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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts – March 15, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia and Monster Hunter Stories 3 Fight for First
NewsMar 15, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts – March 15, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia and Monster Hunter Stories 3 Fight for First

Nintendo released its weekly eShop sales rankings for Switch 2 covering March 15‑21, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia retained the top spot, while Monster Hunter Stories 3 appeared at #2 and also occupied #4 and #14 with its various editions. Mario Kart World, Resident Evil Generation Pack, and other first‑party titles rounded...

By Nintendo Everything
HORI Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe/Mini for Switch & Switch 2 Launches March 23rd, 2026
NewsMar 15, 2026

HORI Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe/Mini for Switch & Switch 2 Launches March 23rd, 2026

Japanese peripheral maker HORI announced two new racing wheel accessories for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, slated for launch on March 23, 2026. The Deluxe model features an 11‑inch wheel and a $130 price tag, while the Mini version offers an...

By GoNintendo
The Best Pokemon in Legends Z-A’s Season 8 Ranked Battles
NewsMar 15, 2026

The Best Pokemon in Legends Z-A’s Season 8 Ranked Battles

Season 8 of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A’s ranked battles restrict players to Pokémon that have Mega Evolutions within the game and require holding their Mega Stone, eliminating items such as Focus Sash. This narrow pool elevates a handful of Mega‑eligible Pokémon—Mega Skarmory, Magearna, Mega...

By Nintendo Everything
Fire Emblem Heroes "New Heroes: Attuned Eliwood & Entwined Ninian" Arrive March 16th, 2026
NewsMar 15, 2026

Fire Emblem Heroes "New Heroes: Attuned Eliwood & Entwined Ninian" Arrive March 16th, 2026

Nintendo announced that Fire Emblem Heroes will add Attuned Eliwood and Entwined Ninian on March 16, 2026, as part of a New Heroes summoning event. The heroes, drawn from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, come with unique stats, skills, and...

By GoNintendo
Watching Violent Black Video Game Characters Increases Unconscious Bias in White Viewers
NewsMar 15, 2026

Watching Violent Black Video Game Characters Increases Unconscious Bias in White Viewers

A recent experiment published in the International Journal of Psychology found that White participants who watched a Black character commit violent acts in a Grand Theft Auto V clip displayed heightened implicit racial bias, while their explicit attitudes remained unchanged....

By PsyPost
All Dead Hand Collection Skins in CS2: Glock-18 Fully Tuned, AWP Queen’s Gambit, and More
NewsMar 15, 2026

All Dead Hand Collection Skins in CS2: Glock-18 Fully Tuned, AWP Queen’s Gambit, and More

Valve has released the Dead Hand Collection, its latest cosmetic line for Counter‑Strike 2, featuring 17 uniquely designed weapon skins and the first new glove set since 2020. The skins span themes from gold‑adorned royalty to street‑art graffiti and are available...

By Dot Esports
All 1st Anniversary Umamusume Pretty Derby Rewards Arriving This March 2026
NewsMar 15, 2026

All 1st Anniversary Umamusume Pretty Derby Rewards Arriving This March 2026

Cygames is marking Umamusume Pretty Derby's first anniversary in March 2026 with a four‑phase reward campaign. From March 2 to March 12 players receive 150 Carats daily and a Scout Ticket, while Part 2 adds 300 Carats, three Satono Diamond SSR cards and 120 free gacha...

By GamingonPhone
Genshin Impact Version 6.4 Phase 2 Character Banners: Should You Go for Skirk or Escoffier
NewsMar 14, 2026

Genshin Impact Version 6.4 Phase 2 Character Banners: Should You Go for Skirk or Escoffier

Version 6.4 Phase 2 of Genshin Impact runs from 17 March to 6 April 2026, introducing two 5‑star Cryo characters—Skirk and Escoffier—alongside three 4‑star options. Skirk is a Cryo sword DPS built around the Serpent Subtlety energy system and excels in Freeze teams. Escoffier is...

By GamingonPhone
Eye of the Match Is Papers, Please, Severance, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2 Mixed up Into an Enticing Concotion
NewsMar 14, 2026

Eye of the Match Is Papers, Please, Severance, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2 Mixed up Into an Enticing Concotion

Eye of the Match is an indie title that puts players in the shoes of a virtual football referee, letting them review recorded matches with rewind, fast‑forward, and ball‑centric camera controls. The gameplay mirrors Papers, Please’s document‑checking mechanic, requiring users...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s Disastrous Year Came at the Perfect Time for Xbox — Project Helix Will Drag PC Gaming...
NewsMar 14, 2026

Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s Disastrous Year Came at the Perfect Time for Xbox — Project Helix Will Drag PC Gaming...

Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will gain an “Xbox Mode” in April, extending the Xbox Full‑Screen Experience to PCs. The update bundles enhancements such as broader DirectStorage support and the rollout of Advanced Shader Delivery for developers. Project Helix, the initiative...

By Windows Central
Water, Protect And Grow Sunflowers In Sky: Children Of The Light's Days of Bloom Spring Event
NewsMar 14, 2026

Water, Protect And Grow Sunflowers In Sky: Children Of The Light's Days of Bloom Spring Event

Sky: Children of the Light launches its spring "Days of Bloom" event, guiding players to nurture sunflowers from March 1‑15 through April 2. Participants water patches, clear dark plants, and harvest seeds for NPC rewards. The event adds side activities like swimming...

By MMORPG.com
Lagless Smash Ultimate Mod to Be Discontinued and Removed Due to a Bizarre Interaction Not Directly Involving Nintendo
NewsMar 14, 2026

Lagless Smash Ultimate Mod to Be Discontinued and Removed Due to a Bizarre Interaction Not Directly Involving Nintendo

The community‑built latency mod for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which dramatically reduced online lag, has been removed from GitHub. Developer Blujay halted the project after a GitHub issue escalated into a privacy breach, with personal LinkedIn data posted publicly. The...

By EventHubs
Hunt Witches and Question What's Right in the Murky but Compassionate Sounding WITCHHUNTER.exe
NewsMar 14, 2026

Hunt Witches and Question What's Right in the Murky but Compassionate Sounding WITCHHUNTER.exe

Indie developer Noah Dundas is unveiling WITCHHUNTER.exe, a retro‑style text‑adventure that casts players as a priest tasked with interrogating five women accused of witchcraft. The game mixes pixel‑art visuals, branching dialogue, and a typing‑based combat system while employing historically inspired...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
Egg Adventures, Trash Bandits, And Waking Nightmares: 5 Neat Indies You Definitely Missed This Week
NewsMar 14, 2026

Egg Adventures, Trash Bandits, And Waking Nightmares: 5 Neat Indies You Definitely Missed This Week

This week’s indie roundup spotlights five overlooked titles that push genre boundaries. "Mama’s Sleeping Angels" reimagines co‑op horror extraction with dream‑like rituals, while "Funi Raccoon Game" turns trash‑collecting into a chaotic 3D platformer. "Glasses Cleaning Simulator" offers a browser‑based micro‑simulation...

By Kotaku
Pantheon's Attributes Are Getting Reworked Soon To Better Clarify Their Use And Align Role Expectations
NewsMar 14, 2026

Pantheon's Attributes Are Getting Reworked Soon To Better Clarify Their Use And Align Role Expectations

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen’s developers announced a comprehensive attribute overhaul, removing Constitution and Charisma and introducing Concentration and Presence. The changes aim to make attributes more intuitive, align them with class roles, and improve equipment relevance across multiple classes....

By MMORPG.com
I Cannot Get The Crew Motorfest to Run No Matter What I Try. Any Suggestions?
NewsMar 14, 2026

I Cannot Get The Crew Motorfest to Run No Matter What I Try. Any Suggestions?

Several users report that The Crew Motorfest launches to a black screen while audio plays, despite a clean Windows 11 install and up‑to‑date drivers. The problem appears across both Nvidia and AMD GPUs, with many pointing to recent Nvidia driver releases...

By AnandTech
Unremarkable Medieval Action Sim 1348 Ex Voto Gets Hit With Absurd Conspiracy Over Italian Tax Relief Funds
NewsMar 14, 2026

Unremarkable Medieval Action Sim 1348 Ex Voto Gets Hit With Absurd Conspiracy Over Italian Tax Relief Funds

The medieval action‑sim 1348 Ex Voto launched on March 12, receiving a Metacritic score of 54 and a user rating of 1.1 after an anti‑woke backlash. The game was awarded €656,131 in tax credits from Italy’s Ministry of Culture under the...

By Kotaku
Patricia Summersett on How Her Approach to Voicing Zelda Has Changed
NewsMar 14, 2026

Patricia Summersett on How Her Approach to Voicing Zelda Has Changed

Patricia Summersett has voiced Princess Zelda for more than a decade, appearing in titles such as Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and the Hyrule Warriors series. In a recent Nintendo Everything interview she explains how her performance...

