The Events and Conferences is dedicated to providing thorough coverage of major gaming events, trade shows, and industry conferences. We bring you up-to-date information on event schedules, keynote speeches, product launches, and interviews from these events. Events and Conferences aims to offer readers a complete understanding of the dynamics and future directions of the gaming world as discussed and revealed at these events.
Composer Mick Gordon has confirmed he remains open to scoring future Doom games despite his public dispute with id Software over Doom Eternal. Speaking at PAX Australia, Gordon said he would return "within a heartbeat" if specific conditions were met. He also revealed upcoming projects including a Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 boss theme and a 2027 live performance at the UK's RADAR festival.
Toho debuted a new Godzilla Minus Zero trailer at New York Comic Con 2026 that showcases King Ghidorah's gravity beams tearing through airborne targets. The film hits IMAX early access on November 3 before wide theatrical release on November 6, with tickets already on sale.
Masashi Kishimoto returns to write and draw Naruto: Shadow Rising, a new manga set between the original series and Boruto, with a first chapter arriving in 2027. A four-part crossover anime titled Naruto x Ninkū was also revealed, honoring the 1995 series Kishimoto cites as his primary inspiration for creating Naruto.
Sega celebrated Sonic's 35th anniversary with the Club Chaos event in New York City, revealing extensive Year Two content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds including a major 2.0 update launching November 6, 2026. The announcement includes new competitive modes, free DLC characters like Bayonetta and Aigis, and six season pass packs spanning Godzilla, Evangelion, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake. However, the event notably lacked any formal reveal of a new mainline Sonic game.
Wizards of the Coast revealed the full scope of Magic: The Gathering Darkhold Destiny during a packed New York Comic Con panel, confirming a April 8, 2025 release date for the third Marvel collaboration set. The announcement detailed new mechanics like Vengeance and the return of the Arcane subtype, alongside a product lineup spanning four commander decks, Secret Lair drops, and mechanically unique promo cards.
Marvel Comics revealed a new Captain Marvel ongoing series by G. Willow Wilson and Rachael Stott launching in May 2027, alongside the milestone Daredevil #700 arriving in March 2027. The announcements came during the publisher's NYCC 2026 panel, which also unveiled the X-Men: Regulators miniseries debuting in February 2027.
Phantom Blade Zero impressed at Gamescom with fluid Chinese martial arts combat and a standout Lion Dance boss fight. The action RPG from S-Game Studio features a unique 66-day lifespan mechanic and circuitous level design that rewards exploration. Early hands-on time suggests this could be one of 2025's most distinctive action games.
Jagex used RuneFest 2026 to confirm RuneScape 4 is in development on Unreal Engine alongside a major Reignited relaunch launching December 2. The event also detailed massive roadmaps for Old School RuneScape and the Dragonwilds survival spinoff through 2027.
Jagex has officially announced RuneScape 4 during this year's RuneFest convention, confirming a full MMO sequel built on Unreal Engine. The project began life as an expansion for the survival game Dragonwilds before playtester feedback pushed the studio toward a traditional MMO direction. The new game aims to blend the visual identities of both RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape into a single experience.
A supposed CGMagazine hands-on preview of Persona 4 Revival from Gamescom 2026 has been circulating, but the source material reveals only a Steam storefront interface with language options. No actual preview content, gameplay details, or developer quotes exist in the provided text.
