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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NiKo on Karrigan Rumors: "There Is Really No Distraction From Our Side at All"
Falcons opened IEM Rio with a dramatic comeback, overturning a 1‑9 start to beat 3DMAX. Amid the win, speculation intensified that veteran captain Finn “karrigan” Andersen will replace Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski after the event. NiKo quashed lingering rumors of a feud with karrigan, emphasizing there is no bad blood from their FaZe days. The team stressed that roster chatter won’t distract them as they chase a first trophy this season.
SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta Brings Fixes for Security Issues, Trackpad on Legion Go and Borderlands 2
Valve rolled out SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta, a preview build that adds a suite of stability, security and hardware compatibility fixes ahead of the next stable release. The update patches a Borderlands 2 startup crash, restores Legion Go trackpad functionality after sleep, and upgrades Flatpak,...
Viking Rise Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With Music, Rewards, And A Massive IRL Prize
Viking Rise, IGG's Norse‑themed strategy live‑service game, marks its third anniversary, a rare feat in a market where long‑running titles are dwindling. The title now supports over 2 million active monthly users and has amassed 67 million registered players worldwide. To celebrate,...
Pokémon Unite Articuno Research Event: Here’s How to Get Articuno for Free
Pokémon Unite has launched the Articuno Research event, offering the new Defender‑type Pokémon’s Unite License, background, frame, and stickers for free. Players earn Research Coins by completing daily, weekly and special missions that grant Theses, which raise a Research Gauge to...
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, an indie 2D shooter by Fumi Games, blends 1920s cartoon aesthetics with a film‑noir detective premise starring anthropomorphic mice. The hand‑drawn black‑and‑white visuals and varied set pieces capture the era’s charm, but the story—mixing fascist satire...
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[Industry News] CodeDev Targets Triple-Digit Growth; Reunites Former MPG Leadership with Appointment of Andy Norman as COO
CodeDev, the Unreal Engine co‑development studio known as “The Unreal Guys,” announced Andy Norman as its new chief operating officer as it targets a headcount jump from 40 to 80 by the end of 2026. Norman, who previously led Keywords...
The Rippling Effects of 7.41
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How to Save Everybody in Life Is Strange: Reunion
Life is Strange: Reunion offers two distinct endings based on Chloe's final decision to either burn a time‑travel photo or give it to Max. While the ending is technically chosen at the last moment, players can achieve a "perfect" outcome...
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection 'Mega Man Battle Network Series BGM' DLC Launches April 23
Capcom announced a free downloadable content (DLC) for the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection that will add music from the Mega Man Battle Network series. The BGM pack launches on April 23 and can be selected in the sound settings for battles or the...
Animal Crossing Celebrates 25th Anniversary, New Horizons Updated to Version 3.0.2
Nintendo released version 3.0.2 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on April 13, 2026, marking the series' 25th anniversary with a new Leaf logo statue delivered via the in‑game mailbox. The patch primarily addresses a suite of bugs—from hotel guest room exits to crafting...
The Best 'Legend of Zelda' Game Came Out 34 Years Ago
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past debuted on April 13, 1992 for the SNES, redefining top‑down 2D adventure gaming. Its technical leap gave Link iconic tools like the Pegasus Boots and Master Sword, establishing mechanics that would become series staples. Nintendo has re‑released...
The Wait Is Over: NVIDIA GeForce Now Is Launching in India on April 16
NVIDIA announced that its GeForce Now cloud‑gaming platform will go live in India on April 16, entering a beta phase for users who signed up on the company’s microsite. The service will run on locally hosted Blackwell‑powered RTX 5080 servers, offering the same...
Where to Find the Finest Rhinard Cannon in Crimson Desert
The Finest Rhinard Cannon in Crimson Desert is a rare two‑handed spear‑cannon found in a stone tower west of Dewhaven and north of Three Brothers' Cliff. It offers infinite ammo, a base attack of 24 that can be refined to...
Pokémon Unite Articuno Guide: Best Builds, Held Items, Moveset and Gameplay Tips
Articuno joins Pokémon Unite as a Defender‑type champion that excels at crowd control through freeze and slow effects. The guide outlines its free event acquisition, core abilities, and the Blizzard → Ice Beam combo that instantly freezes opponents. Recommended held items focus on sustain...
Xbox to Reveal Metro 2039 on April 16, Potentially Same Day as Sony's State of Play
Xbox has locked in April 16 for the first look at Metro 2039, the next mainline entry from 4A Games, during its Xbox First Look showcase. The same date is rumored for Sony's State of Play, setting up a potential...
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for PC Launches May 18
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a fantasy bullet‑hell shoot‑em‑up from DeerFarm, will debut on PC via Steam and Stove on May 18, with PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch releases slated for later. The title shifts the series to a side‑scroll perspective, set in...
VALOFE Unveils Chaos W, an RTS‑Inspired Mobile MMORPG for Global Launch in Q2 2026
VALOFE Co., Ltd. announced Chaos W, a real‑time strategy‑driven MMORPG set for a global mobile release in Q2 2026. The game features a 200‑plus item gear system, pet‑based combat, and pre‑registration now open on Google Play and the App Store.
