Summer 2026 is set to be a blockbuster season for gamers. From franchise reboots like Assassin’s Creed to ambitious new projects from Game Freak, developer giants are launching high-stakes titles across all major platforms.

After years of anticipation, Insomniac Games has finally offered its most substantial look yet at Marvel’s Wolverine. Nine.com.au caught up with the game’s creators to learn all about it.

Mark Sammut serves as the lead editor of the Evergreen gaming list department for GameRant, along with contributing to other department like anime lists and resources. In a previous life, he also wrote for TheGamer, other Valnet sites, and WatchMojo.

The 2026 gaming calendar already looks crowded, and players know what that means: longer wishlists, less storage space, and a backlog staring from the home screen like an unpaid bill. But this is not just another busy year.

Video game fans sure are a vocal bunch, and considering what the average AAA game costs these days, you can't really blame them for being outspoken. While some players obviously take their concerns too far, it's also frustratingly common for publishers to ...

While it's been a busy week for Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion, there's still a handful of confirmed games to look forward to, plus some right now.