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Not So Massively: Reacting to the Not So Massively news of BlizzCon 2026
BlizzCon 2026 featured surprising announcements for several Blizzard titles, including a new hero for Heroes of the Storm and a significant expansion for Warcraft III: Reforged titled The Forsaken Kingdom. The event also revealed Diablo V, signaling a move away from Diablo IV, and a new StarCraft shooter, though details were scarce. Overwatch received a new hero and reworks, while Hearthstone announced a new expansion.
After playing Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, this huge expansion is the second wind the game needs
An early hands-on preview of the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion reveals a significant upgrade for the base game, introducing a new vertical zone, Skybound Eyrie, and enhanced monster AI. The expansion also adds the Boost Bracer system, allowing players to enter a powered-up state with unique super attacks, aiming to increase combat intensity and provide a fresh challenge for experienced hunters.
Hearthstone “Reign Of The Black Empire” Card Reveal – G’huun And Death Knight Control
Hearthstone's upcoming expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, will feature new Death Knight cards with a focus on control and life-leeching effects. Exclusive reveals include Grafted Knight, Bloodfiend, and the powerful legendary G'huun, which can steal health from enemies and potentially serve as a finisher. The expansion is set to launch on October 20.
Hearthstone: Reign of the Black Empire expansion revealed, Monk coming in 2027
Hearthstone is introducing the "Reign of the Black Empire" expansion, set to release on October 20, which delves into the conflict between the Old Gods and Titans. Additionally, the Monk class will be added to the game in March 2027. The expansion features new keywords like 'Assemble' and introduces Aberrations to Hearthstone Battlegrounds.
Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy announced for November 2026
Nintendo has announced a "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" of Pikmin 4, set to release on November 12, 2026. This edition will include a new expansion titled "Dandori Academy."
CD Projekt Red says Songs of the Past will 'complete' The Witcher 3 story with Dandelion at its center — 'This is part of The Wild Hunt, and it felt like a chapter was missing'
CD Projekt Red has stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will complete the game's narrative by focusing on the character of Dandelion. Developers from Fool's Theory emphasized their desire to give Dandelion the spotlight he deserves, drawing from the original novels to tell a story that felt like a missing chapter of The Wild Hunt.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Siege of Mirkwood
This analysis revisits the Siege of Mirkwood expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, which was released in 2009. Despite being smaller in scope than its predecessor, Mines of Moria, it introduced the significant Skirmish system and marked the last expansion before the game went free-to-play. While not widely popular, the expansion's legacy is tied to its innovative systems and narrative connections to subsequent content.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Gets a New Adventure with A Hero's Eternal Legacy | Invision Game Community
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - A Hero's Eternal Legacy, an expansion for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. Set three years after the original game, it introduces a new hero and unexplored regions of Iliad, featuring over 50 new Digimon. The expansion is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
FF14 7.56 just gave us a first taste of Evercold, with a new special site
Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.56, the final update before the Dawntrail expansion, will introduce a new special site featuring the character Visna. The patch also launches the Beastmaster limited job with a roguelite-inspired activity and adds new Gold Saucer content themed around Final Fantasy VII.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Mines of Moria
This article looks back at the 2008 expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, Mines of Moria, developed by Turbine. It highlights the expansion's ambitious scope, the technical challenges of creating underground environments, and its impact on the game's progression, including the introduction of new classes and the controversial Radiance gear system. Despite some criticisms, the author views Mines of Moria as a net positive for the game, especially in its current iteration.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Give Us a Unique Way to Revisit This Beloved World
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, co-developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, will introduce a new region called Letten and a supernatural mystery centered around Dandelion's family. The expansion, set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, features new enemies, a new weapon for Geralt, and a fully realized open world with upgraded NPC systems. A free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will also be released on September 29, 2026.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Will Send You On a Chilly Loot Grind | gamescom 2026
The Dark Arisen expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2 introduces a new winter-themed region with a focus on loot grinding and unique enemy mechanics, including a dragon that vomits zombies. This expansion promises a fresh challenge for players.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past’s Story Conceived “Way Back When,” But “The Stars Had to Align”
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, was conceived years ago by writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber, with Fool's Theory CEO Jakub Rokosz stating "the stars had to align" for its development. The expansion focuses on the relationship between Geralt and Dandelion, exploring Dandelion's character more deeply than was possible in the base game. Songs of the Past is an original story set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Every Major Announcement, Reveal and Trailer | Invision Game Community
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and its new expansion, Songs of the Past, being major surprises. Other highlights included new looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Path of Exile 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside reveals for new titles like Nodus Fall and Afterworld. The event also confirmed release dates for several games targeting 2026 and 2027, indicating a strong lineup for the coming years.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past features a new country and "completely original story" CD Projekt Red came up…
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an expansion set to launch in 2027, features a new country called Letten and a completely original story conceived by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory, the co-developer, is expanding on the narrative to further explore the character of Dandelion, offering a deeper look into his philosophical side as seen in the books.
The Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past Is A Mystery Centered On Dandelion
CD Projekt Red has revealed the first look at 'Songs of the Past,' the third expansion for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, focusing on the bard Dandelion. The expansion will take Geralt to Dandelion's hometown, Letten, where he searches for his missing companion and encounters a potential love interest. The game will feature combat, including a boss fight against the Slumbering Knight, and will be released in 2027 alongside a free remaster of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
Mega Man: Dual Override and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen hands-on previews
Capcom provided hands-on previews for two upcoming titles: Mega Man: Dual Override and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Mega Man: Dual Override is a 2.5D platformer featuring new abilities and challenging bosses, while Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is an expansion adding a new snowy region with quests and new enemies.
The story for Witcher 3: Songs of the Past was actually written "years ago", according to Fool's Theory CEO
The Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, features an original story conceived years ago by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory CEO Jakub Rokosz confirmed that the narrative was put aside and has now been developed further for the upcoming content, which focuses on a deeper character study of Dandelion and his family.
The Witcher 3 remaster arrives in September, with the brand-new expansion coming in 2027
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will launch on September 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring significant upgrades to visuals, performance, and gameplay mechanics. A new paid expansion, Songs of the Past, is scheduled for release in 2027, sending Geralt to the new region of Letten. Additionally, owners of The Witcher 3 will receive the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions for free.
The Witcher 3 Remastered announced alongside expansion first look
CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, a free upgrade for existing owners launching September 29, featuring enhanced visuals, gameplay, and combat. Alongside this, the first footage of the upcoming expansion, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, was revealed, set to release in 2027 and co-developed with Fool's Theory.