By GoNintendo
Blade & Soul Heroes to End Global Service on June 16, 2026, Six Months After Release, Following KR Closure
NewsMar 14, 2026

Blade & Soul Heroes to End Global Service on June 16, 2026, Six Months After Release, Following KR Closure

Blade & Soul Heroes, NCSOFT’s collectible action MMORPG, will cease global operations on June 16, 2026, just six months after its September 2025 launch. A final March 17 patch will deliver the remaining Hero Ryun and unlock all pending in‑game...

By GamingonPhone
Marathon's Next Update Will Help Your Vault Feel Roomier, and Bungie Outlines Their Plans for Higher-End PCs
NewsMar 14, 2026

Marathon's Next Update Will Help Your Vault Feel Roomier, and Bungie Outlines Their Plans for Higher-End PCs

Microsoft’s Marathon shooter will receive update 1.0.5 next week, expanding vault capacity by allowing larger stacks of consumables, ammo, salvage and grenades and adding new filters for keys and backpacks. Bungie also announced a tweak to proximity‑chat audio distance to...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
Check Out 36 Resident Evil Requiem References and Easter Eggs
NewsMar 14, 2026

Check Out 36 Resident Evil Requiem References and Easter Eggs

Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in Capcom’s flagship survival‑horror series, has arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2. GameSpot’s new video highlights 36 Easter eggs that reference earlier titles, underscoring the game’s 30th‑anniversary celebration. Built on Capcom’s RE ENGINE, Requiem offers photorealistic...

By GoNintendo
13Z: The Zodiac Trials Demo Available Until April 1
NewsMar 14, 2026

13Z: The Zodiac Trials Demo Available Until April 1

Mixed Realms has extended the Steam demo for its upcoming roguelike 13Z: The Zodiac Trials until April 1. The title, which blends hack‑and‑slash combat with Eastern mythology, offers both solo play and 2‑4 player co‑op. It recently earned the IGF x WINGS award...

By RPG Site
With Like A Dragon's Future In Doubt, Gang Of Dragon Deserves To See The Light Of Day
NewsMar 14, 2026

With Like A Dragon's Future In Doubt, Gang Of Dragon Deserves To See The Light Of Day

Toshihiro Nagoshi, the mastermind behind Sega's Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, left the company in 2021 and later announced a spiritual successor, Gang of Dragon, in partnership with NetEase. The reveal trailer showcases a darker tone, open‑world driving mechanics, and a...

By TheGamer
AI Investor Is Surprised The Games Industry Hates Generative Tools
NewsMar 14, 2026

AI Investor Is Surprised The Games Industry Hates Generative Tools

A Lightspeed Venture Partners executive expressed surprise that the games industry is largely rejecting generative AI, citing a GDC poll where 52% of attendees deem the technology harmful versus only 7% seeing it as positive. The investor argues AI is...

By TheGamer
Survive the Apocalypse Codes March 2026
NewsMar 14, 2026

Survive the Apocalypse Codes March 2026

Roblox’s survival‑building title Survive the Apocalypse released two active promotional codes—“onemillion” for ten emeralds and “survivor” for twenty‑five emeralds—allowing players to boost class upgrades. The article outlines a simple five‑step redemption process, warns about case‑sensitive entry, and lists an expired...

By Pocket Tactics
Arena Breakout Brings Its Tactical FPS Action to India with a Beta Test Starting March 31, 2026
NewsMar 14, 2026

Arena Breakout Brings Its Tactical FPS Action to India with a Beta Test Starting March 31, 2026

Level Infinite announced a beta test for its tactical first‑person shooter Arena Breakout on Android and iOS in India, beginning March 31 2026. Recruitment and pre‑registration are open through the official website until the end of March. The test will let Indian...

By GamingonPhone
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Highlights How It's No Longer Possible to Whiff Cancel Into Link Attacks with New Changes to...
NewsMar 14, 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Highlights How It's No Longer Possible to Whiff Cancel Into Link Attacks with New Changes to...

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls announced ten major gameplay changes after two closed‑beta rounds. The most notable adjustment removes the ability to whiff‑cancel into Link Attacks, specifically preventing a Light Link Attack from triggering after a missed Standing L. The change aims...

By EventHubs
Marathon's Release Signals the Dire State of Shooters in 2026
NewsMar 14, 2026

Marathon's Release Signals the Dire State of Shooters in 2026

Bungie's Marathon debuted on March 5, 2026 as an extraction‑shooter, offering only multiplayer looting missions and no traditional single‑player campaign. The launch underscores a broader industry shift toward live‑service, loot‑centric shooters, leaving a noticeable gap for narrative‑driven FPS experiences. Recent releases such...

