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Flux RSS officiel gamespot.com : https://www.gamespot.com/feeds/mashup/In the kart-racing genre, Mario Kart's reigns supreme. But the social media team behind Garfield Kart: Furious Racing and Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift didn't miss a chance to dunk on Nintendo's decision to sunset Mario Kart Tour this fall. On X, the official account for Garfield Kart declared its superiority to Mario Kart because it "will not randomly kill your game license." https://twitter.com/GarfieldKartX/status/2074947859644809275 While the Garfield Kart games are far behind Mario Kart in terms of popularity, the title characters do share a connection on the big screen. Guardians of the Galaxy's Chris Pratt is the voice of Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel, while also portraying Garfield in the most recent animated film. That's about as close as these two franchises will come to a crossover short of another Smash Bros. sequel that may seek lasagna-craving felines for its roster. Mario Kart Tour will be shut down on September 29, seven years after Nintendo began its push into mobile. Most of Nintendo's other mobile games from that era have also shut down, with a few exceptions including Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Pikmin Bloom. On consoles, Mario Kart World is currently the best-selling game on Switch 2, and it dropped a new update earlier this month. Two additional Knockout Tour routes were included in that update, with at least six more routes slated to be added in future updates.
Pokemon Go's global Go Fest has arrived, and this year's event is a big one. For the first time in the game's history, all players who log in during the festivities will receive access to a new Special Research that leads to an encounter with the mythical Pokemon Zeraora. That's not all that players can look forward to this weekend. Mewtwo's Mega-Evolved forms are also making their debut, and different wild Pokemon and Raid bosses will appear throughout the weekend as part of the game's rotating habitats. On top of that, the game will offer a variety of bonuses, challenges, and more this weekend. To help get you up to speed, we've rounded up everything you need to know about Pokemon Go Fest 2026 below. In This Article Pokemon Go Fest 2026 ScheduleMega Mewtwo RaidsBest Mega Mewtwo X CountersBest Mega Mewtwo Y CountersZeraora Special ResearchRotating HabitatsJuly 11Stormfire PeaksAstral TidesDragonflight SummitJuly 12Earthforged DomainVerdant AnomalyTwilight BattlefieldBonuses Pokemon Go Fest 2026 Schedule This year's global Pokemon Go Fest takes place on July 10 and 11. The event kicks off each day at 10 AM local time and runs until 7 PM local time. Unlike previous Go Fests, which restricted access to certain content behind a paid ticket, this year's event will be completely free for all players. Anyone who logs in to the game during the event days will receive the Zeraora Special Research and be able to take advantage of the full slate of event bonuses, including increased odds of encountering shiny Pokemon. Mega Mewtwo Raids Making their debut during this year's Go Fest are Mewtwo's two Mega-Evolved forms: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. Each will appear as Super Mega Raid bosses throughout both days of the event, making this your first chance to battle them and earn Mewtwo Mega Energy. Like standard Mewtwo, Mega Mewtwo Y is a pure psychic Pokemon, so you can employ the same strategy when challenging one. Mega Mewtwo X, however, is a psychic/fighting type, so it will require a different approach than the other Mewtwo forms. Here are some recommended counters to help you topple the new Raid bosses: Best Mega Mewtwo X Counters Fairy PokemonTypeFast AttackCharged AttackMega GardevoirPsychic/FairyCharmDazzling GleamXerneasFairyGeomancyMoonblastTapu LelePsychic/FairyAstonishNature's MadnessCrowned Sword ZacianFairy/SteelMetal ClawPlay RoughEnamorusFairy/FlyingFairy WindDazzling Gleam Ghost PokemonTypeFast AttackCharged AttackGiratinaGhost/DragonShadow ClawShadow ForceChandelureGhost/FireHexShadow BallLunalaPsychic/GhostShadow ClawShadow BallDragapultDragon/GhostAstonishShadow BallGholdengoGhost/SteelHexShadow Ball Best Mega Mewtwo Y Counters Dark PokemonTypeFast AttackCharged AttackMega HoundoomFire/DarkSnarlFoul PlayMega TyranitarRock/DarkBiteBrutal SwingMega AbsolDarkSnarlBrutal SwingDarkraiDarkSnarlShadow BallHydreigonDragon/DarkBiteBrutal Swing Bug PokemonTypeFast AttackCharged AttackMega PinsirBug/FlyingFury CutterX-ScissorMega ScizorBug/SteelFury CutterX-ScissorEscavalierBug/SteelBug BiteMegahornVolcaronaBug/FireBug BiteBug BuzzGenesectBug/SteelFury CutterX-Scissor Zeraora Special Research In addition to Mewtwo's Mega forms, the mythical Zeraora officially arrives during this year's Go Fest. The Thunderclap Pokemon will be the star of a new Special Research, which all players will receive upon logging in to the game during the event. Complete the Research's various tasks and you'll eventually unlock an encounter with Zeraora, making this your only way to get one so far in Pokemon Go. Like other Special Research stories, this questline does not expire, so you can take as long as you need to work your way through the tasks. As mentioned, however, you will need to log in to the game before Pokemon Go Fest ends to secure the Special Research. Rotating Habitats Like previous years, Pokemon Go Fest will feature several virtual "habitats" that will rotate every few hours. Depending upon which habitat is active, different types of Pokemon will spawn in the wild, and a different assortment of legendary and Mega Pokemon will appear in Gyms as Raid bosses. You can see the full habitat schedule, along with a list of Pokemon that will be available while each one is active, below: July 11 Stormfire Peaks Runs 10 AM to 1 PM local time Featured types Ice Electric Fire Five-star Raids Articuno Zapdos Moltres Raikou Entei Suicune Lugia Ho-Oh Mega Raids Mega Ampharos Mega Blaziken Mega Abomasnow Astral Tides Runs 1 PM to 4 PM local time Featured types Psychic Ghost Water Five-star Raids Uxie (Asia-Pacific region) Mesprit (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) Azelf (Americas and Greenland) Dialga Palkia Altered Forme Giratina Origin Forme Giratina Xerneas Yveltal Solgaleo Lunala Mega Raids Mega Alakazam Mega Gengar Mega Swampert Dragonflight Summit Runs 4 PM to 7 PM local time Featured types Flying Rock Dragon Five-star Raids Kyogre Groudon Rayquaza Reshiram Zekrom Kyurem Mega Raids Mega Pidgeot Mega Aerodactyl Mega Salamence July 12 Earthforged Domain Runs 10 AM to 1 PM local time Featured types Ground Steel Normal Five-star Raids Regirock Regice Registeel Origin Forme Dialga Origin Forme Palkia Heatran Regigigas Incarnate Forme Tornadus Therian Forme Tornadus Incarnate Forme Thundurus Therian Forme Thundurus Incarnate Forme Landorus Therian Forme Landorus Regieleki Regidrago Incarnate Forme Enamorus Therian Forme Enamorus Mega Raids Mega Metagross Mega Garchomp Mega Audino Verdant Anomaly Runs 1 PM to 4 PM local time Featured types Poison Bug Grass Five-star Raids Normal Forme Deoxys Attack Forme Deoxys Defense Forme Deoxys Speed Forme Deoxys Genesect Douse Drive Genesect Shock Drive Genesect Burn Drive Genesect Chill Drive Genesect Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Nihilego Buzzwole (Americas and Greenland) Pheromosa (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific region) Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere) Kartana (Northern Hemisphere) Guzzlord Necrozma Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere) Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere) Mega Raids Mega Beedrill Mega Pinsir Mega Sceptile Twilight Battlefield Runs 4 PM to 7 PM local time Featured types Dark Fairy Fighting Five-star Raids Latias Latios Cresselia Darkrai Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Zacian (Hero of Many Battles form) Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles form) Mega Raids Mega Tyranitar Mega Gardevoir Mega Lucario Bonuses Like other events, a slew of bonuses will be active throughout Pokemon Go Fest 2026, including increased shiny rates and extra free Raid Passes. You can see the full list of bonuses below: Increased chance of encountering shiny Pokemon Lure Modules will last for one hour Incense will attract special Pokemon Different themed Field Research tasks will be available every hour Global Challenges will unlock additional bonuses and Ultra Unlock events Receive up to nine free Raid Passes per day by spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms Make up to six Special Trades Trades will cost 50 percent less Stardust Open up to 50 gifts each day Pokemon Go has plenty more events lined up this month beyond Go Fest 2026, including a special anniversary Pikachu celebration and a Super Mega Raid Day featuring both forms of Mega Raichu. You can see what else is happening in the game over the next few weeks in our July events roundup.
