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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Ghost of Yotei Legends: The Dragon Raid Walkthrough
Ghost of Yotei Legends, released March 10, 2026 by Sucker Punch and Sony, adds the Dragon raid—a sprawling, hour‑long cooperative challenge on PlayStation. The raid weaves puzzles, pressure‑plate navigation, and multiple enemy waves before a multi‑phase boss that tests edge‑running and mark‑avoidance tactics. Players earn the Kaibyaku trophy and exclusive class‑specific cosmetic outfits upon completing both raids. The guide highlights key abilities like Kami’s Blessing teleport and the Shinobi shroud, which can turn a wipe into a win.
Latest SteamOS Update Completely Changes Steam Deck Download Management
Valve rolled out a major SteamOS beta that adds remote download management, FPS‑based game recommendations, and a performance patch for Death Stranding 2. Users can now start, pause, or reorder downloads on their Steam Deck from any device, even waking the handheld...
Philips Unveils Evnia 27M2G5800 with 5K 180 Hz Dual-Mode Panel
Philips has launched the Evnia 27M2G5800, a 27‑inch gaming monitor that uniquely offers a dual‑mode Fast IPS panel. In native 5K (5120 × 2880) it runs at 165 Hz, overclockable to 180 Hz, while a QHD (2560 × 1440) mode pushes refresh to 330 Hz. The monitor ships...
GamesBeat Reveals Details on Fragmentary Order Trailer
For those sharing the Fragmentary Order trailer, GamesBeat brought you that scoop. Check out the details here. https://t.co/h3Lw9vNW6W
EFootball 2026 Epic Maestro (Yaya, Thiago, Xabi) Pack Review: Decent Midfield Trio, but Save Your Coins
Konami’s eFootball 2026 Epic Maestro pack drops on Monday, featuring midfield trio Yaya Touré, Thiago Alcântara and Xabi Alonso, each equipped with the new Attack Trigger Show‑Time skill. Thiago shifts to a Hole Player role, Xabi stays an Orchestrator, and Yaya returns as a...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 13, 2026
The New York Times released its April 13, 2026 Strands puzzle, a word‑search variant where every letter forms part of an answer. The theme, hinted as “While not in use,” centers on backyard stockroom items, and the spangram—a full‑grid phrase—was...
Idle Devils Ultimate Edition Sees Switch Physical Launch April 30th, 2026
Indie publishers Leoful and Happy Player announced that their casual strategy idle RPG, Idle Devils Ultimate Edition, will receive a Nintendo Switch physical release on April 30, 2026. The Game Card bundles the original Idle Devils title with every DLC character, offering...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 "Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle)" DLC Launches April 17th, 2026
CyberConnect2 is releasing the Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle) DLC for Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 on April 17, 2026, available either through the Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass or as a standalone purchase. The sequel builds on the original title, which has shipped and...
Profane Wants to Revive Pre-2000 Ultima Online As Devs Break Down Their Feature List
Profane, a Brazil‑based sandbox MMO, is rebuilding the pre‑2000 Ultima Online experience. Insane Studio released a feature breakdown showing which classic UO mechanics—karma, open‑world housing, skill‑based progression, and open PvP—are live, and what new systems like guild altar territory control...
Five New Steam Games You Probably Missed (April 13, 2026)
PC Gamer’s Shaun Prescott spotlights five under‑the‑radar Steam releases from early April 2026, ranging from horror point‑and‑click adventures to experimental shooters. The picks include Cult Vacui’s two‑hour Scottish island mystery, Subversive Memories’ Brazil‑inspired survival horror, KuloNiku: Bowl Up!’s anime‑styled cooking sim, ChainStaff’s psychedelic platforming, and...
How to Get Diamonds in Infinity Nikki
Infinity Nikki relies on Diamonds as its premium currency, primarily for limited‑time outfit banners that grant both cosmetics and new abilities. Players can earn Diamonds through a mix of competitive contests, daily tasks, quests, hidden chests, and optional purchases like...
