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• An old-school yet refreshing shmup - Rigid Force Redux Review [Video Chums]

  16-06-2020 08:42
  
  "Rigid Force Redux is simply one of the best shoot 'em ups that I have played in years. If you're a fan of arcade shooters then you need to play this. The amalgamation of game mechanics is phenomenal and its sights and sounds are top-notch, too." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
  
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• How Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Is Expanding D&D’s Darkest Corner With New Monsters And Magic

  26-08-2026 15:50 via gamespot.com
  
  The Dungeons & Dragons franchise has continued to evolve over the decades, and in the upcoming Warlock from Invoke Studios, players will get the opportunity to explore a darker corner of that popular tabletop fantasy IP. Following its gameplay reveal during Gamescom Opening Night Live, GameSpot had the chance to sit down and chat with Invoke's general manager Dominic Guay and VP Jeff Hattem about the game.Set beyond the Mists of Darkon, players will make a pact with the warlock Taasha t
  
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• Lord Of The Rings’ Pippin Actor Just Showed Up In A Video Game In An Unexpected Way

  26-08-2026 15:46 via gamespot.com
  
  As part of Gamescom this week, it was announced that The Lord of the Rings actor Billy Boyd will show up in a new game, or at least his voice will.Boyd, who played the "Fool of a Took" Peregrin Took AKA Pippin in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is playing Robert C. MacBrushy in There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. If you're just catching up, this is a musical mystery game where players inherit a crumbling English hotel. By day, they work to restore it. By night, they deal with the gh
  
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• Witcher 3 Songs Of The Past Expansion Fixes A Major Issue With The Original Game

  26-08-2026 15:19 via gamespot.com
  
  CD Projekt Red has shared new footage and disclosed more details about The Witcher 3's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, and that includes confirmation that you can indeed pet the dog. Finally.This is very welcome news, as The Witcher 3 did not originally allow players to do this (except for in one mission where Geralt saves a dog from wolves). Geralt has been able to give horses nice pats, but never dogs--until now.
  https://twitter.com/thewitcher/status/2092584978785640532
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• Persona 4 Revival Shows That Some RPG Classics Don’t Need Much Fixing

  26-08-2026 14:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Persona 4 is no stranger to the remaster scene, but next year, it's getting a glow-up that fans of the series have been patiently waiting for. Similar to Persona 3: Reload, Persona 4: Revival updates the original game with slick graphics, new combat features, and adjustments to the story to filter out some of its more unsavory elements. And based on what we've played so far? It's looking like a pretty good and faithful return to the not-so-sleepy town of Inaba.Visually, Atlus is once a
  
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• Even GTA 6 Is Poking Fun At Naughty Dog’s Lack Of New Games

  26-08-2026 14:34 via gamespot.com
  
  While Naughty Dog is working on its next title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, that hasn't stopped people from taking a jab at the studio for having spent almost the entire PlayStation 5 generation without releasing a brand-new game--and it looks like even GTA 6 is having a little bit of fun at Naughty Dog's expense.The recent GTA 6 leaks from Cyberleek have been a treasure trove of information about the game, especially the amount of detail that can be found in virtually every corner of it
  
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• Rockstar Finally Comments On All Those GTA 6 Leaks — “Heartbreaking For Our Team”

  26-08-2026 13:58 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar Games has broken its silence on the GTA 6 leak situation, releasing a statement today, August 26, saying it's "heartbreaking for our team."The latest wave of GTA 6 gameplay leaks began earlier this month, with lots and lots of footage and details, along with spoilers, emerging in the process. GTA 6 also suffered a massive leak in 2022, and Rockstar and Take-Two found the person responsible, but that hasn't happened yet with this latest leak.
  https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/2092
  
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• The Biggest Gaming Stories That Happened Since GTA 5 Came Out 13 Years Ago

