During the Xbox Developer Summit keynote address at GDC 2026, Microsoft Gaming revealed that it plans to ship alpha version development kits of the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, in 2027. Xbox is also planning on “rolling out new ways to play some of the most iconic games from our past” to celebrate the brand’s 25th anniversary in 2026, and Xbox mode will be releasing on Windows 11 for desktop PCs and handhelds in April in select markets. Windows 11’s Xbox mode previously made its debut on ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices.
“We’re continuing to push innovation for our next 25 years with our team hard at work on our next-generation first-party console: Project Helix is designed to play your Xbox console and PC games, delivering leading performance and ushering in the next generation of console gaming,” said Xbox vice president of next generation Jason Ronald on Xbox Wire.
Ronald continued, “As part of our multi-year partnership with AMD, we are shaping the future of rendering and simulation. Project Helix is powered by a custom AMD SoC and co-designed for the next generation of DirectX and FSR to unlock what comes next.”
Cosen and Animu Game have announced that action-adventure game Forward to the Sky is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on July 9. The PS4 and PS5 versions of Forward to the Sky will include English and Japanese voice-overs, and English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese text support.
The PS5 version will be sold physically and digitally in Japan. A physical Standard Edition will be available for 4,400 yen, and the Limited Edition will be available for 9,900 yen featuring the original soundtrack, acrylic stand, a pinup card, and a digital art book.
Forward to the Sky is currently available now for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
Story
Once upon a time, there was a great tower in the sky. People were mining crystal with delight during the prosperous days. Until that disaster happened…… Time past, the history had been forgotten. And now, it emerged from the clouds again – the sky tower.
Game
Reveal the story of the sky tower!
Forward to the Sky is a third person action-adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level.
Feature
Puzzle platforming, a game features a mixture of puzzles, action and adventure. Relaxing mood, bright art, adventurous but peaceful music, simple control and combat. A game everyone is able to finish and provides additional fun of difficulty to hardcore players.
There are 6 unique levels to be explored. Battle the elements, run through the traps and play with interactive mechanisms to solve the puzzles. Find your path to discover the story in the sky!
A newly launched website has announced that a TV anime adaptation of Nazuna Miki and Tsukasa Araki’s So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? (Tensei Goblin dakedo Shitsumon Aru?) manga is in production. The So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? anime will premiere in October 2026, and a new teaser visual, the main cast, and staff members were revealed.
Ryūta Kawahara directs the anime at BAKKKA. Yūichirō Momose handles the series scripts, Hiroyuki Saita is the character designer, Hiroto Morishita is the sound director, and Takenoko Boy composes the anime’s music at INCS Toenter.
Miki and Araki launched the manga on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website in 2020. Shueisha will release the manga’s 14th compiled book volume on March 18, and Yen Press will publish the 10th volume on May 26 in English.
Here’s a description of the manga’s story, via Yen Press:
Office worker Akira Yagami’s altruistic nature usually gets him the short end of the stick. When he dies after saving a kid from oncoming traffic…he reincarnates in another world as a goblin?! Normally, goblins only live for seven days, but Akira’s newfound powers let him defy the species’ normal life span…and are the key to his path to becoming the strongest goblin ever!
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital have announced Gran Turismo 7 update 1.68 will release on March 12 with three new cars and multiple new World Circuits events. Unlike previous updates, no new Extra Menus or featured Curations were added with the update.
Gran Turismo 7 update 1.68 adds the Chevrolet Camaro 1969 Race-Mod (Gran Turismo original restomod Z28), Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) ’91, and Renault Captur S Edition TCe 140 ’21 cars. The following World Circuits events will be added:
European Sunday Cup 400
Dragon Trail – Gardens Reverse
Japanese Clubman Cup 550
Kyoto Driving Park – Yamagiwa Reverse
American Clubman Cup 700
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
World Touring Car 800
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
A new trailer and batch of screenshots were also revealed:
Polyphony Digital released the Gran Turismo 7 Spec III update and Power Pack DLC on December 4, 2025. The update introduced a slew of content, including eight new cars, a new cinematic intro, a data logger feature, a new Circuit Experience, the Yas Marina Circuit and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve tracks, and much more. Power Pack released for $29.99 and features 50 races spanning 20 categories, including 24-hour endurance races. The DLC includes 5,000,000 in-game Credits as an added bonus as well.
