Gaming

gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live major announcements

Launch dates, gameplay reveals, trailers, more

Published

August 20, 2025

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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.

Events

Capcom to hold Resident Evil Requiem launch event in Jakarta

Cosplays, demos, meet-and-greet, prizes, more

Published

February 21, 2026

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Capcom will hold a special two-day Resident Evil Requiem launch event in Jakarta, Indonesia next week.

Throughout the event, there will be a booth open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM from February 28 to March 1 at the Mini Atrium (LG) of Gandaria City Mall.

Visitors will have multiple ways to experience the world of survival horror through the latest title. There will be cosplays, demos, lots of exciting prizes, and more themed activities inspired by the iconic video game franchise.

Of course, there will be a playable demo of the game at dedicated kiosks so mallgoers can experience the survival horror up close. Those who complete a session will also receive a sticker set.

On the other hand, the booth will also have a themed fun shooting range inspired by the Resident Evil Requiem universe. Here, visitors will take down zombies to win exclusive prizes, including:

Umbrella Corporation Enamel Pin
Raccoon City Welcome Sign Acrylic Keychain
Resident Evil Requiem Edition Lanyard

Moreover, there will be a recreated corner of Raccoon City which is perfect for taking photos and videos.

Sharing it on social media with the hashtag #RE9LaunchJakarta2026 and taging @capcomsg will also entitle fans to a sticker set.

For those who want to take home more memorabilia, the event will likewise feature these merchandise:

Resident Evil Requiem Physical Standard Edition (PS5)
Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition with Steelbook Code in Box (PC)
30th Anniversary Tote Bag
30th Anniversary Character Acrylic Stand Collection
30th Anniversary Character Metallic Bookmark
RER Sticker Pack

Stage highlights

The programs on both days will be hosted by Aldo from The Lazy Monday and Yudha (a.k.a. RESILOREID).

Fans who are unable to attend in person can still catch part of the Saturday stage segment via Capcom Asia’s and The Lazy Monday’s official YouTube channels.

Other highlights include a Live Quiz and Cosplay Walk on both days. Specifically, Larissa Rochefort will grace March 1’s festivities with a meet-and-greet session.

Resident Evil Requiem is launching on February 27 on modern consoles and PC.

Gaming

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch

Both games will be available starting February 27.

Published

February 20, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Millennials, prepare to have your nostalgia get hit right in the feels. Nintendo has officially announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch.

This year, the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30^th anniversary. Naturally, with Pokémon Day coming up, it’s only right to celebrate the event with something huge. Finally, two of the most prolific titles in the series are coming to a modern console.

Originally released in 2004, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. At the time, the two titles reimagined the older games for the Game Boy Advance. Additionally, they introduced new post-game content set in the Sevii Islands, where Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys reside in the Kanto region.

Based on the short teaser trailer, the upcoming Switch versions will feature all of both games’ content. It will likely be remastered for the Switch’s larger screen.

To showcase more of the Switch version, Nintendo is hosting a Pokémon Presents on February 27. The brand has not mentioned anything about a potential physical version yet. However, they do promise that both games will be available on the Nintendo eShop as soon as next week’s Pokémon Presents concludes. Each game will cost US$ 19.99.

Gaming

LG unveils UltraGear evo, redefines 5K gaming with AI Upscaling

Next-gen gaming displays

Published

February 18, 2026

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LG Electronics has introduced the UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand. It was first debuted at CES 2026.

The UltraGear evo line includes 5K-and-above resolution gaming displays in OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats. They are designed to deliver high definition, speed, and immersive gameplay.

To make things work, LG developed the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. This on-device AI solution enhances content in real time without requiring GPU upgrades.

The three primary offerings are the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. Here’s a quick breakdown for each:

39GX950B

39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor
AI Scene Optimization
AI Sound
Dual Mode
Allows users to switch between high-res 165Hz and ultra-fast 330Hz

27GM950B

World’s first 5K New MiniLED gaming monitor
Significantly reduces blooming using 2,304 local dimming zones
Zero Optical Distance technology
Supports 5K AI Upscaling, Dual Mode up to 330Hz

52G930B

Massive 52-inch display
240Hz refresh rate
Panoramic 12:9 viewing experience
1000R curvature

LG positions the new UltraGear evo lineup as a major leap forward in gaming displays. They eliminate trade-offs between brightness, contrast, speed, and screen size.

The lineup will again be showcased at CES 2026, including a “Dream Setup” installation and racing simulation using the 39-inch model.

An additional UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B) will be launched globally. It is a 27-inch QHD Tandem OLED gaming monitor with 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode support.