Cologne, Germany — Gamescom 2026 Award Nominees Unveiled Ahead of Opening Week
Organizers release official Gamescom Award 2026 nominees on August 24, setting the stage for major studio showdowns in Cologne.
GamingUp Showcase 2026 Premieres Today Highlighting DACH Region Developers
The GamingUp Showcase 2026 goes live on August 23, 2026, presenting over 35 upcoming games from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
CD Projekt Red Confirms The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Expansion Lineup for Gamescom 2026
CD Projekt Red announced new details regarding The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past ahead of Gamescom 2026.
Snail Games Unveils Gamescom 2026 Lineup Headlined by New AAA Martial Arts Title
Snail Games announced its Gamescom 2026 lineup on August 20, 2026, featuring a new AAA martial arts game and space survival titles.
STALKER 2 Releases Cost of Hope Expansion and Update 2.0 Across Platforms
GSC Game World launched S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope and Update 2.0 on August 20, 2026, for PC and consoles.
Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 Lineup Featuring The Sinking City 2 Launch
Microsoft revealed its Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 lineup for August 2026, headlined by major survival horror releases.
Mortal Shell 2 Launches Worldwide on August 18 for PC and Current-Gen Consoles
Cold Symmetry released the action RPG sequel Mortal Shell 2 on August 18, 2026, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Frogwares Announces The Sinking City 2 Launch Details for August 18
Frogwares confirmed the August 18, 2026 release of The Sinking City 2 on PC and current-gen consoles.
Microsoft Deploys Xbox System Update Adding Cloud Stream Launch and Retro Hubs
Microsoft rolled out an Xbox system update introducing cloud stream launching and dedicated hubs for Xbox 360 games.
Valve Announces Counter-Strike 2 Major Championship Schedule and Location for Spring 2027
Valve Corporation announced the host city and dates for the Spring 2027 Counter-Strike 2 Major on August 15, 2026.