Can Anyone Stop Vitality? IEM Rio 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Rio 2026 CS2 tournament kicks off with a $1 million prize pool and a stacked field that includes world‑number‑one Vitality, NAVI, G2 and other elite squads. Vitality stands just one event win away from clinching a...
First PC Upgrade Since 2018: Custom Build Wins
my first PC upgrade since 2018! got a good deal for a 5080-powered custom build from @PowerGPU. using the Kojima keyboard by @higround and the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro controller which is the best pro pad i’ve used so far...
Netflix Debuts 'Playground' Kids Gaming App, Expanding Into Mobile Play
Netflix has launched Playground, a dedicated mobile gaming app for children available on iOS and Android. The move extends Netflix’s brand into interactive entertainment for families and could boost subscriber stickiness.
Verizon, Disney and Roblox Lead Entertainment Stock Watch on April 9
MarketBeat’s stock screener highlighted Verizon Communications, The Walt Disney Company and Roblox Corporation as the three entertainment stocks with the highest dollar trading volume on April 9. The trio’s activity underscores investor focus on diversified content platforms and user‑generated experiences amid...
FAA Targets Gamers with New Air Traffic Controller Recruitment Drive
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration unveiled a recruitment ad that uses esports footage and an Xbox One logo to lure gamers into air‑traffic control careers. The campaign, timed for a "level up" on April 17, seeks to plug a growing...
Tap Tap Loot Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
Tap Tap Loot, an indie click‑type game from Turtle Knight Games, is set to launch globally on Monday, April 13, 2026. The release will go live at 6 am ET (11 am UTC), matching Steam’s early‑morning launch window. A free demo on...
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[April 13 News Brief] 5-Player Co-Op 'Pebble Knights' Enters Early Access
Pebble Knights, a 5‑player cooperative action game from developer 51%, entered Early Access on April 13. The launch expands the original demo with a new Underworld region and boss encounters designed for team play. The title’s five‑player mode requires coordinated...
Gray Zone Warfare: Sunken Bird Walkthrough
Gray Zone Warfare’s Sunken Bird side quest, a low‑opposition recon mission in the YBL‑1 swamp, tasks players with locating a downed LAF Mi‑17 helicopter and retrieving its nuclear, biological, chemical cargo. The crash site sits at grid 151,120 near Lima 2...
Nintendo Switch eShop Deals – Lowest Prices Ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, More
Nintendo’s North American Switch eShop is rolling out a massive discount slate, featuring the lowest‑ever prices for titles such as Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon and Untitled Goose Game. More than 150 games are on sale, with many dropping...
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Will Launch In October, Insider Claims
Activision’s next flagship, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, is expected to launch in October 2024, according to insider CharlieIntel. The earlier window sidesteps a direct clash with Rockstar’s highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for November 19. A separate leak...
Colorado High School Esports Qualifiers Showcase Skill and Sportsmanship
Love seeing Colorado students competing in esports 🎮 Congrats to the high school qualifiers for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament—great teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship on display. Esports is creating new opportunities for students across Colorado. https://nationaltoday.com/us/co/pueblo-west/news/2026/04/09/colorado-high-school-esports-qualifiers-determined-for-super-smash-bros-tournament/
Felix Schade Reveals Art Direction Behind Morbid Metal
Morbid Metal developer Felix Schade on the art direction of his new action game. https://t.co/iqIK9Zjkg9
FF7 Rebirth Mod Project Restores Original Game's Art Style
Modder Stepheroth has launched a comprehensive mod for Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that replaces the game’s modern character designs with the low‑poly aesthetic of the 1997 original, rendered in high‑definition. The project focuses on battle models while preserving Rebirth’s...
How to Download and Play Garena Free City
Garena has launched the soft‑release of its open‑world GTA‑style RPG, Garena Free City, on Android and iOS, but only in the Philippines and Argentina. The guide explains how users in those regions can download directly from Google Play or the...
