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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Total War Warhammer 3 Overhauls Mod Manager, so You'll No Longer Have to Fight Chaos Before Even Starting the Game
Creative Assembly has rolled out a major overhaul of the Total War Warhammer 3 mod manager, addressing performance bottlenecks and usability complaints from the 2025 redesign. The update speeds up bulk activation, cuts startup times for users with hundreds of mods, and adds smarter search filters that query titles, file names, and Steam Workshop IDs. Tooltips and UI elements have been clarified, and lingering bugs around mod profiles and subscription status have been fixed. The changes aim to make the extensive modding ecosystem more accessible for both casual and hardcore players.
A Gamer Who Lost His Arm Built a One-Handed Controller After Existing Hardware Failed Him
Reddit user Joe, who lost his right arm, created the ERCHAM MK1, a one‑handed gaming controller that fuses mouse and keyboard functions into a single device. The prototype features an optical sensor, a 28‑key programmable keypad, thumb‑operated joysticks or D‑pads, and...
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Switch Release Date Set
G-Mode has confirmed that its G-Mode Archives+ port of *Xenosaga: Pied Piper* will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026, at midnight Japan Standard Time. The game, originally a 2004 Japanese flip‑phone prequel featuring a young Ziggy, is being...
Ukrainian Police Detain Hackers Suspected of Stealing Thousands of Roblox Accounts for Resale
Ukrainian police have detained a group of hackers accused of stealing more than 610,000 Roblox user accounts and reselling them for cryptocurrency on Russian‑hosted sites. The operation, allegedly run by a 19‑year‑old who recruited accomplices via gaming forums, generated roughly...
Resident Evil Requiem Devs Explain Ada's Absence, and Remain Coy on Who Leon's Mystery Wife Is
Resident Evil Requiem’s developers confirmed Ada Wong was left out because the Leon‑Grace storyline offered no natural fit for her. Director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa said the game’s narrative was already satisfying without adding extra scenes. While Ada’s...
Noob Tower Defense Codes April 2026
Roblox’s Noob Tower Defense has released a fresh promotional code, UPD2, which awards players 300 gems when redeemed. The guide outlines a step‑by‑step redemption process that requires completing the tutorial and entering the code via the in‑game settings menu. Developer...
Finally, I Found an Ergonomic Office Keyboard That's Just as Good for Gaming
Razer has launched the Pro Type Ergo, its first ergonomic keyboard aimed at both office productivity and casual gaming. The split, wave‑shaped design features a plush vegan‑leather wrist rest, adjustable tilt, and a low‑profile scissor switch that feels more like a...
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[Event News] Games Done Quick Brings a Speedrunning Spectacle to Gamescom
Games Done Quick (GDQ) announced its first European live event, gamescom GDQ, to be held August 28‑30, 2026 at Germany’s gamescom. The three‑day speedrunning showcase will stream on Twitch and YouTube while offering on‑site attendance for gamescom visitors. Proceeds will benefit the Gaming...
Like a Dragon's Majima Brings Another Yakuza Icon to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS5, PS4
Sega’s kart‑racing title Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will receive a free update on April 29 2026, adding Goro Majima from the Like a Dragon (Yakuza) series. Majima appears in his Pirate Yakuza guise, piloting a whimsical ship‑on‑wheels kart called the Goromaru, along with...
The Hundred Line Manga and Stage Play Announced
To mark the one‑year anniversary of *The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy*, Too Kyo Games announced a stage‑play adaptation slated for August 8‑16 2026 and a manga serialization launching in Winter 2026 on Manga Up. The stage play will feature ten branching routes, offering...
LoL Patch 26.9 Notes: Riot Pushes Bruiser Shyvana, Tweaks Zeri and Nerfs Ambessa Ult
League of Legends Patch 26.9, rolling out on April 29, 2026, concentrates on champion‑centric balance ahead of the MSI 2026 splits. Riot pushes Shyvana toward a bruiser archetype with higher attack speed, AD growth, and reworked abilities, while Zeri receives range and AP...