By Polygon (Movies)
Contest: Win One of Five Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator
NewsMar 14, 2026

Contest: Win One of Five Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator

Corner Kitchen Fast Food Simulator launched on Xbox Series X|S on February 26, 2026, and a partnership with Purple Heads Games and Ultimate Games is offering five digital copies through a TrueAchievements giveaway. Eligible participants must comment on the contest...

By TrueAchievements
It's Hard to Equal Resident Evil 4's Quality, but Capcom Did that for Me with Resident Evil Requiem — It...
NewsMar 14, 2026

It's Hard to Equal Resident Evil 4's Quality, but Capcom Did that for Me with Resident Evil Requiem — It...

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem shattered franchise records, moving over five million copies in less than a week, making it the fastest‑selling title in the series. Critics and fans alike hail it as a peer to the legendary Resident Evil 4, thanks to...

By TechRadar
The RedMagic 11 Air Is No Looker, but You Won't Find Better Gaming Performance for the Money
NewsMar 14, 2026

The RedMagic 11 Air Is No Looker, but You Won't Find Better Gaming Performance for the Money

The RedMagic 11 Air launches at under $500, delivering Snapdragon 8 Elite performance and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen aimed at mobile gamers. It adds a reinstated cooling fan and a massive 7,000 mAh battery, enabling sustained high‑frame‑rate play and multi‑day endurance. While the device’s design...

By TechRadar
EFootball 2026 National Teams Campaign Show Time Alexis Mac Allister and Dani Olmo: Who Should You Pick
NewsMar 14, 2026

EFootball 2026 National Teams Campaign Show Time Alexis Mac Allister and Dani Olmo: Who Should You Pick

The National Teams Campaign in eFootball 2026 introduces two free Show Time cards—Alexis Mac Allister and Dani Olmo—available through separate Blue and Red reward packs. Players earn campaign points by logging in and playing matches, but can only unlock one full pack, forcing a...

By GamingonPhone
Pokémon Go Scorbunny Community Day Event Guide
NewsMar 14, 2026

Pokémon Go Scorbunny Community Day Event Guide

Niantic is hosting a Scorbunny Community Day on March 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, featuring massive Scorbunny spawns and an elevated 1 in 24 shiny rate. Players who evolve Raboot into Cinderace during the event will unlock the exclusive Blast Burn...

By Polygon (Movies)
Notable Guilty Gear Strive Competitor Releases Final Tier List Before the Arc World Tour 2025-2026 Finale
NewsMar 14, 2026

Notable Guilty Gear Strive Competitor Releases Final Tier List Before the Arc World Tour 2025-2026 Finale

Bushin, a top‑tier Guilty Gear Strive competitor, released his final version 2.0 tier list ahead of the Arc World Tour 2025‑2026 Finale. The list crowns Happy Chaos as the sole character in the highest tier, while Venom is identified as the...

By EventHubs
24 More Games Now Support Xbox Handhelds
NewsMar 14, 2026

24 More Games Now Support Xbox Handhelds

Microsoft’s Xbox Store update for March 2026 adds 24 new games with handheld support for the Xbox Ally and Ally X. The list mixes fully optimized titles and compatible games, expanding the portable library with classics like Final Fantasy and new entries...

By TrueAchievements
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7 Launches on March 24, PS5 & Xbox Series X Physical Collector's Edition Revealed
NewsMar 14, 2026

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7 Launches on March 24, PS5 & Xbox Series X Physical Collector's Edition Revealed

HoYoverse announced Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7, titled “Champions Never Fall to the Past,” will launch on March 24 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android. The update adds two new agents, Nangong Yu and Cissia, alongside the Hollow Champion competition, a...

By RPG Site
10 Times Poppy Playtime Hints at Your Identity
NewsMar 14, 2026

10 Times Poppy Playtime Hints at Your Identity

The latest analysis of Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 argues that the player character is likely Eddie Ritterman, not the previously popular Rich Avery. Clues such as a former‑employee letter, toys’ recognition patterns, and Eddie’s August 7 schedule point to his identity. The...

By DualShockers
Inner Circle Sign Headtr1ck
NewsMar 14, 2026

Inner Circle Sign Headtr1ck

Inner Circle announced the signing of Ukrainian AWPer Daniil “headtr1ck” Valitov, ending his three‑month bench stint. He replaces Artem “Flierax” Khioara, who was benched earlier this month. Headtr1ck posted a 1.05 rating across 2025, though his performance slipped from 1.12...

