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people who get to experience The Witcher 3 in its remastered version for the very first time are in for an unforgettable gaming experience

people who get to experience The Witcher 3 in its remastered version for the very first time are in for an unforgettable gaming experience

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Once GTA 6 drops, there's a good chance we won't see another GTA game until after 2040. LET THAT SINK IN.

Once GTA 6 drops, there's a good chance we won't see another GTA game until after 2040. LET THAT SINK IN.

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A German journalist also got to see more of GTA 6 and talked about it at Gamescom. I’ve translated some important details into English: -Got to see live gameplay, played by Rockstar’s Rob Nelson -Was even allowed to give instructions during the gameplay -He saw a huge number of improvements and evolutions compared to Red Dead Redemption 2 -It feels like all of Rockstar’s previous games have somehow come together in this one -The extended look is apparently just the tip of the iceberg -He specifically wanted to see how simply hanging out and existing in the world would work -Things that would normally have been scripted into missions can now happen organically in the open world -People will comment on your clothing, both as Lucia and as Jason -One NPC whistled at Lucia while she was wearing a short skirt and commented, “Nice ass” -You can decide whether Lucia and Jason kiss when greeting each other or not -You can buy drinks for each other -You can even gain Honor by doing seemingly small things, such as throwing away litter (for example, a milkshake) -He saw all of this gameplay running on a base PS5 (he didn’t exactly follow the cables lol) -The game genuinely looked as good as it did in the Extended Look. He was skeptical at first, but eventually thought, “Fuck, it really does look this good” -The game is absolutely packed with stuff -It was hinted that there are various "tools" -Police no longer appear on the minimap -You can actually tell whether the police are identifying you based on your clothes, your face, your car, or whether you are traveling with your partner -There is a focus mode that was described as being similar to Witcher Sense -You won’t be able to break into every car from the very beginning -The variety of NPCs and activities is described as absolutely crazy -There are tons of funny little interactions. For example, he saw an NPC walking her dog; the dog pooped, and she actually pulled out a plastic bag and picked it up -The world is absolutely packed with NPCs. In a club, there are huge crowds of people, with everyone doing their own thing -People in Miami are very willing to approach you and interact with you -You can greet people, antagonize them, or try to defuse a situation -This creates far more opportunities for player choice and reminded him of old-school text adventures -NPCs seem to have distinct personalities of their own (some are reserved, others are aggressive, and so on) -The streets are narrower, which makes driving feel different -E-scooters can actually be a useful way of losing the police -Police officers can tase you -He personally thinks the game is even more impressive at night, with all the neon lights and the overall atmosphere -You can’t completely ruin Lucia and Jason’s relationship, and they can’t break up -When Lucia and Jason are close to each other, switching between them is almost seamless -You can switch from driving to the passenger and, for example, browse your social media feed while riding along -The social media system was compared to Instagram -Cycling has an impact on your Athletic

A German journalist also got to see more of GTA 6 and talked about it at Gamescom. I’ve translated some important details into English: -Got to see live gameplay, played by Rockstar’s Rob Nelson -Was even allowed to give instructions during the gameplay -He saw a huge number of improvements and evolutions compared to Red Dead Redemption 2 -It feels like all of Rockstar’s previous games have somehow come together in this one -The extended look is apparently just the tip of the iceberg -He specifically wanted to see how simply hanging out and existing in the world would work -Things that would normally have been scripted into missions can now happen organically in the open world -People will comment on your clothing, both as Lucia and as Jason -One NPC whistled at Lucia while she was wearing a short skirt and commented, “Nice ass” -You can decide whether Lucia and Jason kiss when greeting each other or not -You can buy drinks for each other -You can even gain Honor by doing seemingly small things, such as throwing away litter (for example, a milkshake) -He saw all of this gameplay running on a base PS5 (he didn’t exactly follow the cables lol) -The game genuinely looked as good as it did in the Extended Look. He was skeptical at first, but eventually thought, “Fuck, it really does look this good” -The game is absolutely packed with stuff -It was hinted that there are various "tools" -Police no longer appear on the minimap -You can actually tell whether the police are identifying you based on your clothes, your face, your car, or whether you are traveling with your partner -There is a focus mode that was described as being similar to Witcher Sense -You won’t be able to break into every car from the very beginning -The variety of NPCs and activities is described as absolutely crazy -There are tons of funny little interactions. For example, he saw an NPC walking her dog; the dog pooped, and she actually pulled out a plastic bag and picked it up -The world is absolutely packed with NPCs. In a club, there are huge crowds of people, with everyone doing their own thing -People in Miami are very willing to approach you and interact with you -You can greet people, antagonize them, or try to defuse a situation -This creates far more opportunities for player choice and reminded him of old-school text adventures -NPCs seem to have distinct personalities of their own (some are reserved, others are aggressive, and so on) -The streets are narrower, which makes driving feel different -E-scooters can actually be a useful way of losing the police -Police officers can tase you -He personally thinks the game is even more impressive at night, with all the neon lights and the overall atmosphere -You can’t completely ruin Lucia and Jason’s relationship, and they can’t break up -When Lucia and Jason are close to each other, switching between them is almost seamless -You can switch from driving to the passenger and, for example, browse your social media feed while riding along -The social media system was compared to Instagram -Cycling has an impact on your Athletic

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Your Metascore prediction for GTA 6?

