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Square Enix officially closed today’s PlayStation State of Play with a massive look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation — and now we know when the trilogy ends. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches April 8, 2027 for PlayStation 5. Revelation serves as the third and final chapter of the remake trilogy that began with Final Fantasy VII Remake and continued with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Today’s extended gameplay presentation showed just how much larger the final adventure is becoming. The iconic Highwind airship will play a major role in exploration, allowing the party to travel across an enormous open world from the skies. Chocobos return as well, including Piko, who can grow stronger alongside the party and assist in both traversal and combat. Combat is also evolving. Revelation introduces the Function-Integrated Tactical Suitwear system — FITS . Players can equip specialized outfits that alter both character appearance and combat abilities. Square Enix detailed four different FITS cla...

PlayStation’s massive September 3, 2026 State of Play double feature has officially wrapped. After a few days of anticipation, predictions, and speculation, PlayStation delivered both its traditional State of Play and State of Play Japan presentations back-to-back, showcasing more than 30 games across the two broadcasts. There were new game reveals, release dates, gameplay demonstrations, expansions, PlayStation Plus additions, accessories, and some genuinely major announcements. I also hosted my own live co-stream throughout the event, which stretched into a huge morning of PlayStation coverage. If you missed either presentation, here is a rundown of everything PlayStation announced.

The nightmare continues early next year. During today’s PlayStation State of Play, Firesprite officially confirmed that Until Dawn 2 launches January 28, 2027, for PlayStation 5 . The sequel follows Dead True , a team of paranormal-investigation YouTubers whose search for supernatural stories eventually brings them to Akishima Island. Before that journey begins, the crew investigates Blackwood Sanitorium and the tragic events that occurred there 12 years earlier, providing a direct connection to the history of the original Until Dawn. Firesprite has partnered with AdHoc Studio , the team behind Dispatch, to help craft the story. Once again, decisions sit at the center of the experience. Relationships, conversations and seemingly small choices can radically alter what happens and who survives. The new trailer offered several examples of these decisions, from characters choosing different paths while searching for missing friends to considerably darker situations in which survival can de...

We are officially in the final countdown. Insomniac Games debuted the Marvel’s Wolverine Launch Trailer during today’s PlayStation State of Play, giving us one more major look at Logan before release. The trailer highlights Logan alongside several of his allies, including the telekinetic Jean Grey and members of Team X , while teasing additional friends, enemies, and action from his upcoming journey. And thankfully, we do not have to wait long. Watch the official Marvel's Wolverine launch trailer below! 

PlayStation has officially announced its next State of Play, and we won't have to wait very long. On Thursday, September 3, 2026 , PlayStation will host not one but two broadcasts back-to-back , beginning at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT . First up will be a traditional State of Play , featuring new announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. PlayStation has also confirmed that the presentation will conclude with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix. Then, immediately after the main presentation, State of Play Japan returns. Hosted once again by Yuki Kaji, State of Play Japan will turn the spotlight on upcoming games from developers across Japan and Asia, with new gameplay, announcements, deeper dives, and more throughout the show. Needless to say, I’m excited. State of Play presentations are always fun because you never completely know what PlayStation is going to pull out of a hat. We know a little about what to expect thi...

  Jason and Lucia, Vice City, Leonida, combat, character switching, police pursuits, activities, release details, and more Rockstar has finally shown us what playing Grand Theft Auto VI actually looks like. Published August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Updated following Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look presentation.

One of my favorite times of the gaming calendar is almost here again. gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 takes place on Tuesday, August 25, and I’ll once again be going live on my YouTube channel with a special co-stream presentation as we watch the show together. Opening Night Live begins at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST / 8:00 PM CEST and will be hosted by Geoff Keighley live from Cologne, Germany.

This Friday, August 21 , I’ll be going live on my YouTube channel for a special Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 co-stream presentation , and this is shaping up to be one of the biggest Call of Duty broadcasts of the year. The event begins at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT and will put a major spotlight on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 , particularly its Multiplayer experience.

Nintendo closed out one of the biggest gaming news weeks of the summer with a major Nintendo Direct on June 9, 2026, and it was absolutely packed with announcements for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. After a week that already included PlayStation’s State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase, Nintendo had the final major spotlight, and they used it to show a future built around nostalgia, surprises, RPGs, family fun, long-awaited returns, and a very strong Switch 2 lineup. The biggest reveal of the show was easily The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time , rebuilt for Nintendo Switch 2. One of the most legendary games of all time is returning for a new generation, and that alone gave the Direct a massive closing-shot feeling. For longtime Nintendo fans, this is the kind of announcement that hits differently. Ocarina of Time is not just another Zelda game; it is one of the pillars of 3D gaming history. Another huge moment was the reveal of Kingdom Hearts IV fo...

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 arrived on June 7, and this year’s show had one clear mission: remind everyone why Xbox still matters when it shows up with confidence, history, and heavy-hitting games. The showcase opened with Gears of War: E-Day , and that alone set the tone. For the first time, a Gears game led the Xbox Showcase, and it made sense. E-Day is not just another sequel. It is a return to the beginning the day the Locust emerged, the world broke open, and the bond between Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago began to take shape. The gameplay demo leaned into what makes Gears special: weight, brutality, horror, brotherhood, and that feeling that every battle is being fought under a sky that is about to collapse. The follow-up Gears of War: E-Day Direct went even deeper, showing how The Coalition is rebuilding the franchise from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5 while still chasing the emotional core of the original games. One of the most exciting details is the campaign struct...

