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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EVE Online Studio CCP Games Turns Independent and Rebrands as Fenris Creations
Icelandic developer CCP Games has been sold back to its management for $120 million, ending Pearl Abyss’s ownership and rebranding as Fenris Creations. The buyout follows a 2018 acquisition for $425 million and comes as the studio reported over $70 million in revenue for 2025, its strongest year in recent memory. Fenris will keep its existing studios in Reykjavik, London and Shanghai and has pledged no layoffs. A minority‑stake partnership with Google DeepMind will use EVE Online as a testbed for advanced AI research.
Valve Release the Steam Controller's CAD Files, so You Can Channel Your Inner Archie From Balamory and Design Mods or...
Valve has made the external shell and puck CAD files for its Steam Controller publicly available under a Creative Commons license. The release includes STP and STL models plus an engineering drawing that details critical features and keep‑outs. Valve warns...
Buy on Weakness: Gaming Ad Consolidation Gains Momentum
Macro: gaming ad consolidation Key: Super League closed Misfits Ads—adds programmatic & rewarded video, Roblox reach >100M. Risk: negative LTM EBITDA, tiny market cap, Q4 miss. Trade: buy on weakness — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Epic Games and Disney Release Largest Star Wars Toolset for Fortnite Creators
Epic Games and Disney have unveiled a comprehensive Star Wars creation toolkit for Fortnite, the largest IP integration to date. The suite lets developers use new templates, assets and gameplay features, while requiring a 20% payout to Disney and building...
Phasecraft Is Speedrunning…
Phasecraft has been enlisted by DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to "speedrun" quantum algorithms, delivering highly optimized versions with detailed resource estimates. The effort seeks to prove which applications cannot be run on quantum hardware, narrowing the focus to viable use...
Learn Phaser 4 with Scott Westover's Free Mini Course
Scott Westover has launched a free mini‑course on YouTube that introduces developers to Phaser 4, the latest version of the popular HTML5 game engine. The series walks learners through building a complete falling‑object catch game, covering the game loop, scene lifecycle,...
Disney Says Epic Games Partnership Key to Youth Engagement
Amid questions about Disney's commitment to Epic Games, D’Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston said “our collaboration with Epic Games is central to our efforts" to reach younger consumers: Disney characters are “among the most popular across the Fortnite universe” https://t.co/v57KYoi9Gh
VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 Brings More Improvements For Direct3D 12 On Vulkan
Valve's Linux graphics driver team released VKD3D‑Proton 3.0.1, the latest bridge that translates Direct3D 12 calls to the Vulkan API. The update adds experimental view‑instancing, Vulkan present‑timing for smoother frame pacing, and new interfaces for NVIDIA NVAPI and AMD AGS. It also...
DN Head Coach Joo Young-Dal: "What We Need for a Win Is a Win"
DN Supers fell 0‑2 to league‑leading Hanwha Life Esports, extending their losing streak to ten matches and twenty straight sets. Coach Joo Young‑dal highlighted a sharper performance and praised the team despite the defeat, noting the positive impact of new...
The “Juice” Factor: Designing Game Feel
Game feel, often dubbed “juice,” transforms basic mechanics into satisfying, immersive experiences. By layering visual cues like screen shake and hit‑stop, audio layers, and responsive camera work, developers give actions weight and immediacy. Input forgiveness techniques such as coyote time...
Thief, Dishonored and Philip Marlowe Combine in Noirmancer, a Stealth Sim that Lets You Wipe Minds with a Snap of...
Noirmancer is an indie first‑person stealth simulation that blends classic Thief‑style infiltration with supernatural noir detective powers. Players wield memory‑wiping gestures, vapor transformation, and telekinetic mats to neutralize guards and solve puzzles. A 2‑4 hour alpha demo is live on...
Classic Eugen Systems RTS Game R.U.S.E. Returns with Upgrades and Steam Deck Support
Eugen Systems has relaunched its 2010 real‑time strategy classic R.U.S.E. as a Definitive Edition, reclaiming publishing rights from Ubisoft. The updated title bundles every DLC released over its lifespan at no extra charge and adds full Steam Deck compatibility, earning the...