  26-08-2026 10:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The long, long wait for GTA 6 is coming to an end, as the game's November 19 release date approaches. Yes, there have been many leaks, but the genuine article arrives soon. It's been 13 years since GTA 5 launched in September 2013, and a lot has happened in the world of video games since then. When GTA 5 came out, Fortnite was not a thing. The live-service boom (and subsequent crash) hadn't happened yet. E3 was still a thriving, can't-miss annual summer event. Nintendo had just launched the
  
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• Gravhounds Reveal Trailer Sends Good Boys Into A Sci-Fi Battle

  25-08-2026 22:09 via gamespot.com
  
  Gamescom Opening Night Live is always full of surprises, and this year, indie developer Octopus Panic made a splash with a first look at its new action-builder game Gravhounds. As seen in the reveal trailer below, Gravhounds takes place in a future where interstellar exploration and colonization have become the domain of man's best friend.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7K6kahO2Ak
  Although the trailer states that the titular Gravhounds have been "bred" for this life, their humanoid appearance
  
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• The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Adding Dozens Of Upgrades And It Might Be Free For You

  25-08-2026 22:06 via gamespot.com
  
  It may not be The Witcher 4, but the first real look at The Witcher 3's new DLC, Songs of the Past, might just make the wait a little easier, especially when it's coming soon after a free upgrade to The Witcher 3 Remastered, as was newly revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live.Developer CD Projekt Red showed off the upcoming expansion (just don't call it DLC) as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live, revealing new details about the over-a-decade-later expansion coming to The Witcher 3.
  But this ca
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom Trailer Is All About The Weapons

  25-08-2026 22:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Following its official reveal at Summer Games Fest, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation made another appearance at Gamescom Opening Night Live, following a brief introduction from director Naoki Hamaguchi. This trailer was centered almost entirely on the Weapons, massive beasts that appear to have a larger role to play in this final part of the trilogy.The cinematic trailer showed Rufus Shinra giving an address following recent world events, and the world has become overrun with Weapons. Those kaiju-like
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077’s Sequel Is Years Away, But No Law Might Fill The Gap

  25-08-2026 22:02 via gamespot.com
  
  From the stage of Gamescom Opening Night Live, No Law brought out the cyberpunk flair during a stage show that was often dominated by anime games, dark fantasy souls-likes, and cozy offerings. There's nothing cozy in No Law, though fans of Cyberpunk 2077 will find aesthetics that seem familiar. 
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClVyqFt1IJM
  While No Law looks a lot like Cyberpunk 2077 when all hell breaks loose, it should be noted that such is the main attraction of Neon Giant's follow-up to
  
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• Path Of Exile 2 Is Finally Getting Its Full Release, And It’ll Be Free-To-Play

  25-08-2026 22:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Path of Exile 2 debuted a new gameplay trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live, which revealed that the action-role-playing sequel will finally launch out of early access on December 11.The latest gameplay trailer offers a snippet of the sequel's narrative setup, as well as a look at its faster action compared to its predecessor. Like the first game, Path of Exile 2 will offer incredibly deep class customization through hundreds of active and passive skill gems, with a deep emphasis on endgam
  
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• All Anyone At Gamescom Can Talk About Is Dolly Parton

  25-08-2026 22:01 via gamespot.com
  
  This year's Gamescom Opening Night Live ceremony just came to an end, and the livestreamed showcase had no shortage of highly anticipated announcements and trailers. From a closer look at the upcoming Witcher 3 DLC and the announcement of two PUBG spin-offs, to new glimpses of Control: Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, ONL seemed to have something for everyone. There was even a live performance of a track from the Mewgenics soundtrack.But between demands for a new
  
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• Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Doesn’t Seem Too Concerned With The “D&D” Part Of Its Title

  25-08-2026 21:38 via gamespot.com
  
  After nearly a year of silence, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons has reemerged to give sword and sorcery fans a first look at its third-person gameplay. Warlock's gameplay reveal came during Gamescom Opening Night Live, and featured a lengthy trailer showcasing how the game's spell-slinging combat will work.
  Based on its latest trailer, Warlock forgoes sticking to the same formula many D&D-based adventure games tend to use, placing an emphasis on spells and combat rather than roleplay and rep
  