Arknights: Endfield Voice Actors Updated List
Gryphline’s new 3D strategy RPG, Arknights: Endfield, has released a comprehensive voice‑actor roster covering English, Japanese and Chinese dubbing for every operator currently in the game. The list features notable talent such as Kira Buckland, Yui Horie, and a mix...
After His City Builder Flopped in Early Access, Firewatch's Nels Anderson Didn't Give Up: 'Smarter People than Me … Probably...
After seven years of development, indie studio Sonderlust released Generation Exile, a solarpunk city‑builder, in early access last fall. Despite 35,000 wishlists, the game sold fewer than 300 copies, prompting designer Nels Anderson to question early‑access fatigue and market visibility....
Nimble Neuron Signs MOU with 2027 Chungcheong Universiade Organizing Committee and Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency
South Korean game developer Nimble Neuron has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade Organizing Committee and the Daejeon Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency to integrate esports into the upcoming Summer World University Games. The pact,...
Co-Op Games that Start as Simple Adventures, But Become Incredibly Dark by the End
A growing niche of cooperative video games begins with simple, family‑friendly premises but pivots to mature, often bleak storylines by their climax. Titles like LEGO Star Wars, A Way Out, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, and...
IEM Rio 2026 Group Stage Highlights
The IEM Rio 2026 group stage delivered a torrent of high‑impact plays as top CS:GO teams battled through a double‑elimination format. Highlights included m0NESY’s quad spraydown that secured Anubis for Vitality, ZywOo’s ace to close the first map for NAVI, and...
Over 600 Attend First Offline Meetup for NC's Aion 2
NC held its first offline meetup for the MMORPG Aion 2 in Gangnam‑gu, Seoul, drawing more than 600 players—well above the planned 400 capacity. Development PD Kim Namjoon and Business Division Head So In‑seop led a Q&A session, prompting the organizers to add...
YOReDz Is the First Player to Achieve God of Destruction 7 Rank in Tekken 8
Competitive fighting game Tekken 8 has entered its third season, adding new characters and expanding its esports calendar. Player yOReDz, long‑time leader on the online leaderboard, became the first to attain the God of Destruction 7 rank, surpassing the 400,000‑point threshold. His...
Starfield To Get Hotfix For PS5 Crashing Issues
Bethesda has acknowledged widespread crashing problems with Starfield on PlayStation 5 and announced a hotfix slated for release within the week. The crashes affect both standard PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, prompting players to experience frequent freezes in specific game areas. As...
INDUSTRIA 2 Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Bleakmill confirmed that the narrative‑FPS adventure Industria 2 will launch worldwide on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Steam release goes live at 7 am PT (10 am ET, 3 pm UTC). The sequel continues Nora’s story, adding crafting, weapon upgrades and a pre‑launch demo. A SteamDB‑based...
Utawarerumono: Lost Frag Offline Archive Version Confirmed
Aquaplus announced an offline story archive for the mobile title Utawarerumono: Lost Frag, slated to launch before the game’s service ends on April 23, 2026. The archive could feature fully voiced main and event narratives, though details remain tentative. Meanwhile, Capcom and...
Hollywood Is Making yet Another Roblox Movie Adaptation
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios announced plans to adapt the Roblox horror hit *99 Nights in the Forest* into a live‑action feature film, marking its first game adaptation and the fourth Roblox title pursued by Hollywood. The game, launched in June 2025, has amassed 26 billion lifetime visits and...
Kirby Air Ride City Trial Map Considered for Kirby Air Riders’ Skyah
Director Masahiro Sakurai revealed that Nintendo considered reusing the GameCube’s Kirby Air Ride City Trial map for the new Skyah mode in Kirby Air Riders, but technical hurdles and high development costs made it unfeasible. The team had to redesign...
Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online
Hackers from ShinyHunters leaked internal Rockstar data showing GTA Online pulling roughly $1.3 million per day, about $10 million a week, over the past six months. Weekly revenue averages $9.6 million, with peaks near $28 million, while Red Dead Online trails at about $0.5 million...
All Acquisitions (Weapons and Armors) in Skull Horde and How to Get Them
Skull Horde’s acquisition system ties powerful weapons and armor to specific in‑game achievements, turning each run into a strategic milestone hunt. Unlocks range from simple luck thresholds, like the Rabbit’s Foot, to demanding feats such as 999 corpuscles for Carrion...
Playable Ads Trends in Mobile Games & Apps - March 2026
In March 2026, playable ads moved firmly beyond gaming, with six of AppLovin's top‑10 creatives originating from non‑gaming categories. The shift reflects broader adoption of interactive ad formats across finance, health, and e‑commerce apps. Marketers highlighted two primary use cases—product...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Details Leak Online
Ubisoft’s long‑awaited remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was partially exposed after a security breach at Indonesia’s game rating agency. The leaked description confirms the addition of new characters and storylines, the removal of the modern‑day segments that have drawn...
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[Event News] Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week Partner to Launch Pan-African Game Jam Ahead of Lagos Games Week...
Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week have partnered to launch the Pan‑African Game Jam 2026, a virtual competition running April 24‑May 11 with a $2,500 prize pool. The jam, themed “Play Without Borders,” invites developers from across Africa, requiring 75% of...
Epic Games Drops Stone Cold Steve Austin Skin with Family‑friendly Beer‑chug Emote in Fortnite 40.20
Epic Games announced that the iconic WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin will appear in Fortnite’s 40.20 patch on April 16, 2026. The crossover includes a skin, a skull‑themed back bling, a Slurp‑Juice‑styled pickaxe, and a beer‑chug emote re‑imagined for...
Former MMO Studio Founder Steven Sharif Accused of Misusing Over $12 Million in Kickstarter Funds
Investor Jason Caramanis has publicly charged Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif with diverting more than $12 million raised for the Kickstarter‑backed MMO Ashes of Creation into personal expenses. The accusations, detailed in a YouTube video that claims to expose the studio’s...
The Quinfall Reduces Crowd Control, Tweaks OP Classes and Weapons in a New Combat and Balance Update
The Quinfall received a major combat and balance patch aimed at tightening crowd‑control mechanics and encouraging skill‑based play. Developers reduced the Necromancer’s burst damage and bolstered its utility to curb frontline dominance. The Elementalist lost Meteor’s crowd‑control effect, creating clearer...
3.6 Persona 5: The Phantom X Update Adds Goro ‘Crow’ Akechi
Atlassian’s 3.6 patch for Persona 5: The Phantom X drops on April 16, 2026, introducing Goro “Crow” Akechi as a five‑star Sweeper unit with Almighty damage. The addition extends the Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc storyline, continuing the quest that links Phantom X with...
Xbox CEO Called Game Pass 'Too Expensive for Players' In a Leaked Memo
Xbox’s newly appointed CEO Asha Sharma circulated an internal memo warning that the Game Pass subscription has become too expensive for many players. The memo follows two price hikes in the past 15 months that pushed the service to $15‑$30...
Xbox Reportedly Knows Game Pass Is "Too Expensive"
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier jumped from $19.99 to $29.99 per month last year, prompting a wave of cancellations that even crashed the subscription site. A leaked memo from new CEO Asha Sharma, reported by The Verge, admits the...
Marathon Players See Different Colored Lobsters and Bungie Won’t Explain Why
Bungie's new title Marathon features lobsters that appear in different colors depending on the Runner Shell a player uses, with blue, red and green variants reported on the Dire Marsh map. When asked, principal producer Emanuel Rosu and marketing manager Nick Clifford...
Twitch Adds Advertiser Data‑sharing Clause to Streamer Agreement
Twitch has updated the Monetized Streamer Agreement to include new language on how it shares user data with Advertisers.
Director Genki Kawamura Explains Passion for Ad
Exit 8's director Genki Kawamura compared Exit 8's story as he explained why he was so interested in adapting the game. https://t.co/fCBdeIc7f4
Xbox CEO Says Game Pass Is “Too Expensive” And Needs Changes in Leaked Internal Memo
Xbox’s new chief Asha Sharma told staff that Game Pass pricing is too high and must be reworked. The memo follows a recent 50% price hike that lifted Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month, prompting subscriber backlash. Microsoft is...
Crimson Desert Improves With Playtime, Showcasing Pearl Abyss' Brilliance
Crimson Desert just continues to get better as my playtime increases, and it's a sign of Pearl Abyss' brilliant work. https://t.co/yPrLx21VE6
Roblox to Censor Games on Prayer, Vaccines, and More
Roblox will soon roll out "child accounts" and start filtering out games with "sensitive issues." I asked Roblox what it considers a "sensitive issue"—and they told me! Prayer in schools? Vaccination policies? The full list at @crossplayblog https://t.co/C2khI7QBP1
Overwatch’s Next Season Looks Dope Except For One Thing I Have To Yell About
Blizzard Entertainment is rolling out Overwatch Season 2 on April 14, introducing the 51st hero, Sierra, a drone‑based damage character, alongside map reworks, new skins, and a Diablo crossover. The update also restores post‑match accolades and adds a voice‑chat lobby, aiming to...
Rockstar Refuses Ransom, Hackers Leak Files Early
Hackers who stole confidential files from Rockstar appear to have released them early after the GTA maker refused a ransom demand https://t.co/ylRE5FvZsz
Meet Bellora, One of the Downbelow Tems in Temtem: Pioneers
Crema’s Temtem: Pioneers trailer unveiled Bellora, a new Downbelow Tem. Bellora is a Neutral/Nature‑type cow with green, flower‑adorned hair, spawning in meadow and forest biomes. While she looks pastoral, developers promise she will assist players beyond battling in the game’s...
Stop Killing Games Backs California Bill Supporting Clearer End-of-Life Rules for Online Games
California’s Protect Our Games Act (AB 1921) would force live‑service publishers to notify players 60 days before server shutdowns and either provide offline patches or issue full refunds. The bill, effective for titles released after Jan 1 2027, also requires clear in‑game and...