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Gamezebo At Gamescom 2026 – Indie Spotlights and Highlights!
This article highlights several promising indie games showcased at Gamescom 2026, including the survival sandbox God Save Birmingham, the atmospheric visual novel Rain98, and the cozy farming sim Delphinium. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder Reply All, psychological horror Fractured Blooms, bullet hell Deesicks, habitat restoration sim The Regreening, and the poetry experience Oku, all presented by developer Byterockers.
Gamescom highlights: our fave games on show! Pure Nintendo Podcast E177
The Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts discuss their favorite games showcased at Gamescom, including titles like Final Fantasy, The Witcher 3, and an upcoming Onimusha game from Capcom. They also touch on other games like Ground Zero Hero, Warhammer, and Rain Station Z, while sharing personal Nintendo gaming experiences.
MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom was the dominant event this week, bringing news for numerous MMOs including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and trailers for Dune Awakening, Sea of Remnants, and Cinder City. Star Citizen's Squadron 42 received another delay into 2027, while Guild Wars 3 revealed its Asura, and Blizzard shut down another World of Warcraft private server. Other news included updates for Throne and Liberty, Ultima Online, and The Division 2, alongside discussions on game design, AI training lawsuits, and the shutdown of the Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the Treehouse discuss their gaming plans for the Bank Holiday weekend, with many continuing to play games like Elden Ring, Blood Dungeon, and Mortal Shell 2. Some also plan to play Forza, NBA 2K, and Trackmania, while others are taking a break from gaming for home improvement projects.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Warlock Reveals Open World Setting Of Darkon And Evolving Magic System At Gamescom Opening Night
Gameplay footage of Warlock was shown at Gamescom Opening Night, revealing the open world setting of Darkon, also known as the Domain of Dread. The demonstration highlighted the game's evolving magic system and the player's Imp companion.
Why a publisher you've probably not heard of is spending millions of dollars on its Gamescom presence
Publisher 4Divinity is making a significant investment, spending millions of dollars on an expansive booth at Gamescom to showcase its portfolio of upcoming AA titles, including Showa American Story and Guns of Eschaton. This strategy aims to establish a strong presence in the Western market, leveraging the success of Chinese-developed games like Black Myth: Wukong and targeting a gap in the market for single-player experiences.
We get inked with Splatoon Raiders! Pure Nintendo Podcast E172
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode E172 features hosts Jemma and Kirk discussing Splatoon Raiders and other Nintendo news. Topics include Octopath Traveler's Switch 2 Editions, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Star Fox sales, Gamescom, a new Resident Evil movie trailer, and personal gaming updates.
Roguelite deckbuilder Reply All lets you fight with emails — MP3s & NPCs
Peculiar Path Productions announced its debut title, Reply All, a roguelite deckbuilder where players use emails as weapons in a late 1990s office setting. The game is slated for a spring 2027 release on PC via Steam, with a playable demo available at Gamescom. The gameplay loop involves collecting email cards to form attack combos, with a time-rewind mechanic allowing players to retry runs.
Announcement Announcements
CD Projekt Red announced that a glimpse of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past will be shown during Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 25. This marks the beginning of their path to Gamescom 2026.
TIDES OF ANNIHILATION FIRST HANDS-ON DEMO COMING TO GAMESCOM 2026
Eclipse Glow Games announced that Tides of Annihilation will have a playable demo at Gamescom 2026. Attendees can experience an extended demo of the Arthurian-inspired action-adventure title at Hall 6, Booth B-050. The game is in development for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.
astragon returns to gamescom 2026 with beloved brands and exciting newcomers
astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of everplay group plc, will be present at gamescom 2026 from August 26-30 in Cologne. Visitors can experience upcoming simulation titles like Construction Simulator: Evolution, Bus Simulator 27, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, and Seafarer: The Ship Sim at their entertainment booth. Industry partners and media will also get exclusive previews of new projects at the business booth, including a hands-on demo for Construction Simulator: Evolution and an unannounced sequel.
Mega Man and Onimusha Will Be Playable at Gamescom 2026
Capcom has announced its playable lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring new titles Mega Man: Dual Override and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion Dark Arisen will also be playable on multiple platforms, alongside Street Fighter 6 which may showcase upcoming DLC.
Jobs Roundup: April 2026 | Frederik Hammes appointed managing director of Gamescom organiser
Several key appointments have been made across the gaming industry. Frederik Hammes is the new managing director of Game Events GmbH, the organizer of Gamescom, succeeding Stephan Reichart. Rovio has appointed Smith Dela Pena as performance marketing lead for Angry Birds Dream Blast, and Yolanda Zhang is the new senior product manager for Diablo Immortal at Blizzard Entertainment. Additionally, Andy Norman has joined CodeDev as COO, and Tom Goldberger is the new vice president of gaming at DDA.
The Division Resurgence review - the slickest mobile shooter of the year | Pocket Tactics
Ubisoft will reveal the future of Tom Clancy's The Division 2, including a 'big Division 2 project,' at Gamescom next week through two panel presentations. The company will also host a meet-and-greet event. The Division Resurgence is highlighted as a slick mobile shooter.
