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Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - All the News and Reveals
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured over 30 minutes of content from third-party developers, revealing new trailers and release windows for numerous upcoming games. Highlights included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, Dispatch, Alien Deathstorm, Frog Sqwad, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Moosa: Dirty Fate, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Vaunted, Hades 2, and Artificial Detective.
Xbox Partner Preview: March 2026 – All the Announcements from Our Amazing Partners
The Xbox Partner Preview showcased 19 upcoming games from third-party developers, including world premieres of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, Alien Deathstorm, and Artificial Detective. Many titles, such as Stranger Than Heaven and Hades II, will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The event also provided updates on DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and revealed release windows for numerous other games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud.
Hit Superhero Comedy Game Dispatch Headed to Xbox This Summer
The superhero comedy game Dispatch is set to release on Xbox consoles this summer. The game is described as a workplace comedy.
Dispatch finally releases on Xbox this summer as a Play Anywhere title
AdHoc Studios announced that its superhero comedy game Dispatch will be released on Xbox Series S/X, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud this summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. The game, which features voice acting from Aaron Paul, is already available on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Dispatch Xbox Series Release Set for Summer
AdHoc Studio announced that its narrative adventure game, Dispatch, will be released for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud this Summer. The game follows Robert Roberson, a former superhero who now manages ex-supervillains at a dispatch center, with player decisions impacting the narrative and strategy map. Dispatch is also available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Dispatch coming to Xbox Series this summer
AdHoc Studio announced that its superhero workplace comedy adventure game, Dispatch, will be released for Xbox Series and PC this summer. The game, which features narrative choices and strategic hero deployment, previously launched on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in late 2025 and early 2026.
Dispatch Coming to Xbox Play Anywhere: Find Out More About This Unique, Beloved Adventure
The superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch is launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming this Summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. Players step into the role of a dispatcher managing unpredictable heroes, with narrative choices directly influencing gameplay and vice versa. Developed by AdHoc Studio, featuring characters created by former Telltale Games staff, the game aims to blend storytelling and management simulation seamlessly.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: All The Big Announcements
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase revealed new titles and updates from third-party developers. Announcements included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, and Dispatch. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass and as Xbox Play Anywhere titles.
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
AdHoc creative directors Nick Herman and Dennis Lenard argued that 'narrative' in video games should be defined by strong writing and dialogue, not just plot. They emphasized the importance of memorable characters and moment-to-moment exchanges, advocating for rigorous script playtesting to ensure player resonance.
70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store has launched its Spring Sale, featuring numerous discounts on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games until April 8th, 2026. This guide highlights recommended titles that have received high scores, with some games reaching their lowest prices ever.
Last Chance to Buy These 70+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is ending soon, offering significant discounts on over 70 recommended PS5 and PS4 games. The sale, which features titles with at least a 7/10 rating on Push Square, concludes on April 8th, 2026, providing a last chance for players to purchase these titles at reduced prices.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Abubakar Salim, Surgent Studios founder and Raised by Wolves star, gives us a guided tour of his PC: 'My desktop is so bad that even my wife refuses to look at my screen'
Actor and Surgent Studios founder Abubakar Salim gives a tour of his PC setup, discussing his current games like No Rest for the Wicked and Dave the Diver. He highlights his longest-installed games as Garry's Mod and World of Warcraft, and his all-time essential game as Solitaire, reflecting on his early PC gaming experiences.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominees have been announced: here are the front-runners for the most awards, including Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, the game we called 'staggeringly beautiful' and 'wonderfully stylish'
The nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations. Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 remains on course to match Baldur's Gate 3's GOTY record as it secures GDC win and…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is on track to replicate Baldur's Gate 3's historic achievement of winning all five major 'Big Five' game awards. The game has already secured a win at the Game Developers Choice Awards and is a contender for the remaining accolades, including the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
The winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
This is how the RNG works as an 'equalizer' in Dispatch
Aggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman discusses how Random Number Generation (RNG) functions as an 'equalizer' in their game, Dispatch. He likens the design process to 'throwing rocks at the wall and praying,' emphasizing an experimental approach to game mechanics.
