Video Game News 8/20/2026

#BlackMyth
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Black Myth: Zhong Kui shows off 15 minutes of rollparrysliceage, and I've just learned that the bloke it's named after was a lethally effective headbanger

A new 15-minute trailer of Black Myth: Zhong Kui shows the game’s combat in action

15 Minutes Of Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Just Dropped

Black Myth: Wukong's Follow-Up, Zhong Kui, Looks Absolutely Stunning in New Gameplay

Black Myth: Zhong Kui's combat gameplay shows off an ability to fight alongside or as summons

15 minutes of Black Myth: Zhong Kui gameplay footage provide our first proper look at Wukong's successor yet

Stunning Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Trailer Gives Us a Closer Look at the New Protagonist, Combat, and a Truly Impressive Parry

#RockstarAndTaketwo
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A playable build of GTA 6 appears to have leaked, as Rockstar and Take-Two scramble to take down videos

GTA 6 Playable Build in Hands of Leaker, Legit Leaks Posted

GTA 6 Leaker Seems To Have A Playable Build Of The Game

GTA 6 leaker shares footage suggesting link or access to playable build of the game, as Rockstar struggles to contain even more gameplay videos

GTA 6 Leaker Might Have Playable Build Of The Game

The latest GTA 6 leak confirms the leaker likely has or had access to a playable build

Even More Unofficial GTA 6 Footage Suggests Leaker Has A Playable Build

#IoInteractiveCelebrates00
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007 First Light Has Sold 4 Million Units

007 First Light Is Not Woke As It Sells Over 4 Million Copies

James Bond Is Officially Back as 007 First Light Crosses 4 Million Copies Sold

007 First Light Hits Major Sales Milestone, Still Confirmed For Switch 2

IO Interactive announces new sales milestone for James Bond game 007 First Light

After 004 Million Copies Sold, 007 First Light is Still Well Behind Hitman

IO Interactive Celebrates 007 First Light Selling 4 Million Copies in 3 Months

#Ps5
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Nearly 20 minutes of new Silent Hill Townfall gameplay shows puzzle solving and the first monster encounter

Konami Releases 18 Minutes of Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay

This Is Your Best, Most In-Depth Look at Silent Hill: Townfall Yet

Forget Old GTA 6 Leaks, Silent Hill: Townfall Dropped 19 Minutes of Official Gameplay

Silent Hill: Townfall's latest gameplay trailer reminds me why the series shouldn't have guns

The Scariest Thing In The Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay Trailer Is How Scots Pay For Electricity

#ModernWarfare4
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Trailer Reveals Multiplayer Gameplay Before PlayStation Early Access Beta Begins

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Showcases Multiplayer Gameplay With New Trailer

Video: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Drops Official Multiplayer Trailer

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta may have eradicated the annoying 'Compiling Shaders' wait PC players loathe

CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Aims For Fast And Fluid Movement, But A Classic Mode Isn’t Off The Table

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Gets Rid of Update Restarts, But Not for Everyone

#MassEffect
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Next Mass Effect Game Might Not Get Funding Following EA’s Acquisition, Says Former Exec

'I'll Believe It When I See It': Things Look Bleak for New Mass Effect, Says Former EA Manager

"I don't know if they will keep funding that one" - Former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover

Will the next Mass Effect actually release under EA's new owners? 'I'll believe it when I see it,' says former EA manager turned Newzoo analyst

Mass Effect 5 and BioWare's Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says

#ChapterAdventureEarly
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Demo Debuts With Saves That Carry Over

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Drops New Demo And Trailer Ahead Of Launch

Start Your Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Adventure Early with PS5 Demo, Out Now

Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Switch Demo And Opening Movie Released

#GoldenAxe
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I Didn't Have a Golden Axe Cartoon on My 2026 Bingo Card

Golden Axe animated series gets September release date on Paramount+

You Don’t Have To Like Golden Axe To Enjoy The New Animated Series’ Trailer

Sega's Golden Axe Officially Returns in New Streaming Comedy

#HorizonHuntersGathering
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Tactical co-op title Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being retooled after disappointing feedback

Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Not Fun So PlayStation Plans To Reboot It

Sony Is Reportedly Reworking Horizon Hunters Gathering By Removing Its Live Service Component

Sony reportedly reverses course on live service co-op Horizon game after 'negative player feedback'

#July
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US Gaming Hardware Spending Drops 29% as Every Console Declines

Gaming Hardware Spending in US for July 2026 Was The Lowest Since 2020, Says Analyst

Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 pandemic days when everything was out of stock

#Switch2
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As Switch 2 prices are set to increase next month, Nintendo has now confirmed the new UK price

Nintendo Details Switch 2 Price Increase For The UK

UK: Nintendo Switch 2 will cost £419.99 from 1st September

#TheCostOfHopeDlcStalker2H
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is out now with a big free upgrade

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost Of Hope Takes Players Deeper Into The Zone

How to start the Cost of Hope DLC - Stalker 2

#TheSwitch2
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Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy abilities guide for getting powered up

Final Fantasy 14 On The Switch 2 Is So Damn Good, I Can’t Stop Playing It

7 Criminally Underappreciated Final Fantasy Games You Must Play Before FF7 Revelation

#Switch2
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Jotunnslayer: Hordes Of Hel Review

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D review

Fields of Mistria: The Kotaku Review

#SupportingMe
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Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! Heads To Switch 2 In September

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 September 14

#TheDuskbloodsHidetakaMiya
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Interview: How Vampires Influenced The Duskbloods Characters

Hidetaka Miyazaki: “Nintendo is definitely the right partner” for The Duskbloods

Hidetaka Miyazaki Interview: FromSoftware's Boss 0n The Duskbloods' TTRPG Influences, the Nintendo Partnership, and the Future of Games

#Switch2
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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Hits Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28

Nintendo Download: 20th August (North America)

US: Nintendo Download for 20th August, 2026

#ModernWarfare4
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Call of Duty Is Testing Two Matchmaking Systems in the MW4 Beta — Including the One Players Argue About

Modern Warfare 4 reopens the skill-based matchmaking can of worms: "Matchmaking isn't just data, it's a feeling"

Call Of Duty’s Matchmaking System For Modern Warfare 4 Is A Hot Topic

#IronSoulDungeon
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Today's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang redeem codes (August 2026)

Sell Ores codes (August 2026)

Ghost Driver Codes (August 2026)

Iron Soul: Dungeon Codes (August 2026)

#FinalFantasyCrystalChroni
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles composer Kumi Tanioka says that she didn't make the new, very likely AI-generated album on her Spotify page

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles composer speaks out about AI-generated Spotify album falsely using her name

#DetailsRevealed
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NBA 2K27 MyCAREER Details Revealed

NBA 2K27 brings decent gameplay upgrades and puts a fun spin on MyCareer

#SummerSoldier
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Latest Marvel Rivals Update Brings New Skins and Hero Fixes

Marvel Rivals Drops Daredevil, Cyclops, and Phoenix Hellfire Gala Skins

#Redfall
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Former Arkane leads say Xbox let them come in and finish Redfall’s final major update after being laid off

Redfall developers begged Microsoft to come back and finish its last patch: 'I know we don't work here anymore, but can we please release this?'

#FantasyLife
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Fantasy Life i offers an epic time-travelling adventure with life sim elements

Fantasy Life i Mobile Accompanied by Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch Costumes

#August
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Daily free Monopoly Go dice links (August 2026)

Monopoly Go Free Rolls – 20th August 2026 Links