Often my job involves playing games before they come out. Sometimes, this means I'll come away feeling like I've just played the next big thing. That's one of the most exciting parts of my job, really, and it happened yesterday; I'm certain Big Walk is the next big thing. Developed by Untitled Goose Game's House House, Big Walk is a two- to 12-player co-op game in which you explore a huge island full of puzzles and secrets. Playing in first-person as vaguely human-like, customizable avatars, you and your group will solve all sorts of puzzles in a game that is perhaps most reminiscent of Peak, but ultimately does a lot of things in its own special way. Big Walk drops you onto its island setting with virtually no hand-holding. There's a colorful gymnasium area you'll start in that tutorializes the game's mechanics to whatever extent you want to learn them. You can interact with buttons, pick up objects, hold them over your head, kick them away, perform a number of hand signals, and…that's about it. Whenever you're ready, you can leave this area and begin exploring a world without quest markers. In their place, you'll see hints of landmarks you may want to investigate--a colorful structure downhill, a train track built along a mountainside, a footbridge built over the ocean. What awaits you is completely unknown, but the game's nonlinear path and gentle nudges make magic happen. Sometimes while exploring, you'll bump into progress-stoppers. In a demo my kids and I played together, we came upon a machine that seemed inoperable until we inserted four somewhat egg-shaped objects into their designated spots. We concluded these items behaved like batteries, and that once all four were inserted, the nearby key would become obtainable. So we set out to find these "eggy things," as we took to calling them during our demo, and to figure out where to bring the key. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_uvpWSlBV0 In one tucked-away corner of what was effectively the tutorial island, we found a button. Pressing it turned on a red light far away, and using a nearby monocular showed us that the same button also opened a glass case containing our first eggy thing. With that in mind, my son set off to retrieve it as darkness fell over the island, and I kept pressing the button to signal where he should go. Since he was far away, we no longer had the benefit of proximity chat, a feature that has made games like Big Walk so immersive and fun recently. The same is true of Big Walk. My son grabbed the eggy thing and danced with it, as my daughter and I took turns looking through the monocular, thrilled to have gotten over our first obstacle. We celebrated and reconvened together as a trio, in search of our next eggy thing. Big Walk's way of telling you basically nothing means every triumph feels even greater. You aren't beating missions; you're happening upon discoveries. It's the same unguided approach an open-world RPG so often demonstrates and benefits from, but remolded into a co-op world where physics, proximity chat, and a bit of comical failure--or even some playful undermining of your group's goals--are key ingredients. Without a doubt, this is going to be the next great hangout game. I don't want to spoil any other puzzles, so instead I'll say it's a game designed on two simple pillars: walking and talking, routinely challenging you to adapt when things like your freedom of movement, ability to communicate, and the physical space in which you stand are altered. Each problem demands a solution, and finding one is incredibly rewarding, but the stumbles along the way are their own kind of highlight. The smaller puzzles we solved for each eggy thing eventually led to a bigger puzzle. That then opened up more of the island, including a tutorial finish line where we could write messages on whiteboards we could carry, perhaps to be used in the future to communicate across great distances. Puzzles also scale for each team size, meaning a full-size group of 12 may benefit from sending out smaller squads in different directions, but will also likely need to convene as one big party to collect more eggy things and get past some of the game's obstacles, as they'll take on different shapes than what we saw as a trio. Unlike a lot of the best friendslop games, Big Walk has a definitive ending, which is said to be reachable in about 12-20 hours. That seems to translate to dozens of puzzles to solve, many paths to explore, and countless ways to goof off. It comes out on August 4 for PC, PS5, and Switch 2, and I would bet all of my eggy things that it goes viral. My kids and I had a blast with it, and we left our demo so excited to get back to the full game to see what awaits us farther down the path of our big walk.
As monumental as Sony’s decision to abandon PlayStation discs by 2028 is, it isn’t surprising one bit. The move feels like the culmination of industry trends dating back over a decade, and it recalls one egregious business practice--one that took aim at the used-game market, whether companies would admit it or not--that caused a brief uproar before fading away into the depths of our collective memory. There was a period at the end of the 2000s and start of the 2010s when big publishers including EA, Ubisoft, and, yes, PlayStation implemented an “online pass” for games that included a multiplayer component. The idea was that physical games would come with a paper slip containing a code, and redeeming that code on the console’s online store would grant you access to that game’s online functionality. The implications were massive: Since these codes were single-use, anyone new who plays that same copy of the game, whether it’s someone who borrows that game or purchases it from a secondary market, won’t have authentication to play that game online--unless they buy the online pass separately. It’s a practice that was attached to major titles like EA’s Battlefield 3, Dead Space 2, and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, and both Ubisoft and PlayStation eventually caught the bug for their core titles. Ubisoft’s version of the online pass was called the “Uplay Passport,” and I distinctly remember my copies of Resistance 3 and Uncharted 3 coming with a “PSN Pass.” If you asked these publishers why they enacted these policies, they sidestepped talk about secondhand games and instead touted the “premium” value of their games’ online services. When attempting to justify the presence of an online pass for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 in 2010, then-EA Sports senior vice president (and current EA CEO) Andrew Wilson said that the company “made a significant investment” in its online services and that it wants to reserve those features for “people who pay EA to access them.” Sony used similar reasoning when explaining its PSN Pass, with Uncharted 3 director Justin Richmond explaining in 2011 the need for server maintenance, adding that “at some point, you know, games have to make money.” It was a similar sentiment from a Battlefield 3 producer, who was a bit more explicit when stating: “We would rather have you buy a new game than a used game because buying a used game is only a cost to us; we don't get a single dime from a used game, but we still need to create server space and everything for you.” Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception But consumer backlash was quick and brutal, and the practice was phased out by 2013. EA cited player feedback, while Ubisoft conceded that its Passport system was “no longer the best approach” for delivering its gaming experiences. Meanwhile, Sony was riding high by embracing the used game market for the PlayStation 4 and rejecting the online DRM policies that rival Microsoft was initially planning to implement for the Xbox One. PlayStation’s announcement that the PS4 would support used games was famously met with uproarious applause. In a stark contrast to the enthusiastic auditorium from 13 years ago, Sony’s latest announcement was made up of three paragraphs on a blog post, with rather dry and detached business speak and bereft of any human emotion such as empathy for customers who will be affected by the phasing out of physical media. In between then and now, publishers have found other means to monetize and keep consumers beholden to their ecosystem with battle passes and other microtransactions. And when it comes to digital sales, Sony now has the data from consumer trends to back up its practices. Digital purchasing didn’t have a stranglehold on the industry during the era of the online pass, and with the ratio of digital vs. physical purchases skewing heavily toward the former, Sony knows it can now “wait for the storm to pass” amidst the complaints and petitions that sprung up after the announcement. It doesn’t need to take a populist approach when sales--and improved margins--favor this approach, regardless of the backlash. Current market trends now allow these gaming platforms to fulfill what they tried to start over a decade ago--just look at the reported disc-to-digital program that Xbox is apparently firing up, which greatly resembles what Microsoft tried to initiate with the Xbox One before pulling a 180. Compared to Sony’s new policy of eschewing physical releases, the disc-to-digital concept now sounds like a relatively good compromise. Whatever these corporations end up doing, these policies are a massive blow to the aftermarket of used video games. Even with the grandstanding in support of used games and rejection of online DRM in the PS4/Xbox One era, it feels like Sony and Microsoft have been waiting to pull the lever when the time is right--and that time is now. We’re looking at a future where the platform holders have even tighter grips on their online ecosystems, and our ownership of our games is loosening. And now I’m nostalgic about a past when the only thing we had to complain about was a slip in the box.
