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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KTC H27S5 Curved Gaming Monitor Combines WQHD 200Hz and HD 400Hz
KTC has launched the H27S5, a 27‑inch curved gaming monitor built around a 1500R VA panel. It features a dual‑mode operation: WQHD 2560×1440 at 200 Hz for high‑detail play, or HD 1280×720 at 400 Hz for ultra‑fast competitive gaming. The unit adds HDR10, a 5,000:1 contrast ratio and wide‑color coverage, while offering a fully adjustable stand and VESA mounting. Priced at $189, it undercuts most high‑refresh monitors in the market.
Twins of Olus Blends Dual-Control Combat Into a Colorful Action RPG
Team Verdant’s upcoming action RPG Twins of Olus centers on Lions, an orphan, and Creo, an ancient warrior spirit, who act as a linked duo throughout the game. The title blends fast hack‑and‑slash combat with light souls‑like progression, allowing players...
Casualties: Unknown Demo Showcases Its Intense Exploration and Injury System
Casualties: Unknown, a cave‑exploration survival simulator, released a free demo on Steam that showcases a fully simulated cardiovascular and limb injury system. Players act as a test subject retrieving alien tech on a hostile planet, managing physical wounds, infections, and...
Riot’s Vanguard Update Has BSOD Cheater Hardware After Nuking DMA Cheat Systems
Riot Games’ latest Vanguard kernel update targets DMA‑based cheats that exploit SATA and NVMe firmware, causing the offending hardware to blue‑screen and become unusable. The anti‑cheat triggers the motherboard’s IOMMU feature, issuing a restart warning and permanently disabling the cheating...
PS5's Superhero Fighter Is Taking Over Marvel Comics
Sony’s PS5 superhero fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is getting a 10‑hour story mode presented as an interactive comic, and Marvel is extending the narrative with a one‑shot comic, "First Strike #1." The issue, written by Steve Orlando, Tom...
Take-Two Expects to Earn $8B in FY27 Thanks to Grand Theft Auto VI
Take‑Two Interactive reported record FY26 net bookings of $6.72 billion, topping guidance by $750 million, and projected FY27 bookings between $8 billion and $8.2 billion. The surge is anchored to the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, which the CEO called the...
Rin and Gilgamesh Join Honkai: Star Rail Fate/Stay Night Crossover
HoYoVerse is expanding its 2025 Fate/Stay Night crossover in Honkai: Star Rail with the addition of mage Rin Tohsaka and Servant Gilgamesh, launching on July 24, 2026 alongside the 4.4 update. Rin appears as a five‑star Erudition unit dealing Quantum...
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Spinx: "Everyone Is Suffering because of the Vitality Era, Every [Title] You Can Get Is Important"
MOUZ advanced to the CS Asia Championships semi‑finals on May 23, 2026, after a strong run that includes recent roster upgrades with Justinas “jL” Lekavicius and Adrian “xelex” Vincze. Team captain Lotan “Spinx” Giladi highlighted the scarcity of tournament victories in the current...
Saga Introduces Crystal Beaumont Influencer Agent with GFAL’s Diamond Jewels
Saga unveiled Crystal Beaumont, its first influencer‑style AI character, to promote GFAL’s mobile game Diamond Jewels. The virtual influencer will debut on Instagram and later expand to TikTok and Facebook, offering a non‑intrusive, follower‑based presence instead of traditional ads. Saga...
This June, Games Industry Deals Happen in Barcelona
Pocket Gamer Connect Barcelona returns June 15‑16, drawing more than 1,000 publishers, studios, investors and founders for two days of networking and deal‑making. Tickets start at €121 (about $132), giving attendees access to speed‑match sessions, an investor connector and a...
IO Interactive Drop Trailer for Bond Game 007 First Light
IO Interactive released the final trailer for *007 First Light*, an original James Bond origin story that lets players experience the spy’s early missions and earn his license to kill. The action‑adventure title features a new voice cast, including Patrick Gibson...
Broken Arrow Risks Splintering the Player Base After a Divisive Playtest
Broken Arrow’s June 2025 public test environment (PTE) was marketed as a modest tank‑balance tweak, but it quickly spiraled into a contentious overhaul that alienated players. Within a month, the game faced a cheating scandal that pitted Chinese users against...
