New Resident Evil 7 trailer shows off footage from the main game

Resident Evil 7 got a surprise announcement at E3 this year, along with an immediate demo showing just how much the new title would depart from series conventions. That demo was all original content, sharing nothing with the proper game, but a new Gamescom trailer is showing off a bit of what to expect from the full release in January.

Space Hulk: Deathwing has a new trailer for Gamescom

Creative Assembly might not be working on a follow-up to Space Marine, but another developer is taking a chainsword-wielding stab at a Warhammer 40,000 shooter. Titled Space Hulk: Deathwing, it’s gotten a new trailer showing off the titular Deathwing squad holding a last stand against a horde of oncoming foes.

Planet Coaster will allow you to become a tycoon of roller coasters this November

It’s been a long time since games bearing the “tycoon” title lined every PC section at the local store, and just as long since we’ve had a decent option for building digital theme parks. Now a new title called Planet Coasters is picking up where RollerCoaster Tycoon left off, and it’s looking toward a final release on November 17.

Don’t get mad, get scared in Get Even

Bandai Namco is working with another small developer on another game built on horror, but this one is far less whimsical than Little Nightmares, which we covered earlier today. Get Even is a 3D horror title built on asking one question: “What is real?”

NieR: Automata is coming to Steam

I don’t know much about NieR, but I do know that the people who like it REALLY like it. Yet despite the post-release buzz afforded to titles like Beyond Good & Evil and Ico, NieR never really enjoyed that second-wave cult hit fame. It was still enough to spawn the upcoming sequel, NieR: Automata, and now it seems that sequel is coming to Steam.

Battlefront’s Death Star expansions takes the fight to space for the first time

Of all the things to be said about Star Wars: Battlefront, both good and bad, one of the weirdest is that it’s missing the whole “star” part of the Star Wars. Many of the series’ most iconic battles take place in space, but Battlefront keeps all its fights locked to terrestrial locations. But that changes with the game’s latest add-on.

Little Nightmares promises to confront your childhood fears next year

Little Nightmares, an upcoming title from Bandai Namco and Tarsier Studios, is all about dealing with your childhood fears. That is, if your childhood fears happen to encompass the very specific combination of being trapped undersea, tiny amid a world for giants, and constantly running to escape hungry, monstrous pursuers. Odds are you were scared of at least one of those things as a kid.

Football Manager 2017 gets a November release date

Sega today announced a release date and purchase information for Football Manager 2017. No details on the game itself yet, but you can expect to play it on November 4.

Metal Gear Survive is co-op stealth game with zombies

Hey, remember when Konami used to make video games? They put out a really good one called Metal Gear Solid V. It had everything! (Except an ending.) It also cost Konami infinite dollars, and the company had a messy break-up with the dude who’s been behind Metal Gear from the beginning. But now they’re making something new!

EA's looking into remasters, particularly for the Mass Effect trilogy

Electronic Arts never really believed in the remastering of older games, re-releasing them in HD and adding improvements to make them more appealing for the modern era, with COO Peter Moore saying only last year that it "feels like pushing stuff out because you've run out of ideas”.

It looks like that's all about to change though, because according to Executive Vice President for EA Studios Patrick Soderlund, the publisher is actively looking into remastering some games, particularly for the Mass Effect trilogy.

Latest Windows 10 update enables Game DVR - How to turn it off

Windows 10 has been a fairly good operating system thus far. It's sleek, very customizable, and easy to use when it's not hi-jacking your system for an update. However, the most recent system update has turned on the Xbox app's Game DVR feature, and while this may be useful to some, it could also be sapping your framerate in your favorite games. We have the lowdown for you on how to fix it.

Battlefield 1 Open Beta announced for August

Everyone has been speculating how DICE intends to give interactive, high-octane life to the comparatively primitive brutality of World War I with Battlefield 1. A slew of new details on the game dropped at Gamescom 2016 and players were finally given a chance to try it out. Fortunately, for those of us that couldn't make the trip to Cologne, Germany, we'll get our chance as well when the Battlefield 1 Open Beta arrives at the end of this August.

A special competition will be taking advantage of FIFA 17's new online mode

FIFA 17 is shaping up to bring a slew of new and exciting features to the premier football sim and the latest reveal could put any player in the running for a prize of over $1 million. Better study and get your game on lockdown if you're going to achieve in FUT Champions and the Ultimate Team Championship series.

Overwatch is getting medieval in a new upcoming map

Gamescom 2016 is upon us in Cologne and many of the heavy hitters are gearing up to present players with the hottest news, previews, and reveals of what's on the way. Blizzard recently hosted a stream giving a heads-up of what players would be seeing during the event and though it skimmed much, one of the most interesting bits offered was that Overwatch will be getting a new map centered around a German castle and village.

Titanfall 2 beta not coming to PC

We reported last week that details on the Titanfall 2 beta were coming soon, but at least one of those details is a major disappointment. It seems that the tech test for the mech shooter won’t be playable on PC.

Early Access program comes to Windows 10 store with Everspace

Microsoft added a Game Preview program to Xbox One last year, emulating Steam’s Early Access system and allowing gamers to purchase and play games in development. At their Gamescom conference today they announced that the Game Preview program would also be hitting the Windows 10 store.

Half-Life: 3 is advertised at Gamescom and yes, it’s a dumb joke

This is the kind of story you can only read with sigh and a slow, disapproving shake of the head. Gamescom 2016 opens as of tomorrow, and already giant banners adorn the German convention center advertising upcoming titles like Dishonored 2 and Titanfall 2. Along with that, an unexpected banner in trademark orange advertising Half-Life: 3.

Sunless Sea’s expansion will take you to the bottom of the ocean

Sunless Sea took players on a joyous journey of oceanic discovery, and by “joyous” I mean filled with death, horror, and madness. Also, maybe a little bit of cannibalism. The title’s won myriad awards for its writing since it released early in 2015, and now it’s getting a full-featured expansion taking you below the surface of the sea.

Developer walkthrough shows off sci-fi Souls-like, the Surge

With the downright absurd success of the Souls series, it surprising we haven’t seen many other titles fully emulate that style of action-based RPG combat. Sure, elements of From Software’s megahit are everywhere, but the true Dark Souls-likes aren’t really coming with the frequency you’d expect. Lords of the Fallen is one of the few exceptions, and now its developers are working on a sci-fi follow-up called the Surge.

Paragon has entered open beta

Epic Games’ take on the successes of League and Dota was always intended as a free-to-play title, but so far it’s only been accessible by a small, select group of players. As of today, however, Paragon is entering open beta, free for anyone who wants to try out the third-person five-versus-five multiplayer game.