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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Broski Analyzes the 'Leaked' Test Reports About Ingrid's Gameplay in Street Fighter 6
Capcom’s upcoming Street Fighter 6 character Ingrid was previewed in a test build at Evo Japan 2026, and fans have begun dissecting leaked gameplay. Broski’s YouTube analysis compiles these observations, noting that Ingrid can anti‑air with a light Sun Rise despite lacking a classic dragon‑punch motion. The test also revealed the absence of a throw loop, sparking speculation about broader balance changes. Ingrid is slated for official release on May 28, 2026, concluding Season 3 of the game.
Game Feels Culturally Alien, Prompting Skeptical Curiosity
i'm intrigued only because of reviews but blessing hits on something that makes me skeptical. i do not recognize any part of this game as someone who grew up in a nonwhite community. i did not "grow up" in the...
The Paranormal Activity Game Project Is Dead
The found‑footage horror game Paranormal Activity: Threshold has been cancelled after developer Brian Clarke and publisher DreadXP failed to secure an extension from Paramount, the franchise rights holder. Clarke announced the decision on social media, stating he would rather abandon...
Another Viral Roguelike Hit Is Coming to PS5 Very Soon
Future Friends Games announced that its solo‑dev roguelike Slots & Daggers will launch on PS5 on May 15, 2026, alongside the developer’s earlier title Summerhouse. Slots & Daggers blends slot‑machine mechanics with turn‑based combat, letting players spin to battle enemies...
Path of Exile 2 Release Date Coming Soon as Early Access Gets Final Patch
Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2 is nearing the end of its early‑access phase, with the final major patch 0.5 “Return of the Ancients” now live. The studio indicated the full 1.0 launch will arrive between November and...
Mixtape Beats Hype—A Perfect 10 Worth Sharing
Mixtape exceeded the hype. 10 outta 10. I'm buying it for random people in my life. I love this game. https://www.youtube.com/live/KikfHkivfDA?si=_qmqDQINO7koIJtd
2XKO Reveals Crazy Looking New Teamfight Fuse with Both Characters Playing at Once, Coming in Season 2 Update Next Week
Riot Games unveiled the Teamfight Fuse for 2XKO, allowing two champions to be controlled simultaneously for up to seven seconds. The mechanic limits the second character to mid‑level attacks and disables ultimates, tag launchers, and assists while active. A new...
New Yakuza Prequel Game Uses The Likeness Of An Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago
Sega and Xbox unveiled the Yakuza prequel *Stranger than Heaven*, featuring a digital recreation of late Japanese actor Bunta Sugawara. The studio obtained formal consent from Sugawara’s family and used archival footage supplied by Toei Company to model the character, while...
Star Fox Artist Weighs In On Switch 2 Makeover: ‘I Prefer The Movie Version’
Veteran Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura, who created Fox McCloud’s original look in 1993, weighed in on the controversial redesign of the character in the Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64. He noted the new, more realistic style feels “aura‑less” and admitted he...
Pantheon Launches Public Test Realm for Combat and Progression Overhaul
Visionary Realms' indie MMORPG Pantheon has opened a public test realm (PTR) to trial its upcoming combat and progression overhaul. The PTR runs on a new single‑shard architecture and will undergo periodic wipes as developers gather feedback before the spring...
Amazon Prime's Free Games for May 2026 Include Mafia 2 and More
Amazon Prime is giving members access to 11 free PC games throughout May 2026, delivered as redeemable codes from platforms such as GOG, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Games. The headline title is Mafia 2: Definitive Edition, a 2020 remaster that...
Purge Your Gaming PC’s Recycling Bin You Filthy Animals
Kotaku’s May 7 roundup highlights a Reddit PC gamer discovering a 300 GB recycle bin—roughly two full Call of Duty installs—while Capcom celebrates Pragmata crossing 2 million copies sold. Atari announced acquisition of the first five Wizardry titles, sparking a rights split with...
