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.
Also developing:
By the numbers: Goldenpeak takes majority stake in Ampere Analysis
GTA 6's Next Trailer Won't Arrive Until Summer, Take-Two Boss Says
Rockstar Games confirmed that the next Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer will not debut until the summer, with Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick citing the June 21 solstice as the start of the marketing push. The campaign is expected to run through the September 22 end of summer, aligning with major industry showcases such as PlayStation State of Play on June 2, Summer Game Fest on June 5, and the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7. This timing suggests Rockstar will reserve its biggest reveal for the peak hype window rather than earlier leaks or speculation.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Publisher Is Confident Enough in Its Release Date to Brag About the Ungodly Amounts of Money...
Take‑Two Interactive confirmed that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, keeping the date on track after two prior delays. The company’s FY2026 report highlighted $6.72 billion in revenue and raised FY2027 guidance to $8‑$8.2 billion, banking on GTA 6 as...
Judas And New BioShock Still MIA As Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Its Best Year Since Launch
Take‑Two Interactive’s latest earnings show a stellar year, driven by Red Dead Redemption 2’s best‑ever performance and a near‑$8 billion net‑booking outlook for FY 2027. The company reaffirmed GTA VI’s November 19, 2026 launch while confirming that two flagship titles—Judas and BioShock 4—remain TBA and won’t appear for at...
GTA 6 Will Launch Still On November 19, Marketing To Begin This Summer
Take‑Two Interactive reaffirmed that Rockstar’s highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, with a full‑scale marketing push beginning this summer. CEO Strauss Zelnick told investors the title will drive a record‑breaking fiscal year, even as the company’s overall...
Black Panther's Full Movelist Revealed for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Ahead of New Demo
Arc System Works unveiled the complete Black Panther movelist ahead of the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls demo debuting at Combo Breaker 2026. The showcase will let players test Shuri’s speed‑centric toolkit, including the new Bast’s Blessing dash and Divine Rite...
Everyone Can Relax, GTA 6 Isn’t Delayed, Still Releasing In November
Take‑Two Interactive’s Q4 FY2026 earnings call confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, quashing recent delay rumors. CEO Strauss Zelnick emphasized the release date remains firm and that Rockstar will continue an...
Grand Theft Auto 6 Earnings Projections and Release Date Confirmed
Take‑Two Interactive confirmed during its earnings call that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, maintaining the previously announced timeline. The company also forecasted an unprecedented $8 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2027, attributing the surge to the upcoming GTA 6...
No, GTA 6 Is Not Being Delayed to 2027, Earnings Call Shows
Take‑Two Interactive used its latest earnings call to squash circulating rumors that Grand Theft Auto VI would slip to February 2027. The company reaffirmed the previously announced launch date of November 19 2026, the third scheduled shift since the title was first slated for...
How To Unlock Every Achievement And Trophy In Coffee Talk Tokyo
Coffee Talk Tokyo, the narrative‑driven indie cafe simulator, offers a dense web of achievements and trophies that span basic actions, skill‑based challenges, and story‑specific endings. Players must perform tasks such as trashing drinks, mastering latte art, and serving correct orders...
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus X Dawn of War IV Crossover Will Let You Rise with the Necrons
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus is teaming with the upcoming Dawn of War IV in a month‑long crossover that runs from May 28 to June 27, 2026. The event introduces a Necron‑themed campaign against the Dark Angels, adds the playable Machine of War Canoptek Reanimator, and...
All 'Welcome to Japan' Playlist Challenges and Rewards in Forza Horizon 6
Microsoft’s Forza Horizon 6 launches the “Welcome to Japan” seasonal playlist on May 21, running through June 18. The event spans four weeks, each week offering a set of challenges—including weekly, daily, online, and series tasks—that reward in‑game credits, exclusive car horns, and...
Take-Two Reaffirms Grand Theft Auto VI’s Launch Date, Teases Dozens of Upcoming Games
Take‑Two Interactive reaffirmed that Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2024, and highlighted a pipeline of roughly 30 upcoming titles spanning mobile, sports, and new intellectual properties. The company projects net bookings of $8 billion to $8.2 billion for...
