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 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced' Gameplay Confirms Returning Fan-Favorite Features
Ubisoft unveiled new gameplay footage for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, confirming that classic features such as social stealth, Eagle Vision, and the money‑throwing mechanic will return. The demo also showcases fresh additions, including a seamless open world without loading screens, expanded underwater swimming, and a rope‑pull combat system for long‑range assassinations. While multiplayer, the modern‑day storyline, and DLC expansions are being dropped, the remake aims to deliver a focused single‑player pirate experience. The game is slated for release on July 9 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Legend Edition Discounted by 40% but only Until the End of Today
SNK is offering the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Legend Edition at a 40% discount, pricing it at $29.99 until midnight PDT. The bundle includes both Season 1 and Season 2 passes, granting access to all 11 DLC characters. Standard editions...
Loop Dungeon: Idle RPG Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (May 2026)
Loop Dungeon: Idle RPG, developed by MagicFind Studio, is a hero‑collection idle role‑playing game that launched earlier this year. As of the May 5 2026 check, the game has no active redeem codes, and the in‑game interface lacks a code‑entry section. The...
Temtem: Pioneers Unveils New Species-Wide Pedigree Perk System For The In-The-Works Monster-Collection Survival Game
Temtem: Pioneers, the upcoming multiplayer monster‑collection survival game, announced a new "Pedigree" quirk. Pedigrees grant species‑wide passive buffs, new techniques, and status effects, applying retroactively to existing Tems and to any future captures. Players can improve Pedigrees through taming, breeding,...
Jared Palmer Joins Xbox, Brings AI Guitar Hero Vision
Jared Palmer just joined Xbox as an engineering VP and technical advisor to CEO Asha Sharma. He comes from the product side at CoreAI. Here's a snippet from an interview last summer where he riffs on AI and uses a...
Horizon Hunters Gathering Lines up a Second Playtest for This Month with Better Onboarding and Tougher Challenges
Guerilla Games announced a second closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering, running May 22‑25. The test adds two new hunters—Ensa and the mysterious Shadow—alongside upgraded versions of Rem, Sun, and Axle. Players will experience a full episode, a brand‑new Breakers’ Bounty...
Blood of Dawnwalker Takes After Baldur's Gate 3's "Freedom of Choice" And RPG Classic Gothic's Small but Dense World Design
Blood of Dawnwalker, a new RPG from Bandai Namco, draws heavily on Baldur’s Gate 3’s emphasis on player freedom while adopting the compact, detail‑rich world design of the classic Gothic series. Creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz says the game aims to let choices...
Hytale Announces In-Game Custom Server Discovery Tool Coming In Update 5
Hypixel Studios announced an official in‑game server discovery tool that will debut in Hytale’s Update 5. The feature lets players browse custom servers by name, description, type, age‑rating tag and region, while operators can list and verify their servers via a...
RuneScape's Player Avatar Beta Gets Slight Delay, Jagex Adds New Dyeable Gear Options
Jagex announced a short postponement of RuneScape’s Player Avatar beta, now expected later this week, while confirming the full avatar rollout remains on track for later May. The delay will be accompanied by a dedicated blog detailing access and features....
Summer Game Fest Streams June 5 Featuring Rolling Stones
✨It's in the stars... just one month until #SummerGameFest streams live everywhere on Friday, June 5 at 5p ET / 2p PT / 9p GMT. Let's celebrate some great games of 2026 so far — featuring "In The Stars" from @rollingstones Special thanks...
PC Gamers Buy Way More Games that Cost Less than $30 at Launch Compared to PlayStation and Xbox Players, Analysts...
Analyst firm Newzoo reports that PC gamers are buying far more new games priced under $30 than PlayStation or Xbox players, with sales of sub‑$30 PC releases jumping 156% since 2022. While the $30‑$50 bracket remains the biggest revenue driver...
Windrose Devs Issue Patch to Address Fears Their Open-World Pirate Game Was Slowly Destroying SSDs
Windrose, an open‑world pirate survival game, was found to generate unusually high disk‑write activity, with tests showing up to 1.3 GB written in a minute‑plus of normal play. Players feared this could shorten SSD lifespan, prompting a heated discussion on Steam...
