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Switch 2 is accidentally getting the best looking Final Fantasy game
Final Fantasy Resonance goes full Octopath Traveler in a new Switch game that's based on the shuttered mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
Square Enix teases Kingdom Hearts 4 at Nintendo Direct
A different kind of Sora is back in the news. Square Enix just teased the long-awaited next entry in the Kingdom Hearts series, though there's not much in the way of info just yet. It's called Kingdom Hearts IV and it's launching on the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC, but there's no release date &8230;
Kingdom Hearts IV Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Will Launch Simultaneously On Consoles And PC
!Kingdom Hearts IV(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/09/155adcf5/kh404.jpg.webp) The last time we got a trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV was in 2022(https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/10/kingdom-hearts-4-revealed-in-20th-anniversary-trailer). In the years since, fans have been clamoring for more information about the highly anticipated sequel, poring through screenshots(https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/05/14/kingdom-hearts-iv-development-update-new-screenshots-released-by-square-enix) and more for any glimmer of new details. Perhaps surprising everyone, Kingdom Hearts IV appeared during today's Nintendo Direct with a new gameplay trailer that also revealed it will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Unfortunately, this trailer didn't say when that launch will be, so the wait continues. But this new trailer has plenty to look at, including gameplay in modern-day Tokyo, featuring a new look at the game's action combat in Shibuya. In it, we see a more realistic take on Sora fighting off Heartless in the city, and it looks awesome. Check out the new Kingdom Hearts IV teaser trailer for yourself below: Kingdom Hearts IV is currently in development and set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. While the Nintendo Direct version of the trailer didn't reveal these additional platforms the game is in development for, the teaser trailer posted on the official Square Enix YouTube channel (the one we've linked above) does, indicating a simultaneous launch. In the meantime, check out the Kingdom Hearts IV reveal trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/10/kingdom-hearts-4-revealed-in-20th-anniversary-trailer).
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Lets You Explore The Snowy Region Of Norgan
Capcom and Nintendo have revealed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the epic action-adventure sequel to the portable console later this year. https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/2064348850324750526?s=20 Announced as part of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/), Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrives on October 9, with this new version of the title bringing some fresh additions and tweaks to gameplay. This expanded version of the title is also heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as DLC for owners of the original version. The trailer reveals that this version is an expanded take on the original release of Dragon's Dogma 2, and players can expect to explore the new region of Norgan. Plus, there is a new system that allows players to find spoils and appraise them, all to access a new series of weapons, armours, and skills. Hopefully more details on the expansion will be revealed soon. For more news and announcements from today's event, be sure to check out our roundup of the biggest Nintendo Direct reveals(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/).
Nintendo Direct June 2026: All the news and trailers
After a week of video game news and trailers from PlayStation, Xbox, and most of the major publishers, Nintendo decided to follow things up with its next Nintendo Direct. And it came at an important moment for the company: the Switch 2 is getting a price hike, and at the same time, the console&8217;s lineup &8230;
Here's Every Remaster Or Remake We Saw During The 2026 Summer Game Fest Showcase Week
!Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Trailer Release Date PlayStation State of Play(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/02/66c832c8/tr5.jpg.webp) Summer Game Fest showcase week(https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/19/the-2026-summer-showcase-schedule) is almost over, save for a 50-minute Nintendo Direct tomorrow. We got a PlayStation State of Play(https://www.gameinformer.com/round-up/2026/06/02/heres-everything-shown-during-the-june-2026-playstation-state-of-play), the usual Summer Game Fest showcase(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/heres-everything-announced-during-the-summer-game-fest-2026-showcase), and an Xbox Games Showcase(https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2026/06/07/heres-everything-announced-during-the-2026-summer-xbox-games), not to mention a dozen more smaller showcases. Between them all, Game Informer published more than 100 stories(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf) covering the announcements, reveals, updates, and more. Alongside brand-new games, we saw many remasters and remakes. We have a running list of upcoming remakes(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/03/11/the-big-list-of-upcoming-video-game-remakes) that we're constantly updating, but we thought we'd pore back through the past week's showcases to highlight all of the remasters and remakes that appeared. Whether that's reveals, updates, release dates, or something else, they're all here! All The Remakes And Remasters We Saw During The 2026 Summer Game Fest Showcase Week !