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April 17, 2026

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase, FGS Live, and the PC Gaming Show have been confirmed for June, with the Showcase to feature ‘world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops’

Future has announced the return of its summer gaming events, including the Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live from Los Angeles on June 6 at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 8 PM BST. The PC Gaming Show will follow on June 7. Both events will be available on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, X/Twitter, and Steam. Last year's showcases had a combined viewership of 41.9 million. Anticipated titles include Fable, Phantom Blade 0, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and Grave Seasons, with Fable set to launch in Fall 2026.

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April 16, 2026

Introducing the ultimate college bundle: built for student life

Eligible U.S. students can access significant discounts on select Windows 11 PCs and the Microsoft College Offer, which includes over 0 in complimentary value. This offer provides a full year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a complimentary design-your-own Xbox Wireless Controller. Notable discounted PCs include the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x for 9, HP OmniBook X Flip for 9, and HP Victus for 9. Students can find qualifying devices from brands like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface at various retailers. Additionally, 86% of students report using AI to support their studies, and Microsoft 365 Premium includes features like Copilot for organizing notes, aiding in budget tracking, generating presentation drafts, and summarizing emails. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers access to hundreds of games, including new titles like Forza Horizon 6, with unlimited cloud gaming.

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April 15, 2026

Future Games Show and PC Gaming Show Return on June 6th and 7th

June will feature several gaming showcases, including the Future Games Show on June 6th at midnight PDT, which will present world premieres and trailers. Following that, the PC Gaming Show will take place on June 7th at midnight PDT, showcasing over 50 PC titles. The Xbox Games Showcase is expected to reveal release dates for titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved in July and Fable in autumn, along with speculation about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day, the latter of which will have a dedicated Direct with a gameplay reveal and is anticipated for release in the latter half of the year.

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April 14, 2026

Despite rumors of a GTA 6-inspired delay, Fable studio says it’s ‘excited to welcome you back to Albion in autumn 2026’

The reboot of Fable is set to be released in the fall of 2026, 15 years after Fable 3. It will compete with Grand Theft Auto 6, which launches on November 19, 2026. There are speculations about a potential delay for Fable to avoid clashing with GTA 6, with hints from Jeff Grubb that Fable might be "pushed internally." A delay to Q1 2027 could lead to further complications if Rockstar decides to move GTA 6 to February 2027. Inquiries have been made to Playground Games for clarification on the release schedule.

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April 1, 2026

ARC Raiders and Minecraft Devs Reveal Gorgeous AAA Co-Op RPG

Wayfinder Studios has announced Wyldheart, a cooperative RPG developed by veterans from games like ARC Raiders, Minecraft, and Battlefield. In Wyldheart, players take on the role of a peasant imprisoned and seek an ancient relic to protect their town, with options to play solo or with up to three friends. The game features a semi-cartoonish visual style inspired by early Elder Scrolls games and the Fable series, focusing on social dynamics, NPC interactions, and exploration. Players can engage with local villagers, uncover quests, gather materials, craft items, and upgrade gear. The combat system offers 19 backgrounds and various skill trees, including magic, adventuring, and survival, along with a range of melee and ranged weapons. The co-op experience includes a drop-in and drop-out system with cloud-shared saves and group XP, designed for busy gamers with campaigns of approximately 10 hours of story content and an additional 15 hours of optional gameplay. Wyldheart is currently in alpha and will enter Early Access later this year, with players able to wishlist it on Steam.

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March 30, 2026

We’re finally getting Gears of War E-Day gameplay as Xbox locks in major June 2026 showcase

The upcoming Gears of War E-Day Showcase will take place on June 7, 2026, at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT / 6 PM GMT. It will include a dedicated direct presentation from The Coalition, unveiling new details, gameplay, and insights into the origins of the multiplayer series. Emergence Day, a pivotal event in the Gears of War universe, is expected to unfold primarily in the city of Kalona, where Marcus and Dom's families reside. E-Day marks the catastrophic emergence of the Locust horde, which decimated a significant portion of the human population. The showcase will also feature updates on other titles, including Fable and State of Decay 3, and may provide insights into the future direction of Microsoft's gaming division under new CEO Asha Sharma, who is considering making Game Pass more affordable.

