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Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for March
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March and April, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disco Elysium, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Several titles, such as Peppa Pig World Adventures, will be removed from the service on March 31st.
More Game Pass additions for March include Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7
Microsoft has announced the latest wave of games coming to Game Pass in March and early April. Titles like Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, South of Midnight, and The Alters will be available across various tiers. Several games previously exclusive to the Ultimate tier are expanding to Premium.
Xbox Game Pass Brings Disco Elysium, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, and More In March!
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in March and early April 2026, including Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the removal of Peppa Pig World Adventures and Mad Streets on March 31. New additions span cloud, console, and PC platforms.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox announced that Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Final Fantasy IV are coming to Xbox Game Pass. The article also touches on broader industry trends like cloud gaming and subscription services.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy IV, And More
Microsoft announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late March and early April, including Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Final Fantasy IV, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and South of Midnight. Several other games are also being added, while a few titles will be leaving the service on March 31.
Xbox Game Pass March 2026 Wave 2 Adds Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disco Elysium, Final Fantasy IV
Microsoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2026, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disco Elysium, and Final Fantasy IV. Several titles are also being added to Game Pass Premium. The article also lists games that will be removed from the service on March 31, 2026.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Final Fantasy IV and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout March and early April, including "Disco Elysium," "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard," "Final Fantasy IV," and "South of Midnight." Several titles are available today, with others joining later in the month and early next month. "Valorant" and "Sea of Thieves" also received game updates, and "Peppa Pig World Adventures" and "Mad Streets" will be leaving the service on March 31.
Indie är mer än retro och pretto – det är allt!
The article argues that indie games are more than just retro or pretentious titles, encompassing a wide range of genres and ambitions. It highlights how crowdfunding and digital distribution platforms like Steam have fostered independent creation, leading to innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming norms and expand the definition of what an indie game can be.
New Game Pass Games For March 2026: Resident Evil 7, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, And More
Microsoft is adding several new titles to its Game Pass service throughout the latter half of March and early April. Notable additions include Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Disco Elysium, available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud streaming. Several other games are also joining, with a few titles departing the service.
Xbox Game Pass Players Lose Two More Games In March 2026
Microsoft is removing two games, Peppa Pig World Adventures and Mad Streets, from its Xbox Game Pass subscription service on March 31, 2026. Several other titles were also removed earlier in March. Subscribers can purchase these games at a discount before they are delisted.
Esoteric Ebb Review | NoobFeed
Esoteric Ebb successfully blends tabletop role-playing, story-driven CRPG mechanics, and player choice into an enjoyable experience. Influenced by games like Dungeons & Dragons, Planescape: Torment, and Disco Elysium, it establishes its own identity through humor, consequences, and creativity. The game features investigative mechanics, flexible task resolution, and adaptable spell systems, encouraging experimentation.
Morning Postmortems/Retrospectives
Jeff Kaplan described the development of Blizzard's unreleased MMO Titan as a "disaster" that ultimately led to its cancellation. The article also references a video detailing the collapse of Disco Elysium's development.
Esoteric Ebb Review | NoobFeed
Esoteric Ebb successfully blends tabletop role-playing, story-driven CRPG mechanics, and player choice into an enjoyable experience. Influenced by games like Planescape: Torment and Disco Elysium, it establishes its own identity through humor and meaningful consequences. The game features investigative mechanics, flexible task resolution, and character stats with distinct personalities.
'No matter what we changed, somebody was going to get mad:' After hearing what an Obsidian dev went through to get RPG difficulty right, I get why nobody's ever gotten RPG difficulty right
Obsidian senior systems designer Robert Donovan discussed the challenges of balancing RPG difficulty, using The Outer Worlds 2 as an example. He explained that the team focused on a 'hits to kill' system for Normal difficulty, acknowledging that no single setting would satisfy all players. Despite the difficulties in tuning, The Outer Worlds 2 was ultimately considered a success.
Disco Elysium writers marvel at how a game made 'in a f**king squalid flat' in Estonia had such a huge impact, and welcomes successors like Esoteric Ebb: 'We make games, but we also like them'
The writers of Disco Elysium reflect on the game's significant impact, noting how a title developed in Estonia has inspired successors like Esoteric Ebb. They express enjoyment for new, high-quality games in the genre, while emphasizing the need for continuous self-challenge to avoid complacency.
Two laugh-out-loud moments in Zero Parades gave me hope that the Disco Elysium successor will still deliver flashes of…
Zero Parades, the follow-up to Disco Elysium from developer ZA/UM, aims to blend spy thriller elements with the signature verbose style of its predecessor. Early impressions from a recent demo highlight humorous dialogue options and meaningful skill checks that offer unexpected outcomes, suggesting the game will deliver a unique twist on the RPG formula.
ZA/UM doesn't want 'to invite too many comparisons' to Disco Elysium with new game Zero Parades—'We didn't feel like we wanted to repeat our greatest hits'
ZA/UM's new CRPG spy thriller, Zero Parades, aims to differentiate itself from its acclaimed predecessor, Disco Elysium. Principal writer Siim Sinamäe stated the studio wants to avoid direct comparisons, highlighting differences in setting and protagonist, though the demo still evokes a similar feel. The development process involved significant trial and error to leverage the team's strengths.
Esoteric Ebb Review - Jump Dash Roll
Esoteric Ebb attempts to fill the niche left by Disco Elysium, offering a similar experience for players seeking a narrative-driven RPG. This review assesses whether the game successfully captures the essence of its predecessor.
The future of RPGs is isometric
The isometric role-playing game genre is experiencing a significant resurgence, driven by the success of titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Disco Elysium. This trend sees developers embracing the classic top-down perspective, bridging the gap between modern AAA RPGs and older, more hardcore cRPGs, with new projects emerging across indie, AA, and even AAA studios.
Sovereign Syndicate Review | TheXboxHub
Sovereign Syndicate is a narrative-driven isometric RPG set in an alternative Victorian London with a steampunk aesthetic. Players experience the story through three distinct characters, making dialogue choices and using a tarot card system for skill checks. While lacking combat and voice acting, the game excels in world-building and character development, making it a compelling choice for RPG fans.
