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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We Love the '80s Homage of 8-Bit Platformer Lovish
The Playfield column, guest‑written by Moises Taveras, reviews three current releases: Lovish, an 8‑bit‑styled platformer that pairs retro humor with modern speed; Dosa Divas, an RPG that uses a dysfunctional family storyline to deepen its emotional impact; and Raiden Fighters Remix Collection, a budget compilation of three 1990s shooters hampered by a missing 54 FPS option. Each title is evaluated for gameplay, narrative, and platform reach across PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox. The piece underscores how indie developers leverage nostalgic aesthetics while navigating technical preservation challenges.
All Central Port Upgrade Component Locations in Pragmata
A new walkthrough details all 44 Central Port upgrade components in Pragmata, mapping each item to its exact block and nearest station. The guide covers locations from the Cargo Terminal entrance through the Research Sector, Lunafilament Lab, and Orbital Elevator,...
All Lunum Mines Upgrade Component Locations in Pragmata
Pragmata’s Lunum Mines sector hosts the largest collection of upgrade components in the game, with 38 items hidden across multiple platforms, crane rooms, warehouses and the Nexus Tower. The guide maps each component to a specific platform or safe box,...
Experimental Pragmatics Walkthrough in Pragmata
Experimental Pragmatics, the fifth sector of Capcom's *Pragmata*, offers no combat blocks but a deep dive into the game’s lore, especially surrounding Diana and the world’s history. Players must navigate corrupted hacking nodes that temporarily drain the hacking gauge while...
Lunum Mines 100% Sector Walkthrough in Pragmata
Capcom’s sci‑fi action‑RPG Pragmata features a fourth sector called Lunum Mines, split into five blocks—Mine Entrance, Crane Operation Yard, Warehouse, Main Excavation Site, and Nexus Tower. A community‑crafted walkthrough walks players through each block, highlighting hackable terminals, enemy encounters, and...
Will Saros Come to PC or Xbox? What We Know so Far
Housemarque’s upcoming action roguelite *Saros* is set to release on April 30, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5 and the new PS5 Pro. Sony has not announced any PC or Xbox versions, and promotional materials show no other platform logos. Industry insiders suggest Sony’s recent...
Fantamon: Idle RPG Beginners Guide and Tips
Fantamon: Idle RPG is a team‑based idle role‑playing game where four heroes and collectible Fantamons fight automatically, even while you’re offline. The guide breaks down core systems—team composition, idle combat, Fantamon collection, class switching, and skill upgrades—to help newcomers avoid...
Gaming in 2036: Pragmata on Max Settings
pragmata is fun af. waited for the pc release so i can fire up path tracing. this is actually the first time im starting a new modern game by cranking all the settings to max, as opposed to going back...
Shadow of the Road Gets New Story Overview Trailer
Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games released a new story‑overview trailer for the upcoming CRPG Shadow of the Road. The video, shown at Gamestar’s Find Your Next Game showcase, outlines the rival factions and supernatural forces in an alternate 19th‑century...
Public Sentiment Remains Cold Despite Repeated Apologies
Park "Ruler" Jae‑hyuk, a top LCK star, faced a tax‑evasion scandal that erupted on April 1. He issued a second public apology two weeks later, but fans remain unconvinced, suspecting the timing aligns with an upcoming league disciplinary ruling. Both his...
Owlcat Games Reveals New Companions for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader
Owlcat Games unveiled fresh trailers for its two upcoming Warhammer 40,000 CRPGs, Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader, introducing new companions Haymar Devos and Eogunn Februs. Haymar, a hardened Catachan veteran, is already playable in the Dark Heresy alpha, while Eogunn will join the Rogue Trader...
Rainbow Six Mobile April 2026 Dev Brief Reveals Ranked Overhaul, New Features, Improvements, and Future Roadmap
Ubisoft Nova unveiled its April 2026 development brief for Rainbow Six Mobile, outlining a shift to monthly Operations that will deliver new operators, themed Battle Passes, and limited‑time Protocol events. Ranked play will be overhauled with a two‑tier system—Regular for newcomers and Legendary...
Relief of a Week Off Amid Micromanagement
i’m actually relieved to get ONE WEEK OFF from crimson desert drastically improving but it’s funny they had to check in with us as if we’re insecure partners who will go crazy if we don’t get an update from her...
Slay the Spire 2 Update Triggers Fresh Review Bombing on Steam
Mega Crit's latest patch (v0.103.2) for Slay the Spire 2 sparked a wave of 4,800 negative Steam reviews in a single day, dropping the game’s recent rating to Mixed. The backlash centers on balance changes, highlighting tension between early‑access developers...
Steam Pulls Clone Game Pickmos Over Copyright Concerns
Steam has taken down the game Pickmos, a title accused of copying Pokemon, Palworld and other franchises, after publisher Networkgo intervened. The removal underscores growing pressure on digital storefronts to police intellectual‑property violations and raises questions about the future of...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 18, 2026
The New York Times Strands puzzle for April 18, 2026 challenges players to find every letter in a grid, with words linked in any direction and a “spangram” that spans the entire board. The daily theme, “Not too much,” centers on economical language,...
