Today's Gaming Pulse
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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Valve's New Steam Controller Sells Out on Launch Day
Valve launched a new Steam Controller on May 4, 2026, pricing it at $99. The gamepad, which adapts the Steam Deck’s haptic trackpads and adds Grip Sense and gyro controls, sold out in roughly 30 minutes after going live at 1 p.m. EDT. Although the product briefly reappeared in inventory later in the day, it quickly vanished again, leaving many buyers facing purchase errors. Valve has not confirmed a restock schedule, so interested customers must monitor the Steam store closely.
Star Wars The Force Unleashed Is in Need of a Reboot
The article argues Disney should reboot the over‑the‑top Star Wars: The Force Unleashed series, citing its strong fan cult and solid sales. The original 2008 title moved over 6 million units in its first year, while the 2010 sequel sold 500 k...
UK Software Sales for the Week Ending May 2nd, 2026
The UK weekly software sales chart for the week ending May 2 2026 shows a strong Nintendo presence, with three exclusive titles and seven Nintendo‑platform games in the top ten. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream vaulted to the number‑one spot, while Cyberpunk 2077:...
UK Software Sales Chart for the Week Ending May 2, 2026 – Tomodachi Life Rises Top the Top
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaimed the UK software chart’s #1 spot for a second consecutive week, underscoring Nintendo’s resurgence in the market. The title moved up from #3 last week, while Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition held steady at #2. Nintendo...
Another Resident Evil Remake May Be Revealed Next Month
Capcom is rumored to announce a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica at Summer Game Fest 2026, following the confirmed Resident Evil Requiem DLC slated for May. Leaker Dusk Golem called the prospect "incredibly likely," while other insiders suggest the Requiem DLC could drop during...
Rex Splode's Towel Skin in Invincible Vs Might Just Be The... Raunchiest Costume Ever
Invincible Vs, the fighting game based on the popular comic series, launched worldwide with an 18‑character base roster and four additional fighters slated as DLC. Among the initial lineup, Rex Splode returns, and developers are introducing a new “Rex Splode...
10 Little-Known Adventure Games From Famous Developers
Major game studios often have hidden adventure titles that predate their breakout hits. Ubisoft’s 1986 Zombi, Square’s experimental Another Mind, and Quantic Dream’s Omikron illustrate early forays into narrative‑driven gameplay. Titles like Body Harvest from DMA Design (now Rockstar North)...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Appears in Saros with a Lovely Easter Egg
Saros, Sony’s first major PlayStation exclusive of 2026, includes an Easter egg that nods to Sandfall Interactive’s 2025 hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The hidden reference is tied to the Carcosan Modifiers system, which lets players adjust difficulty and earn the “Carcosan...
The Blood of Dawnwalker Makes It “Absolutely Possible” To Skip Everything “If You’re Skilled Enough”
Rebel Wolves’ upcoming title *The Blood of Dawnwalker* is a Witcher‑engine open‑world adventure that promises roughly 50 hours of main story content. Lead quest designer Rafał Jankowski revealed players can skip the bulk of the narrative after the prologue and head...
TemTem: Pioneers Reveals Venito, a Wind/Toxic Mosquito-Inspired Temtem
Temtem: Pioneers has introduced Venito, a new Wind/Toxic‑type creature modeled after a mosquito. The critter appears in desert biomes, complete with a buzzing idle animation and a high‑damage combo attack once tamed. Venito was highlighted in the latest Kickstarter update,...
A Star Wars Life-Sim Is Long Overdue
The article argues that the Star Wars franchise has never produced a true life‑simulation or colony‑management game, despite a growing appetite for non‑violent, everyday experiences in sci‑fi universes. It highlights potential game concepts—from cantina staff management to Tatooine farming—and notes that...
Saros Review – Action Combat Excellence with a Gorgeous View
Housemarque's latest third‑person shooter, Saros, launches on PS5 Pro as a visual showcase, offering buttery‑smooth 4K graphics and expansive alien environments. The game combines tight, responsive combat with active reload mechanics and a roguelike‑style progression system that rewards playtime and...
