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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NTE: Neverness to Everness Original Game Soundtracks: Your Ultimate Playlist Guide
Neverness to Everness (NTE) is Hotta Studio’s latest supernatural open‑world RPG, released under Perfect World Games. The game’s official soundtrack series debuted in late April 2026, delivering six albums with a total of 24 tracks from a mix of in‑house and guest composers. Each album is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer, with direct links provided in the guide. Future soundtrack drops are promised as the game’s world expands.
Blizzard Cashes in on Pricey Virtual Real Estate
Blizzard is the only company that has figured out how to make a killing off metaverse real estate. The company has released another housing item in the in-game shop. The Cozy Treehouse Retreat will set you back $75 USD. Despite player complaints, many...
The Creator of Citizen Sleeper 2 Is Making Two New Games
Gareth Damian Martin, creator of Citizen Sleeper 2, announced two fresh projects: a tabletop role‑playing game called Citizen Sleeper: Helion Rising and a brand‑new video game set for a June 7 reveal. Helion Rising will let players co‑op survive in a post‑corporate...
If You're Already Enjoying Neverness to Everness, We've Got Another GTA-Inspired Gacha Game for You to Check Out
Ananta, the upcoming mobile title formerly known as Project Mugen, released new gameplay footage that mirrors the open‑world, car‑centric style of Grand Theft Auto. The videos showcase gun combat, city driving, stealth missions, and everyday activities like clothing shopping, while...
Need Workflow for Realistic Soldier Rigging and Animation
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Conan Exiles Enhanced Is Out - a Free Upgrade for Everyone with Steam Deck Improvements
Funcom released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade that moves the survival title to Unreal Engine 5 and unifies the original Exiled Lands with the Isle of Siptah DLC. The patch promises dramatically improved visuals, a refreshed UI, and performance targets...
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Devs Come With Mass Effect and KOTOR Baggage
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic (FOTOR) received fresh developer details on Star Wars Day 2026, confirming Arcanaut Studios as the studio behind the first new Old Republic RPG in 15 years. The creative lead includes Casey Hudson, former...
Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Holding Another Playtest on May 22
Guerrilla Games is running a second public playtest for its Horizon Hunters Gathering co‑op action title from May 22 to May 25, open to PC and PS5 players via the PlayStation Beta Program. The test follows an initial February session and introduces...
Toons Universe Codes May 2026
Roblox’s Toons Universe has released a fresh promotional code, THANKYOU, which awards players 500 malachor—an in‑game resource used for recruiting agents. The code was posted on Pocket Tactics, a site that aggregates Roblox freebies, and can be redeemed directly in...
Tekken 8 Competitor Trojan Updates His Ordered Tier List
Trojan, a top‑ranked Tekken 8 competitor, released an updated Season 3 tier list after the patch’s “return to basics” overhaul. Bryan now leads the roster, pushing Nina to second while Victor, Clive and Jin occupy the S‑tier. Law slips out of the...
Round1 Fans Furious as Arcade Swaps Claw Machine Prizes for Sponges and Tissues
Round1 arcade chain faced backlash after swapping traditional claw‑machine prizes like anime figures for low‑cost household items such as sponges, tissues, Gatorade, and ramen. Customers posted photos from locations in Gurnee, Illinois, Danbury, Connecticut, and others, complaining that the new...
Saber Interactive Launch New Bus Driving Simulator Bus Bound
Saber Interactive and Stillalive Studios have released Bus Bound, a new bus‑driving simulator available now on PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game ships in a Standard edition priced at $29.99 (≈$32.70 EUR, $31.70 GBP) and a Deluxe...
Overwatch Has a New Custom Zombies Mode, so Crack Open a Cold Jugger-Nog, Lock in, and Go Wild
Overwatch community creator Kanzuki has released a new custom PvE mode called Overwatch: Zombies, supporting up to four players on classic maps. The mode blends Overwatch’s hero abilities with Call of Duty‑style power‑ups such as Jugger‑Nog, Stamin‑Up and Speed Cola,...
I've Reviewed over 100 Gaming Headsets, and Steelseries' Latest Is the Most Exciting One in Ages
SteelSeries unveiled the Arctis Nova Omni, a wireless gaming headset positioned between its Nova Pro and Elite models. The headset adds true console‑agnostic connectivity, Hi‑Res Audio certification (96 kHz/24‑bit), and an AI‑enhanced omnidirectional mic. It ships with a GameHub dongle that...
‘Bond Has a Special Place on Nintendo’: IO CEO Says He’ll ‘Do Everything’ to Make 007 First Light Run Well...
IO Interactive’s CEO Hakan Abrak confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light will launch in late summer 2026, after a delay from the May 27 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The company pledged to deliver a native, high‑quality...
Ready or Not 2 Delivers Chaos, Comedy, and High-Stakes Fun
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come returns Samara Weaving as Grace, thrust back into a lethal hide‑and‑seek game, this time alongside her estranged sister and four competing families. The sequel expands the original’s mythology with broader, more chaotic set‑pieces,...
Explaining Dungeon Crawler Carl Without Sounding Crazy
Has anyone figured out how to describe Dungeon Crawler Carl to your friends without sounding like a completely insane person? 
