Today's Gaming Pulse
Capcom rolls out free demo for blockbuster Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold over 7 million copies, now offers a free demo across major platforms. Players can try early chapters on Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2, though progress cannot be transferred to the full game.
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Just Dance "Wonder Tales Music Pack" Launches May 12th, 2026
Ubisoft Paris Studio is releasing the Wonder Tales Music Pack for Just Dance on May 12, 2026. The pack adds six themed tracks—including songs by Kehlani, Ashnikko, and Loreen—to the Just Dance 2026 Edition on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Players with Just Dance 2023 Edition or later can buy the pack, while it’s also included for free with a Just Dance+ subscription. The launch coincides with a broader rollout of 40 new tracks in the latest game edition.
Major Hints Revealed About the Identities of the Remaining Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Base Roster Characters
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 Marvel‑themed fighter from Arc System Works, launches on August 6, 2026 with a 20‑character roster. Four teams are fully outlined, leaving Ghost Rider and Doctor Doom as leaders of two yet‑to‑be‑revealed squads. Famitsu hints that Ghost...
'Forza Horizon 6' Developer Confirms Leak and Warns of Strict Action
Playground Games confirmed that a full 155 GB PC build of Forza Horizon 6 was leaked online ahead of its May 19 launch. The studio clarified the leak was not due to a pre‑load glitch and announced it will impose permanent bans, including...
10 Games Appeared in May 2026 Playism Game Show
Playism’s May 2026 indie showcase unveiled ten Japanese doujin titles slated for release across 2026 and 2027, with seven slated for this year and three for next. Most titles will be PC‑only, while DevilConnection targets the upcoming Switch 2 and No...
How Material Extraction Works In Crimson Desert
Korean MMO Crimson Desert adds an Extraction system at every city smithy, letting players reset a weapon or armor piece to a lower refinement level and reclaim spent materials. Common resources such as Iron Ore return about 70% of the...
Forza Horizon 6 Devs Threaten “Franchise Wide” Bans After Game Leaks Ahead of Launch
Playground Games announced it will impose franchise‑wide and hardware bans on anyone caught using leaked copies of Forza Horizon 6. The warning came after a YouTuber posted a 45‑minute gameplay video and was permanently suspended until the year 9999. The studio...
Racing Master Cars Tier List
NetEase’s Racing Master offers a tiered roster of licensed cars across Standard, Sports and Extreme classes, with the BMW Z4 sDrive 35is, Lamborghini Superleggera and Lamborghini Aventador SVJ crowned as the top picks in their respective tiers. The tier list...
All FC 26 Ultimate Gauntlet 17 Rewards and Tasks
EA Sports has launched Ultimate Gauntlet 17 in FIFA 26, featuring a ten‑task objective set that rewards players with high‑rating Rare Gold player packs and special TOTS items. Completing any nine of the tasks also grants an additional 86+ 10 Rare Gold...
Mixtape's Hype Missed Me; I'll Stick to Other Games
My take on Mixtape is that the high review scores were surprising, but it's not for me and I'm going to play other games instead of spending hours online analyzing every small detail and arguing with randoms about how it...
Ploopy Launches Open‑source Magnetic Pointing Stick Controller
Ploopy introduces standalone pointing stick controller using magnetic sensors, open source firmware, and fully programmable hardware components. https://t.co/395C3wAJ8i
How To Demonstrate Steadfast Resilience, Will, And Vigor In Crimson Desert
The Gamer explains how to clear the Cloister of Enlightenment quest in Crimson Desert’s Chapter 9. Players must meet specific skill‑tree thresholds—7+ Health, 5+ Spirit, and 5+ Stamina—to push through three sealed doors and face Master Du. The guide warns that insufficient...
Forza Horizon 6 Leak Not Caused by Pre‑load Issue
UPDATE: Playground Games say the leak of Forza Horizon 6 build was "not the result of a pre-load issue." It's still not clear how the game leaked, though https://t.co/neosk8XA1A
No Pokemon on PC? Try This 86%-Rated Monster Creator Collector Game on Indie Pass
Coromon, an indie creature‑collecting RPG, joins Indie Pass as a high‑rated alternative to Nintendo’s Pokémon franchise. The game offers over 100 customizable monsters, a stamina‑based combat system, and difficulty modifiers like Randomizer and Nuzlocke. A recent Remastered update refreshed the UI,...
South Korea and Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 Controversy: How It’s Going to Impact the Esports
South Korea announced it will not field a team at the 2026 Esports Nations Cup after a dispute with the Korea e‑Sports Association (KeSPA) over player selection. The Esports Foundation attempted to bypass KeSPA by recruiting players directly, sparking backlash...
Arnout’s Digital Garage
Arnout’s Digital Garage recaps the chaotic SRA Season 6, where server outages, BoP changes and driver inexperience hurt race quality. The creator cites simulation instability as the biggest failure and signals a pause on launching a new season, opting instead for...
‘Happy 10 Years, I Guess’: Overwatch Players Not Pleased with 10th Anniversary Offerings
Blizzard announced its Overwatch 10th‑anniversary event runs May 12‑June 1, offering 21 recolor skins for original heroes, 15 anniversary loot boxes and a handful of community cosmetics. Western players see a modest set of rewards, while the game's Chinese operator NetEase promises...
Best Players for FC 26 Polished Pivot Evolution
EA Sports has launched the Polished Pivot Evolution for FIFA 26 Ultimate Team, allowing players to upgrade a silver card without changing its overall rating. The evolution adds two PlayStyle+ slots and a cascade of attribute boosts across five upgrade levels,...
Weezing | Pokémon Guide
Weezing, a Poison‑type Pokémon from Kanto, evolves from Koffing at level 35 and boasts a high Defense stat of 120, making it a durable option in battle. Its Galarian form adds Fairy typing, granting immunity to Dragon moves and a fresh...
Winhanced Aims to Make Windows Gaming PCs Feel More Like a Console
Winhanced is a controller‑first gaming shell that consolidates Steam, Xbox, Epic, GOG and PlayStation libraries into a single Windows interface. It adds console‑style navigation, reliable suspend/resume, and on‑the‑fly performance tweaks without replacing Windows. Designed for handhelds like the ROG Ally and...
The Best Places To Farm Palmar Leaves And Palmar Beetles In Crimson Desert
The guide pinpoints three prime spots to farm Palmar Leaves and Palmar Beetles, essential ingredients for the Refined Palmar Pill that instantly revives players at full health in Crimson Desert. The southern Hernand waterfall field yields both resources together, Pororin...
Twilight Princess Now Has a Native PC Port
Nintendo announced a native Windows PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, slated for release on Steam later this year. The version runs at up to 4K resolution with a 60 fps option and includes modern controller support and...
Playing Fallout 1 Inside Fallout 4
A new community‑created mod enables players to launch the original Fallout 1 directly within Fallout 4, using the game’s holotape system. The mod follows a recent breakthrough that embedded The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind inside Fallout 4, demonstrating the growing sophistication of Bethesda‑engine hacks....
Who At The Main Outpost Should You Give The Ozen To In Tides Of Tomorrow?
At the start of Tides of Tomorrow’s Main Outpost level, players receive three bottles of Ozen and must decide who to distribute them to among a cast of NPCs. Choices range from Reclaimer‑friendly characters like the Algae Worker and Beggar...
Complete The Division 2 Title Update Y8S1.2 Rise Up Patch Notes
Ubisoft will roll out The Division 2 Title Update Y8S1.2 on May 12, introducing a new Escalation Requisition vendor that sells daily Prototype gear, weapon, and random caches. The patch adds two Global Assault events with up to 200% damage...
007 First Light Gameplay Showcased on PS5 Pro, Beats the “007 FPS” Allegations
IO Interactive confirmed that the upcoming James Bond title 007 First Light will run at a native 60 fps on the PS5 Pro, directly addressing earlier criticism about low frame rates. The same mission showcased at State of Play now features smoother...