Xbox CEO Cancels Console AI Chatbot Copilot on Consoles
Microsoft announced that Xbox will cease development of its AI chatbot Copilot for consoles, a decision made by newly appointed CEO Asha Sharma. The move follows a broader strategic overhaul that includes leadership reshuffles and a focus on accelerating community...
10 NieR: Automata Details That Spoil the Plot Early
The article breaks down ten subtle cues in NieR: Automata that reveal how its story is woven into gameplay, visuals, and character design. It shows that bosses named after philosophers, the save‑system’s lore justification, and the shared origins of androids and...
Dead By Daylight "Chrysalis Collection" Now Available
Behaviour Interactive released the Dead by Daylight "Chrysalis Collection," adding new cosmetic outfits for survivor Lee Yun‑Jin and killer The Huntress. The collection is live across all platforms, allowing players to purchase and equip the skins immediately. It continues the game’s...
EA’s 2015 Star Wars Battlefront Still Tops US Sales Charts
Electronic Arts’ 2015 reboot of Star Wars: Battlefront is confirmed as the best‑selling Star Wars video game in U.S. retail history, according to Circana. The title also lifts the Star Wars property to seventh place in lifetime franchise dollar sales,...
Relaxing Adventure "GRAV Fishing" Announced for Switch
Indie studio Shatterproof Games unveiled GRAV Fishing, a forthcoming Nintendo Switch title that blends low‑stakes exploration with a gravity‑based angling system. Set on the floating‑sea world of Aquaria, players use an experimental rod to reel stranded fish back from orbit...
Guitar Hero and Rock Band Veterans Announce "Sound System" For Switch 2
Foundry Interactive, formed by Guitar Hero and Rock Band veterans, announced Sound System for the upcoming Switch 2. The rhythm game will debut with a catalog of over 50 songs, offering free indie tracks and $0.99 cover downloads. Players can use...
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Factions List
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, released in early 2026, features six playable factions—Temple, Necropolis, Grove, Hive, Schism, and Dungeon—each tied to a native region and a distinct roster of units. The article breaks down each faction's unit composition,...
Microsoft Pulls Xbox Copilot After Platform Reorg
wow. Microsoft is scrapping Copilot on Xbox, just hours after a big Xbox platform reorg. Xbox Copilot on mobile is being killed off and development of Copilot on Xbox consoles is over https://t.co/hCBlQAfScV
'Operation: Belly of the Beast' Returns to Warframe, Digital Extremes Opens TennoCon Digital & Merch Pack Sales
Warframe has revived the Operation: Belly of the Beast clan event, running through June 1 pm ET, and introduces new Jade Light Eximus enemies, a Brutus node on Uranus, and community‑wide Volatile Motes counters. The event prepares players for the upcoming Jade Shadows:...
Low-Friction Online Gaming 2026: Can UK Users Really Skip the Verification Queue?
UK gamers are turning to offshore platforms that promise near‑instant onboarding and minimal identity checks. Many of these sites rely on cryptocurrency payments, allowing users to register with just an email and avoid traditional document uploads. While some operators hold...
Crimson Desert Dev Has Traded EVE Online Back for a Boatload of Cash and Game Crypto
Pearl Abyss, fresh off the launch of its open‑world hit Crimson Desert, has sold CCP Games back to founder Hilmar Veigar Pétursson. The original 2018 acquisition—$225 million cash plus $200 million in performance payouts—is being reversed for roughly $425 million in cash and...
Lenovo Legion Tab (5th-Gen) Gaming Tablet Is Now Available… if You Can Afford It
Lenovo has launched the 5th‑generation Legion Tab, an Android gaming tablet priced at $849 in the United States. The device packs an 8.8‑inch 165 Hz IPS LCD, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 12 GB LPDDR5T memory, and 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, plus Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and...
