New Xbox Project Helix Details, NetEase Pulls Gang of Dragon Funding, Planet of Lana II Review

Welcome to the Slow Run Cast! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into some of the biggest industry-shaking news from GDC 2026 and reviewing one of the most beautiful sequels of the year.**In this episode:**🎮 **Xbox Project Helix Revealed:** Microsoft has finally broken cover on its next-generation console, codenamed **Project Helix**. We break down the massive technical leap promised, including FSR AI upscaling, an order-of-magnitude increase in ray tracing performance, and the bombshell news that this console is designed to run both Xbox and PC games natively. Plus, what does the new "Xbox Mode" for Windows 11 mean for the future of the ecosystem?📉 **NetEase Pulls Funding for Gang of Dragon:** NetEase reportedly pulls the plug on funding for Nagoshi Studio’s debut title. We discuss the future of Gang of Dragon, and the potential closure of Toshihiro Nagoshi’s new studio🌿 Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Review:*We return to a world of hand-painted beauty. We review the sequel to the 2023 indie, exploring Lana and Mui’s new abilities, the sweeping orchestral score by Takeshi Furukawa, and whether the emotional story sticks the landing despite some pacing hurdles.**CONNECT WITH US:**📸 Instagram: [@theslowruncast](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/theslowruncast)📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]#xbox #projecthelix #nextgen #netease #madongseok #gamingnews #indiegames Follow us @theslowruncast on InstagramMusic: Podcast Music Vol. 16 [Futuristic Intro]Produced by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/13180-podcast-music-vol-16-futuristic-intro