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March 23, 2026

Masters of Albion is a ‘Best of Peter Molyneux’ greatest hits collection in one game, but I fear it might not measure up to the games that inspired it

Peter Molyneux's latest project, Masters of Albion, is set to enter early access on Steam on April 22. The game features a click and drag interface with an iconic anonymous sky hand, allowing players to manipulate the game world. Players start in the village of Oakridge, focusing on building towns, defending against enemies, and controlling a hero villager. The gameplay includes city-building and combat, with players generating income and fulfilling orders from villagers. A design mini-game involves assembling dishes for characters like Sylvia Plinth. Players can summon a hero to explore new territories, engage in combat, solve puzzles, and discover collectibles. The game also includes a city-defense mechanic where players prepare for nighttime sieges, construct defenses, and adapt strategies in real-time. Players can load defenses with unconventional projectiles, including crafted food. Masters of Albion encourages players to engage at their own pace across city-building, combat, or exploration.

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March 4, 2026

Sorry, first-party Playstation games aren’t coming to PC anymore

Sony is shifting its gaming strategy to focus on a more exclusive model for its first-party PS5 titles, moving away from its recent trend of releasing major games on PC. This change follows a series of successful PC releases starting with Horizon Zero Dawn in 2020, including titles like The Last of Us Part I and God of War Ragnarök. Upcoming games such as Ghost of Yotei and Saros will be PS5 exclusives, while some online games like Marvel Tokon and Marathon will still be multi-platform. Death Stranding 2 is expected to release on PC in 2026. The shift may be influenced by poor sales of PS5 games on PC and concerns that releasing games on PC could harm the PlayStation brand and console sales. Sony's strategy resembles Nintendo's approach to maintaining exclusivity for its flagship franchises.

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March 4, 2026

Sony is Reportedly Backtracking on Porting Single Player PlayStation Games on PC

Sony is recalibrating its approach to PlayStation titles on PC, reportedly canceling the PC version of the PS5 exclusive, Ghost of Yotei. This indicates a potential shift in strategy where other first-party PlayStation games may remain exclusive to the PS5. In February 2024, Sony launched Helldivers 2 on both PS5 and PC, with an Xbox version to follow in August 2025. Bungie’s upcoming multiplayer shooter, Marathon, is also set for a simultaneous launch on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on March 5. Reports suggest that recent PlayStation releases have underperformed on PC, leading to concerns within Sony about brand dilution and sales impact. The anticipated release of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, which may support PC games, complicates Sony's decision-making. Console exclusivity has historically driven hardware sales, as seen with the Nintendo Switch surpassing 155 million units sold by December 31, 2025. Microsoft has adopted a strategy of launching first-party games on Xbox and PC simultaneously, with some titles also releasing on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms. This strategy may reduce the incentive for consumers to purchase an Xbox console.

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February 20, 2026

New Game Release Dates: The biggest games coming soon for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC

2026 will feature a significant lineup of game releases. Notable titles scheduled for release include: March 2026: - World of Warcraft: Midnight – March 2 (PC) - Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – March 3 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Scott Pilgrim EX – March 3 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - Marathon – March 5 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Pokémon Pokopia – March 5 (Switch 2) - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – March 13 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - WWE 2K26 – March 13 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) April 2026: - Goat Simulator 3 – April 1 (Switch 2) - Pragmata – April 24 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox) - Diablo IV – Lord of Hatred – April 28 (PS5, Xbox, PC) May 2026: - Forza Horizon 6 – May 19 (Xbox, PC) - 007: First Light – May 27 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC) - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – May 29 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) June 2026: - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – June 3 (Switch 2) July 2026: - Granblue Fantasy: Relink – July 9 (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC) - Digimon Story Time Stranger – July 10 (Switch, Switch 2) August 2026: - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – August 6 (PS5, PC) September 2026: - Phantom Blade 0 – September 9 (PS5, PC) November 2026: - Grand Theft Auto 6 – November 19 (PS5, Xbox) Other notable games expected in 2026 include: - Marvel's Wolverine (Fall 2026) - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition - Fable (Fall 2026) - Silent Hill Townfall - Subnautica 2 This information will be updated regularly to reflect the latest offerings for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.