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Kirby looking out over a colourful open world in Kirby and the World Beyond

Nintendo Direct 9 Sep 2026: every announcement

Full recap of the 9 September 2026 Nintendo Direct: Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, Persona 6, Stellar Blade, Monster Hunter Wilds, and 50+ games.

September 9, 20268 min read

Golden The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary banner with the Triforce emblem and pixel Link

Zelda Direct 8 Sep 2026: Ocarina gameplay, movie, concerts

Recap of the 8 September 2026 Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 (5 Nov 2026), Zelda Notes app, amiibo, the live-action movie (30 Apr 2027), and tour dates.

September 8, 20267 min read

Cloud and his party in Final Fantasy VII Revelation

State of Play 3 Sep 2026: dates and highlights

Sony’s 3 September 2026 State of Play recap: FF VII Revelation (8 Apr 2027), Until Dawn 2, Metro 2039, Maneater 2, and 30+ trailers and reveals.

September 7, 20265 min read

Link with the ocarina in front of a Hyrule landscape at sunset

Two Nintendo Directs 8–9 Sep 2026: Zelda and full showcase

Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on 8 September and the main Nintendo Direct on 9 September 2026: UK start times, how long each show runs, and where to watch live.

September 5, 20262 min read

Xbox controller on a green background with Cloud Playtime Hours text

Xbox Cloud Gaming hour limits on Game Pass: only 5, 10, or 15 per month

From November 2026: 5, 10, or 15 cloud hours per month on Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. Extra hours on the Microsoft Store and what changes for Xbox Cloud Gaming.

September 4, 20264 min read

Miyamoto Musashi reaching toward the camera with the Oni gauntlet in a misty forest

On the radar: Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom brings the samurai saga back on September 4, 2026 for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC: what it is, Europe pricing, and editions.

September 3, 20263 min read

Wolverine with claws extended in an urban setting at night

On the radar: Marvel's Wolverine

Brutal narrative action exclusive to PS5 on September 15, 2026: what it is, Europe pricing, editions, and pre-order.

August 25, 20263 min read

Official Grand Theft Auto VI cover art with Jason and Lucia

Everything we know about GTA VI

The Extended Look is on YouTube and release is November 19: release date, platforms, Europe pricing.

August 6, 20269 min read

Zero Company troops running across a wasteland; a Jedi joins the squad

On the radar: Star Wars Zero Company

Clone Wars turn-based tactics on August 27, 2026: what it is, platforms, Europe pricing, and editions.

August 2, 20263 min read

Sophia looking out over a landscape from a cliff near a harbor

On the radar: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

A Plague Tale prequel lands August 27, 2026. Where it fits in the saga, platforms, Europe pricing, and Game Pass.

August 1, 20263 min read

Master Chief walking down a dark Covenant corridor

Halo: Campaign Evolved is out now

A from-scratch remake of the first Halo on Xbox, PS5, and PC, day one on Game Pass: what it is, Europe pricing, and where the saga goes next.

July 28, 20263 min read

Laufey reaching out with golden magic inside a dark wooden structure

God of War Laufey dated: February 16, 2027

Santa Monica Studio locks in God of War Laufey for February 16, 2027 on PS5.

July 25, 20262 min read

Splatoon characters sitting on a wooden beam under a bright blue sky

Splatoon Raiders is out now

A Switch 2 exclusive for solo play or up to three friends: what it is, Europe pricing, and, never better said, how it looks.

July 23, 20263 min read

Xbox Games Showcase 2026: dates and the biggest reveals

Release calendar from June’s showcase: Gears, Fable, Halo, Persona, and more, plus what’s worth keeping an eye on.

June 8, 20264 min read