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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Don't Trap Yourself with the Wrong Brake Bias
The article challenges the common practice of lowering brake bias to gain more rotation on entry, warning that it can shrink the overall setup window and reduce braking margin. By moving the brake bias forward, drivers can achieve a more stable braking feel and then recover mid‑corner bite through softer front anti‑roll bars. This approach often yields a car that is easier to drive and can translate into faster, more consistent lap times, especially in GT3 simulations like LMU and ACC.
How to Beat the Legion Boss in Saros
The Legion boss in Housemarque’s sci‑fi shooter Saros appears as a swarm of red octopus‑like enemies, with a single glowing core that must be targeted to deal damage. Players are advised to equip an autohit weapon such as the smart...
What Is Proficiency in Saros?
Proficiency in Saros determines the level and trait count of weapons you start with and find during runs. The level appears in the bottom‑left of the screen and rises as you collect lucenite dropped by enemies or unlock nodes in...
Rockstar Games Boss Drops Major GTA 6 Pricing Hint, Claims Game Will Cost 'Way Less' Than Its Actual Value
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted that Grand Theft Auto VI will be priced "way less" than its perceived value, emphasizing a shift toward lower AAA game prices. He noted the industry trend of $70‑$80 price points but said Rockstar will...
The Other Side: Game Dev Tim Cain Isn’t Helping In The AI In Gaming Debate
Veteran game designer Tim Cain recently touted a future where generative AI creates entire games, TV episodes, and even doctor appointments, sparking a heated response from industry observers. The author argues that the conversation should move from whether AI will...
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Will Be on PlayStation Plus for PS5 on May 5
Sony announced its May 2026 PlayStation Plus monthly lineup, adding the action‑RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for PS5. The title will be accessible to all three subscription tiers starting May 5, provided users add it to their library. The game, a Souls‑like set in the...
Ariana and the Elder Codex Is Now Available for PC Steam
Idea Factory International announced that the side‑scrolling action RPG Ariana and the Elder Codex is now available on PC via Steam, following its earlier launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The Steam release includes both English and Japanese voice‑overs and...
Empower Kids to Create Games with GenAI
Most kids are being trained to consume technology. Swipe. Watch. Repeat. I want kids to build with it. My new book, Game Lab Club, helps kids imagine, design, test, and share their own games with GenAI as a creative partner. Coming to Amazon in...
Injustice 3 Is Looking More Real than Ever with New Reported Leak
A newly surfaced artist résumé from Warner Bros. Games lists Injustice 3 alongside other upcoming titles, reigniting speculation that NetherRealm Studios is actively developing a third installment of the DC fighting franchise. The leak follows earlier hints, including a 2025 voice‑actor tweet...
‘More Empowered’: How Online Gaming Benefits People with Disability
A new study of 15 young adults with disabilities reveals that online gaming serves as a powerful empowerment platform. Participants cite anonymity and the ability to craft avatars as key to expressing identity beyond their disability. The confidence gained in...
ASCAP Honors Star Wars Outlaws Composer with 2026 Video Game Score of the Year
At its Los Angeles Screen Celebrates ceremony, ASCAP awarded Wilbert Roget II, Jon Everist and Cody Matthew Johnson the 2026 Video Game Score of the Year for Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune. The honor underscores the growing recognition of...
OverActive Media Posts Record $21M Revenue, Launches Fenix Club & AI Platform
OverActive Media Corp announced a record $28.5 million CAD (≈$21 million USD) revenue for 2025, a 5% increase year‑over‑year, driven by a 34% jump in Business Operations revenue. The company also launched a direct‑to‑consumer subscription service, Fenix Club, and an AI‑powered localization...
Game Studios Turn to Latin America for Stability
Game companies seeking stability come to the Latin American market. At Gamescom Latam. How times have changed. https://t.co/yDJACY7ZJ2
GPU Profiling in Unreal Engine 5.7 for Far Far West
Tom Looman’s companion guide walks developers through GPU performance profiling for the early‑access title Far Far West using Unreal Engine 5.7. The tutorial runs on an RTX 3060, Ryzen 3950X and 32 GB RAM, and highlights essential CVARs such as stat gpu and r.showmaterialdrawevents. It details practical fixes for...
