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Rumors of a third Ori game surfaced ahead of Gamescom's Opening Night Live in August 2026, with speculation pointing to a potential surprise sequel announcement for the beloved Microsoft platformer series. The whispers suggested Xbox might be developing a new entry without the involvement of the franchise's original creator, adding extra intrigue to the speculation.
Paradox Interactive accidentally let the cat out of the bag ahead of Gamescom, with leaks revealing that its next grand strategy game is a post-apocalyptic title called Afterworld. The game appears to blend the studio's signature dynasty and grand strategy mechanics with a wasteland setting, drawing comparisons to a mashup of Fallout and Crusader Kings. Players can seemingly expect tribe-based faction warfare as humanity rebuilds and battles for dominance across a ruined world.
The Persona RPG series is marking its 30th anniversary in sweet fashion, teaming up with popular cream puff chain Beard Papa's for a special limited-time collaboration. Starting in September 2026, fans can expect Persona-themed cream puff flavors and exclusive merchandise to appear at Beard Papa's locations, blending the beloved JRPG franchise with the bakery chain's signature treats.
One of the most celebrated JRPGs to never officially reach North American shores is finally getting its due. Terranigma, the beloved Super Nintendo classic originally released in 1995, is at long last making its North American debut more than 31 years after it first captivated players in Japan and Europe. The announcement confirms the game is coming to a wide range of modern platforms, including Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via both Steam and GOG.
Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed its Masters of the Universe Secret Lair collaboration for Magic: The Gathering, and it is packed with nostalgia for fans of the beloved '80s franchise. The drop features five Secret Lair sets showcasing iconic characters like He-Man and Skeletor, bringing the world of Eternia to the tabletop in full force. Wizards has confirmed the full card list and pricing, giving players everything they need to know before deciding whether to add these collectible cards to their collection.
FromSoftware's Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive vampire PvPvE game, The Duskbloods, just wrapped up its network playtest, and the numbers are staggering. According to one of the game's producers, the playtest surpassed even Elden Ring Nightreign's in popularity, signaling that fan appetite for FromSoftware's next title is enormous. Players were eager to get their hands on whatever the studio had cooking, and the turnout made that excitement impossible to ignore.
What began in mid-August 2026 as a series of unauthorized GTA 6 gameplay clips has spiraled into one of the most chaotic leak sagas in gaming history. A hacker group operating under the name "CyberLeek" has been systematically releasing footage, with fans reportedly voting on which content gets shown next. The leaked clips, now numbering at least eleven, have revealed increasingly mature in-game content, including strip clubs, a nudist town, nighttime flight sequences, and full nudity. A former Rockstar developer has attempted to put the situation in perspective, calling the leaks a "tiny blip" compared to the notorious Hot Coffee sex scandal, and describing them as "far less consequential" to the studio's long-term standing.
CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release window, delivering one of the most anticipated development updates in recent memory. The announcement came via a video posted to the official Witcher social media accounts, with the studio's joint CEO on hand to deliver the news ahead of Gamescom 2026. In the update, CD Projekt Red described the upcoming Ciri-led RPG as their "biggest, boldest" project yet, reassuring fans that it "will be worth the wait." While the language remains carefully qualified, with the studio using the word "targeting" rather than committing to a hard date, the 2028 window marks the clearest timeline the developer has shared publicly to date.
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