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 –…