Earlier this year, Infold invited me to attend Love and Deepspace's second anniversary event. At this point, I had been playing the game on and off for about a year. I was juggling questionable relationships with both Zayne, the main character's physician, and Sylus, the violent leader of a crime syndicate. And while I wasn't as financially invested as many players, I certainly had fostered a level of emotional investment in the game, its story, and its charming characters. I was thrilled to be asked to attend--thrilled to go to something so unabashedly for women, and to be able to create content for an audience gaming outlets tend to underserve. And then I attended. Upon returning from my trip, I made a short video that highlighted the game and its fanbase while largely avoiding discussing the actual trip itself. Frankly, it was because I figured that if I didn't have anything nice to say, perhaps it was better to say nothing at all. The event itself was underwhelming, and I felt terrible for all the die-hard fans who didn't have the same level of privilege and access I did who had to wait outside in the New York City cold for literal hours just to be greeted by a trailer and cardboard cut outs of their favorite characters. Sure, the event was free, but I still felt as if these fans had been jilted. But this is only one part of what left such a bad taste in my mouth. The real kicker was when a representative walked up to me while filming the game's community, all lined up on the street and chittering away happily despite the bitter cold, and asked me if I could avoid showcasing any men in my coverage. I was confused, for a brief moment, until they elaborated further and told me it was to avoid fostering this perception that the game embraces gay relationships. My stomach lurched, and I felt a rush of heat and defiance sweep over me. "I mean, I didn't sign anything agreeing to that. That makes me uncomfortable," I replied. The representative seemed sympathetic, but indicated that, while I could go against Infold's wishes, the studio might be unhappy. My show of resistance earned me several side-eyes and a heightened level of supervision as I spoke to people; I could feel them lean in to listen to the questions I ask and to ensure I was playing nice. By coincidence, not intention, the video I made showcased femme-presenting individuals. But to be fair, the event--and fanbase--is overwhelmingly female. After making the video, I sat at my desk debating how I wanted to go about writing all this. There was a part of me that felt like I was obligated to mention the blatant anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments on display, but another part of me worried that to do so would be culturally insensitive. China, the country where Infold and developer Papergames are based, has very different beliefs and laws--ones I am entirely unfamiliar with and, perhaps more importantly, am not subjugated to. I thought and thought and thought until the window for that piece to still be considered timely had passed and a pile of new assignments had fallen on my lap. Time, and the ceaseless media cycle, made the decision for me. An image from the Love and Deepspace's wedding banner. But this whole situation has continued to occupy a part of my brain. It nagged at me every time I opened up the game to check on my virtual boyfriends and do my daily tasks, and made the whole experience a bit less joyful. And now, as I sit here and contemplate Infold and Papergames' more recent and extremely public fumbles, I feel as though all the remaining joy I found in Love and Deepspace's rich, sci-fi world and loveable characters has been depleted. The above incident, followed by the situation around the game's once-promised sixth love interest, Valko--the fanfare-filled rollout that was promptly followed by a dramatic, shame-fueled cancellation--has made one thing apparent to me: When push comes to shove, the higher-ups at Infold and Papergames are willing to compromise their game, artistic vision, and greater community to appease the most ill-intentioned sects of their fanbase. Although the Valko situation has spiraled wildly out of control--so much so that now even the Chinese government is involved--originally, much of the initial complaints boiled down to issues with his appearance and frustration towards Papergames not investing as much time and attention into the game's main story as fans wanted. That's all well and good, and in a perfect world, folks could simply not like how one of six love interests looks, be a bit peeved at the company's misplaced efforts, and go on with their days. Valko, the game's deleted sixth love interest. And yet, simply not liking something is often not enough these days, and critics quickly found ways to frame Valko's inclusion as something morally reprehensible. The first thing they latched on to was an in-game document referencing a human experiment, later revealed to be Valko, labeled A-0731. According to Chinese critics, this could be perceived as a reference to Unit 731, a unit of the Imperial Japanese Army that conducted biological and chemical warfare on Chinese civilians during World War II. Infold quickly denied any connection between the two, apologized for the oversight, and stated the document number would be changed. But it's interesting to note that this text was actually added to the game back in April. Somehow, it didn't become an issue until a few days into Valko's campaign. The second issue, which is also the one that arguably has garnered the most attention, has to do with Valko's taglines, all of which revolve around this idea of "letting a wolf into the house." All of his advertising plays up the fact that there is an enticing element of danger about him--that to love him is to love someone wild. It's clear that Valko was meant to capitalize on the same ill-advised--and dare I say feral--love that we see in most "monster" romance media, i.e. stories about vampires, werewolves, and the like. At this point, it's been done so much it's barely taboo--young women everywhere swooned when Edward gazed upon Bella as she slept, blissfully unaware of his presence, in Twilight. There are countless qualities and tropes audiences adore in media that don't translate into ethical behavior in real life, and the romance genre is no stranger to utilizing and exploring them. And as a work of romantic media itself, Love and Deepspace has routinely explored taboo, violent, and possessive relationships and situations. Yet this tagline--this cheeky reference to inviting danger into your bedroom--has been leveraged against Valko and Infold to accuse them both of condoning trespassing and assault. As a result of these perceived insults, feces, mourning flowers, cleansing items, and more were placed outside Infold's offices in China by aggravated players. Soon after, Infold and Papergames announced they would be deleting Valko entirely, and began to scrub their various social media accounts of any trace of Valko's existence. Furthermore, the studios also assured their angriest fans that they would cease all work on any future love interests. On July 9, the update that was meant to have Valko in it was released, and with it came a minor but significant adjustment: While the Valko-sized space next to Caleb on the game's character menu used to read "Coming Soon," it is now blank. A decision my wallet will thank me for. Every post by Infold and Papergames in the days since this incident started has been leaden with shame and inundated with apologies. But at its core, this all feels less like listening to player feedback and more like succumbing to pressure placed on them by a harassment campaign. I do pity the teams a bit, and I certainly don't envy the difficult situation they have to navigate. But mostly, I'm just disappointed by their series of cowardly decisions--decisions like asking a journalist not to showcase men at an event because it might give fans the idea that the game is more inclusive than some would like. Back in January, I left Love and Deepspace's second anniversary event feeling conflicted and disheartened. Now, I feel alienated. With seemingly little hesitation, Papergames scrapped months--if not years--of work in order to reward an angry mob. It's an insult to the game's developers as much as it is to the fans of the game who don't participate in such behavior, and has dissolved my trust in the studios, my desire to participate in the Love and Deepspace ecosystem, and my faith in the game's direction. After two years of playing Love and Deepspace, I have deleted the game from my phone and ended my relationship with one of the precious few mainstream games designed purposefully for women on the market. I won't lie, this break-up hurts. I'll miss Sylus's ruby-red eyes and sultry smolder, and lament no longer being a part of such a wonderful community. But when the love is gone, it's time to move on.
Since news broke of Microsoft's recent round of mass layoffs--which affected 1,600 people immediately and will reach double that number over the next year--a number of reports have claimed that mass approvals of foreign-worker visas were behind the decision. Now, Microsoft communications lead Frank X. Shaw has refuted what he calls "bad information." In a Twitter post, Shaw said that while there are Microsoft workers using H-1B visas, they are "not specific to Xbox and represent a small percentage of Microsoft's overall workforce. And the majority of the roles impacted were not American roles." https://twitter.com/fxshaw/status/2075637298046374135 "Recent workforce changes were made to restructure the Xbox business because it is not healthy. They were not made to replace employees with foreign workers," Shaw said. Shaw's comments come after multiple conservative news outlets pointed out that Microsoft was approved for more than 2,200 H-1B visas this year. Fox News was told by Microsoft prior to publishing its story that H-1B employees were also among those affected by the layoffs. The recent Xbox layoffs are among the biggest we've ever seen in the gaming industry. Alongside losing roughly 20% of the Xbox workforce, Microsoft also made the decision to separate from five studios. Two of these--Double Fine and Compulsion Games--will return to operating as independent studios. Ninja Theory and Undead Labs, meanwhile, are being sold to a currently unknown buyer, and Microsoft is currently reviewing options with Arkane for its sale or separation. The studios that remain operational were still heavily impacted by the layoffs, however. Among the worst-hit, at least that we know of, was id Software, which lost roughly half its headcount just as it launched the latest Doom: The Dark Ages expansion.
Zeverland, the upcoming open-world zombie sim for PC, plays a lot like DayZ, but the team at Quantum Quirks has announced a major shift in the game's design following a closed alpha test. According to the studio, players wanted the PvPvE game to be an entirely cooperative PvE experience instead, so much so that the team is meeting the community's requests and turning Zeverland into exactly that. "You talked. We listened," the studio said on the Zeverland Steam page. "We've decided to shift Zeverland from a pure [massive multiplayer online game] into a [buy-to-play], survival-crafting, co-op PvE game [...] After hearing from our community, we've confirmed: Zeverland is doubling down on cooperative PvE. Survive together. Build together. Explore together--not harm each other." While such a change will fundamentally reshape the game's gameplay, Quantum Quirks isn't changing what most people call out when they first see Zeverland in action. The game's chibi-like art style is very eye-catching for a zombie survival sim, and it's not going anywhere. I've not seen a zombie game that looks like this before, though when I participated in the playtest recently, I came around to it quickly. While much of the game feels reminiscent of the games it's borrowing from, its standout aesthetic is a nice touch. More than that, what I enjoyed most about my time with Zeverland is how much more forgiving it felt. As much as I love it, I've never quite gotten good at DayZ. I've never joined a particular server and really built on my progression for many hours at a time. I've always jumped into one that's open, messed about for some time, and probably eventually died from blood loss, starvation, or a player who wanted to loot my pockets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hJ2YPMt38E My early impression of Zeverland is that it'll be a bit less grueling for newcomers. In addition to the game switching to PvE, my hands-on time revealed that bicycles are abundant for easier, faster travel, and even cars often worked right away--so long as they had gas. Beyond that, it has many of the key qualities I look for in games like it. The world is huge and desolate. Combat is nerve-racking, demanding I carefully avoid even just some scratches from the undead. Looting is exciting and instructive; I was constantly finding new crafting recipes and items that suggested there is a lot to learn, just in an environment that is not immediately, unrelentingly hostile the way I'm used to. It's not a zombie game for kids; don't get me wrong. You might think the aesthetic and the game's more welcoming early hours mean it's going for a younger audience, but I don't think it is. It's still checking many of the same gameplay boxes that a game like Project Zomboid or State of Decay also target. It's just that it feels like the on-ramp to learning how to play Zeverland won't be nearly as treacherous as some of its inspirations have proven to be. I never get tired of playing the best zombie games. I'd likely have sunk some hours into Zeverland even with its previous PvPvE focus to see if it belongs in that conversation, but I definitely prefer the game's North Star now being PvE, and I'm looking forward to diving back into the game when its renewed focus is ready to see for myself.
The Rolling Stones, one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, are coming to Roblox. The band is launching an "immersive" new game inside Roblox today, July 10, but it's only going to be around for a short time. The Stones are coming to Roblox's The Block virtual venue starting today and ending on July 17. The in-game event will feature "classic hits" and new songs from the band's Foreign Tongues album, which released on July 10. As for the game, players are called on to work together to "save rock history" by defeating a mysterious force known as The Man, who went back in time to destroy rock and roll. "Stop The Man and bring back The Rolling Stones for the biggest music event ever," reads a line from the game's description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiKjPE0xBY4 In the game, players will "progress through decades representing the band's eras" as they seek out and destroy "crystals" while famous Stones song play. Finding and shattering the crystals "powers up a massive tongue-and-lips that releases a surge of rock and roll energy to disrupt each decade and unlock the next--culminating in a globally shared interactive performance that evolves based on community participation." The Stones are just the latest rock band or musical artist to appear in Roblox, following Lil Nas X and Twenty One Pilots. It's been tough times for Roblox Corp. of late, as the company's share price is down 30% this year. The dropoff is due in part to ongoing concerns about child safety, prompting lawsuits and other negative press. In response, Roblox rolled out new protections and other significant changes.
