Game Previews
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Studio Confirms Daily Gamescom REDstreams With “Game Previews”
CD Projekt RED will feature "game previews" during its daily REDstreams at Gamescom from August 26th to 30th, celebrating five years of the broadcast. While the expansion "Songs of the Past" for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is confirmed for a 2027 release, the developer may also tease upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
Morning Multiplex
This article provides brief updates on several games, including a deep dive trailer for Permafrost, a 2026 release window for Project Zomboid's "This is How I Died" update, a special preview for Sword of Convallaria's 2nd anniversary, and news about Total Chaos receiving a retro mode and new ending.
Evening Gatherings and Events
IGN has expanded its partnership with Gamescom, the European video game trade fair. This collaboration will include IGN featuring game previews within Gamescom's official indie showcase, highlighting independent game developers.
IGN expands partnership with Gamescom, adds game previews to official indie showcase
IGN has expanded its partnership with Gamescom to produce the official livestream and create content for the "gamescom awesome indies show." This collaboration will now include game previews, a popular IGN content format, alongside trailer premieres and developer interviews. IGN will also continue to operate the "gamescom studio" on the show floor and produce bespoke content for Japan and China.
FIRST LOOK VIDEO: T.W.I.R.L.
GameCritics.com is introducing a new 'First Look' feature to highlight promising new games. This article showcases the opening moments of the game T.W.I.R.L., offering initial impressions on its gameplay, narrative, and lore.
Something for the Weekend – 27/06/26
This week's gaming news was dominated by Grand Theft Auto 6, with pre-orders going live and details about the Ultimate Edition and digital-only physical copies revealed. Other news includes Bungie layoffs, SteamOS availability on PCs, and price increases for Xbox Series consoles. Several games received reviews, including Zero Parades: For Dead Spies and Gothic 1 Remake, while previews were offered for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
FIRST LOOK: Burn-9
GameCritics.com is introducing a new 'First Look' feature to highlight promising new games. This article provides an initial impression of the game Burn-9, focusing on its opening gameplay, narrative, and lore.
This Week in Switch 2 - Rhythm Heaven Groove preview, Xbox falls & Kingdom Hearts or Kingdom Farts
This Week in Switch 2 covers recent gaming news including a preview of Rhythm Heaven Groove, discussions on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 4K Remake, and the perceived fall of the Xbox brand. The episode also features a Kingdom Hearts trivia game and mentions free interactive maps for other games.
Something for the Weekend – 13/06/26
Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct, revealing a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, alongside new titles like Final Fantasy Resonance and Xenoblade Genesis. The week also saw reports of major layoffs at Xbox due to subscriber losses and Ubisoft closing two studios. Reviews included Crushed In Time and Midnight Saturn, with previews of Romestead and Dark Heresy.
Summer Games Week: The Biggest Reveals, Interviews, And Features
Summer Games Week, the successor to E3, concluded with numerous reveals, interviews, and features from various showcases like State of Play and Summer Game Fest. GameSpot covered a wide array of upcoming titles, including Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Resident Evil: Veronica, and Gears of War: E-Day, providing previews and in-depth articles.
007 First Light & Forza Horizon 6 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #228
The 228th episode of TheXboxHub Official Podcast features discussions on 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and Destiny 2. Host Darren Edwards shares insights from the world premiere of 007 First Light and discusses recent game developments and predictions for upcoming summer showcases.
This Week in Switch 2 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book preview, Zelda movie leaks & Splatoon Raiders
This episode covers the latest Nintendo news, including a preview of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The discussion also touches on leaks related to a Legend of Zelda movie and news about Splatoon.
Something for the Weekend – 28/02/26
This week's gaming news includes the reveal of Pokémon Winds & Waves for Nintendo Switch 2, Nacon filing for insolvency, and Overwatch going mobile with Overwatch Rush. Several games received reviews, including Resident Evil Requiem which scored 9/10, and previews were released for Cthulu: The Cosmic Abyss and Dosa Divas.