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E-Day Previews Split on Story, Praise Combat: Gears of War

Early hands-on previews for Gears of War: E-Day praise the combat but split on whether its prequel story delivers. Critics also disagree on the returning semi-open level design.

By Marcus Delgado | August 25, 2026

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The Witcher 3 Remaster Arrives Free This September

CD Projekt Red surprised Gamescom with a free Witcher 3 Remaster, overhauling combat, traversal, and monster AI. The reveal also brought the first real look at Songs of the Past, the long-awaited expansion.

By Keira Walsh | August 25, 2026

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Metro 2039, Mega Man, and More: Gamescom Trailers Flood Us

Gamescom Opening Night Live delivered a wave of gameplay trailers, from Metro 2039's brutal new regime to Mega Man: Dual Override's Proto Man comeback. Here's a breakdown of every major reveal and what it means for 2027.

By Jake Torres | August 25, 2026

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Duskbloods, PS Store Sale, and Zelda Cocktails: Gaming Roundup

A look at this week's biggest gaming stories, from The Duskbloods network test to PS Store's closing sale, Nvidia's expanding AI tech, and a Zelda-themed cocktail book on Kickstarter.

By Marcus Delgado | August 25, 2026

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Xbox Series X25 Rumors Ignite Console War Fatigue

A leaked report claims the Xbox Series X25 could cost 900 dollars this November. Meanwhile PS5 fans stage a symbolic blackout and gamers rally around nostalgia projects like a Terranigma revival.

By Keira Walsh | August 25, 2026

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Mortal Shell 2 Patch Drama Kicks Off a Wild Gaming Week

A wild week in gaming news includes a Mortal Shell 2 patch controversy, Sony scaling back a Horizon live-service title, and Redfall's creators finally explaining what went wrong.

By Zara El-Amin | August 19, 2026

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Flock’s 60 MPH Police Drones Lead This Week’s Tech Roundup

Flock Safety's 60 mph police surveillance drones now scan license plates from above, raising fresh privacy alarms. This roundup also covers RFK Jr. research cuts, Google's massive AI data buy, and gaming surprises from Witcher 3 and Mortal Shell 2.

By Devon Blackwell | August 19, 2026

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Arc Raiders Event, Mortal Shell 2 Review, TMNT Finale

Arc Raiders launches a new event with a tricky cargo elevator puzzle, TMNT: Splintered Fate closes its main story, and Mortal Shell 2 earns praise for blending soulslike combat with shotguns.

By Marcus Delgado | August 18, 2026

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Phantom Blade Zero, Sands of Time, and More: Gaming Roundup

A fresh gaming roundup covers Sony's physical media backlash, a Sands of Time PC upgrade, and new looks at Tides of Annihilation and Star Wars Zero Company. Warner Bros. also quietly confirmed a Hogwarts Legacy sequel exists.

By Rina Park | August 18, 2026

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Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2, Mortal Shell 2 Lead This Week’s Buzz

Final Fantasy XIV Online surprises everyone on Switch 2 while Mortal Shell 2 shakes up the souls-like genre. Meanwhile, Marvel's Wolverine faces unfair backlash before it even launches.

By Jake Torres | August 17, 2026

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