Nintendo Has Discounted a Bunch of Its Switch Games in New Rare Sale
Nintendo has launched an unprecedented digital‑only sale on Amazon, slashing prices on roughly a dozen first‑party Switch titles. Most games are now $40, with select entries like Bayonetta 2, Emio, and Live A Live priced at $30, a notable dip from typical eShop...
Despite Crimson Desert's Popularity, Almost 80% of Steam Players Haven't Made It Halfway Through the Story yet, Proving How Massive...
Pearl Abyss's open‑world RPG Crimson Desert has become a 2026 hit, yet only about 22% of Steam players and 20% of PS5 users have progressed past the halfway point of the main story. The data, sourced from Steam achievements and...
Nvidia's N1X Laptop CPU Promises 20‑Core Power, Sparks ARM Compatibility Debate
Nvidia unveiled details of its upcoming N1X laptop APU, a 20‑core processor with 6,144 CUDA cores and a 65‑120W TDP, positioning it as a potential game‑changer for high‑performance gaming notebooks. The chip’s ARM‑based design and reported software bugs create friction...
I Love Slay the Spire 2, I Hate Slay the Spire 2
Joe Chivers’ column dives into the love‑hate relationship many players have with Slay the Spire 2. He argues that the sequel’s deep build‑centric gameplay is both its greatest strength and its biggest source of frustration, as random card draws can instantly...
Crimson Desert Shines as Ultimate Medieval Cat‑dad Adventure
Crimson Desert seems like the greatest video game of all time because it lets you side-quest as a medieval cat dad (review by @BooneAshworth). https://t.co/wM2NFI8vDU https://t.co/RXI96ZT3m6
All Collectible Locations in REPLACED
The guide details every one of the 111 collectibles hidden across the nine chapters of REPLACED, a narrative‑driven action game released on April 14, 2026 by Sad Cat Studios. Players use the in‑game Walkman to scan lore items, music tracks, health upgrades and...
ARC Raiders Is Making Big Changes to Competitive Trials
ARC Raiders is overhauling its competitive Trials for Season 4, introducing a randomized weekly‑challenge system unlocked at level 15 and removing double‑progress map conditions. The new format launches a day after the Riven Tides update, allowing players to earn points immediately instead...
Valve's Latest Steam Deck 2 Update Is Cause for Optimism, Even if It Is a Little Vague
Valve confirmed that work on a second‑generation Steam Deck is underway, but it withheld pricing and a launch window. The announcement coincided with the upcoming Steam Controller release, suggesting hardware learnings will feed into the new handheld. Valve’s comments come...
Attack On Titan Revolution Ackerman Guide
Attack on Titan Revolution, a Roblox adaptation of the popular anime, features a family system that determines player abilities. The guide highlights the Ackerman family, a Legendary rarity with only a 0.05% chance to roll, offering substantial combat bonuses such...
10 Horror Games Where Everything Goes Wrong
DualShockers' Elena Chapella curates a list of ten horror titles that embody Murphy’s Law, where escalating obstacles turn gameplay into relentless tension. The roundup spans indie gems like The Mortuary Assistant to major franchises such as Silent Hill 2 remake, Resident...
Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred Expansion Launches on Xbox with Ten Achievements
Blizzard released the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, priced at $39.99 (≈ $46 GBP, ≈ $43 EUR). The premium DLC adds a new campaign centered on Mephisto, two playable classes – Paladin and Warlock – and a...
JRPG Fans Don't Want to Miss Out on May 28's New Event
Indie Quest, the indie‑focused JRPG showcase hosted by The Gaming Shelf, returns on May 28, 2026 at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET. The event will feature over 35 new trailers and six world‑premiere indie RPGs, spanning turn‑based, action, and experimental hybrids. Organized...
What Computer Simulations Reveal About the Evolutionary Purpose of Gaming
A new study in Evolution and Human Behavior tests the competition‑for‑allies hypothesis, proposing that gaming evolved to help early humans identify skilled partners for risky tasks. Laboratory experiments with 40 strangers found no faster bonding from a board‑game session compared...
Star Fox 64 Launched in Japan, April 27, 1997
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 27, 1997. Star Fox 64 was released in Japan. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/mPMYW29wSC
Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game Update Seemingly Imminent
Capcom confirmed a new single‑player mini‑game for Resident Evil Requiem will drop in early May, timed with Japan’s Golden Week. The add‑on unlocks only after players finish the main campaign, emphasizing combat scenarios from the core story. A story‑focused DLC...