Nintendo Wants to Produce 20 Million Switch 2 Consoles by March 2027 as Production Ramps Up
Nintendo announced it will ramp up production of the Switch 2 to 20 million units by March 2027, a 20% increase over its earlier forecast. The company previously projected sales of 16.5 million consoles for the fiscal year ending April 2027, down from 19.86 million the...
Capcom Says Generative AI Still Can’t Match Developers for Resident Evil, Monster Hunter Assets
Capcom announced that generative AI will not be used to produce visual assets for its flagship Resident Evil and Monster Hunter series, arguing that human creators retain superior sensibility. The publisher is instead deploying AI for debugging, play‑testing and other...
Bauhaus Builder: The Phaser Game That Won Gamedev.js Jam 2026
Bauhaus Builder captured first place at the 2026 Gamedev.js Jam, out of 495 submissions, after just 13 days of development. The physics‑puzzle title scored in the top three for Theme, Innovation and Gameplay, and also topped the dedicated Phaser Challenge....
The Future of European Publishing Is Diversity, Not Concentration | Opinion
European AAA publishers Ubisoft and Embracer posted mixed results, with Ubisoft’s revenue falling 21.8% and Embracer missing Q4 forecasts despite restructuring. Both firms, once inflated by debt‑driven acquisitions, are now trimming scale—Ubisoft leaning on a Tencent liquidity stake, Embracer selling...
Warhammer Skulls 2026 — All Xbox Reveals and Announcements From the Show
Warhammer Skulls 2026 unveiled a slate of Xbox‑focused titles, including the turn‑based sequel *Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch* and the 2D stealth platformer *Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster* slated for 2027. Existing franchises received major updates: *Mechanicus 2* launched on Xbox Series X|S,...
Wuthering Waves Lucilla Release Date Speculation, Voice Actors, and Lore
Wuthering Waves is set to introduce Lucilla, a five‑star glacio‑element character, likely in the upcoming 3.4 update banner alongside the Cyberpunk‑themed Lucy and Rebecca. The character appears in story quests and promotional artwork, but her exact combat role remains unconfirmed....
"You Build a Little Squad of Allied Characters": Warhammer Survivors' Spin on Bullet Heaven Brings a Lovely Touch of Chaos...
Warhammer Survivors adapts the bullet‑heaven formula popularized by Vampire Survivors, but introduces a squad system where weapons summon autonomous allies. The demo showcases new characters like Arbites Vigilant and a cyber‑mastiff, each with distinct attack patterns that force players to...
I'm Sorry, Ayaneo, but I Don't Think Anyone Needs an AI Gaming Handheld
Ayaneo unveiled the Konkr Pocket Block, touting it as the "world's first AI handheld," a claim that rings hollow given existing AI‑enabled devices like the ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI+. While the Pocket Block’s specs, price, and AI features...
Clash Royale Wins Business Excellence Award at Finnish Game Awards 2026
Supercell’s flagship mobile title Clash Royale captured the Business Excellence Award at the Finnish Game Awards 2026, underscoring the game’s sustained revenue generation and global player base. The ceremony also honored Channel37’s The Last Caretaker as Best Finnish Game of...
Blue Prince “Accessibility” Update Out Now, Patch Notes – New Features Included
Blue Prince’s long‑awaited Accessibility update has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing a suite of quality‑of‑life tools for players with visual or motion sensitivities. The patch adds Color Assist, full key/button remapping, a Motion Assist menu, and an Invert Stroll option,...
Layoffs Imminent at Bungie, Former BioWare Devs Launch New Studio, and GTA VI Still on for November - Patch Notes...
Bungie announced imminent layoffs after shelving Destiny 2 development and pivoting to its Marathon franchise, signaling a major staffing shift at the studio. Former BioWare, Inflexion Games and Timbre Games veterans launched Studio Reset to focus on smaller, story‑rich titles. Take‑Two confirmed...
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Unveils Rankings System and Team Builder Ahead of Roster Reveals
The Esports Foundation unveiled the ENC Team Rankings and an interactive Team Builder platform ahead of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 in Riyadh. Rankings, which aggregate player performance across major tournaments, will be refreshed at the end of...