Gran Turismo 7 and the game’s free demo, My First GT, available now for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Players may complete the demo to earn bonuses in Gran Turismo 7. Regular updates can be found at the official Gran Turismo blog.
Idea Factory International has announced that Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is coming PC via Steam on April 15. Ahead of the Steam version’s launch, a Calamity Angels: Special Delivery demo is available now, allowing players progress as Yuri (choose between Type A or Type B versions), meet the Cutie Angels characters, and play the game’s first two episodes to experience the battle command system.
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Physical copies are available at the Idea Factory International Online Store, starting at $39.99/€44.99/£39.99 for the Standard Edition. The Plus Edition costs $54.99/£49.99/€54.99 and includes:
Physical Game
Hardcover Art Book (52 pages)
Postcard Set
Slipcase (holds Hardcover Art Book and Postcard Set)
Reversible Cover Sleeve
Exclusive Trading Card
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:
About Calamity Angels: Special Delivery
Lead a rag-tag group of kooky carriers in this delivery service RPG as they protect and trek packages through treacherous terrains, unruly monsters, and meet other sneaky delivery service teams ready to stake their claim as the best delivery service in the Orkotris Region!
A new adventure awaits with every package!
In the Mood for Battle? – Running a tip-top delivery service means mailing out orders AND keeping your crew in check. Watch their moods—if they’re unhappy, they might ignore your commands, but their negligence could deliver positive surprises and even victories in battle!
Out for Delivery! – Head to the Bulletin Board and see what deliveries await! Inspect the parcel, pack it tightly (no gaps allowed!), and assemble your crew with the right gear (to bonk any pesky foes) and tools for a smooth drop-off. Each successful drop-off delivers sweet rewards your way, so handle with care!
Delivery in 3-5 Business Days (Unless you Run into a Boss) – Start your adventure with a roulette spin to determine your next move. Land on shop spaces for goodies, collect special packages for rewards, and maybe tackle some sneaky bosses along the way!
Kei Nanameda… Delivers! – From the character designer of Mary Skelter and Death end re;Quest, Kei Nanameda presents a fresh delivery service world with lively dialogue, intense battles, and a quirky cast full of energy!
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog for March 2026 featuring Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Persona 5 Royal, Tekken Dark Resurrection, and much more. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members have access to this updated game catalog starting March 17, 2026.
Every month, PlayStation Plus Game Catalog brings several PlayStation 5 games to subscribers. Alongside a number of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games, PlayStation Plus members gain access to PlayStation VR2 titles and classics from the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog for March 2026
The full list of March 2026 Game Catalog titles for PlayStation Plus may be found below, via PlayStation Blog:
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | PS5
Purge the relentless Tyranid swarms as legendary Space Marine Titus in a spectacular new campaign. Enjoy intense, gory and fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen, from the creators of blockbuster co-op shooter World War Z. Hold at bay the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on far-flung planets with your deadly abilities and devastating weaponry. Uncover dark secrets to drive back the everlasting night and prove your ultimate loyalty to humanity. Defend the Imperium as your own Space Marine in endlessly brutal and replayable PvE missions supporting up to three players. Pick from six classes, unlocking new skills and cosmetics as you progress. Wage eternal war on your enemies in ferocious 6v6 PvP matches and bring glory to your faction.
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 | PS5
Step into the All-Madden legacy this season. Experience generational playmakers, unlock rewards, and celebrate football’s greatest coach. EA Sports Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system trained on thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data to deliver more explosive gameplay – with new player-specific traits, authentic playstyles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches. Burst upfield like Saquon with updated player movement to reflect the explosive athleticism only the NFL can deliver.
