Every Video Game Showcase To Watch In 2026

Around the middle of the year, the primary source of entertainment isn't a new Netflix series or a big-budget Hollywood movie, but rather a seemingly endless supply of video game showcases. Recently, we've seen the idea of dedicated livestreams expand further, with publishers and various gaming initiatives hosting them year-round. What that means is that you can look forward to digital events that'll keep you in the loop with all of the upcoming games on the horizon.Whether they be from established gaming giants like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo or smaller indie-focused livestreams like the Wholesome Direct, these typically follow the same format of unloading a bunch of trailers for new and upcoming games for you to enjoy at your leisure. Keeping track of all these broadcasts can be challenging, but to make things easier, you can scroll down below to see what's on the way. We're also keeping track of all the showcases that have already come and gone, so if you missed one, you can just click the link in each slide to watch the highlights.We'll keep this list updated throughout the year, so you can check back often to see what else you can look forward to as soon as it's announced.2026 video game showcasesResident Evil Showcase — January 15Xbox Developer Direct — January 22World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth — January 29Nintendo Direct: Tomodachi Life — January 29Overwatch Spotlight — February 4Hearthstone Spotlight — February 9Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight — February 11Black Voices in Gaming Showcase — February 19Future Games Show: Spring Showcase — March 12Summer Game Fest — June 5Story Rich Showcase — June 5-7The Game Awards 2026 — December 10 Summer Game Fest – June 5Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off this year from the Dolby Theatre, and showrunner Geoff Keighley has promised a "spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what's next in video games."When to watch: June 5Where to watch:YouTubeTwitch Story Rich Showcase — June 5-7A brand-new video event dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games, the Story-Rich Showcase will take place within the Summer Game Fest period. The event will spotlight a lineup of 20-25 narrative-driven games, and viewers can expect first looks, new trailers, release dates, updates, and a few surprises.When to watch:June 5-7Where to watch:TBC Wholesome Direct 2026 — June 6The Summer games showcase season wouldn't feel right without some cozy warmth, and that's where the Wholesome Direct steps in. The showcase for uplifting, joyful, and hopeful games, this year's livestream will feature a curated selection of over 50 games, including world premieres, demo announcements, and more.When to watch:June 6 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ETWhere to Watch:YouTubeTwitch Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 – June 6Featuring world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops , this year's Future Games Show Summer Showcase will be followed by a live event in Los Angeles.When to watch:June 6 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ETWhere to watch:YouTube PC Gaming Show 2026 – June 6Back for another year, the PC Gaming Show will offer new looks at over 50 PC games, including world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews, and updates.When to watch:June 7 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ETWhere to watch:YouTube Xbox Games Showcase — June 7The annual Xbox Games Showcase is almost here, and this year is shaping up to be a big one for Microsoft's gaming division. Coming in hot after the launch of Forza Horizon 6, this year's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first gameplay looks and news on games from first-party studios, several reveals from third-party partners, and it'll be followed immediately by a deep dive into Gears of War: E-Day.When to watch:June 7 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ETWhere to Watch:YouTubeTwitch The Game Awards 2026 — December 10Geoff Keighley has announced the date for The Game Awards 2026 almost an entire year in advance, and it'll be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. More details will be revealed later this year.When to watch:December 10Where to watch:YouTubeTwitch In case you missed itWith so many video game showcases scheduled for 2026, there's a chance that you might miss one. Fret not, because we'll be keeping track of them, and you can keep browsing below to grab links to the original livestream and the stories we wrote about them. We've arranged the list according to the date that each event originally aired. Resident Evil Showcase — January 15Capcom showed off more gameplay for Resident Evil Requiem, teasing thrilling survival-horror and action, creepy zombies, and one really big revolver.Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals Grace And Leon Gameplay Differences Xbox Developer Direct — January 22The first big Xbox showcase of the year kept things short and sweet, focusing on games like Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Kiln, and Beast of Reincarnation.Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:Xbox Developer Direct 2026: All the annou

Around the middle of the year, the primary source of entertainment isn't a new Netflix series or a big-budget Hollywood movie, but rather a seemingly endless supply of video game showcases. Recently, we've seen the idea of dedicated livestreams expand further, with publishers and various gaming initiatives hosting them year-round. What that means is that…

Around the middle of the year, the primary source of entertainment isn't a new Netflix series or a big-budget Hollywood movie, but rather a seemingly endless supply of video game showcases. Recently, we've seen the idea of dedicated livestreams expand further, with publishers and various gaming initiatives hosting them year-round. What that means is that you can look forward to digital events that'll keep you in the loop with all of the upcoming games on the horizon.Whether they be from established gaming giants like Xbox,…