Your Metascore prediction for GTA 6?

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The fact that Phantom Blade Zero and Tides of Annihilation aren’t Soulslikes is a massive win. Not every game needs to be a Soulslike.

The fact that Phantom Blade Zero and Tides of Annihilation aren’t Soulslikes is a massive win. Not every game needs to be a Soulslike.

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Crimson Desert Enhanced is a FREE UPDATE to the base game OUT NOW: - New cutscenes and story moments throughout the main questline (deepen the boss stories, knowledge, items, memory fragments as well as dialogues and conversations have been added) - Voice-over support for German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese - Interface and subtitles support for Arabic - The skill learning system has been improved - All post-launch updates released to date - New "Flying Mount Control" option How do I get Crimson Desert Enhanced? If you already own Crimson Desert on any supported platform, simply update your game to the latest version 2.00.00

Crimson Desert Enhanced is a FREE UPDATE to the base game OUT NOW: - New cutscenes and story moments throughout the main questline (deepen the boss stories, knowledge, items, memory fragments as well as dialogues and conversations have been added) - Voice-over support for German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese - Interface and subtitles support for Arabic - The skill learning system has been improved - All post-launch updates released to date - New "Flying Mount Control" option How do I get Crimson Desert Enhanced? If you already own Crimson Desert on any supported platform, simply update your game to the latest version 2.00.00

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviews: 10 - IGN 10 - Digitale Anime 10 - Hey Poor Player 10 - Region Free 10 - MonsterVine 9 - Carole Quintaine 9 - GameGrin 9 - Screen Rant 9 - Push Square 9 - PSX Brasil 9 - Cubed3 9 - Gamers Heroes 9 - Consoles Mag Metacritic: 86 OpenCritic: 86

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviews: 10 - IGN 10 - Digitale Anime 10 - Hey Poor Player 10 - Region Free 10 - MonsterVine 9 - Carole Quintaine 9 - GameGrin 9 - Screen Rant 9 - Push Square 9 - PSX Brasil 9 - Cubed3 9 - Gamers Heroes 9 - Consoles Mag Metacritic: 86 OpenCritic: 86

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PlayStation State of Play in September is looking incredibly likely and soon. No exact date mentioned yet. (via NateTheHate2)

PlayStation State of Play in September is looking incredibly likely and soon. No exact date mentioned yet. (via NateTheHate2)

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State of Play rumors are heating up 👀 Good chance we’ll see more of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet next month

State of Play rumors are heating up 👀 Good chance we’ll see more of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet next month

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Just give us another singleplayer game in the Harry Potter universe.

Just give us another singleplayer game in the Harry Potter universe.

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in no freaking world is a game with this much attention to detail and ambition a 4.5/10

in no freaking world is a game with this much attention to detail and ambition a 4.5/10

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Selected creators have already played Marvel’s Wolverine. The embargo lifts on August 13 👀🔥

Selected creators have already played Marvel’s Wolverine. The embargo lifts on August 13 👀🔥

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Reviews: 10 - MonsterVine 9.5 - SECTOR 9 - IGN 9 - RPG Site 9 - Digitale Anime 9 - The Nerd Stash 9 - Loot Level Chill 9 - NextPlay 9 - Evilgamerz 9 - GAMINGbible 8.5 - Worth Playing 8 - TheSixthAxis 8 - GameSpot Metacritic: 87 OpenCritic: 85

The Blood of Dawnwalker Reviews: 10 - MonsterVine 9.5 - SECTOR 9 - IGN 9 - RPG Site 9 - Digitale Anime 9 - The Nerd Stash 9 - Loot Level Chill 9 - NextPlay 9 - Evilgamerz 9 - GAMINGbible 8.5 - Worth Playing 8 - TheSixthAxis 8 - GameSpot Metacritic: 87 OpenCritic: 85

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Took a bath in Death Stranding 2, looked up at the sky and saw Hideo Kojima. LMAO pls never change 🤣🙏

Took a bath in Death Stranding 2, looked up at the sky and saw Hideo Kojima. LMAO pls never change 🤣🙏

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Holy shit, there are hidden walls in Crimson Desert that lead you to sick armor… what the hell is this game?

Holy shit, there are hidden walls in Crimson Desert that lead you to sick armor… what the hell is this game?

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Black Myth: Wukong already looks insane… now imagine Black Myth: Zhong Kui on release 🤤

Black Myth: Wukong already looks insane… now imagine Black Myth: Zhong Kui on release 🤤

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these might be the best video game character models ever made

these might be the best video game character models ever made

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Black Myth: Wukong was released 2 years ago. August 20 is also widely recognized as a symbolic date historically used by developer Game Science for major trailers and updates.

