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We won't get House of the Dragon's final season for a while, but one star is already preparing to grieve its…
Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, revealed that filming for the final season will begin next spring. She anticipates a year-long emotional process to grieve the show's conclusion. The article also notes that previous season gaps have led to viewership drops, raising concerns about the final season's reception.
Zelda Nintendo Direct eclipsed Gamescom Opening Night Live and State of Play
A recent Nintendo Direct focused on The Legend of Zelda reportedly surpassed viewership numbers for both Gamescom Opening Night Live and Sony's State of Play. While it did not reach the peak viewership of the Grand Theft Auto VI reveal, its performance indicates strong interest in the Zelda franchise.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Direct viewership more than doubled PlayStation's last State of Play, analyst finds, and beat Gamescom Opening Night Live
A recent Nintendo Direct showcasing the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time achieved a peak viewership of 2.1 million, significantly outperforming Sony's last State of Play and Gamescom's Opening Night Live. While the Zelda remake's YouTube views are lower than Grand Theft Auto 6's trailer, its performance highlights the strong appeal of beloved remakes.
Latest Nintendo Direct Reportedly The Most-Watched Of The Summer Showcases
Nintendo's latest Direct presentation, which featured announcements for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, reportedly achieved the highest viewership among summer showcases. Analytics firm LevelUp claims the Direct peaked at 3.8 million viewers, slightly surpassing Summer Game Fest's Opening Night Showcase. The trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was also cited as the most-viewed game trailer from any showcase.
Summer Game Fest 2026 tickets apparently sell out in minutes
Tickets for the upcoming Summer Game Fest event reportedly sold out within minutes, indicating high demand from attendees. The annual gaming event, organized by Geoff Keighley, is scheduled to begin on June 5th and is expected to feature numerous announcements and developer interviews.
The Developer Direct Livestream Saw Millions of People Tune In
The 2024 Developer Direct livestream achieved significant viewership, with peak numbers reaching 101,000 on YouTube and 234,000 across platforms like Twitch. The Games Showcase 2025 surpassed these figures with 2.36 million peak viewers, highlighting the growing engagement with live-streamed gaming events. This trend extends beyond gaming, impacting sectors like live music and award shows, demonstrating the increasing demand for real-time, multi-platform entertainment experiences.