PlayStation Trademarks "Break In" Prior To State Of Play
PlayStation confirmed a June 2 State of Play featuring Marvel’s Wolverine and new PS5 titles, and a trademark filing on May 20, 2026 reveals the working title “Break In.” The filing suggests the long‑rumored heist game Fairgames will be rebranded as Break In, tying into...
Ubisoft Unveils New Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon Games in FY2028‑29 Earnings Call
Ubisoft used its FY2025‑26 earnings release to confirm three major franchise titles—Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon—scheduled for launch no later than March 2029. The announcements aim to reassure investors as the publisher navigates a restructuring and a projected...
Exploring the Features of the SP-005 Glass Mousepad From WALLHACK Gaming Gear
WALLHACK Gaming Gear’s SP‑005 Glass Mousepad combines a tempered‑glass surface with an ergonomic contour to deliver low‑friction tracking, wrist support, and a non‑slip base. The glass top offers consistent, high‑speed cursor movement while the shape reduces strain during extended play....
A Trio of Former BioWare Devs Are Making 'a Neon-Noir Supernatural Mystery Game Set in a Stylized Canadian Cityscape'
Studio Reset, founded by three veteran BioWare developers—Kaelin Lavallée, Kris Schoneberg, and Francis Lacuna—announced its first project, a neon‑noir supernatural mystery set in a stylized Canadian city. The studio emphasizes a smaller, intentional development model focused on original ideas, sustainability,...
Feather’s Edge Features Dash-and-Slash Combat and Stunning Art
Feather’s Edge, Clockwork Acorn’s upcoming action‑adventure metroidvania, returned to the Six One Indie Showcase with a new gameplay trailer that spotlights its dash‑and‑slash combat. The game emphasizes short, high‑intensity fights that reward precise movement and attack chaining. Players will explore...
Here’s Seemingly Our First Good Look At Virtua Fighter 6 Thanks To A Leaked Trailer
A leaked trailer for Virtua Fighter 6, now titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, appeared on Bilibili, providing the first substantial look at Sega’s upcoming fighting game. The clip features Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio developers explaining a streamlined three‑button control scheme while preserving the series’ core...
Fort Worth to Host 2026 Rocket League World Championship
BLAST announced the 2026 Rocket League World Championship will return to Fort Worth, Texas, from Sept 15‑20, with Dickies Arena hosting the live finals. Twenty top teams from seven regions will compete for a $1.2 million prize pool. The event follows...
Xbox’s New Head Of Strategy Says Console Gaming Is ‘Important, Durable, And Still Growing’
Microsoft has installed veteran game analyst Matthew Ball as Xbox’s chief strategy officer, signaling a renewed focus on the console business. Ball told Bloomberg that console gaming is "important, durable, and still growing," and he will prioritize reviving flagship franchises like...
Destiny 2 Is Dead—But Its Final Update Is Everything We Ever Asked For
Bungie announced the "Monument of Triumph" update, the final major patch for Destiny 2, arriving on June 9. The swan‑song content fulfills long‑standing fan requests, adding a refreshed raid, dungeon loot, new class Aspects, grenades, and a revamped Director UI. It also...
SacriFire Reveals More Gameplay at Six One Indie Showcase
After years of development, Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire is edging closer to launch, showcased at the Six One Indie Showcase. The new trailer highlights a hybrid visual style that blends classic pixel art with modern 2.5D techniques, delivering cinematic environments....
Esports World Cup to Move From Saudi Arabia to France in 2026 (Gaming News Roundup)
The Esports World Cup will relocate to Paris for its 2026 edition, marking the first time the tournament leaves Saudi Arabia. The event runs from July 6 to August 23 and will feature 24 games across 25 tournaments. More than 2,000 players...
Bungie Announces Final Destiny 2 Content Update
Destiny is over. Bungie will deliver the last Destiny 2 live-service content update next month, and that’s it for future content. It’s a sad end to a franchise loved by millions, but one that has been in severe decline in...