Session: Skate Sim Dev Reveals Shapeshifting Werewolf PS5 Game
Creator Studios, known for its skate‑boarding simulation, is pivoting to a top‑down action title called Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn for PS5. The game centers on shapeshifting between three distinct forms—human, wolf, and war‑wolf—each offering specialized combat and traversal tools....
Star Fox's Controversial Redesign Already Has Fans Divided
Nintendo unveiled a full remake of Star Fox 64 for the upcoming Switch 2, branding it simply as Star Fox and adding new story missions and multiplayer. The reveal sparked an immediate meme war as the game’s hyper‑realistic CG redesign of Fox McCloud and...
NTE: Neverness to Everness Developers Admit AI Used in Game
Hotta Studio and Perfect World Games admitted that generative AI was used to create background and environmental assets in their new title NTE: Neverness to Everness. Players identified AI‑generated videos, prompting the studios to announce they are reworking the flagged...
Steam Controller Will Be Restocked Soon And Valve Has A Plan To Stop Resellers From Buying Everything Up
Valve announced that the newly launched Steam Controller, priced at $100, sold out within 30 minutes and will be restocked starting May 8. To curb scalpers, the company is introducing a reservation queue that limits each buyer to a single unit...
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Nacon Connect Showcase 2026
The Nacon Connect Showcase 2026 delivered a slate of Xbox announcements, including first‑look trailers for Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish (Summer 2027) and Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn (2027). New hardware was also unveiled, with three Xbox‑licensed Revo controllers featuring...
He Traded His $130,000 Car for Pokémon Cards, and He Doesn't Regret It
Tech executive Geoff Pritchett exchanged his $130,000 Audi R8 for a 437‑card Pokémon collection, including rare miscut Umbreon VMAX cards and a 1999 Charizard holo that can fetch up to $149,000. The deal, finalized after five months of searching, values...
Nintendo's Star Fox Reveal Backs up Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Rumors
Nintendo announced a direct remake of Star Fox 64 for the Switch 2, slated for a June 25, 2026 launch. The reveal also reignited speculation that a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake could arrive later in 2026, echoing the dual‑remake push that refreshed...
The Original Cities: Skylines Just Got a Politics Mod, Giving You a New Way to Paint the Map
The fan‑made "Politics & Elections" mod for the original *Cities: Skylines* introduces voter‑driven elections, allowing citizens to elect parties that form coalitions and enforce policy changes. Tax rates, pollution, crime and other metrics now directly influence political swings, forcing players...
Modern Serif‑Style Chinese Fonts Replace Cheesy Options
Readers of Simplified Chinese: we are choosing fonts for the subtitles of our new game. If our English font has serifs, what is a good equivalent Simplified Chinese font? Back in The Witness days, people thought the serif fonts we...
ATT Annihilator Cup Returns with Black Ops 7
The @ATT Annihilator Cup is back and we're running Black Ops 7 first. @TheBurntPeanut put together a great team this year. Tune in, gentlemen. #ad #attcreator https://t.co/tWHWDqisdd
May's Big Rust Update Adds New, Rare Workbench Upgrades, if You Can Find Them
Facepunch Studios rolled out the May "Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder" patch for Rust, adding nine rare, non‑craftable workbench upgrades and introducing mortars that let players bombard rooftop bases from flat ground. The update also overhauls the vending‑machine UI, refreshes binoculars,...
Video Games Offer Unique Lens on Teenage Angst
Why tell a story about teenage angst and friendship in a video game, instead of a movie? A book? I asked the developers of Mixtape to find out for @remapradio, and it's one of my favorite conversations from the past...
Street Fighter 6 May Update Patch Notes
Capcom rolled out the early May 2026 update for Street Fighter 6, debuting the Ingrid Arrives Fighting Pass with new EX colors for Manon and Marisa and magical‑girl themed items. The patch also adds Haitani as an in‑game commentator and a...