Edge‑of‑derank Showdown: 9‑9
FACEIT match from today. Tied 9-9. Multiple level 10’s on the enemy team. On the verge of deranking from level 8 with a loss this game. 4 minutes raw and uncut of the next 3 rounds. Probably my favorite game...
DC Universe Online Brings Back Recruitment Event With Rewards For New Characters
DC Universe Online has revived its Ultimate Recruitment Event, offering new characters a 25% experience boost via a Gotham City Emergency Signal and a suite of exclusive items. Rewards include an Umbral Green Aura, a Rank 120 Sinestro Corrupted Power Ring,...
Aion's Dread Blade Update Brings a True Hybrid Class, Four New Dungeons, Enhancement Changes, and More
Nexon has launched the Dread Blade update for Aion, introducing the franchise’s first true hybrid class that blends melee weapons and magic. The patch adds four new dungeons—Tiamat’s Mind, Immortal Trial, Infinite Cube, and Boundary of Light and Darkness—catering to...
NAVI Move Past New-Look FaZe to Make Playoffs
Natus Vincere advanced to the BLAST Rivals Fort Worth playoffs by defeating FaZe Clan 2‑0. The Russian squad dominated the first map, Anubis, leveraging a strong 11‑1 halftime lead and multi‑kills from makazze and b1t. On Ancient, makazze’s 42‑31 kill‑death ratio and...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Have Only 24 Hours to Get Free Chesnaught
Nintendo’s Game Freak is running a 24‑hour Tera Raid event that lets Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players capture a rock‑type Chesnaught through a 7‑Star battle ending April 30, 4:59 p.m. PT. The Pokémon can be caught only once per save, but defeating it...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Rated in Europe
Pan European Game Information (PEGI) has issued a PEGI 12 rating for the yet‑unannounced Tales of Eternia Remastered, confirming the game’s return to modern platforms. The rating cites moderate violence, colorful combat effects, and occasional profanity such as the word “bastard.”...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Takes Best Game at the BIG Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, captured the Best Game award at The BIG Festival Awards during Gamescom Latam 2026 in São Paulo. The ceremony featured more than 900 game entries and attracted an expected 100,000 visitors to the expo. The indie title...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Promises Part 3 Is ‘On Schedule’ And More Than Just A Way To Wrap Up...
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is progressing toward its final installment, with Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirming Part 3 is on schedule. The team aims to deliver a more ambitious RPG experience rather than merely concluding the story, targeting an early 2027...
Microsoft Refocuses on Fundamentals to Win Back Consumers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just commented about winning back consumers across Windows, Xbox, and more: "When it comes to our consumer business, we're doing the foundational work required to win back fans and strengthen engagement across Windows, Xbox, Bing, and Edge....
Pokemon Fan Designs Shiny Forms for the Winds and Waves Starters
A Reddit user unveiled fan‑made shiny concepts for the three starters—Browt, Pombon and Gecqua—of the upcoming tenth‑generation title Pokémon Winds and Waves. The designs flip the original color palettes, offering brown/orange, white/blue, and purple/pink variants respectively. The game is slated for a 2027...
Mad Catz M.M.O. 7+ Wireless Review
Mad Catz unveiled the M.M.O. 7+ wireless MMO mouse at CES 2024, finally releasing it after a two‑year delay at $149.99. The device packs a PixArt 3395 sensor, 26,000 DPI, 1,000 Hz polling and 22 buttons—21 programmable plus a shift layer that doubles inputs. Its...
Lawsuit Relating to the Events at Lab Zero Games in 2020 Now Resolved by Involved Parties
The long‑standing lawsuit between Lab Zero Games founder Mike Zaimont and former developers Mariel Cartwright and Francesca Esquenazi has been fully resolved. The parties signed a joint statement confirming the settlement and Zaimont’s intent to keep developing games under the...