FuRyu Announces Action Horror Game ANOMALITH
FuRyu, a Japanese developer best known for arcade and mobile titles, announced ANOMALITH, an action‑horror game set in a Japan overrun by “Otherworld” anomalies. The title will launch globally on October 29, 2026 for Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5....
Warhammer 40k Darktide's New Class Is the Adeptus Mechanicus' Skitarii. Praise the Omnissiah
Warhammer 40k Darktide will add an Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii class on June 23, released as an optional $11.99 DLC. Players can fully customize the Skitarii Alpha Primus squad with a non‑linear skill tree, a range of Arc weapons and a companion Servo Skull. The...
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Launches on September 17th, Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed
Deep Silver announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 will launch on September 17 for PC at a $60 retail price. The launch is accompanied by a robust post‑launch roadmap, beginning with a free Crusade Mode and a new map pack this fall....
Esports Equals Cup Reveals Invited Teams, Featuring British Player, G2’s Izzeri
The Esports Equals Cup 2026 has confirmed four invited female squads—SK Avarosa, G2 Hel, Vitality Bee Rising, and Mental Rush—alongside eight qualifiers from online tournaments. G2 Hel’s roster now features British ADC Izzeri, completing the line‑up that will defend its...
Appalachian Horror Game Blue Ridge Hunting Releases This Year
Indie studio Jade & Company, backed by Six One Publishing, is set to launch the Appalachian horror title Blue Ridge Hunting later this year. The game blends 1‑4 (up to five) player co‑op survival horror with cryptid folklore from the...
Warhammer 40000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch Announced
Frontier Foundry and Complex Games announced Warhammer 40000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a turn‑based tactical RPG and direct sequel to the acclaimed Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. The game will launch on Windows PC via Steam and Epic, as well as Xbox...
2D Action Game Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster Announced
Dotemu and Old Skull Games have unveiled Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new 2D action‑platformer starring a stealthy Skaven assassin. The title will launch on Windows PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and the upcoming Switch 2, with a...
Samsung Launches Odyssey G8, World’s First 6K Gaming Monitor
Samsung introduced the Odyssey G8, a 32‑inch 6K gaming monitor that runs at 165 Hz and offers a dual‑mode 3K/330 Hz setting. The launch expands Samsung’s premium monitor lineup and sets a new resolution benchmark for gamers.
Sony's FY Report Flags PS6 Delay, Cross‑Gen Blockbusters and Subscription Push
Sony's fiscal year results show hardware sales slipping amid AI‑driven memory shortages and no firm PS6 launch date. The company is betting on cross‑generation blockbuster titles and expanding its subscription services to sustain revenue.
Ingrid's Critical Art Reveal Raises some Interesting Questions About Her Sun Octopus Super and More Hidden Secrets in Street Fighter...
Capcom showcased Ingrid's hidden Sun Octopus Super in a recent Street Fighter 6 avatar‑mode trailer, a move absent from her published movelist. The animation features an EX version of Ingrid, sparking speculation that the finishing move could be unlocked through a...
Ubisoft Draws on Fan Videos for New Combat System
Ubisoft was inspired by old fan-made Assassin's Creed Black Flag gameplay videos when it came to developing the modernized fighting system for Black Flag Resynced. https://t.co/xPSjcM7p0G
Tomodachi Life: The Ultimate Cozy Comedy Game
Tomodachi Life is my first 4/4 review for 2026. It is the funniest, most delightful cozy game I’ve ever played. It’s the evolution of making your Macintosh’s text-to-speech program say “butt” in 1994. Like a loud fart, always funny no...
Sony Interactive Entertainment Trademarks ‘Break In’ Ahead of State of Play Showcase
Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a U.S. trademark for the name “Break In” on May 20, 2026, just weeks before its June 2 State of Play livestream. The filing, listed under video‑game software (Class 009) and entertainment services (Class 041), suggests the term is tied to an upcoming...
Free Play Days Has Five Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend
Microsoft’s Free Play Days weekend (May 22‑25) makes five Warhammer 40,000 titles available at no cost for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The lineup includes Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition, Rogue Trader, Battlesector, Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, and Inquisitor – Martyr. While Space Marine and Rogue Trader already...
