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CD Projekt Red: Witcher 4, Witcher 3 Remaster & DLC updates

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Latest: CD Projekt RED announces free The Witcher 3 Remastered update

Since May 2026, CD Projekt Red has focused on a long-term roadmap to rebuild player trust, centered on the development of Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) using Unreal Engine 5. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has stated the studi

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007 First Light Switch 2 delay and technical updates

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Latest: IO Interactive delays 007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 to March 2027

IO Interactive has announced a third delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light, pushing the release date to March 2027. This follows a previous shift from a summer 2026 window. Technical producer Cristi

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation: Release, gameplay, and storage

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Latest: Final Fantasy VII Revelation details revealed by Square Enix

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is approaching its conclusion with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, scheduled for release on April 8, 2027, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Di

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Capcom Mega Man franchise developments

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Latest: Capcom reveals Proto Man and new Robot Masters for Mega Man: Dual Override

Capcom has initiated several promotional activities for its ‘Mega Man’ franchise. In mid-August 2026, the company announced a collaboration with Hololive Production’s ‘Gamers’ VTuber group, featuring merchandise availabl

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2026 consumer display rollout – September update

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Latest: MSI showcases high-performance QD-OLED gaming monitors

The trend toward specialized, high-performance displays intensified through August 2026, marked by breakthroughs in panel manufacturing and ultra-high refresh rates. A significant development occurred with TCL CSOT and M

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Control Resonance enters gold phase with positive reviews

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Latest: Remedy Entertainment’s Control: Resonant receives positive reviews

Remedy Entertainment’s upcoming action RPG, Control Resonance (also referred to as Control Resonant), has entered the ‘gold’ phase ahead of its 24 September 2026 digital launch. The physical edition is scheduled for 15 O

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Crimson Desert DLC announcement and regional restrictions

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Latest: Pearl Abyss releases Crimson Desert update 2.03.00

Pearl Abyss continues to expand Crimson Desert’s post‑launch service model. Following the release of ‘Crimson Desert Enhanced’ (version 2.0), the studio has announced the first major paid DLC expansion, titled ‘Charting

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Alien: Isolation 2 reveal and Gamescom 2026 preview

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Latest: Creative Assembly develops Alien Isolation 2 with adaptive AI

SEGA and developer Creative Assembly have revealed ‘Alien: Isolation 2’, a survival horror sequel. The game introduces a new protagonist named Blake, a member of a Weyland-Yutani research team. Unlike the first game, the

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Indie game presence at Gamescom

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Latest: Gamescom showcases growing indie game presence

During the Gamescom trade fair, independent video game developers demonstrated a significant presence. Early showcases highlighted specific indie titles such as the post-apocalyptic management game ‘Join Us’ and the coll

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Fable video game development and gameplay updates

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Latest: Playground Games to release Fable reboot in February 2027

Playground Games is developing a reboot of the Fable franchise, currently scheduled for release on February 23, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Director Ralph Fulton has noted that the project has survi

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ASUS ROG 2026 launches and 20th anniversary expansions

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Latest: ASUS launches ROG Xbox Ally X20 anniversary bundle in UAE

As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, ASUS has expanded its ‘Edition 20’ premium hardware lineup. In addition to the previously announced ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld, the anniversary collection now includes the RO

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Xbox Game Pass updates and Disc-to-Digital expansion

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Latest: Microsoft developed Xbox disc-to-digital technology over 15 years

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass continued its catalog rotation through August 2026. Early in the month, the service added Heretic + Hexen and Beast of Reincarnation, followed by Bounty Star, Date Everything!, and several game

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Guild Wars 3 development and lore reveals

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Latest: Arenanet reveals new details for Guild Wars 3

ArenaNet has begun releasing details regarding the upcoming Guild Wars 3. Initial information revealed that the game will launch with four playable species: Humans, Asura, the newly introduced Kodan, and a secret fourth

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Gaming chair industry convention showcases

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Latest: KARNOX showcases unique gaming chairs at Tokyo Game Show 2026

Gaming chair manufacturers showcased new products at major international gaming conventions in late 2026. At gamescom 2026 in Cologne, DXRACER announced hardware partnerships involving the ‘Honor of Kings IP universe’ a

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IKEA and Xbox gaming furniture collaboration

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Latest: IKEA and Xbox announce YXSTABY gaming furniture collection

IKEA and Microsoft’s Xbox division announced a collaboration to create a line of gaming-inspired furniture and home accessories. Initial teasers showcased items mimicking Xbox hardware, such as a green cushion shaped lik

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1000 Hz esports monitor launches at ChinaJoy 2026

