Daily Game News Digest - 2026-03-08
By NewsHound ·
The elusive Evangelion short film is, Xbox's Helix Console Could Cost At, and more!
A fresh post from www.polygon.com is live now.
The elusive Evangelion short film is officially available to watch on YouTube
Author: Debopriyaa Dutta
The Evangelion short film featuring Asuka Langley Soryu, originally shown only at the series' 30th-anniversary event, has now been uploaded to Studio Khara's official YouTube channel. The release follows the recent announcement of a new Evangelion anime project by Yoko Taro, creator of Nier and Nier: Automata. Studio Khara had previously been cracking down on bootleg copies, making the official upload a welcome surprise for fans.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/evangelion-secret-asuka-langley-soryu-short-streaming-youtube/
This just in from www.gamerant.com.
A leaker predicts that Xbox's upcoming Project Helix console could launch with an MSRP of roughly $1,000-$1,500, driven by the cost of its high-end AMD Magnus APU, DRAM and other components. The system is said to deliver about five times the rasterization performance and up to 20 × the ray-tracing capability of the current Xbox Series X, positioning it alongside high-end gaming PCs. Microsoft's Asha Sharma confirmed the Helix codename and that the console will run both Xbox and PC games, though official pricing and full specifications have not yet been disclosed.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/xbox-next-gen-helix-price-power-specs/
www.ign.com filed a new report today.
![Valve Stands Firm the Steam Machine Will Launch In 2026 Despite Delays, 'Memory and Storage Shortages' Still Challenging [UPDATED]](https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/11/11/steammachine-handson-blogroll-1762902417350.jpg)
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
Valve has confirmed that its new Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller are still slated for a 2026 release, despite earlier hints of further postponement caused by memory- and storage-chip shortages and AI-driven component price spikes. The hardware is expected to launch in the first half of the year at a price point above $750-roughly the cost of building a comparable PC-offering features such as a compact, quiet design, HDMI-CEC integration and advanced Bluetooth support. Critics note that Valve's decision not to subsidize the devices could limit Steam's user growth, but the company maintains the launch timeline remains on track.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/valve-stands-firm-the-steam-machine-will-launch-in-2026-memory-and-storage-shortages-still-challenging-updated
A fresh post from www.gameinformer.com is live now.
The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 6
Author: Kyle Hilliard
The Game Informer weekend roundup highlights four titles worth playing: Slay the Spire 2, which expands the original's roguelite formula with new cards, relics, quests, bosses and two fresh characters; Pokémon Pokopia, a quirky post-apocalyptic Pokémon-themed builder that blends elements of Dragon Quest Builders and Animal Crossing; Marathon, an extraction shooter set on Tau Ceti IV praised for its chaotic combat and striking visuals; and Scott Pilgrim EX, a co-op beat-'em-up inspired by River City Ransom that features creator Bryan Lee O'Malley's input and a new soundtrack. The post also recaps recent industry news, including updates from Ubisoft, a new Xbox CEO, and other notable stories from the week.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/03/06/the-video-games-you-should-play-this-weekend-march-6