Widow's Bay on Apple TV Is Absolutely Awesome
I am here to report that Widow's Bay on Apple TV is [checks notes] fucking awesome https://t.co/7nX61QxZSS
9INE Bench Bnox
Polish CS:GO rifler Bartosz “bnox” has been benched by 9INE, ending a six‑month stint that began in December 2025. The move follows the earlier removal of Jan “cej0t” Dyl, marking a double roster shake‑up as the team struggles to deliver...
Next Call of Duty Skips PS4, Activision Confirms
Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will not come to PS4. https://t.co/JycY4DwTZq
Pearl Abyss Sells CCP Back to Its CEO for Less than Half What It Paid, Plus $20 Million in Crypto
Wizards of the Coast and its parent Hasbro missed the May 1 deadline to voluntarily recognize a union formed by Magic: The Gathering Arena developers. The UWOTC‑CWA union filed a petition in April and, after a May 4 open letter, highlighted concerns...
May 2026 GameDev Assets Giveaways
Epic Games is running its bi‑monthly Fab marketplace giveaway from May 5 to May 19, offering three Unreal Engine assets and one Unity asset for free, with permanent ownership after “purchase.” The giveaway includes a Steampunk Mechanical Creature, a Modular Low‑Poly Factory,...
Steam Controller Sells Out in 30 Minutes as Scalpers Snap up Valve’s New Hardware
Valve released its new Steam Controller on May 4 for $99.99, and the product sold out in just 30 minutes, overwhelming the Steam storefront. The surge triggered a spike in error reports on Downdetector as thousands of shoppers tried to purchase...
This Indie Record Store Sim for Nintendo Switch Has Restored My Faith in Humanity
Wax Heads, the debut indie title from Patattie Games, lets players run a record‑store simulation on Nintendo Switch 2 while solving music‑recommendation puzzles. The game blends quirky humor with a narrative that tackles venue closures, AI‑driven streaming, and queer solidarity, reflecting...
Clark University Students Produce Video Games that Reduce Social Isolation for People with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Clark University’s Becker School of Design & Technology partnered with the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance to develop multiplayer video games that address social isolation for people living with schizophrenia and psychosis. Eighty students formed ten‑person teams, created prototypes, and...
Halo 2 and 3 Remakes Reportedly in Development
Rebs Gaming, a noted industry leaker, says two independent sources have confirmed that remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 are currently in early development. The sources assert the projects are moving forward regardless of the performance of the upcoming Halo Campaign Evolved....
Fallout Co‑Creator Tim Cain Warns Influencers Are Shaping Gamer Opinions
Tim Cain, co‑creator of Fallout, told his YouTube audience that many players now turn to streamers and YouTubers for prescribed opinions rather than forming their own judgments. The veteran developer warned that this shift is influencing how studios design games,...
These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 6-19)
Microsoft announced 13 new games joining Xbox Game Pass between May 6 and May 19, 2026, highlighted by the flagship release of Forza Horizon 6. The slate includes titles across console, PC and cloud tiers such as Ben 10 Power Trip, Descenders Next, and Subnautica 2. Simultaneously,...
You Have Just Four Days Left to Grab Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Seven Other Steam Deck Games for Just $14.99
Steam’s handheld‑focused Humble Choice subscription is offering an eight‑game bundle for $14.99, featuring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and six other Steam Deck‑verified titles. The combined retail value of the games is roughly $232, delivering more than...
HUYA Posts $242 M Q4 2025 Revenue, Driven by Ad and Virtual Gifting Surge
HUYA Inc. announced Q4 2025 net revenue of RMB 1.74 bn (≈ $242 m), a 16% year‑over‑year rise, propelled by a 59% jump in advertising and game‑related services. The results highlight the growing role of ad‑driven and virtual‑gift monetisation in Asian live‑streaming, while margins...
Video Game Actors ‘Deserve to Stand up and Be Counted’, Says Lead of Upcoming Tomb Raider Games
Alix Wilton Regan, known for roles in Dragon Age Inquisition and Assassin’s Creed Origins, will portray Lara Croft in the next two Tomb Raider installments. The first, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, launches in 2026 as a visual re‑imagining of the original, while Tomb Raider: Catalyst...
Games and Numbers (April 22 - May 5, 2026)
The latest gaming week saw several headline‑grabbing milestones: Sandfall Interactive’s *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* surpassed 8 million copies sold within a year, while indie title *Vampire Crawlers* moved over 1 million units in its first week and earned an 83 Metacritic score. *Cartel Pilots Wanted* attracted...
What’s Going On In The Fisch Underground Music Venue Takeover?
The latest Fisch update introduces an Underground Music Venue takeover, adding four new NPCs—Axel, BasePart, The Guide, and Luneth—each offering a multi‑step quest to unlock exclusive fishing rods. Players must locate the venue via a Chaotic Enchant Relic in Crystal...
Fortress and Touch Create New Oceania Route to VCT Pacific Last Chance Qualifier
Fortress and Touch, with Riot Games’ backing, have unveiled an official Oceania pathway into the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) through the Fortress Grassroots ecosystem. The format funnels eight teams—two from each Act of the Premier...
