Pokémon & Nintendo — new reveals, game updates, Nintendo Direct news, Switch content, Pokémon announcements

Yesterday's Nintendo Direct was an absolute powerhouse. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake was officially announced for a 2026 release on Switch 2, and yes — by the time it launches, Ocarina of Time 3D will actually be older than the original N64 game was when the 3D remaster dropped. Feel old yet?

FromSoftware unveiled The Duskbloods, their mysterious next project, with a closed network test coming Summer 2026. This was the standout surprise of the entire Direct for many — a brand-new FromSoftware title built for Switch 2 is not something anyone had on their bingo card.

Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave launches September 17, and it's making waves as Nintendo's second $80 physical Switch 2 release, stirring up fresh debate about the platform's pricing strategy. Kingdom Hearts IV also made a splash with a new trailer, though the news that Kingdom Hearts cloud ports on the original Switch are being delisted today — forcing players to buy native versions — left a sour taste for fans not upgrading.

Elsewhere, Stellar Blade is heading to Switch 2 later this year, Dragon's Dogma 2: The Dark Arisen expansion arrives October 26, Star Fox got a surprise reveal with a demo available immediately after the Direct, Rhythm Heaven Groove is officially real, and a new Pokémon project called Pokémon Pokopia was shown. Looking further ahead, 2027 is stacked with Xenoblade Genesis joining the already-announced Pokémon WiWa, Persona 4 Revival, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation.

Fortnite — season updates, collabs, new skins, map changes, competitive scene

After nearly six years of absence, Fortnite is finally back on iOS for every country. It returned to the US a year ago, but players in CIS and other regions only regained access in the last few weeks. A huge win for Epic's long legal battle.

Some players are reporting randomly receiving skins they never purchased or earned — including the Tung Tung Tung Sahur set — suggesting either a generous bug or a mysterious gift from Epic. No official word yet.

Call of Duty — Warzone/Black Ops updates, new seasons, weapons, competitive

In a candid interview, developers behind Spyro: A Realm Beyond shared that they needed to focus on "joyful experiences" after being pushed into what they called the Call of Duty mines by Activision. It's a refreshing pivot that has fans excited for Spyro's return.

Community discussions are heating up around classic titles, with a popular post declaring Call of Duty: Black Ops the best-rounded game in the series — praising its campaign, multiplayer, and zombies. Meanwhile, fans are sharing creative ideas for bringing Black Ops 1's iconic animated menu system into Modern Warfare 2.

Indie Games — notable releases, hidden gems, devlogs, Steam Next Fest picks

Great news for Deltarune fans: Chapter 6 development is reportedly "going quite fast," with Chapter 7 development set to begin before the end of this year. Toby Fox's momentum on the project seems stronger than ever.

Tales of Seikyu officially leaves Early Access tomorrow, June 11, marking the end of a six-year journey for a team that started with just four people. No Humanity - InternShip, a chaotic bullet hell roguelite about cloned unpaid interns exploring space caves, is turning heads with its wild premise. And if you're tired of storefront algorithms, one player's deep dive into weird, experimental Steam games by solo devs is worth exploring — there's a whole hidden world out there.

Steam & PC — top charts, big sales, Steam Deck compatibility, major PC releases

Steam Controller reservation holders from May 8th are finally receiving their purchase emails, signaling that Valve's long-awaited new hardware is moving into customers' hands.

A nostalgic post comparing a Steam library from 2017 (when PUBG ruled the world) to a sprawling 2026 collection sparked a wave of reflective comments about how our gaming tastes evolve. Meanwhile, some users are reporting a frustrating bug where the "save changes" button has vanished from profile settings — across devices and accounts — suggesting a wider Steam client issue.

Gaming Roundup — other notable news, trailers, industry moves

Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic — The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil got an announcement trailer, bringing a refreshed take on the beloved bullet hell classic. And in a wholesome community moment, a viral thread asked players to share the game that made them fall in love with gaming — with Pokémon on Game Boy being a popular and nostalgic top answer.