{"success":true,"count":10,"items":[{"title":"Militsioner Brings Its Colossal Policeman to Xbox Game Pass in 2027","slug":"militsioner-brings-its-colossal-policeman-to-xbox-game-pass-in-2027","fronturl":"https://news.thebadgamer.in/militsioner-brings-its-colossal-policeman-to-xbox-game-pass-in-2027","excerpt":"Surreal immersive sim Militsioner is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass with a 2027 release window. The game centers on escaping a Kafkaesque town while a gigantic, omniscient policeman watches your every move. Xbox Play Anywhere support means a single purchase covers both console and PC.","image":"https://api.thebadgamer.in/uploads/editorial/2026/08/militsioner-brings-its-colossal-policeman-to-xbox-game-pass-in-2027-full.jpg","categories":[{"name":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[],"publishedAt":"2026-08-27T20:14:05.682Z"},{"title":"GTA 6 Preview Reveals Dual Protagonist Mechanics, Couple Gameplay, and Reactive World Systems","slug":"gta-6-preview-reveals-dual-protagonist-mechanics-couple-gameplay-and-reactive","fronturl":"https://news.thebadgamer.in/gta-6-preview-reveals-dual-protagonist-mechanics-couple-gameplay-and-reactive","excerpt":"Dazed magazine's autumn 2026 issue reveals new GTA 6 gameplay details including seamless switching between dual protagonists Jason and Lucia, couple activities like beach trips and jetski rides, and a reactive morality system deeper than Red Dead Redemption 2's honour mechanic. Rockstar North also faces union controversy following mass staff dismissals.","image":"https://api.thebadgamer.in/uploads/editorial/2026/08/gta-6-preview-reveals-dual-protagonist-mechanics-couple-gameplay-and-reactive-wo-full.jpg","categories":[{"name":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[],"publishedAt":"2026-08-27T11:54:45.857Z"},{"title":"Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Hints at Physical Media Choice for Project Helix","slug":"xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-hints-at-physical-media-choice-for-project-helix","fronturl":"https://news.thebadgamer.in/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-hints-at-physical-media-choice-for-project-helix","excerpt":"Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told the BBC in August 2026 that the company wants to preserve player choice around physical games for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix. While she declined to confirm whether the hardware will include a disc drive, Sharma emphasized affordability and efficiency as core design pillars. 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The demo featured a tutorial, campaign slice, and massive battle as Space Marines against Orks, revealing new mechanics like strafe-firing and orbital drop pods alongside a planetary-scale campaign map. 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A hands-on session covering Act 2's bridge and downtown sections left the author more excited for the full release than the initial reveal trailer managed.","image":"https://api.thebadgamer.in/uploads/editorial/2026/08/gears-of-war-e-day-campaign-preview-to-quote-marcus-fenix-nice-full.jpg","categories":[{"name":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[],"publishedAt":"2026-08-26T03:58:56.502Z"}]}