PUBG Esports Posts New Update as Competitive Circuit Continues to Evolve
PUBG Esports announced the player‑selection framework for the 2025 Nations Cup, confirming 24 national squads will battle in Seoul’s Olympic Handball Gymnasium in late July. The update details roster composition—four players plus a coach—and ties the first three spots to...
Xbox Reveals List Of 28 Titles With New Improvements For The ROG Xbox Ally
Xbox announced that 28 popular titles now ship with Default Game Profiles for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds. These profiles automatically tune Thermal Design Power and framerate limits to deliver smoother performance while extending battery life, without...
Duriano: Roguelike RPG Lets You Battle Gods in a Unique Slasher Arena-Shooting Adventure, Coming Soon on Mobile
Indie studio Adisoft Gaming announced Duriano: Roguelike RPG will arrive on Android and iOS later this year. The top‑down arena shooter, which debuted in early‑access on PC in April 2025, lets players control Durian warriors battling Norse gods with over...
The Outer Worlds to Be Delisted as Spacer’s Choice Edition Becomes a Free Upgrade
Obsidian Entertainment announced that the original version of The Outer Worlds will be delisted on May 27, 2026, leaving the Spacer’s Choice Edition as the only purchasable copy for Xbox Series X|S, PC and PS5. Players who bought the base game before...
Chance Studios Raises $3.2M for Trading Card Collectibles Platform
Chance Studios, a trading‑card‑game startup, closed a $3.2 million round led by Makers Fund and Hashed, with participation from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Gam3Girl Ventures, and Digital Elm. The capital will fund expansion of its super‑app that blends collecting, trading, and community...
Where To Find Brand Anniversary Commission In NTE
The guide details how to locate and complete the Brand Anniversary anomaly commission in Neverness To Everness (NTE). Players must first unlock the Unheard Shores region, then track the commission on the Anomaly Commission screen and travel by car or...
The Paranormasight Games Exist Thanks to High-Profile Indies, Square Enix Says
Square Enix has green‑lit *The Mermaid’s Curse*, the sequel to the indie‑styled *The Seven Mysteries of Honjo*, confirming the Paranormasight series’ commercial viability despite the publisher’s 2024 pledge to prioritize quality over quantity. The games rely on traditional, narrative‑driven mechanics rather...
First Kenshiro Gameplay Footage Revealed in New Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Commercial
SNK has released the first gameplay footage of Fist of the North Star hero Kenshiro in the upcoming Season 2 of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A new Japanese commercial shows Kenshiro executing a Gear Super with his Hokuto Shinken...
Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Coming to Consoles Before PC to Serve “Core Audience” First, Says Take-Two CEO
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will debut on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on November 19, with a PC version arriving later. He emphasized the decision reflects Rockstar’s long‑standing focus on the “core audience” of console gamers,...
Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch 2 with Pokemon Pokopia Bundle
Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a Pokémon Pokopia bundle, slated for release on 5 June in Australia and New Zealand. The bundle pairs the next‑generation console with the new Pokopia title and is priced at AU$699 (about US$460). Nintendo positions the...
MSI Launches 2026 Stealth 16 AI+ Laptop with Upgraded Cooling and AI‑focused GPU
MSI announced the 2026 Stealth 16 AI+ notebook, priced from $2,699, with a new all‑aluminum chassis, a beefed‑up cooling architecture and an AI‑optimized Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU. The launch signals MSI’s push to blend high‑performance gaming hardware with creator‑grade AI workloads.
Esports' Global Impact Analyzed in New Book
Now published & being dispatched... The Geopolitical Economy of Esports https://t.co/ZEI85yArWJ BIG BIG BIG thanks to everyone who contributed - chapter authors, publisher, proofreaders https://t.co/K7HEhPJ64w
VR Studio Survios Lays Off Majority of Staff Amid Market Downturn
Survios announced the dismissal of the bulk of its development workforce, effectively shuttering the studio. The layoffs were confirmed by several employees on LinkedIn, underscoring a broader slump in the VR market just after the Switch 2 launch of Rogue...
Xbox Is Giving Achievement Art an Upgrade on Series X Consoles
Microsoft rolled out an Xbox Insider update that sharpens achievement art and gamerpics to true 4K resolution on Series X consoles. The change follows an April overhaul that introduced hide‑game options and highlighted completed titles in players’ achievement lists. While modest,...
Shapez 2 Is a Thoroughly Chilled Time Building up a Shape-Cutting Factory
Shapez 2 launched on 23 April 2026, delivering a polished, relaxed factory‑building experience for PC and native Linux. The 1.0 release adds a new Manufacture Mode, expanded Classic Mode, achievements, dark mode, upgraded visuals, and full Steam Workshop mod support. Performance tweaks enable...
Xbox Game Pass Adds Final Fantasy V and Its Easy Achievements Today
Xbox Game Pass added the Pixel Remaster of Final Fantasy V on May 5, 2026, expanding its library of classic RPGs. The service now lets players tweak experience points, gold earnings, and random encounters, making the game’s four achievements easier to obtain. Completion...