Starting on June 5th, companies like Sony and Microsoft should attend the next Summer Game Fest. Valve could also play a role, but it has tended to rely on its own marketing for announcements. Journalist and presenter Keighley has a habit of raising expectations ahead of major gaming events. Leading up to the 2025 The Game Awards, the host shared a hidden wishlisted Steam selection. Of course, some readers assumed they would learn the Half-Life 3 release date or hear an update during the broadcast.
With a price increase looming in September, there could be more urgency to unveil new exclusive Switch 2 games. Kotaku reported that at a recent Q&A, the Nintendo President hinted at its release schedule for the second half of 2026. Shuntaro Furukawa said, “We are preparing new titles in addition to those we have already announced and will communicate the details at the appropriate time.” A June Nintendo Direct would be an obvious place to debut new software and encourage holdouts to upgrade to the latest handheld. Summer titles like Splatoon Raiders may appear, but fans are also hoping for a