Xbox Showcase Recap Points to Broader First-Party Pipeline
Xbox’s 2026 showcase recap highlighted a broad pipeline across first-party, partner, and Game Pass-linked projects.
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PC Gaming Show Sets June 7 Slot as PC Reveal Season Expands
The PC Gaming Show locked in a June 7 showcase slot, extending the Summer Game Fest schedule with a platform-specific PC focus.
Day of the Devs Keeps Indie Games Inside Summer Showcase Cycle
Day of the Devs returned during the Summer Game Fest window, giving indie developers a curated showcase alongside larger publisher events.
Resident Evil Veronica and Guild Wars 3 Anchor SGF’s Franchise Slate
Summer Game Fest’s PS5 highlights included Resident Evil Veronica, Guild Wars 3, Gundam Rogue Orbit, and other franchise-heavy reveals.
Summer Game Fest Opens With Cross-Platform Reveal Push
Summer Game Fest returned from Los Angeles with a cross-platform reveal push spanning major publishers, sequels, remakes, and new IP.
Mario Kart World Sets First Global Online Challenge for Switch 2
Nintendo is preparing the first Mario Kart World Global Online Challenge, giving Switch 2 an early multiplayer engagement event.
Nintendo’s June Lineup Highlights Switch 2’s Early Software Flow
Nintendo’s June release calendar points to a steady early flow of Switch 2 software, including eFootball and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Xbox Game Pass June Wave Adds Starseeker and Persona 5 Royal
Microsoft’s first June Game Pass wave includes Starseeker, Persona 5 Royal, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, and other titles across cloud, console, and PC.
US Game Spending Tops $60 Billion as In-Game Purchases Dominate
ESA data showed US consumer spending on games topped $60 billion in 2025, with content and in-game purchases driving the market.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Locks In February 2027 PS5 Date
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming to PS5 in February 2027, giving Amazon and Crystal Dynamics a dated franchise beat.