Gaming
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Game Informer
Ontos Delivers Creepy Puzzles In New Gameplay Reveal
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
We got a good new look at Ontos in today’s Opening Night Live presentation. The new game from Frictional, the makers of Amnesia and Soma, seems to follow in suit with some of the disturbing psychological horror that helped define its earlier projects. Actor Stellan Skarsgård helps lead the voice cast in the game, which sees an engineer exploring an abandoned hotel on the moon. The game focuses on puzzles and moral narrative choices that shape the game's outcome.In the newly revealed gameplay sequence, players encounter a horrifying experiment in which a human’s mind has been uploaded onto a server made up of live rats. The visuals and audio connected to that concept are as troubling as you think they might be.Ontos is on the way to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime in 2027. Watch the new trailer to witness the uncomfortably graphic experiment for yourself.
Continue Reading »Pony Island 2: Panda Circus Arrives In April 2027
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Developer Daniel Mullins of Daniel Mullins Games (creator Inscryption and Pony Island) is back with their next strange experience that will undoubtedly be full ... Continue Reading »Lego Skylines Is A Brick-Based City Builder From Cities Skyline II Devs
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
There are some genres that feel like a perfect fit for the gradually-expanding Lego video game umbrella, but perhaps none feel more obvious than a city builder. Lego Skylines looks like that exact dream come true, putting players in charge of a growing city built out of Lego bricks and populated by yellow minifigures. Take a look at the reveal trailer, which just debuted at Gamescom's Opening Night Live event, below. Lego Skylines is developed by Iceflake Studios, the developer currently in charge of Cities: Skylines II. While Skylines II was initially developed by Colossal Order, the studio parted ways with the game's publisher, Paradox Interactive, in November of 2025. Paradox retained the rights to the Cities: Skylines brand, however, and recruited Iceflake Studios to take over active development. Now, Iceflake and Paradox are partnering again with Lego Skylines. "Cover the basics like electricity, food, and water," the Lego Skylines steam page reads. "Then ... Continue Reading »Path Of Exile 2 Launches In 1.0 This December
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Path of Exile 2 has been coming together in PC early access since December 2024, and developer Grinding Gear Games has announced its 1.0 release date will arrive almost exactly two years later. The sequel to Path of Exile boasts the isometric action RPG blueprint popularized by the Diablo series and is set in the dark continent of Wraeclast. Players battle all manner of evil forces and native dangers alone or with up to six players in co-op. Path of Exile 2, like its predecessor, is a free-to-play title and this will remain the case when the game launches in full. Check out the latest trailer below. When Path of Exile 2 hits 1.0, it will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Continue Reading »Final Fantasy VII Revelation Spotlights Its Weapon Battles In New Trailer
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is the big conclusion to Square Enix's FF VII remake trilogy, and the finale doesn't seem to be holding back any punches. At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 tonight, we got a longer glimpse at some of the Weapon fights waiting for Cloud and the gang in Revelation.Director Naoki Hamaguchi took the stage to introduce the trailer, which put a light on the Ruby, Emerald, and Ultima Weapons. The battles look impressive, and we won't be waiting long to see them get underway. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is aiming for a Spring 2027 launch, arriving simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Continue Reading »Mewgenics Is Coming To Consoles In September
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Following a live performance of the Mewgenics soundtrack, Geoff Keighley revealed on the Opening Night Live Gamescom stage that Mewgenics is coming to consoles.The strategy game about breeding and fighting cats will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, And Switch 2 on September 8.For more, you can read Game Informer's Mewgenics review by following the link.
Continue Reading »Metro 2039 Trailer Offers Another Haunting Look At Gameplay
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Metro 2039 got a new trailer showing off fresh gameplay while providing a new, harrowing glimpse of its narrative and protagonist. The fourth mainline entry in the Metro series was revealed back in April, and unfolds years after Metro: Exodus. We still don't know much about the overall plot other than that the protagonist, known as The Stranger, must survive the dangers of the irradiated surface as well as threats hiding in the underground metro tunnels. Like previous Metro titles, 2039 blends first-person shooting with survival mechanics and elements of horror. Check out the game's latest trailer below. Metro 2039 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in February, but it does not have an exact release date.