Failed Online Shooter Won’t Shut Down Because ‘Games Are Art And Deserve To Be Preserved’
Double Eleven announced that its under‑performing online shooter Blindfire will be rebranded as Blindfire: Lights Out, made free to download, and kept online indefinitely. The final update adds two weapons, new skins, achievements, and an "Audio Aim Assist" feature designed...
Next Sega Labbies Plush Teddy Bear Is Goro Majima From Yakuza
Sega is adding a new Labbies plush to its lineup—a Goro Majima teddy bear from the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series. The plush will launch on May 14, 2026, coinciding with the character’s birthday, and will be sold exclusively at Sega...
D-BOX Sponsors SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina
D‑BOX has been named the headline sponsor of the inaugural North American SimRacing Expo, scheduled for May 22‑24 in Charlotte, North Carolina, alongside NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600. The company will showcase its G5 and G3 motion‑actuator systems through collaborations with eNASCAR, Trak Racer, VRX...
Best Players to Use in FC 26 Lucky Number Seven Evolution
EA Sports' FIFA 26 introduces the Lucky Number Seven Evolution, a free feature that can be applied up to three times per player. To qualify, a card must have an overall rating of 88, cannot be a World Tour Silver Star,...
Helldivers 2 Hits Mostly Negative on Steam as Player Frustrations Grow: ‘You Had Lightning in a Bottle and Decided to...
Helldivers 2, Arrowhead’s flagship live‑service shooter, has slipped into a "mostly negative" rating on Steam after a wave of player frustration. The backlash intensified following the April 28 Warbond "Exo Experts" that introduced pay‑walled mechs and a premium battle pass, while long‑awaited...
Slay The Spire 2 Is Getting Review Bombed Again, This Time Because Of Chuds
Slay the Spire 2’s Steam rating has plunged to about 61% positive after more than 2,500 negative reviews flooded the platform in early May. The surge is not tied to any gameplay change; reviewers are reacting to the game’s credits listing...
Xbox Appears To Be Experimenting With New Labels For Physical Games
Xbox is testing a new grey label that reads “Game Disc” on the bottom of physical game boxes, first spotted on upcoming titles such as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and EA Sports UFC 6. The label is...
Did Microsoft Just Tease a New Xbox UI?
Microsoft showcased a new, more consistent Xbox user interface across consoles, handhelds, PC, and cloud gaming during its GDC keynote. VP Jason Ronald highlighted past fragmentation and explained the redesign aims to deliver a familiar Xbox experience regardless of device....
What Is Mixtape? Annapurna’s New Music Adventure Launches to Huge Critic Scores
Annapurna Interactive’s new title Mixtape, the second game from Australian studio Beethoven & Dinosaur, launched to an exceptional critical reception, earning an 85 Metacritic score and a 94 average on OpenCritic. The narrative adventure follows three friends on their final...
Crimson Desert Dev Explains Why Not Being AAA Is a Major Advantage
Pearl Abyss’s open‑world title Crimson Desert has sold five million copies within its first month, buoyed by a development approach that shuns traditional AAA roadmaps. The studio emphasizes real‑time community feedback, iterating patches and content based on player input rather...
Paranormasight Discuss a Potential Future for the Series
The Paranormasight franchise debuted with *The Seven Mysteries of Honjo* in 2023 and followed up with *The Mermaid’s Curse* earlier this year, both earning strong critical praise. Series director Takanari Ishiyama and producer Kazuma Oushu told Famitsu they would keep...
Open-World Games Coming In Summer 2026 To Keep An Eye On
A slate of five open‑world games is set for release between June and August 2026, ranging from nostalgic remakes to original survival experiences. The lineup includes the Gothic 1 Remake (June 5), Solarpunk (June 8), Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (July 9), Outward 2 (summer TBD) and Agefield High: Rock the School (Q3 2026)....
Mina the Hollower Release Date Falls in May 2026
Yacht Club Games announced that its new Zelda‑style adventure *Mina the Hollower* will launch on May 29, 2026, priced at $19.99. The release follows a 30‑week delay that pushed the title about seven months beyond its original October 2025 window....
