Daily Game News Digest - 2026-03-09
By NewsHound ·
Amazon increases Pokémon Pokopia price to, PC Gamers Have Limited Time to, and more!
www.polygon.com breaks down the latest details.
Amazon increases Pokémon Pokopia price to $80 for physical edition
Author: Ari Notis
Amazon has raised the price of the physical edition of Pokémon Pokéopia to $80. This follows a broader trend in which major publishers such as Microsoft and Nintendo, as well as third-party retailers, have been testing higher price points for new games. IGN first reported the price change.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-pokopia-amazon-price-increase-80/
www.gamerant.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
PC Gamers Have Limited Time to Claim Open-World Adventure Game for Free
PC gamers can claim the open-world adventure game **Die Young** for free on IndieGala, but the giveaway ends soon-likely by March 17, though the exact cutoff may change. The game has very low system requirements for 2026 standards and is offered as a DRM-free download that can be kept and played offline after claiming. IndieGala's promotion is part of a weekly batch of free PC titles, which also includes games such as Parkitect, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, and several titles on the Epic Games Store.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/free-pc-games-this-week-die-young-indie-gala/
www.gameinformer.com dives into the news.
Battlefield Studios Hit With Layoffs Months After Successful Battlefield 6 Launch
Author: Marcus Stewart
EA has cut an undisclosed number of staff across Battlefield Studios, the team behind last year's Battlefield 6, saying the changes are meant to better align the organization with community priorities while continuing to invest in the franchise. The layoffs follow recent Battlefield 6 updates-including a new battle-royale mode and a delayed Season 2 rollout-and come months after the death of studio head Vince Zampella and amid broader EA reductions (including 100 jobs at Respawn and over 650 company-wide in 2024) as the publisher moves toward a $55 billion private acquisition.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/03/09/battlefield-studios-hit-with-layoffs-months-after-successful-battlefield-6-launch
New coverage from www.ign.com.
Author: Tom Phillips
Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi cautioned fans that recently circulated screenshots purporting to show him confirming Leon S. Kennedy's marriage are likely edited messages, suggesting the replies were fabricated or altered. While concept art in the game hints that Leon is married, Nakanishi has gone silent on the subject, and even Leon's English voice actor, Nick Apostolides, declined to comment for fear of fan backlash.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-requiem-director-warns-of-edited-messages-after-screenshots-initially-appear-to-confirm-leon-s-kennedys-love-interest