Summer Game Fest 2026 arrived on June 5 and brought that classic Geoff Keighley showcase energy back to the gaming world. Live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the show felt like a major summer celebration for the future of games, big trailers, surprise reveals, long-awaited sequels, horror returns, legacy franchises, and plenty of moments built for reaction. This year’s showcase had a little bit of everything, but horror fans were eating especially well. One of the biggest reveals was Resident Evil: Veronica , a reimagining of Code Veronica that instantly became one of the most talked-about announcements of the show. For fans who have been waiting for Capcom to revisit that corner of the franchise, this felt like a massive win. (IMAGE: UNTIL DAWN 2) The horror lineup did not stop there. Alien: Isolation 2 made a huge impression, bringing back one of the most beloved survival horror names of the last decade. Silent Hill: Townfall continued to build momentum. Until Dawn 2 was ...

PlayStation came out swinging on June 2, 2026, with a massive State of Play that felt less like a quick update and more like a true summer showcase moment. For over an hour, Sony and its partners delivered new reveals, release dates, gameplay looks, horror surprises, franchise returns, and one of the biggest looks yet at Marvel’s Wolverine . For me, the clear centerpiece was Marvel’s Wolverine . Insomniac showed off a brutal, violent, and action-heavy look at Logan’s upcoming solo adventure, and it finally gave the game the kind of teeth fans have been waiting for. The combat looked aggressive, the tone felt sharp, and seeing characters like Jean Grey and the Reavers only made the game feel bigger. With the game counting down toward its September 15 launch, this felt like the moment where the hype truly became real. Another huge surprise was God of War Laufey , a new chapter focused on Faye. Instead of simply moving forward with Kratos or Atreus, Santa Monica Studio seems to be digging...

After months of rumors, whispers, and mounting anticipation, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally getting its proper worldwide reveal. Ubisoft has confirmed that the Worldwide Reveal Showcase will air on April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC, which is 12:00 PM Eastern. This follows Ubisoft’s earlier March franchise update, where it openly teased the project and told fans to “keep your spyglass on the horizon.” For many Assassin’s Creed fans, this is a big one. Black Flag remains one of the most beloved entries in the entire franchise, and seeing Ubisoft finally bring this project fully into the light feels like the beginning of something special. The official reveal stream is set to air on Ubisoft’s YouTube channel under the title “Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Worldwide Reveal Showcase.” I’ll be live for the event with my own co-stream, reacting in real time, sharing my thoughts, and talking through everything Ubisoft reveals as it happens. Whether it is gameplay, visuals,...

  PlayStation State of Play (February 2026) – My Full Breakdown of Every Reveal Sony’s February 12, 2026,  State of Play was a proper “one more thing” kind of night. It ran a little over an hour and bounced between new reveals, fresh gameplay looks, release date confirmations, and a few “wait, that’s out now?” moments. This blog is my own recap and reaction, built from the official PlayStation Blog roundup, so it’s easy to scan, share, and bookmark. The big mood of the show There were two main flavors here: 1) Legacy energy Old legends coming back, sometimes in surprising forms: God of War (Greek saga remake + a 2D spinoff) , Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 , Legacy of Kain remastered , and Rayman’s 30th Anniversary Edition . 2) “New game smell.” A Bond origin story with IO’s fingerprints, a co-op shinobi project, horror creeping in with Capcom and Silent Hill, and a few “this looks weird, I’m in” curveballs. My personal headline picks If I had to circle...

PlayStation has officially confirmed the return of State of Play , airing Thursday, February 12, 2026 , and this one is shaping up to be a substantial showcase for the year ahead on PS5. According to Sony’s announcement, the upcoming State of Play presentation will run over 40 minutes , featuring updates and first looks at upcoming titles from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners . The broadcast will be streamed globally across YouTube and Twitch, with multiple language options available. This announcement marks one of the most important PlayStation moments of early 2026, setting expectations for what the next wave of PS5 games might look like as the year unfolds. What PlayStation Has Confirmed PlayStation’s official blog post confirms several key details: Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM PT 5:00 PM ET 11:00 PM CET Length: Over 40 minutes Focus: Upcoming PS5 titles from both first-party and third-party developers Broadcast Platform...

PlayStation has officially confirmed that a brand-new State of Play is happening Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 11 PM CEST (September 25 at 6 AM JST) via their PlayStation blog and official PlayStation channels. The State Of Play will run for more than 35 minutes and feature updates from PlayStation Studios, along with third-party and indie titles from developers around the world. One of the highlights already teased is an extended look at Housemarque’s upcoming game Saros , set to release next year. PlayStation Blog revealed that we’ll see nearly five minutes of gameplay captured directly on PS5. Beyond that, the State Of Play promises plenty of surprises, announcements, and deep dives into highly anticipated projects. My Predictions and Coverage Ahead of the big show, I’ve shared my own predictions and breakdown in this video: ▶️ My Predictions Video I’ll also be co-streaming the event live so we can react together in real time: 📺 Watch My Co-Stream Here ...