Clash of Clans Reveals Plans for May 2026 Include New Tiers for CWL and Player-Targeted Events
Supercell announced its May 2026 roadmap for Clash of Clans, focusing on Clan War Leagues (CWL) and event personalization. CWL will introduce new Titan and Legend tiers, with a temporary dip in medal counts for top clans that will be compensated...
Every Announced Star Wars Game Currently in Development and when They Will Be Released
A slate of Star Wars video games is in active development, spanning racing, tactical, and narrative‑driven experiences. Fuse Games’ *Galactic Racer* is slated for an October 6 2026 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC, while *Star Wars Zero Company* aims for a late‑2026...
Final Fantasy XI Celebrates 24th 'Vana'versary' This Month With Lots of Bonuses and Special Campaigns
Square Enix is marking Final Fantasy XI’s 24th anniversary, dubbed the Vana’versary, with a month‑long campaign running May 13 through June 9. The event is divided into four phases that deliver stacked bonuses such as double‑to‑triple experience, increased capacity points, higher drop...
Somehow, EA's Battlefront Is Still the Best-Selling Star Wars Game of All Time in US
EA’s 2015 *Star Wars Battlefront* reboot is now the top‑selling Star Wars game in the United States, according to market‑tracking firm Circana. The analysis shows EA occupying the four highest slots on the US sales list, with *Jedi: Fallen Order*, *Battlefront 2* and *Jedi: Survivor*...
Serial World Limited-Time Demo Now Available
Kakehashi Games and Serial Project have launched a limited‑time demo for the roguelike deck‑builder Serial World on Steam, running through May 11 as part of Steam Deckbuilder’s Fest. The preview lets players guide Milo and three starter Anima through a randomized dungeon,...
Valve's Steam Controller Now Shipping
Valve announced that its long‑awaited Steam Controller began shipping on May 4, priced at $99. The device sports magnetic thumbsticks, four haptic motors, an 8.39 Wh battery and supports both wired and wireless modes. It is the first of Valve's new hardware...
Meet the Indie Studios Funding Other Indie Studios
Among Us creator Innersloth has turned its pandemic‑era profits into an indie‑focused funding label called Outersloth. The initiative, announced in 2024, has already invested roughly $20 million across 24 games, offering grants from $50,000 up to $2 million and a revenue‑share model...
D&D's Official New Series Fixes the Biggest Issue with Shows Like Critical Role
Wizards of the Coast launched "Dungeon Masters," an official Dungeons & Dragons actual‑play series that delivers each episode in roughly 80 minutes, half the length of long‑form shows like Critical Role. In episode three the party confronts Ravenloft’s death knight Lord Soth,...
007 First Light Devs Accidentally Gave Bond "Magic Powers" When Creating His Arsenal of Gadgets
IO Interactive’s senior combat designer Tom Marcham explained that the gadget system in *007 First Light* went through more iterations than any other component. The team deliberately scrapped concepts that granted James Bond “magic‑like” powers, opting instead for tools that...
Call of Duty Endowment Marks Military Appreciation Month with Navigator Pack
The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) is marking Military Appreciation Month with USAA by launching the C.O.D.E. Navigator: Tracer Pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Co‑created with retired Navy SEAL and astronaut Chris Cassidy, the pack...
Craft, Survive, and Build Your Clan in New Cosy Sim In Next Life
Swedish indie Dual Decade launches "In Next Life," a multiplayer survival‑crafting title on Android. Players begin as helpless babies and must survive early minutes before growing, crafting, and contributing to clan progress across ages. The game’s unique reincarnation system lets...
Black Jacket Launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Skystone Games and developer Mi’pu’mi Games announced that their blackjack‑inspired roguelite deckbuilder *Black Jacket* will launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The game blends classic Blackjack betting with deck‑building...
Prepare to Rig the Market in SlotsNStocks, a Deckbuilding Slot Machine Roguelike
Nightforge Studios is set to launch SlotsNStocks, a deck‑building slot‑machine roguelike that lets players draft bullish and bearish symbols, spin for market manipulations, and meet weekly margin calls. The game blends traditional deck‑building mechanics with high‑risk trading decisions such as...