It’s Too Early to Be Calling Keria the Second-Best League of Legends Player of All Time
T1 support Ryu “Keria” Min‑seok extended his contract through 2029, aligning his tenure with teammate Lee “Faker” Sang‑hyeok. Keria’s résumé includes three World Championship titles, a LCK crown, and a reputation for pioneering high‑risk champion picks. While many fans hail...
'The Only Way', Second Update for Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, Is Coming Next Week
Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity’s second major update, “The Only Way,” drops on May 12. The patch introduces the new zone Eternity’s Garden with five story chapters, two horizontal mastery tiers, six relics and two legendary accessories, plus a Wizard’s Vault...
Why a PC Game Developer Is Using Roblox as a Marketing Channel | Exclusive
Psychedelic Games is leveraging Roblox as a low‑cost marketing channel for its upcoming PC MOBA, Golden Tides. The studio partnered with QuickGame to launch a Roblox mini‑game, Capture the Treasure: Golden Tides, on April 9, drawing roughly 23,000 visitors. The experience...
The Salt, the Gatekeeping, the Legends: These Are the Esport Titles that Jynxzi Should Try Out Next
Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart, a top Rainbow Six: Siege streamer, has launched a cross‑genre tour, partnering with elite pros to learn games ranging from Chess.com to VALORANT and League of Legends. In 2026 he captured a Chess.com tournament win, vaulted from...
'Choose Your Path' Timed Research Bonuses and Steps in Pokémon Go
Niantic has rolled out a new “Choose Your Path” Timed Research in Pokémon Go, appearing each Tuesday at 10 a.m. and lasting until the following Monday. Players select one of three tracks—Explore, Catch, or Battle—each granting a distinct XP multiplier and a...
Medal Hunter Is a New Mobile PvP Shooter From the Creators of Fishing Clash and Trophy Hunter
Polish developer Ten Square Games has launched Medal Hunter, its first mobile PvP shooter, in a phased soft‑launch. The game is currently available in Mexico, Vietnam, the Philippines and Poland, with a broader rollout to Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom...
How to Prestige Weapons Fast and Get XP Tickets in Far Far West
Prestige in Far Far West activates when a weapon hits level 20, granting points that can be exchanged for permanent bonuses such as XP Tickets. Weapons level faster than characters, making them the most efficient path to accrue prestige cycles, each limited to...
Pokémon Go 'Sparkle and Shine' Shiny Diancie Masterwork Research Quest Steps
Niantic’s Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos introduced a ticketed Masterwork Research called “Sparkle and Shine,” which rewards a shiny Diancie after players finish a ten‑step quest. The quest began on Feb. 28 and requires extensive catching, evolving, mega‑evolving, and daily PokéStop visits, culminating...
Conan Exiles Enhanced Preview: A Love Letter to Fans
Funcom has rebuilt Conan Exiles on Unreal Engine 5 and released the overhaul as a free update for Steam owners, marking the game’s eighth anniversary. The visual overhaul adds volumetric foliage, realistic water physics and a modern UI, while the Oasis...
GameStop's $56B Offer for eBay
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen announced a $55.5 billion cash‑plus‑debt offer to acquire eBay, a company valued at roughly $46 billion. The bid is striking because GameStop’s market capitalization sits at about $11 billion, making the target four times its size. Cohen says the...
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R-Type Dimensions 3 Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [Update: Release Date]
ININ Games, together with Tozai and Irem, announced R-Type Dimensions 3 for Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, slated for a digital launch on May 19, 2026 and a physical release on August 11, 2026. The title is a full remaster of the classic...
AI Gaming Startup Astrocade Raises $56M Series A and B Led by Sequoia Capital and Sea to Let Users Build...
San Francisco AI gaming startup Astrocade secured $56 million in combined Series A and B rounds, led by Sea and Sequoia Capital, with participation from Google, Nvidia, LG Ventures and others. The platform lets users generate games through natural‑language prompts and now...