Dua Lipa Music Pack Dances Into PSVR2 Gem Synth Riders
Synth Riders, the flagship rhythm title for PlayStation VR2, released a new Dua Lipa Music Pack priced at $11.99. The pack adds seven of the pop star’s hits, expanding the game’s soundtrack after a recent stat and XP system update. While the...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins BAFTA Game of Year
Congrats again to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, for sweeping the big awards. It won BAFTA's game of the year award. https://t.co/ebWUZDtOLo
ANZ Indie Gems Shine at ALT:GAMES Parramatta
So many lovely games from Australia & New Zealand at ALT:GAMES in Parramatta :D https://t.co/IgZ1ZMD7gq
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch Win at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards
The 2026 BAFTA Game Awards, held in London in partnership with Google Play, honored the best of 2025’s releases. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 led the night, taking three trophies including Best Game, Best Narrative and Best Audio Design. Jennifer English won Best Performance...
91‑Year‑Old Gamer Tops Washington Post’s Most‑Read Stories
My piece on the 91-year-old gamer is the most read article on Washington Post now. https://t.co/qhYO1tHyXu
Gears of War: E-Day Praised By Cliff Bleszinski
The Coalition unveiled a two‑minute trailer for Gears of War: E‑Day, the first mainline entry since Gears 5 in 2019, and announced a Direct showcase on June 7 during Xbox’s Games Showcase. Original series lead designer Cliff Bleszinski praised the cinematic moments and...
Players Discover League of Legends Controller Support in WASD Input Update
Riot Games has quietly enabled native controller input for League of Legends through its new WASD input mode, which automatically maps gamepad buttons to core abilities and actions. The feature was announced in a developer blog accompanying the Ranked release...
Last Epoch Tweaks Omen Windows, Adds Helpful QoL Improvements, and Updated VFX and Sound
The latest Last Epoch patch focuses on player experience, balance, and bug fixes. Omen Windows in the Omen’s Veil Woven Echo now overlap within a larger space, simplifying the encounter flow. Quality‑of‑life upgrades include stat conversion data on character sheets, auto‑completion of...
Even The Lead Singer Of Imagine Dragons Can Barely Get Anyone To Play His Live-Service Game
Last Flag, a $15 5v5 hero shooter developed by Night Street, launched on Steam in April 2026. The game is backed by Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds and his brother Mac, who promoted it across the band’s massive social channels....
Echoes of Elysium Revamps New Player Experience And Expands High-Flying Movement Options In New Patch
Echoes of Elysium, the early‑access sky‑flying survival title, rolled out a major patch that overhauls the new‑player onboarding, adds a Power Jump and glider progression, and partners with Imperium Hosting for more stable servers. The update also speeds crafting, refines...
Exynos 2600 Beats Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by 20fps
Exynos 2600 once again outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in gaming Achieving 102fps, over 20fps more than the 8 Elite Gen 5, is an incredible result From @ luancastro_lc on X
FalleN’s Retirement From Counter-Strike 2 Is Actually Good for the Esports Scene
Veteran Brazilian IGL Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo announced his retirement from Counter‑Strike 2 competition, effective at the end of 2026, during a live IEM Rio ceremony. The 20‑year veteran, who rose from Counter‑Strike 1.6 to CS:GO and now CS2, has guided FURIA to...
Anime Vanguards Update 12 Codes
Roblox’s Anime Vanguards has rolled out its Update 12 “Painful Memories” content, accompanied by three active promotional codes. The ExtraWeek code grants 100 Trait Rerolls and 100 Memoria Shards, Shinobi offers 20 Trait Rerolls plus 2,000 Gems, and HeIsComing provides 20...
Clash Of Clans Decides To Sell Feet Pics
Supercell has added a "Foot Tribute Bundle" to Clash of Clans, selling ceramic planter decorations that depict the Barbarian character's feet for $2 each. The bundle launched shortly after April Fool's Day, offering a buy‑six‑get‑one‑free promotion. Player reaction is mixed,...
Soulframe Preludes 14: The Duelo Adds New Pirate-Esque Pact, New Weapons & Armor, Progression Path, & More
Soulframe Preludes 14: The Duelo introduces a pirate‑themed Duelo pact, new weapons, armor, and a fresh progression path. Players can wield a flintlock pistol that fires explosive piercing shots and summon a ghost clone with Grace Arcanic: Duo Duelo. The update...
Crimson Desert, One Month Later
Pearl Abyss released the open‑world RPG Crimson Desert on April 19, 2026, sparking massive hype but mixed early reviews that left it with a 78 Metacritic score. Within 24 hours the company’s share price fell roughly 30%, dropping from about...
Sh1ro on Why Spirit Struggle Vs. Falcons: "Right Now, I Can Genuinely Say I Have No Fucking Idea"
Spirit advanced to the IEM Rio semi‑finals by beating MOUZ 2‑1, setting up a rematch with the historically dominant Falcons. The Russian roster highlighted recent improvements in fundamentals after stand‑in coach S0tF1k joined, noting better micro‑play and reduced robotic tendencies....