AMD Is Adding HDMI 2.1 Support for Linux. That's Good News for the Steam Machine.
AMD announced that its Linux amdgpu driver will soon include HDMI 2.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) support, unlocking higher bandwidth for 4K/120 Hz, dynamic HDR and variable refresh rate. The update covers a representative subset of the HDMI 2.1 spec, while full compliance—including...
10 Games To Play If You Love Saros
Housemarque’s 2026 release Saros builds on the brutal formula of Returnal (2021) while softening the difficulty for a broader audience. The game mixes bullet‑hell combat, roguelite progression and wave‑based enemy encounters, positioning it as a modern arcade shooter. To keep...
Sony Agrees to $7.85 Million Settlement in PlayStation Store Class Action
Sony has secured preliminary court approval for a $7.85 million settlement that resolves a U.S. class‑action lawsuit accusing the company of monopolizing its digital storefront. The deal will credit eligible PlayStation Network accounts, a move that could affect more than 4.4 million...
Logitech G512 X Keyboard Launches with Nine Analog Switches for Pro Gamers
Logitech has introduced the G512 X mechanical keyboard, featuring nine on‑board analog switches and a modular design that lets users swap key switches without tools. Priced at $180 for the 75‑key model, the device targets professional esports players and enthusiasts...
LAST SERENADE Concludes Its First CBT in China, Bringing a 3D Otome that Blends Romance with Roguelike Elements
LumiTopia unveiled LAST SERENADE, a 3D first‑person otome built on Unreal Engine 5 by a 20‑person team, and completed its first closed beta in China. The title mixes romance‑driven storytelling with roguelike dungeon exploration, using AI to generate dialogue, puzzles and...
Capcom Director Says Leon Could Be a Protagonist Even At 70 Years Old
Capcom director Koshi Nakanishi revealed that Leon S. Kennedy could still headline future Resident Evil titles even when he reaches 70, underscoring the studio’s commitment to iconic characters. The comment came alongside praise for the series’ newest lead, Grace Ashcroft,...
Great Gameplay, Terrible Story—Split Fiction Wins
Started playing "It takes two" , my takes so far: - Hate the book - The parents are both psychopaths and their misery is self inflicted - the daughter is either deeply traumatized or dumb - the gameplay is peak - graphics are really cool,...
Gamescom Leaders Reveal Future of Gaming Expos
I got a chance to see how the leaders of Gamescom view the world of gaming expos. https://t.co/nkTwzX3n4r
Artius: Pure Imagination Is Sonic the Hedgehog for Art Students in a Post-AI World
Artius: Pure Imagination is an indie 2D platformer that fuses Sonic‑style speed with an art‑centric narrative. Players switch among four creator characters, each wielding unique artistic abilities to battle an anti‑art regime. The game’s vivid cartoon aesthetic and level‑by‑level design...
Teen Drives Cross-Country with PC for LAN Tournament
i remember having to explain to my mom at 16 why we needed to load the family pc into the car cause I needed to play an unreal tournament lan halfway cross the country
Gaming Industry Battles Misinformation and Review Bombing Worldwide
In South Korea, some video game companies have filed complaints & lawsuits against YouTubers that have purposefully spread misinformation. In China, the government ran a clean up campaign to curb review bombing / fan wars between gaming communities. Growing issue globally.
Diaphone Creates Ease-of-Use Tier List for Invincible Vs
Invincible Vs launched with an 18‑character roster, and YouTube creator Diaphone quickly published a learning‑curve tier list. The list flags Omni‑Man, Invincible and Battle Beast as the most beginner‑friendly picks, while Atom Eve, Cecil Stedman and Robot are deemed the...