Continue Reading »Warlock Debuts First Look At Gameplay
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Opening Night Live 2026 just gave us a first look at Warlock in action, and there’s lots to dissect about what was shown. In the new game under development by Invoke Studios, Players take on the role of a Warlock named Kaatri. The lead is played by Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) and her menacing patron is played by Maggie Robertson, who helped to scare players as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village. The debut gameplay leaned heavily into showing off the ways that Kaatri will use her Warlock magic to solve both environmental puzzles and take on combat in novel ways. At one point, she was able to stick a loose rock to a wall to create a platform. In another location, she completed a short-range teleport to cross a wide gap. In combat, she changed places with one of her foes just before being struck by a much larger monster. Elsewhere, she locked a ... Continue Reading »Exodus' Opening Night Live Trailer Reveals An April 2027 Release Date
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Exodus, the debut game from Archetype Entertainment, is officially dropping on April 7, 2027, according to a new trailer. This new information comes courtesy of Gamescom's Opening Night Live stream, one of the year's three Geoff Keighley-hosted showcases of new trailers and reveals from the video game industry. Exodus was first revealed at The Game Awards ... Continue Reading »Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The era of plastic instruments may not be over. Stage Tour, a new rhythm game from RedOctane Games, will kick off its set on December 10, 2026.In a new trailer shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart" led the release date announcement. Songs from bands like Paramore, Metallica, and Blink-182 are all on the setlist as well. If you're eager for the return of this particular era of rhythm gaming, hardware pre-order bundles are live now on the Stage Tour site as well. Prices vary depending on what instrument configurations you want and include some pre-order discounts; a game and guitar, for example, will currently cost $129.99, later increasing to $149.98. A full band kit bundle, with guitar, mic, and basic drum kit will run $299.99 at the moment, and there's a higher option if you want some special cymbals for your drum kit.It's a little pricey, but ... Continue Reading »
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Kotaku
Witcher 3 DLC Gameplay Reveal Shows Geralt Pulling A Mortal Kombat ‘Get Over Here’ With New Monster Slaying Weapon
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026The witcher will have a new chain weapon to dismember baddies with Continue Reading »
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Latest Trailer Is Packed With Weapons
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026The game is planned for Spring 2027 Continue Reading »
Oh Hell Yes, We’re Getting A Lego City Builder Game
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Lego Skylines was announced at Gamescom ONL Continue Reading »
D&D Action Game Shows Off A Bunch Of Cool Powers
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Warlock is an upcoming third-person action RPG that appears to be filled with wild magic Continue Reading »
Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music And Our Hearts, Dies At 80
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026'She never saw a door she couldn't open, and the doors she opened made and changed history' Continue Reading »
Anime ‘GTA 6 Killer’ Ananta Finally Has A Release Date And A Slick New Trailer
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Is this the free-to-play anime RPG I finally finish? Continue Reading »
New Rainbow Six Siege Tactical Spin-Off Looks A Lot Like XCOM
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Rainbow Six Tactics will launch in 2027 for consoles and PC Continue Reading »
Genshin Impact Studio Trades Zelda: Breath Of The Wild For Elden Ring In Its New Action-RPG
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Nodus Fall takes place in a world where 'divine authority has crumbled'—sound familiar? Continue Reading »
NBA 2K27 Teases A GTA 6-Themed Season Coming Later This Year
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Take-Two is already revealing some GTA 6 cross-brand synergy plans ahead of the game's launch Continue Reading »
Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Right Here
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Geoff Keighley's showcase is about to get underway Continue Reading »
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PC Gamer
The Witcher 3 Remastered announced: another huge free update, and it's coming soon
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026The update isn't just graphical, and it's out in September. Continue Reading »
Lego is finally fulfilling its destiny by making a city builder
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Took you long enough. Continue Reading »
Path of Exile 2 is finally getting swords in December, and also the rest of the game
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Grinding Gear Games squeezes one more class in before the action RPG leaves early access and goes free-to-play.
Continue Reading »Atari is taking another shot at reviving RollerCoaster Tycoon
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks is being developed by Springloaded, makers of the excellent Let's Build a Zoo. Continue Reading »
1666: Amsterdam's early access is live now but there's still plenty that needs ironing out before I'd pay $30 for it
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Long road ahead.
Continue Reading »Next big D&D game fully revealed with lengthy gameplay trailer
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Warlock gameplay is bringing me back to the mid-2000s. Continue Reading »
Battle royale goes grunge: there's a new PUBG game and it's set in the '90s
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026PUBG: Ded.net is "a new multiplayer FPS that combines shooter gameplay with roguelite progression across runs." Continue Reading »
Exodus is out early next year, and I think I'm finally on board with the general Mass Effect vibes of it all
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
You'll meet Salt and the gang in April 2027.
Continue Reading »The next game from Hoyoverse sure looks like someone put Elden Ring's clothes on Monster Hunter
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Who among us doesn't love to sever the Dreadnodus?
Continue Reading »Ubisoft is making the first singleplayer Rainbow Six in 19 years, and it's a tactics game in the style of XCOM
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Rainbow Six Tactics is led by Mario + Rabbids co-dev Ubisoft Paris.
