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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By the numbers: Goldenpeak takes majority stake in Ampere Analysis
World of Warcraft's May Trading Post Goes a Little Wild With Gilneas-Inspiration
World of Warcraft’s May Trading Post is themed around Gilneas, featuring two new horse mounts, the Gilneas Loyalist’s Rouncey and Pyrewood Rebel’s Rouncey, each priced at 500 Trader’s Tender. The month also introduces the first‑time appearance of the Parrlok and Lil’ Flameo pets, alongside a range of Gilneas‑inspired transmog pieces and weapon skins. Players receive a base 500 Trader’s Tender each month, with the option to earn up to an additional 500 through the Traveler’s Log activities. The bonus reward this cycle is the full Pyrewood Rebel Streetwear ensemble.
City of Heroes Rebirth Marks 22 Years Of CoH With Releases Multiverse Launcher
City of Heroes Rebirth, a fan‑run emulation server, has unveiled the City of Heroes Multiverse Launcher, a unified client that aggregates multiple private servers. The launcher provides a single gateway where each server can display its own branding, news feed,...
How to Beat the Priestess Boss in Saros
Polygon’s Johnny Yu breaks down the three‑phase Priestess boss in Housemarque’s sci‑fi shooter Saros, offering a step‑by‑step guide to preparation, loadout and combat tactics. The guide stresses gathering Overdrive Charger nodes, equipping Damage Enhancement III and Armor Enhancement II, and using specific modifiers...
Xbox Game Dev Update Likely Recap, Not New Helix News
Xbox is holding a Game Dev Update next week, targeted at game developers. It will offer “a closer look at Project Helix and what it represents for the future of Xbox.” I wouldn’t expect any news from this though, more of...
More Sources of Power, Strike Against the Void, WoW Previews Midnight's Revelations Content Update
Blizzard’s upcoming "Midnight's Revelations" patch expands the Void storyline by sending players to two new worlds—Naigtal and Val—to hunt the faction leaders as world‑boss encounters. The update also introduces the Omnium Folio, a rune‑based system that lets players customize and...
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SunPayus: "I'm Being More Curious [...] Instead of Being so Judgmental, and that Is Really Helping"
G2 AWPer Álvaro “SunPayus” García says a shift toward curiosity and away from self‑judgment is sharpening his focus each round. He highlighted a recent rating dip to 1.15 after a Dust2 loss to Vitality, despite earlier 1.35‑1.41 performances. SunPayus praised...
Roblox’s Daily Users Continue to Drop as Age-Checks Slow Growth
Roblox reported 132 million daily active users (DAU) in Q1 2026, a drop from 144 million a quarter earlier and 152 million in Q3 2025. The decline is linked to the rollout of mandatory age‑verification checks, which slowed new user acquisition, and a...
"I Just Wanted to Take Solstice ... And Kind of Blow It up a Little Bit": This Solo Xbox Dev...
Xbox indie developer Riddle Master Productions is set to release OOLO, an isometric Metroidvania‑style puzzle adventure, on May 20, 2026. The solo‑crafted title features over 400 rooms, three difficulty settings, and a non‑combat focus on platforming, puzzles, and collectible upgrades....
Daigo Umehara Was Apparently Ready to Retire if He Lost to MenaRD at Kemonomichi, but The Beast Had a Change...
Daigo Umehara, the iconic "Beast" of fighting games, entered his Kemonomichi Legends match against two‑time Capcom Cup champion MenaRD with retirement on his mind. After a grueling three‑month training camp, he lost the bout 10‑6 but reported a surprising resurgence...
Nightingale Gets Sidelined as Inflexion Games Reveals 16-Month Conan Exiles Remaster Commitment
Inflection Games has devoted roughly 16 months to the free UE5 remaster of Funcom's survival title Conan Exiles, updating more than 10,000 art assets and overhauling lighting and UI. The effort pushes the launch of Conan Exiles Enhanced to May 5, 2026 as...
