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June 3, 2026

New games in June 2026: It’s a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we’re missing a key part of the monthly formula

June features a tranquil gaming landscape with both blockbuster and indie titles. Key upcoming releases include: - June 2: Marathon (Steam) launches Season 2 with a new "PvP-lite" mode called Sponsored Survival. - June 5: The Gothic Remake (Steam) is released, overhauling the classic 2001 RPG. - June 8: Solarpunk (Steam) introduces sustainability to survival crafting. - June 9: Destiny 2 (Steam) receives its final live service update. - June 10: Burglin' Gnomes (Steam) offers a lighthearted co-op experience. - June 18: Shift at Midnight (Steam) blends horror with gas station management. Major updates include: - June 2: Final Fantasy 14 expands endgame content with a legendary villain. - June 11: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Steam) unveils its third story expansion, The Infinite Museion. - June 16: Dead by Daylight adds Jason to its roster; Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces a new class. - June 18: Dave the Diver adds a new freshwater ecosystem and missions in its In the Jungle DLC. Notable events include: - Sony State of Play on June 2. - Summer Game Fest starting June 5. - Wholesome Direct on June 6. - PC Gaming Show on June 7. - Steam's themed sales, including Bullet Fest from June 8 – 15 and the Steam Summer Sale from June 25 – July 9.

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May 14, 2026

Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule and all the other summer showcases full of gaming announcements you won’t want to miss

As summer approaches, numerous video game showcases are scheduled, including the return of the PC Gaming Show. A comprehensive schedule of events includes: - Six One Indie Showcase: May 21, YouTube - Access-Ability Showcase: June 5, 8 am Pacific / 4 pm BST, YouTube - Summer Game Fest: June 5, 2 pm Pacific / 10 pm BST, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok - Day of the Devs: June 5, following SGF, YouTube - Wholesome Direct: June 6, 9 am Pacific / 5 pm BST, YouTube - Future Games Show: June 6, 12 pm Pacific / 8 pm BST, YouTube, Twitch - Xbox Games Showcase: June 7, 10 am Pacific / 6 pm BST, YouTube, Twitch - PC Gaming Show: June 7, 12 pm Pacific / 8 pm BST, YouTube, Twitch - Black Voices in Gaming: Day/time TBA, YouTube, Twitch - Women-Led Games: Day/time TBA, YouTube, Twitch Unconfirmed showcases include Sony's State of Play, typically held in late May or early June, and Nintendo Direct, which may not participate this year. There is speculation about a gameplay reveal for GTA 6 during the summer showcases, but Rockstar Games may choose to announce it discreetly after the major events.

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May 9, 2026

Anticipated supercannon sim PVKK delayed until 2027, but for the kind of reason you want to hear

PVKK, or Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant, is a highly anticipated game that features tactile controls for operating a planetary defense cannon. The release date has been delayed to 2027, as announced by game director René Habermann, who emphasized the team's commitment to improving the game. In a 2024 interview, Habermann discussed the game's focus on ethical considerations, allowing players to reflect on their actions while operating the cannon for an autocratic regime. Players can add PVKK to their wishlist on Steam despite the delay.

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April 17, 2026

Future Games Show returns this summer with more than 50 games: here’s how to watch

A trio of gaming showcases is scheduled for June 6 and June 7. The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will take place on June 6 at 12 PM Pacific, 3 PM Eastern, and 8 PM UK, featuring world premieres and exclusive trailers, followed by FGS Live from Los Angeles. The PC Gaming Show will occur on June 7 at the same times. Both events will be accessible through Futuregamesshow.com and PCgamingshow.com.

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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 15, 2026

Future Games Show returns this summer with more than 50 games: here’s how to watch

A trio of gaming showcases is scheduled for this summer, starting with the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6 at 12 PM Pacific, 3 PM Eastern, and 8 PM UK, followed by FGS Live from Los Angeles. The PC Gaming Show will take place on June 7 at the same times. Tom's Guide encourages followers to add them on Google News, subscribe on YouTube, and follow on TikTok for updates.

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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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January 10, 2026

9 big things Steam needs to improve in 2026

72% of developers perceive Steam as having a functional monopoly in the PC gaming landscape. Competing platforms like the Epic Games Store and Xbox App have not matched Steam's user experience. Suggestions for improving Steam include adding a "currently playing" section in the library, separating achievements for base games and DLC, streamlining the DLC acquisition process, enhancing mod support in Steam Workshop, improving wishlist organization, and making SteamOS available for all PCs.

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January 3, 2026

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in January

January typically sees a quieter period for PC gaming, with many anticipated titles debuting later in the month. Notable releases include: - January 12: Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (Steam) - Players act as a checkpoint officer in a zombie apocalypse. - January 26: Highguard (Steam) - A free-to-play hero shooter facing skepticism. - January 29: Cairn (Steam) - A mountain climbing game praised by early players. Upcoming gaming events and sales include: - CES from January 6-9. - Steam Winter Sale (December 18 - January 5). - Detective Fest (January 12 - January 19). - Board Game Fest (January 26 - February 2). - Taipei Game Show (January 29 - February 1). Early access launches in January: - January 6: StarRupture (Steam) - A sci-fi base building and defense game. - January 22: Bladesong (Steam) - Players craft blades in a dark fantasy setting. - January TBA: Echoes of Elysium (Steam) - A co-op airship survival RPG delayed from December. Major updates and events: - January 20: World of Warcraft's Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update. - January 12: Anthem concludes its service. - January 22: Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven expansion introduces new content. Additional game releases in January include: - January 9: Pathologic 3 (Steam). - January 12: Big Hops (Steam). - January 15: Craftlings (Steam) and Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam). - January 16: BrokenLore: Unfollow (Steam). - January 20: Mio: Memories in Orbit (Steam). - January 21: Dynasty Warriors Origins: Visions of Four Heroes (Steam). - January 22: Nova Roma (Steam) and Arknights: Endfield (Epic). - January 28: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (Steam) and The Midnight Walkers (early access). - January 29: Don't Stop, Girlypop! (Steam).

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December 27, 2025

Slay the Spire gets the best Christmas present a deckbuilder could ask for: a new all-time concurrent player peak on Steam nearly 7 years after release

Slay the Spire recently achieved an all-time high for concurrent players on Steam, surpassing its previous peak of over 33,000 players from early access in 2018, with a current count of around 35,000 players. During the 2025 winter sale, the game was offered at a low price of .49, attracting many new players. Anticipation for Slay the Spire 2 and the popularity of the Slay the Spire board game, which has a user rating of 8.7/10 on BoardGameGeek, have also contributed to the game's resurgence.