Excited for Fragorder: Anticipating New Gameplay Insights
Shaping up to be a banger, very excited to play @fragorder... Hoping we learn more about gameplay soon.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds New Skills, Intel Arc GPU Support, Weapon Display Feature, and More
Pearl Abyss released Patch 1.03.00 for Crimson Desert, adding a weapon‑display toggle, new combat skills for Damiane and Oongka, and expanded farm and ranch zones in the Pailune camp. The update also improves Abyss Nexuses, streamlines puzzle interactions, and introduces...
How To Find And Open The Hernand Castle Chest In Crimson Desert
After the prologue of Crimson Desert, players can locate a hidden strongbox in Hernand Castle by entering the right hallway and climbing to a secluded upper room. The chest is secured by a playback‑device puzzle that requires a specific key...
'I Remembered I Had Something Special in Me' - Daigo Umehara Talks Fighting Game Origins, Quitting and Becoming the First...
Daigo Umehara, known as “The Beast,” reflects on his 25‑year fighting‑game career in a new Evo Legends profile. He recounts early arcade days, his rise through Fatal Fury, Street Fighter II and Darkstalkers, including a 286‑win streak and the legendary 2004 Evo...
Great Nintendo DS Games that Are Fun From the Beginning
Nintendo’s DS, with 154 million units sold, remains a cornerstone of handheld gaming despite being over two decades old. A curated list of ten titles—ranging from Nintendogs to Mario Kart DS—demonstrates the system’s versatile appeal, from touch‑screen pet care to robust...
Our Most-Viewed, Highest-Retention Gaming Video Yet
Wasn’t sure how you guys would like this gaming video but it had our highest retention and most views in 24 hours ever lol Gonna do more chill videos like this with the boys :D https://t.co/yoEir9cEDp
Epic Games Teams with Disney to Revive Fortnite with New Characters
Epic Games has struck a partnership with Disney to embed Disney franchise characters into Fortnite, a move designed to rekindle player interest after the game’s downturn and a recent layoff of over 1,000 staff. The collaboration follows Disney’s 2023 $1.5 billion...
If You Like Unusual Genre Mixes, This Horror Racing Game Might Be Just for You
Distance is an indie title that fuses arcade‑style racing, parkour platforming, and sci‑fi horror into a single experience. Developed by Refract Studios, it evolved from the Digipen student project Nitronic Rush and launched on PlayStation 4 and 5 in 2024....
Pokémon Champions Finally Delivers the VGC Experience
Pokémon Champions is the VGC game I hoped it would be, and I can't wait for the mobile launch. https://t.co/RH0dNdjVxX
Crimson Desert Features A Stunning Simulation Of Space But You Probably Won't See It
Pearl Abyss' open‑world RPG Crimson Desert contains a hidden out‑of‑bounds area that lets players fly beyond the atmosphere, revealing a detailed star‑filled sky. The exploit, discovered before the latest patch, displayed Earth’s horizon, the Milky Way, and smooth re‑entry visuals...
Next God Of War Title Could Be Announced In April, Insider Claims
The next mainline God of War is expected to be announced in April 2026, according to Insider Gaming host Tom Henderson. The upcoming title will shift focus from Kratos and Atreus to Kratos’s wife Faye, and its combat is being...
Opus 4.6 Gives Researchers Super‑Human, On‑Demand Expertise
Doing comp sci research with Opus 4.6 Extended (here, in the context of an upcoming Verse programming language theory paper) is really a Flowers for Algernon moment. It's a superpower, like having a team of graduate students that can answer...
Fable Has Been Delayed, Reliable Leaker Claims
Xbox’s long‑awaited Fable reboot, slated for a 2026 release, is reportedly being pushed toward the end of the year to avoid clashing with Rockstar’s blockbuster Grand Theft Auto 6 launch. Insider Jeff Grubb says the studio is wary that a post‑GTA 6...
Hisuian Zoroark’s Ability Is Proving A Menace For Pokemon Champions Players
Hisuian Zoroark, featuring Illusion and Ghost typing, has become a surprise threat in the newly released Pokémon Champions. Its immunity to Normal‑ and Fighting‑type moves lets it evade common ladder tactics like Fake Out and Aura Sphere. Players on Reddit have shared...
Torchlight: Infinite SS12 Lunaria Launches April 16 With New Hero, Farming Loop Overhaul, and Permanent Systems
Torchlight: Infinite’s Season 12, titled Lunaria, launches on April 16 at 7 PM PDT for PC and mobile, marking the game’s third anniversary. The update introduces a sweeping farming‑loop overhaul via Lunar Stone Statues and random Lunar Omens that alter loot drops. A new...
10 Co-Op Games Designed For Players Who Love Exploring
The article spotlights ten cooperative games that reward exploration, ranging from recent indie releases like Aloft to long‑standing sandbox staples such as Minecraft. Each title offers low‑pressure, shared discovery—whether through procedurally generated planets, open‑world farming, or sky‑borne voyages. The list...
Physint Casting Call Teases a Scene Inspired by Speed
A new casting call for Hideo Kojima’s upcoming game Physint, codenamed Shimmer, reveals a scene inspired by the 1994 film Speed. The call seeks actors to play a mother with a newborn, five teenagers, and an intense German man on...
Best Players for FC 26 Velocity Touch Evolution
EA Sports’ FC 26 introduces the Velocity Touch Evolution, a new card‑enhancement system unlocked by completing a dedicated SBC that consumes roughly 15,000 in‑game coins. The evolution imposes strict player caps—max 88 overall, 10 PlayStyle, 2 PlayStyle+, and 98 Defending—while excluding...
ROG Kithara Delivers Audiophile Sound, Yet Cables Complicate
Asus and HiFiMan combine to make an excellent wired audiophile gaming headset in the ROG Kithara, though a few missing features and a complex cable system hold it back. https://t.co/U9BExcuTky
Don't Starve Elsewhere Unveiled As Next Title In The Iconic, Stylistic Indie Survival Game Series
Klei Entertainment unveiled Don’t Starve Elsewhere during the Triple‑i Initiative Showcase, expanding its iconic survival franchise. The new title promises multi‑tiered wilderness exploration with snow‑capped peaks, rushing rivers, seas, and deep caves, all within procedurally‑generated biomes that ensure each run...
WELTKRIEG 1: Firestorm Invites You to Experience Large-Scale FPS Battles as Android Open-Beta Goes Live on April 16
BIX TEAM announced the worldwide Android open‑beta for its WWI‑inspired mobile FPS, WELTKRIEG 1: Firestorm, launching on April 16, 2026. The title builds on regional betas run in Asia during summer and October 2025 and promises large‑scale 6v6 and 10v10 battles with classic weapons and...
Tetracast 437: The Weeping Squid
The Tetracast 437 podcast recaps several major gaming announcements, including Bethesda’s free Terran Armada DLC for Starfield, Level‑5’s Vision 2026 stream unveiling Snack World Reloaded, Fantasy Life I, Inazuma Eleven Re and new generative‑AI tools, and Triple‑i’s showcase of indie titles such...
Apex Legends Reaches 20-Month Steam High, Proving Respawn's Communication Is Paying Off
Apex Legends hit 300,000 concurrent Steam players on April 11, the highest in 20 months. The surge follows Season 28, which has grown 50% since its launch, reversing a multi‑season decline. Respawn’s recent transparency on cheating, server fixes, and community‑focused...
Ranking Every Mainline Resident Evil Game
Avid gaming site ranks the ten mainline Resident Evil titles, placing the Resident Evil 4 remake at the summit and the newly released Resident Evil Requiem second. The list critiques each entry, noting RE6’s drift toward action, RE5’s pioneering co‑op but dated...
10 Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Features That Are Better Than Modern Games
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have been re‑released for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, bringing the Game Boy Advance remakes of the original Kanto games to current consoles. The ports preserve the series’ classic design choices—such as starter‑based difficulty, manual experience...