Sonic Movie Producers Are Psyched About Tomb Raider, a Streets of Rage Film.. And a Planet of Lana One?
At the inaugural iicon event, Story Kitchen co‑founder Dmitri Johnson revealed the studio’s aggressive push to turn classic video games into movies and series. While the recent Sonic films served as a gateway, the next target is a live‑action Streets...
Windrose Charts Its Next Course With First Community Update
Windrose launched with a strong debut, hitting just over 210,000 concurrent users on its first weekend and maintaining an average of about 108,200 players since the April 14 release. Kraken Express quickly followed with its first community update, introducing a support...
Auto‑rigged Soldier Model Brings Full Movement to Three.js
Also waited quite long with this because I was scared it'd be difficult But I generated a new soldier model now in @tripoai (sponsor of the Vibe Jam), and will also try auto-rig it, that gives it a skeleton, so I...
Sony Confirms 30‑Day Online DRM on PlayStation After User Outcry
Sony has confirmed that a 30‑day online verification DRM is active on PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles, following a wave of complaints that newly purchased digital games stopped working offline. The clarification came via official support responses, sparking debate over...
After Two Decades, Text-Based MMORPG TORN Surprisingly Breaks the Six-Figure Daily Player Mark
The browser‑based text MMO TORN, launched in 2004, reached 100,000 daily active players on April 27, 2024, more than doubling its January 2024 figure of 48,515. Founder Joe Chedburn credits the surge to infrastructure upgrades and aggressive advertising and PR...
10 Most Revolutionary Soulslikes Every Fan Needs to Play
Gaming outlet DualShockers lists the ten most revolutionary Soulslike titles, from genre‑defining classics like Elden Ring to innovative offshoots such as Mortal Shell and Black Myth: Wukong. The roundup highlights each game’s release date, platform reach, and distinctive mechanics that expand the traditional Dark Souls...
Runescape's Big Player Avatar And Dungeoneering Revamps Are Penned Into Its May 2026 Calendar
Jagex announced two headline updates for modern Runescape slated for May 2026. The Dungeoneering skill will receive a "Remastered" overhaul during the week of May 17, promising refined gameplay, balance tweaks, and visual upgrades. Simultaneously, the long‑awaited Player Avatar system...
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game "Aang vs Katara" Gameplay
Gameplay Group announced Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game for Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a Summer 2026 launch. The title will debut with 12 playable characters and a single‑player campaign that expands the Avatar universe. Its hallmark is a “Flow System” that...
Invincible Vs May Pack a Punch for Fans of the Show, but I Wish It Had More Going on Outside...
Invincible Vs is a 3v3 tag‑based fighting game that leans heavily on its assist system, delivering fast‑paced, gory combat reminiscent of Marvel vs. Capcom. The mechanics are approachable, with auto‑combos and single‑button specials that lower the entry barrier for newcomers....
IO Interactive Tease Post-Launch Plans for 007 First Light
IO Interactive announced that its upcoming James Bond title, 007 First Light, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in summer 2026. The game follows a young Bond in a standalone story and will debut with a post‑launch “Tactical Simulations” mode headed...
Chillquarium Is a Cosy and Relaxing Idle Game Full of Fish, Out in Early Access
Indie developer Ben Reber’s Chillquarium has entered Early Access on Android, offering a free download via Google Play. The idle aquarium sim lets players collect 156 distinct fish, grow them in real time, and earn income through ticket sales or...
Street Fighter 6's Next Round of DLC Costumes Are Releasing with Ingrid
Capcom announced that the new fighter Ingrid and Outfit 3 DLC for all Season 3 characters will launch on May 28. The update adds fresh costumes for Sagat, C. Viper, Alex and Ingrid, continuing the game’s seasonal cosmetic rollout. While Outfit 4 packs have been...
Gamers, Don’t Pass on a Mac for Your Next Computer
Apple’s 2023‑2025 hardware and software upgrades—M3‑based Macs with hardware‑accelerated ray tracing and macOS Tahoe’s MetalFX Denoising and Frame Interpolation—have revived the platform for AAA gaming. The article lists any M3 or later Mac with at least 16 GB RAM (preferably 24 GB) as...
