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Metro 2039 executive producer says the game brings back the 'spookiness' of the claustrophobic metro tunnels from the first games while also offering open world zones: 'We didn't want to ditch everything that we did in Metro Exodus'

By Demi Williams Published 26 August 26

Metro 2039 executive producer Jon Bloch has explained how 4A Games has balanced the return of claustrophic metro tunnels and open-world zones.

'The entire audio system has been rebuilt' — Metro 2039 executive producer says sound has been 'reimagined in a way to really support thick, dense atmosphere'

By Demi Williams Published 26 August 26

4A Games has confirmed that Metro 2039's audio system has been rebuilt to offer a deeper sense of immersion.

'The most striking on the surface thing is going to be the density of what you see' — Metro 2039 creative director says the game's new engine allows 'billions' of objects, whereas Metro Exodus allowed up to 30 million

By Demi Williams Published 26 August 26

Metro 2039 creative director Andriy Shevchenko has revealed that 4A Games' latest game engine allows "billions" of objects to create a dense, realistic world.

Metro 2039 creative director shares how the Russia-Ukraine war has affected the game, says there are 'no gray zones' in the story and 'we are not afraid to call evil evil'

By Demi Williams Published 26 August 26

4A Games has shared how the events of the Russia-Ukraine war have manifested in its upcoming first-person shooter, Metro 2039.

Get ready for even more game reveals — here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026

By Demi Williams Published 25 August 26

The Future Games Show returns with three digital showcases at Gamescom 2026 — here's how you can watch.

'We wanted to go out with a bang' — Geralt returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past's new trailer, promising a final action-packed journey ahead of The Witcher 4

By Demi Williams Published 25 August 26

CD Projekt Red has unveiled the first look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's third and final expansion, Songs of the Past, and it looks incredible.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a free upgrade with revamped gameplay systems — here's everything confirmed at the ONL reveal

By Demi Williams Published 25 August 26

CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, a free upgrade featuring all-new improvements and revamped gameplay features.

Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher 3 remastered and more

By Dashiell Wood Published 25 August 26

Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026.

Even more Grand Theft Auto 6 footage has leaked, this time of Vice City beach showcasing impressive crowd tech — here's the full timeline of everything that has leaked so far

By Demi Williams Published 25 August 26

A ton of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay has leaked, with more being shared every day. Here's a full timeline of everything we've seen so far.

'There's zero Lucia content' — GTA 6 fans believe the person responsible for the gameplay leaks has access to a restricted build containing only the prologue

By Demi Williams Published 25 August 26

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are convinced the person behind the ongoing leaks doesn't have access to the full game, but a restricted build.

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

By Demi Williams Published 25 August 26

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

'We're offering gamers not just two more headsets, but two different ways to experience their games' — Audio specialist beyerdynamic announces two new, affordable wireless headsets, the MMX 100 and MMX 130

By Demi Williams Published 21 August 26

German audio specialist beyerdynamic has announced two new wireless headsets, the closed-back MMX 100 wireless and the open-back MMX 130 wireless.

'There was never really any big plan that these two games would both release next to each other' — FromSoftware president suggests a return to single-player games after Nightreign and The Duskbloods

By Demi Williams Published 21 August 26

FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has suggested the studio could return to making single-player games after Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods.

Leaker claims the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch in November for an estimated $899.99

By Demi Williams Published 21 August 26

The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Series X limited edition console have reportedly leaked.

The Nintendo Switch 2 and a controller in front of a red background

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2's new UK price — it's only going up by £24

By Demi Williams Published 20 August 26

Nintendo has officially confirmed the new UK price for the Nintendo Switch 2, which increases next month.

Horizon Hunters Gathering trailer screenshot showing several unique hunters

The live-service elements of Horizon Hunters Gathering are reportedly being stripped out following 'poor feedback' as new details emerge about several canceled PlayStation titles

By Demi Williams Published 20 August 26

Guerilla Games is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering and stripping out the game's live-service elements following negative feedback.

Xbox 25th anniversary wireless controller

The price and release date for Xbox's 25th anniversary translucent 'OG green' controller have leaked ahead of Gamescom

By Demi Williams Published 20 August 26

The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Wireless Controller have reportedly leaked online ahead of Gamescom 2026.

A barbarian, druid and sorceress from Diablo 4 battle a horde of zombies in classical pastiche

Leaker claims Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 will finally arrive two days after BlizzCon and include two expansions

By Demi Williams Published 19 August 26

The long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 port of Diablo 4 could reportedly launch very soon after BlizzCon 2026.

'OUR BOYYYY IS BACK' — Star Wars Zero Company gets an explosive final trailer featuring another fan-favorite Clone Wars character

By Demi Williams Published 18 August 26

Bit Reactor has released the final trailer for Star Wars Zero Company, which confirms the return of another fan-favorite Star Wars character.

GTA 6 fans can't contain their excitement over the sound of a trunk closing in new 'It Happens on PS5' ad — 'We’re so desperate for GTA 6 marketing that a trunk closing sound is exciting'

By Demi Williams Published 18 August 26

The extended look can't come soon enough

GTA 6 still from the 'It Happens On PS5' ad

Sony launches new 'It Happens on PS5' ad featuring GTA 6, but it can't escape angry fans — 'Discs used to happen on PS5'

By Demi Williams Published 18 August 26

Fans still angry with Sony's plan to end physical disc production have brigaded another video comment section, this time a PS5 ad featuring Grand Theft Auto 6.

Sony CEO confirms the PS6 launch date is still undecided due to the ongoing component shortage — 'Considering that importance, we need to take some action. Otherwise, we cannot survive in this landscape'

By Demi Williams Published 18 August 26

Analysts have previously determined the PS6 could launch in 2027

Marvel's Wolverine confirmed to have New Game Plus at launch and features a side activity called Nightmare Doors where players 'confront Logan's nightmares to uncover his past'

By Demi Williams Published 14 August 26

Insomniac Games has confirmed Marvel's Wolverine will have New Game Plus at launch and a 'story-driven' side activity called Nightmare Doors.

The X-Men don't exist in Marvel's Wolverine since mutants aren't safe in this world, Insomniac says — 'We wanted to remind people that existence for a mutant is not safe. It's hard. It's scary'

By Demi Williams Published 14 August 26

Insomniac Games has finally explained why the X-Men don't exist in Marvel's Wolverine, and it's all about telling a story where mutants aren't safe.

Marvel's Wolverine Performance Mode will run at 60fps with ray tracing on PS5, Insomniac confirms — 'It's the default mode for the first time for us in one of our games. It’s important for the presentation'

By Demi Williams Published 14 August 26

Insomniac Games has confirmed Marvel's Wolverine's Performance Mode will run at 60 frames-per-second (fps) with ray tracing enabled on the base PlayStation 5.

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