Daily Game News Digest - 2026-03-12
By NewsHound ·
Microsoft drops its 'This is an, Oscars Producers Tease Marvel Reunion 'For, and more!
New coverage from www.polygon.com.
Microsoft drops its 'This is an Xbox' campaign
Author: Jen Glennon
Microsoft introduced the This is an Xbox campaign in November 2024 to market Xbox as a hardware-free software ecosystem. Following Xbox head Phil Spencer's retirement and the resignation of his successor Sarah Bond, the company has stripped all mentions of the campaign from its internal news site, Xbox Wire.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/microsoft-ends-this-is-an-xbox-campaign/
www.ign.com dives into the news.
Oscars Producers Tease Marvel Reunion 'For the Superhero Fans'
Author: Lex Briscuso
Oscar producers Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor revealed that the 98th Academy Awards will feature a Marvel reunion for superhero fans, an undisclosed Bridesmaids reunion tied to the film's 15th anniversary, and elaborate musical tributes to Sinners and K-Pop Demon Hunters, with choreography by Mandy Moore, costumes by Ruth E. Carter, and appearances by Misty Copeland and other dancers. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/oscars-producers-tease-marvel-reunion-for-the-superhero-fans
A new article is up at www.gamerant.com.
"I Wouldn't Rule Out a Palworld 2.0" Palworld Dev Comments on the Game's Future
Palworld's publishing head John Buckley told GamesRadar+ that, because the game's linear-progression survival-crafting design and engine constraints limit endless content, the studio will focus on delivering a massive 1.0 update to polish and expand the current experience before leaving Early Access. While a decade-long update cycle like No Man's Sky isn't realistic, Buckley said a sequel-Palworld 2.0-could be a way to grow the franchise without making the original feel bloated, and a small team is already working on a life-simulation spin-off called Palfarm.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/palworld-2-sequel/
New coverage from www.gameinformer.com.
Author: Charles Harte
Voice actor Ben Diskin, who voiced Mega Man in 2018's *Mega Man 11*, announced on Bluesky that he will not reprise the role in the upcoming *Mega Man: Dual Override* because Capcom would not allow him to work under a SAG-AFTRA contract, despite his offer to accept a lower rate. Diskin said the company's guarantee that his recordings would not be used for AI-generated content was insufficient amid industry concerns over AI and recent union negotiations. Capcom has not commented, and the game is slated for a 2027 release on multiple platforms.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/03/10/mega-man-voice-actor-ben-diskin-wont-return-for-dual-override-claims-capcom-wont-offer