Wuthering Waves Denia Release Date, Voice Actors, and Lore
Denia, a new five‑star character in the action‑RPG Wuthering Waves, debuts in the version 3.3 banner starting May 21, 2024. She wields the Forged Dwarf Star rectifier and channels the fusion element for high‑damage fiery attacks. The character is a student of...
Cathie Wood’s Ark Snaps up $12.9 M of CoreWeave After 11% Plunge
Ark Investment Management bought roughly $12.9 million of CoreWeave (CRWV) on May 8, acquiring 113,076 shares after the stock fell 11% to $114.15. The move follows a brief sell‑off earlier in the week and underscores Wood’s willingness to double‑down on volatile AI‑focused...
Stellar Blade 2 Will Be Self-Published, Allowing Marketing Strategies Based on Franchise’s ‘Unique Appeal’
Shift Up announced that Stellar Blade 2 will be self‑published, moving away from its PlayStation‑exclusive launch. The studio said the new first‑party service model will let it control marketing and release the game across all platforms. By leveraging the first...
Here's What Happens To Cole Young In Mortal Kombat 2
Cole Young, the original human protagonist introduced in the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot, is killed in Mortal Kombat 2 during a brutal showdown with Shao Kahn. The death occurs later in the film than early test‑screening rumors suggested, and his skull is...
Nintendo Blocks YouTube Workaround on Switch 2, Citing Error Code 2800‑1230
Nintendo has issued a software update that disables a community‑discovered method for watching YouTube on the Switch 2, returning error code 2800‑1230. The move reignites criticism of the company’s closed ecosystem, especially as rivals launched streaming apps at launch. Users and Google...
Steam Machine Delays End as RAM Shortage Eases
Gamers are still awaiting the Steam Machine's arrival, after delays due to the ongoing RAM crisis, but it looks like it may be closer after all. https://t.co/pFWVUgIwhf
Directive 8020's Mixed Reviews Suggest Another Polarising Dark Pictures Experience
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 launched on May 12, 2026 and has quickly gathered mixed reactions. Critics gave it a 71 Metacritic score and a 76 OpenCritic average, noting that the new "Turning Points" decision‑rewind system is a welcome evolution. However, the...
Umamusume Fans Watched Gold Ship’s Daughter Lose in the Most Gold Ship Way Possible
Jajamine, the white‑coated daughter of legendary Japanese racehorse Gold Ship, made her debut on May 9 at Kyoto Racecourse and finished 14th of 15 after a chaotic run. The filly’s head‑strong behavior—shaking her head and losing stamina—mirrored her sire’s infamous mood...
Call of the Elder Gods Review: A Deep Dive Into Lovecraftian Lore
Out of the Blue Games released Call of the Elder Gods, a sequel to its 2020 adventure Call of the Sea. The narrative follows Evangeline Drayton and veteran explorer Harry Everhart as they chase Lovecraft‑inspired mysteries across varied UE5‑rendered settings....
Marowak | Pokémon Guide
The guide details Pokémon Marowak’s two forms—Kantonian Ground and Alolan Fire/Ghost—including evolution requirements, game‑specific locations, base stats, and full movepool. It outlines where Marowak can be obtained from Generation 1 through Generation 9, noting trade, level‑up, and event methods. The article also...
Nintendo's 3DS Sales Flat, Tomodachi Life Adds 10k
As noted in Game File late last week, Nintendo says it sold 70,000 3DS games from April 2025-March 2026 Tomodachi Life on 3DS inched up from 6.72 million copies sold lifetime as of March 2025 to 6.73 million sold as of...
Mortal Kombat 1 Celebrates Mortal Kombat 2’s Theatrical Release With Movie-Based Skins
NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games unveiled a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition, adding movie‑inspired skins for Johnny Cage, Kitana, Scorpion and Shao Kahn to coincide with the theatrical release of Mortal Kombat 2. The bundle also includes the...
How to Watch Jynxzi’s League of Legends Streamer Tournament Today
Jynxzi’s creator‑led League of Legends tournament launches today, May 11, 2026, featuring a roster of over 30 high‑profile streamers, former pros and top‑ranked players. The event streams live at 4 PM ET on Jynxzi’s Twitch channel, with each participant also broadcasting their own...