2026 has begun, and it looks to be a very exciting year for video games. In addition to being the first full year for the Switch 2--we'll surely hear about even more games for the system as we move further into the year--2026 will also see the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is widely anticipated as one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time, if it doesn't get yet another delay. We'll see plenty of other sequels to popular franchises, as well as a number of brand-new games across everything from console to mobile. In order for you to keep track of everything coming in 2026, GameSpot has broken down the entire year by month, showing games with final release dates as well as games given a nebulous "2026" window. As more games are announced, they'll be added to this list, and those given final dates will be shifted into the relevant sections. For more, check out all the games released in 2025. In This Article JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberUndated January Heartopia (PC, iOS, Android) - January 7 Blasten!! (PC) - January 8 Cozy Caravan (PC) - January 8 Pathologic 3 (PC) - January 9 Spear (Xbox Series X|S) - January 9 Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (PC) - January 12 Streetdog BMX (PC) - January 14 Cassette Boy (PC) - January 15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 15 Brokenlore: Unfollow (PS5, PC) - January 16 Ghetto Zombies Graffiti Squad (PC) - January 16 Carnedge (PC) - January 19 Duet Night Abyss (PC) - January 19 MIO: Memories In Orbit (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 20 Eldegarde (PC) - January 21 Gooey (PC) - January 21 TR-49 (PC, iOS) - January 21 Arknights: Endfield (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 22 Hermit and Pig (PC) - January 22 Banquet For Fools (PC) - January 23 Escape The Ever After (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - January 23 The Fortress (PC) - January 23 Highguard (PS5, PC) - January 26 Conquest Tactics (PC) - January 27 Earth Must Die (PC) - January 27 Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 27 Underground Garage (PC) - January 27 Lanesplit (PC) - January 28 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 28 Cairn (PS5, PC) - January 29 Dark Auction (PS5, Switch, PC) - January 29 I Hate This Place (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 29 Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator (PC) - January 29 Ufophilia (PS5, PC) - January 29 Code Vein 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 30 Folklore Hunter (PC) - January 30 My Tiny Garden (PC) - January 30 February The 18th Attic (PC) - February 2 Crimson Capes (PC) - February 3 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - February 5 Lovish (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 5 Super Bomberman Collection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch) - February 5 Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC) - February 5 Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice Of Life Sim (PC) - February 6 Ghost Gunners (PC) - February 6 HumanityZ (PC) - February 6 My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 6 Nioh 3 (PS5) - February 6 Mewgenics (PC) - February 10 Relooted (PC) - February 10 The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest (Switch, PC) - February 10 Romeo is a Dead Man (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 11 Tokyo Scramble (Switch 2) - February 11 BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - February 12 Disciples: Domination (PC) - February 12 God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - February 12 Hordes of Hunger (PC) - February 12 Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - February 12 Ride 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 12 Clue: Murder by Death (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - February 13 High on Life 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 13 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 13 Reanimal (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 13 Dobbel Dungeon (PC) - February 16 Forgotlings (PC) - February 17 Menherarium (PC) - February 18 Strange Brew (PC) - February 18 The Killing Stone (PC) - February 18 Demon Tides (PC) - February 19 Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land (PC, Game Boy Color) - February 19 Love Eternal (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 19 Neva: Prologue (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 19 Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse (Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - February 19 Styx: Blades of Greed (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 19 Horripilant (PC) - February 20 Ys X: Proud Nordics (PS5, Switch 2, PC) - February 20 Konfronto (PC) - February 23 Rainbow Six Mobile (iOS, Android) - February 23 Rise of Piracy (PC) - February 24 Tides of Tomorrow (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 24 Reigns: The Witcher (PC, iOS, Android) - February 25 Tales of Berseria Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 26 Laysara: Summit Kingdom (PC) - February 27 Resident Evil Requiem (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 27 March World of Warcraft: Midnight (PC) - March 2 Gnaughty Gnomes (PC) - March 3 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 3 Esoteric Ebb (PC) - March 3 Scott Pilgrim EX (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 3 Homura Hime (PC) - March 4 Dysplaced (PC) - March 5 Marathon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 5 Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 5 Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 5 Pokemon Pokopia (Switch 2) - March 5 Slay the Spire 2 (PC early access) - March 5 Angel Engine (PC) - March 6 Heart of the Machine (PC) - March 6 Lost and Found Co. (PC) - March 6 Mirage 7 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 6 Over The Top: WW1 (PC) - March 6 Packing Life (PC) - March 6 Thysiastery (PC) - March 9 Corgi Race (PC) - March 10 Galactic Vault (PC) - March 10 Mr. Sleepy Man (PC) - March 10 The Artifactory (PC) - March 10 Pawnbroker Simulator (PC) - March 11 1348 Ex Voto (PS5, PC) - March 12 Bloodgrounds (PC) - March 12 Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 12 Timberborn (PC) - March 12 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13 WWE 2K26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13 Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime (Switch, PC) - March 16 Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 16 Heroes Of Science & Fiction (PC) - March 17 MLB The Show 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - March 17 Xploit.zero (Quest 3) - March 17 In Their Shoes (PC) - March 18 Crimson Desert (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 19 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PC) - March 19 Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 19 Goritaire (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - March 19 Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 19 The Coin Game (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 19 Ghost Master: Resurrection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 20 Rubato (PS5, Switch, PC) - March 20 Ariana and the Elder Codex (PS5, PS4, Switch) - March 24 Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (PC) - March 25 Copa City (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 26 Life is Strange: Reunion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Project Songbird (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Screamer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Ballabel Park (Switch 2) - March 26 Marvel Maximum Collection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 27 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 27 Aether & Iron (PC) - March 30 Puzzle Spy International (PC) - March 30 Stellar Tactics (PC) - March 30 Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (PC) - March 31 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 31 Legends of the Round Table (PC) - March 31 Raccoin (PC) - March 31 Super Meat Boy 3D (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 31 The Division: Resurgence (iOS, Android) - March 31 Tombwater (PC) - March 31 April Darwin's Paradox (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 2 Tlatoani: Aztec Cities (PC) - April 2 Xenonauts 2 (PC) - April 2 Narin: The Orange Room (PC) - April 7 People of Note (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 7 Signal Zone (PC) - April 7 Annulus (PC, iOS, Android) - April 8 ChainStaff (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 8 Find Your Words (PC) - April 8 Pokemon Champions (Switch) - April 8 Samson: A Tyndalston Story (PC) - April 8 The House of Hikmah (PC) - April 8 Minos (PC) - April 9 Beyond Words (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 9 Final Sentence (PC) - April 9 Restore Your Island (PC) - April 9 Sol Cesto (PC) - April 10 Tamashika (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 10 Before I Go (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 13 Pinball With A Gun (PC) - April 13 Dosa Divas (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 14 Replaced (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 14 Last Flag (PC) - April 14 Nekopara Sekai Connect (iOS, Android) - April 14 Regions of Ruin: Runegate (PC) - April 14 Windrose (PC early access) - April 14 Cleaning Up! (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 15 Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 16 Lucky Tower Ultimate (Switch, PC) - April 16 Marrow Marrow (PC VR, Quest) - April 16 Mouse: P.I. For Hire (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 16 ShantyTown (PC) - April 16 Sintopia (PC) - April 16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch) - April 16 Empire Airborne (PC) - April 17 Generation Exile (PC) - April 17 Pragmata (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 17 Bylina (PC) - April 20 TownsFolk (PC) - April 20 Below The Crown (PC) - April 21 Vampire Crawlers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 21 Caromble (PC) - April 22 Causal Loop (PC) - April 23 Kiln (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23 Dragon is Dead (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 23 Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes (Quest, PC VR, PSVR2) - April 23 Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (PC) - April 23 Reptilian Rising (Switch, PC) - April 23 Shapez 2 (PC) - April 23 Sudden Strike 5 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23 Titanium Court (PC) - April 23 Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis (PC) - April 23 Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - April 28 FIFA Heroes (iOS, Android) - April 28 The Last Gas Station (PC) - April 28 Vultures - Scavengers of Death (PC) - April 28 Wavekin (PC) - April 28 Will Follow The Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Bobo Bay (PC) - April 29 Demon Lord: Just A Block (PC) - April 29 Echoes of Mora (PC) - April 29 Industria 2 (PC) - April 29 Mini Tank Mayhem (PC) - April 29 Adorable Adventures (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Bandit Trap (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC) - April 30 Bus Bound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Dungeon Clawler (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - April 30 Forbidden Solitaire (PC) - April 30 Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 30 Invincible Vs. (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City (Quest, PC VR) - April 30 Walk of Life (PC) - April 30 Saros (PS5) - April 30 May Burgle Supply Company (PC) - May 1 Prime Monster (PC) - May 4 In The Black (PC) - May 5 MotorSlice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 5 Amberspire (PC) - May 6 Turnbound (PC) - May 6 Mixtape (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 7 Perchang World (Apple Arcade) - May 7 Wardrum (PC) - May 7 Hellbreak (PC) - May 8 Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (PC) - May 11 Outbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 11 