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How to watch the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, featuring over 30 games with world premieres, shadowdrops, DLC, and release dates. The event will be hosted by Frankie Ward and include on-site interviews by Wesley Fenlon. It will be streamed on multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and Steam, and is expected to be around 90 minutes long.
Award-winning presenter Frankie Ward is hosting the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, showing off over 35 games and a bunch…
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is set to return on September 20, hosted by award-winning presenter Frankie Ward. The show will feature over 35 games, including world premieres and new trailers for titles like Stronghold 4 and Virtue and a Sledgehammer, alongside a deep dive into the survival horror game Tenebris Somnia. Reports and interviews from Tokyo Game Show will also be presented.
Something for the Weekend – 20/06/26
This week's gaming news highlights a turbulent period for Xbox, with reports of layoffs at Zenimax and uncertainty surrounding game studios. Grand Theft Auto VI preorders are set to go live on June 25th, while Unreal Engine 6 is integrating generative AI tools. Several games received reviews, including The Adventures of Elliot and Constance, and previews for Control Resonant and Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush were also featured.
I've been playing Steam Next Fest demos for over 5 years, and here are the 12 demos you shouldn't miss during…
This guide highlights 12 recommended free demos available during Steam Next Fest, covering a variety of genres and styles. The article provides brief descriptions and developer information for each featured game, encouraging players to try them before the event concludes.
Steam Next Fest June 2026: 25 Of The Best Demos You Can Play Right Now
Steam Next Fest June 2026 is underway, offering over 4,000 game demos to play on PC. This guide highlights 25 of the best new demos available, spanning various genres from survival horror and action RPGs to life simulators and roguelikes. The festival runs until June 22, followed by the Steam Summer Sale.
Virtue and a Sledgehammer Preview – Therapy is for people without sledgehammers
Virtue and a Sledgehammer is a game that explores destructive coping mechanisms for trauma, allowing players to smash through environments as a form of therapeutic release. Creative Director Jordi de Paco discusses the game's design, balancing visceral destruction with narrative depth and player empathy towards the robotic characters. A demo is available on Steam ahead of its planned release later this year.
Best Summer Game Fest 2026 Games You Might Have Missed
This article highlights several upcoming indie games that may have been overlooked amidst the major announcements from Summer Game Fest and other showcases. It features a diverse range of titles, including action, RPG, horror, and simulation genres, with brief descriptions and personal endorsements from the writers.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
Summer Game Fest has featured numerous game announcements, with many titles offering playable demos or early access versions immediately. Games like 1666 Amsterdam, Montabi, Gnaw, and Palworld are among those highlighted, with various demos and early access periods available on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store.
Bleak, disquieting action game Virtue and a Sledgehammer blends family heartbreak with stout wall-smashing in its new demo
The new demo for Deconstructeam's upcoming action game Virtue and a Sledgehammer is now available. The game blends themes of family heartbreak with satisfying wall-smashing mechanics, exploring a protagonist's return to her hometown filled with android copies. The demo offers a glimpse into the narrative involving a dysfunctional family dynamic and the town's cyberization.
Everything Announced at the PC Gaming Show on Sunday, June 7
The PC Gaming Show featured over 20 world premieres and more than 60 games, including new titles like Wielders of the Essence, Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, and Stronghold 4. Many games announced, such as Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class and Abiotic Factor: Entropic Break DLC, are available to wishlist on Steam, with several offering demos.
Everything Announced at PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured numerous announcements and reveals for upcoming PC titles. Highlights included new trailers and gameplay for games such as Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, Hack 95, Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, and Serious Sam Shatterverse. Several games announced demos or upcoming playtests, with a focus on diverse genres from city builders and RPGs to roguelikes and party games.
Tribeca Festival 2026 Reveals Games Lineup and Special Events
Tribeca Festival has announced its 2026 games program, featuring 12 official selections, world premieres, and special events focused on storytelling and sound design. The games gallery will be open to the public from June 10-14 at Pier 57 with free playable demos. Special events include discussions with Remedy's Mikael Kasurinen and Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser.
