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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The Shake up to Arc Raiders Expeditions May Turn the Extraction Shooter Into a Week-Long Bloodbath, but It Could Pair...
Embark Studios is overhauling Arc Raiders' Expeditions, changing the reward system from stash‑value based to damage‑dealt based for the April 28–May 4 event. The shift aims to motivate players to use high‑level gear in combat rather than hoarding it, turning the usually cooperative expedition into a more aggressive, shooter‑focused experience. Simultaneously, the studio signals a forthcoming redesign of the skill tree to make choices more impactful for both PvE and PvP playstyles. These changes could fundamentally alter how players approach the periodic account wipes and subsequent character builds.
Crusader Kings III Gets a New Major Patch and Chapter V Expansion Pass
Paradox released Crusader Kings III 1.19 “Scribe” on 1 Sept 2020, a free patch that adds a Situations tab, age‑related ailments, quick‑edit travel planning and a new Ledger UI. The same day the Chapter V expansion pass launched at $43.99, delivering immediate clothing and...
The Games Industry Will Never "Get Back to Normal", Lament Tony Hawk Devs Iron Galaxy, as They Make Another Round...
Iron Galaxy Studios, known for ports like Apex Legends and the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remake, announced another round of layoffs, though the exact number remains undisclosed. The cuts follow a February reduction of 66 jobs that was labeled...
Charlie Cox Confirms Early‑Stage Development of New Video Game Project
Daredevil star Charlie Cox told GamesRadar+ his next video game is in the very early stages, marking his continued push into interactive entertainment following the BAFTA‑winning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Cox also floated casting ideas for a planned live‑action adaptation, underscoring the...
Phaser 4 Level Selection Screen Tutorial in TypeScript
Emanuele Feronato released a comprehensive level‑selection tutorial built with Phaser 4 and TypeScript. The example features a horizontal, paginated selector that supports swipe, drag, mouse‑wheel navigation, snap‑to‑page behavior, and clickable thumbnails. Code is organized into dedicated TypeScript classes for scenes, thumbnails,...
If Windrose Isn't Quenching Your Sealord Fantasies, Maybe Carving Out Your Own Libertalia in Pirate Citybuilder Corsair Cove Will
Hooded Horse announced Corsair Cove, a pirate‑themed island city‑builder slated for a 2026 launch on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Limbic Entertainment—the studio behind Tropico 6 and Park Beyond—the game lets players stack structures on cliffs, manage supply lines, and send...
Cloud Gaming Got so Good so Fast that I Genuinely Regret Buying My Gaming Laptop
Nvidia’s GeForce Now Ultimate tier now streams RTX 5080‑class performance for $20 a month, or $200 for six months, effectively matching high‑end gaming laptops. The service caps streaming at 100 hours per month and demands at least 45 Mbps for 4K 120 FPS, with latency...
Intel's New Gaming CPU Specs Have Leaked Again, and It's Set to Be the King of Cache
A new leak reveals Intel's upcoming Nova Lake‑S architecture, slated for a late‑year launch and positioned as the Core Ultra 400 series. The flagship model is rumored to pack 16 performance cores, 32 efficiency cores, four low‑power E‑Cores, and a massive...
‘MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’ Soundtrack Is Available to Stream Ahead of Vinyl Release
Fumi Games’ new indie title *MOUSE: P.I. For Hire* launched on April 16 and quickly earned an “overwhelming positive” rating on Steam. The game fuses 1930s rubber‑hose animation with fast‑paced first‑person shooter mechanics, drawing comparisons to *Doom* and *Max Payne*. Composer Patryk...
WARNO Is the Wargame You Should Play to Get in some Practice, Just in Case the Real Thing Is upon...
WARNO, a World War III battle simulator released in 2024, has launched its Landjut expansion pack, adding a Danish playable army and eight new divisions. The DLC focuses on defending Copenhagen and the Jutland peninsula against a Warsaw Pact invasion in...