One of Warframe's Most Beloved Quests Is Getting a Sequel, and There's Two New Protoframes in It for You
Digital Extremes announced the June release of Jade Shadows Constellations, a sequel to the fan‑favorite 2024 Jade Shadows quest. The update introduces two new Protoframes, Ryoku and Vena, who can be recruited for Ash and Garuda after completing Railjack missions....
How to Make the Insect Gatherer’s Pack in Crimson Desert
The Insect Gatherer’s Pack in Crimson Desert automatically captures insects, streamlining the Tiny Citizens of Grasslands Challenge that requires all 76 insects. Players must first obtain the Kuku Pack Blueprint from Elowen after Chapter 5 by cleansing the Sanctum of Penitence,...
Helldivers 2 Isn't a Cosy Game, but the Tranquil Forests and Beefed up Exosuits of Its Latest Patch Might Convince...
Arrowhead Studios released patch 6.2.2 for Helldivers 2, introducing two tranquil forest biomes and a major overhaul of the game’s exosuits. The new EXO‑51 Lumberer and EXO‑55 Breakthrough arrive alongside a health boost that raises suit pools from 850 to 1,600 points....
Facepunch Launches S&box, the Highly Anticipated Successor to Garry's Mod
Facepunch has officially launched s&box, a Source 2‑powered successor to Garry's Mod that doubles as a full game‑creation platform. The open‑source service lets developers publish games through its own launcher and, soon, as standalone titles on Steam with no royalties. Features...
Microsoft Introduces Shader Model 6.10 Preview, Legacy GPU Support Questioned
Microsoft unveiled a preview of Shader Model 6.10 as part of the DirectX Agility SDK 720 update, focusing on incremental refinements rather than a wholesale redesign. The new model enhances wave‑level operations, resource access patterns, and compiler behavior to better match the...
T-Pain's Cosplay Has Him Looking Like the Spitting Image of Tekken 7's Leroy Smith
Rapper T‑Pain, a known gaming enthusiast, recently cosplayed as Tekken 7’s Leroy Smith, complete with the character’s signature cane. Leroy, who debuted as a DLC fighter in Tekken 7 in December 2019, earned a polarized fan reaction but proved popular enough to become...
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta Updated to Fix Issues with the EA App
Valve released a minor update for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta that upgrades Xalia to version 0.4.9, addressing lock‑ups in the EA App on Linux/SteamOS. The patch also resolves a low‑FPS regression in *They Are Billions* and incorporates the latest builds of vkd3d‑proton,...
HLTV Confirmed with Stavn: Return to Action, AWPing, and NIP
HLTV Confirmed hosted a special episode featuring Martin “stavn” Lund, who has just signed with Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) to assume his first full‑time AWP role. The panel discussed his recent break, his LAN debut in the new CS2 environment,...
That Rumoured Subway Surfers Movie Is Still in the Pipeline, Sort of – and so Are More Spin-Off Games
Sybo’s CEO Mathias Gredal Nørvig confirmed the long‑rumoured Subway Surfers movie is still in early development, but the studio is waiting for the right format before moving forward. Meanwhile, the sequel game Subway Surfers City launched worldwide on Feb 26, showing...
Kioku: Last Summer Launches May 28
Kioku: Last Summer, a cozy adventure game with 90s‑style animation, will launch on Steam for PC on May 28. The title is published by Assemble Entertainment and developed by Norway’s indie studio Lugn Games. Players control Asti, a young newcomer to...
BNK FearX Bench Diable, Cite Missed Fan Event and Repeated Internal Issues
BNK FearX announced the benching of 18‑year‑old ADC Diable after he missed a scheduled fan meeting and repeatedly violated internal rules. The organization demoted him to its youth squad and promoted academy mid‑laner Kim “Slayer” Jin‑young to the LCK roster....
Proton 11.0 Beta 2 Updates VKD3D-Proton
Valve released Proton 11.0 Beta 2, the second iteration of its Steam Play compatibility layer built on Wine 11.0. The update refines Xalia to prevent lock‑ups with the EA App and resolves a low‑FPS regression that affected the intro cinematic of *They Are Billions*....
