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Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For March 2026
March 2026 is set to be a significant month for Xbox and Game Pass subscribers, with a diverse lineup of new releases. The month features sequels like Planet of Lana II, extraction shooters such as Marathon, and RPGs like GreedFall: The Dying World and Crimson Desert. Other notable titles include the tactical stealth game Sumerian Six, the chaotic co-op shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, and the narrative adventure Life is Strange Reunion.
Something for the Weekend – 28/02/26
This week's gaming news includes the reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves for Nintendo Switch 2, Nacon filing for insolvency, and Overwatch going mobile with Overwatch Rush. Several games received reviews, including Resident Evil Requiem which scored 9/10, and previews were released for Cthulu: The Cosmic Abyss and Dosa Divas.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming industry figures shared their weekend gaming plans, including finishing Resident Evil Village, starting new playthroughs of Disco Elysium and Minos, and trying out Steam Next Fest demos. Other titles mentioned include Zero Parades, American Truck Simulator, Love Eternal, Key Fairy, Marathon, and Horizon: Hunters Gathering.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 535: Returning Residents
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 535 covers upcoming game releases like Resident Evil 4, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. Hosts Tim and Kristen discuss their personal gaming journeys, including God of War Sons of Sparta and Life is Strange: Reunion, and highlight the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March.
Marathon might be the perfect 2026 shooter in that I feel like I'm stuck in a giant Nvidia graphics card
The Marathon reboot playtest offers a glimpse into a shooter that evokes feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion related to the current tech industry, particularly Nvidia's influence. Players take on the role of a cybernetic body controlled by a brain, boarding an interstellar ark to strip it for parts for various corporations, engaging in combat with robots and alien lifeforms. The art direction and gameplay mechanics, while familiar, create a compelling atmosphere that mirrors the chaotic state of modern high technology.
Marathon outsells Arc Raiders in launch week as Bungie's latest is not a flop
Bungie's Marathon has seen strong interest during its free Server Slam playtest, performing well on Steam's top sellers list and Twitch viewership, surpassing Arc Raiders in concurrent players. Despite a tumultuous development, the extraction shooter's early performance indicates positive player engagement ahead of its March 5 launch.
Sony ditches PC & Stardew Valley News | TAG
Sony is reportedly shifting focus back to console exclusivity for its single-player PlayStation games, potentially limiting future PC releases. Meanwhile, Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.7 update will add new marriage candidates, and Nvidia has recalled a problematic GPU driver.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 2 to 6
This week's Xbox releases include Marathon, Planet of Lana II, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and Scott Pilgrim EX, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, offering a diverse range of genres from action RPGs to puzzle games.
Best Marathon settings for peak gaming PC performance
This guide provides optimal video and sound settings for the game Marathon on PC to enhance gaming performance and frame rates. Adjusting these settings can offer a competitive advantage.
Highguard started life as a survival shooter, and Tencent pulled funding two weeks after launch, a new report claims
Tencent allegedly pulled funding from the multiplayer shooter Highguard just two weeks after its January 26 launch, leading to layoffs of most of the 100-person team at developer Wildlight. The report suggests the game failed to meet Tencent's metrics, with fewer than 20 employees remaining at the studio. Highguard's development was marked by a pivot from a survival-shooter concept to a more crowded competitive shooter space, resulting in a complex core gameplay loop.
Sony pivoting to single-player games and away from PC ports claim insiders
Insiders suggest Sony Interactive Entertainment is pivoting its strategy, potentially focusing more on single-player games and reducing PC ports of its titles. This shift, which may take several years to fully manifest, comes as the company continues its pursuit of live service game success with titles like Marathon and Horizon Hunters Gathering.
Marathon classes - all Runner Shells and abilities
This guide explores all the available classes in the game Marathon, detailing each Runner Shell and its unique abilities. Players can learn about the distinct playstyles offered by each class.
Arc Raiders responds to Marathon with strict one-strike cheater ban policy
Embark Studios has updated Arc Raiders' anti-cheat policy to a strict one-strike permanent ban for confirmed cheaters, a significant shift from its previous three-strike system. This move mirrors Bungie's zero-tolerance approach for its upcoming game Marathon, indicating an industry trend towards harsher penalties in the competitive extraction shooter genre.
Marathon Server Slam stirs Steam with nearly 150,000 concurrent players day one, and that's not counting console participation
Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon saw a strong turnout during its Server Slam beta, with nearly 150,000 concurrent players on Steam alone. The final public beta, available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, aims to gauge player interest ahead of the March 5th launch. The game's performance is being compared to the successful beta of Arc Raiders.
Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam
Bungie's upcoming game Marathon saw a significant surge in players during its Server Slam open beta on Steam, reaching a peak of over 143,000 concurrent players. This turnout is encouraging for the game's development and suggests a potentially strong launch on March 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, especially when compared to the performance of similar titles like Arc Raiders.
Marathon – Open Beta (PC, Xbox & Playtstation) | Alpha Beta Gamer
An open beta for Marathon, a PvPvE extraction shooter from the creators of Halo and Destiny, is now available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. Players take on the role of bio-cybernetic Runners, scavenging for loot in a derelict colony while engaging in tense exploration and fast-paced combat. The playtest allows for both solo and crewed infiltration, with proximity chat enabling temporary alliances and betrayals. The beta will conclude on March 2nd.
Free Play Days – Marathon (Server Slam), Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, The Sinking City Remastered and More
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, Stuffed, Moving Out 2, and Anno 117: Pax Romana for free from February 26 to March 1. Additionally, The Sinking City Remastered and Marathon Server Slam are available for all Xbox members during specific Free Play Days events.
Highguard barely has several hundred people playing together each day - can an incoming all-out action mode reverse its fate?
Developer Wildlight is introducing a new 'Raid Rush' mode to Highguard in an attempt to reverse its declining player count, which has fallen from approximately 13,000 daily concurrent players in February to just 694. The fast-paced mode pits two teams of five against each other in base attack and defense scenarios, removing the looting phase. Despite previous efforts like adding larger team modes and facing layoffs, the game's future remains uncertain, especially with competing titles like Marathon and Overwatch gaining traction.
Do you need to play any other games before Resident Evil Requiem?
Resident Evil Requiem is a standalone experience that does not require prior knowledge of the series, according to Capcom. The game's plot offers some new lore but is largely self-contained with only vague hints about the future. Readers also discuss other upcoming games, character appearances in the Resident Evil franchise, and platform exclusivity concerns.
Marathon reveals one final character trailer ahead of its server slam test - the humble Rook
Bungie has released a new trailer for Marathon, showcasing the character 'Rook', a scavenger focused on looting. This trailer precedes the game's Server Slam test, which runs from February 26th to March 2nd and allows free play before the official March 5th release. Bungie also recently detailed their anti-cheat measures for the upcoming extraction shooter.
