Gears of War: E-Day
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Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
Massive Steam leak has major spoilers for Persona 6, Fable, Tomb Raider and more
A massive leak of Steam achievements has revealed details for over 70 games, including unannounced titles like Persona 6, Fable, and Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis. The leak, which originated from Exophase, has caused significant concern for publishers like Atlus, Sega, and Square Enix, who are reportedly furious. Valve is facing backlash for the security breach, which has spoiled plot details for story-driven games.
Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
A bug in Valve's Steam maintenance process has inadvertently caused achievement data for unreleased and unannounced games to be leaked on sites like Exophase and SteamDB. This includes titles such as Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Valve has been contacted for comment, and this incident follows a previous data breach at a Steam hardware shipping partner.
StarCraft Shooter Has a “Full-Blown” Single-Player Campaign, Akin to Space Marine 2 – Rumor
Rumors suggest Blizzard Entertainment is developing a StarCraft shooter with a full single-player campaign, drawing comparisons to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Far Cry. Jez Corden of Windows Central claims to have seen pre-alpha footage and believes the game will feature a strong narrative focus, potentially with co-op elements, though multiplayer is also expected.
Valve has reportedly made £11bn from Steam already in 2026, and biggest earning new arrival is Forza Horizon 6
Valve's Steam platform has reportedly generated $15 billion in revenue for 2026, with Forza Horizon 6 being the highest-earning new release. Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem also performed strongly, contributing significantly to Valve's earnings. New intellectual properties are showing strong performance, with Crimson Desert being a notable success.
Fable Team Could Have Randomly Generated Its NPCs, But They Didn’t Make Sense, Says Director
Playground Games director Ralph Fulton revealed that despite having a tool to randomly generate NPCs for Fable, the team opted to hand-craft each one to ensure they made sense. This approach, along with giving NPCs daily routines, led to a "very different way of building a game." The studio also confirmed no generative AI was used for voice work, employing around 100 actors for the game's "Living Population."
2026 is the best year ever for video games and GTA 6 isn’t even out yet - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2026 will be the best year for video games, despite industry challenges, citing a packed release schedule including titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered. The author highlights numerous anticipated games across various genres and platforms, suggesting a peak in gaming quality.
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign – Brotherhood and Hope in a Hopeless World | Official XBOX Podcast
The Official Xbox Podcast features an in-depth discussion with The Coalition's Matt Searcy and Raul Figueroa about Gears of War: E-Day. They delve into the campaign's themes of brotherhood and hope amidst the brutal Locust invasion, highlighting new enemy designs like Vraahk and enhanced enemy AI. The conversation also touches on the game's setting in Kalona, the introduction of weapon modding, and the impressive audio design, alongside the reveal of custom Xbox controllers.
Xbox’s New TCL Partnership Couldn’t Come At A Worse Time
Xbox has announced a new partnership with TCL that will integrate the Xbox app into select TCL TV models, allowing users to play games via cloud streaming with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. This move aims to reach consumers who may not own dedicated consoles, though cloud streaming hours are limited per subscription tier. The announcement comes at a challenging time for Xbox, amidst other major releases and business developments.
Steam Has Generated $15 Billion In Revenue So Far, And New Games Are A Big Part Of It
Steam has generated $15 billion in revenue so far in 2026, according to Rhys Elliot of Alinea Analytics. Top-selling games like Forza Horizon 6 and Crimson Desert contributed significantly, with new IPs making up 63% of the top 100 new games by gross revenue. Future releases like Phantom Blade Zero and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are expected to further boost Steam's earnings.
Xbox to cap Cloud Gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers
Microsoft is implementing monthly hour limits for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service for Game Pass subscribers, starting in November 2026. Cheaper subscription tiers will have stricter caps, with Ultimate subscribers limited to 15 hours, premium to 10, and Essential to 5 hours per month. The company cites rising operational costs as the reason for the change, though it will offer additional playtime hours for purchase.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage, and More Coming to Game Pass
Microsoft is adding several new titles to Game Pass throughout September, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds. However, a significant number of games are also leaving the service by September 15th, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells.
Grand Theft Auto VI And Gamescom 2026 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #231
The XboxHub Official Podcast Episode 231 discusses the "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" preview, which was controversially shown on Netflix, and the highlights from Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. The hosts analyze the GTA VI preview and mention several other games revealed at the event.
Gears of War: E-Day Studio Wants to be Known For “What Gears Already Is”, Says Creative Director
The Coalition's creative director Matt Searcy stated that Gears of War: E-Day aims to build upon the core pillars that made the original franchise successful, focusing on its strengths in cover shooting and visceral combat. The studio emphasizes maintaining the series' legacy of pushing hardware limits for visual fidelity, leveraging the experience of developers who previously worked at Epic Games.
Gears of War: E-Day devs want to be known for "all the things that made Gears resonate in the first place," without "looking outside at other franchises"
The Coalition, developers of Gears of War: E-Day, aim to be recognized for the core elements that made the original Gears of War a success, focusing on tight action and impactful combat. Creative director Matt Searcy emphasized building a modern game around these foundational pillars, drawing inspiration from within the franchise rather than external titles. The studio also highlighted their commitment to avoiding aggressive monetization, returning to the series' roots.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Exclusivity Question Avoided by Xbox CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and other executives have avoided clarifying the exclusivity status of The Elder Scrolls 6. While acknowledging the need for exclusive content, Sharma stated that the game is 'beautiful' when pressed on the matter, and other Xbox strategists have indicated a continued commitment to exclusives.
Gears of War: E-Day’s Campaign Is Taking the Series Back to Its Roots
Gears of War: E-Day's campaign aims to return the series to its roots with familiar gameplay mechanics enhanced by modern Unreal Engine 5 visuals. The preview highlights a revamped cover system, fluid movement options, and challenging enemy AI, all contributing to a visceral and immersive combat experience on Xbox Series X. The game also features deeper narrative moments and weapon customization, promising a substantial return for the franchise.
Will The Elder Scrolls 6 be Xbox exclusive? CEO Asha Sharma won't say, but "every platform needs some form of…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma addressed the ongoing question of The Elder Scrolls 6's exclusivity, stating that while every platform needs exclusive content, she did not directly confirm if the game would be exclusive to Xbox consoles. Sharma also mentioned that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be console exclusives for Xbox. The Elder Scrolls 6 has been in development for years, with limited official information released.
Gears Of War: E-Day Has A Battle Royale-Inspired PvP Mode Where You Can Strip The Flesh Off Enemies
Gears of War: E-Day will feature a new PvP mode called Crucible, which incorporates battle royale elements into a 4v4 arena. Players must capture and hold a Power Core, which restricts mobility but allows for a powerful close-range attack. The game is set to launch on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.