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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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• 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
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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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• 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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• Dispatch Is Getting The Physical Edition Fans Have Been Waiting For, Plus A Vinyl Soundtrack

  25-08-2026 18:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of the first anniversary of Dispatch, developer AdHoc Studio has announced that the superhero workplace comedy-drama is finally getting a physical edition release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. Published in partnership with PM Studios, the release offers fans a choice between a standard and a steelbook edition, each featuring an assortment of physical and digital goodies.The $50 Standard Deluxe Edition includes the full game on disc/cartridge, all DLC, an artbook with a digital
  
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• The Lord Of The Rings Extended Trilogy Is Massively Discounted Just After Surprise Game Re-Release

  25-08-2026 17:01 via gamespot.com
  
  If the recent re-release of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North got you excited about the fantasy franchise and looking for more, Amazon currently has a great deal going for the Peter Jackson movies.
  The retailer is selling a digital copy of the three-movie extended-edition bundle for just $15. It normally goes for $45, so this is quite a deal, at least if you're OK owning the movies digitally.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zckJCxYxn1g
  2026 is the 25th anniversary of the films, as The Fello
  
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• Latest GTA 6 Leak References Irony Of The Game Being A Digital-Exclusive

  25-08-2026 16:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Yet another alleged GTA 6 leak has emerged, showing off one of the game's main characters, Jason, visiting a video game store that sells physical discs. This has prompted people to point out the irony of GTA 6 being a digital-exclusive game.In the clip, we see Jason visit a store called Game Horde where he uses binoculars to zoom in on the shelves, showing various games and consoles."This is not about actual discs. It's about ownership. Resale rights still matter, even in a digital-only era," re
  
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• The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Costs $1,300, And The OLED Screen Better Be Worth It

  25-08-2026 16:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Almost a year after launch, the Asus Xbox ROG Ally is getting an upgrade--and a hefty price increase--in the form of the X20 model. Revealed earlier this year as part of a bundle sold with a set of XR glasses, Asus has opened preorders for the handheld gaming PC, with prices starting at an eye-watering $1,300 from the official Asus online store and Best Buy.What does an extra $300 get you? The biggest draw is the screen, as Asus has equipped this model with a 7.4‑inch 1080p OLED
  
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• Why GTA Games Are A “Stab In The Heart,” But Also Amazing, For Ex-Dishonored Dev

  25-08-2026 16:03 via gamespot.com
  
  According to industry veteran Raphaël Colantonio, who worked on the Dishonored series at Arkane before starting his own studio, GTA games are "the biggest tease" and also "the biggest disappointment" for people who love immersive sim games.
  "I don't mean that in an offensive way because of course who am I and who are they? They make games that sell I don't know how many thousands times more than mine and they are so incredible at doing surface simulation," he told Press Box PR. "But that&rs
  
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• New Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle Coming In September, And It’s $50 More Expensive Than The Original

  25-08-2026 15:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of the Switch 2's price hike in September, Nintendo has announced two new Switch 2 bundles for the US.The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle ($550) launches in late September, while the Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports bundle ($530) arrives alongside the game on October 22.
  People may recall that Nintendo offered a Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle when the console launched in June 2025. It was priced at $500 back then, but was subsequently discontinued. Due to various economic pressures
  
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• Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

  25-08-2026 08:59 via gamespot.com
  
  The second of Geoff Keighley's big three shows, Gamescom Opening Night Live, kicks off in a few hours, and it's looking to be another big livestream full of new game trailers and reveals. Like previous years, ONL will be livestreamed directly from Germany, following a 30-minute preshow. Multiple games have already been teased, and if you're looking to tune in, here's how you can do so.How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0rCUootNUs
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• The Duskbloods Playtest Was Even More Popular Than Elden Ring Nightreign’s

  24-08-2026 21:52 via gamespot.com
  
  It sounds like fans were eager to learn everything they could about From Software's The Duskbloods, as one of the game's producers has revealed the Switch 2 exclusive saw higher playtest sign-ups compared to Elden Ring Nightreign.Speaking during a livestream hosted by Japanese gaming publication Famitsu (and translated by GamesRadar+), From Software producer Yasuhiro Kitao stated the number of applications for The Duskbloods playtest eclipsed that of the developer's previous multiplayer experime
  
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• I Can’t Believe I Missed Mortal Shell 2’s Best Item, Silly Me

  24-08-2026 21:34 via gamespot.com
  
  From awesome Tarstones to exceptional weapons, there are a lot of really good items to find in Mortal Shell 2. While you can miss them if you're not doing your due diligence while exploring, there's an early-game item that you really don't want to miss because of how it trivializes most fights. Unfortunately for me, I missed it and realized way too late, so let me regale you with my troubles in the hopes that you don't make the same mistake as I did.The first boss you fight happens in the prolog
  
