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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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How to Earn Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6 to Hold High Speeds for Longer
Speed Skills in Forza Horizon 6 reward players for holding high velocity on open roads. The guide recommends using fast, stable cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III, Subaru Impreza 22B‑STI, or Mercedes‑AMG ONE and tuning them for top speed. Farming is most efficient on long, straight, low‑traffic stretches, while crashes or early braking reset the skill chain. A community trick involves pausing the game to avoid collisions while points continue to accrue.
Slime Rancher Is Dropping Into Your Pocket with iOS and Android Launch
Slime Rancher, the popular indie farming adventure, is arriving on mobile devices on May 26, 2026 for iOS and Android. The launch includes a redesigned UI, cloud‑saving, achievements, and controller support, with a limited‑time 10% discount pricing the game at $7.99 (regular...
"I'm Very Rusty:" Counter-Strike Creator 'Gooseman' Doesn't Play CS2 Much These Days, but He Did Check Out Cache
Minh Le, the co‑creator of Counter‑Strike known as “Gooseman,” admits he hasn’t played Counter‑Strike 2 regularly since 2007‑2008, focusing instead on his new early‑access FPS Alpha Response. He recently logged in to test the revamped Cache map, the fourth classic arena...
Who Is Yujiro Hanma and Why He's the Perfect Fit for Tekken 8
Yujiro Hanma, the unstoppable protagonist of the Baki manga, is set to appear as a guest character in Tekken 8’s Season 3. The crossover blends Baki’s exaggerated martial‑arts spectacle with Tekken’s tradition of flamboyant fighters, promising fresh move‑set designs. Developers face the...
Shape the Planet and Evolve Strange Creatures in Planetary Life with Steam Deck Support
Planetary Life is an early‑access sandbox god‑game that lets players sculpt planets, control climates, and guide the evolution of alien ecosystems. Developed with the open‑source Godot Engine, the title emphasizes planetary geology, atmospheric dynamics, and creature development. In May the...
Esports World Cup CGO: "Mobile Has Arguably the Biggest Ceiling when It Comes to Both Gaming and Esports"
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is positioning mobile gaming as a core pillar, joining legacy PC and console titles after a record‑breaking 2025 event. Titles are chosen based on viewership, ecosystem depth, and publisher backing, a formula that saw StarCraft 2...
What Analysts Actually Expect Valve to Charge for the Steam Machine
Analysts estimate Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine will launch with price points ranging from $500 to $1,000, depending on hardware configuration. Industry commentator “Moore’s Law is Dead” narrows the likely competitive range to $500‑$700, suggesting Valve may absorb component costs to...
Ubisoft Experiments With Generative AI for Far Cry 7 Development
Ubisoft is testing generative AI tools for Far Cry 7, focusing on NPC behavior and adaptive dialogue. The experiments extend the studio’s Ghostwriter system, which already assists writers with bulk dialogue creation. Ubisoft disclosed a $1.14 billion loss last year, intensifying the search...
Fire Emblem Shadows "Uniting Wind" Season Pass Launches May 28th, 2026
Nintendo announced the "Uniting Wind" Season Pass for Fire Emblem Shadows, releasing in‑game on May 28, 2026. The pass grants access to the new Claude: Uniting Wind character and additional content. Fire Emblem Shadows blends real‑time strategy with social‑deduction mechanics,...
Where to Find Sonic Resonator Blueprints in Subnautica 2
The Sonic Resonator, a new mining tool in Subnautica 2, can break large mineral deposits and is required for the heat‑resilience adaptation mission. Its two blueprints are hidden near the Lifepod: one 240 m southwest above the Spider Dome reef, and another...
Paralives Launches Early Access on Steam for $39.99
Paralives Studio opened early access for its life‑simulation title Paralives on Steam on May 25, 2026, pricing the game at $39.99. The launch marks the culmination of a protracted development cycle and introduces a free‑updates‑only monetization model that challenges genre conventions.
Nintendo Switch eShop Latest Sales: Lowest Prices Ever for Bluey: The Videogame, Cat Quest 3, Jack Move, More
Nintendo’s North American Switch eShop has launched a sweeping sale, featuring the lowest ever prices for titles such as Bluey: The Videogame, Cat Quest 3, and Jack Move. Discounts range from modest reductions to deep cuts of up to 80%, with...