Ground Zero Hero Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Acclaim and Rowan Edmondson have confirmed that their upcoming horde‑survival roguelite, Ground Zero Hero, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2. The game mixes hand‑drawn, Simpsons‑style visuals with bullet‑hell combat and a deep mutation system offering over 80 upgrades and 60 unique...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Who Took the Job Less than 3 Months Ago, Says 'Player and Revenue Growth Has Not...
Microsoft reported a 7% drop in Xbox gaming revenue for Q3 FY26, equating to a $380 million loss, driven by a 5% decline in content and services and a 33% plunge in hardware sales. New Xbox chief Asha Sharma, appointed just...
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 Drops to $899.99 — A Solid Upgrade for Gamers Who Want Performance Without Paying Premium Prices
ASUS has slashed the price of its TUF Gaming F16 laptop to $899.99, a 31% drop from the original $1,299.99. The 16‑inch model packs an Intel Core i5‑13450HX processor, an RTX 5050 GPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, and a 512 GB PCIe Gen4 SSD....
Great Sega Genesis RPGs that Are Fun From the Start
The article spotlights ten underrated Sega Genesis RPGs that remain enjoyable from the first play session, ranging from the cyber‑punk blend of Shadowrun to the vibrant desert adventure Beyond Oasis. It highlights each game’s unique mechanics, such as Arcus Odyssey’s isometric...
Dune: Awakening Bringing A Little Bit Of Content With Its 1.4.0 Patch Coming Mid-May
Funcom’s Dune: Awakening will receive its 1.4.0 patch on May 19, delivering two new overland zones – the Wind Pass and the Old Quarry – along with fresh Landsraad missions and Water Shippers‑themed cosmetics for Season Pass owners. The update is...
Bubblegum Galaxy ‘Study Mode’ Update Now Available for PC
Astrolabe Games and Smarto Club have launched a free "Study Mode" update for the PC version of Bubblegum Galaxy, turning the whimsical hex‑tile builder into a productivity companion. The new mode introduces Haco, an on‑screen avatar that sits at the...
Microsoft CEO Says They Have ‘Work to Do’ to Win Back Xbox and Windows Fans Amid Changes
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told investors that Xbox is undergoing a strategic reset aimed at winning back core gamers. The company is shifting away from broad ecosystem messaging, lowering Game Pass prices for lower‑tier plans, and emphasizing console‑first, first‑party titles. Nadella...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PS VR2 Update Now Available
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 received a free PlayStation VR2 update, announced by Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studio. The patch brings true‑to‑life VR immersion to the PlayStation 5 version, letting players pilot 125 distinct aircraft in virtual reality. The game remains cross‑platform, also...
Great SNES RPGs that Are Fun From the Start
The article spotlights a curated list of SNES-era role‑playing games that captivate players from the first play session. It highlights titles such as ActRaiser, Drakkhen, E.V.O.: Search for Eden, Front Mission, Shadowrun, Harvest Moon, Ultima VI, and Wizardry V, noting each game’s...
Exploring the Future of RPGs: How Rebel Wolves Is Striving to Raise the Bar with The Blood of Dawnwalker
Rebel Wolves, a Warsaw‑based studio founded by former CD Projekt RED veterans, is polishing its debut RPG *The Blood of Dawnwalker* for a September 3, 2026 launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. Led by CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the 150‑person team aims...
Overwatch Events - All Active Events in 2026
Blizzard is running two live Overwatch events in late April 2026: Hatred's Reckoning, a Diablo 4‑themed crossover, and Operation: Grand Mesa, which introduces the new hero Sierra and pushes the roster to 51 characters. Both events run from April 28 and end...
