policy. The rollout coincided with executives alleging a coordinated external campaign to sabotage...
Pretty Platformer Sequel Planet of Lana II Gets a Pretty Good Steam Demo Tomorrow, Ahead of Its Surprise March Release
Wishful's Planet of Lana II will launch on March 5 2026, with a Steam demo hitting the platform on February 11. The demo showcases the sequel’s expanded hand‑painted visuals, larger puzzles, and new mechanics such as Mui’s ability to control wildlife thralls, including an...
Ilsa's Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Character Guide Released in Preparation for Her Release Today
Cygames released a detailed guide for Ilsa, the newest DLC fighter in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, ahead of her in‑game debut later today. The guide reveals a unique nine‑bullet resource system that fuels her attacks and follow‑ups, with a dedicated reload...
GE-Proton 10-30 Released with Fixes for Arknights Endfield and the EA App
GE‑Proton 10‑30 has been released, bringing community‑maintained patches that improve compatibility for Arknights Endfield, EA titles, and winewayland systray handling. The update also introduces experimental support for compiling Proton on aarch64/ARM platforms, though it requires an unreleased umu‑launcher build. Users are advised...
“It Was Just Flawless for Me and for the Team” – ZywOo on His IEM Kraków Grand Final Performance
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut described his IEM Kraków 2026 Grand Final as flawless, leading Vitality to a decisive victory over FURIA and securing a rare back‑to‑back IEM title. He highlighted his peak hybrid AWP performance, noting how it opened strategic options for his...
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[Industry News] Hitoshi Sakimoto Invites You to Join Him for Game Music Festival 2026
Composer Hitoshi Sakimoto announced a 40th‑anniversary concert, “The Colors of Harmony,” in London on 13 June 2026 as part of the Game Music Festival. The event will showcase orchestral versions of his scores for Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and...
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[Industry News] Aether & Iron, Narrative RPG, Coming to PC March 31
Seismic Squirrel announced that its narrative‑driven RPG *Aether & Iron* will launch on PC via Steam on March 31, 2026. The game places players in an alternate‑1930s New York where aether enables vertical cityscapes and anti‑gravity tech. Players control Gia, a...
Mario Tennis Fever Review
Mario Tennis Fever launches on the upcoming Switch 2 with a $70 price tag, delivering solid core tennis mechanics but a lackluster single‑player adventure. The review criticizes the adventure mode’s disjointed vignettes, excessive cutscenes, and filler content that feels more like...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' Launch Roster Size Revealed
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch with a roster of 20 fighters, confirming the size of the initial character pool. So far only eight heroes—Captain America, Iron Man, Storm, Doctor Doom, Star‑Lord, Ms. Marvel, Spider‑Man and Ghost Rider—have been officially named, leaving...
Just Look at Ayaneo's Absolute Unit of a Windows Gaming "Handheld"
Ayaneo unveiled the Next II, a 13‑inch Windows gaming handheld that tips the scales at 3.14 pounds, dwarfing rivals like the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go. The device packs a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with a Radeon 8060S GPU, delivering performance comparable to...
Tekken 8 Version 2.09 Patch Notes Released
Bandai Namco released Tekken 8 Version 2.09 on February 9, accompanied by the Season 3 Pass priced at $35. The patch introduces new DLC, a Qipao costume pack, and a five‑week 2nd‑anniversary campaign, but it does not alter character balance. Server maintenance runs from 1:30 p.m. PT...
Riot Games Is Laying Off Around 80 2XKO Employees Three Weeks After The Game's Launch
Riot Games announced it is laying off roughly 80 employees from its 2XKO fighting‑game team, representing about half of the development staff. The cuts come just weeks after the game’s 1.0 launch on PC and consoles, with the company citing...
Behind the Scenes of DHL X ESLCS Dispatch Episode 1
#BTS on episode 1 of @dhl_global x @eslcs The Dispatch - full ep on Youtube now. Amazing work by the team at chewproductions
Atreus Has Been Cast In Amazon’s Live-Action God Of War Series
Amazon has announced Callum Vinson as Atreus for its live‑action God of War series, joining Ryan Hurst as Kratos. Vinson, known for roles in Chucky and The Night Agent, brings youthful credibility to the ten‑year‑old son central to the 2018...