Embark Are Testing Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat in Arc Raiders to Help Put a Stop to Its Ongoing Cheating Problem
Embark Studios announced that it is testing a kernel‑level anti‑cheat solution for its multiplayer title Arc Raiders. The new stack pairs Easy Anti‑Cheat’s low‑level protection with machine‑learning models that ingest live player telemetry to spot cheating patterns. Embark also highlighted...
Dragon Quest Inducted Into the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Square Enix’s Dragon Quest was inducted into the Strong National Museum of Play’s World Video Game Hall of Fame, marking the franchise’s formal recognition as an industry icon. The honor arrives ahead of Dragon Quest Day on May 27, which celebrates...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Trailer Showcases Bruce Wayne’s Epic Journey, & Features Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose”
Warner Bros. Games unveiled the trailer for LEGO® Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, an open‑world action‑adventure set for the upcoming Switch 2 console in late 2026. The video pairs the game’s cinematic moments with Seal’s Grammy‑winning track “Kiss from a...
90s Nostalgia Returns with Mortal Kombat Sequel Trailer
Want to relive the 90s? Watch the trailer for the 1997 #MortalKombat sequel. I'm speechless. https://t.co/8IaTurTOaN
Dune: Awakening 1.4.0 Hits the Public Test Client For Some Polish
Funcom released the Dune: Awakening public test client 1.4.0, previewing new Overland map locations, combat AI tweaks, and a suite of performance enhancements. The patch does not add a story chapter for the May 19 live launch, focusing instead on technical...
Mixtape's Licensed Soundtrack Justifies Lack of Streamer Mode
Mixtape earned a perfect 10/10 from DualShockers and sits at 94 on OpenCritic, surpassing the previous leader Pokémon Pokopia. The game’s launch coincides with a wave of buzz as it becomes the highest‑rated title of 2026. Developer Beethoven and Dinosaur...
Bitmap Books Launches "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History" May 20th, 2026
Bitmap Books announced the release of Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, a 460‑page premium coffee‑table book launching on May 20, 2026. The standard hardback retails for about $45, while a collector’s edition with an interactive slipcase costs roughly $70. The volume...
Instantly One of the Best-Rated Games of 2026, Nostalgic Adventure Mixtape Flies up Metacritic
Mixtape, the nostalgic adventure from Beethoven and Dinosaur, has quickly become one of 2026’s top‑rated games. On OpenCritic it holds a 94 average from twenty critics, outpacing the nearest rival by four points. Metacritic lists the title at 85, tying...
Dune: Awakening Fans "so Disappointed" By No Polar Cap in 1.4, Funcom Says It's "a Huge Amount of Work" But...
Funcom announced that the highly anticipated Polar Cap map for Dune: Awakening will not launch with the upcoming 1.4 update and Water Wars DLC. The studio explained the delay is due to quality concerns and a shift in development focus...
BAFTA Winner Cissy Jones and Game Awards Winner Maggie Robertson Join the Voice Cast of Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy
Stormind Games announced that BAFTA‑winning actress Cissy Jones and Game Awards winner Maggie Robertson will voice the lead roles in the upcoming horror title Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy. Jones will portray Susan, the conflicted protagonist, while Robertson returns as the...
Star Fox on Switch 2 Calls for a New N64 Controller, and I've Got the Perfect Gamepad for the Job
Nintendo announced a Star Fox remake for the upcoming Switch 2, which will support Nintendo 64‑style gamepads. 8Bitdo’s Bluetooth N64‑inspired controller, now $42.36 on Amazon (down from $44.99) and about $34 in the UK, offers modern ergonomics while preserving the classic layout. The...
Rhythm 3D Platformer 'Spanky “Bat-a-Swing"' Announced for Switch
Indie studio Green Flamingo announced its debut 3D action platformer Spanky “Bat‑a‑Swing” for the Nintendo Switch, with a Kickstarter slated for later this year. The game fuses hand‑animated 1930s‑style cartoon visuals with an original electro‑swing soundtrack, requiring players to time...