IO Interactive Launches '007 First Light' Featuring a Young James Bond Across Consoles and PC
IO Interactive has released '007 First Light', a new James Bond video game that portrays a younger, more vulnerable spy. The title arrives as the film franchise searches for its next lead, and developers stress the responsibility of handling the...
Check Out Meshchera, an Atmospheric Match-Three Game for Playdate Set in a Haunted Marsh
Meshchera is an atmospheric match‑three puzzle released for the Playdate handheld, featuring a six‑by‑six grid set in a haunted marsh. Players merge tiles to evolve vegetation and summon monsters while tackling ten distinct challenges, with more promised by the indie...
Tekken 8's Baki Crossover and All the Other Fighting Game News From Combo Breaker 2026
Combo Breaker 2026 showcased major fighting‑game updates, highlighted by Tekken 8’s announcement of Baki’s Yujiro Hanma as a Season 3 guest fighter slated for early 2027. The event also unveiled new roster additions: Mr. Karate for Fatal Fury’s Season 2, Azula for Avatar...
1 Year Before The Last of Us, Netflix Released a Better Zombie TV Drama
Netflix’s zombie drama *All of Us Are Dead* debuted on Jan 28 2022, a full year before HBO launched its adaptation of Naughty Dog’s *The Last of Us*. While HBO’s series captured the game’s emotional core, its second season stumbled with uneven pacing...
Alliance Get Revenge on EYEBALLERS in Swedish Derby Rematch to Conquer Prague
Alliance captured the Tipsport Conquest of Prague 2026 Finals, defeating fellow Swedish side EYEBALLERS in a three‑map grand final after rebounding from an upper‑bracket loss. The squad edged Inferno 22‑20 in overtime, then won Overpass 13‑5 and Ancient 13‑9, with...
PlayStation Fan Creates Viral Trophy Tracking Website
A PlayStation enthusiast has launched Panax, a free website that turns a user’s PSN trophy history into an interactive, scrollable timeline. By entering a public PSN ID, gamers see game start dates, last‑played timestamps, and proximity to Platinum trophies, plus...
R-Type Dimensions III Gives Shoot ‘Em Up Classic Amazing Look And Awful Hitboxes
R-Type Dimensions III is a modern remaster of the 1993 SNES classic R-Type III, delivering a visual overhaul, two‑player co‑op and new “Forces” weapon upgrades. The developers re‑imagined sprite work with vibrant, toy‑like aesthetics while preserving the original’s level design....
Senna Gameplay Trailer for 2XKO to Debut in Early June Then Releases a Week Later
2XKO will unveil a Senna gameplay trailer on June 2, 2026, followed by the champion’s release a week later on June 9. The addition brings the 2026 roster to six new champions, up from the originally planned five. Early footage hints at a...
Star Citizen Shifts to Free-to-Play as Funding Nears $1 Billion
Cloud Imperium Games announced that Star Citizen will be free-to-play until May 27, a move designed to accelerate contributions as the crowdfunded space sim nears $1 billion in player funding. The limited‑time offer lets newcomers experience the game without purchase, while...
007 First Light Trophies Revealed
IO Interactive is set to release 007 First Light, the first James Bond video game in more than ten years, with the launch just three days away. To stoke anticipation, the studio unveiled the game's first mission and revealed a...
Chrono Odyssey Executive Producer Details Build Diversity Philosophy, Seasonal Balance Plans in Latest Q&A
Chrono Studio’s executive producer Sang‑Tae Yun answered 15 community questions on Discord, outlining the game’s build philosophy and upcoming balance approach. The Matrix System will monitor entire builds rather than individual nodes, with seasonal tweaks to curb dominant configurations. Node...
10 Games with the Best-Looking 3D Sprites Ever
An article ranks ten classic games that showcase the finest 3D‑digitized sprites from the 1990s, a technique that transformed high‑end 3D models or live‑action footage into 2D assets for limited hardware. Highlights include Rare’s Donkey Kong Country, Midway’s WWF WrestleMania,...
