Gaming
gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live major announcements
Launch dates, gameplay reveals, trailers, more
Launch dates, premieres, trailers, gameplay reveals, and more on several games were announced during the gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live event.
Gamers worldwide knew more about a wide range of titles, from independent gems all the way to the biggest franchises’ latest offerings.
Here’s some of the most significant drops during the three-hour show.
Black Myth: Wukong gets sequel
One of the most successful games at launch, Black Myth: Wukong is finally getting its long awaited sequel: Black Myth: Zhong Kui.
Details are scarce for now, but it is still based on Chinese mythology.
READ: Black Myth: Zhong Kui is the long-awaited sequel to Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
The latest Black Ops entry was officially revealed on Opening Night Live. It will launch on November 14, with a Beta slated in October.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 promises the most massive and innovative Co-Op Campaign yet, with new weapons, maps, gameplay features, and more awaiting players.
Preorders are now available across all platforms as well.
READ: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: Beta, campaign, maps, preorders, more details
Ghost of Yotei gets free DLC
Ghost of Yotei is getting a free multiplayer Legends DLC. It will be available in 2026 and is free for owners of the game.
More details can be found on Sony’s blog here.
Monster Hunter Wilds-Final Fantasy XIV Online collab, more from Capcom
Key personnel behind the Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy franchises graced the stage to announce the upcoming collaboration.
Capcom also revealed a trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, as well as a 30th anniversary logo for next year’s celebration.
Plus, the swordplay for Onimusha: Way of the Sword was also unveiled.
READ: Capcom at gamescom: FFXIV collab, new RE Requiem footage, Onimusha swordplay
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC out this September
A new DLC expansion pack for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, called The Order of Giants, becomes available in September.
This expands the game’s story, with a trailer at gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live also revealing the game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 out this October
Finally, the sequel to Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines has a release date. It’s been more than two decades.
The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows. It will focus on a new protagonist and have refreshed gameplay mechanics.
World of Warcraft: Midnight cinematic trailer
In another major reveal, Blizzard Entertainment dropped a relatively long trailer for World of Warcraft’s 11th expansion, Midnight.
It’s more cinematic rather than focused on actual gameplay, and one to get players pumped up. More details will be revealed throughout gamescom 2025 so stay tuned.
The Outer Worlds 2
Moreover, a brand new trailer dropped for The Outer Worlds 2, featuring new companions, expanded worlds, and more.
The sequel to the 2019 RPG will officially release on October 29 for consoles and PC.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
A brand-new open world action adventure has also been confirmed for 2026. Players will embark on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, inspired by decades of lore and combined with TT Games’ signature brand of fun-filled LEGO humor.
Sekiro getting anime adaptation
Action-adventure Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting its own anime adaptation. It is being produced by Qzil.la and will premiere in 2026. Crunchyroll will stream the series outside of Japan.
READ: Sekiro is getting an anime adaptation

Hollow Knight: Silksong special announcement soon
Team Cherry also teased audiences, mentioning that a special announcement about Hollow Knight: Silksong will be known this August 21st.
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven revealed
Another major DLC coming in 2026 was revealed on opening night. Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, a massive paid story expansion, will be available by early 2026 across all platforms.
Honor of Kings: World debuts trailer
Honor of Kings: World also debuted a new trailer during Opening Night Live. While it is already known that the popular MOBA title is expanding to the MMORPG realm, the short clip gave a glimpse of the vast eastern fantasy multiplayer RPG from Timi Studio.
Gaming
The Switch 2 is getting its first Joy-Con color variant
It’s not as showy as the first Switch’s Joy-Cons.
When the Nintendo Switch 2 and its almost-all-black Joy-Cons launched, you might have wondered about how the dual controllers will rock other colors. After all, the original Switch’s ecosystem constantly tempted users with quirky color options. Because the Switch 2 uses a black shell, will future Joy-Cons look just as tempting? Now, we have our answer.
Today, Nintendo has announced its first color variant for the Switch 2 Joy-Con. We should have seen this coming, but the new variant will not have a completely redesigned shell. Instead, the controller will change the colors of the inner rails and the rings around the joysticks. This pair will rock light purple for the left Joy-Con and light green for the right one.
As you enjoy #MarioTennisFever, you’ll also have the opportunity to give your #NintendoSwitch2 a new look!
The first new colored Joy-Con 2 controllers—Light Purple and Light Green—also arrive Feb 12.
Pre-purchase now: https://t.co/xoK6jsePMp pic.twitter.com/JoE8r4oOQl
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 8, 2026
It’s a tad bit disappointing, especially when you’re comparing it to the previous model. It’s practically impossible to rep the new colors out in public because the inner rails are hidden by the Switch 2. It also doesn’t help that the console itself will still have its red and blue colors, clashing with the new variant.
That said, the Joy-Cons still look pretty cool when separated from the console. But it all depends on when the console gets more games that use only a single Joy-Con.
Thankfully, that’s coming soon. The color variant will launch alongside the upcoming Mario Tennis Fever, the perfect game for single Joy-Cons. Both will come out on February 12.
The new colors will sell for an eye-watering US$ 99.99.
SEE ALSO: Yes, someone made a fries holder for your Nintendo Switch 2
CES 2026
Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept was possible thanks to TCL
Also responsible behind the foldable display of the new motorola razr fold
At this year’s CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TCL CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics Technology) and Lenovo have further proved their long-term partnership. The newest Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept and the motorola razr fold are equipped with displays by TCL CSOT.
Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept
The continuous collaboration of the two mighty Chinese companies bring out something that has been envisioned in laptops for quite a while now.
Ever imagined of a conventional laptop with standard 16:9 display that can instantly stretch into a 21:9 widescreen monitor? Well, the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept proves it’s more than possible.
Pioneering this partnership starts with TCL CSOT’s rollable display. Dubbed as the Lenovo PureSight OLED Gaming display. From a regular 16-inch 16:9 display, it completely transforms into an ultra-wide screen — stretching between 21.5 all the way to 24 inches.
For gamers and even e-sports athletes who seek visual flexibility (literally and figuratively), the display adapts to three (3) different training phases.
- Focus Mode (16 inches) for honing reflexes
- Tactical Mode (21.5 inches) for enhanced situational awareness
- Arena Mode (24 inches) for full-scale competitive simulation
Behind that rollable display tech by TCL CSOT lies a dual-motor, tension-based system. This not only means that the rollable display can unroll smoothly, the expansion is not just controlled, its contraction also delivers minimal vibration and noise.
There’s also a dedicated tensioning mechanism that ensures consistent tautness across the OLED panel. Low-friction materials then secures durability throughout the rolling cycle.
motorola razr fold
Finally, after a long wait, motorola finally unveils their first-ever book-style foldable.
The motorola razr fold headlines TCL CSOT’s 8.1-inch 2K LTPO flexible inner display. And unlike most foldable offerings in the market today, it supports a stylus!
When closed, its 6.6-inch external display delivers the familiarity of a candy-bar smartphone. Furthermore, its sleek, striking, and slim silhouette will feel comfortable in one’s hands.
Not much has been shared but more details will soon be unfolded by motorola.
The Co-Innovation Legacy
The steady legacy of TCL CSOT and Lenovo has already delivered consumer-ready products past the convention center show floor showcase.
Those include the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with a flexible 4K OLED display unveiled at CES 2025. Even the motorola razr 60 series flip-style foldables launched last July 2025 was not missed.
And, with the introduction of the Legion Pro Rollable Concept and the motorola razr fold, both companies continue to turn advanced display research into practical, user-focused products — setting new standards for performance, comfort, and sustainability.
With past display innovations, these newer advancements offer a more immersive viewing experience, better eye comfort, and flexiblility across various user applications.
This continuous collaboration highlights the companies shared commitment to advancing display technology and elevating the visual experience for users worldwide.
TCL CSOT’s constant strive for innovation is mainly driven by their APEX values:
- A-mazing Display Experience
- P-rotective of Eye Health
- E-co-Friendly to build and use; and
- X-Unlimited Imaginative Potential
Jun Zhao, the Senior Vice President of TCL Technology and CEO of TCL CSOT, states that the company is dedicated in providing Lenovo high-quality displays and custom diplay solutions that turn advanced technology into something “We are dedicated to providing Lenovo with high-quality, custom display solutions that turn advanced technology into everyday excellence, and
He also says “they look forward to exploring new frontiers together.”
CES 2026
This Razer AI companion can tell you how much of a noob you are
The brand also unveiled an AI headset and an immersive gaming chair.
Whenever you’re playing a single-player game, do you miss the toxic banter of teammates telling you how bad you are? Sometimes, it feels impossible to play without another voice in your ear. For those moments, Razer reintroduced Project AVA, an AI desk companion designed to keep you company while gaming and for more.
Project AVA
Technically, Razer already introduced the AI companion during last year’s CES 2025. This year, however, the brand has added more functionalities to the upcoming product, turning the device from a mere esports coach into an actual companion.
Previously, the assistant can use your camera, eye-tracking, audio input, and the screen to tell you how to get better in your chosen game. Now, Razer has added the ability to help you with everyday tasks like organizing schedules and suggesting fits.
Additionally, users can choose between a variety of 5-inch animated holograms as avatars, such as Kira, Zane, and even Japan’s favorite salary woman SAO. Users can also pick personalities for them from sassy to friendly.
Since it’s still a concept, there’s no word on when Project AVA will be available as a finished product.
Project Motoko
Last month, we reviewed the BlackShark V3 Pro, one of the most comfortable gaming headsets we’ve tried. Not content with prioritizing comfort, Razer has now added AI to a headset.
Project Motoko showcases a headset that uses AI technology to anticipate your needs. Besides a flurry of microphones, the headset uses two cameras positioned at eye level to analyze your surroundings. Razer says it can even track how many reps you’ve done at the gym and summarize a document you’re looking at.
Because the software is specifically designed to detect your surroundings, it can reportedly heighten your senses and find things you might have missed from your peripheral vision. Additionally, it can heighten your hearing and amplify conversations and sounds you might find important.
Project Madison
To cap it all off, Razer also unveiled an immersive gaming chair. Project Madison is a chair that uses lighting, audio, and haptic feedback to deliver an immersive gaming experience.
First of all, the chair uses Razer’s iconic Chroma RGB to simulate your surroundings while playing a game. With 16.8 million colors, it makes you feel visually immersed in your game.
Secondly, the chair has THX Spatial Audio. On its own, the chair’s speakers can provide audio immersion. Further, if you pair it with front speakers, you can upgrade this to a 7.1 surround sound system.
Thirdly, Project Madison features Razer Sensa HD Haptics to deliver a tactile sensation that makes you feel every impact and explosion.
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