Latest Gaming News

đź“…March 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Gaming headlines feature Nintendo's Mario Day plans and PAX East attendance, Capcom Spotlight reveals, 15 new GeForce NOW titles led by Crimson Desert, Xbox's Project Helix tease, and PlayStation studio closures.
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Nintendo Announces Three New Mario Games for Switch Online on Mario Day 2026

Nintendo is adding Mario vs. Donkey Kong (GBA), Mario Tennis (Virtual Boy), and Mario Clash (Virtual Boy) to Nintendo Switch Online for Mario Day 2026.Source 1 This expands the retro Mario library amid fan excitement for more surprises.Source 1 The announcement coincides with preparations for major events this month.Source 1

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Nintendo Confirms Presence at PAX East 2026

Nintendo will attend PAX East starting March 26, 2026, sparking speculation about unannounced first-party games and reveals.Source 1 Fans anticipate showcases beyond known titles like Tomodachi Life.Source 1 This follows their Mario Day updates and signals active promotion.Source 1

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GeForce NOW Adds 15 New Games in March, Led by Crimson Desert

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW welcomes 15 titles this month, headlined by open-world action-adventure Crimson Desert launching March 19.Source 2 Weekly additions include Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Slay the Spire 2, and Death Stranding Director’s Cut.Source 2 Other highlights: John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (March 12) and Nova Roma (March 26).Source 2

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Microsoft Teases Next-Gen Xbox 'Project Helix' with PC Fusion

Microsoft unveiled Project Helix, a next-gen Xbox console blending console and PC gaming for unified ecosystem play.Source 4 New CEO Asha Sharma highlighted superior performance for Xbox and PC titles.Source 4 Launch expected around 2027 with scarce details so far.Source 4

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PlayStation Closes Bluepoint Games, Ends Bloodborne Remake Hopes

Sony shut down Bluepoint Games, dashing prospects for a Bloodborne remake.Source 5 The studio closure reflects broader PlayStation shifts, including reduced PC focus.Source 5 Industry analyst Jason Schreier discusses live service pushes and AAA challenges.Source 5

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Capcom Spotlight March 2026 Livestream Airs Today

Capcom's first 2026 Spotlight at 2pm PT covers updates on Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections, Street Fighter 6, and more.Source 7 The 30-minute event promises news, announcements, and reveals.Source 7 Trailers highlight key titles amid fan anticipation.Source 11

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Genshin Impact Tops February 2026 Gacha Revenue Rankings

Genshin Impact earned $55.2 million in February 2026, down from January but still leading gacha titles.Source 3 Wooding Waves surged to $46 million, while Naruto Mobile hit $38.5 million.Source 3 Rankings show shifting momentum in mobile gaming earnings.Source 3

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Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Launches with $1M Prize Pool

King's Candy Crush All Stars kicked off March 5 in LA, hosted by Marshawn Lynch and Erin Andrews, with a $1 million prize.Source 10 Open to Level 5+ players worldwide through April 8 across 25 markets.Source 10 New features include Multiplier Tokens for 10x score boosts.Source 10

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Unity Pre-GDC Livestream Details Version 6.4 Updates

Unity's product update highlighted URP graphics improvements, CoreCLR progress, in-app purchases, and Steam support for 6.4.Source 8 Platform Toolkit enhancements aim to boost developer efficiency.Source 8 IAP early access available for premium content sales.Source 8

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AWS Hosts Major GDC 2026 Events at Metreon

AWS takes over City View for GDC March 9-12, demoing GameLift DDoS Protection and AI tools.Source 6 Events include Women in Games celebration and Rovio's GenAI session on Angry Birds assets.Source 6 Developer Summit covers gameplay innovation and LiveOps.Source 6

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Lamborghini Enters Fortnite with Fast ForWorld Experience

Automobili Lamborghini expands into Fortnite via immersive Fast ForWorld brand universe.Source 14 The March 6 announcement brings exclusive automotive content to the battle royale.Source 14 It enhances gaming's luxury brand integrations.Source 14

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Cyberpunk 2077 Joins Xbox Game Pass This Week

CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077 is added to Xbox Game Pass amid March 5-11 gaming highlights.Source 12 The update aligns with Capcom reveals and Mario Day prep.Source 12 Expect major announcements and upcoming releases.Source 12