D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
This week, RPS took the downright heroic step of declining to live report on the latest Geoff Keighley trailer bonanza at Gamescom 2026 's Opening Night Live. Under the wise guidance of editor-in-chief Julian "Walks Away From Omelas" Benson – and with the honourable exception of Oisin "Looking At Omelas Through A Telescope" Kuhnke, who was on regular evening freelance newswriting duty - we…
Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, took place in Cologne, Germany. Some outlets chose not to live report on the event, instead opting to view it as ordinary viewers do.
Krafton presented several game trailers during the event, including PUBG: DED.NET, a new entry in the PUBG franchise set in Cascadia in 1996. The trailer showcased its characters, gunplay, and roguelite progression system. Other games presented by Krafton included NO LAW, an immersive open-world first-person shooter role-playing game, Project ZETA, a multi-team tactical arena game, TARAE: The Unbound, and Age Twisters.
The Future Games Show will return with three digital showcases at Gamescom 2026, starting with an airing on August 26, offering a look at over 40 games, including 13 world premieres and exclusive reveals. The showcases will be hosted by Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano, and will feature behind-the-scenes looks and trailers for various games.
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