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Massive Lineup of 2026 Games Announced Including Forza Horizon 6 and Marathon
2026 promises blockbuster releases like Forza Horizon 6 launching May 19th on Xbox Game Pass day one, alongside Ephellion this spring and Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter on March 5th. Other highlights include Armmitus roguelite actioner, Life is Strange Reunion on March 26th, and a new Dead or Alive game confirmed by Team Ninja.
Invincible tag team fighter arrives April 30th with original voice actors.
Word Cloud Trivia Tops 2026 Mobile Puzzle/Trivia App Rankings
AppInsights Research Group's 2026 report crowns Word Cloud Trivia as the #1 daily puzzle/trivia app with a 4.9-star rating, surpassing NYT Games due to innovative word-cloud visuals and high retention. The segment grew 28% in 2025, favoring solo-first, visually immersive designs for 3-5 minute sessions.
Users praise its addictive 'aha!' moments and accessibility.
Top 25 Indie Games Set for March 2026 Release
A strong indie slate for March includes Homura Hime's anime-style bullet hell combat, Haunted Lands' twisted visuals, and Solateria among others like Planet of Lana II and OPUS: Prism Peak. Slay the Spire 2 is tipped as game of the month, building on the roguelite deckbuilder's legacy with new heroes.
Titles span soulslikes, action platformers, and RPGs.
Epic Games Acquires Meshcapade for AI-Powered 3D Humans
Epic Games bought German AI firm Meshcapade to enhance digital human tech in Fortnite and Unreal Engine, building on MetaHuman for hyper-realistic characters. Meshcapade's tools convert video footage into high-fidelity 3D data for games, film, and virtual production.
Epic plans a new office in TĂĽbingen's Cyber Valley AI hub.
Massive 390TB Video Game Archive Myrient Shutting Down March 31
Myrient, hosting 390TB of classic games for preservation, will close on March 31 due to rising RAM/SSD/HDD costs from AI demand and insufficient donations. Creator covers $6,000+ monthly out-of-pocket; users urged to download data before shutdown.
Discord and Telegram channels remain for community preservation efforts.
Tencent Closes TiMi Montreal Studio Before Game Release
Tencent shuttered TiMi Montreal after five years of development on an unreleased title, leaving a promising team without a launch. Senior programmer expressed heartbreak over the lost potential of the project.
Highlights industry challenges with studio closures like Bluepoint and Wildlight.
Until Then Narrative Adventure Coming to Xbox Series in 2026
Maximum Entertainment and Polychroma Games announced Until Then for Xbox Series X|S later this year with Afterimages DLC. DLC adds tarot reading, baking minigames, dating apps, and new narrative chapters with returning characters.
Expands the intimate storytelling experience.
RGB International Reports 69% Revenue Drop in Q4 2025
Malaysian gaming distributor RGB saw group revenue plummet 69% in Q4 2025 due to lower sales post-bulk gaming product deals. Despite declines, the company maintains a solid outlook for recovery.
Impacts hardware distribution in the region.
Invincible Fighting Game Launches April 30th on Game Pass
A tag team fighter based on Invincible arrives April 30th as a day one Xbox Game Pass release, featuring original voice actors and series violence. Complements the animated show's grizzly action in multiplayer format.
Builds hype amid 2026's packed schedule.
Life is Strange Reunion Set for March 26th Release
Life is Strange Reunion launches March 26th on Game Pass, promising emotional storytelling with potential heartbreak. Continues the series' narrative depth in an open-world setting with extensive side quests.
A major day one title for subscribers.
New Dead or Alive Game Confirmed by Team Ninja
Team Ninja revealed a brand new Dead or Alive game in February, exciting fans of the long-running series. Positions it as key support for the franchise's future amid 2026's releases.
Details sparse but confirmed in development.