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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.
Marvel Maximum Collection Releas Date Announced, Physical Edition To follow
The Marvel Maximum Collection, featuring classic Marvel titles like Captain America and Venom, will launch digitally on March 27 for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The collection includes improvements such as 6-player online play and a time rewind feature. A physical edition from Limited Run Games, priced at $40, will also be available for pre-order starting March 27.
Battlefield 6 is getting a free trial next week with a decent selection of maps and modes
Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts announced a one-week free trial for Battlefield 6, starting March 17 and running until March 24. The trial will be accessible through the free-to-play portion, Battlefield Redsec, and includes popular modes like Conquest, Breakthrough, and the new Nightfall mode on specific maps. Progression will carry over between the trial, Redsec, and the full game.
Overwatch Vet's New Game, The Legend Of California, Won't "Starve The Player" Early On
Jeff Kaplan, former Blizzard veteran and director of Kintsugiyama studio, has shared new details about their upcoming game, The Legend of California. The first-person shooter multiplayer game aims to quickly immerse players in its core mechanics, such as shooting and exploration, without prolonged periods of simple tasks. The game will launch in early access, with developers emphasizing community involvement to refine the experience before its 1.0 release.
Demon Seed Gets Full Release With New Bosses and Multiplayer
WraithStudio has released the full version of Demon Seed on Steam, featuring expanded content and multiplayer support. The update includes more locations, bosses, a dedicated Arena mode, and cooperative play for the Story mode. This release marks the culmination of the game's early access period, with the developer having incorporated significant player feedback.
Subnautica 2 Shows Off its Base-Building Systems in Latest Developer Diary
Unknown Worlds released a developer vlog detailing the new base-building systems in Subnautica 2, highlighting a more sculptural and expressive approach compared to previous titles. The game will feature hop-in co-op and crossplay, with optimizations for platforms like Steam Deck. Subnautica 2 is set for release later this year on PC and Xbox Series X/S, and will be available on Game Pass day one.
Directive 8020’s new trailer is all about the ‘movie night’ multiplayer
Supermassive Games' upcoming sci-fi horror title, Directive 8020, will feature a 'Movie Night Mode' allowing up to five players to experience the story together locally, with online multiplayer planned post-launch. The game, set to release on May 12, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, also introduces a 'Turning Points' feature for rewinding key moments and a traditional 'Survival Mode' with permanent consequences.
New Survival Game The Legend of California Announced and is Being Headed Up by Former Overwatch Lead Director, Launching on PC via Early Access in 2026 | Console Creatures
Kintsugiyama, a studio led by former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan, has announced The Legend of California, a multiplayer-focused action survival first-person shooter. The game is set in an alternate timeline gold rush California and will launch on PC via Early Access in 2026 on Steam and Epic Games Store. The publisher is Dreamhaven, co-founded by former Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime.
Full List Of 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Nominees
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been announced, recognizing 42 games across various categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations, followed by Dispatch with nine and Ghost of Yōtei with eight. The awards ceremony will be streamed on the BAFTA YouTube channel on April 17th, 2026.
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan returns with a Western survival shooter
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has returned with his new studio Kintsugiyama and an open-world action-survival shooter titled The Legend of California. The game, set during a fictionalized gold rush era, will feature PvE and optional PvP elements, cooperative play for up to four players, and will enter early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store later this year. Kaplan revealed the game during an appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, also discussing his departure from Blizzard due to business pressures.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new patches and updates. Marvel Rivals released version 20260312, Overwatch's Season 1 midcycle continues, and Teardown has added multiplayer functionality.
SURVIVE UNTIL THE VERY END IN SEOUL - NAKWON: LAST PARADISE CLOSED ALPHA TEST, NOW LIVE
NEXON has announced that the Closed Alpha Test for their multiplayer zombie survival game, NAKWON: LAST PARADISE, is now live for participants in North America, South America, and East Asia until March 16. The test, set in the urban ruins of Seoul, South Korea, allows selected players and pre-alpha participants to invite friends via Steam. The game features third-person gameplay where players must scavenge resources, manage shelters, and survive against zombies and other survivors.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Battlefield 6 Free Trial Gives Players a Taste of Season 2 Maps and Modes Starting Next Week - IGN
EA is launching a free trial for Battlefield 6 starting March 17, offering access to the Hagental Base map and Nightfall mode from the upcoming Season 2 update. The trial will run for one week and also includes previously released content across various playlists. This initiative comes as the game attempts to regain player numbers following a delayed season and studio layoffs.
Mega Crit unveils Slay the Spire 2 plushies and oh dear I've bought two of them
Mega Crit has released new Slay the Spire 2 plushies featuring the Ironclad, Silent, and Defect characters, available for a limited time through Makeship. The game has achieved significant popularity on Steam, with high concurrent player numbers, partly attributed to its new multiplayer mode and playable classes like the Necrobinder and Regent.
Jeff Kaplan returns with a new Wild West multiplayer survival title – and a revealing interview about why he left Blizzard
Jeff Kaplan, formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, has revealed his new project: The Legend of California, a multiplayer action survival FPS from developer Kintsugiyama and publisher Dreamhaven. In an interview with Lex Fridman, Kaplan discussed his departure from Blizzard, citing a shift in focus towards monetization and pressure regarding revenue targets. The Legend of California is slated for early access in 2026 on PC via Steam.
DROP THE BOOM! TEARDOWN’S ONLINE MULTIPLAYER UPDATE BLASTS ONTO STEAM TODAY
Tuxedo Labs has released a major online multiplayer update for Teardown on PC via Steam, allowing up to 12 players to join in co-op campaign, competitive modes, and sandbox experiences. The update also introduces new official maps and enhances modding capabilities. Multiplayer is planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year.
KITMAN – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
KITMAN is a 1-4 player sports management simulator where players manage the locker room to support a clueless manager and unskilled players. The game involves tasks like boot polishing, shirt sewing, and resource management, with players able to upgrade their club through the leagues. A beta sign-up is currently available.
NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test Live
NEXON's multiplayer zombie survival game, NAKWON: LAST PARADISE, is currently holding a Closed Alpha Test until March 15. Players can experience nighttime survival in Seoul and daytime shelter management, with access requests and wishlisting available on Steam. The article also briefly mentions new content for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, the reveal of Delphinium, the launch of DRACAMAR, a new character for Angry Birds 2, DLC for The King is Watching, and the unveiling of War on Wheels.
New Scott Pilgrim EX Update Arrives On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Tribute Games has released the first major update for Scott Pilgrim EX on Nintendo Switch, addressing numerous progression blockers, softlocks, and online multiplayer issues. The patch also includes Switch-specific fixes for graphical glitches, save issues, and controller responsiveness.
