Control RESONANT enters the spotlight with a confirmed Q2 2026 launch window after Remedy Entertainment's latest investor call pinned the game to the second quarter of 2026. While there's no exact date yet, a Q2 target typically means anytime from April through June—prime territory for a major release that wants breathing room but still aims to land before the summer rush. If you want a quick refresher on the game's tone and vibe, Remedy's announcement trailer from The Game Awards 2025 is a strong place to start, especially for those who love surreal action and that signature Remedy atmosphere found in Control and beyond watch the CONTROL Resonant announcement trailer.
Control RESONANT builds anticipation by being a "windowed" release rather than a locked day-one date—and that usually means more announcements are coming as marketing ramps up. The neat part here is how consistently the reporting lines up across multiple sources: Insider Gaming details the Q2 2026 plan in its dedicated breakdown read the report on the Q2 2026 release window, and the same headline made the rounds on social media through InsiderGamingIG's post see the release-window post. If you're the type who likes to prepare early, this is the moment to wishlist the game, follow Remedy's updates, and keep an eye out for the kind of "preorder goes live" moment that often arrives a few months before launch.
Highguard kicks off its next chapter with a reveal livestream on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. UK time, which is a clean after-work slot if you're watching from Britain. A dedicated reveal stream usually signals new gameplay, deeper mechanics, or a proper release roadmap—exactly the kind of presentation that can turn a cool trailer into a must-follow project. If you missed the first tease, IGN's official reveal trailer from The Game Awards 2025 gives you the quick "what is this game?" snapshot watch Highguard's official reveal trailer.
Highguard's livestream is easy to catch if you plan your viewing like a mini event—open the official announcement post a few minutes early, set a reminder, and jump in before the stream starts so you don't miss the intro footage. The developer-facing confirmation comes from the game's own social feed, where PlayHighguard posted the scheduled reveal time check the official showcase announcement. For discoverability and future reference, it's also worth searching the stream name right after it ends—many showcases upload a replay, and reveal streams often come with follow-up details like platforms, system requirements, and whether features like cross-play or early access are on the table.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie takes center stage with a dedicated Nintendo Direct on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 6 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. UK time, which makes it a rare midday watch for UK audiences. Nintendo framing this as a focused Direct suggests more than a quick teaser—think expanded footage, behind-the-scenes context, or possibly cast and release timing details. The best "what's the vibe?" starting point is Illumination's official trailer, which sets expectations for tone, pacing, and the kind of cinematic spectacle you'd expect from a Galaxy-themed Mario story watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie official trailer.
Nintendo Direct viewing is straightforward if you treat it like any other live gaming broadcast—be online five minutes early, pick the official stream, and avoid mirrored reuploads until after the event ends. The announcement also landed via Nintendo's US-facing social account, where NintendoAmerica confirmed the Direct timing see Nintendo's Direct announcement, and VGC adds extra context on the weekend scheduling and what the presentation is focused on read VGC's coverage of the Mario Galaxy Movie Direct. If you enjoyed The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this is the kind of update that's likely to spark a new wave of fan theories—especially if Nintendo and Illumination start teasing how the Galaxy setting translates into big-screen set pieces.
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