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E3 may be retired, but this summer is going to bigger than ever for video game news. We’re here to help you keep track of it all. Join us throughout the summer, as we cover everything from Summer Game Fest to Nintendo Direct. We’ll be bringing you news from every major event alongside hands-on previews, interviews, and more!
Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps
Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each.
SteamWorld Heist 2 makes an underappreciated classic even better
Based on an impressive demo we played, SteamWorld Heist 2 is a much deeper strategy sequel than you're probably expecting.
Hitman, Tomba, and more classics get new revivals at Limited Run Games showcase
Limited Run Games returned to summer gaming season with a packed showcase filled with a lot of retro physical releases and even some surprises.
Bubsy will claw his way onto modern consoles next year
Limited Run Games announced that it's releasing Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection in 2025, bringing back the retro gaming icon to modern platforms.
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Beyond Good and Evil gets a 20th Anniversary Edition next week (for real this time)
Ubisoft revealed that the 20th anniversary of its cult classic 2003 game is set to release next week in a now-deleted post.
Tales of the Shire is very serious about second breakfast
We played Tales of the Shire at Summer Game Fest, and it's just as serious about cooking as its hobbits.
The Plucky Squire is the Zelda: Link Between Worlds follow-up I’ve been craving
The Plucky Squire's colorful combo of 2D and 3D is taking us back to one of our favorite Zelda games, the 3DS highlight A Link Between Worlds.
Nintendo’s stellar Direct proved that you can’t ignore Apple Arcade
Nintendo's June Direct featured two exciting announcements that proved Apple Arcade is a better value than you think.
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Nintendo just proved me wrong about the Switch
After a 2024 filled with remakes and niche oddities, Nintendo just showed us that it's serious about sending the Switch off in style.
Nintendo is going mature with new Switch Online collection
Nintendo announced that it's releasing its first mature collection for its Switch Online + Expansion Pack and it includes two action-packed classics.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s stunning first trailer was worth the wait
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally gotten a gameplay trailer revealing its villain and 2025 release window.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is the series’ biggest game yet
Nintendo wasn't kidding when it said Super Mario Party Jamboree was the biggest in the series. It will have 110 minigames and a 20-person co-op mode.
Wii classic Donkey Kong Country Returns gets an HD remaster
An HD remaster of Donkey Kong Country Returns is coming, combining the original Wii and 3DS levels into one package.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gives Zelda her starring role
Zelda is finally getting her starring role in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom this September.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake might divide retro and modern RPG fans
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake will launch this November, and we've already gotten hands-on with it.
A brand new Mario & Luigi game is coming and it looks gorgeous
Mario and Luigi are making a comeback on Switch in Mario & Luigi: Brothership, launching this November.
The best RPG you’ve never played is coming to Nintendo Switch
Fantasian, Apple Arcade's finest RPG, will finally make its way to consoles and PC this year.
Apple Arcade’s most popular game is coming to PlayStation, Switch, and PC
Apple Arcade hit Hello Kitty: Adventure Island is coming to more players in 2025, with Switch, PC, and PlayStation ports planned.
Everything announced at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct
We're doing a live recap of every Nintendo Switch announcement made at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo Direct June 2024: How to watch and what to expect
Nintendo's big June Direct is finally happening tomorrow, June 18. Here's everything you need to know about it so you don't miss a second.
Harmonium: The Musical embraces the Deaf community to create something special
I played Harmonium: The Musical and spoke to the developers behind this new adventure game that stars a deaf girl and embraces Deaf culture.
Black Myth: Wukong is a perfect chaser for Stellar Blade fans
Black Myth: Wukong's developers don't exactly see it as a Soulslike. After playing an impressive demo at Summer Game Fest, we can see why.
You’ll want to wish-list all 7 of these games we saw at Tribeca Fest
At this year's Tribeca Fest, we played games about psychic babies, demonic skateboarders, and dark web Twitch streamers.
Path of Exile 2 is ready to go head-to-head with Diablo 4
Path of Exile 2's first 30 minutes showed us satisfying combat and deep progression. Here's what we saw during our Summer Game Fest demo.
Riven’s upcoming remake is only happening because Cyan can do it justice
Cyan Worlds is remaking its PC puzzle game Riven: The Sequel to Myst. We spoke to the team to learn more about the challenges of modernizing a classic.
Battle Aces does for RTS games what Pokémon Unite did for MOBAs
Battle Aces simplifies mechanics and makes the RTS game genre much more approachable, just like Pokémon Unite did for MOBA games.
Video games are changing, and Summer Game Fest just teased what’s next
Summer Game Fest was full of exciting world premieres, but its most important reveal was teasing the future of video games.
This Miyazaki-inspired survival game lets you heal the environment
Astrolabe Interactive's co-op survival game Aloft builds its gameplay mechanics around an environmental cause.
New mainline Shovel Knight game will bring a ‘new dimension’ to the series
Yacht Club Games announced a lot of updates to its Shovel Knight series in a Friday showcase, as well as two upcoming games.
Madden 25 lets you control everything, including contract negotiations
We spoke to Clint Oldenburg, American Football Production director for EA Sports, to talk about how it is putting more control in the hands of players.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 seems like it will be well worth the wait
We've had to wait a long time to go hands-on with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, but what I played at Summer Game Fest indicates that it is well worth the wait.
Phantom Blade Zero delivers the action I wanted from Stellar Blade
We went hands-on with Phantom Blade Zero at Summer Game Fest, and the upcoming action game feels like a faster version of Stellar Blade at times.
This smash-hit game is finally coming to the U.S., and you should take notice
Honor of Kings already has over 200 million registered players, and now it's about to hit the global market. Here's how the mobile MOBA looks before launch.
Silent Hill creator’s new game Slitterhead prioritizes action over scares
We got a creepy look at Slitterhead during Summer Game Fest and learned why Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama is prioritizing action over horror.
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