Gaming Events

We’re celebrating 18 years with the first GOG Showcase, restored Wing Commander: Prophecy, GOG GALAXY announcements, and more!

Eighteen years ago, we set out with a simple idea: games should be yours to keep, and they should last forever. Now, as GOG turns 18, we’re hosting our very first…

ID@XBOX x IGN Showcase Recap: All the News and Announcements

We’ve just wrapped up another fantastic ID@XBOX and IGN Showcase, bringing the latest news and updates on many brilliant indie titles heading to XBOX – from world…

Tokyo Game Show 2026: Bill Skarsgård Cast as Lead Role in PHYSINT

Just when it appeared that the XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast had come to a close, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima arrived with one more surprise: fresh…

State of Play & State of Play Japan: all announcements, trailers

Two shows, over 30 games. Today’s double-sized State of Play brings together creatives from the world over to debut new games, share deep gameplay dives and fresh…

State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3

State of Play returns Thursday, September 3 with two broadcasts airing back-to-back. First, tune in for a new State of Play featuring updates and announcements from…

Fable: Watch Brand New Quest Gameplay from gamescom 2026

If you weren’t able to attend gamescom 2026 this week – and thus haven’t been able to see Playground Games’ presentation of brand new quest gameplay from Fable – never…

Minecraft Dungeons II: The New Features Being Shown at gamescom 2026

At XBOX Games Showcase earlier this year, we played a Minecraft Dungeons II demo that took us to the hacking/slashing/looting/shooting heart of this upcoming ARPG…

Phantom Blade Zero State of Play dives deep into combat and the Wulin world

Phantom Blade Zero is set to release on October 29*. In our deep dive gameplay State of Play episode, we share more about the world of Phantom Blade Zero, its gameplay…

THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts

The 2026 instalment of the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase took place today, offering gamers first and fresh looks at many upcoming titles. During the showcase, we released…

Summer Game Fest 2026: Hands-on and more details on 11 upcoming PS5 games

Summer Game Fest Play Days featured a ton of new titles this year, with developers and publishers giving lots of chances to see, and play, a variety of games coming to…

Way to the Woods: Going Horns-on With This Indie Gem Ahead of Summer Game Fest Play Days

State of Play June 2026: all announcements, trailers

Today’s State of Play packed in over 60 minutes of updates, announcements, and reveals. It opened with a closer look at Marvel’s Wolverine and concluded with the reveal…

State of Play returns Tuesday, June 2

State of Play returns Tuesday, June 2 with more than 60 minutes of updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals from top studios around the world. To kick things off,…

Xbox at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026: Meet the Developers of This Year’s Featured Games

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct Airs June 7 – and Xbox Fanfest Returns

Why the Blizzard Showcase Was the Just the Beginning of a Massive 2026

State of Play February 2026: all announcements, trailers

Packed show, right? Clocking in at just over an hour, today’s State of Play ran the gauntlet of exciting updates to upcoming SIE Studios titles and games coming from…

007 First Light: new story trailer debuts at State of Play

In 007 First Light, players step into the role of a young Bond at the very beginning of his journey, before the tuxedo, before the […]

State of Play returns this Thursday, February 12

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…

The Game Awards 2025 – Play Every Game Nominated on Xbox

State of Play Japan November 2025: all announcements

Today’s special Japan-focused State of Play was packed with content from start to finish. It showcased fresh gameplay from major upcoming titles, brand-new game…

State of Play Japan airs today, Tuesday, November 11

This Tuesday, we’re bringing you a special episode of State of Play running for more than 40 minutes, focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a…