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E3 may be retired, but this summer is going to bigger than ever for video game news. We’re here to help you keep track of it all. Join us throughout the summer, as we cover everything from Summer Game Fest to Nintendo Direct. We’ll be bringing you news from every major event alongside hands-on previews, interviews, and more!

Key art for Sumerian Six.

Sumerian Six is Commandos by way of Guardians of the Galaxy

If you've never played a stealth tactics game before, Sumerian Six is shaping up to be a wonderful entry point to the genre.
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Two Point Museum is a worthy follow-up to Two Point Hospital and Campus

Two Point Museum takes the charming management gameplay of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus and applies it to running a museum.
Val and Hiina in Visions of Mana

Visions of Mana’s class system sticks to the series’ roots while still feeling fresh

After spending 10 hours with Visions of Mana, its updated class systems are fun and dynamic while also feeling connected to the its series roots.
Frank talks to Jessica in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more like Dead Space’s remake than Resident Evil 4’s

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn't give the classic as much of an overhaul as Resident Evil 4's remake did for that game, and that's a good thing.
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Wolverine in his blue and yellow suit ready to fight with his claws out, except he's Peely from Fortnite

The first Fortnite x Disney collaboration features a bunch of skins and Doctor Doom

Disney invested $1.5 billion into Fortnite earlier this year, and its first official collaboration involves Doctor Doom and some new Marvel skins.
An Operator in Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Delta Force: Hawk Ops will tide you over until the next Battlefield

I played Delta Force: Hawk Ops' PC alpha, and its modes offered up enjoyable alternatives to shooters like Battlefield and Escape from Tarkov.
A first person view in Doom, with a gun pointed at two floating red screaming heads.

The first two Doom games are getting enhanced PC editions with all-new content

A Steam store listing for a combined Doom 1 and 2 enhanced edition is live, showing off improvements and a new campaign.
War, a large man with a red hood and massive armor, with a giant sword about to swing into battle in the first Darksiders.

We sure hope this Darksiders teaser is for a proper sequel

THQ Nordic teased a new project in the Darksiders series at the end of its showcase, but it didn't reveal what it could be.
Two cars crash in Wreckfest 2.

Everything announced at THQ Nordic Showcase 2024: Wreckfest 2, Gothic, and more

THQ Nordic just held its annual summer showcase and brought some deep dives on Wreckfest 2, Gothic: Remake, and more.
Geoff Keighley shows a slide showing the top 10 selling Steam Games of 2024.

Every summer 2024 gaming showcase: full schedule and stream recaps

Trying to catch up on summer showcases you missed in June? Here's what aired and what was shown at each, as well as what's still to come this August.
A robot shoot a big mech boss in Steamworld Heist 2.

SteamWorld Heist 2 makes an underappreciated classic even better

Based on an impressive demo we played, SteamWorld Heist 2 is a much deeper strategy sequel than you're probably expecting.
Hawk in a headset in the Fighting Force collection

Hitman, Tomba, and more classics get new revivals at Limited Run Games showcase

Limited Run Games returned to summer gaming season with a packed showcase filled with a lot of retro physical releases and even some surprises.
Bubsy, an orange cat, standing in a tuxedo like he's James Bond in GoldenEye 007 holding a remote control.

Bubsy will claw his way onto modern consoles next year

Limited Run Games announced that it's releasing Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection in 2025, bringing back the retro gaming icon to modern platforms.
Key art for Beyond Good and Evil.

Beyond Good and Evil gets a 20th Anniversary Edition next week (for real this time)

Ubisoft revealed that the 20th anniversary of its cult classic 2003 game is set to release next week in a now-deleted post.
A hobbit chops food in Tales of the Shire.

Tales of the Shire is very serious about second breakfast

We played Tales of the Shire at Summer Game Fest, and it's just as serious about cooking as its hobbits.
A space shooter wraps around a mug in The Plucky Squire.