Better Than Dead (PC) - May 12 Burgle Supply Company (PC) - May 12 Call of the Elder Gods (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 12 Nitro Gen Omega (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 12 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery (PC) - May 13 Hotel Architect (PC) - May 14 Subnautica 2 early access (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 14 The Caribou Trail (PS5, PC) - May 14 Whirlight - No Time To Trip (PC) - May 14 Gold Gold Adventure Gold (PC) - May 15 Steel Artery (PC) - May 15 Myst (PS5, PS VR2) - May 16 Riven (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS VR2) - May 16 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean (PC) - May 18 Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 19 Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (PC early access) - May 20 Phonopolis (PC) - May 20 Thick As Thieves (PC) - May 20 Burden Street Station (PC) - May 21 Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21 Luna Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21 Schrodinger's Cat Burglar (PC) - May 21 Starbites (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 21 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 () - May 21 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - May 21 Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (PC) - May 21 Bubsy 4D (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 22 Don't Fall (PC) - May 22 HoverGrease 2 (PC) - May 22 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 22 Enter The Chronosphere (PC) - May 25 Slot or Not (PC) - May 25 Vortica (PC) - May 25 Birushana: Winds of Fate (Switch) - May 26 LumenTale: Memories of Trey (Switch, PC) - May 26 Realm of Ink (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 26 Stonemachia (PC) - May 26 Town To City (PC) - May 26 007 First Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 27 Echo Generation 2 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 27 The Big Hollow: 1982 (PC) - May 27 868-Back (PC) - May 28 Akatori (PC) - May 28 Beat The Champions (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28 Crashout Crew (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 28 Hamster Talk (PC) - May 28 Kioku: Last Summer (PC) - May 28 Moonsigil Atlas (PC) - May 28 NIckelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28 Pictonico (iOS, Android) - May 28 Shift At Midnight (PC) - May 28 The Big Hollow: 1982 (PC) - May 28 Mina the Hollower (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 29 N.E.R.D (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - May 29 June Freefall '95 (PC) - June 1 Underchoice (PC) - June 1 CalX (PC) - June 4 Chicken Coop Invaders (PC) - June 4 eFootball Kick-Off! (Switch 2) - June 4 River City Saga: Journey to the West (PS5, Switch, PC) - June 4 Snacktorio (PC) - June 4 Swan Song (PC) - June 4 The 7th Guest Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - June 4 Tour de France 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 4 Gothic 1 Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 5 Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite (Luna) - June 5 Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 7 Atre: Dominance Wars (PC) - June 8 Puni the Florist (PC) - June 8 Solarpunk (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 8 NBA The Run (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 9 Voidling Bound (PC) - June 9 33 Immortals (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 10 Beatdown City Survivors (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - June 10 Crushed in Time (PC) - June 10 Stellar Interface (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - June 10 Beastro (PC) - June 11 Mousebusters (PC) - June 11 Lost Castle 2 (PC) - June 11 Tabletop Tavern (PC) - June 11 Goblin Company (PC) - June 12 Mole (PC) - June 15 Pokemon Champions (iOS, Android) - June 17 The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome (PC) - June 17 R-Type Tactics 1 & 2 Cosmos (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - June 18 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 18 The Gate Must Stand (PC) - June 18 Thank You For Your Application (PC) - June 19 Dark Scrolls (Switch, PC) - June 22 Dimhaven - The Lost Source (PC) - June 23 Dead or Alive 6 Last Round (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 25 KIYO - Bunny Tyranny (Switch, PC) - June 25 Lawn Care Simulator (PC) - June 25 Star Fox (Switch 2) - June 25 Wild West Supermarket Simulator (PC) - June 26 #Drive Rally (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - June 28 Agricola: The King's Farmer (PC, Android) - June 29 Star Sailors (iOS, Android) - June 30 July Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - July 2 Moonlight Peaks (Switch 2, Switch, PC, Android) - July 7 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Backyard Baseball (PC, Mac, modern consoles) - July 9 College Football 27 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Echoes of Aincrad (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC) - July 9 Echoes of Aincrad (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 10 Palworld (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - July 10 Ascend to Zero (Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC) - July 13 North Hunt (PC) - July 13 D-topia (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 14 MineGeon: Renegades (PC) - July 14 Urban Strife (PC) - July 14 The Mound: Omen of Cthulu (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 15 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 16 Dead Weight (PC) - July 16 Feather Land (PC) - July 16 Heave Ho 2 (Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 16 Looking For Fael (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 16 Rail Estate (PC) - July 16 The Mermaid Mask (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 16 Sweet Hamster Days (PC) - July 17 Advent: Dawn (PC) - July 20 Dewdrop Dynasty (PC) - July 21 Fading Echo (PC) - July 21 Annihilated (PC) - July 22 Lifted (PC) - July 22 Avatar Legends (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 23 Dinoblade (PC) - July 23 Gurei (PS5, Switch, PC) - July 23 High Times - Dating/Cooking Sim (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 23 Secret Seeker (PC) - July 23 Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) - July 23 Tormentum 2 (PC) - July 23 Security 51 (PC) - July 27 EverQuest Legends (PC) - July 28 Halo: Campaign Evolved (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 28 Shards of Order (PC) - July 28 Mistfall Hunter (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 29 Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 29 Kusan: City of Wolves (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 30 Mechaconda (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 30 Truxton Extreme (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - July 30 Corsair Cove (PC) - July 31 August Anomaly President (PC) - August 3 Fields of Mistria (PC) - August 3 Beast of Reincarnation (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 4 Big Walk (PS5, Switch 2, PC) - August 4 Doloc Town (PC) - August 6 Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator (PC) - August 6 Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PS5, PC) - August 6 Montabi (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 6 Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 13 Madden NFL 27 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - August 13 Memoirium (PC) - August 13 Wild Blue Skies (PC) - August 13 Grave Seasons (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - August 14 Feed It (PC) - August 17 Twisted Tower (PC) - August 18 Roomballs (PC) - August 20 The Witch's Bakery (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 20 Aggelos 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - August 27 Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 27 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 27 Star Wars: Zero Company (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 27 September Orbitals (Switch 2) - September 3 The Blood of Dawnwalker (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 3 Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 4 Valheim (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, PC) - September 9 Screenbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 10 Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) - September 15 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) - September 17 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 17 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV (PC) - September 17 The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 18 Cupid Paraside (PC) - September 22 Control Resonant (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 24 Garfield - Escape From Monday (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - September 24 Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 24 Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 24 Silent Hill: Townfall (PS5, PC) - September 24 Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 4 Minecraft Dungeons 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 29 October Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 1 End of Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 1 Rayman Legends Retold (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 1 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 2 Gears of War: E-Day (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 6 Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 6 Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2) - October 8 Silver Pines (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - October 8 Sesame Street: Friends and Fun (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - October 9 Planet Zoo 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 13 Valor Mortis (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 13 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - October 15 Enshrouded (PS5, PC) - October 15 Tales of Eternia Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC)- October 16 Final Fantasy Resonance (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - October 22 Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) - October 22 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 23 One Piece: Grand Gourmet (Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - October 23 Hello Kitty Party Land (Switch 2, Switch) - October 29 Phantom Blade Zero (PS5, PC) - October 29 November Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - November 3 Wielders of the Essence (PC) - November 5 Barbie Rewind (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - November 12 Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - November 19 December Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (PS5, Switch 2, Switch) - December 3 Undated 1999Tokoyo Building (PC) 4Dead (PC) 9 R.I.P. sequel (Switch) Acts of Blood (PC) Aeterna Lucis (PC, consoles) After Hell Freezes Over (PC) Agefield High: Rock The School (PC) Aion 2 (PC) Aniimo (Xbox Series X|S, PC, mobile) Another Eden Begins (Switch, PC) Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) A Planet Full of Cats (Switch, PC) Armatus (Xbox Series X|S, PC) At Fate's End (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Athelan Battlegrounds (PC) - 2026 Atmosfar (PC) 1348 Ex Voto (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Barotrauma (PC) Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (PC) Below the Stone (PC) Bestiario (PC, consoles) Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Bluey's Happy Snaps (PC, console) Bobo Bay (PC) Bolt Action (PC) Bombanana (PC) BPM Bitcrushed (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Brigandine Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Cat Me If You Can (Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Celestial Return (PC) Chasm Shift (PC) Children's Garden (PC) Clean Up Earth (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Construction Simulator: Evolution (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Crimson Moon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) CrisisX (PC, iOS, Android) Crown of Greed (PC) Cthulhu (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Cutout Village (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Danganronpa 2x2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Danger Mouse (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Dark Island: Faded Memories (PC) Decapolice (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) Deep Dish Dungeon (PC) Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Denshattack! 