The Strange Parade of Stardew-Style Horror Farming Games Continues with Besmirch, in Which There Is Far Too Much Smiling
Besmirch entered early access this week, offering a mash‑up of classic farming simulation and horror action‑RPG. Players tend crops by day in a vivid 8‑bit world inspired by FAITH: The Unholy Trinity, then defend a makeshift hovel from night‑time monsters...
Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, And More Classic Cartoon Network Flash Games Are Back And Playable Again
Cartoon Network’s classic Flash games have been resurrected by the Web Design Museum, which uploaded 44 titles ranging from 2001 to 2015. The collection includes fan‑favorites such as Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Scooby‑Doo, and even later entries like Sonic and...
T1's League of Legends Academy Team Now Has a Faker Doppelganger
T1 Esports Academy announced Na "Midir" Heyon‑jun as its new toplaner, sparking viral attention because he looks almost identical to the organization’s legendary mid‑lane star, Faker. The 19‑year‑old, who shares Faker’s birthday, debuted in the LCK Academy Series where T1...
Pirates Are Already Playing Forza Horizon 6 Days Before Its Launch
Microsoft accidentally uploaded a 155 GB unencrypted build of Forza Horizon 6 to Steam, allowing piracy sites to distribute cracked copies days before the official launch on May 19 (May 15 for Premium pre‑buyers). The leak was spotted on SteamDB and quickly spread across...
Battlefield 6 Season 3 Unveils Massive Railway to Golmud Map
Here's some preview gameplay for Battlefield 6 Season 3 and the biggest map to date, Railway to Golmud. https://t.co/SPuuVhIFID https://t.co/YXTOurCtnS
Battlefield 6 Season 3: Railway to Golmud Map Preview and Analysis
EA and DICE launch Battlefield 6 Season 3 with a nostalgia‑heavy lineup, re‑imagining the classic Railway to Golmud map and Cairo Bazaar while adding only four new weapons and one permanent mode, Obliteration. The season introduces Ranked Play for Redsec but offers...
Expect Shift Up Stellar Blade and Project Spirits Games News in 2026
Shift Up’s Q1 2026 earnings report confirmed that a sequel to its action‑RPG Stellar Blade and the rebranded Project Spirits will launch in 2026 as first‑party, multi‑platform titles. The company highlighted steady sales and strong Steam reception for the original...
Roblox 1Q'26: Age Check Hangover, But Aiming to Go Beyond the Blocks
Roblox slashed its 2026 booking‑growth outlook to 8‑12% after a Q1 2026 earnings call revealed that the newly‑mandated age‑check feature throttled new‑user acquisition. While daily active users (DAU) and monetization per user remained strong, only 51% of global DAU have completed...
Socialpoint Head to Speak at PGC Barcelona Next Month
Socialpoint CEO Ivan Zaguirre will speak on a panel at Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona on June 15‑16, joining industry leaders to evaluate Spain’s gaming sector. The two‑day event expects more than 1,000 attendees and will cover mobile, PC, console, AI,...
Nintendo's $13.3B Cash Pile Could Fund 40 yearsNintendo's $13
Nintendoomed? As per Friday's earnings, Nintendo sits on US$13.3B in cash+highly liquid investments (even under the terrible currency rate now). So even if Nintendo lost US$1M per day, they could theoretically continue operating until 2062 in the current configuration. $NTDOY
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Mortal Kombat 2 Writer Says [Redacted] Was Killed because Hardcore Fans Were "Very Vocal About Calling for His Head"
Writer Jeremy Slater revealed that the early death of Cole Young in Mortal Kombat 2 was driven by vocal hardcore fans who repeatedly called for the character’s removal. Slater explained that the original, non‑game‑based protagonist sparked backlash after the 2021 film,...
Spin Master and Supercell Team up to Create Toy Line Uniting Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars
Spin Master announced a multi‑year worldwide toy licensing deal with mobile‑gaming powerhouse Supercell. The partnership will produce a new collection of figures, plush and accessories inspired by Supercell’s flagship titles Clash of Clans, Clash Royale and Brawl Stars. Supercell’s games...