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A Look At Nintendo's Year Ahead, Plus Overwatch's Big Overhaul
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- The Game Informer Show
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- Feb 6, 2026
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Summary
It's a jam-packed show this week, as 2026 is running full-steam ahead. Alex, Marcus, Charles, and Eric sit down fresh off the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase to share their reactions and favorite reveals, then Charles divulges some details from a recent Nintendo preview event where he played a slate of the handheld's upcoming games. After the break, Alex discusses what he played of Overwatch's big overhaul -- so massive, it's dropping the "2." And to cap it all off, Charles talks about the long-awaited launch of Mewgenics, and Marcus shares his thoughts on Nioh 3 so far. It's a feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage and enjoy. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Jump ahead using these timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:32 - Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Reactions 22:07 - Nintendo Switch 2 Previews 1:00:13 - Overwatch 1:28:20 - Mewgenics 1:48:57 - Nioh 3