While there were a few things we knew to expect from today's Xbox Partner Preview event, like a new look at Stranger Than Heaven and the reveal of a new STALKER 2 expansion, there was a lot we didn't know about before the show. Like the reveal of Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, or that Sniper Elite and Atomfall developer Rebellion's next game would be a first-person, sci-fi survival horror game called Alien Deathstorm. The trailer (which you can see below) begins with the game's protagonist, who Rebellion is mysteriously keeping unnamed for now, only referring to them as "The […]

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After its 1.0 launch consisted of Supergiant's first-ever sequel only being available on PC and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, today, during the Xbox Partner Preview for March 2026, we learned that Hades 2 will finally make its debut on PlayStation and Xbox consoles next month, on April 14, 2026. This arrival comes a little more than six months after its initial 1.0 launch, rounding out the remaining platforms for Hades 2 and ending the limited console exclusivity that Nintendo enjoyed. On Xbox, it'll be available as an 'Xbox Play Anywhere' title, meaning you'll be able to play it on your Series […]

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Weappy Studio's upcoming 2D platforming adventure, The Eternal Life of Goldman, was showcased today during the Xbox Partner Preview event. We got a new trailer with a lot of new gameplay snippets we hadn't seen in previous trailers, and the news that a demo is now available for Xbox Series X/S players after it was already available on Steam. We also learned that when The Eternal Life of Goldman does arrive, it'll be available on Xbox Game Pass on day-one. But, one key thing we did not learn from today's trailer, is when it'll be arriving, as it still, unfortunately, […]

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Earlier this month, before we even knew that there would be an Xbox Partner Preview event today, a new Hunter: The Reckoning game seemed to leak in a truly bizarre way. An update pushed to RoboCop: Rogue City on Steam briefly changed the game players had in their library from RoboCop to what was clearly an early build for an in-development project called Hunter: The Reckoning. It didn't seem like anything more than extremely odd at the time. It's rare, if not unheard of, that a developer pushes an update for one game that essentially replaces it with another. There […]

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During the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview showcase, Ukrainian developer GSC Game World announced STALKER 2: Cost of Hope, the first story expansion for the open world first-person shooter game. The studio describes Cost of Hope as a massive expansion that is set to add "dozens" of hours of nonlinear gameplay when it debuts this Summer on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S and X. In STALKER 2: Cost of Hope, players take the role of Skif once again as he navigates events unfolding alongside Heart of Chornobyl. After installing the DLC, a signal on the PDA will trigger […]

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Microsoft had its first Xbox showcase of the year back in January, giving us new looks at upcoming games like Fable and Forza Horizon 6. Now, the next showcase has been pencilled in, and it is happening later this week. 

Notably, this next Xbox games showcase will be the first under Microsoft's new head of Xbox, Asha Sharma, who took over following Phil Spencer's retirement last month. However, this showcase will be a ‘partner preview', showcasing new games and updates to previously released titles from third-party studios, so don't expect any major exclusive game announcements.

The Xbox Partner Preview will take place on March 26th at 5PM UK time. Some titles already confirmed to appear include STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Stranger Then Heaven and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.

Microsoft also promises “new reveals, world premieres and Xbox Game Pass announcements” as part of the stream.

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Valve has officially released the SteamOS 3.8.0 update to the Preview branch, and while the patch notes are extensive, one line has stood out: “Initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware”. This confirmation comes at a critical time, following a wave of release date uncertainty due to memory shortages.

By baking support for the OS directly into the OS, Valve is signalling that, despite the global RAM crisis and supply chain hurdles, the Steam Machine is very much alive. The update even includes improved video memory management for discrete GPUs, a feature unnecessary for the Steam Deck but vital for the high-performance RDNA 3/3.5 silicon powering the Steam Machine.

For existing Steam Deck owners, the update also provides “preliminary support for hibernation” for the original LCD model. For years, Deck users have struggled with a sleep mode that drains the battery at times. This new hibernation state aims to mimic the deep-sleep functionality of a Windows laptop, effectively preserving battery life for weeks rather than days. The feature is currently tucked away in BIOS v133 and may not yet appear as a dedicated UI toggle for all testers. The LCD model is also receiving a “Memory Power Down” option and the return of “Bluetooth Wake”, allowing docked users to wake their device using a wireless remote or controller.

Beyond the Deck, SteamOS 3.8.0 also reduces input latency for handheld controllers from a standard 5 to 8ms to a staggering 100 to 500 microseconds. The update also adds native TDP control and speaker audio support to the Asus ROG Xbox Ally series, as well as full controller support for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and OneXPlayer F1. By updating the desktop mode to KDE Plasma 6.4.3 and switching to Wayland by default, Valve has also enabled HDR and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support for external displays, ensuring that when the Steam Machine does eventually land in the living room, it will be fully compatible with the latest 8K and high-refresh-rate OLED TVs.

KitGuru says: Seeing the Steam Machine mentioned in the patch notes suggests a launch might be around the corner, but if the current memory situation doesn't improve, then Valve may have a hard time meeting demand, or getting the price as low as consumers expected.