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Resident Evil: Requiem Keyboard Controversy Sparks Easter Egg Debate
The recently released Resident Evil: Requiem has generated unexpected discussion among players, focusing not on its story or graphics but on a seemingly minor design detail. In a specific cutscene where Sherry Birkin reports to Leon S. Kennedy, observant players noticed her keyboard is placed upside down. This unusual discovery quickly spread through gaming communities, [...]
Crimson Desert Transforms from MMO to Open-World ARPG with Massive Content
《红色沙漠》(Crimson Desert) has generated significant attention as it transitions from its originally planned MMO format to a single-player focused open-world action RPG. The game's recent previews showcase a massive seamless world with diverse environments including wilderness, forests, snow-covered ruins, and medieval towns. With 76 different bosses, 29 obtainable mounts, and 467 interactive NPCs, the game [...]
Atlus Announces Major Salary Increases for Employees in 2026
Atlus, the acclaimed developer behind the Persona series, has announced significant salary increases for its workforce as part of a broader trend in Japan's competitive gaming industry. The company revealed that starting from April 2026, it will implement substantial pay raises for both new hires and existing employees. This move follows similar initiatives by other [...]
Resident Evil 9 Plot Inconsistencies Spark Late-Stage Rewrite Theories
A prominent Resident Evil series leaker known as AestheticGamer1 has published an analysis suggesting that Resident Evil 9: Requiem contains significant plot inconsistencies in its character relationships. The analysis points to potential logic gaps in the connections between characters Alyssa, Grace, Emily, and Chloe, which the leaker believes may indicate late-stage development changes. According to [...]
Street Fighter 6 Launches Mega Man Crossover Event March 17
Capcom has announced a surprising collaboration event for its fighting game Street Fighter 6, bringing together characters and themes from two classic Mega Man series. Starting March 17, 2026, the game will host a crossover with Mega Man Star Force and Mega Man Battle Network, marking an unexpected partnership between these distinct franchises. During the [...]
Overwatch Reputation Improves After Dropping ‘2’ From Title
Blizzard Entertainment's team shooter Overwatch has seen a significant improvement in player sentiment and ratings following its recent decision to drop the '2' from its title and return to simply Overwatch. The game, which originally launched in 2016 to widespread acclaim, saw its sequel Overwatch 2 struggle to replicate that success after its 2023 release. [...]
Original PlayStation DUALSHOCK Controller Pouch Launches March 17
Japanese stationery and novelty goods company funbox has announced the release of a silicone pouch shaped like the original PlayStation DUALSHOCK controller. The product faithfully recreates the iconic design of the first PlayStation analog controller, complete with the signature △○×□ buttons. The pouch features a zipper on the back for storing small items, and comes [...]
Cyberpunk 2077 VR Mod Developer Shifts Strategy After CDPR DMCA
VR mod developer Luke Ross has adjusted his distribution strategy following a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice from CD Projekt targeting his paid Cyberpunk 2077 VR modification. The developer initially removed multiple paid VR mods from his crowdfunding platform page in January after receiving the legal notification. According to reports from RoadtoVR, Ross has [...]
Resident Evil 9 Gets Brutal Permadeath MOD That Deletes Saves
A new "Permadeath" MOD has been released for Resident Evil 9: Requiem, introducing one of the most punishing challenge mechanics ever seen in the survival horror series. The MOD, created by community modders, fundamentally changes how players approach the game by implementing a strict permanent death system. This means that a single character death results [...]
007: Apex PC Version to Feature Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5 Support
NVIDIA GeForce has released a new technology trailer for the upcoming James Bond game, 007: Apex, confirming that the PC version will launch with native support for advanced graphics technologies. The trailer showcases path tracing, DLSS 4.5 with dynamic frame generation, and DLSS ray reconstruction working together to enhance the game's visual presentation. This third-person [...]
PC Gamers Shift to Budget Titles Under $30, Market Research Shows
A new market research report from analytics firm Newzoo reveals a significant shift in PC gaming purchasing habits, with players increasingly favoring games priced at $30 (~¥100) or less. According to the report, budget-friendly titles are becoming the primary spending focus for PC gamers, creating favorable conditions for publishers like Capcom and Konami that frequently [...]
Original Xbox One Console Successfully Hacked at Security Conference
At the RE//verse 2026 security conference, security researcher Marcus Gasserdalen demonstrated a successful hardware-based attack on the original Xbox One console. The presentation detailed a physical hacking method that bypasses the console's security protections through precise voltage manipulation during system boot. Unlike software vulnerabilities that can be patched remotely, this attack requires direct physical access [...]