PS6 Launch Plans and Specs Haven’t Changed, According to an Insider
An insider confirms Sony has not altered its PlayStation 6 launch timeline or hardware specs, keeping the rumored 32 GB of RAM despite rising memory costs. The company also says it will not delay the console, which leakers expect to arrive in...
HELLDIVERS 2 Is Getting Multiple Upscaling Modes, VRR, VRS and Other Tech Improvements
Arrowhead Game Studios announced a performance‑boost update for Helldivers 2 slated for May 27, featuring advanced upscaling and latency tools. The patch adds support for FSR 4.0.3, FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5 and XeSS 3.0, alongside Variable Refresh Rate, Variable Rate Shading, Dynamic Resolution Scaling, NVIDIA Reflex...
Splinter Cell Designer Says Modern Lighting Has Made Stealth Games Harder to Read
Veteran Splinter Cell designer Clint Hocking warns that modern lighting techniques—such as dynamic global illumination, ambient occlusion, and ray‑tracing—make stealth games harder to read. He contrasts today’s realistic, diffuse lighting with the clean, baked lighting of classic titles, which gave...
FAD NEWS: Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley Expands THE DELUSION Beyond the Gallery with New Interactive Online Game
Serpentine has launched *I DIDNT REALISE YOU THOUGHT LIKE THAT*, an online critical‑thinking game created by Black trans artist Danielle Brathwaite‑Shirley. The interactive experience expands her earlier multiplayer project *THE DELUSION* from the gallery into web and mobile formats. Developed with the...
Sweden's Games Industry in Numbers
Sweden’s games sector posted a 6.4% revenue increase in 2024, reaching SEK 36.8 bn (about $4.0 bn) domestically and SEK 73 bn ($8.0 bn) when foreign subsidiaries are included. The industry now comprises 1,101 companies, up 9% year‑over‑year, after 105 new studios were founded. Employment rose...
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online ‘System’ Trailer
Bandai Namco and Game Studio unveiled a seven‑minute "System" trailer for the upcoming action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online. The video walks players through avatar customization, mapping, combat gauges, six weapon types, partner mechanics, base towns, and boss...
ARC Raiders: Prescriptions of the Past Quest Guide
ARC Raiders, released in October 2025 by Embark Studios, adds the "Prescriptions of the Past" quest through trader Lance in Speranza. Players must navigate to the Departure Building in Spaceport, locate the Medical Exam Room, and retrieve records to finish the...
Star Wars Jedi 3: Lucasfilm Reconfirms More Cal Kestis Stories Are Coming
Lucasfilm has officially confirmed that a third installment in the Star Wars Jedi video‑game series is in active development, extending the story of Cal Kestis beyond the current trilogy. The studio also hinted that the red‑haired survivor will feature in...
ARC Raiders' Matchmaking Update Is Already Showing Results
Embark Studios rolled out a May 20 matchmaking update for ARC Raiders that now differentiates aggressors from defenders and downplays low‑activity matches. The change lets players who merely defend themselves avoid being pushed into more aggressive PvP lobbies, while curbing the...
Xbox Bolsters Brand with New Chief Strategy & Technology Officers
Xbox announced the appointment of Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer and Scott Van Vliet as chief technology officer. The hires are aimed at tightening the console brand’s positioning, paid‑media approach and product pipeline as the division prepares for the upcoming Project Helix...
Valve Seeks Dismissal of NY AG Loot Box Lawsuit, Calls Counter‑Strike 2 Cases ‘Surprise’ Items
Valve filed a motion to dismiss New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit alleging Counter‑Strike 2 loot boxes constitute illegal gambling. The company argues the randomized skins are comparable to baseball cards and cereal‑box toys, not a wagering activity, and...
Nintendo Download – May 21, 2026 (North America) – Bubsy 4D, Tales of Arise, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, More
Nintendo’s weekly North American eShop roundup for the week of May 21, 2026 highlights a mix of new releases across Switch 2 and legacy Switch hardware. Flagship titles include Bub Bubsy 4D, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, and the premium platformer Yoshi and the Mysterious...