Carson Kelly Blogs

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 ...