Persona 5 Royal | PS5, PS4
Re-join the Phantom Thieves in a massively expanded and reworked version of the critically-lauded RPG. Expanding on the original 2017 release, Persona 5 Royal comes packed with new characters, confidants, story and locations, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to never-before-seen areas. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas – demons from within the dream-like dungeons that will fight for you – customise your personal Thieves Den, discover a newly added story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more. Persona 5 Royal retains its signature visual style, while award-nominated composer Shoji Meguro also returns with an all-new soundtrack. Wear the mask. Reveal your truth.
Persona 5 Royal – Ultimate Edition | PS4
Persona 5 Royal Ultimate Edition includes the game and the Persona 5 Royal DLC Pack, including the costume, battle, and persona DLC found in the Persona 5 Royal Kasumi Costume Bundle, as well as the Persona 5 Royal Battle Bundle, and the Persona 5 RoyalPersona Bundle. Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series. Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways.
Blasphemous 2 | PS5, PS4
The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One. Awakened in a strange new land, and displaced from his final resting place, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets. Hordes of grotesque enemies stand in your way, awaiting final judgement by the brutal hand of the Penitent One, with titanic twisted bosses also lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance to return you to the grave from whence you came. How you tackle the labyrinthian world remains at your discretion, there is no wrong turn to be made, only scores to settle.
Metal Eden | PS5
Metal Eden is an adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. The advanced Hyper Unit Aska is sent on a suicide mission to rescue the citizens’ Cores from the vast monolithic city Moebius once a hopeful new home for humanity now turned into a deadly trap. Blast your way through the Internal Defence Corps in cybernetic warfare, confront the Engineers and uncover the mysteries of the project Eden. Dive into cybernetic warfare against the machine forces that protect the secrets of an artificial world. Fight a diverse roster of tough, agile mecha troops and elemental forces.
Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria | PS5
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria follows the Dwarves as they embark on a new adventure to reclaim their legendary home beneath the Misty Mountains. Summoned by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, players take control of a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria, known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf, in the depths below their very feet. Players will join forces to survive, craft, build and explore the iconic, sprawling mines. Courageous expeditioners will need to be vigilant as mysterious dangers await. Set in a procedurally generated Dwarven realm of Moria, no two adventures will be alike, and every expedition is traversable either solo or online with companions.
Astroneer | PS5, PS4
Reshape the ground under your feet as though it were made of clay. In Astroneer, players use their deform tool to dig, collect, shape and build anything they wish. Survive on and explore carefully crafted planets that can be entirely deformed and traversed. Our vast solar system includes 7 wondrous planets that players can travel between and explore every inch of, from the entire spherical surface, through treacherous layers of caves, all the way down to the mysterious core. Astroneer is better with friends. Group up with other players and work together to create massive industrial bases or to create fun games in the extensive creative sandbox.
PlayStation Plus Premium – Classics
Tekken Dark Resurrection | PS5, PS4
The popular 3D fighting game Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection breaks out of the arcade with all new systems and features! Experience the captivating stories of Armor King and newcomers Lili and Dragunov, unique openings and endings for each character, and even an all-new opening CG movie. Story Battle, Quick Battle, Arcade Battle, and Practice: all the modes you’ve come to expect from the series are here. Fight your way to the top of the leaderboards in Tekken Dojo, deal big damage to strike it rich in Gold Rush, or kick back with your favorite characters in a nice round of Tekken Bowl. Whether you’re in the mood for a hardcore challenge or just some casual mini-games, the options are endless. The highly acclaimed character customization features from the previous game are also included, so use the fight money you earn to purchase items and show off your own unique style!
*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.
The staff of Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3 just revealed the main promotional video, key visual, theme song artists, and April 1 premiere. The video also revealed and previewed the opening theme song “Jihankism” (“Vending Machinism”) by VIVARUSH, and the ending theme song “Mekurumeku Rendezvous” (Dazzling Rendezvous) by hololive VTuber duo FUWAMOCO.