Xbox Series X Gets 4K Sharper Game Graphics Update
Microsoft is improving the sharpness of gamerpics and some game and achievement art at 4K resolution on the Xbox Series X. It’s being tested with Alpha and Skip-Ahead Alpha testers today https://t.co/ASBmJQ9pFa
Designer Notes 94: Charles Cecil – Part 2
Veteran game designer Charles Cecil, co‑founder of Revolution Software, sat down for a Designernotes interview on April 14 2025. He reflected on creating a Knights Templar‑centric title, the infamous goat puzzle in *Broken Sword*, and how digital distribution upended traditional publisher‑developer contracts....
To Save Xbox, Asha Sharma Doesn't Have to Defeat PlayStation or Steam — She Has to Defeat Microsoft Itself.
Microsoft’s post‑Activision‑Blizzard strategy forces Xbox to chase a 30% profit‑margin target by 2030, a level unprecedented in gaming. The push for higher margins has led to deliberate under‑stocking of Series X|S consoles, a 50% Game Pass Ultimate price hike (later rolled...
Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition Gets Shionne Character Trailer
Bandai Namco released a new trailer spotlighting Shionne, a cursed Renan character, for Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition. The edition, which adds fresh story content and visual upgrades, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 22, 2026. The trailer emphasizes Shionne’s thorn‑based...
‘We Want to Have Games that People Will Remember Forever’: The BIG Show with Mike DeLaet
GamesBeat’s BIG Show hosted Ares Interactive president Mike DeLaet for a candid 20‑minute interview. DeLaet reflected on his decades‑long career, including steering Ares to a $70 million Series A round and guiding Scopely through a $4.9 billion sale to Savvy Games Group. The...
Gearbox Bans Visible AI After Borderlands 4 AI Rumors
Some Borderlands 4 fans thought recent patch notes read suspiciously like AI, and yesterday Randy Pitchford shared a "selfie" of ChatGPT. He says Gearbox has a blanket ban on using AI for stuff that can be seen by players. https://t.co/tfMl0LPWIS
IO Interactive Delivers Smart Spy Action and Unique Chase
Our time with IO Interactive’s take on James Bond was filled with smart multi-approach spy action, intense shoot-outs, and one of the most unique vehicle chase sequences in the franchise. https://t.co/BMNqs9NdKw
Lost Ark Shares Serca Shadow Raid Stats, Info About May Update and Reassurance 'Lost Ark's Story Is Far From Over'
Lost Ark’s team released the first performance metrics for the Serca Shadow Raid, showing 71 % of normal‑mode clears completed with zero deaths, while flawless runs on hard‑mode fell to 31 % on gate 1 and 14 % on gate 2. The May update will...
Space Hauler Is a Full Scale Space Flight Sim Set Around Saturn Where Every Single Button in Your Ship Is...
Space Hauler is an upcoming space‑flight simulation that recreates Saturn’s system, especially Titan, at a 1:1 scale. Players act as freelance pilots delivering cargo between bases, outposts, and satellites, with every cockpit button fully functional. The game supports VR, HOTAS,...
Build and Command a Flying Fortress in the Playtest of Castle Away
Renegade Games has opened a public Steam playtest for its strategy roguelite autobattler Castle Away, now supporting macOS, Linux, and controller input. Players construct a floating keep tile‑by‑tile, combining structures for synergies to battle demons and scavenge loot across five...
Former Nintendo Exec Explains Why the Company Doesn’t Tend to Put Its Games on Sale
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils‑Aime told the NYU Game Centre that Nintendo’s culture prioritizes shipping fully finished, feature‑complete games, which limits how often and how deeply the company discounts titles. He claimed *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
All Evo Japan 2026 Game Announcements and DLC Reveals
Evo Japan 2026 unveiled a slate of fighting‑game updates, headlined by Melty Blood: Twi‑Lumina, an upgraded 2021 title set for a 2027 multi‑platform launch. The event also introduced World Heroes Perfect on Steam at a limited‑time $14.99 price, plus new...
Tennis Manager 26 Is Smashing Its Way to Mobile and PC on May 12, 2026 with Pre-Registration Now Live
Tennis Manager 26 is set to launch on May 12, 2026 for PC, Mac, and mobile, marking the series' first simultaneous cross‑platform release. The game introduces a My Player mode that lets users embody a rising tennis star, while retaining...