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Where and how to watch Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live: here's a recap of what to expect, including the premiere of The Witcher 3's next DLC expansion

Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live ceremony is upon us. Here's how and where you can catch the event live so you don't miss out on its epic gameplay trailers for Gears of War: E-Day, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - 'Songs of the Past', and more.

Windows Central · Aug 25

'Let the team cook. It will be worth the wait' — CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4 is 'targeting' a 2028 launch

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a 2028 release window.

TechRadar · Aug 25

Europe’s biggest gaming show eyes ‘Grand Theft’ boost

COLOGNE, Germany - Europe’s biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors on Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto VI” can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

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How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

Here's when and where to watch the live showcase opener to this year's Gamescom event.

PC Gamer · Aug 25

'The Witcher 4' Targets 2028 Release Date; CD Projekt Red Fast Tracks Development

The Witcher 4 is getting a fast track from CD Projekt Red so that it will be ready in time for a 2028 release date.

Player One · Aug 25

Fallout meets Crusader Kings as Paradox accidentally leaks its next grand strategy game ahead of Gamescom reveal

Afterworld sounds like a fascinating new direction for the strategy titan

GamesRadar · Aug 24

The Witcher 4 is years out, but CDPR’s 2028 window hints at a massive next‑gen overhaul for the franchise

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 4, the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will be targeting a release window of 2028.

Windows Central · Aug 24

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Opening Night Live 2026 time and how to watch – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, and more have already been confirmed to appear

Silent Hill Townfall and Gears of War: E-Day are also confirmed for the show

GamesRadar · Aug 24

The Witcher 4 is "targeting" a 2028 release, CD Projekt Red announces: "I know it's a bit of wait"

"Let the team cook"

GamesRadar · Aug 24

You can watch Gamescom Opening Night Live right here – The Witcher, Gears of War: E-Day, and more

Gamescom will open with its annual games showcase event, and here's everything you need to know

T3 · Aug 24

Paradox commits a classic blunder and accidentally leaks its own post-apocalyptic grand strategy game

Just a day early, so close.

PC Gamer · Aug 24

What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 – and how to watch it

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, The Witcher 3 and Metro 2039 are among the games already confirmed, but expect plenty of surprises too.

Creative Bloq · Aug 23

GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are "the north stars of gaming," says Gamescom chief, but they won't last forever because "most gamers aren't only interested in a single game"

Rockstar is very good at making games, but that doesn't mean they're for everyone

GamesRadar · Aug 22

The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC may feature a festival the RPG series has never seen, as new CD Projekt Red artwork sparks Belleteyn theories

Could a humble Gamescom booth truly be a teaser?

GamesRadar · Aug 20

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Windows Central · Aug 18

On This Day in 2015, Xbox laid out a “games everywhere” strategy that sounded ambitious — but it ended up defining the next 11 years of the brand

Back on August 13, 2015, Xbox was still rebuilding its identity after the Xbox One fallout, and Phil Spencer was laying out a bold plan: a future where Xbox wasn’t defined by hardware, but by an ecosystem that followed players everywhere. The idea sounded ambitious at the time — cross‑platform…

Dot Esports · Aug 18

Samsung and Activision partner on Modern Warfare 4 with Odyssey G9 display tie-in

Samsung Electronics and Activision Blizzard have confirmed a hardware partnership for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, covering display optimization, live showcase streaming, and hands-on demos at Gamescom 2026.

GamesRadar · Aug 17

Tides of Annihilation seemingly casts Resident Evil Requiem's Grace actor as its new lead after Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star Jennifer English left the role

English is still working in an advisory role on the game

GamesRadar · Aug 12

Gamescom 2026 schedule: All of the dates, times, and where to watch the showcases

The Gamescom 2026 schedule is underway, and this guide is here to help you catch it all as it happens at Gamescom 2026

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Creative Bloq · Aug 12

AI will have the biggest impact on the future of gaming, developers say

But they're divided over whether that's good or bad.

GamesRadar · Aug 10

18 AAA games in 8 weeks: With the GTA 6 shadow looming, Gamescom suddenly feels like the most essential gaming event of 2026

With the world migrating to Vice City this November, all eyes are on Gamescom 2026 to help us better understand the fall schedule

TechRadar · Aug 6

Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace will co-host the Future Games Show: 'Whether you’re into pulse-pounding horror, samurai adventures or anything in between, we’ve got first looks, exciting reveals and plenty of surprises in store'

The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 has found its co-hosts in Resident Evil Requiem actors Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano.

PC Gamer · Aug 5

The actors behind Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft will take to the stage for the Future Games Show at Gamescom this month

We've got some evil residents in the building.

GamesRadar · Aug 5

Resident Evil Requiem stars reunite for the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026

Grace and Leon are on hosting duties

PC Gamer · Aug 5

August is the calm before the storm for this year's new game releases

It's Star Wars Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Gamescom month.

Windows Central · Jul 30

I've waited years for these game sequels — and Gamescom 2026 would be the best moment to deliver some Xbox surprises

Gamescom 2026 is just a month away, and it's already stacked with some exciting games to show off. I'm counting down my most anticipated upcoming Xbox games I want to see more gameplay of at the event.

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