First Look At Unreal Engine 6 Upgrade Shown Off In Rocket League Of All Things
Epic Games unveiled that Rocket League, still running on Unreal Engine 3 after a decade, will transition to the forthcoming Unreal Engine 6. The Paris Majors semi‑finals teaser displayed shinier cars, denser grass and more dramatic aerial moves, offering the clearest public look...
Serious Sam: Shatterverse Devs Explain Why Players Should 'Expect the Unexpected'
Serious Sam: Shatterverse, developed by Behaviour Interactive, transforms the classic shooter into a roguelike co‑op experience, departing from Croteam’s traditional level‑based design. Players tackle three‑level runs, collect Intel for buffs, and wield unique ultimate abilities, while vehicles are omitted to...
Unreal Engine 6 Announced—And I Truly Do Hope Optimization Is Its Top Priority
Epic Games unveiled Unreal Engine 6, confirming Rocket League as the first title to be ported to the new platform. The announcement came during the Rocket League Championship Series, accompanied by brief visual demos that hint at enhanced lighting and reflections....
Star Vault to Reveal Sarducaa PTR Date During June 3rd Twitch Stream
Star Vault CEO Henrik Nystrom will host a live Twitch stream on June 3 at 8:00 PM CEST to showcase a sneak peek of the Sarducaa continent for Mortal Online 2. The broadcast will walk viewers through a new in‑game town and...
Epic Games Unveils Next-Generation 'Unreal Engine 6'
Epic Games announced Unreal Engine 6 during the Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major, debuting a teaser that highlighted a visual leap but offered no technical specs. The new engine promises upgraded creative tools, real‑time hotfix capability, and an integrated “social...
Dark Scrolls Devs Reveal the Game's Origins, and Discuss the Punny Name
Indie studio Doinksoft and Devolver Digital announced Dark Scrolls will launch on Nintendo Switch on June 22, 2026, after pushing back from May 28 to avoid competing with Mina the Hollower. The title blends auto‑scrolling platforming, shmup chaos and roguelite...
Honkai: Star Rail 4.3 Drops June 1, Brings Mortenax Blade and Planarcadia's Finale
HoYoverse is rolling out Honkai: Star Rail version 4.3, titled “The Lethe Below the Living,” on June 1. The update concludes the Planarcadia storyline while introducing the new 5‑star Fire/Nihility unit Mortenax Blade, whose Ultimate creates a Bounded Field that amplifies enemy...
Take-Two Confirms Seven Sequels, Six Remasters and Remakes, and More Will Release by 2029
Take‑Two Interactive announced a multi‑year development slate that includes seven new sequels and six remasters or full remakes slated for release by 2029. The plan was disclosed during the fiscal‑year earnings call where CEO Strauss Zelnick also reaffirmed the November 19...
Nintendo Orders 20 Million Switch 2 Consoles for Fiscal Year 2027 – Rumor
Nintendo has asked partners to supply 20 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year ending March 2027, a 20 percent increase over its internal forecast of 16.5 million units. The move follows a 30‑percent cut in U.S. production and a announced $500 price hike...
Magicians Ruled MapleStory Classic World's Closed Test With 39% Class Share
Nexon released an infographic detailing results of the MapleStory Classic World closed online test. Players consumed almost 10 million items, defeated 1,122 bosses and more than 5,000 King Slimes, while over 80 reached the level‑50 cap. Magicians were the most popular...
Yuji Horii Shares Fresh Details and Insight Into Tensei Game, His Dice-Rolling Game About Reincarnation
Tensei Game: Karma x Cross, a sugoroku‑style dice board game for Nintendo Switch, is set to launch in Japan in summer 2026. Developed by Any and ArtePiazza, the title is overseen by Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and novelist Muneyuki...
Epic Reveals First Unreal Engine 6 Game, and It's Not Fortnite
Epic Games announced Unreal Engine 6 during the Rocket League Championship Series in Paris, using Rocket League as the showcase title instead of Fortnite. The long‑standing vehicular soccer game, still built on Unreal Engine 3, will receive a generational upgrade, marking the...
IO Interactive Shares the First 13 Mins of 007 First Light
IO Interactive released a 13‑minute gameplay video for its upcoming Bond title, 007 First Light, confirming a summer 2026 launch on Nintendo’s Switch 2. The clip follows a 26‑year‑old Royal Navy aircrewman recruited into MI6, illustrating the game’s narrative of Bond’s rise...