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Latest: LG launches first 1,000 Hz 1080p gaming monitor

At the ChinaJoy expo in late July 2026, LG Electronics introduced its UltraGear 25G590B, a 24.5-inch IPS gaming monitor with a native 1000 Hz refresh rate (over-clockable to 1100 Hz) and a 1 ms gray-to-gray response. Pri

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JBL Quantum gaming audio expansion

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Latest: JBL launches Quantum 120 gaming headset in Brazil

JBL has expanded its Quantum gaming audio lineup and software capabilities. The hardware expansion includes the premium wireless JBL Quantum 850, which features 50mm carbon drivers, adaptive noise cancelling, and head-tr

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Dune: Awakening console launch and DLC

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Latest: Funcom launches Dune: Awakening early access on consoles

Funcom’s open-world survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, entered its early access phase for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 17, 2026. This early access is reserved for players who purchased the Deluxe or Ultimat

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SEGA Crazy Taxi: World Tour development

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Latest: SEGA reveals Japan map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour

SEGA has launched a closed network test for ‘Crazy Taxi: World Tour’, a new installment in the classic driving series helmed by original creator Kenji Kanno. While the game is not scheduled for release until 2027, the te

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Square Enix Final Fantasy Resonance announcement

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Latest: Square Enix reveals Final Fantasy Resonance trailer

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Resonance is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026, with the Steam version following on October 23, 2026. Developed in collaboration with Lancarse and FuRyu, the title mar

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MOZA Racing hardware announcements and collaborations

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Latest: Moza Racing to debut licensed PlayStation 5 hardware at Tokyo Game Show 2026

MOZA Racing has announced new hardware developments and upcoming showcases at Gamescom 2026. The company initially introduced the R5 Pro Bundle, a direct-drive sim racing set featuring the R5 Pro Wheelbase, a MOZA-ES-Lit

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve release information

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Latest: Bandai Namco announces live-action prequel for Ace Combat 8

Bandai Namco has provided progressive details regarding the upcoming flight combat game, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Initial previews at Gamescom showcased a hands-on demo set in the fictional world of Strangereal duri

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Ubisoft delays Rayman Legends Retold to December 3

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Latest: Rayman Legends Retold delayed to December 2026

Ubisoft has confirmed that the release of Rayman Legends Retold, an enhanced remake of the 2013 platformer, has been delayed from October 1, 2026, to December 3, 2026. Although the title has already reached “gold” status

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Project Motor Racing updates and expansions

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Latest: Project Motor Racing releases V8 Power Pack DLC

Project Motor Racing has undergone several content and technical updates. In late July 2026, Update 2.1 was released, which included a free ‘Aussie Rivals’ DLC featuring the 2013 Holden VF Commodore and a reworked 2013 F

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Sony PlayStation disc phase-out, Plus pricing & legal push

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Latest: Video game industry faces mass layoffs and shifts in physical media

Sony’s plan to cease new PlayStation disc production by 31 January 2028 continues to face scrutiny as the company navigates a global memory crisis. CEO Hiroki Totoki suggested the crisis is “fortunate” timing, as the Pla

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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 development and mechanics

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Latest: Creative Assembly to bring Total War: Warhammer 40,000 to consoles

Creative Assembly and SEGA have provided hands-on gameplay previews for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, a project in development for several years. Early demonstrations include tutorials for basic battle mechanics such as t

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HoYoverse Nodusfall announcement

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Latest: HoYoverse unveils Nodusfall as Chinese gaming market grows

HoYoverse has announced Nodusfall, a new free-to-play, cooperative dark fantasy action RPG, during the Opening Night Live event at Gamescom 2026. The project marks a technical and stylistic departure for the studio, movi

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Animula Nook game development and release plans

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Latest: Animula Nook aims to differentiate itself in the cozy game genre

LilliLandia Games, a studio supported by Tencent Games, is developing ‘Animula Nook’, a life simulation game set in a miniature magical world called Minietopia. Following a period of high interest where pre-registrations

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Forza Horizon 6 release and reception

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Latest: Forza Horizon 6 introduces new Drift Attack mode

Metacritic’s mid‑year ranking released on 14 July 2026 placed Forza Horizon 6 at the top of the new‑game list, giving it a Metascore of 90 and praising its open‑world setting in Japan, over 550 cars, and refined progress

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NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology rollout

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Latest: NVIDIA releases new drivers with DLSS 4.5 support for upcoming games

NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5 technology is being integrated into several major video game titles. Early implementations include support for Gears of War: E-Day, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and pre-order availability for Phantom Blade

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