6 predictions for the future of gaming in 2026

Every year, the video game industry gets a little harder to predict. With mass layoffs that upend studios and leave major ...

The 15 best Switch 2 games to play in 2026

Our list of the best Switch 2 games around right now is the perfect jumping-off point if you're looking for something to tuck ...
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Switch 2 Upgrade Is Massive – and it Bodes Well for Legends Z-A

The Nintendo Switch 2’s launch is imminent, and with it, free Switch 2 updates for more than ten existing games from the original Switch’s library. A pair of these are Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon ...
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Pokémon Champions will Replace Scarlet and Violet at the Pokémon World Championships Next Year

In a Pokémon World Championship Series first, the 2026 and future formats will be using yet-to-be-released Pokémon Champions as the game for VGC competitors instead of a "mainline" game. To switch up ...
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Pokémon Legends Z-A still has one official update for 2026, but there's a catch

It's easy to forget, but Pokémon Home support is still planned for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Nintendo and Game Freak have ...

Fable and Forza Horizon 6 will be in January Developer Direct but not much else

The first major games showcase of the year comes from Xbox and it'll be primarily dedicated to the new Fable and Forza Horizon 6 games.