Star Citizen Hits $1 Billion in Fan Funding
Chris Robert's Star Citizen video game has crossed $1 billion dollars in fan funding after 14 years in development. (Source: Variety) https://t.co/dAtijvnahd
Rocket League On Unreal Engine 6 Announced At Paris Major
Epic Games and Psyonix announced at the 2026 Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major that Rocket League will be rebuilt on Unreal Engine 6. The game, originally launched on Unreal Engine 3, has struggled with frequent updates due to the aging technology....
Unreal Engine 6 Announced with New Version of Rocket League
Psyonix announced that the upcoming version of Rocket League will run on the newly confirmed Unreal Engine 6, the first major engine release since Unreal Engine 5 in 2021. The teaser video hints at a visual overhaul and next‑gen features, positioning the...
Google DeepMind Partners with Fenris Creations to Use EVE Online as AI Testbed
Google DeepMind has invested in Icelandic studio Fenris Creations and launched a research partnership that will use the decades‑old MMO EVE Online as a live‑service testbed for advanced AI agents. The deal gives DeepMind access to a world where tens...
Catch A Brainrot Is Basically Pokémon Meets Gen Alpha Meme Chaos, and the Internet Is Divided
Indieun, the creator of popular Roblox titles like YouTube Simulator X, is set to release Catch a Brainrot on June 26, 2026. The game fuses Pokémon‑style creature collection with the chaotic meme culture that dominates Gen Alpha social media. Early previews...
Forza Horizon 6 Proves Modern Games Can Both Look and Run Well—And All the UE 5 Obsessors Need to Take...
Playground Games’ *Forza Horizon 6* runs at a steady 60 fps in native 4K on an AMD RX 9070 XT, even with the Extreme graphics preset and V‑Sync enabled. The title’s proprietary engine delivers cinematic visuals—detailed environments, water, snow and dense foliage—without the...
Hero Esports Wins Webby People’s Voice Award for KPL 2025 Grand Finals Opening Ceremony
The episode details Hero Esports' win of the Webby People's Voice Award for Best Use of Immersive in the Video and Film category, recognizing its stadium‑scale production of the KPL 2025 Grand Finals opening ceremony at Beijing's Bird's Nest. The...
Dawn of War 2 Review (2009)
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 launched on 19 February 2009 at a UK price of £35 (≈ $45). Developed by Relic Entertainment and published by THQ, the game discards traditional RTS base‑building in favor of squad‑level tactics and RPG‑style progression for up to 11...
The Next Kingdom Come Game Comes Out Sooner than You Think, Is an Open-World RPG
Warhorse Studios confirmed its next Kingdom Come title will be an open‑world RPG slated for release between April 1 2027 and March 31 2028, a two‑ to three‑year window that dramatically shortens the seven‑year gap between the first game and its sequel. The announcement...
Beginner's Guide to Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core
Ghost Ship Games released Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core on May 20, 2026, turning the beloved co‑op mining shooter into a roguelike. Players now dive through procedurally generated caves with random weapon loads and must manage eight‑slot enhancement trees instead...
Forza Horizon 6's GOTY Chances Are Higher than Any Racing Game Ever Has
Forza Horizon 6 has become the highest‑rated game of 2026, leading both Metacritic and OpenCritic with a rare 90‑plus score. The open‑world racer outshines its predecessor, delivering ultra‑polished AAA visuals and a culturally resonant Japanese setting. Its Steam sales dwarf Horizon 5,...
Review: Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon
Crystal Game Works has turned its free visual novel, Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea, into a full‑price otome titled Amaranthine Moon. The sequel deepens the Victorian‑era vampire setting, introducing a cure‑by‑emeralds mechanic that drives both business decisions and a...
A Game Developer Compared Godot and Unity by Making the Same Game in Both Engines, and He's Found a Clear...
A developer at Studio Interrupt recreated an identical survival‑horror prototype in both Unity and Godot to benchmark the engines. Functionally the two performed similarly, but Godot loaded projects over five times faster, exported them more than twenty times quicker, and...