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Game Developer reports that Microsoft has pulled the original Xbox Wire page for This is an Xbox, a move that lands amid leadership changes and a wider Xbox strategy reset.

Newzoo projects PC revenue to outgrow Console and pass it by 2028, driven by premium game sales, broader catalog engagement, and East Asia expansion.

Games submitted to PEGI from June 2026 will face broader checks on loot boxes, battle passes, login streaks, and online communication, with paid random items moving to PEGI 16.

A strong r/pcgaming post points to Tom’s Hardware coverage of Valve’s GDC 2026 hardware deck. Valve says Steam Machine Verified targets 30 FPS at 1080p, while standalone Steam Frame titles need 90 FPS for VR or 30 FPS at 1280 x 720 for 2D.

A strong r/Games post highlights Xbox Wire’s March 11 GDC update. Xbox says Project Helix is in deep development with AMD, plans to ship alpha hardware to developers in 2027, and will start rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 in select markets in April.

A high-scoring r/Games post resurfaced Valve’s March 11 Steam Support statement on the New York Attorney General lawsuit. Valve argues that cosmetic mystery boxes are lawful and says New York’s requested changes would hurt item transfer rights and user privacy.

A high-scoring r/Games post spotlights Nintendo and The Pokémon Company announcing that Pokémon Pokopia sold more than 2.2 million units in its first four days on Nintendo Switch 2, including 1 million units in Japan.

A strong r/Games post highlights GamesRadar+ reporting that American McGee is developing a spiritual successor to Alice: Madness Returns through a Plushie Dreadfuls project. McGee says the new game intentionally overlaps with Alice emotionally, but not in a way he expects to trigger legal trouble with EA.

A high-signal r/pcgaming post points to PC Gamer reporting that Hypixel sees Hytale modding as both a creative roadmap and a hiring pipeline. The studio paired that message with a modding contest offering 65 winners and a six-figure prize pool.

A high-signal r/gamernews post highlights Aftermath reporting that Nintendo of America sued over U.S. tariffs and is seeking refunds with interest. The case matters because tariff volatility already affected Nintendo Switch 2 preorder timing and accessory pricing.

A high-scoring r/pcgaming post highlights Insider Gaming's report on a Surfshark study that ranked Call of Duty first for cheat-related searches. Activision pushed back, saying the study measures search volume rather than verified cheating data.

A high-signal r/Games post points to Eurogamer reporting that Fern "Antireal" Hook is now credited in Marathon as a visual design consultant. The update follows last year's dispute over artwork that Bungie later said had been used during development.