Xbox Continues To 'Actively Investigate' Issue With Backwards Compatible 360 Titles
Microsoft confirmed it is actively investigating a widespread problem affecting Xbox 360 games played on Xbox Series X. Players encounter an error that blocks sign‑in to Xbox Live, rendering many backward‑compatible titles unplayable. The issue surfaced in late April, sparked a Reddit thread...
Ex-Blizzard Boss Says World of Warcraft's Devs Are "Accountable" For Its Struggles, as Patch 12.0.5 Woes Persist
Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, now CEO of a sports‑betting firm, publicly rebuked the World of Warcraft team after the buggy 12.0.5 patch, urging greater dedication and suggesting a “reset” of the game. He praised the original WoW crew’s extreme...
Figuring Out Draft Timings
The discussion highlights how modern Dota 2 supports now boast strong wave‑clear, making it rare to find a hero lacking that tool. It also points out that high‑MMR players often encounter account buyers who die quickly, skewing the competitive experience. Core...
Why Xbox’s Radical Project Helix Shift Changes Console Gaming Forever
Xbox’s new head, Asha Sharma, has rebranded the division back to Xbox Gaming and launched Project Helix, a hybrid console‑PC platform designed to unify the gaming experience. The strategy couples timed exclusivity with an expanded Game Pass and cloud‑gaming push,...
Microsoft Working on Dynamic Background of New Xbox Logo After Fan Demand
Microsoft unveiled a glass‑like Xbox logo and released four static wallpapers spanning every console generation. After fans urged a dynamic background, Xbox’s social‑media lead Asha Sharma confirmed the feature is under development. The animated version is expected to add subtle...
What Happened to Hypercasual? The Market’s Evolution over the Past Year
The hyper‑casual mobile game market is not collapsing but reshaping, with revenue staying flat or modestly rising despite a decline in overall downloads. Growth is coming almost entirely from a wave of new titles launched in 2025, many of which...
The New Arc Raiders Update Gives Us a Glimpse Into the Beforetimes, and It Turns Out People Were Rude Then,...
Arc Raiders' latest patch adds the Riven Tides map, a sun‑soaked resort turned combat zone, and introduces the floating Arc Turbine threat. The new environment is rich with visual storytelling, from abandoned hotels to everyday objects that hint at life...
India Launches First Official F1 Sim Racing Championship with Mumbai Falcons
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited have launched India’s first official F1 Sim Racing Championship, the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, to be contested on the official F1 25 game. Registrations begin on 30 April 2026 via the MFRL App, with qualifiers leading...
Valve Launches $99 Steam Controller and Revives Steam Machine Hardware
Valve announced the 2026 Steam Controller, priced at $99 and shipping May 4, alongside a refreshed Steam Machine console. The controller adds dual thumbsticks, trackpads and a magnetic charging puck, while the Steam Machine promises 4K/60 fps gaming but remains delayed....
What Is Hot Pursuit in Warzone? Release Date and Gameplay Explained
Call of Duty: Warzone’s newest limited‑time mode, Hot Pursuit, arrives with the Season 3 Reloaded update on April 30, 2026. The 100‑player, squad‑based map Avalon pits Police squads against Thieves in a vehicle‑centric showdown. Respawns follow Resurgence rules, allowing eliminated players to rejoin as...
‘We’re Hard at Work on It’: Valve Says Steam Deck 2 Is Still in Development, Acknowledges Ongoing Steam Deck Stock...
Valve confirmed that work on a Steam Deck 2 is ongoing, though no launch timeline has been set. The company also acknowledged persistent stock shortages for the current Deck, citing global RAM and storage component constraints. Valve’s hardware team is expanding...
Denuvo Has Been Cracked in All Single-Player Games It Previously Protected — 2K Games and Denuvo Reportedly Retaliate with Mandatory...
All single‑player games that used Denuvo’s DRM have now been cracked or bypassed, according to the MKDev collective and the hacker known as voices38. The breakthrough relies on a hypervisor‑based bypass that installs a kernel‑level driver, sidestepping Denuvo’s protection without...