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Isn't Even Out yet, but It's Already on Sale at a Discounted Price
Koei Tecmo's revamped Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is set for a June 24, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Fanatical is offering a 13 % pre‑order discount, lowering the $40 price to $34.79 and includes exclusive Angelic Maid and Devilish...
Valve's Steam Controller Sells Out in Minutes, Scalpers Flip at Double Price
Valve announced that its newly released Steam Controller sold out within minutes, far exceeding demand forecasts. The $99 controller is already appearing on resale sites for $200-plus, prompting the company to promise a restock while remaining silent on anti‑scalper measures.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Reshuffles Leadership and Cancels Gaming Copilot AI
Xbox head Asha Sharma has reorganized the division’s leadership, promoting veterans and importing four CoreAI veterans, while also announcing the immediate cancellation of the Gaming Copilot AI assistant on console and mobile. The moves aim to speed up product delivery...
Lego Batman Game Pays Tribute to Voice Actor Icon Kevin Conroy
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight, launching May 22 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Switch 2, includes a subtle in‑game billboard honoring the late Kevin Conroy. The tribute reads “After Hours With Conroy – the voice of Gotham’s night,”...
Head Coach Choi In-Kyu = "The Losing Streak Is Long, but One Win Could Spark a Turnaround"
Nongshim RedForce fell 0‑2 to Gen.G Esports, extending its losing streak to five matches and nine consecutive sets in the 2026 LCK regular season. Coach Choi In‑kyu and mid laner Son “Lehends” Si‑woo expressed frustration over missed opportunities despite early...
Doomsday: Last Survivors Joins Forces With Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
Doomsday: Last Survivors has partnered with Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 to launch a limited‑time "Shell: Cyber Pursuit" event. The collaboration adds five brand‑new game modes, ranging from 10‑vs‑10 faction battles to daily training missions, and offers exclusive skins, cosmetics,...
Twisted Japanese Roguelike RPG Annihilated Launches in July
Flashlight Games and Desu Kumiai announced the July 22 worldwide launch of *Annihilated*, a Japanese‑style roguelike RPG for Windows PC on Steam. Players choose one of four "broken" protagonists—each stripped of a core ability—and navigate a narrative‑driven adventure with multiple endings....
Gen.G Overcomes 9,900 Gold Deficit to Sweep Nongshim 2-0 Behind Strong Top-Side Carry
Gen.G Esports erased a 9,900‑gold deficit to win Game 1 and then swept Nongshim RedForce 2‑0 in the LCK round 2 match at LoL Park. Mid‑lane star Chovy’s Cassiopeia secured pivotal dragon and Baron steals, while Canyon’s Skarner dominated the top lane in...
IWGB Union "Have No Reason to Believe Fresh Redundancies Are Taking Place" At MindsEye Studio Build a Rocket Boy, Following...
Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) has reportedly laid off about 170 of its 250‑person MindsEye team, leaving roughly 80 employees. The cuts follow a March reduction and come amid a troubled game launch that strained the studio’s finances. Union IWGB...
Fanatical's Legendary Bundle Makes Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite 2 Cheaper than Ever
Fanatical’s new Legendary Bundle lets gamers purchase top‑tier Steam titles such as Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite 2 at dramatically reduced rates. Individual games drop to $11.50 (≈£11.50) each, with two‑for‑$24.99 options, undercutting standard Steam sales. The bundle also includes Killing...
Radian Arc, Blacknut and TrueID Launch Android Cloud Gaming in Thailand, Branded as “TrueID Game Hub”
Radian Arc, a Submer Group company, has partnered with TrueID—Thailand’s leading telecom‑tech brand—and Blacknut, the world’s top cloud‑gaming platform, to launch an Android cloud‑gaming service called TrueID Game hub. The offering lets millions of TrueID subscribers instantly stream premium Android...
ESA and DON’T NOD Team up on a Journey to the Planet Persephone in Aphelion
European Space Agency has teamed with French developer DON’T NOD Entertainment to launch *Aphelion*, a narrative sci‑fi game released on April 28 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game places players in the roles of ESA astronauts Ariane Montclair and Thomas Cross on...