Ubisoft Targets New Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon Releases by 2029 Amid AI Push
Ubisoft announced that new entries in Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon will launch by March 2029, while it accelerates investment in a playable generative AI project called Teammates. The French publisher expects a stronger content pipeline in FY2027‑28...
Tekken Legend Katsuhiro Harada Launches VS Studio Under SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, the longtime Tekken director, founded VS Studio on May 1, 2026 as an independent studio within SNK. The move revives his creative engine and could reshape the fighting‑game market.
"If They Turn Off, They Might Not Be Able to Turn Them on Again": The Charming Reason Behind Dawn of...
The Dawn of War 4 trailer reveals the Adeptus Mechanicus Ironstrider mechs constantly moving because their lore dictates they must never be turned off, fearing permanent shutdown. Creative director Jan Theysen explained that the perpetual‑motion design forced developers at King Art...
EXPO GAMERS 2026: Europe’s Premier Gamedev Summit Finalizes Executive Program
Expo Gamers 2026, Europe’s leading game‑development summit, has published its full two‑day program in Opatija, Croatia. The agenda features keynotes from industry giants such as Larian Studios, Electronic Arts, Supercell and Housemarque, alongside regional powerhouses like Nanobit and Outfit7. Panels...
The MongolZ Into CAC Playoffs as PARIVISION Crisis Continues
The MongolZ secured a quarter‑final berth at the CS Asia Championships by defeating PARIVISION 2‑0, rebounding from a weak showing at PGL Astana. The win sets up a clash with Legacy later today. PARIVISION’s performance continued to decline, with visible...
Campa Energy Joins S8UL as Title Sponsor for Esports World Cup 2026 Campaign
Campa Energy, the Reliance Consumer Products energy‑drink brand, has signed on as the title sponsor for S8UL’s Esports World Cup 2026 campaign. The partnership places Campa Energy’s logo on S8UL jerseys, digital assets and fan‑engagement events throughout the run‑up to...
MOUZ Dominate paiN en Route to CAC Playoffs
MOUZ secured a decisive 2‑0 victory over Brazil's paiN on Nuke and Overpass, earning a spot in the CS Asia Championships playoffs. The win marked back‑to‑back playoff berths for MOUZ’s revamped lineup, highlighted by xelex’s monster 2.53 rating and xertioN’s...
Disney Sparklink Stars Revealed as Coly, Inc’s Mysterious New Disney Mobile Game, Launching Soon in Japan
Coly Inc., the studio behind titles like Stand My Heroes and Promise of Wizard, announced Disney Sparklink Stars, a new mobile game slated for release in Japan. The game carries an official Disney Japan license and is the first product...
Dawn of War IV Release Date, Editions, and Road Map Revealed
Deep Silver and KING Art Games announced Dawn of War IV for release on September 17, 2026, with a three‑day early‑access window for Commander Edition owners starting September 14. The game ships in two tiers—a Standard Edition and a Commander Edition—both discounted 10% for pre‑orders. Players...
PlayStation Plus Prices Across The Board Are Up in A Rather Baffling Choice From Sony
Sony has raised PlayStation Plus subscription fees across all tiers for monthly and three‑month plans, adding $2 to the monthly price and $4 to the quarterly price, while leaving annual plans unchanged. The increase arrives alongside recent price hikes for...
OPUS: Prism Peak Coming to PS5 in 2026
Japanese publisher Shueisha Games and indie studio SIGONO announced that their narrative adventure OPUS: Prism Peak will launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. The title, which debuted on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC on April 16, will be showcased at the BitSummit...
Square Enix Reveals New Details About The Adventures of Elliot's Earliest Era
Square Enix and Team Asano have detailed the earliest era of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, revealing a prehistoric world where humans coexist with the newly introduced Myū, a cat‑ear hybrid that teaches magic. The era, dubbed the...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details the Age of Budding, Shrines of the Mystic, and Faie's Magic
Square Enix unveiled new screenshots and details for *The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales*, highlighting the Age of Budding era and Faie’s magic system. The action‑adventure title launches on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via...