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Playstation
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Nintendo
Watch: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026License to Keighl.With the faint smell of Autumn in the air, it's time to turn our attention to Gamescom and the Opening Night Live showcase.The event kicks off today at 7pm BST / 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 8pm CEST (with a pre-show starting 30 minutes before), and promises a whopping two hours of gaming news and announcements.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Random: 'A Drink To The Past' Collects Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes Inspired By Zelda
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Happy Mask Hour.We love a good themed recipe book, and A Drink to the Past looks like it could be a great addition to your kitchen shelf or cupboard.Created by Aaron Sensebé, the book is currently live on Kickstarter with 15 days to go until the campaign ends. Funding is currently sitting at $3,516 against its $10,000 goal with a total of 50 backers so far. Now, we don't normally showcase every Kickstarter campaign willy-nilly, but this one looks really cool and could potentially be worth your time and money.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Nintendo Reveals A New Switch 2 Bundle, Launching This October
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Plus, the MKW bundle returns.The first-party releases keep coming thick and fast for Switch 2, so it was only a matter of time before we heard about another console bundle.That's exactly what's happened today, as Nintendo has announced that it'll be offering a Switch 2 bundle with a digital code for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and a three-month NSO membership for $529.99 (that's a sweet $27.98 saving).Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
The Golden Idol Saga Is Getting An Awesome New Physical Edition
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Two games, one cartridge.The Case of the Golden Idol and Rise of the Golden Idol, widely regarded as two of the finest detective games in recent memory, are being bundled together in one swanky physical package from Super Rare Games.Both titles will be included in one cartridge for Switch, and buyers have the choice between a standard version (3,500 copies available) and a deluxe edition (1,500 copies available). Standard is priced at £37.20 while the deluxe is naturally a bit more costly at £69.60. That said, you do get some sweet extra goodies in the deluxe version, including the following...Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rolls Out A Crazy Free Character Update This Week
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Are you ready?Sega recently revealed it would be adding additional free characters to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and following the release of "Classic Sonic" the next one is fast approaching.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Nintendo Music Update Adds Final Mario Kart World Free Roam Songs
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Two recording performances have also been shared.In a new Nintendo Music app update this week, Nintendo has released the "final addition" of Free Roam Mario Kart World songs. To celebrate this special occasion, it has also shared video performances of "Title Theme" and "Crown City" straight from the recording studio.This latest update includes a total of 26 tracks, with a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes. It also adds the bonus tracks "Title Theme" and "Crown City". Nintendo notes how players can now cruise along to a whopping 348 tracks from the Mario Kart World game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Pokémon Artist & Plucky Squire Dev James Turner Starts New Role At The Pokémon Company International
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026He's now "Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design".The Pokémon artist James Turner, who previously worked at Game Freak and also released The Plucky Squire, has announced he's now in a new role at The Pokémon Company International.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reveals English Voice Cast In New Trailer
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Launching on Switch this October.Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is coming to Switch this October, and ahead of the release, Konami has released a new trailer for the title revealing the English voice cast.It introduces Abby Trott as the game's protagonist Rose Belmont, and Graham McTavish as the iconic Dracula. It also includes another look at the game's gothic environments, exploration and "nightmarish" boss encounters.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
Review: Starsand Island (Switch 2) – Perfectly Pleasant Yet Imperfect Life Sim
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026Sandy-eyed.It’s easy to think there are as many cosy farm/life sims as grains of sand on a beach. Yet we cosy fans continually desire more: more land to till, more animals to raise, more money to make. Now Starsand Island has cropped up among the clutter.Chinese developer Seed Sparkle Lab released it on Early Access in February 2026, and has now launched it on consoles. And although the gameplay loop is perfectly pleasant, it’s currently filled with bugs and performance issues that sandbagged my experience.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
UK Charts: Oblivion Remastered Takes A Tumble After Its Strong Debut
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026Still hanging on.The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and Oblivion Remastered has taken a bit of a tumble after its strong debut, falling from the top spot all the way down to number 20.It's still not bad, and a drop in sales is always to be expected after launch, but we do wonder whether the title can remain in the charts for much longer after such a drastic fall. It's worth considering that many folks who will have been keen to play Oblivion probably did so upon when it launched last year, which included a release on Xbox Game Pass.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Continue Reading »
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Pure Xbox
11 Xbox Games Appeared During An Absolutely Stacked Gamescom Opening Night Live Pre-Show
