STACK #257 March 2026

GAMING PREVIEWS

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Words Amy Flower

SCREAMER RELEASE DATE: Mar 26 GENRE: Racing FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes

SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS RELEASE DATE: Mar 26 GENRE: Racing FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes In an ocean of competitors to Mario Kart, not surprisingly the moustachioed tradie’s biggest rival off track has also proven to be his greatest racing game adversary. Yes, Sonic the Hedgehog’s kart racers have

It’s the return of the brutal underground racing tournament hosted by a mysterious master, where speed meets combat in an anime-inspired dystopia.

Race across cities, deserts, and forests, create bonds with other fearless Screamers, customise iconic cars, and master the ECHO system to let loose devastating attacks in various competitive modes, riding alone or with others, locally or online.

been superb, and that tradition continues in CrossWorlds , which was developed in tandem with SEGA’s arcade racing team. And now Nintendo Switch 2 players can join in all the racing fun!

SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER – NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EDITION + MEETUP IN BELLABEL PARK RELEASE DATE: Mar 26 GENRE: Platformer FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Age doesn’t weary our favourite superstar tradie, as his latest 2D adventure hits the Switch 2. Fans of

LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION RELEASE DATE: Mar 27 GENRE: Adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No

Haunted by loss, nightmares, and fractured memories, Max Caulfield and Chloe Price reunite at Caledon University. With three days before a deadly campus inferno, Max’s rewind power buys time, but she needs

help. Play as both characters, reshaping choices, uncovering culprits, and facing devastating consequences in a music-rich, epic, and emotional finale to the Max and Chloe story.

the original Super Mario Bros . will love it, with all sorts of new mechanisms and creatures, transforming environments, and even talking flowers that deliver encouragement as you progress. Plus, there’s the cool Super Mario elephant metamorphosis, and a whole new exclusive area, too!

OFF RELEASE DATE: Mar 27 GENRE: RPG FORMAT:

UNTIL THEN RELEASE DATE: Mar 27 GENRE: Adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No

MULTIPLAYER: No The Influential cult RPG arrives on Nintendo Switch, casting players as the Batter on a sacred quest to purify a bleak world of spectres. Guided by grinning cat pal Judge, you’ll explore distorted zones like a metal harvesting farm, fearful amusement park, and ominous sugar factory, all while questioning the true meaning and morality of the mission. This physical edition includes an art card and manual.

In a world getting over a catastrophe, high schooler Mark Borja juggles everyday teenage life – piano practice, deadlines, friendships, and heartbreak. A chance encounter triggers disappearances and fractured memories, pulling Mark and friends into

a mysterious narrative adventure. Solve the gorgeous hand-drawn pixel art experience via social media, texts, emails, the WWW, minigames, and more.

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 REMAKE: INFECT’EDITION RELEASE DATE: Mar 31 GENRE: Shooter FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Are you ready for some arcade zombie shooting mayhem? Good, because two years after the original outbreak, AMS agents face a new zombie epidemic in Italy, in this full remake of the 1998 arcade classic.

VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 R.E.V.O. WORLD STAGE RELEASE DATE: Mar 26 GENRE: Fighting FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Hitting Nintendo Switch 2, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage celebrates 30 years of SEGA’s pioneering 3D fighting series with a jam-packed special edition that

includes anniversary swimsuit costumes, a soundtrack collection, pre-production artwork, ranking titles, poster, and DLC packs such as the Legendary Pack and a Yakuza collaboration. Plus, there’s a cool new single-player World Stage mode.

With rebuilt visuals, sound, and mechanics, dive into fast-paced, non-stop shooting action, solo or in co-op, with branching routes, multiple endings, and tougher enemies than ever!

Coming in APRIL TOMODACHI LIFE: LIVING THE DREAM (Apr 15) PRAGMATA (Apr 24) SAROS (Apr 30)

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