EA Sports has released three distinct Evolution paths in FC 26 Ultimate Team as part of the game's birthday celebration, offering players opportunities to upgrade fullbacks, attacking wingers, and budget cards. The evolutions, which launched between March 7-9, 2026, provide substantial stat boosts and new PlayStyles for eligible players willing to invest coins or time.
Ben Diskin, who voiced Mega Man in 2018's Mega Man 11, has announced he will not reprise his role in the upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override. The voice actor cited Capcom's refusal to offer a SAG-AFTRA union contract as the reason for his departure, despite being invited to return for the highly anticipated sequel.
Capcom has confirmed that story DLC is in development for Resident Evil Requiem, which has sold over five million copies since launching on February 27. Director Koshi Nakanishi also announced that a photo mode and mystery minigame will arrive in May, with the story expansion coming at a later date.
Nintendo has announced that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21st. The new side-scrolling adventure introduces a creature cataloging mechanic where Yoshi can interact with various critters to unlock new platforming abilities, including bubble-blowing frogs that aid in traversal.
Pearl Abyss has unveiled comprehensive system requirements and performance targets for Crimson Desert across PC, console, Mac, and handheld platforms just days before the open-world RPG's launch. The specifications detail everything from minimum PC requirements to multiple performance modes on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and even the ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices.
Epic Games is implementing significant price changes to Fortnite's V-Bucks currency on March 19, marking the first increase since 2023. Rather than raising pack prices directly, the developer is reducing the amount of V-Bucks players receive for their money while nearly doubling the cost of Exact Amount top-ups, citing the need to "pay the bills" for maintaining the game's infrastructure.
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon features an intricate series of faction-based contracts, with the Parasitism 3 task challenging players to locate rare Sparkleaf vegetation and process biotic samples across multiple high-risk locations. Published guides detail the three-stage mission structure that requires players to complete all objectives within a single run for the Sekiguchi faction.
Nagoshi Studio, founded by legendary Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, faces potential shutdown after publisher NetEase announced it will cut funding for the studio's debut title Gang of Dragon in May. The decision came after the studio requested an additional $44.4 million to complete the highly anticipated crime game, unveiled just months ago at The Game Awards 2025.
Microsoft's Compulsion Games will bring its award-winning action-adventure title South of Midnight to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 later this month. The March 31 release continues Xbox's recent strategy of bringing first-party titles to competing platforms, with the Halo franchise set to follow later this year.
Valve has clarified its commitment to launching the Steam Machine and other hardware products in 2026 after confusing language in its Year In Review 2025 report sparked concerns about a potential delay. The company continues to face ongoing memory and storage shortages that have complicated production timelines, pushing the release beyond its original early 2026 target.
Ember Lab's critically acclaimed action-adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is making its Nintendo debut on Switch 2 this spring, five years after its original PlayStation and PC launch. The Switch 2 version will include all previously released content, including the Anniversary DLC and New Game+ mode, offering a complete experience for Nintendo players.
In a rare reversal of fortune for the long-delayed sci-fi title, Capcom has moved Pragmata's release date forward by one week to April 17, 2026. The announcement came during this week's Capcom Spotlight Showcase, marking a positive shift for the ambitious third-person shooter that has undergone multiple delays since its original reveal.
The Pokémon Company International has formally objected to the Trump administration's use of Pokémon Pokopia imagery in a political social media post, marking the second time in recent months the company has pushed back against unauthorized use of its intellectual property by federal agencies. The White House posted a "Make America Great Again" meme using the popular Pokopia logo generator on March 5, 2026, without permission from the gaming company.
Prime Video subscribers looking for quality entertainment this weekend have three compelling movie options now available on the streaming platform. The curated selection spans March 7-8, offering viewers a diverse array of classic films perfect for a cozy movie night at home.
The notoriously difficult "Final Puzzle" challenge in Resident Evil Requiem has finally been cracked, ending a week-long community mystery that left players worldwide scratching their heads. In an unexpected twist, the solution was accidentally discovered by a Pokémon card collecting YouTuber before being confirmed by dataminers, revealing what players are calling one of the most obscure puzzles in Resident Evil history.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has officially revealed Project Helix, the codename for Xbox's next-generation console, confirming it will support both Xbox and PC games. The announcement comes amid major leadership changes at Microsoft Gaming and represents what Sharma calls "the return of Xbox." More details are expected at the Game Developers Conference next week.
Wildlight Entertainment has released one last substantial update for struggling hero shooter Highguard, just days before the game shuts down permanently on March 12. The update, assembled by a skeleton crew of developers following recent layoffs, includes features equivalent to a full season's worth of content—account progression, skill trees, a new Warden, and a new weapon.
Build A Rocket Boy co-CEO Mark Gerhard has doubled down on claims that MindsEye's troubled launch was the result of "organized espionage and corporate sabotage," announcing the matter is moving toward prosecution. The statement comes alongside news of another wave of layoffs at the studio, months after the game's disastrous debut in 2025.
EA Sports has rolled out three new Evolution programs for FC 26 Ultimate Team, offering players free opportunities to upgrade their squads. The Re-Enforced, Go Long, and Thunder Strike Evolutions provide targeted stat boosts and PlayStyles across different positions, though community reception remains mixed on their effectiveness this late in the season.
Developer Kinetic Games has released the highly anticipated 6 Tanglewood Drive map rework for Phasmophobia on March 3, 2026, marking the third house location to receive a comprehensive visual and gameplay refresh. The update brings new furniture, updated room themes, interactive elements including a basement train set, and revised Cursed Possession locations while maintaining most of the map's beloved layout.