Wuthering Waves 3.3 Revealed, With New Quests, a New Region, and Motorbike Collab for the Second Anniversary
Chinese developer Kuro Games announced the Wuthering Waves 3.3 update, titled “Reverbs From the End of Galaxies,” scheduled for April 30. The patch introduces a new region, Dimmr Plains, three main quests, two new Resonators—Hiyuki and Denia—and a Tactical Hologram called...
How to Get Tumbaga Ingots in Windrose
Windrose players can obtain the rare Tumbaga Ingot only by looting chests inside Ancient Ruins, which appear at random locations on the procedurally generated map. The ingot cannot be smelted or crafted, making it a scarce resource tied to weapon...
Daredevil: Born Again Actor Who Played Gustave in Expedition 33 Says He’s Finally Played the 2025 Game of the Year
Charlie Cox, known for his role as Daredevil on Disney+, finally sat down to play the 2025 award‑winning JRPG *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, the game in which he voiced the character Gustave. He discussed his early impressions during a GamesRadar interview...
Pragmata Debuts to “Overwhelmingly Positive” Steam Rating and Nearly 57,000 Peak Players
Capcom’s new IP Pragmata launched to an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam, with 97% of 1,042 user reviews recommending the game. The title peaked at 56,905 concurrent players, outpacing recent releases like Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Resident Evil 7. While modest...
How to Get Faction Reputation Points in Windrose
Windrose’s early‑access campaign introduces four factions, each with a reputation meter that unlocks gear and bonuses. Players must first locate and unlock a faction’s base, then trade specific items with its Bounty Agent for reputation points. Items include four tiers...
Fortnite X The Boys Crossover Reportedly in the Works, Could Arrive This Season
Epic Games is reportedly preparing a Fortnite crossover with the Amazon series *The Boys*, slated for release later this season. Leaked information suggests the collaboration will feature character skins for Homelander, Billy Butcher, Starlight and A‑Train, as well as themed...
Best New Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (April 17-19)
Xbox Game Pass, now featuring roughly 900 titles, adds three standout games for the weekend of April 17‑19. Hades 2 arrives on Xbox Series X, delivering Supergiant’s acclaimed roguelike with a new protagonist. Indie brawler Absolum mixes beat‑em‑up action with roguelike progression,...
YouTube Adds Playables, Gifts, and Full Audio Library
A few things our @youtube teams launched this week: 🕹️ @youtubecreators can now play select games (Playables) directly from their mobile vertical livestreams, easily connecting with their audiences at any time, any place. 🎁 We're rolling out Gifts to horizontal livestreams...
Billion-Dollar Success Came From Streaming Life Nonstop
Everyone thinks you need a 'brilliant idea' to start a business. But Justin Kan's $970M company started by strapping a camera to his head and live-streaming his entire life 24/7. Here's how a real-life Truman Show turned into a billion dollar...
Pokémon Champions: How to Unlock Shiny Pokémon
Pokémon Champions introduces shiny Pokémon through two exclusive channels: the Roster Ranch recruitment system and transfers from Pokémon HOME. In the Recruit menu, a sparkling silhouette signals a shiny in the generated lineup, allowing players to preview and decide on its...
Point and Click Escape Mystery Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 Is Now Out
NovaSoft Interactive has launched Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 on Android, extending the narrative of the 1981 West Virginia mystery introduced in Chapter 1. Priced at $3.99, the sequel places park ranger Ethan Hill in a race against time to locate missing...
Psychonauts 2's Best Moment Is a Single Line Near the End
Polygon’s review highlights a single line near the end of Psychonauts 2—“Memories, my boy. Just a show we put on inside our heads.”—as the game’s emotional climax. The line, delivered in the PSI‑King Sensorium level, reframes the protagonist’s journey through absurd...
ZywOo's Silent Focus Nets 7 Pistols Kills
ZywOo looking determined as fuck. The guys got 7 kills over both pistols, doesn't cheer, doesn't smile. Just locked in to take care of business.
Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK Chiayi City, Taiwan Announced
Niantic’s Pikmin Bloom is teaming with Taiwan’s Chiayi Arts Festival for a month‑long, free MINI WALK in Chiayi City. The AR event runs from May 1 to May 31 2026, letting players explore eight in‑app Special Spots to collect Gold Seedlings and exclusive postcards. Physical...
Content Warning Updated to Ver. 1.23.0
Content Warning released version 1.23.0, delivering a suite of usability and stability improvements. The update refines mute behavior, adds inverted control options, and clarifies room‑code instructions. It also prevents the lobby from reopening after quota failures and enhances the selfie‑mode tooltip....
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Now Available (UPDATE - Demo Added)
Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a tag‑team beat ’em up celebrating classic Marvel storylines, launched today on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 at $29.99. The game features 15 playable heroes, a Cosmic Swap tag‑team system, and both local and online co‑op for up...
Persona PSP Soundtrack Will Be Available on Streaming Services From April 18
Atlus announced that the original soundtrack from the 2009 PSP remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona will be added to major music streaming services on April 18. The release coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and is being promoted with...