Xbox Revamps Leadership to Blend Legacy and Fresh Expertise
Microsoft's Xbox chief says today's Xbox platform changes are all about "promoting leaders who built Xbox and bringing in new leaders with consumer and technical expertise we do not yet have." https://t.co/w1w8EJy23P
GitHub AI Leaders Jump to Xbox, Defying Growth Expectations
Several GitHub / CoreAI execs move to Xbox What is going on at Microsoft This is very odd to see, you'd expect the other way round given that AI growth *should* be several times that of gaming growth (in the optimistic playbooks...
The Latest Rust Update Is an Absolute Nightmare for Roof Campers, but I Welcome It with Open Arms
The latest Rust "Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder" update launches May 7, introducing a mortar that fires explosive projectiles over long distances. The new weapon directly counters the common roof‑camping tactic, forcing raiders to adapt their strategies. Additional changes include a reworked...
Astrocade Secures $56M to Democratize AI Game Creation
So proud of you guys @_amirabs @sadeghian_ali ; it's been wonderful working with you guys, and seeing the progress of @PlayAstrocade !🚀
Surprise: The Studio Making Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Is Full of Former BioWare Devs
Lucasfilm Games announced Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to BioWare’s classic Knights of the Old Republic, at The Game Awards 2025. Development is led by Arcaneaut Studios, co‑founded by former BioWare general manager and project...
Multiple Battlefield Games Are Super Cheap on Xbox Right Now
EA announced that Battlefield Hardline will be removed from digital storefronts on May 22, 2026, with its multiplayer servers shutting down a month later. In response, Xbox is offering a limited‑time sale that slashes four Battlefield titles—Hardline Ultimate, Battlefield 1 Revolution, Battlefield 4 Premium,...
Drowzee | Pokémon Guide
Drowzee is a Generation I Psychic Pokémon known for its tapir‑inspired design and high Special Defense. It evolves into Hypno at level 26 and carries a 35.2% catch rate, making it a moderate rarity in early games. Across the franchise, Drowzee appears...
Tim Cain Warns Players Have Lost Independent Game Judgment
Timothy Cain, the co-creator of Fallout and the co-developer of The Outer Worlds, has shared his opinion on online discourse and how some players can't form their own opinion about games anymore. https://t.co/Sei66Dr6NI
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Haneda Girl Announced for Nintendo Switch [Update: Delayed]
Aeternum Game Studios, in partnership with Studio Koba, announced Hanhan Girl, a side‑scrolling action platformer for Nintendo Switch, slated for a May 7, 2026 launch. Players alternate between Chichi Wakaba, a katana‑wielding heroine, and O.T.H.E.R., a combat mecha, creating a blend of...
Steam Machine Near Launch, HDMI 2.1 Firmware Update Planned
Valve's Steam Machine may be close to launch –and a post-launch firmware update may deliver HDMI 2.1 https://t.co/U8MvLjCtVZ
Escape From Tarkov Ranks 11th Most‑Played PC Game in 2025, Boosting Extraction Shooter Credibility
Newzoo's latest report shows Escape from Tarkov ranked the 11th most‑played PC game in 2025, outpacing titles like Overwatch 2 and PUBG. The achievement reflects the expanding popularity of the extraction‑shooter subgenre, which developers say is becoming more accessible. Industry...
M2THAK’s Real‑World Streams Elevate BC.Game to iGaming’s Front‑Row
M2THAK has turned BC.Game into a cultural touchstone by broadcasting live casino action from yachts, Formula 1 venues and other high‑profile locations. The streamer’s mobile, production‑heavy format draws millions of viewers and is being hailed by analysts as the next wave...
Action-Roguelite Platformer Dark Scrolls Launches This Month
Devolver Digital and indie developer doinksoft have set a release date of May 28 for Dark Scrolls, a retro‑style action platformer with roguelite elements, on Windows PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features procedurally generated runs, nine unlockable heroes, and...
Myst and Riven Remakes Coming to PS5, Riven Remake Also Coming to Xbox
Independent developer Cyan announced that its updated versions of the classic adventure titles Myst and Riven will launch on Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the PS VR2 headset. The Riven remake will also arrive on Xbox Series X|S and via the Microsoft Store for...