Highly Rated Adventure Game Shadows of the Afterland Adds Full Controller Support
Shadows of the Afterland, the supernatural point‑and‑click adventure that debuted on February 10, 2026, now offers full controller support for PC and Steam Deck. The update introduces two distinct control schemes, letting players navigate the game with a gamepad or the handheld console....
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[Industry News] ININ Games Confirms Timely Digital Launch of R-Type Dimensions III
ININ Games announced that the next installment of the R‑Type franchise, R‑Type Dimensions III, will launch digitally on May 19, 2026 as scheduled. The physical version has been pushed to August 11, 2026 because of ongoing global manufacturing and logistics constraints. Pre‑order customers can claim...
Latest Stable Steam Update Brings Full Steam Controller Support
Valve released a new stable update for Steam that adds full native support for the recently announced Steam Controller across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. The update introduces connection pop‑up alerts, a toggle for battery notifications, and an improved...
Why Self-Hosted Payment Infrastructure Is the Future for Gaming Platforms in Emerging Markets
The online gaming sector in South and Southeast Asia is booming, with India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam and the Philippines generating billions in transaction volume. However, reliance on third‑party payment gateways creates policy volatility, opaque fees, settlement delays and limited local...
Where to Find the Conductor Emote in FFXIV
Final Fantasy XIV introduced the Conductor emote in patch 7.5, a simple wand‑waving animation for role‑players. The emote is unlocked by earning the Ballroom Etiquette – Orchestral Operations book, which drops at Rank 5 of the Series 11 Malmstone PvP ladder. Players need...
Grand Theft Auto VI Will Not Launch on PC Initially
Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will debut exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PC version in the initial launch window. The company follows its historic pattern of releasing major titles on consoles first, then porting to...
Mionix AVIOR AIR Carbon Fiber Mouse Brings 8K Wireless Support at $300
Mionix has launched the AVIOR AIR Carbon Fiber, its first wireless gaming mouse, aimed at competitive FPS players. The ultralight device weighs about 42 grams thanks to a carbon‑fiber chassis and interchangeable PTFE or glass skates. It features a PixArt PAW3950...
Far Far West Code Redemption
Far Far West, the new cooperative shooter from Evil Raptor, launched on April 28, 2026 and includes a code‑redemption system for in‑game rewards. The only active code at launch, 250KCOWBOYS, grants players 1,000 gold when entered. Redemption is performed by locating a glowing robot...
Reverse-Engineering the 1998 Ultima Online Demo Server
After a decade of intermittent work, developer draxinar released a complete reverse‑engineering of the 1998 Ultima Online demo server on GitHub, translating roughly 5,000 disassembled MSVC x86 functions into portable C99. The project reproduces the original server logic, fixes stability...
Gothic III Classic Launches on November 24 for Nintendo Switch 2 Alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series Versions
THQ Nordic announced that Gothic III Classic will launch on November 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 edition will be sold as a Game‑Key Card, with physical pre‑orders now live on Amazon. All three console releases will feature...
Majora Is The Best Zelda Villain (Not Ganon)
Majora’s Mask redefines the Zelda antagonist by abandoning clear motives and embracing chaotic rage, creating a psychologically unsettling threat. The descending moon turns the environment into a visual timer, linking narrative tension directly to gameplay. By integrating the villain into...
Final Fantasy VII REBIRTH Switch 2 Pre-Orders Going "Extremely Well," Director Explains the "Emotional Weight" Of Bringing the Trilogy to...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will debut on the Nintendo Switch 2, and pre‑orders are already described as “extremely well.” Director Naoki Hamaguchi highlighted the emotional significance of returning the iconic title to Nintendo after a three‑decade absence. Square Enix’s decision reflects a...
How to Unlock All Freerun Ascent Challenge Event Rewards in Black Ops 7
Activision has launched the Freerun Ascent Challenge Event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, running from May 5 to May 14. Players must complete a series of objectives on the new Ascent map within 20‑minute Freerun runs to earn seven limited‑time cosmetics,...