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• Lego Skylines Is A Genius Idea For A Cities: Skylines Spin-Off

  25-08-2026 21:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios validated some recent leaks at Gamescom Opening Night Live by announcing Lego Skylines. As its title suggests, it's a spin-off of the city builder Cities: Skylines where everything is made out of Lego.
  A press release for Lego Skylines explains that the game will start on a single plot of land, allowing players to build and customize their house. From there, they can build up to an entire neighborhood and then a giant city. Like Cities: Skylines, you'll h
  
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• Metro 2039 Explores The Horror Humans Can Commit In Latest Gameplay Trailer

  25-08-2026 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  The Metro games have never shied away from shoving players into a bleak post-apocalyptic world, but in Metro 2039, things are looking especially grim. Ahead of its release in 2027, a new gameplay trailer for Metro 2039 was revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live, showing how players will have to deal with a new regime that has risen from the ashes of the nuclear war that turned the world into a radioactive wasteland.The gameplay showcased several hallmarks of the Metro's distinct action. These i
  
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• NBA 2K27 Teases GTA 6 Crossover Of Some Kind

  25-08-2026 21:00 via gamespot.com
  
  2K Sports has released a new trailer for NBA 2K27 today, and it features a reference to GTA 6 that is prompting people to theorize about what it may mean. The Season 1 trailer for NBA 2K27 does a lot more than just show off what's coming in Season 1--it also hints at Seasons 2 and 3.
  As you can see in the trailer below, the imagery and styling for Season 3 is plainly referencing GTA 6 with its palm trees, font, and colors. Police sirens can be heard as well, which is another nod to GTA.https://w
  
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• Ananta’s New Trailer Goes Hard On Memes

  25-08-2026 20:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Today, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Netease showed off new gameplay for Ananta, its upcoming open-world anime action-adventure. The trailer featured multiple cityscapes, a January 15 release date, and...internet memes?Indeed, the gameplay was highlighted by multiple references to internet jokes and slang, including the Gatsby lifting glass meme, the Dragon Ball Z "Yamcha death" meme, and the main hero being called the "yeetmaster."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM60juTPkSM&pp=ygUGYW5
  
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• Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Will Let The White Walkers Win

  25-08-2026 20:53 via gamespot.com
  
  It's still going to be a while before Game of Thrones: War for Westeros arrives, but at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Playside showed off some gameplay make the wait a little bit easier.First announced in 2025--and originally scheduled for a 2026 launch--Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is a real-time strategy game that features several of the franchise's legendary Houses--Lannister, Stark, and Targaryen--as well as the sinister forces of the Night King. With each faction vying to
  
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• New PUBG Game Ded Net Looks Nothing Like PUBG

  25-08-2026 20:50 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the surprise announcements at Gamescom's Opening Night Live event was PUBG Ded Net, a spin-off with a new premise where "death is only the beginning."Set in the fictional world of Cascadia in the '90s, Ded Net is a new multiplayer FPS that "combines shooter gameplay with roguelite progression."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zh1OhGVsyo
  That's all there is to go on at this stage, but you can sign up to test the game on Ded Net's website.It's not surprising to see PUBG expand like this. Af
  
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• Wait, Is Mega Man: Dual Override Just Mega Man X Now?

  25-08-2026 20:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Mega Man: Dual Override is delivering another retro-inspired take on the classic Blue Bomber with a release slated next year. But based on his latest trailer revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live, he's cribbing heavily from his sequel series, Mega Man X.
  The trailer showed Mega Man using special equipment allowing him to dash, hover, and more. Those moves are familiar for fans of the MMX series, which takes place a hundred years after the original Mega Man. The dashing especially has always se
  
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• Exodus, The New Sci-Fi RPG From Former BioWare Devs, Finally Gets A Launch Date

  25-08-2026 20:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Archetype Entertainment has just given players another glimpse of its upcoming third-person sci-fi RPG, Exodus, via a new trailer revealed during the Gamescom Opening Night Live ceremony. Even better, the trailer ended with a release date announcement: Exodus is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 7.Exodus' new cinematic gameplay trailer introduces Salt, a companion character who joins the player's party as a skilled mercenary with expertise in long-range sniping. B
  