A Former Rockstar Dev Is Making a Satisfactory-Style Survival Game About Doomed Expeditions on a Strange Planet
Former Rockstar QA tester Alex Kane’s studio Pawsmonaut Games is set to release Aethus, a sci‑fi survival title that blends Satisfactory‑style automation with a narrative‑driven third‑person perspective. Players explore layered underground caves, build holographic bases, and uncover a megacorp’s dark...
Team Ninja Fix a Terrifying "Very Rare" Nioh 3 Bug that Corrupts Your Save when You Pray at Shrine Checkpoints
Team Ninja released a weekend patch for Nioh 3 that eliminates a rare bug which corrupted player save files when exiting at shrine checkpoints. The update also addresses several stability issues, including multiplayer map fall‑throughs, crashes when selecting “Become A Visitor,”...
If You Want Nothing More than to Hollow Out a Brutalist Alien Monolith, Then Tower Defence Mining Game Iter-8 Is...
Iter-8 is a new indie title that blends upward mining with tower‑defence mechanics, tasking players with excavating a brutalist monolith while fending off waves of red‑eyed monsters. Resources harvested in the mines fund upgrades for both the drilling equipment and...
Helldivers 2 Rolls Out the Cyborgs as a Barrage of Bloodcurdling Binary Heralds the Machinery of Oppression Update
Arrowhead Games announced the Machinery of Oppression update for Helldivers 2, arriving on February 10, 2026. The patch introduces three new cyborg enemy classes—Agitators, Radicals, and the Vox Engine—who fight alongside the Automaton faction on the newly contested planet Cyberstan. Existing gameplay is...
How a Decades-Old Video Game Has Helped Me Defeat the Doomscroll
Writer Michael Roberts replaces his smartphone with a Nintendo Game Boy Advance to combat doomscrolling, playing Pokémon FireRed, a 30‑year‑old remake. Within weeks he reports a three‑hour weekly reduction in screen time and finds the retro game’s low‑stakes, nostalgic design more...
Games Workshop Had a Warhammer FTL Clone Pulled From Steam over some Overly Space Marine-Esque Shoulderpads
Void War, an indie space‑strategy game likened to FTL meets Warhammer 40,000, was temporarily pulled from Steam after Games Workshop issued a DMCA takedown over shoulder‑pad artwork that resembled the publisher’s Space Marine design. The developers, Tundra Interactive, confirmed the claim’s...
Horses Devs Accuse Epic of Making "Provably Incorrect Statements About the Game’s Content", After Store Exec's Declaration of Love
Epic Games reaffirmed that the horror title Horses breaches its Inappropriate Content and Hateful or Abusive Content policies, resulting in an adult‑only (AO) rating that the Epic Store does not support. Santa Ragione contends Epic’s statements about the game’s content are...
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending February 8th, 2026
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending February 8 2026, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, places Fortnite at #1, followed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Roblox. Grand Theft Auto V, NBA 2K26 and EA SPORTS FC 26 round out the top five, showing...
Nioh 3 Is Killing It on Steam with over Double the Series' Highest Concurrent Player Count
HoYoverse announced Genshin Impact version Luna 5, arriving on February 25, featuring a nostalgic return to Mondstadt and the long‑awaited playable debut of Varka, a 5‑Star Anemo Claymore wielder. The update adds new events like Echoes of Memory, revamped Gliding and Combat...
Mesa 25.3.5 Arrives with Bug Fixes for Open Source Linux Graphics Drivers
Mesa 25.3.5 was released, delivering a series of bug fixes that target Intel and AMD drivers, as well as RDNA 3/4 graphics cards. The update resolves crashes in MPEG‑2 transcoding with Vulkan, a static‑linking regression, and shader integer I/O errors. Additional...
Vulkan-Based Translation Layer D7VK Officially Expands to Include Direct3D 5 Support
Vulkan‑based translation layer D7VK has released version 1.3, extending support to Direct3D 5 while retaining D3D6 and D3D7 compatibility. The update introduces optional FSAA emulation, refined logging prefixes, and several bug fixes that resolve rendering glitches and texture‑loading issues in classic...
Steam Game People Playground Hit by Malware via the Steam Workshop
People Playground’s Steam Workshop was compromised in early February 2026 when a malicious mod called “FPS++” acted as a worm, deleting user data and spamming workshop items. The malware erased configurations, maps, and stats while preserving playtime, leaving achievements unrecoverable....