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026What a pre-show!Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live had an absolutely stacked pre-show, revealing a whopping 11 games for Xbox.The show features world premieres, release dates, and a plenty more, with all of these games coming to Xbox sometime in 2027.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Live: Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Here
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026The biggest showcase of the week.Welcome! It's time to kick off Gamescom 2026 with the Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which promises to deliver a packed show featuring the likes of Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and plenty of game reveals!"Geoff Keighley and sjokz will host gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 featuring world premieres, exclusive announcements and international gaming highlights."Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Two Highly-Anticipated Co-Op Survival Games Arrive On Xbox Today (August 25)
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026"Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies".Just before we get into the madness of Gamescom Opening Night Live and all the countless announcements that will be made as part of it, we wanted to draw your attention towards two highly-anticipated co-op Xbox games!The first of these is Once Human, which is a free-to-play survival title that's proved extremely popular on Steam since its launch on PC in 2024, and is now finally making its Xbox debut. You'll find the game available to download on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S from 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm BST, and it'll likely prove a big hit!Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Feature: 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Gamescom 2026 Sale
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Discounted gamescom'ing at you fast!Gamescom 2026 kicks off tonight, and we've noticed almost 500 games receiving rather hefty discounts. Oh, who doesn't love a good and proper price drop, eh?! As usual, we've been busy rummaging through Xbox's Gamescom sale to find the best deals worth picking up.We've yanked a handful of titles reduced to their lowest price ever, such as Crimson Desert and Ninja Gaiden 4, which have even got me pondering a purchase or two. So, if you fancied buying 'em, best nab them whilst they're cheap!Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
ROG Xbox Ally X20 Pre-Orders Go Live Today, Release Date & Prices Revealed
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026The new OLED handheld from ASUS.If you've been interested in picking up the ROG Xbox Ally X20, today's the day for pre-orders! ASUS has announced that the system will become available to purchase "later today" ahead of its official release date of October 15th, 2026.As previously confirmed, you'll be able to buy the ROG Xbox Ally X20 either standalone or as part of an "Ultimate Bundle" that includes ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses along with a dbrand Killswitch and custom Pelican Case.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 25)
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026Must be blood, must be Xbox Game Pass.It's been five whole days since Xbox Game Pass did something, but now I can lay down my poking stick as two games are available across various tiers of the service today, including a day one release.With only a few more games to come this month, today's offering begins with Blood Dungeon, an all-new goofy killing game from the minds behind Nidhogg. It looks chaotic and could be a decent pickup for the Ultimate and PC crowd. Then, rounding us off is Aerial_Knight's DropShot, now available for Premium subscribers to have a crack at.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Pixel Arcadia Showcase 2026
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026"Bringing retro titans together for an unforgettable show".While we didn't include it on our big list of Gamescom showcases to keep an eye on this week, the Pixel Arcadia showcase for 2026 has just come and gone, and it actually included a few games that are also coming to Xbox!You can watch it in full up above if you want to see everything, but we've just decided to focus on the actual Xbox announcements here, including for games such as Terranigma, Alien Breed and a new window for the highly-anticipated He-Man title.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Microsoft Announces New 'Xbox Gear' Merchandise Including Tees, Hoodies & Hats
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026Based around three collections, with more to come.Anyone up for some new Xbox merch?Microsoft has announced a new range of t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies and hats today that are "inspired by the history, creativity, and community that have helped shape XBOX over the past 25 years", from 2001 all the way up to 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
Feature: I'm Halfway Towards Getting GTA 6 For Free On Xbox, But I've Run Into Some Issues
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026Bringing the cost down with Microsoft Rewards, one day at a time!Let's talk about Microsoft Rewards, eh? Back in June, we published an article about how you could use Microsoft Rewards to "reduce the price" of GTA 6, and that's exactly what I've been trying to do ever since on my Xbox account.We're two months on from that article, and I'm now halfway towards getting GTA 6 for free on Xbox. I already had a £20 Xbox Gift Card sitting on my account from a gift earlier in the year, and I've just redeemed another £25 Xbox GIft Card from the Microsoft Rewards points I've managed to accumulate in recent weeks. The Ultimate Edition is what I'm going for at £89.99, so I'm at the exact midpoint for what I need as things stand.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »
The Witcher 4 Team Talks 'Future Of The Franchise', Confirms 2028 Release Window
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026They'll be at Gamescom with Witcher 3's new DLC as well.We've got our first release window for The Witcher 4! It's been announced today that the next entry in the beloved series is targeting a launch at some point in 2028, and that possibly means it could be arriving on the next Xbox console.The news was announced as part of a Gamescom update by the Witcher team earlier today, promising that it will be "worth the wait" despite being multiple years away from release.Read the full article on purexbox.com Continue Reading »