TheMainManSWE Illustrates How the Latest Patch Affected Every Character in Tekken 8
Bandai Namco released Tekken 8 Patch 3.00.02, a sweeping update that touched virtually every fighter on the roster. Content creator TheMainManSWE praised the patch as one of the best in the series, highlighting major buffs for Nina, Lidia, Viktor and King, while...
Defending Caedrel: Misquotes, Abuse, and 15 Years' Dedication
I have stated numerous times we are lucky to have Caedrel as our main english costreamer for LEC, he amplifies stories and creates hype even for matches that don't have it, I have made countless videos about this. i also...
Ideal Steam Deck Game Earns Wishlist Spot
OK yeah, adding this one to the wishlist. Looks like a perfect Steam Deck game
Epic Games Adds AI Conversations to Fortnite, but I Don't Remember Anyone Asking for Them
Epic Games announced that Fortnite custom islands will now support AI‑generated NPC dialogue powered by Google Gemini. Creators can input prompts to produce on‑the‑fly character speech, replacing traditional scripted dialogue trees. Epic added safety layers that block medical, mental‑health, romantic,...
Community Picks: Top 5 IGLs, AWPers, and More
Give me your top 5 players/coaches, in no particular order, in each of these categories: IGL AWPer Support/Anchor Lurker/Closer Entry/Star rifler Coach
Elden Ring Film Set for March 3, 2028 Release
The Elden Ring movie has a release date: March 3, 2028. Written and Directed by Alex Garland with @a24 Filmed for @IMAX - Now in production. https://t.co/lkohoJw7BY
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending April 19th, 2026
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending April 19 2026, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, shows Fortnite retaining the #1 spot, followed by Roblox and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Electronic Arts has a strong presence with six titles inside...
42 Days, Five Tier‑One Events to Challenge Vitality
42 days until the major. Fort Worth Astana Atlanta Shanghai Cologne 5 tier 1 events left this season. 5 events for teams to make their case to be in the conversation opposite Vitality. 42 days.
Iron Galaxy Studios Cuts Up to 90 Jobs Amid Industry Downturn
Iron Galaxy Studios announced it will lay off as many as 90 employees as it restructures for a "new normal" in the video‑game market. The cuts follow a 66‑person reduction last year and come after a string of mixed commercial...
Supercell Boss Ilkka Paananen’s BAFTA Fellowship Is ‘for the Entire Mobile Games Industry’
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen received a BAFTA Games Fellowship, marking the first time the honor has recognized mobile gaming. The award celebrates his 26‑year career as an investor, mentor and philanthropist, and highlights his focus on building a culture that...
Pokopia Player Builds Adorable Secret Fairy Cave Behind Waterfall
A Reddit player, josefugly, crafted a secret fairy cave behind a waterfall in Pokémon Pokopia, showcasing the game’s deep customization tools. The hidden grotto features glowing crystals, pink foliage, and a Clefairy bedroom complete with a vanity and tea set. Pokopia,...
Where to Find Bloody Nails in Graveyard Keeper
Graveyard Keeper players must collect five Bloody Nails to complete Snake’s quest. The nails drop exclusively from Iron Maidens, enemies that appear from dungeon level 4 onward and do not respawn. Players also need a Bucket of Blood, found in a...
The Horrible Construct Cyborgs of Tactics Game Menace Are Getting a Rework for "Style" And "Variety", While the Devs Put...
Menace, the turn‑based tactics title from Overhype, is rolling out a major update ahead of its April 22 launch. The unpopular promotion‑tax surcharge is being eliminated, with supply costs reshuffled to keep overall balance. All units now gain a vehicle‑clearing ability,...
Grab 7 Action-Packed Games in the Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle
The Sharp Shooters Humble Bundle packages seven shooter titles for roughly $17, a steep discount from buying each separately. The collection includes Earth Defense Force 5, Wildgate, Strike Force Heroes, Outriders, Way of the Hunter, Receiver 2, and Holy Shoot, all of...
![[Event News] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/GGS-NEW-2026-A-PLUG-1.png)
[Event News] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit
Chris van der Kuyl CBE, a veteran of the global games sector, has been added as a speaker at the Games Growth Summit. With more than two decades of experience, he will discuss his role in bringing Minecraft to Microsoft,...
