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🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformNintendo’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;
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformNintendo 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!
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformXbox 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;
🎮 Multi-platformWhere to find lead in Subnautica 2
Lead is a vital resource in Subnautica 2 as it allows you to craft germanium ingots. Here's the best location to farm lead.
🎮 Multi-platformLego Batman’s Newest Easter Egg Really Makes You Work For It
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight(https://www.gamespot.com/games/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/) is full of Easter eggs, but one of its most obscure will put a smile on the face of anyone who grew up in the Commodore 64 era of computers. As spotted by the eagle-eyed Cabel Sasser, a quick jaunt to the Batcave during one of the early missions will see Batman use a very vintage computer to input some clues as he tracks down the Red Hood gang. In a brief moment, the CRT screen flashes with some code, which just so happens to work on a Commodore 64 PC. Input that code on a C64 (or an emulator), and you'll get a menu that features the Batman logo bouncing around the screen like a DVD screensaver. Some of you might be wondering just where you can pick up a Commodore 64, but fortunately, there's an online alternative (thanks, Andy Baio(https://bsky.app/profile/andy.baio.net/post/3mnq22r3l6c2d)). https://bsky.app/profile/cabel.panic.com/post/3mnpxqsbwok2i The Commodore 64 emulator(https://ty64.krissz.hu/) works just fine--we had to really dig deep to figure out how it works--and you can view the Easter egg on your PC. Just click the three vertical dots icon in the bottom right, paste the copied GitHub text from your clipboard in, and hit enter. This is one deep cut of an Easter egg, as Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a celebration of the Caped Crusader across pop culture. The most obvious ones are drawn from the live-action movies, while unlockable costumes pay homage(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/easter-eggs-in-lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/1100-6540087/) to his various incarnations across film, TV, comic books, and video games. Other nods to Batman are littered across Gotham, including a touching tribute to the late Kevin Conroy, the voice actor behind the cowl. If you haven't checked it out yet, the game recently launched for PC and console. "Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight combines a nostalgia-rich story, hilarious writing, and Arkham Lite combat to bring licensed Lego games into the modern era," Steve Watts wrote in GameSpot's review(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-is-the-best-lego-game-in-years/1900-6418492/). - !4622826-lego-batman-3.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4622826-lego-batman-3.jpg?w=300) Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Standard Edition $70 | Releases May 29, 2026 See at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/preview?isSlp=1&isPreview=1&asins=B0G6QNXFG8,B0G6Q5XKGT,B0G6QV9GWT&tag=gamespot-preorders-20 "See at Amazon") - !4622825-lego-batman-2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4622825-lego-batman-2.jpg?w=300) Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition $90 | Releases May 26, 2026 See at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/preview?isSlp=1&isPreview=1&asins=B0G6QV6ZPN,B0G6QGRFHK,B0G6Q8ZHBN&tag=gamespot-preorders-20 "See at Amazon")
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo Direct Confirmed For June 9, And It’s A Big One
A new Nintendo Direct livestream has been announced for June 9, making an already busy month of gaming showcases even busier. You can tune in at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET to watch it. As usual, Nintendo isn't sharing too many details on this livestream. Looking ahead, the second half of 2026 has a few big games on the way, including Star Fox and various third-party releases. Nintendo says the livestream will run for roughly 50 minutes, and it'll highlight upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games. After the broadcast ends, there'll be a new Nintendo Treehouse livestream immediately after, showcasing gameplay of select titles featured in the Direct. On the rumor front, Nintendo will reportedly reveal a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time(https://www.gamespot.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/), and for retro gaming fans, the NES, SNES, and Game Boy games on Switch 2 are said to be getting new "challenges" for players to pursue. Nintendo has held a June Direct showcase every year since 2012, and it's not breaking that run in 2026. The content of each broadcast varies, as some years have been game-specific livestreams--like last year's Donkey Kong Bananza showcase--while older June Directs tied into E3 week and provided a broader overview of what to expect from Nintendo for the rest of the year. This month also marks the first anniversary of the Switch 2 console, which is Nintendo's fastest-selling console of all time(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-has-become-the-fastest-selling-home-console-of-all-time-in-just-four-days/1100-6532341/) and has reached 19.86 million sales as of March 31, 2026. The original Switch isn't doing too badly either and is Nintendo's best-selling console(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-nintendo-switch-refuses-to-retire-and-the-ps2-should-probably-be-nervous/1100-6539862/) of all time with 155.92 million consoles sold.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformHellblade Studio Ninja Theory Has Officially Canceled Experimental Horror Game Project Mara
!Project Mara Senua Hellblade Ninja Theory Experimental Horror Game(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/08/6f58e29a/Project%20Mara.jpg.webp) Hellblade(https://www.gameinformer.com/review/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii/conquering-old-demons) studio Ninja Theory announced its next project, an action-adventure game called Senua(https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2026/06/07/senua-is-an-action-adventure-game-in-the-hellblade-universe), set in the Hellblade universe, at yesterday's 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase(https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2026/06/07/heres-everything-announced-during-the-2026-summer-xbox-games). In a new interview posted on the Xbox Wire blog(https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/07/senua-ninja-theory-details-interview-action-adventure-xbox-games-showcase-2026/) about Senua, studio head Dom Matthews has revealed that the experimental horror game Project Mara(https://www.gameinformer.com/product/project-mara), announced(https://gameinformer.com/href) in 2020(https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/01/22/ninja-theory-announces-experimental-exploration-of-mental-terror-called-project-mara), has been canceled. In the interview, Matthews explains that smaller teams at Ninja Theory worked on the first two Hellblade games, but notes that the entire studio is working on Senua. And if everyone is working on Senua, nobody is working on Project Mara, something Matthews immediately addresses. "And with the fact that we have the entire team working on this game, I suspect some people might ask what's happened to Project Mara a previously announced horror title – I took the decision to not work on that any further," Matthews says in the interview. "These decisions are never easy, but I did so to take the opportunity to have all the talent and expertise in the studio, all 85 creatives, working together to realize the potential of what Senua can be." This isn't necessarily surprising – since that 2020 reveal, we've heard basically nothing about Project Mara – but it's nice to have the official confirmation, so those who might have been excited about it won't wait around for something that was never going to appear. For more, read Game Informer's round-up of every announcement from the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase, and then read our reviews for Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice(https://www.gameinformer.com/games/hellblade/b/playstation4/archive/2017/08/08/hellblade-senuas-sacrifice-game-informer-review.aspx) and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II(https://www.gameinformer.com/review/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii/conquering-old-demons). What did you think of the Senua reveal? Let us know in the comments below!
