Games where players engage in close-combat duels, usually one-on-one, using combos and special moves. Focus is on timing and mastery of character abilities.
Excitement abounds as the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview unveils a plethora of anticipated games, including “The Eternal Life of Goldman,” “Hades 2,” “Vaunted,” “Moosa: Dirty Fate,” “Artificial Detective,” “Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl,” “Bluey’s Happy Snaps,” and “Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen.” With releases spanning across various platforms, there’s something captivating for every gaming enthusiast!
Looking forward to the exciting lineup of games joining Xbox Game Pass in 2026 and 2027, including Frog Squad in June 2026, Ascend to Zero on July 13, 2026, and immediate availability for The Eternal Life of Goldman, along with several Day One launches such as Alien Deathstorm and Moosa: Dirty Fate!
Delve into the captivating world of ‘Marty Supreme’, a film that follows Marty Mauser’s tumultuous journey from the streets of New York to the World Ping-Pong Championship, offering a unique blend of sports, romance, and urban adventure.
Get ready to experience the adrenaline rush of Screamer, a fresh arcade racing game with a unique Japanese anime atmosphere, offering diverse gameplay mechanics, immersive content, and multiplayer options!
Experience the timeless adventure of Goldman, a new platformer game by Weappy Studio, now available for demo on Xbox Series X|S and coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch, with stunning 70s-90s animation-inspired art and classic gameplay that will transport you back in time!
Get ready, gamers! Mewgenics is gearing up to bring their popular games to more platforms, expanding their reach beyond PC and delighting players on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 soon.
Embark on an engaging journey with Pokémon Champions – a free, mobile game that brings classic turn-based battles to life while offering deep strategic gameplay and opportunities for customization, potentially revolutionizing the Pokémon landscape for newer generations.
Celebrating their successful year, Square Enix emerged as the top publisher in 2025, with critically acclaimed titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Octopath Traveler 0 contributing to an impressive average Metacritic score of 84 or higher.
Get ready, trainers! Pokémon Champions, the multiplayer game focusing on competitive battles and continuous updates, arrives on Nintendo Switch and its successor on April 8th, offering a new era of battles with familiar training systems and a potential home for the competitive circuit.
With the upcoming policy change in May 2026, Nintendo is set to offer lower prices for digital games compared to physical ones, starting with “Yoshi And The Mysterious Book.