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The Switch 2 version is launching on the same day! www.gematsu.com/2026/03/sout...

Sorry for the late update. This was two separate tweets from the developer for some reason.

06.03.2026 23:19 👍 39 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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South of Midnight for PS5 launches March 31 The PlayStation 5 version of third-person action-adventure game South of Midnight will launch on March 31, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Compulsion Games announced.

South of Midnight for PS5 launches March 31

The PlayStation 5 version of third-person action-adventure game South of Midnight will launch on March 31, publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Compulsion Games announced.

06.03.2026 18:27 👍 37 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 3
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct set for March 9 Nintendo will host The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct on March 9 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / March 10 at 6:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (America, Europe, Japan).

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct set for March 9

Nintendo will host The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct on March 9 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / March 10 at 6:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (America, Europe, Japan).

06.03.2026 14:03 👍 20 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
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Soulmask launches April 10 alongside DLC ‘Shifting Sands’ Survival sandbox game Soulmask will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 10 alongside the Ancient Egypt-themed downloadable content "Shifting Sands," publisher Qooland Games and developer CampFire Studio announced.

Soulmask launches April 10 alongside DLC ‘Shifting Sands’

Survival sandbox game Soulmask will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 10 alongside the Ancient Egypt-themed downloadable content "Shifting Sands," publisher Qooland Games and developer CampFire…

06.03.2026 14:00 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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DAMON and BABY demo launches March 19 Arc System Works will release a demo for action adventure game DAMON and BABY for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 18 at 9:00 p.m. PT / March 19 at 12:00 a.m. ET, the company announced.

DAMON and BABY demo launches March 19

Arc System Works will release a demo for action adventure game DAMON and BABY for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 18 at 9:00 p.m. PT / March 19 at 12:00 a.m. ET, the company announced.

06.03.2026 06:15 👍 17 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 3
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Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle launches March 13 Roguelike action game Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam on March 13, developer KIC Games announced.

Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle launches March 13

Roguelike action game Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam on March 13, developer KIC Games announced.

06.03.2026 03:22 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Famitsu Sales: 2/23/26 – 3/1/26 [Update] Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of February 23, 2026 to March 1, 2026.

Famitsu Sales: 2/23/26 - 3/1/26 has been updated with software sales rankings 11 to 30 www.gematsu.com/2026/03/fami...

06.03.2026 02:10 👍 19 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio have announced action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide. Pre-orders are available now.

Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio have announced action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide.…

05.03.2026 23:27 👍 35 🔁 13 💬 1 📌 14
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launch trailer, screenshots Capcom has released the launch trailer and new screenshots for turn-based RPG sequel Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launch trailer, screenshots

Capcom has released the launch trailer and new screenshots for turn-based RPG sequel Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

05.03.2026 22:58 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword ‘Overview’ trailer Capcom has released a three-minute overview trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, as well as teased that it will "share more information in the coming days."

Onimusha: Way of the Sword ‘Overview’ trailer

Capcom has released a three-minute overview trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, as well as teased that it will "share more information in the coming days."

05.03.2026 22:48 👍 38 🔁 15 💬 0 📌 5
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Mega Man: Dual Override ‘Robot Master Design Contest’ finalists announced Capcom has announced the six finalists of the Mega Man: Dual Override "Robot Master Design Contest" held alongside the game's initial announcement.

Mega Man: Dual Override ‘Robot Master Design Contest’ finalists announced

Capcom has announced the six finalists of the Mega Man: Dual Override "Robot Master Design Contest" held alongside the game's initial announcement.

05.03.2026 22:47 👍 23 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 1
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Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection details online features Capcom has detailed the online features for "brother action RPG" collection Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection details online features

Capcom has detailed the online features for "brother action RPG" collection Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

05.03.2026 22:20 👍 21 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 2
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PRAGMATA release date moved up to April 17 Capcom has moved up hacking adventure game PRAGMATA from its previously announced April 24 release date to April 17. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

PRAGMATA release date moved up to April 17

Capcom has moved up hacking adventure game PRAGMATA from its previously announced April 24 release date to April 17. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

05.03.2026 22:09 👍 51 🔁 17 💬 0 📌 5
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Reminder: Bandai Namco will announce a new RPG in just about an hour from now: www.gematsu.com/event/bandai...

05.03.2026 21:56 👍 34 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 4
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Capcom Spotlight will begin in 15 minutes, featuring updates on Mega Man: Dual Override, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, PRAGMATA, and Street Fighter 6. Watch it here: www.gematsu.com/event/capcom...

05.03.2026 21:45 👍 21 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 4
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‘Next generation of Xbox console’ Project Helix announced Microsoft has announced "Project Helix," the "next generation of Xbox console."

‘Next generation of Xbox console’ Project Helix announced

Microsoft has announced "Project Helix," the "next generation of Xbox console."

05.03.2026 20:03 👍 25 🔁 5 💬 5 📌 36
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Go Home Annie: An SCP Game for PS5, Xbox Series launches March 31 SCP-inspired first-person horror investigation game Go Home Annie: An SCP Game will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 31 alongside a free update for the PC version, publisher Nordcurrent Labs and developer Misfit Village announced.