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• Genshin Impact Maker’s Nodusfall Sure Looks Like Multiplayer Elden Ring

  25-08-2026 20:18 via gamespot.com
  
  Gamescom 2026 kicked off with a major surprise in the form of Nodus Fall, a multiplayer souls-like from the Hoyoverse, the studio behind Genshin Impact.The trailer wasn't shy about its inspirations, namely 2022's Elden Ring. Multiple shots in the trailer look like they could have been ripped straight out of From Software's open-world RPG, including a boss enemy that looks nearly identical to Elden Ring's infamous Malenia.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I59kIiEDOMM
  No release date or platforms fo
  
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• Rainbow 6 Tactics Looks Like If Siege And XCOM: Chimera Squad Had A Baby

  25-08-2026 20:15 via gamespot.com
  
  During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Ubisoft announced the next game in the long-running Tom Clancy series: Rainbow 6 Tactics. The announcement trailer showcased how the turn-based tactics game will play--it looks pretty much like Rainbow Six Siege and XCOM: Chimera Squad had a baby.And it's entirely single-player, which is great! I love playing Siege, but after years away, I simply cannot enjoy it anymore. The game has too many operators to keep track of (any hero shooter with 50+ characters is
  
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• Humankind 2 Forces You To Deal With The Consequences Of Climate Change

  25-08-2026 19:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Gamescom Opening Night Live has been dropping trailers for all manner of games, and if you're a fan of historical turn-based strategy games, then you can check out the first look at Humankind 2. Just like the first game, Humankind 2 tasks you with starting a civilization and guiding it through various eras by using diplomacy, military might, and new technologies to stay a step ahead of your rivals. Developer Amplitude Studios says that players can expect the core 4X experience to offer new
  
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• RollerCoaster Tycoon Is Back, And This Time It Has Bubsy

  25-08-2026 19:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Atari announced the grand return of RollerCoaster Tycoon during Gamescom Opening Night Live's pre-show. It's developed by Let's Build a Zoo studio Springloaded and officially titled RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks. Atari also seems to be taking advantage of all the IP it owns for this new game, as we see a Bubsy mascot briefly wandering the part at one point. RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks will initially be released as a Steam Early Access game, with Atari planning to keep it in early access
  
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• Murals Turns Famous Fairy Tales Into A Silly Action-Adventure

  25-08-2026 19:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Today, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Disney Illusion Island developer Dlala Studios introduced its next game: Murals, which puts a new spin on some classic childhood stories, and will launch on PC in 2027.
  Murals is an isometric action-adventure game set within multiple famous fairy tales, including Hansel and Gretel, The Little Mermaid, and Rapunzel, but not the way you might remember them. Rapunzel's hair, for example, is actively trying to kill her, while "Sleeping Beauty" is suffering
  
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• Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements, Games, And Trailers

  25-08-2026 19:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Gamescom Opening Night Live is here, and once again, we're expecting a bumper night full of new game reveals, gameplay deep-dives, and more from Geoff Keighley's second big show of the year. As usual, we'll be keeping tabs on the event--and the preshow hosted by Kyle Bosman that starts at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET--so if you don't have time to sit down for all of the announcements, you can check back here for updates on all the big announcements.Taking place from the Gamescom showfloor, Gamescom
  
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• McDonald’s Halo: Campaign Evolved Skin Has Me Loathin’ It

  25-08-2026 18:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Eating a Big Mac can help you obtain a special armor set for Master Chief in the UK and Ireland. Thanks to a new McDonald's collaboration with Xbox, there is a new Halo: Campaign Evolved skin that's mainly red and gray, with a yellow visor and flourishes. It costs 1,500 rewards points in the McDonald's app--a tier in the US that will get you a free apple pie, small coffee, or vanilla cone.Now we could talk about the hilarity of a Master Chief skin for a game predominately played from the first-p
  
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