By HLTV.org (CS)
All Egg Skills in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and How They Work
NewsMar 14, 2026

All Egg Skills in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and How They Work

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection uses Egg Skills to grant monsters unique abilities when they acquire a second element at birth. These skills are randomly assigned but always correspond to the secondary element, ranging from healing and defensive buffs...

By Destructoid
Phzy: "You Can Feel the Swedish Support, Maybe That's Why I Had a Life Game"
NewsMar 14, 2026

Phzy: "You Can Feel the Swedish Support, Maybe That's Why I Had a Life Game"

Swedish AWPer phzy, who joined Astralis earlier this year, delivered a standout performance against Spirit with a 1.11 rating, nearly 100 ADR and a 1.76 rating in what he called his “life game.” The win propelled Astralis into the EPL...

By HLTV.org (CS)
Artificial Heart and Lungs Location in Resident Evil Requiem
NewsMar 14, 2026

Artificial Heart and Lungs Location in Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem challenges players to locate an artificial lung and heart to progress past the Examination Room puzzle. The lung resides in an organ transport box in the West Wing garage, requiring a security bracelet, notebook instructions, and a...

By Hardcore Gamer
Zaccaria Pinball Gets a Chernbylite Glow Up
NewsMar 14, 2026

Zaccaria Pinball Gets a Chernbylite Glow Up

Zaccaria Pinball, a digital platform that recreates classic arcade tables as pinball, has released a new DLC based on the 2021 survival‑horror game Chernobylite. The pack includes four distinct tables—Retro, Solid State, Remake, and Deluxe—each designed to emulate a different...

By Hardcore Gamer
Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Launches on April 2
NewsMar 14, 2026

Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Launches on April 2

NetEase Games and Everstone Studio are releasing Chapter 2: Liangzhou of the Hexi expansion for *Where Winds Meet* on April 2. The update transports players from desert sands to snow‑capped mountains, adding a new storyline, the Raging Tides sect, and the highly...

By RPG Site
Where to Find the Echo of Aln'sharan in WoW Midnight
NewsMar 14, 2026

Where to Find the Echo of Aln'sharan in WoW Midnight

World of Warcraft: Midnight introduces the Echo of Aln'sharan, a dragon‑type mount unlocked by collecting 500 Mysterious Skyshards. Players must first finish the main campaign through the Zul'Aman segment, then follow a short side‑quest chain in Haranar involving Kuri’s tasks...

By Hardcore Gamer
Why AI-Generated Games Lack Depth and How to Add It
NewsMar 14, 2026

Why AI-Generated Games Lack Depth and How to Add It

The article explains why AI‑generated games often feel shallow and offers a step‑by‑step guide to add depth through meaningful choices, skill progression, reactive environments, and narrative hints. It emphasizes iterating on the core loop, testing on Astrocade, and layering mechanics...

By Onrec
Where to Farm Petrified Root in WoW Midnight
NewsMar 14, 2026

Where to Farm Petrified Root in WoW Midnight

World of Warcraft: Midnight players are scrambling for Petrified Root, a high‑demand crafting reagent required in roughly 60 recipes across several professions. The item can drop from delves, heroics, Mythic 0 dungeons, prey caches, the Artisan’s Consortium payout, or be bought...

By Hardcore Gamer
When Are Solos Coming to Warzone Black Ops Royale?
NewsMar 14, 2026

When Are Solos Coming to Warzone Black Ops Royale?

Call of Duty: Warzone's Black Ops Royale launched without a solo playlist, prompting strong community demand for a single‑player option. Raven Software responded on X, confirming that solo matches will appear as a private‑match mode next week to gather balance...

By Dot Esports
Riot Games Confirms that Voice Chat Is Coming to League of Legends
NewsMar 14, 2026

Riot Games Confirms that Voice Chat Is Coming to League of Legends

Riot Games officially confirmed that native voice chat will be added to League of Legends, following a high‑profile datamine that revealed internal development. The company cites advances in moderation technology and its Honor system as reasons it can now address...

By Dot Esports
Jynxzi Reveals Lineup of Streamers Competing in His CS2 Tournament
NewsMar 14, 2026

Jynxzi Reveals Lineup of Streamers Competing in His CS2 Tournament

Popular Twitch personality Jynxzi announced a 4v4 Counter‑Strike 2 tournament featuring more than 20 well‑known streamers, slated for March 15. The lineup mixes mainstream creators such as xQc and Adin Ross with CS2‑focused personalities like OhnePixel and Spoit. Critics argue...

By Dot Esports