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How to Watch the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct

Nintendo is hosting two back-to-back Direct presentations in September 2026, starting with a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8 followed by a general Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 2 winter games on September 9. Both streams begin at 7am PT and will be available across multiple platforms including IGN's watch parties with pre-shows and post-show analysis.

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CGMagazine previewed Wolcen 2 at Gamescom 2026 and came away cautiously intrigued by the action RPG sequel. The PC-exclusive title builds on its predecessor's foundation with new systems that show promise but need more time to prove themselves. Early impressions suggest the developers are learning from past mistakes while pushing the genre forward.

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Mastery Monday Start Times and Buffs Detailed

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Elden Ring Gets Official $130 Release Targeting Fall 2026 on Steam

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Railbreak DX Launches Today on Xbox Series X|S with 18 Characters and Cloud Streaming

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