My Friends and I Became the Ninja Turtles, and My Friday Nights Will Never Be the Same Again
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on Meta Quest and Steam, delivering a first‑person, four‑player co‑op beat‑em‑up set in an open‑world New York City. Developed by Cortopia Studios, the title features cel‑shaded visuals, parkour, crafting, and a dynamic city‑control system...
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Arrives on Mac Next Month
Feral Interactive announced that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will launch on macOS via Steam on May 28, with an App Store release later in the year. The Mac port mirrors the PC version, bundling the original Age of Kings, The...
LauNX-Less FUT Out in Last Place at BLAST Rivals
FUT finished last at BLAST Rivals after a 0‑2 defeat to Astralis in the Group A lower bracket. The team played without star rifler launX, who missed the event due to a stomach ulcer, and struggled to secure early kills, posting...
AI Generates Full 3D Game Without Writing Code
GAME DEV AS WE KNOW IT IS COOKED ♨️♨️♨️ Vibe-coding has officially arrived in video games. you MUST check the demo below. The Arcade AI team just generated a fully playable 3D game live on cam. Complete with physics, game logic, and animation......
Kids Must Become Game Creators, Not Just Players
Kids should not grow up as passive consumers of games. They should learn to imagine, build, test, remix, and share them.
Microsoft Fixes Bug Blocking Xbox 360 Games on Series X
looks like Microsoft has fixed the bug preventing people from launching some backwards compatible Xbox 360 games on new Xbox Series S/X consoles
Gaming Studios Reveal New Film Projects And
NEW: More from iicon.. - Sonic movie producers at Story Kitchen tease Streets of Rage movie news and reveal they're pitching a Planet of Lana movie - Capcom exec says sales indicate Pragmata's got a viable future - Niantic...
Roblox Slashes FY Sales, Bookings Below Street Forecasts
Juuuuuuuust a bit outside: Roblox full year sales and booking guidance to ~$6B and ~$7.5B Street had 2026 sales and bookings at $6.6B and $8.4B, respectively https://t.co/w8SZ5OCN6O $RBLX via @paigehtml https://t.co/9TtSy4cF51
Roblox Cuts Bookings Guidance by $1 B After Safety Updates
New: Roblox lowered its full-year bookings guidance by about $1 billion after implementing child-safety updates that the company says slowed user growth. https://t.co/mdvtYDevtC
AI Beats Human in F1 Sim Racing Challenge
This is so cool @brcullum built a machine learning model to race @dvassallo's #vibejam F1 sim and ran thousands of simulations to become the fastest Now we could have AIs competing against AIs in F1 races (like that IRL competition already does?)
DIY Raspberry Pi Hack Enables Cheap Wireless DualSense PC
This Raspberry Pi mod is a cheap and effective way to get Sony's DualSense controller working properly on a PC with a wireless connection. https://t.co/fBS2g1P5Mj
Battlefield Film Sparks Five‑studio Bidding War for Michael B. Jordan
Gaming IP battle breaks out in Hollywood - big scoop here from @elmayimbe: ‘Battlefield’ Ignites Bidding War as 5 Studios Fight for Michael B. Jordan Video Game Movie https://t.co/LjQjNJW2Ay
Finding Hidden Magic in Overlooked Game Details
When I asked Titanium Court designer @bad_tetris about the game's baseball references, he had a simple explanation. It was about "illuminating the magic that exists under something that you might have previously dismissed." My story on this gaming rarity https://t.co/0RfqWZfiJS
Xbox Mode Rolls Out to All Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs. The Xbox mode aims to bridge the gap between Windows and Xbox consoles, and you just need the latest Windows update to get it enabled. Details here 👇 https://t.co/PPdq8baL0u
Xbox Update Lets You Disable Quick Resume Per Game
Xbox owners can now disable Quick Resume for specific games. It’s part of a new Xbox console update today that also includes custom dashboard colors and more https://t.co/eKIGzyAaS4
Bond Game Introduces Innovative “License to Kill” Mechanic
We talk to a developer about the upcoming Bond game's unique license to kill mechanic. https://t.co/B05MqXhZJM