The Plucky Squire is the Zelda: Link Between Worlds follow-up I’ve been craving

The Plucky Squire's colorful combo of 2D and 3D is taking us back to one of our favorite Zelda games, the 3DS highlight A Link Between Worlds.
A diorama from Fantasian on iOS.

Nintendo’s stellar Direct proved that you can’t ignore Apple Arcade

Nintendo's June Direct featured two exciting announcements that proved Apple Arcade is a better value than you think.
Zelda stares at a landscape in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Nintendo just proved me wrong about the Switch

After a 2024 filled with remakes and niche oddities, Nintendo just showed us that it's serious about sending the Switch off in style.
OLED Nintendo Switch

Nintendo is going mature with new Switch Online collection

Nintendo announced that it's releasing its first mature collection for its Switch Online + Expansion Pack and it includes two action-packed classics.
metroid prime 4 beyond 2025 reveal

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s stunning first trailer was worth the wait

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally gotten a gameplay trailer revealing its villain and 2025 release window.
super mario party jamboree announcement

Super Mario Party Jamboree is the series’ biggest game yet

Nintendo wasn't kidding when it said Super Mario Party Jamboree was the biggest in the series. It will have 110 minigames and a 20-person co-op mode.
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Wii classic Donkey Kong Country Returns gets an HD remaster

An HD remaster of Donkey Kong Country Returns is coming, combining the original Wii and 3DS levels into one package.
Zelda running from a purple void

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gives Zelda her starring role

Zelda is finally getting her starring role in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom this September.
An RPG party stands in a throne room in Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake might divide retro and modern RPG fans

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake will launch this November, and we've already gotten hands-on with it.
Mario and Luigi high fiving each other with stars surrounding them.

A brand new Mario & Luigi game is coming and it looks gorgeous

Mario and Luigi are making a comeback on Switch in Mario & Luigi: Brothership, launching this November.
The hero of Fantasian runs.

The best RPG you’ve never played is coming to Nintendo Switch

Fantasian, Apple Arcade's finest RPG, will finally make its way to consoles and PC this year.
Hello Kitty bakes food in a cafe in Hello Kitty: Island Adventure.

Apple Arcade’s most popular game is coming to PlayStation, Switch, and PC

Apple Arcade hit Hello Kitty: Adventure Island is coming to more players in 2025, with Switch, PC, and PlayStation ports planned.
An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

Everything announced at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct

We're doing a live recap of every Nintendo Switch announcement made at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct.
Luigi with the Poltergust 5000.

Nintendo Direct June 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Nintendo's big June Direct is finally happening tomorrow, June 18. Here's everything you need to know about it so you don't miss a second.
A screenshot from Harmonium: The Musical.

Harmonium: The Musical embraces the Deaf community to create something special

I played Harmonium: The Musical and spoke to the developers behind this new adventure game that stars a deaf girl and embraces Deaf culture.
A monkey man faces off against a fiery boss in Black Myth: Wukong.

Black Myth: Wukong is a perfect chaser for Stellar Blade fans

Black Myth: Wukong's developers don't exactly see it as a Soulslike. After playing an impressive demo at Summer Game Fest, we can see why.
A baby levitates a bunch of scientists in Goodnight Universe.

You’ll want to wish-list all 7 of these games we saw at Tribeca Fest

At this year's Tribeca Fest, we played games about psychic babies, demonic skateboarders, and dark web Twitch streamers.
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Path of Exile 2 is ready to go head-to-head with Diablo 4

Path of Exile 2's first 30 minutes showed us satisfying combat and deep progression. Here's what we saw during our Summer Game Fest demo.
Save State promotional image featuring the observatory in the remake of Riven.

Riven’s upcoming remake is only happening because Cyan can do it justice

Cyan Worlds is remaking its PC puzzle game Riven: The Sequel to Myst. We spoke to the team to learn more about the challenges of modernizing a classic.

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