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/01/62530e88/sgf2026.jpg.webp) Below, we'll list all of the remakes and remasters we saw throughout the past week, in order of appearance (as best we can). Let us know in the comments below which ones you're most excited about or if we missed any you're stoked to play! Rayman Legends Retold - Rayman Legends Retold Is A Remake Of Rayman's Best Adventure, And We Played Two Hours Of It(https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/06/02/rayman-legends-retold-is-a-3d-remake-of-the-best-rayman-game-and-we-played) - Release date: October 1 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC - New songs from Grant Kirkhope - New music levels and new dragon-riding levels - New 3D visual style - A new villain and reworked storyline Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis - Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Gets February 2027 Release Date In New Trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/06/02/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-gets-february-2027-release-date-in-new) - Technically delayed: From 2026 to February 12, 2027 - Our biggest look yet at this Unreal Engine 5 remake of Lara Croft's first-ever adventure - It's being developed by Flying Wild Hog and Crystal Dynamics, which is also working on Tomb Raider: Catalyst - Snippets of gameplay amongst mostly cinematic stuff, but it looks great - Oh, and dinosaurs! Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered - Release date: October 1, 2026 - 1 vs. 1000 action! - This remaster packages together Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends Toy Story Retro Collection & Toy Story 3: Complete Edition - Digital Eclipse Reveals Toy Story Retro Collection And Toy Story 3 Remaster(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/06/02/digital-eclipse-reveals-toy-story-retro-collection-and-toy-story-3-remaster) - Release date: October 15 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC - It will feature Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (1999), Toy Story 2 (1999), Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000), Toy Story Racer (2001), and A Bug's Life (1998) - Toy Story 3: Complete Edition is a separate release, but still launching on October 15 - Coming from Digital Eclipse, this collection will feature behind-the-scenes interviews and more documenting the history of these classic games Resident Evil Veronica - Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Code Veronica Remake And It Launches Next Year(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/resident-evil-veronica-is-a-code-veronica-remake-and-it-launches-next-year) - Release window: 2027 - The first ever trailer for Resident Evil Veronica reveals protagonist Claire Redfield in Paris, France, looking for her brother Chris - Launching sometime next year, in 2027 The Wolf Among Us Remastered - The Wolf Among Us 2 Gets 2027 Launch Window, And A Remaster Of The First Game Arrives This Holiday(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/the-wolf-among-us-2-gets-2027-launch-window-and-a-remaster-of-the-first-game) - Release window: Holiday 2026 - Catch up on Bigby's original adventure in The Wolf Among Us Remastered this Holiday season ahead of the sequel's launch sometime next year Final Fantasy VII Revelation - The Third Final Fantasy VII Remake Subtitle Is Revelation And It's Coming To All Platforms Simultaneously(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/the-third-final-fantasy-vii-remake-subtitle-is-revelation-and-its-coming-to-all) - Release window: Spring 2027 (can you believe that?!!!) - Launching simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC - The game's director says that Revelation's theme is "resolve." - A new skydiving mechanic has been developed to let us leap from Cid's airship and land on the ground below without any loading - Characters will be able to wear new clothes and armor that will aid in their combat abilities Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered - Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Brings The Kaiju Brawler Back To Life This November(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/06/godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-remastered-brings-the-kaiju-brawler-back-to) - Release date: November 3 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC - Features include enhanced visuals, an improved unlock