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One of the most ambitious strategy games ever is getting a sequel in 2027
Humankind 2 looks to expand on the choice-based progression systems offered in the original, and it’s coming at some point next year.
Watch: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
License to Keighl. With the faint smell of Autumn in the air, it's time to turn our attention to Gamescom and the Opening Night Live showcase. The event kicks off today at 7pm BST / 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 8pm CEST (with a pre-show starting 30 minutes before), and promises a whopping two hours of gaming news and announcements. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Cosmic horror and sea bird waddling sim Penguin Colony gave me a genAI fright in its release date trailer, but thankfully there's no actual cause for concern
You might be surprised to hear this given the very indie vibe about it, but Penguin Colony features RTX. It's actually AAA too, and includes DLSS as well. Perhaps most shockingly of all, there's genAI in Penguin Colony. It's true! It's all true! You can see it in the game's latest trailer for yourself. Look, right there, RTX: Real Terror eXploration. And there's GENeral Antarctic Isolation, Does Lovecraft Still Scare, and Ancient Abomination Awakens to boot! Is your brief heart attack over now? Yes, this is all a tongue in cheek ploy to get you to recognise that the next game from the devs behind Umurangi Generation has a release date. Read more
Feature: 5 Things A Short Trip Taught Me About Nintendo's Smallest Game Boy
Micro but mighty? I recently took a trip with my family down to London, and, given that we were intentionally travelling super-light, I decided to take the smallest portable console in my arsenal: the Game Boy Micro. Released around the same time as the Nintendo DS, the Micro was billed as the ultimate evolution of the Game Boy line. A scaled-down variant of the GBA, it dropped support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to offer a truly pocket-sized gaming experience. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom
As well as the other FGS shows, straight from Germany
I attempted to become a professional driver in a GTA 5 where every car had no friction
Gotta make ends meet somehow.
Entity raises $5.8 million to build browser-based "console-quality" gaming platform
Irish startup Entity has raised $5.8 million (€5 million) in seed funding to build a browser-based gaming platform it says will deliver console-quality games without downloads or installs. Read more
Horrified: Ravenloft is a slam-dunk for D&D fans, but innovation is starting to be 'mist'
Should you buy this spooky co-op experience? Our board game expert has spent time testing Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft to find out.
Here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026
This year's showcase will be hosted by the dynamic zombie-killing duo of Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: every announcement as it happens
Keep up with Keighley's world premiere gauntlet as we follow along live right here.
When Valve killed its Ravenholm game, Arkane founder says "we did not understand" its thinking: "It all came down to the economics behind Half-Life 2 and how the DLCs were selling"
"It took us a decade to move on from the pain of the Ravenholm project"
JRPG remake Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter did so well, "we're hoping to continue the remakes for a while," Falcom president says
The options are 3rd Chapter or a prequel
King Legacy codes (August 2026) for Cash, Gems, EXP boosts, and more
Codes for King Legacy will help on your adventure as you battle enemies and search for rare fruits
Lies of P director says he wouldn't settle for a game-key card on Nintendo Switch 2 because everyone at his studio is a "proud gamer"
A studio that creates "games by gamers"
The Sinking City 2 locked buoy solution
The locked buoy can be opened with a code from the nearby fish but it's far from clear how
New Paralives update adds the camera options we've wanted from The Sims 4 competitor since its Early Access release: "You're welcome"
Be still, my middle click-loving heart
New GTA 6 leak shows physical media is alive and well in Vice City, including one game that pokes fun at The Last of Us and Naughty Dog's many remasters
Looks like Jason's a gamer in his free time
How to beat the How to Fish Piranha boss
The Piranha boss in How to Fish is pretty brutal but here's how you kill it
$50,000 NES collection stolen from 40-year collector who was going to use it to pay for his grandkids' college: "I don't think I will ever collect another thing again in my life"
"I want to rip that shelf out and get it out of my house because I know what was there"
Original Halo art director "may disagree" with some Campaign Evolved "creative decisions," but says "I’m rooting for the team and for Halo"
Marcus Lehto worked on the series until Halo Reach
Lenovo says it is 'clear' Legion Go faults 'not user error' and even devices out of warranty could be repaired 'free of charge'
Users have been complaining about this problem for a few weeks now.
Razer just dropped a PC setup's worth of Xbox accessories that still cost less than the rumored price of the 25th anniversary Series X
Razer just dropped pre-orders for its Xbox 25th anniversary earbuds, mouse, and keyboard, and they're all collectively cheaper than the rumored Series X console price.
Total War: Warhammer shows off its spicy new endgames, including a 'rat counter' that tells you how many Skaven still need killing in The Vermintide
165,000 DEAD RATS.
An Unofficial PC Port Of SoulCalibur II For GameCube Has Arrived On GitHub
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping , joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK ! More and more Nintendo games are getting the recomp treatment of late, with a recent influx of PC ports coming to us with Claude or other AI