Black Myth: Wukong was released 2 years ago. August 20 is also widely recognized as a symbolic date historically used by developer Game Science for major trailers and updates.

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GTA 6 Trailer (2025) vs. Gameplay (2026)

GTA 6 Trailer (2025) vs. Gameplay (2026)

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I think Kena: Scars of Kosmora is gonna be a 2027 game at this point 😭

I think Kena: Scars of Kosmora is gonna be a 2027 game at this point 😭

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I will never forget this open world

I will never forget this open world

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more people should play Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

more people should play Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

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Short reminder that Phantom Blade Zero will release NEXT MONTH

Short reminder that Phantom Blade Zero will release NEXT MONTH

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water reflections without ray tracing

water reflections without ray tracing

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First look at The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past gameplay

First look at The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past gameplay

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Details: -Free upgrade for all The Witcher 3 owners -Improved environment, NPC, and monster textures -Major enhancements to foliage -Reworked lighting, rendering, and ray tracing -Enhanced combat -Revamped animations, brutal new finishers, and an adaptive camera -Revamped mount handling -Reimagined skill system -Overhauled skill tree that modernizes character progression -Cross Platform Mod Support -Transmogrification -Immersive meditation -Looting rework -HDR improvements -Improved menu navigation -PlayStation 5 Pro support -Xbox Play Anywhere -Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive support -NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 -Path tracing on PC -Ray reconstruction on PC -Raytraced hair -Expanded photo mode -Release September 29th, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Details: -Free upgrade for all The Witcher 3 owners -Improved environment, NPC, and monster textures -Major enhancements to foliage -Reworked lighting, rendering, and ray tracing -Enhanced combat -Revamped animations, brutal new finishers, and an adaptive camera -Revamped mount handling -Reimagined skill system -Overhauled skill tree that modernizes character progression -Cross Platform Mod Support -Transmogrification -Immersive meditation -Looting rework -HDR improvements -Improved menu navigation -PlayStation 5 Pro support -Xbox Play Anywhere -Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive support -NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 -Path tracing on PC -Ray reconstruction on PC -Raytraced hair -Expanded photo mode -Release September 29th, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC

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more people should play Ghost of Yotei

more people should play Ghost of Yotei

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This GTA 6 scene instantly reminded me of The Matrix Awakens. Just think about how insane that tech demo looked and GTA 6 looks just as good, if not better, while being a full open-world game. THIS IS FREAKING INSANE

This GTA 6 scene instantly reminded me of The Matrix Awakens. Just think about how insane that tech demo looked and GTA 6 looks just as good, if not better, while being a full open-world game. THIS IS FREAKING INSANE

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easily one of the best game openings ever

easily one of the best game openings ever

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Black Myth: Zhong Kui vs. Black Myth: Wukong combat comparison I intentionally used an early build of Wukong for this

Black Myth: Zhong Kui vs. Black Myth: Wukong combat comparison I intentionally used an early build of Wukong for this

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007 First Light could be a game for all Uncharted fans out there

007 First Light could be a game for all Uncharted fans out there

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Hogwarts Legacy was a great game

Hogwarts Legacy was a great game

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I NEED MORE KENA THIS WEEK

I NEED MORE KENA THIS WEEK

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Assassin's Creed Unity is still one of the best Assassin's Creed games out there.

Assassin's Creed Unity is still one of the best Assassin's Creed games out there.

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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy drops on August 27th, and everything I’ve seen so far looks really promising. Just wanted to give it another shoutout, especially since the GTA 6 extended look is releasing on the same day.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy drops on August 27th, and everything I’ve seen so far looks really promising. Just wanted to give it another shoutout, especially since the GTA 6 extended look is releasing on the same day.

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more people should play Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

more people should play Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

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Tides of Annihilation Info: • Singleplayer game • Difficulty options • NO soulslike • Fantasy action-adventure • Arthurian mythology • Epic multi-phased boss battles • 30+ hours lenght • Character customization • Puzzle elements • Debut game from a newly formed Chinese studio • PS5 Pro enhanced (PSSR technology) • Playable at Gamescom 2026 • Rumor: Angela Sant’Albano new English voice actress • No release date yet • Coming to PS5, PC and Xbox Series

Tides of Annihilation Info: • Singleplayer game • Difficulty options • NO soulslike • Fantasy action-adventure • Arthurian mythology • Epic multi-phased boss battles • 30+ hours lenght • Character customization • Puzzle elements • Debut game from a newly formed Chinese studio • PS5 Pro enhanced (PSSR technology) • Playable at Gamescom 2026 • Rumor: Angela Sant’Albano new English voice actress • No release date yet • Coming to PS5, PC and Xbox Series

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I miss Batman games with visuals like this.

I miss Batman games with visuals like this.

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holy shit this Phantom Blade Zero boss might be one of the coolest bosses I’ve ever seen

holy shit this Phantom Blade Zero boss might be one of the coolest bosses I’ve ever seen

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more people should play Alan Wake 2

more people should play Alan Wake 2

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