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• New Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle Coming In September, And It’s 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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• I played Gears of War: E-Day's campaign, and it's bleaker than I expected

  25-08-2026 22:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Gears of War: E-Day is set on the brink of humanity's destruction. The titular Emergence Day refers to the moment when hordes of Locust soldiers rose from the ground to wage war on humanity, killing a quarter of the planet's inhabitants in little over 24 hours. We know that this was just the beginning – with the broader Gears series set during the ensuing war – but when I'm thrown into the industrial city of Kalona, survival feels futile. My hands-on takes place in the game's second
  
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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 the city-building game of my dreams, and the new Cities: Skylines devs are making it look like everything I could've imagined

  25-08-2026 21:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  After months of rumors, Paradox Interactive has revealed that Lego Skylines is the real deal, with the city builder franchise's collab with Lego being revealed at Gamescom 2026. Back in May, the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea (the nation's ratings board like PEGI or ESRB) rated a number of titles that are set to release in the near future ahead of their reveals at Summer Game Fest, like Persona 4 Revival, Ace Combat 8, Gears of War E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Howe
  
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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. That's a great concept for a game, and I'm definitely excited to see more. Lego Skylines does not have a release date, but it is confirmed for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfBg8TQQrCQ
  
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• 1666 Amsterdam is out and unfinished – but that's the whole point

  25-08-2026 21:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Finding something genuinely exciting and fresh in the world of video games is getting harder by the year. Not that I think the pursuit of novelty supersedes all else – some games work best when they deviate as little as possible from their well-established subgenres. But 1666 Amsterdam already feels like the perfect Early Access game for all the ways it defies expectation.Helmed by Patrice Désilets, the founding father of Assassin's Creed, Panache Digital Game's hard-won-back IP exi
  
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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. Dangero
  
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• Hit roguelike and my GOTY Mewgenics is coming to console next month

  25-08-2026 21:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel have confirmed that Mewgenics is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 in two weeks on September 8, 2026.Out of the best games of 2026, the macabre strategy game roguelike slash cat-breeding simulator Mewgenics is still at the top of my list. It was no surprise, given that McMillen's previous game The Binding of Isaac is one of the best roguelike games of all time. But so far I've been bound to playing the game on my desktop PC, because if I had ac
  
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• Warlock, the next big D&D game to come after Baldur's Gate 3, just showed off nearly 10 minutes of its Dragon's Dogma-style gameplay – and I can't wait to play next year

  25-08-2026 21:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tonight's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcase brought many an intriguing reveal and sneak peek – including a nearly ten-minute long look at Warlock, the next big Dungeons & Dragons-inspired video game to come after Baldur's Gate 3.Late last year, D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast unveiled that it was working on a new open-world game dubbed Warlcok – a game that features none other than Tasha, the archmage and demonologist you might recognize from various adventures in
  
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• Metro 2039 brings back weapon customization from Metro Exodus, but that isn't the only thing we learned from its stunning new gameplay trailer

  25-08-2026 21:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  4A Games resurfaced at Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2026 with a brand new look at Metro 2039. The latest trailer was designed to give a little more insight into the plight of the Stranger, the protagonist we'll be controlling throughout this long-awaited return to hell. But it's difficult to ignore everything else contained within this sneak peek at the story-driven shooter's development – it looks absolutely stunning, and a genuine evolution over 2019's Metro Exodus. Putting the absurd vi
  
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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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• 1001 Threads Of Mizan Could Be The Arabian Nights Game You’ve Been Waiting For

  25-08-2026 20:57 via gamespot.com
  
  The big-budget gaming business has always been predominantly concerned with North America, Europe, and Japan. There haven't been all that many big titles, especially recently, that allowed us to explore the cultures and mythologies of the rest of the world. Enter 1001 Threads of Mizan, a newly announced action-adventure fantasy title from MBC Game Studio, based on the folklore and stories of One Thousand and One Nights. We got to spend some hands-on time with 1001 Threads before its big reveal a
  
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• Oh Dear God, That Mega Man Pragmata Skin Is Horrifying

  25-08-2026 20:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Gamescom Opening Night Live showcased some new footage of the upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override: new powers, a new robot master, maybe a hint that Proto Man will play a role in the game. That's all well and good. But the stinger at the end felt more like a jump-scare than a bonus.
  https://twitter.com/Genki_JPN/status/2092320278189846766?s=20
  Yes, you'll be able to get a skin for Pragmata that turns Hugh and Diana into Rock/Megaman and Roll, respectively. Perhaps it's a cute little nod to the spec
  
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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=ygUGY
  
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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 to 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
  
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• Silent Hill: Townfall goes Until Dawn mode with celebrity cameos from The Odyssey and Lost actors

