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Nintendo pre-order updates – September 13, 2026 – Nintendo Direct games galore
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK for the week of September 13, 2026. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books with their respective release dates and retail availability.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 6, 2026 – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Fate/Extra Record, Art of Splatoon 3, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order as of the week of September 6, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books, along with their respective release dates and retailers.
Stage Tour Is More Than Just A Guitar Hero Throwback
Stage Tour aims to be a spiritual successor to Guitar Hero and Rock Band, developed by former Guitar Hero developers at RedOctane Games. The game features familiar five-lane note charts, supports various controllers including older instruments, and introduces new elements like modifiers and a roguelite Tour Mode to differentiate itself. The developers are committed to post-launch support and have secured a diverse soundtrack.
Stage Tour brings back Guitar Hero-style games this December
Stage Tour, a new rhythm game inspired by Guitar Hero, is set to launch on December 10, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by a team including former members of RedOctane, Neversoft, and Harmonix, the game will feature over 90 licensed songs, four-player multiplayer, and a unique roguelite-inspired "Tour Mode". The base game will cost $39.99 USD, with additional songs planned as post-launch DLC.
Stage Tour keeps the plastic instrument era alive
Stage Tour is a new rhythm game from RedOctane Games, developed by veterans of the plastic instrument era including Guitar Hero and Rock Band. The game aims to recapture the magic of those titles with familiar mechanics and controller support, while also offering compatibility with legacy hardware and new peripherals. Stage Tour is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 10.
Shack Chat: What was your favorite reveal from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?
Shacknews staff members shared their favorite reveals from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. Highlights included Stage Tour, LEGO Skylines, Mega Man Dual Override, The Witcher 3 Remastered, and Rainbow Six Tactics. Several staff members expressed particular excitement for LEGO Skylines, a new city-building game from Paradox Interactive.
Stage Tour guitar controller bundle pre-orders are live and ready to rock, but only the PS5 version comes with a…
Stage Tour, a spiritual successor to Guitar Hero, will launch on December 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Pre-orders are now live for bundles including the Kramer Wireless Guitar Controller, priced at $129.99, with the PS5 version being the only one to feature a physical disc. The game will also support a wide range of existing instrument controllers from series like Rock Band and PDP.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer and Rainbow 6 Tactics headline Gamescom 2026
Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live showcased new trailers and reveals, including a spring 2027 release window for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Ubisoft also revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a new big-budget turn-based tactics game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.
When is Stage Tour coming out?
RedOctane's rhythm game Stage Tour, a spiritual successor to Guitar Hero, will be released on December 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. The game will feature over 90 songs and include all necessary peripherals like a guitar, microphone, and drum kit.
Stage Tour shares Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Stage Tour, a rhythm-action game inspired by Guitar Hero, will launch on December 10, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features over 90 licensed songs, more than 180 guitars, and multiple ways to play, including a roguelite Tour Mode and cooperative multiplayer with cross-platform play.
Stage Tour, new project from rhythm game devs, announced for Nintendo Switch 2
RedOctane Games has announced Stage Tour, a new rhythm game developed by veterans of Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, for the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for release in 2026. The game aims to blend classic rhythm gameplay with modern progression and customization, featuring officially licensed Gibson instruments and a diverse soundtrack.
Slipknot, Rise Against added to Stage Tour — MP3s & NPCs
The music rhythm game Stage Tour will feature three new songs: "Siren" by Castle Rat, "Broken Dreams, Inc." by Rise Against, and "Phychosocial" by Slipknot. Attendees at San Diego Comic Con can obtain a special Stage Tour comic book from Dark Horse Comics. The game is scheduled for a fall 2026 release on consoles and PC, and is currently available to wishlist on Steam.
IGN Live 2026 in Los Angeles (photos) — MP3s & NPCs
IGN Live 2026 took place in Los Angeles, featuring panels with voice actors, celebrity meet-and-greets, and prize giveaways. The event also showcased new game announcements such as Barbie Rewind and Persona 6, and offered playable demos for titles like 007: First Light and WWE 2K26.
The New Guitar Hero–Err, Stage Tour–Reveals Its First Songs
RedOctane Games, a studio evolved from the creators of Guitar Hero, has revealed the first seven songs for its upcoming music game, Stage Tour. The tracklist includes songs from bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, and Ghost. The game will feature traditional music game peripherals and is set to launch later this year on PC and consoles.
Stage Tour ‘Developer Spotlight’ trailer, latest details
RedOctane Games has revealed new details for its rhythm game Stage Tour, including a Developer Spotlight trailer, partnership with Gibson, and a new campaign mode. The game is coming to PC and major consoles, with more music and platform news expected later this summer. The trailer highlights community input and veteran developers from franchises like Guitar Hero.
Indie rhythm game Beat Weaver looks like a mix of Amplitude and Thumper
Beat Weaver is an upcoming indie rhythm game from solo developer Christopher Lerch, inspired by Amplitude and Thumper. Players control a ship on tracks, hitting notes to activate and maintain instrument tracks, with a unique energy system that disables tracks if depleted. The game is slated for release on Steam later this year and supports Steam Deck.