Gamescom has officially become the world's largest gaming event following E3's closure, and its 2026 edition adds Games Done Quick's first-ever non-North American showcase. Major titles including Fable, Alien: Isolation 2, and The Blood of Dawnwalker are confirmed for the Cologne show.
Double Fine CEO Tim Schafer confirmed the studio now owns the IP and publishing rights for its entire catalog following its separation from Xbox, meaning game purchases directly fund the independent studio. The Psychonauts developer also revealed details on its 2026 pottery multiplayer game Kiln and an Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter launching August 31.
Riot Games announced it will end active development for its tag fighter 2XKO in December 2026 after failing to retain enough players for a sustainable future. The final content patch arrives in October, and servers will remain online with most gameplay content unlocked for free.
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive slate runs through 2027 with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine launching September 15, 2026, followed by God of War Laufey and Until Dawn 2 next year. The lineup signals Sony's renewed commitment to console-only single-player experiences after years of simultaneous PC ports.
Sony's upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day is projected to hit VOD in October or early November 2026 based on historical release patterns. Physical media and Netflix streaming are expected before year-end 2026 and early 2027 respectively, with Disney Plus arrival slated for summer 2028.
A leaked trailer has revealed that Pokémon Pokopia's first major DLC expansion, Bubbly Basin, launches on August 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces underwater exploration, new water-type Pokémon, and aquatic-themed cosmetics as part of a $34.99 expansion pass that includes two additional content drops through 2027.
Kevin Feige confirms Avengers: Secret Wars will be the sole MCU theatrical release in 2027, creating a 12-month gap after Avengers: Doomsday in December 2026. The Marvel Studios chief says the deliberate slowdown reflects a strategy to prioritize quality over quantity as the franchise builds toward its Phase Six conclusion.
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has pushed back against criticism that the company relies too heavily on remakes, arguing they introduce classic games to new generations and lay groundwork for future projects. The comments arrive as both Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time prepare for Switch 2 releases in 2026.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will finally introduce Galadriel's husband Celeborn in its third season, with Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower taking on the role. The new season jumps several years forward to depict the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, arriving on Prime Video before the end of 2026.
Magic: The Gathering collectors are tracking some staggering price tags in 2026, with a serial-numbered Emeritus of Ideation topping the list at $3,000. TCGplayer data shows crossover cards from Marvel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and special Strixhaven printings dominate the highest-value slots this year.