  25-08-2026 20:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Konami gave a particularly chilling Silent Hill: Townfall update at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 with a murky new trailer that reveals a few celebrities in developer Screen Burn's new psychological horror game. Townfall's voice cast will include Lost star Terry O'Quinn, as well as The Odyssey actor and It: Welcome to Derry hero Jovan Adepo.
  Until now, main Silent Hill games have only ever gotten close to Hollywood by stealing Christina Aguilera's 1999 Teen Choice Awards outfit for hot pink f
  
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• Tides of Annihilation devs confirm Resident Evil Requiem's Grace actor will replace Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star Jennifer English

  25-08-2026 20:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new trailer for upcoming action game Tides of Annihilation has arrived as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live and confirmed the rumors: Angela Sant'Albano, best known as the voice of Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem, is taking over the role of protagonist Gwendolyn. Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star Jennifer English previously pulled out of the role, citing a "need to take time to rest and properly look after my mental and physical health."You can get a taste of Sant'
  
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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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• Mass Effect-like RPG Exodus finally gets a release date, and it's not that far away

  25-08-2026 20:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Archetype Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast have released a new trailer at Gamescom for their upcoming sci-fi RPG Exodus, confirming it'll release on April 7, 2027.While surprises are a major part of Opening Night Live, one game we knew we'd be seeing more of during the Geoff Keighley-led showcase was Exodus, a Mass Effect-like RPG which is the debut title by Archetype Entertainment – a studio comprised of talent from Naughty Dog, Halo Studios, EA, and crucially, BioWare. However, I'm
  
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• The Metroidvania I've wanted for 3 years is finally out next year, and it looks like Mexican Castlevania: "Alucard's suit is like 90% of a mariachi suit already"

  25-08-2026 20:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  I first caught wind of Mariachi Legends almost three years ago. I'm the furthest thing from a Metroidvania sicko there is, but I just couldn't resist this one for one big reason: Mexican food. Mariachi Legends is heavily inspired by Mexican folklore and prominently features traditional Mexican cuisine, and just like that it's been on my radar ever since. Now, it has a release date: April 27, 2027.A new trailer for Mariachi Legends debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live, and the game looks be
  
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• Ananta release date places the free-to-play anime take on GTA in January 2027, just 2 months after Rockstar's GTA 6

  25-08-2026 20:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, which means we're getting a first look at a plethora of new titles and various sneak peeks at those we've already been looking forward to – including Ananta.In case you've not seen Ananta out in the wild before, it's a free-to-play open-world anime-style game (say that three times fast, eh?) with some heavy GTA vibes that mark it as an action-packed adventure fans of Rockstar's own beloved series won't want to miss – and it turns out it's arrivi
  
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• Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options

  25-08-2026 20:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced: a new update for the massive open-world game bringing new story moments to the game.During Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Pearl Abyss unleashed a new trailer for Crimson Desert. However, it wasn't a trailer for the DLC expansion, or even some new animals to tame like most updates before it. The trailer touted "new story moments," being added to the game, which should hopefully flesh out the narrative – which many consider to be the weake
  
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• Nodusfall looks more like Monster Hunter and Elden Ring than the usual games from creator and Genshin Impact studio Hoyoverse

  25-08-2026 20:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Genshin Impact studio Hoyoverse revealed another new game at today's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcase: Nodusfall, a co-op action game that looks nothing like most Hoyo games. Nodusfall is described by presenter Geoff Keighley as a mythical action game where teams of Weavers take on divine beasts and beings. Snippets of presumed gameplay woven into the many cutscenes on display suggest teams of four players will help each other in boss fights, and that's just the start of the Monster Hun
  
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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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• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Tactics – Official Reveal Trailer

  25-08-2026 20:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Take a look at the reveal trailer the latest entry into the Rainbow Six series! A fresh new tactics style game with all the strategic gameplay you would expect.
  
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• Rainbow Six is getting its first new single-player entry in 18 years, an XCOM-style strategy game from the Mario + Rabbids co-developer

  25-08-2026 20:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ubisoft has revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a single-player turn-based strategy game set to launch in 2027.
  In the works at Mario + Rabbids co-developer Ubisoft Paris, the game will see players running the Rainbow Six organization – led by Vegas protagonist Paul Bishop – as it works to counter a global threat, with 15 recruitable operators from Siege available. Rainbow Six Tactics is structured like XCOM, in the sense that players will deploy units into turn-based combat while managing
  
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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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• RollerCoaster Tycoon finally gets another chance as Atari hands the reins to the indie studio behind a zoo management game with 90% positive Steam reviews

  25-08-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Atari has just announced RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks, a new take on the beloved management series, during Gamescom Opening Night Live. This time, the publisher is handing the reins to Springloaded, the indie studio that previously turned the heads of management game fans with Let's Build a Zoo.RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks is "coming soon" to Steam early access, and the developers are keen to ensure the community is involved in making this one right."We have a tremendous legacy to uphold
  
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