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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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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’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 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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
New mainline Shovel Knight game will bring a ‘new dimension’ to the series
Yacht Club Games announced a lot of updates to its Shovel Knight series in a Friday showcase, as well as two upcoming games.
How Capcom created one of Monster Hunter Wilds’ terrifying new monsters
Capcom told Digital Trends how it goes about creating new monsters, like the threatening Balahara, for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Astro Bot isn’t getting PlayStation VR2 support, Team Asobi confirms
Astro Bot won't feature any PlayStation VR2 support at launch, as Team Asobi tells us that it's focusing 100% on PS5.
Age of Mythology: Retold will have controller support on PC from day one
The PC version of Age of Mythology: Retold will have controller support from day one, a World's Edge developer tells Digital Trends.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora story DLC brings new area, challenges in July
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's first story DLC pack is coming on July 16, with a new area and new enemies.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to get new story DLC, Sands of Time coming in 2026
Ubisoft announced a few updates on its Prince of Persia franchise, including new story DLC for The Lost Crown and a release window for its Sands of Time remake.
XDefiant is getting some massive updates for its Season 1 launch
Ubisoft's PVP shooter XDefiant is getting some big updates for its first season, including three new maps, new weapons, and a new play m ode.
Xbox reveals new digital-only consoles and a bigger Xbox Series X
New digital-only Xbox editions are on the way later this year.
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel, not Gears 6
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the original Gears of War game, and is not a spinoff, but rather a new mainline entry.
Avowed’s release date remains under wraps after the Xbox Games Showcase
Avowed is coming sometime in 2024, but we still don't know when.
Fable finally shows off some gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase
We finally got a new trailer for Fable at Summer Game Fest showing off its gameplay.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s release date remains a mystery
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle failed to deliver a release date during the Xbox Game Showcase.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back several fan-favorite features
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will bring back several fan-favorite features, including Classic Prestige progression and a round-ending Best Kill clip.
Perfect Dark reboot finally gets a new trailer after years of silence
After years of silence, a new gameplay trailer has been revealed for the Perfect Dark reboot.
Free-to-play shooter Fragpunk is Xbox’s wacky answer to Valorant
Fragpunk is a new free-to-play shooter coming to Xbox that puts a much wackier spin on Valorant.
Starfield Shattered Space expansion looks drastically different than we expected
The Starfield Shattered Space expansion is set for 2024 with a slew of new content on the way.
State of Decay 3 reemerges with a new trailer, but no release date
Undead Labs revealed a new trailer for State of Decay 3, along with a logo rebrand to mark its first release as a Xbox first party studio.
Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5
Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation.
4 new games just surprise released during a packed Wholesome Direct stream
Wholesome Direct just showcased over 70 cozy games -- and four of them just surprise released.
The team behind Hyper Light Drifter just revealed a beautiful new game
Hyper Light Breaker isn't the only upcoming game from Heart Machine. It's also working with Devolver Digital on a 2D platformer called Possessor(s).
Dead Cells designer’s new game, Tenjutsu, is a yakuza action roguelike
Devolver Digital will publish Tenjutsu, the next game from Dead Cells creator Sébastien Benard.