🎮 Multi-platformBlood Message’s Melee Combat Is Much More Impressive Than The Initial Trailer
If the debut trailer(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blood-message-neteases-new-aaa-single-player-project-revealed/1100-6532579/) for NetEase's new AAA action title, Blood Message(https://www.gamespot.com/games/blood-message/), didn't blow you away during Summer Game Fest(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/summer-game-fest-live-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/), then the follow-up video may make a better impression. Developer 24 Entertainment Lin'an has shared an extended look at Blood Message's gameplay that reveals a greater cinematic flare for action that the initial footage failed to convey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSeOU5Gr0 The game takes place in Asia sometime in the ninth century during the Shazhou uprising. Players control Pei Changguan, a messenger who is sent on a mission to relay the news of the rebellion to Chang'an, the capital city of the Tang Empire. For this level, Pei Changguan is joined by his brother, Arrati, as they discover atrocities committed by Tubo soldiers who are desperately looking for a letter with vital intel. Changguan and his brother are able to dispatch a handful of the hostile forces with stealth attacks and QTEs. But some of the fights become epic sword battles. While a few of the enemies appear to hold back, it's refreshing that there are times when they attack players from multiple directions at once. The level appears to be heavily scripted, but the way the action unfolds should remind players of Uncharted and The Last of Us. Pei Changguan's son, Ning, is also an important character in this game, although he's completely missing in this video. As shown at the end of the clip, Ning has made a choice that may greatly complicate his father's mission. The Tubo soldiers have seen Changguan and his brother, and they may be marked for death. Blood Message will be released on PC and consoles, but it doesn't currently have a release date.
🎮 Multi-platformThe Lost Wild preview: Jurassic Park meets Alien Isolation in a bone-chilling horror game
The Lost Wild, a new dinosaur horror game published by Annapurna, is a mix of Jurassic Park, Alien Isolation, and Resident Evil. Read our preview.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformHere’s What Gears Of War’s Original Designer Thinks About E-Day
It's been a long time since Gears of War creator and original designer Cliff Bleszinski was guiding the franchise, but he eagerly watched the premiere of new footage of the latest game, Gears of War: E-Day(https://www.gamespot.com/games/gears-of-war-e-day/), during the Xbox Games Showcase(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-showcase-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-so-far/). And like a proud father, Bleszinski shared his enthusiastic response to what he saw. "Loved the struggle with that one Locust, but it's weird how the other ones (not the 'naked' ones) went down so easy," wrote Bleszinski on X(https://x.com/therealcliffyb/status/2063670009008705933). "The tough one didn't seem to be drastically armored different to show that it's a badass. Great rescue and reveal, though." Bleszinski also weighed in on the origin of the chainsaw lancer(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-includes-the-chainsaw-lancers-origin-story/) in E-Day. "Thinking about 'em going with a straight up chainsaw pre-lancer," noted Bleszinski(https://x.com/therealcliffyb/status/2063676631076556941). "Gameplay wise-if they're going to go 'one hand chainsaw, one hand gun' mode and someone at some point saying 'why not put the saw on the fin' gun already!?'" The relative ease with which some of the Locusts were dispatched was something that Bleszinski took issue with, as he believes(https://x.com/therealcliffyb/status/2063678547483402315) "Locust should have thick skin and armor and the game feedback loop should evolve to show that." But he seemed very pleased with other aspects of the game. "Yes, there's that sweet destruction I was hoping for," said Bleszinski(https://x.com/therealcliffyb/status/2063688085800472684). "The longer glimpse of what the Coalition has been up to is exciting. Super low cover is a nice touch too ... Reavers and Seeders look GREAT. Love the legs on the Reavers and their wall climbing." Following the presentation, Bleszinski summed up his thoughts(https://x.com/therealcliffyb/status/2063693070441324583). "So yeah, E-day looks great, amazing feature set, great tech improvements-and, most importantly-looks like it has heart. On top of all sorts of insane violence and destruction." Bleszinski announced his retirement from game development(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-designer-explains-why-hell-never-make/1100-6463340/) in 2018. However, he recently shared his ideas for a game(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-creator-lays-out-vision-for-a-new-game-and-it-sounds-intriguing/1100-6539873/) he calls Hollow Point, which he described as “John Wick meets Carrie by way of Lovecraft Country.” As for Gears of War: E-Day, it will be an Xbox console exclusive(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-ps5-version-canceled-report-says/). It will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 6.
🎮 Multi-platformHow Widow's Bay pulled off the best slasher since 2018's Halloween
Widow's Bay episode 8 is another standout episode of Apple's hit new horror comedy.
🎮 Multi-platformAfter Backrooms, here are 10 creepypasta memes Hollywood should adapt next
Backrooms proves the next great horror franchise is probably hiding in a forum archive