Takashi Yamamoto will direct Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3 at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ. Tatsuya Takahashi will oversee the series scripts, Yūki Hagure’s original designs will be adapted into animation, and Naoki Yamauchi and Takahiro Sakai are the character designer.
Other returning staff members include:
Monster Design: Ryō Akizuki
Chief Animation Director: Naoki Yamauchi, Masaru Koseki, Mi Jung Hwang, Hyun Ju Song
Main Action Animator: Wen Shan Zhong
Deformed Character Design: Yukiko Ibe
Main Prop Design: Shigeyuki Koresawa (Digital Noise), Tom (Digital Noise)
Art Setting: Katsuhisa Takiguchi (Studio Tulip), Michiru Odaka (Digital Noise)
Art Director: Ken Naitō (Studio Tulip)
Compositing Director of Photography: Hisashi Matsumuko (STAR Laboratories)
Editing: Mutsumi Takemiya
Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
Music: Keita Takahashi, Yūta Uraki
Animation producer: Tetsuya TomiokaCrunchyroll is streaming the first two seasons of Reborn as a Vending Machine outside of Japan.
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Yen Press published the light novel series in English, and it describes the story:
After dying in a traffic accident, I find myself standing near an unfamiliar lake. My body won’t move, I can’t hear my voice, and when I try to shout in confusion, words that I never expected come out! “Get one free with a winner.” -it seems I’ve turned into a vending machine…! I can only do what actual vending machines can. It’s impossible to move by myself, and there’s no way for me to have any meaningful conversation-how am I going to survive some fantasy world’s dungeon like this?!
Kei Urana has announced that her Gachiakuta manga will return with its next chapter on March 25, marking the end of a near two-month hiatus. The Gachiakuta manga will presumably pick up with chapter 163.
Gachiakuta has been serialized as an ongoing series since February 2022 in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine. 18 volumes have been released for Gachiakuta so far, and the manga went on hiatus after the release of chapter 162.5 on February 3. Fans can catch up with the series in English on Kodansha’s K MANGA service.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, via Crunchyroll:
Crawl back from the abyss of Hell to change this lousy world!
Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss.
Then one day, he’s falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment—exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash.
Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!
Natsume has announced Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, the next entry in the Harvest Moon series, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. A release date has not been announced, but new screenshots, a message from Natsume CEO Hiro Maekawa, and several new details about the farming-sim were released
“We are excited to show off more of the new features of Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea over the coming months,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “We have special pre-order bonuses and editions planned that Harvest Moon fans and newcomers alike will love adding to their collections. Stay tuned to learn more about the mysterious Guardian Spirits of Teradea, new gameplay mechanics, and more!”
Get the full details on the new title below, courtesy of Natsume:
The mist of the Forest of Echoes now covers the land of Teradea, and outside of Bloomfield Village where you were raised, wild wolves appear at night. There are even rumors of a large guardian wolf that rules them all…but you and your best friend are about to change that!
Throwing caution to the wind, you’ll set out on a mission to tame those wolves and end up unlocking a journey far greater than you imagined. Help the Guardian Spirits to revive and revitalize Teradea! Visit the port village of Tidewind to uncover what’s causing the storms there. Trek to the mining village of Quarrytop to get to the bottom of the mystery of the earthquakes that are happening. Then, stay in the once-thriving town and cultural center of Maplehill to revive its fading light and community.
Between your travels, tend your farm, raise animals, harvest crops, and build a life for yourself. Guided by the Harvest Goddess and aided by the friends you’ll make in each of the villages, you’ll find new ways to grow, explore, and lend a hand wherever it’s needed. As friendships deepen and the seasons pass, the truth behind the mist will slowly come into focus. With the support of those you’ve helped — and those who stand beside you — you may discover a way to lift the veil from the Forest of Echoes and let Teradea flourish once more!
Key Features:
Ten New Love Interests: Woo five all-new bachelors and five all-new bachelorettes! Marry whoever your heart desires!
New Exploration Abilities: Jump to hidden locations and climb ladders and vines to reach new heights and gather resources.