Steam Users Have Until May 1 to Get $173 Worth of Games for Just $13
Humble Bundle’s Tower Defense 2 Bundle lets Steam users claim nine tower‑defense titles valued at up to $173 for a minimum of $13, with a trimmed $7 option for five items. The pay‑what‑you‑want deal includes a 25% coupon for Kingdom Rush 5 and...
Short News: Week 16
BC.Game announced roster adjustments ahead of IEM Atlanta and the CS Asia Championships, benching veterans António “aragornN” Barbosa and Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes and promoting FPL prospect Maidar “nocries” Baldanov as the substitute. The team now fields three players for the...
Capcom Says Pragmata Is Off to ‘a Strong Start’ with 1 Million Sold in Its First Two Days
Capcom announced that its new sci‑fi action‑adventure Pragmata sold over one million copies within its first two days of release. The title, a brand‑new IP developed largely by younger Capcom staff, earned an 86 Metacritic score and a 97% positive...
CS2 Player MAUschine Receives 10-Year Ban for Hitting Opponent on Stage During Live Tournament
German CS2 pro and streamer MAUschine was handed a 10‑year suspension from the DACH CS Masters after punching opponent Spidergum during the post‑match awards ceremony at the CAGGTUS Leipzig tournament. The league cited a zero‑tolerance stance on physical violence and...
Grab Wildgate and Six Other Underappreciated Shooters for Just over $2 Each in This Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle’s new Sharp Shooters Bundle offers seven shooter titles—including the under‑the‑radar space‑combat game Wildgate—for just $2.14 each, a steep discount from the regular $15 price tag. Wildgate, despite a 80% Steam rating, has struggled to gain traction due to...
Vanished Puzzle Quest Brings a First-Person Puzzle Adventure Uncovering Ancient Secrets to Mobile
Vanished Puzzle Quest, a first‑person puzzle‑adventure from Unity Productions Foundation, has launched on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. The game blends 2D and 3D puzzles with item crafting, set against historically inspired locations from the Islamic...
Koei Tecmo Ups Forecast on Nioh 3, Pokemon Hit
Koei Tecmo just revised their earnings forecast upward: - operating profit +16.1% higher - net profit +53.7% higher - against sales -4.9% lower KT says their Q4 did better than expected. Nioh 3 was released + their Omega Force team co-developed mega hit Pokemon Pokopia...
Honkai: Nexus Anima Gears up for Small-Scale Aspect Exploration Project Playtest, Recruitment Is Open Now
HoYoverse has opened recruitment for the Aspect Exploration Project, a multilingual small‑scale beta of its upcoming title Honkai: Nexus Anima. The playtest aims to validate design choices, gather player feedback, and fine‑tune the game before full launch. Honkai: Nexus Anima...
![[Industry News] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-20-082132.jpg)
[Industry News] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds
The 12th annual Skillsearch Games & Immersive Salary and Satisfaction Report shows the sector entering a rebalancing phase. While workforce activity remains high, 44% of professionals say they’ve considered leaving after recent redundancies. Studios are planning modest, more selective hiring,...
MMO Space Shooter Star Conflict Is Shutting Down
Star Conflict, the MMO space shooter from Star Gem Inc. and Gaijin Network, announced it will permanently shut down on October 10, 2026. The decision follows a steep decline in active players, with recent peaks under 400, and mounting technical...
PRAGMATA Reaches 1 Million Sold in 2 Days
Capcom announced that its new sci‑fi action‑adventure PRAGMATA sold over one million units within two days of its April 17, 2026 launch. The title, built by a younger development team, blends fast‑paced combat with puzzle mechanics and follows Hugh Williams and an android...
Makko Launches AI-Powered 2D Game Studio with over 40,000 Game Assets Created in Beta
Makko AI has officially launched its AI‑powered 2D game studio at makko.ai after a beta focused on quality and creator feedback. The platform lets users generate cohesive 2D art assets and playable prototypes through conversational prompts, eliminating traditional drawing, animation,...