system, quality of life improvements, and more - Includes the addition of online multiplayer alongside the return of local couch multiplayer - 12 monsters, including Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla, Rodan, and more to unlock Barbie Rewind - Barbie Rewind Is A Digital Eclipse Collection Of 16 Classic Games Baked Into A Dreamhouse Decorator(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/06/barbie-rewind-is-a-digital-eclipse-collection-of-16-classic-games-baked-into-a) - Release date: November 12 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC - Decorate your Barbie Dreamhouse with more than 250 pieces of furniture, decor, and accessories inspired by real Barbie playsets from across the decades - Features 16 classic Barbie games, spanning 1991 to 2007, including the never-before-released Barbie: Vacation Adventure, Barbie Pet Rescue, and Barbie Horse Adventure: Blue Ribbon Race Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered - Release year: 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - Coming from Saber Interactive, these "faithfully remastered versions" of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts will feature enhanced visuals, an instant graphics toggle, Photo Mode, and more Halo: Campaign Evolved - Here's The Release Date For Halo: Campaign Evolved (And Some Footage Of Its New Prequel Missions)(https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2026/06/07/heres-the-release-date-for-halo-campaign-evolved-and-some-footage-of) - Get Another Look At Halo: Campaign Evolved In New Cinematic Story Trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/08/get-another-look-at-halo-campaign-evolved-in-new-cinematic-story-trailer) - Release date: July 28, 2026 - Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - Gameplay footage of a prequel mission called Operation: METEORITE (a three-mission story arc set before Halo: Combat Evolved that follows Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson) - Details for the base and premium editions of the game (with Master Chief skins, weapon skins, and more) Persona 4 Revival - Persona 4 Revival Gets February Release Date In First Gameplay Trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2026/06/07/persona-4-revival-gets-february-release-date-in-first-gameplay) - Release date: February 27, 2026 - Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - First official look at gameplay Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition - Release window: Fall 2026 on PC - Three cinematic campaigns and four unique factions - More than 50 multiplayer and skirmish maps - Gameplay and UI improvements - Enhanced environments, textures, and lighting - 64-bit legacy mod support Thief: The Dark Project Remastered - Release window: Winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC - Developed by remaster masters Nightdive Studios - The original Thief, remastered with enhancements to graphics, textures, models, and animations - Quality of life improvements And those are all the remasters and remakes we spotted over the past week of showcases! Which remakes or remasters on the horizon are you most excited to play one day? Let us know in the comments below!
GTA 6 Gets Its Barbenheimer As Barbie Compilation Sets A November Release
So many game publishers are trying to get their titles out of the shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6, leading to a comically crowded September this year(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/september-2026-is-packed-with-games-trying-to-avoid-gta-6/). But Atari isn't blinking, releasing--of all things--a collection of classic Barbie games exactly a week before Rockstar's behemoth. Developed by Digital Eclipse, Barbie Rewind is a compilation of 16 Barbie games released between 1991 and 2007. It's out on November 12 on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and both Nintendo Switch platforms. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/now-you-can-beat-gta-6-answers-out-of-the-take-two-boss-in-wwe-2k26/) is presumably shaking in his boots. The full list of included titles hasn't been revealed yet, but one of the announced games is the previously unreleased Barbie: Vacation Adventure, giving the collection a sort of Star Fox 2 moment. https://youtu.be/Z1DFzLE90tA?si=L95XvX6cOBs2rGL Barbie Rewind isn't the only Atari release on GTA 6's month--the company is also putting out a remastered version of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX2wMFS0S5A) on all modern platforms on November 3, 16 days before GTA launches. Remasters and retro compilations are relatively low-key releases compared to modern blockbuster games, so it's doubtful that Atari wants the attention that other big game companies fear losing to GTA 6. On the other hand, Barbie Rewind's close proximity to Rockstar's blockbuster makes for some hilarious counterprogramming, and it would be amusing to see fans and Atari itself try to capitalize on this, similar to the Barbenheimer phenomenon in 2023(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-barbie-oppenheimer-double-feature-demand-is-real-amc-has-sold-20000-tickets/1100-6515821/). We know for certain that Devolver Digital plans to deliberately release a game on the same day as GTA 6(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devolver-re-commits-to-releasing-a-game-on-the-same-day-as-gta-6-after-delay/1100-6531291/), though such plans are unclear, other than the publisher still seems committed to this stunt(https://x.com/devolverdigital/status/2062169621931631041?s=20). We'll see what it has to add to Grand Theft Barbie: Destroy All Monsters, or whatever people decide to call November. The Not-E3 Guide To Summer Game Fest Showcases !4644161-game-showcases-2026.