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2026 InZoi (PS5) Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator (PC) John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Kalanoro (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Kena: Scars of Kasmora (PS5, PC) Kingdom Loop (PC) Kiln (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Knights Province (PC) Kusan: City of Wolves (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Kyoto Xanadu (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Lifted (PS5, Switch, PC) Ligmanauts (PC) Limit Zero Breakers (PC, iOS, Android) Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland (PC, Switch) Lucid (PC) Machine Party (PC) Mad King Redemption (PC) Magical Princess (PC) Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (TBA) Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) Maseylia: Echoes of the Past (PC, consoles) Maximum Thunderness (PC) Metro Rivals: New York (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Mistfall Hunter (Xbox Series X|S, PC) Mortal Shell 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Mudang: Two Hearts (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Neverway (Switch, PC) Nocturnal 2 (Switch, PC) Northgard Battlegrounds No Stone Unturned (PC, consoles) No Vacation For An Executioner (PC) Oblitacrater (PC, consoles) OmeePets (PC) Order of the Sinking Star (PC) Origament: A Paper Adventure (PC) Otome Daoshi - 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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched on July 9, and the swashbuckling pirate adventure game got off to a great start. Vantage Studios, the new company in charge of the Assassin's Creed brand, announced today that Resynced sold more than 2 million copies in its first 24 hours. It hasn't been a total success story, however, and the negativity surrounding the game pertains to the usual culprit: microtransactions. Beyond the strong sales and player numbers, Resynced is scoring well with critics, sitting at an impressive 84 on GameSpot sister site Metacritic. It's the most celebrated Assassin's Creed game since 2013 based on Metacritic scores. The game also reached 99,451 concurrent players on Steam in the first day, setting a record for an Assassin's Creed game on Steam. Resynced is off to a good start. It hasn't been completely smooth sailing for Resynced, however, as players have taken issue with how there is $85's worth of microtransactions for the $60 game. In a post on Steam, Ubisoft said it's aware of the feedback and "reading all of it." The studio said the add-on content that people can buy is "entirely optional." None of the extra content is a "requirement to enjoy or complete the game." Eight out of the nine microtransaction items for Resynced are $10 cosmetic packs, including one that gives you a bright blue monkey with glowing eyes. There is also a $5 "Map Pack" that does not include any new maps, but instead gives players a special spyglass they can use to reveal collectibles that players would otherwise need to seek out and find on their own. Ubisoft's games, including the Assassin's Creed series, are known for extensive microtransaction offerings. Numerous other publishers utilize microtransactions as well, and another recent high-profile example is CFB 27, which is pissing everyone off with its microtransactions. GameSpot's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review scored the game a 7/10. Reviewer Jordan Ramee said the game "goes beyond the scope of a traditional remaster and adjusts the content of Black Flag to make improvements to the experience." At the same time, Ramee said the remake "creates problems the original Black Flag didn't have." Ubisoft has been undergoing a cost-cutting program in recent times, and this also impacted dozens of developers who worked on Resynced, according to Insider Gaming. For more, check out the story below: Black Flag Resynced Hides Its Connection To Assassin’s Creed Shadows, And That’s A Shame
While E3 has been dead and buried for a few years now, Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest has stepped in to fill that void. In what is undeniably the busiest month in video game news, Summer Game Fest is just the tip of the iceberg. The main event has several themed showcases that officially accompany it, while other publishers and developers from across the world also host unaffiliated events of their own. Two of the biggest names in gaming--Sony and Microsoft--have revealed what's next for PlayStation and Xbox with dedicated livestreams, with Nintendo up next, but if you're looking for something that suits your niche interests, you can also grab livestreams dedicated to indie games, projects from various parts of the world, and more. To help you keep track of what's on the horizon, we've gathered up all the upcoming video game showcases below, when you can watch them, and their streaming links. We'll keep this list updated, so you can check back often to see what else you can look forward to as soon as it's announced. Summer Game Fest Live - June 5 Summer Game Fest 2026 kicked off this year from the Dolby Theatre, and featured big reveals like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Resident Evil Veronica, and a whole lot more. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Xbox Games Showcase -- June 7 The annual Xbox Games Showcase had several first looks at games from first-party studios, even reveals from third-party partners, and was followed by a deep dive into Gears of War: E-Day. Where to Watch: YouTube Twitch All the news Gears Of War E-Day Looks Mobility-Focused, And Don’t Worry, There’s A Chainsaw Fable Release Date Announced, With A Look At New And Old Villains Persona 4 Revival Coming February 2027, Included In Game Pass State Of Decay 3 Finally Resurfaces With New Trailer, And It’s Coming To PS5 Metro 2039 Arrives Next February, And Nazis Have Overtaken Moscow New Hellblade Game Already Coming, But Is Just Called “Senua” New Crazy Taxi Game Revealed Using That Classic Offspring Song New Co-Op Game, Join Us, Is Like GTA With Cults And The Apocalypse Magicians: The Devil’s Deal Looks Like BioShock With Stage Magic, Coming To Game Pass Doom: The Dark Ages Swaps The Shield For An Awesome-Looking Spear In New Revelations DLC Xbox Unveils New 25th-Anniversary Edition Xbox Series X Based On Original Xbox–And It’s Gonna Be Pricey Next Big Minecraft Game Is Coming This September Spyro The Dragon Returns After 20 Years, And He’s Finally Taking Flight Clockwork Revolution Is Another Xbox Console Exclusive, Coming In 2027 Nintendo Direct - June 9 As rumored, a Nintendo Direct will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET. It's expected to be a big one, as it will run for about 50 minutes and then be followed by an approximately 95-minute Nintendo Treehouse livestream. The Treehouse stream will dive into more detail on some of the Switch or Switch 2 games featured during the main broadcast. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement All the news Minecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement Donkey Kong Banaza’s Mario-Inspired Update Has The Strangest Limitation Imaginable DK Challenge Revealed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2 Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Features Four Different Storylines Pokemon Pokopia Getting Free Underwater Expansion And Paid DLC, And It’s All A Little Confusing Minecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement Nintendo Finally Reveals The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake For 2026 Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets A Surprise Look At Nintendo Direct 2026 Deltarune Chapter 5 Revealed, And It’s Out Very Soon Nintendo Just Revealed A New HD-2D Final Fantasy Game Is On The Way You Can Play Star Fox Today Thanks To A New Demo New Switch Sports Game Revealed For Switch 2, And It Includes A Very Unexpected Sport Xenoblade Fans Are Eating Good With A New Game, Genesis, Announced For 2027 Nintendo Finally Reveals The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake For 2026 Convergence Showcase -- July 16 An online-only, creator-led digital broadcast, the Convergence Showcase will be heavily focused on AA and indie titles, with 70 new indie games from 29 different countries in the spotlight. When to watch: July 16 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement For One Night Only -- July 29 This mid-summer indie and AA digital-only showcase will offer a selection of gameplay deep dives and updates for existing titles in development from various UK developers. When to watch: July 29 Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 -- August 7 THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase will offer new looks at upcoming games like Titan Quest 2, Wreckfest 2, The Guild: Europa 1410, Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and more. When to watch: August 7 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Gamescom Opening Night Live Geoff Keighley's annual kick-off show for Gamescom is back for another year, and once again, you can expect world premieres, gameplay reveals, and major studio announcements. When to watch: August 25 Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement The Game Awards 2026 -- December 10 Geoff Keighley has announced the date for The Game Awards 2026 almost an entire year in advance, and it'll be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. More details will be revealed later this year. When to watch: December 10 Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement In case you missed it With so many video game showcases scheduled for 2026, there's a chance that you might miss one. Fret not, because we'll be keeping track of them, and you can keep browsing below to grab links to the original livestream and the stories we wrote about them. We've arranged the list according to the date that each event originally aired. Advertisement PlayStation State of Play -- June 2 Kicking off June, the PlayStation State of Play showcase was headlined by Marvel's Wolverine, updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals across an hour-long broadcast. All the news: PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games Marvel’s Wolverine Trailer Breakdown: 20 Easter Eggs And Hidden Details I’m Starting To Think Phranque The Cube Is Why People Are Excited For God Of War Laufey God Of War Laufey’s Phranque Is Far From Just A Cube God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of The Best Parts Of The Previous Games God Of War Devs Explain Laufey’s Place In The Franchise Wolverine Dev Changed Things To Avoid Logan Appearing To Be A “Sadist” There Will Be More Kratos Stories, Sony Promises, After God Of War: Laufey Reveal Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Features “AI-Assisted Assets” That Were “Refined By Humans” The X-Men Don’t Exist In Insomniac’s Wolverine, But Another Important Team Does The Boys Star Jack Quaid’s Next Role Is Utterly Baffling, But We’re Here For It Silent Hill: Townfall Looks Part Resident Evil 7, Part Scary Myst In Release Date Trailer New PlayStation Plus Games Announced During State Of Play Include Rare PS2 Rhythm Cult Classic You Can Now Preorder Marvel’s Wolverine Physical Edition Until Dawn 2 Finds Horror In The Sun God Of War Laufey For PS5 Revealed, And Its Co-Star Is A Cube Played By Jack Quai September 2026 Is Packed With Games Trying To Avoid GTA 6 We’re Getting Sunset Overdrive Vibes From Ikumi Nakamura’s New Game Control Resonant Trailer Drops A Release Date And Teases The Return Of Control’s Best Character Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jean Grey Team-Up And More Marvel Characters Rayman Legends Retold Is More Than A Remake–It Could Be The Future Of The Series Stuntman Series Returns Featuring Knight Rider, Back To The Future, And More Marvel’s Wolverine Has The Classic Brown Suit–And There Will Be Plenty More Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Gets Out Of The Way Of GTA 6 With Delay To 2027 Wolverine Gameplay Demo Violence Makes It Look Like Mortal Kombat Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Resident Evil Showcase -- January 15 Capcom showed off more gameplay for Resident Evil Requiem, teasing thrilling survival-horror and action, creepy zombies, and one really big revolver. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals Grace And Leon Gameplay Differences Advertisement Xbox Developer Direct -- January 22 The first big Xbox showcase of the year kept things short and sweet, focusing on games like Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Kiln, and Beast of Reincarnation. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Xbox Developer Direct 2026: All the announcements Forza Horizon 6 Channels Initial D-Inspired Anime Racing With Its New Mode Fable And Forza Horizon 6 Are Coming To PS5 To Help Reach The "Largest Number Of People Possible" Forza Horizon 6 Gets Official May Release Date, More Than 550 Cars Fable's New Open World Has 1,000+ NPCs As A "Living Population" New Fable Keeps Series Tradition Of Kicking Chickens Alive, And You'll Be Judged For It Fable Is Pulling Inspiration From An Unlikely (And Extremely Popular) TV Show Fable Releases This Autumn, Coming To PS5 At Launch Game Freak's Beast Of Reincarnation Team Is "Relatively Small" With Many External Developers Beast Of Reincarnation Doesn't Look Like Anything Game Freak Has Made Before Double Fine's New Game, Kiln, Features Pottery Battles To The Death Advertisement World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth -- January 29 The State of Azeroth livestream revealed what's next for World of Warcraft and Classic World of Warcraft, introduced Azeroth interiors for budding home decorators, and teased the launch of Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: What to expect from World of Warcraft in 2026 Advertisement Nintendo Direct: Tomodachi Life -- January 29 One of the weirdest games coming out this year, Tomodachi Life is shaping up to be an interesting social-life sim. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Lets You Have A Love Square With A Clown Because Why Not? Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Adds Same-Sex Relationships And Non-Binary Miis Nintendo Places Image-Sharing Restrictions On "Certain" Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Features Advertisement Overwatch Spotlight -- February 4 A new era of Overwatch is upon us, as Blizzard is introducing some massive changes to the game. From dropping the "2" from its title to introducing several new heroes, Blizzard's popular hero shooter is being changed on a fundamental level as the company aims to transform it into a "Forever Game". Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Overwatch Is Dropping The 2 And Launching A New "Story-Driven Era" Overwatch Is Finally Getting A Cat Hero, A Decade After Inception Overwatch Is About To Reach Peak Cute With Sanrio Hello Kitty Collab Overwatch Director Says Upcoming Changes Will Upset The Game's Balance: "There's No Getting Around That" Yes, Overwatch Characters Have Been Getting Sexier, But Not For The Obvious Reason Overwatch Is Getting Five New Characters, Here's A First Look At What They Do Overwatch Kills Its First Character, But That Won't Stop You From Playing As Them Goodbye Overwatch 2, Hello Overwatch: The Story-Driven, "Forever Game" Blizzard Promised Is Finally Here Overwatch Team Is "Not Comfortable" Releasing AI-Generated Content, But Blizzard Is Open To Experimenting Advertisement Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase -- February 5 Nintendo's third-party partners were in the spotlight during a livestream dedicated to upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hits Switch 2 This June This Dinosaur Stealth Game On Switch 2 Lets Four Players Share Controls, For Whatever Reason A New Paranormasight Game Is Coming And I'm Begging You Not To Sleep On It Again This Game Looks Like If Split Fiction Were An 80s Anime And We’re Obsessed Advertisement Hearthstone Spotlight -- February 9 Another developer-led showcase, Blizzard revealed that Hearthstone will celebrate its 12th year with a new Core Set and a new expansion based on one of World of Warcraft's most iconic events. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Hearthstone's Next Expansion Cataclysm Coming March 17, Imagines If Deathwing Won Hearthstone Isn't Getting A Physical Trading Card Game Anytime Soon, Here's Why Advertisement Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight -- February 11 The Diablo franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and Blizzard revealed some big updates for current games in the franchise like Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Diablo Immortal. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Puts Badass Amazons Front And Center If You Thought Diablo 4 Didn't Have Enough Skill Trees, You're In Luck Warlock Is Diablo's Newest Class, And It's Coming To (Almost) Every Diablo Game Diablo 4's Next Location Won't Be "Grotesque, Destroyed, And Ruined," And Its Devs Appreciate The Break How A Diablo 2 Game Manual Found New Purpose In Diablo 4's Latest Expansion Major Diablo 2 DLC Adds Features Fans Have Waited Decades For--But It'll Cost You Advertisement PlayStation State of Play -- February 12 The first State of Play from Sony kicked with an impressive hour-long presentation. Alongside Konami announcing the first new Castlevania game in many years and a port of Metal Gear Sold 4, the show also featured a first look at Ghost of Yotei's new multiplayer mode, the confirmation of a PC port for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and much more. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: PlayStation State Of Play February 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games PlayStation Is Bringing Back An Unexpected Series With A New, Zelda-Like Spin Ghost of Yotei Becomes Legendary With New Multiplayer DLC Coming In March Death Stranding 2 PC Port Releases In March 4 Loop Has A Giant Rubik’s Cube Boss And Alien Berries That Teleport Enemies Here’s A First Look At Resident Evil Requiem’s Raccoon City Police Department Decades After RE2 New Legacy Of Kain Game Revealed, And It’s Out Next Month A New Dead Or Alive Game Is In The Works Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Includes Five Versions Of Game, Interactive Documentary Metal Gear Solid 4 And Peace Walker Coming As Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 New Castlevania Game Is Coming From The Dead Cells And Rogue Prince Of Persia Devs Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival To New Town John Wick Is Getting A 3D Action Game, Lets You Murder Gangsters With Household Objects Marathon Open Beta Announced, Coming Very Soon With Special Perks For PS Plus Members New PlayStation Plus Games Revealed, Including Day-One Release For All Subscribers Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Building A Packed Roster, New Trailer Shows God Of War Trilogy Remake Announced, Brings Back Original Voice Actor Sony Reveals New God Of War Sidescroller, And It’s Out Right Now Advertisement Silent Hill Transmission -- February 12 Konami's Silent Hill Transmission livestream wasn't too long, but it did reveal that the next game is expanding into first-person survival horror. Set in the Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia, protagonist Simon Ordell will have to use a handheld portable TV to detect the monsters around him. The game is being developed by Scottish team Screen Burn, who previously produced Stories Untold and Observation. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival Horror To New Town Advertisement Convergence Showcase -- February 19 A two-hour show hosted by indie-focused streamers Dodger and Jesse Cox, the Convergence Showcase featured dozens of indie and AA games. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Black Voices in Gaming Showcase -- February 19 An event that aims to address the lack of visibility for Black creators, the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase showed off games at various stages of development--from early concepts to near-launch titles--and also celebrated creativity, culture, and innovation in games. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: The Biggest Games From February's Black Voices In Gaming Showcase Advertisement Indie Fan Fest -- February 19 The second Indie Fan Fest presented new game reveals, world premiere trailers, and more for unreleased games. Even better, several of these games now have demos that you can check out Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Suddenly, There Are 14 New Games You Can Try For Free Advertisement Pokemon Presents -- February 27 While this year's Pokemon Day livestream mostly focused on mobile games, it did end with a bang as we got our first look at Pokemon Winds and Waves. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: GameCube's Pokemon XD: Gale Of Darkness Will Appear On Switch 2 Soon Pokemon Winds And Waves, The 10th Generation Of Pokemon, Officially Revealed The Wait For Pokemon Winds And Waves Will Be The Franchise's Longest Yet Those Pikachus In The Pokemon Winds And Waves Trailer Are More Important Than You Think Advertisement Nintendo Indie World Showcase -- March 3 Like previous broadcasts, the March 2026 Indie World Showcase was dedicated to all the indie games headed to Switch consoles soon. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements Advertisement Capcom Spotlight -- March 5 Hot off the success of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom kept the momentum going with a closer look at Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and several more upcoming games. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Future Games Show: Spring Showcase -- March 12 The first of three Future Games Show events planned for 2026, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase offered exclusive trailers and developer deep-dives on a wide range of video games. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Xbox Partner Preview - March 26 The Xbox Partner Preview lifted the lid on what several publishers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games have been cooking up lately, and there were also a few new Xbox Game Pass announcements to spice things up during the broadcast. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Xbox Partner Preview 2026: All The Big Announcements Advertisement Triple-I Initiative - April 9 The Triple-I Initiative returned for its third year, dropping dozens of new game reveals across its 45-minute runtime. Big highlights for this year included fresh looks at games like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Dead as Disco. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown Advertisement Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 - April 16 With a rock-solid hour of announcements and world premieres, the Galaxies Spring 2026 Showcase was a fun livestream featuring dozens of indie games. Highlights included a new gameplay breakdown on Directive 8020, a first look at ReVamp from the developers of Moonlighter, and the announcement of a crossover between Alan Wake 2 and Phasmophobia. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Warhammer Skulls -- May 21 A celebration of all things Warhammer, this year's Warhammer Skulls livestream featured plenty of new reveals and announcements. Actor and director Alanah Pearce hosted the event, which featured games like Space Marine 2, Darktide, Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Boltgun 2, Warhammer Survivors, Dawn of War IV, and more. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Six One Indie Showcase -- May 21 Another one of the big livestreams for independent developers, the Six One Indie Showcase was headlined by world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from studios all over the globe. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Thinky Games Direct 2026 - May 28 If you're looking for games that'll leave you scratching your head, you've come to the right place! This year's Thinky Games Direct was full of puzzlers and brain-teasers, with more than 40 titles showcased. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement MIX Summer Showcase - June 1 Formerly known as the Guerrilla Collective, the summer showcase was another highlight of new game announcements and updates. When to watch: June 1 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Black Voices in Gaming - June 2 Dedicated to showcasing Black representation, visibility, and inclusion within the video game industry, the digital event will once again show multiple games in development from a wide variety of creators and developers. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Women-Led Games - June 4 It's a kind of magic with this year's Women-Led Games Showcase, as Briana White (Aerith in Final Fantasy Remake and Rebirth) joins Warframe's creative director and community director, Rebecca Ford, and Megan Everett, to host the event. The show will have several world premieres and big announcements from studios primarily led and populated by women in the gaming industry. Where to Watch: Twitch YouTube Advertisement Latin American Games Showcase - June 4 Part of this year's Summer Game Fest. the Latin American Showcase returns with multiple world premieres, release date reveals, and a focus on Latin America with its content. Where to Watch: Twitch YouTube Advertisement Day of the Devs - June 5 Immediately after Summer Game Fest Live, tune in to Day of the Devs for a deep dive into new games from various indie developers. When to watch: June 5, after Summer Game Fest Live Where to watch: Twitch YouTube Advertisement Access-Ability Summer Showcase - June 5 Back for a fourth year, the Access-Ability Summer Showcase is your next stop for a look at video games, the people who make them, and how they're being designed with accessibility settings to help more people enjoy them. When to watch: June 5 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Story Rich Showcase -- June 6 A brand-new video event dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games, the Story-Rich Showcase will take place within the Summer Game Fest period. The event will spotlight a lineup of 20-25 narrative-driven games, and viewers can expect first looks, new trailers, release dates, updates, and a few surprises. When to watch: June 6 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Wholesome Direct 2026 -- June 6 The Summer Games Showcase season wouldn't feel right without some cozy warmth, and that's where the Wholesome Direct steps in. The showcase for uplifting, joyful, and hopeful games, this year's livestream will feature a curated selection of over 50 games, including world premieres, demo announcements, and more. When to watch: June 6 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET Where to Watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 - June 6 Featuring world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops , this year's Future Games Show Summer Showcase will be followed by a live event in Los Angeles. When to watch: June 6 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement PC Gaming Show 2026 - June 6 Back for another year, the PC Gaming Show will offer new looks at over 50 PC games, including world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews, and updates. When to watch: June 7 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Green Games Showcase - June 6 Designed to be a gaming livestream that also reconnects with nature, the Green Games Showcase is all about games inspired by our planet. When to watch: June 6 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Southeast Asian Games Showcase - June 6 Southeast Asian developers are in the spotlight in this showcase, and you can expect plenty of new game reveals alongside updates on upcoming games. When to watch: June 6 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET Where to watch: YouTube Deutsche Indie Showcase - June 7 Over in Europe, game developers from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria are banding together to show the rest of the world what they've been working on. When to watch: June 7 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement India Games Showcase - June 8 Once you're done seeing what European developers are up to, you can catch a flight to the India Showcase for a look at dozens of upcoming games from studios in that region. When to watch: June 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement
Battlefield Studios has announced a notable change for how players can acquire the battle pass content in Battlefield 6 and Redsec. This new update will allow you a second chance at grabbing items you weren't able to unlock in previous seasonal passes. In a recent blog post, Battlefield Studios revealed community feedback suggested players wanted more opportunities to earn or own cosmetics they may have missed, while also keeping "each season exciting to participate in." "Our goal is to ensure players who jump in each season receive the greatest experience from new content as it's released, while still giving others a chance to pick up cosmetics they may have missed later on," the studio said. Starting in Season 4, Battlefield 6 will begin bringing back select items from previous battle passes as in-game store items and bundles. This means you can collect skins for your soldiers, weapons, and vehicles that you didn't have time to unlock for a particular season, but it will cost the price of a shop bundle. Battlefield 6's current shop bundles range in price anywhere from 500-2,400 Battlefield Coins, which is equivalent to $5-20. The smaller side is usually weapon bundles, while the large operator packs are the pricer option. Not all items are included from each season's battle pass. Battlefield Studios did detail a few exclusions, which include content offered as battle pass instant unlocks, BF Pro instant unlocks, and items from the Ultimate and Prestige paths. These specific cosmetics will remain exclusive to their original season and won't be made available again. The studio said it will continue to review how previous content is made available and will "make adjustments where it makes sense for both the game and our community." "As Battlefield 6 evolves, we'll continue to review how previous content is made available and will make adjustments where it makes sense for both the game and our community." Battlefield 6 is currently in Season 3 with the High-Value Target update, but Season 4 is arriving later this month.
After years of development and multiple delays, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally launching on November 19, and you can now actually preorder the game. The $80 game arrives on November 19, but you can actually preload it a week earlier, which is nice for the countless people who no doubt want to begin playing the second they can. Here's everything you need to know about GTA 6 preloading. GTA 6 preload schedule GTA 6 players who preorder a digital copy of GTA 6 can begin preloading on November 12. This is to "ensure they are able to play at launch," Rockstar said. GTA 6 is not going to be released on a disc, but Rockstar is still selling physical copies of the game at retailers with a code in the box. The game's physical edition will be available to buy on November 12 "to support preloading," Rockstar said. So if you walk into a GameStop or Walmart on November 12 and see a copy of GTA 6 on the shelves to buy, you can do so, but the game itself won't unlock until November 19. GTA 6 will arrive in November. The file size GTA 6's file size has not been disclosed as of yet, but many are expecting it to be huge. GTA 5's file size varies by platform but can be more than 100 GB. Given that, we would expect GTA 6 to be at least 100 GB as well. Launch times GTA 6 launches on November 19, but when exactly? We don't know yet, as Rockstar has not yet shared that information. Keep checking back with GameSpot for the latest on GTA 6's launch times and more.
The future is looking increasingly digital for next-gen video game consoles, but one method that might ease the transition is a disc-to-digital service that allows users to bring their libraries with them. While there is speculation that this feature will launch around the time that Xbox debuts its next-gen console, Project Helix, a first taste of the future might be arriving sooner than expected. Xbox Insiders received a message in lieu of an update this week, with Xbox's program lead Brad Rossetti teasing that something big was on the way. "Xbox Insiders on console, as you have seen we paused flighting this week as we prep for week next. Thanks for being patient! The wait is worth the wait, I promise," Rossetti wrote online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FatSqS3VYY This is widely rumored to be the first look at Xbox's disc-to-digital program, something that Windows Central editor Jez Corden--who has filed several reports on the feature--teased its debut with a "positron cometh" tweet. This is reportedly the codename for the rumored disc-to-digital feature, with other reports claiming that Xbox Play Anywhere will give users the option to switch from physical to digital. While Xbox has yet to confirm if Project Helix will be an all-digital games console, its rival Sony has confirmed that it will stop manufacturing PlayStation discs in 2028, something analysts believe will lead to a discless PS6. The backlash was swift and negative for Sony, with the company going radio silent on its social media channels for several days while people rallied against the company. Even with the negative publicity, Sony's reasons for ditching physical media make complete financial sense. Digital sales vastly overshadow physical sales, and Sony recorded its highest-ever quarterly digital game sales period just before it made the announcement. Other companies like EA, Capcom, and Nintendo have also experienced a surge in digital sales, which means those publishers and studios have less overhead to deal with, like covering the costs of pressing game discs or paying retailer fees. And as one analyst has said, player loyalty means nothing to these companies.
The weekend is here, and if you're looking for something new to play on Xbox but don't want to spend any money, you're in luck. The Free Play Days promotion is back this weekend, with three games offered up for the low, low price of $0, or at least nothing beyond the price of a Game Pass membership. MLB The Show 26, which is the newest entry in the professional baseball series, is free this weekend. The survival game The Alters is free as well, along with the FPS Stuffed, in which you play as a teddy bear and fight off the nightmares of a young girl. All of these games are free now through July 12, and you need a membership to Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential. If you want to buy the games after the free weekend, MLB The Show 26 is marked down to $35, while The Alters is discounted to $17.50. Stuffed, however, is not on sale and sells for its normal $12.50 price. A spooky scene from Stuffed. Beyond these free games, Gears of War: Reloaded was just added to Game Pass Premium tier (joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass) on July 9, while the arcade-style corridor shooter Tamashika came to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on that day as well. For more, check out all of the new additions to Game Pass for July so far. Xbox is facing challenging times of late, as the company recently laid off 1,600 people, divested from five studios, and cancelled games. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the changes were necessary because Xbox is not a healthy business currently. Sharma was recently appointed to a Federal Reserve task force focused on productivity and jobs.
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