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The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI has entered a new phase. On August 27, 2026, Rockstar Games and Netflix finally presented Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look , offering the most extensive official look yet at the highly anticipated game. Rather than functioning like a traditional trailer, the presentation runs for around 27 minutes and combines gameplay footage, story sequences, character interactions, missions, and glimpses of the enormous world of Leonida. Rockstar confirmed that the footage was captured entirely from the game running on PlayStation 5. The presentation also arrived alongside another interesting development: Rockstar had privately invited four major international gaming creators to its Rockstar North studio in Edinburgh before the Extended Look was released. Those creators were Davy Jones, El Rubius, TGG, and Mike ShowSha ( See below for more details about each of them). Their visit gave them access to a private, hands-off presentation of GTA VI and allowed the...

The Gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL) 2026 officially kicked off gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the roughly two-hour showcase featured more than 50 announcements, trailers and release-date reveals. The event combined major returning franchises with new projects, with several Japanese and Chinese developers also taking centre stage. Here are some of the biggest announcements of the night. The Return of Geralt of Rivia CD PROJEKT RED surprised The Witcher community with two major announcements: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered : A major visual and gameplay upgrade arriving as a free upgrade for existing owners on qualifying platforms. It launches on September 29, 2026 , with improvements to combat, visuals, performance and exploration. Players who own the base version of The Witcher 3 will also receive both expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine , for free. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past : A new paid expansion featuring Geralt and a ...

The Mortal Shell series has come a long way since its debut in 2020. What began as a compact and atmospheric soulslike experience has now evolved into a larger adventure with Mortal Shell II , bringing back the series' dark fantasy world while introducing faster combat, expanded exploration, and deeper customization. The original Mortal Shell introduced players to a world of fallen warriors, brutal enemies, and mysterious ruins, built around the unique ability to inhabit different Shells. Mortal Shell II , released on August 20, 2026 , takes that foundation and expands it into a more ambitious experience, with a larger world, new mechanics, and more freedom for players. Six years separate the two games, but the central idea remains the same: in the world of Mortal Shell, death is not the end, it is part of the journey. Mortal Shell (2020) Mortal Shell was released on August 18, 2020 , initially launching for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Developed by the independent studio Col...

Few video games have had the cultural impact of Minecraft . Since its release, it has become one of the best-selling video games of all time, inspiring millions of players to build, explore, survive, and create without limits. Whether you're constructing massive castles, battling dangerous creatures, or designing complex automated machines, Minecraft offers an experience unlike any other. Its simple block-based graphics hide an incredibly deep and creative gameplay system that continues to attract players of all ages. What Is Minecraft? Minecraft is an open-world sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios . Instead of following a fixed storyline, players are free to decide how they want to play. Every world is procedurally generated, meaning no two maps are exactly the same. Players gather resources, craft tools, build structures, explore caves, and encounter various creatures across diverse biomes. The game's open-ended nature allows for nearly unlimited creativity and a...

Zombie survival games have been a staple of the gaming industry for years, but few capture the tension, realism, and unpredictability of surviving an apocalypse quite like Project Zomboid . Instead of portraying players as unstoppable heroes, the game embraces a brutal philosophy: this is how you died. Developed with a focus on realism and player freedom, Project Zomboid challenges players to manage every aspect of survival, from finding food and shelter to maintaining their mental and physical health. Every decision matters, and a single mistake can end a character's story. What Is Project Zomboid? Project Zomboid is an isometric open-world sandbox survival game developed by The Indie Stone . Set in the fictional Knox Country, Kentucky, the game places players in the middle of a zombie outbreak with one simple objective: survive for as long as possible. Unlike many zombie games that emphasize action, Project Zomboid focuses on resource management, planning, and realistic su...

Gaming has changed dramatically over the past decade. While players were once limited to competing only with others on the same console or platform, modern technology has made it possible for millions of gamers to play together regardless of the device they own. This feature, known as cross-platform gaming (or simply crossplay ), has become one of the most requested features in multiplayer games. Today, whether someone plays on a PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or even a mobile device, many popular games allow friends to join the same matches and enjoy the same experience. What Is Cross-Platform Gaming? Cross-platform gaming refers to the ability for players using different hardware platforms to play together online. Instead of separating players into individual ecosystems, cross-platform support connects them through shared servers. For example, a player using a gaming PC can join a match with someone playing on an Xbox Series X, while another friend participates from a PlayS...

Since its debut in 2012, the Forza Horizon series has redefined what an open-world racing game can be. By combining realistic driving physics with a festival atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes, and an ever-growing collection of cars, Playground Games has created one of the most beloved racing franchises in gaming history. With Forza Horizon 6 , the series enters a new chapter, introducing its largest world yet, a long-awaited Japanese setting, hundreds of vehicles, and new gameplay systems that push the franchise further than ever before. What Is Forza Horizon 6? Released in May 2026 , Forza Horizon 6 takes players to Japan , one of the most requested locations in the history of the franchise. The game features diverse environments including dense urban districts, mountain roads, forests, coastal highways, countryside villages, and iconic drifting routes. At launch, players can explore: Over 550 licensed cars The largest Horizon map ever created Improved weather and sea...