Nexon's 'FC Online' To Send South Korean Representatives to Global Esports Tournament 'FC Pro Masters 2026'
South Korean esports publisher Nexon announced that its top FC Online clubs, GEN CITY and T1, will represent the country at the FC Pro Masters 2026 tournament in Shanghai from May 28‑31. The event features eight teams from South Korea, China,...
Architect to Reveal 'Major Global IP' Collaboration in Live Broadcast on the 22nd
DRIMAGE announced that the second "ARCHITALK" live broadcast will air on May 22 at 8:30 PM KST, featuring the first‑ever reveal of a massive collaboration with a mega‑hit global IP for its flagship MMORPG "Architect: Land of Exiles." The stream will be...
2026 Call of Duty to Be 'Modern Warfare'... Infinity Ward Confirms Development of New Title
Infinity Ward announced on May 22, 2026 that the next Call of Duty will be a new Modern Warfare entry slated for release in 2026. The studio used its X account to emphasize a return to the franchise’s high‑octane combat...
Twitch Expands Monetization Tools to All Streamers, Targeting Top‑heavy Viewership
Twitch announced on May 19 that its new suite of monetization tools—creator badge drops, custom power‑ups and broader hype‑train options—will be available to every streamer, not just affiliates or partners. The move seeks to address a platform where 21 million active...
Mortal Kombat Director Teases Shaolin Monks Remaster
Mortal Kombat director Ed Boon reignited fan hopes for a Shaolin Monks revival by posting a Twitter poll asking whether the 2005 spin‑off or Mortal Kombat 9 should be remastered first. The poll, now at 21,355 votes, shows Shaolin Monks holding...
'Make Drama: MAD', A Chaotic RPG Featuring a Diverse Spectrum of Beautiful Girls'
WEMADE Connect’s new adult RPG Make Drama: MAD is slated for a June 2024 launch, following a closed beta that was halted and then re‑rated to Adults Only. The game blends a light, isekai‑style narrative with a diverse art direction contributed...
Bungie’s Future After Destiny Is Layoffs and No Destiny 3, Says Report
Bungie announced that Destiny 2’s Monument of Triumph, slated for next month, will be the game’s final update. The studio will follow the release with another round of layoffs and has no immediate plans to greenlight Destiny 3, pushing any sequel years...
40k XCOM-Like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters Is Getting a Sequel and This Time We'll Get to Purge 'Seven Distinctive Enemy...
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, the announced sequel to 2022's Daemonhunters, returns to turn‑based tactical combat with a focus on the elite Deathwatch Marines. The game promises battles across the Tyrian expanse against seven distinct enemy factions, expanding beyond...
Bungie Isn't Immediately Making Destiny 3, Is Planning Layoffs, Reports Bloomberg
Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will cease live‑service updates and that no Destiny 3 project is currently greenlit. The studio plans to shift resources to incubating new titles, including the Marathon shooter, while adding a casual PvE mode to Marathon. Bloomberg reports...
Bungie Announces Destiny 2’s Final Live‑Service Update, Ending Development
Bungie confirmed that Destiny 2 will receive its final live‑service update, Monument of Triumph, on June 9, after which active development will cease. The move caps nine years of content and signals the studio’s pivot to upcoming projects like The Final Shape.
Warhammer Skulls Highlights: Dawn of War 4 Launch Date, Free Space Marine 2, Crossover Events, and Total War: Warhammer Reveals
Warhammer Skulls 2026 unveiled a September 17 launch for Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War IV, with early access beginning September 14. The showcase also announced a Skitarii DLC for Darktide arriving June 23 and a free‑to‑play window for Space Marine 2 that ends on Tuesday. Cross‑platform...
Take-Two CEO Believes Kids Who Love Roblox Will Naturally Want To Play GTA When They Grow Up
Take‑Two’s CEO Strauss Zelnick told investors that today’s Roblox‑loving kids will naturally gravitate toward the company’s mature‑rated franchises, such as Grand Theft Auto, as they reach their teens. He cited data showing 83% of Gen Alpha spend at least an hour...
GTA VI Is on Time. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Isn’t Celebrating Yet
Take‑Two Interactive announced that Grand Theft Auto VI remains on schedule for a November 19, 2026 release, marking the first confirmed launch date for the flagship title. CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the company’s broader multi‑dimensional strategy, noting that mobile now...