DLC Was Considered for Final Fantasy VII REBIRTH but Decided Against, DLC for Part 3 Depends on Fan Demand
Square Enix confirmed that while a story DLC for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was seriously considered, the team abandoned it to avoid delaying the third installment of the remake trilogy. The decision was driven by the need to keep the schedule and...
Final Fantasy VII: Part 3 Director Talks Progress, Release Timing Consideration, and Teases Roles for Vincent and Cid
Square Enix confirmed that development of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 remains on schedule, with fine‑tuning underway for the trilogy’s conclusion. Director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the shift to remote work and the hectic meeting schedule. The studio is weighing release...
Advanced Clearance Card I & Chaotic Core Guide In NTE Pink Paw Heist
The Pink Paw Heist in Neverness to Everness (NTE) unlocks at City Tycoon level 10 and challenges players to reach Mammon in the LG3 Core Vault. Access requires two rare items: Advanced Clearance Card I (≈1 drop per 20 runs) and a...
3D Nostalgia: Modern Visuals Echo Classic Sierra Games
The visuals make me think of 3D versions of the old Sierra DOS games. Friggin love it!
Sims 4 Players Are Building Totally Functional Tiny 3x2 Houses
Players of *The Sims 4* have taken an unofficial 3×2 Tiny House Challenge and managed to fit a fully functional living space—including a bathroom, kitchenette, and décor—into just six tiles. Using the game’s “moveobjects” cheat and creative scaling of fixtures, creators...
Nekopara Sekai Connect: Tips to Level Up Quickly
Nekopara Sekai Connect’s guide outlines the most efficient ways to level up your Nekos, emphasizing a focused core team, limit‑breaking duplicate pieces, full accessory sets, skill upgrades, and awakenings. By concentrating resources on a small roster, players can accelerate power...
Kayo Sports Enters The Video Game Arena Through Roblox
Australian sports broadcaster Kayo Sports, through a joint venture with Foxtel Media and gaming‑marketing firm Livewire, has debuted Kayo SPORTS Stadium on Roblox. The immersive experience features three official sports codes—AFL, Cricket Australia and Supercars—allowing users to play realistic mini‑games...
Mortal Kombat 2021 Flops; only Animated Legends Shine
It’s really something how terrible MORTAL KOMBAT (2021) is. I seemed to recall everyone just stuck in some room for forever and…yep. Every single MK adaptation is garbage, save for a couple of the “Legends” animated movies. It’s incredible. Nowhere to...
Modder's Gaming PC Takes Up an Entire Room
This modder's gaming PC build meets the definition of unique, as it's quite literally the size of a room. https://t.co/0Q9qrmd4xf
RocketWerkz Unveils 'Kitten Space Agency' As Spiritual Successor to Kerbal Space Program
RocketWerkz has dropped a surprise pre‑alpha build of Kitten Space Agency (KSA), billed as an "unashamedly spiritual successor" to Kerbal Space Program. The project brings together former SpaceX flight software engineer Stefan Moluf, RocketWerkz founder Dean Hall, and original KSP...
Mouse P.I. for Hire Shines, Switch 2 Lags
Mouse P.I. for Hire’s gameplay and visuals are like a beautiful vintage cheddar — it's just a shame that the Switch 2 edition grates some performance problems on the top. https://t.co/WCKdntOHVh
Kickstarter Opens For MMORPG Hollowed Oath, From Former Heroes Journey Devs, Which Lets You Mix Up To Three Classes
God Mode Games launched a Kickstarter for "Hollowed Oath," a multiclass MMORPG set in the fractured world of Orrathis. The project is led by former "The Heroes Journey" developers, veterans of private EverQuest servers, who bring deep genre experience. Players...
DC Universe Online's Second Patrol of 2026, Fearful Day, Is Live
DC Universe Online has released its second 2026 Patrol, “Fearful Day,” which runs through June 1. The event pits players against Amon Sur’s Qwardian and Yellow Lantern forces invading the living planet Mogo. New open‑world missions, weekly challenges, and instanced content—including a...