Prehistoric Life and Farming Sim Roots of Pacha Gets a Surprise Anniversary Update
Roots of Pacha, the prehistoric farming simulation from Soda Den, received a surprise Anniversary Update shortly after its 2023 launch. The free patch adds five pet hats, new cutscenes, expanded world interactions called Prosperity Spots, and several quality‑of‑life tweaks such as...
Nioh 3 Update Launches April 27, Adds Multiple High-Difficulty Battle Scrolls
Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA will roll out a free update for *Nioh 3* on April 27. The patch introduces multiple high‑difficulty Battle Scroll side missions, a new Stone of Penance that raises accessory values, and exclusive skills earned by completing the...
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, More
A wave of Japanese titles is hitting global platforms this week, led by Kingdom’s Return: Time‑Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster debuting on PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series and PC. Switch 2 adds PRAGMATA and SHUTEN ORDER, both with deluxe and regional editions,...
AI Guides My New Gaming PC Build
Building a PC has never exactly been easy, but right now it's pretty tough going. Here's what AI recommended I use to build my new gaming rig. https://t.co/w9iKel3xme
Miyamoto Reflects on How His Childhood Helped Him as a Game Dev, and Details How Games Can Create Real-Life Sensations
Shigeru Miyamoto spoke at Sonobe’s anniversary event, crediting his childhood play for shaping a design philosophy that prioritizes sensory experience. He explained how combining interface, actions, and physical sensations can evoke real feelings, citing Zelda dungeons that use darkness and...
Miyamoto Says Why Nintendo's Sales Team Doesn't Dictate What Games Are Made and Why They Don't Chase Trends
At a speech in his hometown, Shigeru Miyamoto explained that Nintendo’s game pipeline is not dictated by the sales organization. He said the sales team typically pushes for more of what’s already selling, which could stifle innovation, and that this...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Announced for 2027 Release on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Steam
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, slated for a 2027 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam. Developed by Dimps, the sequel will transport players to a brand‑new setting called AGE 1000, centered around West City. The reveal came during the...
Shigeru Miyamoto Details the Origins of The Legend of Zelda and Kirby Names
Shigeru Miyamoto, speaking at a ceremony in his hometown Sonobe, shared the story behind the names of two of Nintendo's iconic franchises. He explained that the original title for Kirby, "Kirby: Child of Stars," was changed to the more mysterious...
Nintendo Switch eShop Deals – Lowest Prices Ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, More
Nintendo’s North American Switch eShop has rolled out a sweeping sale, featuring the lowest‑ever prices for titles like Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. Over 200 games are discounted, many by 50%‑90% and priced...
Gaijin Entertainment to Shut Down Star Conflict on Oct. 10, 2026
Gaijin Entertainment announced that its space‑combat MMO Star Conflict will cease operations on Oct. 10, 2026. Registration ends May 14, monetization stops June 1, and a “farewell summer” of free events will run until the final shutdown.
Roblox Surpasses GTA VI on PlayStation Store Rankings, Highlighting Rise of User‑Generated Gaming
Roblox has climbed to the top of the PlayStation Store trending list, displacing Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI. The surge follows the launch of a PlayStation 5‑specific version of Roblox and reflects the growing pull of platforms that let players create...
EFootball 2026 Epic FC Barcelona (Eto’o, Xavi, Saviola: Review, Best Progression Builds, and Skills
Konami’s eFootball 2026 drops the Epic FC Barcelona pack, featuring Tier‑1 cards of Samuel Eto’o, Xavi Hernández, and Javier Saviola. Eto’o stands out as an SSS‑rated striker with blistering pace and reliable finishing, while Xavi offers elite midfield control but suffers from a weak foot,...
The Game That Saved One of Nintendo's Biggest Franchises Is 14 Years Old
On April 19, 2026, Nintendo commemorated the 14‑year anniversary of Fire Emblem Awakening, the 3DS title that rescued the once‑struggling strategy franchise. The game sold roughly 1.9 million copies worldwide, far exceeding the 250,000‑unit threshold Nintendo had set to avoid canceling...