It's the year of our lord GTA6 (allegedly), and what a year it's meant to be! As always, if a big show is worth the time and effort, I'll make a post detailing the announcements within and link it here. Let's discuss our hopes, dreams, and excitement for the year!
The New York Game Awards (January 18, 10am PT / 1pm ET)
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The 15th Annual New York Video Game Awards, live from the SVA theater in New York City!
Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 (January 22, 10am PT / 1pm ET)
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The show will include exclusive gameplay and developer insights for Playground Games’ Fable and Forza Horizon 6, as well as Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation – all presented by the people making them, and filmed in their studios.
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (February 05, 6am PT / 9am ET)
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Tune in for roughly 30 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games.
PlayStation State of Play (Feburary 12, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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Tune in live this Thursday for 60+ minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements from game studios across the globe. February's State of Play will spotlight eye-catching third-party and indie games headed to PS5, along with the latest from teams at PlayStation Studios.
D.I.C.E. Awards2026 (Feburary 12, 8pm PT / 11pm ET)
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The 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards are here for 2026! Tune in for all the exciting winners being announced. The awards will be livestreamed by IGN as the official media partner, from Las Vegas as the culmination of the week-long industry gathering at the 2026 D.I.C.E. Summit. The show will be hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung, with the winners being selected by a panel of industry peers.
Nintendo Direct: Indie World Showcase (March 03, 6am PT / 9am ET)
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Tune in for roughly 15 minutes of news and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Capcom Spotlight (March 05, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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The Capcom Spotlight is a digital event that brings you the latest news from Capcom! We will be presenting the latest news on highly anticipated upcoming Capcom titles.
ID@Xbox Presented by IGN (May 06, 10am PT / 1pm ET)
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IGN is proud to partner once again with ID@Xbox for another exciting showcase on April 23, 2026, that will feature tons of indie games headed to Xbox and PC including: Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Aphelion, Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive, and more!
Star Fox Direct (May 06, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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Catch the roughly 15-minute presentation and get the latest details on Star Fox, launching June 25 on Nintendo Switch 2.
The MIX (June 01, 9am PT / 12pm ET)
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The MIX is sparking up the summer heat with 60 fire indie games that cooked up world premiere trailers, gameplay sessions, developer interviews, and game drops that are so tasty you hug your Moms.
Black Voices in Gaming (June 02, 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
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New games, from talented Black creators around the world.
PlayStation State of Play (June 02, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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A new look at Marvel's Wolverine kicks off over 60 minutes of news and announcements for games coming to PS5.
Latin American Games Showcase (June 04, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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80 games from 12 countries across Latin America.
Women-led Games Showcase (June 04, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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Celebrating games and the studios built by the women shaping our industry.
Summer Game Fest (June 05, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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The show that kicks off the "E3-like" season, with host Geoff Keighley and an assortment of announcements.
Day of the Devs (June 05, 4pm PT / 7pm ET)
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A look at upcoming indie games from the non-profit Day of the Devs.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase (June 06, 8am PT / 11am ET)
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Announcements & updates from Southeast Asian game developers.
Wholesome Direct (June 06, 9am PT / 12pm ET)
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World premieres and more surprises from the latest uplifting, joyful, and hopeful games.
Story Rich Showcase (June 06, 10am PT / 1pm ET)
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A showcase that seeks to give narrative-driven titles the time, care, and visibility they so often miss.
Green Games Showcase (June 06, 11am PT / 2pm ET)
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Showcasing games that reconnect us with nature, spark hope for the future, and remind us what’s worth protecting.
Gayming Pride Parade (June 06, 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
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Celebrating upcoming LGBTQ+ games.
Frosty Games Fest (June 06, 3pm PT / 6pm ET)
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Upcoming and recently released games made in Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Xbox Games Showcase + Gears of War: E-Day Direct (June 07, 10am PT / 1pm ET)
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This presentation features major upcoming releases such as Fable, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and Halo: Campaign Evolved. It will be immediately followed by the Gears of War: E-Day Direct, offering new details, gameplay and insights about the game.
PC Gaming Show (June 07, 12pm PT / 3pm ET)
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A showcase dedicated exclusively to PC games.
Deutsche Indie Showcase (June 07, 2pm PT / 5pm ET)
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The most exciting indie games from innovative independent studios in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
India Games Showcase (June 08, 10am PT / 1pm ET)
New or upcoming Indie Games from India.
Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 + Treehouse: Live (June 09, 7am PT / 10am ET)
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The livestream kicks off with Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026, which will run for roughly 50 minutes and highlight upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games. Immediately following, Nintendo Treehouse: Live | June 2026 will premiere and last around 95 minutes, showcasing gameplay of select titles featured during the Nintendo Direct.
Gamescom Opening Night Live (August 25, 5am PT / 8am ET)
Uniting thousands on-site and millions online in a unique celebration of digital culture.
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