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  "title": "Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — major announcements like The Witcher 3 DLC, Ananta release date, and more as they come in",
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  "account": "Welcome to the thrilling kickoff of Gamescom 2026, the year's most anticipated gaming extravaganza! Hosted by the charismatic Geoff Keighley, the Opening Night Live show promises to deliver a barrage of major announcements from industry titans like Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, Krafton, Capcom, and Sega. Set to commence at 2PM ET / 11AM PDT / 7PM BST / 8PM CEST, this event is poised to outshine the former E3 expo in scale and excitement, promising to captivate gaming enthusiasts worldwide. Join us as we delve into the highlights, leaks, and reactions from this monumental gaming event.",
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        "published": "2026-08-25T17:20:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher 3 remastered and more",
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        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Every Big Announcement from Gamescom Opening Night Live",
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