The news of the week (#8 2026)

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By Rita Ora

Quite a varied week in which on the same day we attended the presentation of Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Wave and saw the first image of the live-action series God of War. We have also echoed the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, which is the first game to use the PSSR scaling improvements available on PS5 Pro, detailed the campaign and progression system of Forza Horizon 6, discovered Overwatch Rush and met the new team that leads Assassin's Creed. In addition, Nacon has declared insolvency.

This week we've also noted several release dates, including Samson: A Tyndalston Story (April 8), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction (April 25), and Marvel's Wolverine (September 15). On the other hand, Game Pass Ultimate has improved the streaming in the cloud on console until reaching 1440p, while Amazon, in addition to closing King of Meat, has announced that it will not publish the driving game from Maverick Games, a team led by the creative director of Forza Horizon.

In the Internet category we close the chapter on the purchase of Warner Bros., which has finally ended up in the hands of Paramount after Netflix has withdrawn from the bidding. The same amount that Paramount will pay for Warner Bros. is what OpenAI has raised in its latest round of financing: $110 billion contributed by Amazon, Nvidia and Softbank. Sticking with AI, Meta has agreed to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs. Finally, Samsung has presented the family of smartphones Galaxy S26, while Gigabyte has launched a 27-inch OLED monitor for less than 400 euros.

Nintendo

Xbox

  • Forza Horizon 6 details its Japanese campaign and progression system.
  • Overwatch Rush, a top-down hero shooter designed for mobile devices, announced.
  • Game Pass Ultimate raises streaming to 1440p on Xbox consoles and ROG Xbox Ally receives improvements.
  • Towerborne, a side-scrolling action RPG, is getting a big update and coming to PS5.

PlayStation
PC/mobile
Multiplatform

  • Nacon Connect 2026 will take place on March 4 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Ubisoft puts veterans who have worked on Black Flag and Origins at the helm of Assassin's Creed.
  • Amazon closes King of Meat and refunds all purchases.
  • Summer Game Fest 2026 will take place from June 5 to 8.
  • Mouse: PI For Hire delays its release to April 16.
  • The creative director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance takes a step back and aims to bring the game to the cinema.
  • Nacon, publisher of Styx and Hell Is Us, declares insolvency and evaluates all options to continue operating.
  • Amazon will not publish the open-world driving game from the developers of Forza Horizon.
  • Ninja Gaiden 4 will receive additional content with new chapters for the campaign and weapons on March 4.
  • The creative director of the next Assassin's Creed is leaving Ubisoft.
  • Skate developer Full Circle lays off part of its staff.
  • PowerWash Simulator 2 will receive the Adventure Time Pack content on April 9.
  • Marvel MaXimum Collection announced, a compilation that brings together six classic games.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II adds the Techmarine as a new playable class.
  • The new installment of the puzzle game We Were Here announced.
  • The beat' em up He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will be released on April 28.
  • Samson, a noir action game from the creator of Just Cause, will be available on April 8.
  • Available Resident Evil Requiem, a survival horror with Grace Ashcroft and an action game with Leon Kennedy.
  • Announced Stage Tour, the new rhythm game from the developers of Guitar Hero.
  • Tales of Berseria Remastered launch trailer.

Technology/Internet

  • Yoko Taro, creator of Nier, will be the screenwriter of the new Evangelion series.
  • Gigabyte launches the GO27Q24, a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor for less than 400 euros.
  • Meta agrees with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of GPUs and the right to acquire 10% of the company.
  • Discord delays the launch of age verification globally.
  • Samsung announces the Galaxy S26 series, a conservative update to its flagship smartphone.
  • Netflix withdraws from the purchase of Warner Bros. after Paramount has improved its offer.
  • OpenAI raises $110 billion with investments from Amazon, Nvidia and Softbank.
  • First image of Kratos and Atreus in the God of War series.
  • Paramount confirms the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion.