formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
A lot is riding on the success of the latest multiplayer online shooter from Halo creator Bungie, a DayGlo spectacular that whisks players to a far-off planet mired in an endless battle for resources. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/mar/12/marathon-is-a-stylishly-merciless-video-game-built-for-cut-throat-times
Last year’s celebrated French hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nominated in 12 categories this year, with Ghost of Yōtei, Dispatch, Death Stranding 2 and Indiana Jones also making strong showings. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/mar/12/bafta-games-awards-2026-clair-obscur-and-dispatch-lead-the-nominations
Since 2016, the cosy, inclusive, non-heteronormative escapism of the beloved farming sim has inspired a community of devoted fans, and helped it shift 50m units. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/mar/02/stardew-valley-at-10-the-anticapitalist-game-that-cures-burnout-and-inspires-queer-art
From the ghostly Shutter Story to road trip adventure Outbound and strategy puzzler Titanium Court, here are the titles we enjoyed the most from this year’s Steam Next Fest showcase. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/mar/03/five-of-the-most-interesting-upcoming-indie-games
Rahul Purini also spoke about the company’s co-production strategy and what challenges remain for bringing anime to Western audiences: “That discovery piece is the biggest thing.” Source: Crunchyroll President on Games and Gachiakuta at Anime Expo
Ubisoft’s historical fiction series returns with its best adventure in years. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/mar/18/assassins-creed-shadows-a-historic-frolic-through-feudal-japan