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• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Way Ahead Of Black Ops 7 Already By One Metric

  24-08-2026 21:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is nearing 400,000 copies sold on Steam already, and that's well ahead of where last year's Black Ops 7 stood at launch on Valve's platform. This is according to Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics, who added that pre-sales on Steam alone work out to around $21 million in revenue.Elliott said Black Ops 7 managed to hit around 200,000 copies pre-sold on Steam by launch. Modern Warfare 4 has doubled that, and with two months still to go before release.Modern Warfare 4 i
  
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• GTA 6 Leaks: A Timeline Of The Events So Far

  24-08-2026 21:01 via gamespot.com
  
  It's been a busy few weeks for Rockstar and Take-Two following a series ofleaked GTA 6 gameplay videos and images. Beginning in mid-August 2026, an anonymous individual or group calling itself CyberLeek began publishing unreleased Grand Theft Auto 6 material. The first wave included gameplay videos and apparent images of the GTA 6 map.The situation is still unfolding, so we've got a roundup of all of the events of the most recent GTA 6 leak in chronological order, along with what the footage app
  
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• My Cat Doesn’t Care About The Metal Gear Box, Just The Box It Came In

  24-08-2026 20:34 via gamespot.com
  
  At long last, Metal Gear Solid fans can soon get their hands on the one piece of merchandise that truly matters: themed boxes for their cats. Konami has announced an official line of Metal Gear Solid cat merchandise that'll be available exclusively at CatCon 2026, to mark the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. We swear we're not making this up, but Konami says that it will have a booth--again, at a cat convention--where it will sell the novelty items for two days in
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Getting A Mexico Expansion Soon, But Not From Rockstar

  24-08-2026 20:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Red Dead Redemption 2 never received official story DLC, but one modder is doing the work developer Rockstar never did with an ambitious Mexico mod that will further connect the prequel to the events of the original Red Dead Redemption.It's called Nuevo Paraiso--The Forgotten Frontier, and a new trailer highlights what fans can expect from the project. Alongside restoring and recreating Mexican locations from the original Red Dead Redemption, the mod also adds new settlements, gang hideouts, tre
  
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• Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is Basically A Netflix Castlevania Reunion

  24-08-2026 20:03 via gamespot.com
  
  Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is shaping up to be a good-looking entry in the franchise after a long hiatus, and by the sound of things, it has a pretty stacked voice cast as well. Konami has revealed the roster of actors bringing various characters to life in the Evil Empire-developed game, and when it comes to the franchise's biggest bad, Dracula, they've brought back someone with vast experience to play the lord of darkness: Graham McTavish.While McTavish is a seasoned actor with voice r
  
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• Why A Nintendo Direct Is Likely To Happen Next Month

  24-08-2026 19:48 via gamespot.com
  
  There's something about September when it comes to Nintendo Direct events. The company behind Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong has held special livestreams during that month in nine out of the past 10 years. The only exception is 2024, but even then, there was a Nintendo Direct on August 27 (an Indie World Showcase alongside Partner Showcase).With that sort of history, a Nintendo Direct seems very likely to occur next month. For starters, there are two big elephants in the room: release dates for Th
  
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• Hideo Kojima Says He’s Aware Of His Mortality As He Celebrates 63rd Birthday

  24-08-2026 18:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Game designer Hideo Kojima celebrates his 63rd birthday today, August 24, and he does not plan to pack it up anytime soon.Posting on social media, Kojima said he is aware he will not live forever--in fact he already knows how he wants to die--so he is being particularly thoughtful about how he spends his time."As I get older, the things I 'have to do' and the things I 'want to do' continue to increase. At the same time, the time I 'have to do them' continues to decrease," he said. "I constantly
  
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• Mortal Shell 2 Players Really Hate Those Bear Traps, And So Do I

  24-08-2026 18:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Mortal Shell 2 has a lot of tough enemies waiting to knock you out of your shell and stuff your carcass into a coffin. Many of them are terrifying because of their difficulty, ugliness, or both. Still, nothing compares to the greatest enemy developer Cold Symmetry made for the souls-like action-RPG: those gosh-dang bear traps.Danger lurks around every corner in this game. Walk here, and you might get ambushed by a rabid miner just itching to stab you with a pickaxe. Stand there, and you'll likel
  
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• New Indie Fishing Game Is More Popular Than Modern Warfare 4 Beta On Steam

  24-08-2026 17:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Everyone has heard of Call of Duty, and yet, a video game that you've probably never heard of is outperforming the first Modern Warfare 4 beta on Steam. How to Fish looks like a surprise hit with over 341,000 concurrent players today, per Steam. Plus, developer Dazed Games has announced the co-op title has already sold over 1 million copies after launching August 20. It's currently available for just under $5, with a regular $8 price tag.That easily tops the early-access beta for Call of Duty: M
  
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