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Gamescom 2023: Best trailers you missed

Little Nightmares III, Alan Wake II, Tekken 8

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While the formerly annual E3 conference left the summer of 2023 wanting, Gamescom is still alive and kicking. Today, on the first day of the week-long event, the event started with a massive bang. Geoff Keighley is back again, wowing audiences with the latest trailers for upcoming games. Here’s a quick rundown of the best ones you might have missed.

Little Nightmares III

When Little Nightmares II came out, no one knew if Tarsier Studios was going to return to the franchise. The studio already expressed disinterest in creating a third title. However, Bandai Namco doesn’t want to leave the grimdark world just yet. In a surprise announcement at Gamescom, the publisher is returning to the universe by recruiting Supermassive Games — most known for Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology — to create Little Nightmares III.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

It’s less than two months before the launch of Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The upcoming title will take the franchise back to its stealthier roots in the Middle East. Before the launch, Ubisoft released a new trailer to whet everyone’s appetites. Though the new teaser doesn’t reveal much about the gameplay, it hints at the stealth-based gameplay coming back to the series.

Tekken 8

Street Fighter 6 laid down the gauntlet for the fighting game genre. Now, the biggest titles are fighting to catch up. Starting off the returning salvo, Tekken 8 finally announced its launch date. Featuring a new trailer, the upcoming fighting game will launch on January 26, 2024.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

Earlier this week, Activision Blizzard announced the next entry in the Call of Duty franchise. Modern Warfare III will continue where the second one left off. To further the hype, the third entry released its second gameplay trailer featuring a quick look at the campaign.

Diablo IV: Season of Blood

As the first season of Diablo IV continues its malignant trek to a conclusion, the team revealed the second season coming to the game. Titled the Season of Blood, the upcoming season will feature vampires and vampiric powers. Plus, an upcoming character will be voiced by Gemma Chan, who also graced the stage at Gamescom. The second season will start on October 17.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Cyberpunk 2077’s first expansion, “Phantom Liberty,” is coming out in a few weeks. While the original title went through a rough launch, CD Projekt Red went on a redemption tour to improve the game’s faults. Besides adding new content — featuring Idris Elba — the game will also rework some mechanics including a new perks system and a whole slew of new vehicles.

Alan Wake II

One of the most anticipated titles coming this year, Alan Wake II previewed its gameplay with a new trailer. Adding a bit more realism this time around, the sequel will mix live-action with generated graphics. It will also shift to a style more tailored to survival horror while keeping the surreal visuals introduced by the first game and its spiritual sequel, Control.

SEE ALSO: Modern Warfare III gets first gameplay trailer

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Resident Evil Requiem is out now

30 years later

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Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem is now available worldwide, marking the ninth mainline entry in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise.

The game launches today on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GeForce NOW. Set 30 years after the Raccoon City Incident, the story returns players to the ruins of a city that defined the series’ legacy.

This time, players follow two protagonists: newcomer Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst investigating a string of mysterious deaths tied to her mother’s murder, and returning fan favorite Leon S. Kennedy. As their paths converge at the center of a new outbreak, both must confront the lingering trauma of Raccoon City and uncover the truth behind the incident that changed the world.

First-person or third-person

For the first time in the series, players can freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, blending immersive horror with more dynamic action. Multiple difficulty settings are available, including a Casual mode with aim assist and a Standard (Classic) mode that reintroduces the Ink Ribbon save system while playing as Grace.

Editions available

Resident Evil Requiem is available in Standard and Deluxe editions. The Deluxe edition includes five costumes, four weapon skins, two screen filters, two charms, and additional bonus content. A Premium Steelbook Edition bundles the Deluxe content with a limited-edition lenticular card, available while supplies last.

Capcom is also celebrating the launch with a slate of collaborations and collectibles. These include a themed Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, the franchise’s first-ever amiibo figures of Grace and Leon arriving July 30, 2026, limited-edition watches designed with Hamilton, a one-of-a-kind Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT created as Leon’s in-game vehicle, and 1/6 scale collectible figures launching this fall.

Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy

To mark the series’ 30th anniversary, the Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy orchestral concert series will tour Japan, North America, and Europe later this year. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition also arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 today, alongside a Generation Pack bundle exclusive to the platform.

With a return to Raccoon City and a new chapter in survival horror underway, Resident Evil Requiem ushers in what Capcom calls a new era for the iconic franchise.

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Tales of Berseria Remastered is out now on consoles and PC

A tale of emotion returns

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Tales of Berseria Remastered

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Tales of Berseria Remastered is out now. It’s available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The remaster brings back the 2016 action RPG with visual and quality-of-life upgrades tailored for current-generation platforms. A new launch trailer accompanies the release. It offers a fresh look at Velvet’s journey, her party members, and her fateful clash with Altorius.

In celebration of the launch, fans in Southeast Asia can join an exclusive giveaway for a chance to win signed memorabilia from their favorite cast member. Details are available via Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s official Facebook and Instagram pages. A special video featuring the voice cast has also been released as part of the festivities.

A revenge story returns

Originally released in 2016, Tales of Berseria stood out as the first entry in the long-running franchise to feature a solo female protagonist. Players step into the role of Velvet. Her once gentle nature gives way to a burning desire for revenge after the death of her younger brother.

The remastered edition preserves the emotional weight of that story while refining the experience for modern hardware. Players can now toggle enemy encounters in fields and dungeons and view clearer destination icons for smoother navigation. The familiar Grade Shop is also unlocked from the start, allowing for a more flexible playthrough.

More than 70 pieces of DLC from the original release are included, ranging from character outfits inspired by previous Tales titles to helpful equipment for early adventures.

Game editions and bonuses

Tales of Berseria Remastered is available in both physical and digital formats. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a Battle BGM pack, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and a Super Growth Support Herb Set.

Early purchasers and pre-order customers receive the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, which includes Apple Gel x10, Grape Gel x10, Life Bottle x10, and Panacea Bottle x10.

Physical copies also feature a reversible inlay with two different cover designs.

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Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will launch in 2027

The region is based on Southeast Asia.

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The tenth generation of Pokémon is here! Kicking off the franchise’s celebration for thirty successful years, The Pokémon Company announced the next mainline games: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.

The announcement trailer started with a nostalgic reminiscing of a Pikachu across all the different generations over the years. A sudden knock on the door breaks the protagonist’s reminiscing. At the door are two Pikachu dressed in vacation clothes, standing outside a beach house on stilts.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves isn’t just another trip to another roaring urban-to-rural region. Rather, the generation’s yet-unnamed region wants you to take a vacation in a place inspired by Southeast Asia.

Because of its tropical locale, a lot of the Pokémon featured are more nature- and animal-based. You won’t see a lot of the newer creatures inspired by objects here.

The region will also have a variety of biomes including a forest, a beach, and even an underground volcanic section. And, making a comeback for the first time in years, there will seemingly be an underwater biome filled with aquatic Pokémon.

Highlighting the new generation are three new starter Pokémon: Browt, the Grass-type bird Pokémon; Pombon, the Fire-type dog Pokémon; and Gecqua, the Water-type gecko Pokémon.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

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