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4644161-game-showcases-2026.jpg?w=1024) !nintendo direct(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nintendo-direct.jpg?w=1024) !GTA 6 Gets Its Barbenheimer As Barbie Compilation Sets A November Release(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WL-Showcase.jpg?w=1024) !GTA 6 Gets Its Barbenheimer As Barbie Compilation Sets A November Release(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LAGS.jpg?w=1024) !4643620-summer-game-fest-2026.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4643620-summer-game-fest-2026.jpg?w=1024) !Day-of-the-Devs(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Day-of-the-Devs.jpg?w=1024) !Access-Showcase(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Access-Showcase.jpg?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/every-video-game-showcase-to-watch-in-2026/2900-7446/)
Xbox console exclusivity for Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution is just a PR exercise
Microsoft brought back exclusive Xbox games at its summer Showcase, but its strategy for the likes of Halo, Forza, and Elder Scrolls 6 remains unclear
Nintendo’s next Direct showcase is on June 9th
Summer Game Fest may be over, but the flood of gaming news isn't. Nintendo just announced that it'll be holding its next Direct showcase event on June 9th at 10AM ET. The stream, which you can find here, will be followed by a Treehouse Live event, and it sounds like it'll be pretty lengthy. "The &8230;
Nintendo Direct Announced For Tomorrow, June 9, And It Will Be 50 Minutes Long
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2025/04/02/12807291/switch2preorder.jpg.webp) Nintendo has announced it will host a Nintendo Direct presentation tomorrow, on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 a.m PT/10 a.m. ET. It was announced in the Nintendo Today app, and Nintendo says it will run for approximately 50 minutes, followed by a 95-minute Nintendo Treehouse presentation. It's been a jam-packed week of reveals(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/05/19/the-2026-summer-showcase-schedule) for publishers and developers alike across various showcases, like last week's PlayStation State of Play(https://www.gameinformer.com/round-up/2026/06/02/heres-everything-shown-during-the-june-2026-playstation-state-of-play), Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest showcase(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/heres-everything-announced-during-the-summer-game-fest-2026-showcase), and the Xbox Games Showcase(https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2026/06/07/heres-everything-announced-during-the-2026-summer-xbox-games). Fans have been clamoring for news from Nintendo about a suspected Direct, and it's finally happening. As for what to expect, there's still a lot we don't know about 2026 and the Nintendo Switch 2, like the release dates for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave(https://gameinformer.com/href), FromSoftware's The Duskbloods(https://gameinformer.com/href), and more, not to mention the impending release of Splatoon Raiders(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/04/21/splatoon-raiders-gets-new-trailer-and-july-launch-date). The Nintendo Direct will air on the company's YouTube channel here.(https://www.youtube.com/live/PvUPDSDZg1k) In the meantime, check out Game Informer's reviews for the Switch 2's biggest releases of the year so far, including Mario Tennis Fever(https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mario-tennis-fever/running-hot), Pokémon Pokopia(https://www.gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-pokopia/a-pleasant-paradise), and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book(https://www.gameinformer.com/review/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book/low-stakes-charm). What do you want to see at this Nintendo Direct? Let us know in the comments below!
Xbox exclusives are back and more complicated than ever
Two years ago, when Microsoft first revealed that it was bringing four Xbox-exclusive games to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, it made the announcement far more complicated than necessary. That's not likely to improve anytime soon. In fact, things now seem more confusing than ever as the company tries to appease both fans and the &8230;
Minecraft Dungeons 2 release date confirmed
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is coming out in September for all major systems.