Microsoft Cuts Game Pass Price After Subscriber Feedback
Satya Nadella says on Microsoft's earnings call that "Last week's Game Pass changes are one example of how we're responding to customer feedback" referencing recent price cuts following presumed subscriber churn in the previous months. https://t.co/4RHep67piz
Far Far West Weapons Tier List: Best Ones to Use
Destructoid’s recent guide ranks the five primary weapons in Far Far West, placing the Minigun and Shotgun in the top S‑tier for their lethal damage and crowd‑control potential. The Quad Cylinder and Long Ranger fall into A‑tier, offering strong performance that can...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Rated for Switch
A PEGI rating confirms that Tales of Eternia Remastered is headed for Nintendo Switch, marking the first modern console release of the 2000 PlayStation 1 JRPG. The original title, which also saw a PSP port in 2005, will be revived but...
The PS4 Era's Best JRPG Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch 2 In Taiwan
The iconic JRPG *Dragon Quest XI*, originally a PlayStation 4 standout, has received an official age rating for the Nintendo Switch 2, hinting at an upcoming release. Nintendo’s upgraded hardware is already enhancing legacy titles like *Breath of the Wild* with sharper visuals...
HuNter-: "I'm Really Happy I Skipped Rio because I Saw What My Teammates Are Capable Of"
G2 Esports swept Astralis 2‑0 at BLAST Rivals in Fort Worth, showcasing dominant play on Dust 2 and Overpass. The victory marked the return of captain Nemanja “huNter‑” Kovač, who missed IEM Rio due to a leg injury. huNter‑ praised the...
The Quinfall Has A Star Wars-Style 'Wall Of Shame' Listing All Of Its Banned Players
The Quinfall has introduced a public "Wall of Shame" that scrolls and lists players banned for cheating, exploiting, or real‑money trading. The site updates every five minutes and shows 1,679 hardware‑ID bans, 2,685 European bans, 2,074 North American bans, and...
Mapping America: One Video Game for Every U.S. State
A curated compilation pairs each of the 50 U.S. states with a single video game that best reflects its culture, geography, or folklore. The list ranks games by how closely they embody a state’s identity, from full‑state settings to memorable...
Estimates Of The Top-Selling Xbox Games On PS5 Raise Questions About The Multiplatform Strategy
New estimates from Alinea Analytics reveal how Microsoft’s former Xbox exclusives are performing on Sony’s PlayStation 5. Thirteen titles released in the past two years have collectively sold over 13 million copies, led by Forza Horizon 5’s 5.8 million units. Microsoft’s gross revenue from...
LVLUP Expo 2026: Grave Seasons Hands-On Preview
Blumhouse Games previewed its upcoming title *Grave Seasons* at the LVLUP Expo in Las Vegas, offering a 15‑minute demo that blends cozy life‑simulation mechanics with horror murder‑mystery elements. The game places players in the town of Ashenridge, where they can...
Microsoft Reports Sinking Xbox Revenue as Its Cloud Business Climbs
Microsoft reported a 33% plunge in Xbox hardware revenue and a 5% dip in Xbox content and services, highlighting a sharp decline in its gaming hardware segment. At the same time, the company’s cloud and AI businesses surged, with Azure...
Razer's PS5 Controller Also Makes for an Amazing PC Gamepad with TMR Analog Sticks and 2000Hz Polling Rates — and...
Razer’s Raiju V3 Pro controller, built for PlayStation 5 and PC, features magnetic TMR analog sticks, a 2000 Hz wired polling rate, and up to 36 hours of wireless battery life. The premium peripheral originally priced at £219.99 (≈ $280) is now 23% off...
FlameZ on Fort Worth and Atlanta: "We Haven't Given up on Those Trophies, but I Think There Is a Priority...
French CS:GO organization Vitality, fresh off winning the ESL Grand Slam, faced a surprising loss to FUT on Dust2 despite a dominant early lead. Israeli rifler flameZ blamed travel‑induced fatigue, missed communication and rusted utility execution for the slip‑up, noting...