Animal Companion System: Bring your pets and animals on the road to adventure together! Each animal companion and mount has special abilities to help you explore uncharted territory.
Untamed Wilderness: Evade and escape wild animals like wolves, bears, and tigers! Keep your wits about you and don’t let yourself get caught, or you’ll lose items you’ve collected and end up back at your farm!
Island Life: Obtain nautical charts to locate remote islands to treasure hunt and befriend rare animals that you won’t find on the mainland.
Make Everyone Happilia: Help villagers and contribute to the development of Teradea to gain Happilia!
During the “Nippon Ichi Software UNTITLED//” broadcast, Nippon Ichi Software has revealed multiple new titles, updates on upcoming games like 2D side-scrolling action game GOBBLE, and the Nippon Ichi PC Games distribution service for Windows.
A new demo for upcoming “fairy tale destruction” adventure game Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu will be released soon. The game’s first public hands-on demo will be available at Happinet Game Fes! 2026 at Bellesalle Akihabara from March 28 to 29, one month ahead of the game’s launch on April 30 in Japan for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
A PlayStation 5 version of Yomawari: Lost in the Dark was also announced, and it’s available now in Japan. A new demo for guruguru’s dungeon crawler RPG Curse Warrior is available now, but save data doesn’t carry over to the full game when it launches on March 26 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 in Japan.
Nippon Ichi Software will release Prinny Sugoroku, a new party game launching this fall in Japan for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam for 7,678 yen (tax included).
Nippon Ichi Software will publish Rudel’s new The Witch and the Hundred Knight game for Android and iOS. The game will be released in fiscal year 2026 in Japan, and more updates will be revealed at a later date.
Nippon Ichi PC Games is now available in Japan, offering players a direct way to experience the company’s games on PC. Players can buy the game at Nippon1.jp Shop, install it on the Nippon Ichi PC Games application, and play the game on PC.
One of the first new games that will be available on Nippon Ichi PC Games is GOBBLE, which launches on September 24 in Japan for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the aforementioned launcher. A new trailer was also released, and the game’s Steam page is now live.
Lastly, here’s an overview of GOBBLE, via Steam:
An action platformer that features cartoony visuals, smooth animations, flashy graphics, and a dark, pop-art style!
GOBBLE up everything!
GOBBLE is a 2D action platformer with eating as its central theme. Venture out into the world searching for your missing family, armed with a “sickle” that devours monsters to get stronger.
Despite the supposed eradication of monsters, our protagonist, Rute, finds himself confronted by a large group of them, and just as things appear to be turning grim, a solitary bird-like monster appears before him, saying:
“Take me as thy weapon.”
From then on, guided by this hungry creature, Rute’s peaceful everyday life gradually became anything but.
“I HUNGER!”
Charming cartoon-ish graphics!
The protagonist’s partner is a sickle?!
At the center of the story are two characters: Rute, a young boy who longs for his family, and Kamael, a monster who treats Rute like his own personal manservant. Their interactions are part of what makes GOBBLE so much fun.
Highly-Expressive Characters
The characters are a joy to behold. With an SD pop-art style and constantly changing expressions, they infuse the story with rich emotion.
Like a Scene from a Comic Book
The story plays out with dynamic cutscenes that look like something right out of a comic. Experience the kind of thrills you could never get from simply reading static text!
DASH! HOP!
There’s always plenty of exciting things going on on-screen, and even more onomatopoeia to choose from!
JAB! WHIZ!
…and even more comic-book style sound effects for every action the characters take!
The Key to the Game Is “Hunting for Prey”
Devour the world and steal its power!
Accompanying Rute on his adventure is Kamael, a monster with bird-like features who speaks the human language. However, he’s quite unusual for a monster, in that he enjoys preying on others, and can use their powers as his own.
Together, they’ll encounter a lot of monsters on their travels! Use Kamael’s power to help you face down the attacking hordes and make them your prey!
Feeding on them like this will provide you with all kinds of benefits, depending on the type of monster consumed–such as additional hearts for your health gauge–that will make clearing stages way easier.