Go Home Annie: An SCP Game for PS5, Xbox Series launches March 31

SCP-inspired first-person horror investigation game Go Home Annie: An SCP Game will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on March 31 alongside a free update for the PC version, publisher Nordcurrent Labs and developer Misfit…

05.03.2026 17:09 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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skate. Early Access Season 3 begins March 10 Free-to-play physics-based skateboarding game skate. Early Access Season 3 will begin on March 10, with a new area, an updated skate.Pass, a new game mode, loadouts, tattoos, and new tricks, publisher Electronic Arts and developer Full Circle announced.

skate. Early Access Season 3 begins March 10

Free-to-play physics-based skateboarding game skate. Early Access Season 3 will begin on March 10, with a new area, an updated skate.Pass, a new game mode, loadouts, tattoos, and new tricks, publisher Electronic Arts and developer Full Circle announced.

05.03.2026 17:03 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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RUINER 2 announced for PC Reikon Games has announced RUINER 2, a cooperative action RPG sequel to the 2017-released RUINER. It will be available for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A release date was not announced.

RUINER 2 announced for PC

Reikon Games has announced RUINER 2, a cooperative action RPG sequel to the 2017-released RUINER. It will be available for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A release date was not announced.

05.03.2026 16:36 👍 27 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
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TRAIL OUT now available for PS5 Publisher Crytivo and developer GOOD BOYS have released racing action game TRAIL OUT for PlayStation 5 for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, the companies announced.

TRAIL OUT now available for PS5

Publisher Crytivo and developer GOOD BOYS have released racing action game TRAIL OUT for PlayStation 5 for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, the companies announced.

05.03.2026 16:22 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor launches March 17 Narrative adventure game Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on March 17, developer Dovetail Games announced. A physical Deluxe Edition distributed by Maximum Entertainment will follow for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch later in 2026.

Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor launches March 17

Narrative adventure game Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on March 17, developer Dovetail Games announced. A…

05.03.2026 16:16 👍 15 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 2
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The Coin Game launches March 19 Open-world arcade adventure game The Coin Game will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on March 19, publisher Kwalee and developer devotid announced.

The Coin Game launches March 19

Open-world arcade adventure game The Coin Game will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on March 19, publisher Kwalee and developer devotid announced.

05.03.2026 16:09 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Fishbowl launches April 2 Narrative adventure game Fishbowl will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on April 2, publisher Wholesome Games Presents and developer imissmyfriends.studio announced.

Fishbowl launches April 2

Narrative adventure game Fishbowl will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on April 2, publisher Wholesome Games Presents and developer imissmyfriends.studio announced.

05.03.2026 16:04 👍 16 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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Forza Horizon 6 – nine minutes of gameplay IGN has published a nine-minute gameplay video of Forza Horizon 6 as part of a month-long of exclusive coverage on the Japan-set open-world racing game.

Forza Horizon 6 – nine minutes of gameplay

IGN has published a nine-minute gameplay video of Forza Horizon 6 as part of a month-long of exclusive coverage on the Japan-set open-world racing game.

05.03.2026 15:08 👍 21 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The Relic: First Guardian coming to Switch 2 in 2026 Publisher Perp Games and developer Project Cloud Games will release dark fantasy action RPG The Relic: First Guardian for Switch in 2026, the companies announced. It will launch first for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on May 26.

The Relic: First Guardian coming to Switch 2 in 2026

Publisher Perp Games and developer Project Cloud Games will release dark fantasy action RPG The Relic: First Guardian for Switch in 2026, the companies announced. It will launch first for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on May 26.

05.03.2026 14:58 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator for Xbox Series launches March 26 The Xbox Series version of stock trading simulation game Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator will launch on March 26, publisher Frosty Pop, and publisher and developer Strange Scaffold announced announced.

Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator for Xbox Series launches March 26

The Xbox Series version of stock trading simulation game Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator will launch on March 26, publisher Frosty Pop, and publisher and developer Strange Scaffold announced announced.

05.03.2026 14:12 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Devil Jam for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch launches March 26 Metal-themed Survivors-like game Devil Jam will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch on March 26, developer Rogueside announced.

Devil Jam for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch launches March 26

Metal-themed Survivors-like game Devil Jam will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch on March 26, developer Rogueside announced.

05.03.2026 14:07 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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MotoGP 26 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC Milestone S.r.l. has announced MotoGP 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). It will launch on April 29.

MotoGP 26 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Milestone S.r.l. has announced MotoGP 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). It will launch on April 29.

05.03.2026 13:40 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered details Halu, Karulau, Touka, and Fuyu AQUAPLUS has released new information and screenshots for turn-based RPG Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered introudcing characters Halu, Karulau, Touka, and Fuyu.

Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered details Halu, Karulau, Touka, and Fuyu

AQUAPLUS has released new information and screenshots for turn-based RPG Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered introudcing characters Halu, Karulau, Touka, and Fuyu.

05.03.2026 13:28 👍 14 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 2
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Famitsu Sales: 2/23/26 – 3/1/26 Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of February 23, 2026 to March 1, 2026.

Famitsu Sales: 2/23/26 – 3/1/26

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of February 23, 2026 to March 1, 2026.

05.03.2026 13:07 👍 14 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2