PCG Article Discussion for March 2026

[Zloth]

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 employees: 'We're spending significantly more than we're making,' CEO Tim Sweeney says

Comparable cuts, for the same reason, happened in 2023.

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Well, at least they have that store business that they can fall back on, right? <ahem>

 

[Pifanjr]

Star Wars Zero Company is more than just 'Star Wars XCOM'—it feels like Mass Effect but with turn-based tactics and permadeath

This Clone Wars tactics game from former XCOM devs may end up 2026's biggest surprise.

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This sounds even better than just a Star Wars XCOM game, I'm really excited for this.

 

[neogunhero]

Stranger than Heaven is Yakuza except set between 1915 and 1965 in five different cities—including Kamurocho

It's a grittier take than the recent Like a Dragon games, but I'm sure it'll still have bonkers mini-games.

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Tonally this seems to be a cross of Yakuza and Judgement and I can 100% get behind that. I hope they play further into the drama and crime aspects of the story, but while maintaining the lightheartedness in between of course. The levels look very detailed, and the graphics got a nice upgrade compared to RGG's last few games. Very excited for this.

 

[Zed Clampet]

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 employees: 'We're spending significantly more than we're making,' CEO Tim Sweeney says

Comparable cuts, for the same reason, happened in 2023.

www.pcgamer.com

Well, at least they have that store business that they can fall back on, right? <ahem>

Fortnite is on the wane. I feel like I've waited all my life to type that. Wonder how much longer the free games will last?

Just when they had Steam right where they wanted them 🤣

 

[Zloth]

Star Wars Zero Company is more than just 'Star Wars XCOM'—it feels like Mass Effect but with turn-based tactics and permadeath

This Clone Wars tactics game from former XCOM devs may end up 2026's biggest surprise.

www.pcgamer.com

This sounds even better than just a Star Wars XCOM game, I'm really excited for this.

Perma death?? <eep>