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My Favourite Games of 2026 Thus Far
The gaming landscape of 2026 is defined by a diverse array of titles that prioritize mechanical innovation and narrative depth over traditional blockbuster spectacle.
- The report, published on July 22, 2026, highlights several notable games released or anticipated in 2025 and 2026, including "Outhold" (2025), "Forza Horizon 6" (2026), "Pragmata" (2026), and "Vampire Crawlers" (2026).
- Capcom has released two significant new titles in 2026: "Pragmata," a new IP building on third-person combat with puzzle-solving and hacking mechanics, and "Requiem," which preceded "Pragmata" by two months.
- "Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors" (2026) by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive reimagines "Vampire Survivors" as a deck-building roguelike, emphasizing strategy and deck crafting.
Inside Paramount's New Gaming Division
Paramount’s newly formed Games Group, created after the 2025 merger with Skydance Media, positions itself as a core content pillar alongside film and television.
- Paramount has established a new Games Group following its 2025 merger with Skydance Media, elevating gaming to a core content pillar alongside film and television.
- The division is prioritizing a conservative growth strategy that focuses on high-potential intellectual properties like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob Squarepants, Star Trek, and Avatar: The Last Airbender rather than rapid studio expansion.
- PlatinumGames is developing 'TMNT: The Last Ronin,' a third-person action-adventure title overseen by former Tekken producer Yohei Shimbori.
September's Packed Schedule
September’s release calendar is densely packed, with a cluster of high-profile titles slated for mid-to-late September across multiple platforms.
- The U.S. gaming market grew to 212.3 million players in 2026, an increase from 205.1 million the previous year.
- September features a highly competitive release calendar, with major titles like Marvel’s Wolverine (Sept 15), Dune Awakening (Sept 22), and a cluster of releases on Sept 24, including Silent Hill Townfall and Dragon Quest XI S, strategically scheduled to avoid the November launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
- The Tokyo Game Show (Sept 17–22) is driving a surge in Japanese software releases, with multiple titles from publishers like Konami, Capcom, and Square Enix launching immediately following the event.
Which New Games 'Ruled' Interest at 2025's The Game Awards?
The 2025 Game Awards generated significant industry attention, with organizers reporting 171 million global livestreams, an 11% increase over the previous year.
- The 2025 Game Awards reached 171 million global livestreams, marking an 11% year-over-year increase in audience engagement.
- The global games market grew 7.5% in 2025 to reach $197 billion, with PC market expansion driven primarily by premium releases.
- Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis, Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, Phantom Blade Zero, Resident Evil Requiem, and Divinity emerged as the top five most impactful announcements based on combined wishlist, trailer, and media metrics.
The Game Awards Reveals That Blew Up on Steam
The Game Awards serves as a significant marketing platform for the gaming industry, capable of driving measurable audience interest and immediate commercial success for featured titles.
- Following its nine-award win at The Game Awards, Expedition 33 saw daily sales volume increase by 6x, averaging 69,000 copies per day compared to its previous 12,000-copy average.
- Expedition 33 sold over 200,000 additional copies post-awards, with 76% of sales occurring on Steam, 21% on PS5, and only 3% on Xbox, suggesting Game Pass cannibalized premium sales on the latter platform.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 emerged as the top new-game reveal by Steam engagement, gaining 51,000 followers and demonstrating strong resonance with existing Warhammer franchise fans.
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