Rainbow Six Mobile Drops New Season Operation Trauma Front
Ubisoft has launched Operation Trauma Front, the second seasonal update for Rainbow Six Mobile since its February 2026 debut. The update introduces House, a tight‑quarters map, and adds Doc, a support operator who fires healing darts from range. A rotating...
Preview Another New Creature From Temtem: Pioneers - Najaria
Temtem: Pioneers, the upcoming open‑world expansion of the creature‑collection RPG, has unveiled its second new Temtem, Najaria. The Neutral/Toxic hybrid draws design cues from cheetahs, iguanas and snakes, and will appear in harsh biomes such as snowy fields and swamps...
G2 Outclass Astralis in BLAST Rivals
G2 secured a 2‑0 sweep of Astralis in the BLAST Rivals Season 1 playoffs, winning Dust2 13‑5 and Overpass 13‑9. The victory advances G2 to an upper‑bracket clash with Team Vitality, with the winner earning a semifinal berth. Astralis drops to...
Gabe Newell’s 2011 Forecast That Steam Would Be Overtaken Resurfaces
A 2011 interview with Valve co‑founder Gabe Newell, in which he warned that Steam could be displaced within two to three years, has been highlighted again by gaming media. The comment, made before the rise of Epic Games Store and...
HYBE Launches NEB Unit to Tap Superfan Market with Transmedia Content
HYBE announced the creation of its Next Entertainment Business (NEB) unit, led by Taeho Park, to capture revenue from superfans by weaving music, gaming, film and other media into a single storytelling ecosystem. The move reflects a broader industry shift...
The Division Resurgence 2026 Roadmap Details New Phases, PC Launch, Major Future Expansions, and More
Ubisoft unveiled the 2026 roadmap for The Division Resurgence, detailing Phase 2 content starting May 12 and Phase 3 content launching June 23. Phase 2 adds Dark Zone and Speed‑Run challenges, new camouflage outfits, and exotic weapon skins, while Phase 3 introduces free exotic weapon Scorpio...
Starbreeze to Capitalize on Roblox Success with Second Game
Swedish developer Starbreeze announced a second Roblox title, partnering with Gamefam after the success of its first Roblox game, Notoriety: A Payday Experience. The original experience, built by Moonstone Games, has logged over 400 million visits and enjoys a 92% player...
Brawlhalla "May the 4th Be With You" Patch 10.06 Now Live
Brawlhalla’s May 4th patch drops a Star Wars crossover, adding Luke Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine, Wicket the Ewok and an X‑wing emoji skin. The update also rolls out Super Stances, letting every Legend shift two stat points, and launches Guild Phase 3 with rewards...
Limited Run Games Interview: A Fan-Focused Approach to Physical Gaming
Limited Run Games’ Jeremy Campbell discussed the publisher’s fan‑first philosophy during a PAX East interview, highlighting how the company balances indie and larger‑publisher titles through tight communication and weekly curation. He detailed recent challenges, such as removing DRM from a Switch...
Gears Interest Higher than Expected, Questioning Xbox Exclusivity Strategy
The Gears estimate is very interesting considering people have been pointing to a presumed lack of Gears interest on PS5 as a reason for Xbox to keep E-Day exclusive and get an easy win with existing Xbox fans.
Modder Spends 2 Years Turning the Game Boy Color Into a Watch, and Yes, It Still Plays Cartridges
A hobbyist known as Leggo My Froggo spent two years converting a Game Boy Color into a wrist‑worn device called the Time Frog Color. The watch‑sized console retains the original GBC CPU, uses a custom strap‑integrated battery, and even supports re‑engineered cartridges...
Costco Makes PC Gamer An Unbelievable RAM Deal They Can’t Refuse
Costco surprised shoppers by offering an iBuyPower gaming PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 GPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB NVMe SSD for just $1,100. The RAM component alone would normally exceed $500, making the bundle a striking value...