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Gaming News September 4, 2026, 07:01 PM
The organizers of Gamescom have apologized for their initial response to the theft of equipment from indie developers, admitting that the backlash against them was completely justified. The statement was released on September 4, six days after their initial comments. -
"We Want To Make The Best Version of Wolf Among Us That Has Ever Been": VGTimes Interview With The Game Director of The Wolf Among Us Remastered at gamescom 2026
VGTimes Interviews September 4, 2026, 05:00 PM
At gamescom 2026, VGTimes spoke with The Wolf Among Us Remastered game director Matt Saia and asked him a few questions ahead of the game's October 29 release. Back in 2019, Telltale Games announced a sequel to Wolf Among Us, scheduled for 2027, but before its release, they decided to refresh fans' memories of the events of the first part. For some, this will be a return to a beloved game in a more modern form, while for others, it will be their first encounter, as 13 years have passed since the release of Wolf Among Us. -
VGTimes Interview with the Developers of We Were Here Tomorrow — Two-Player Puzzles in a Retrofuturistic Setting
VGTimes Interviews September 3, 2026, 05:00 PM
We Were Here Tomorrow is a cooperative puzzle game in which 2 players must overcome a variety of challenges. To progress, they need to coordinate their actions over voice chat and make decisions together. We spoke with one of the developers to get the full picture. -
Wardens of Avalon Developers on a Darker King Arthur, Rebuilding Camelot, Co-op and Chaotic Boss Fights
VGTimes Interviews September 3, 2026, 04:14 AM
At gamescom 2026, VGTimes played Wardens of Avalon and spoke with Runes Studio Creative Director Kévin Renault. We discussed the team's darker take on King Arthur, why rebuilding ruined Camelot is a core part of progression, how the oath and classless build systems work, how the game scales between solo and co-op play, and why boss fights with a full group can turn into complete chaos. -
Gaming News September 2, 2026, 09:07 PM
Critics have shared mixed impressions of the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis playable demo showcased at gamescom 2026. A number of previews suggest the experience feels weighed down by overly tedious mechanics. -
VGTimes Interview with the Developer of Hanno: A Magical Tale — a Game About the Friendship Between a Boy and a Baby Elephant
VGTimes Interviews September 2, 2026, 08:00 PM
Hanno: A Magical Tale is an adventure game following a teenage boy and a baby elephant. Players explore the tropical forests and ancient temples of Ashar, solve puzzles, and take part in battles. At gamescom 2026, we had the opportunity to speak with one of the developers of this indie game. -
VGTimes Interviews September 1, 2026, 03:00 PM
VGTimes interviews from gamescom 2026: developers and game company representatives discuss new projects, technologies, and the state of the industry. -
Articles August 31, 2026, 08:00 PM
All the major announcements and showcases from gamescom 2026: publisher presentations, the most exciting games, and the show’s winners. -
Valor Mortis Developers on Gameplay, Inspirations, and the Game’s Core Message — A VGTimes Interview at gamescom 2026
VGTimes Interviews August 31, 2026, 08:00 PM
The creators of Valor Mortis discussed first-person combat, an alternate Europe, the influence of *Souls* and *BioShock*, as well as themes of war and power. -
VGTimes Interview with the Developers of God Save Birmingham — a Medieval Zombie Survival Game with Realistic Physics
VGTimes Interviews August 31, 2026, 04:00 PM
God Save Birmingham’s developers discuss its physics-driven combat, co-op survival, finite zombie population, and recreation of medieval Birmingham. -
POSTAL 2 Redux Developer on Censorship, Mods, Smarter NPCs and VR: “If the Cat Silencer Isn’t in the Game, We’re Doing Something Wrong”
VGTimes Interviews August 30, 2026, 09:13 PM
At gamescom 2026, VGTimes spoke with POSTAL 2 Redux developer and Flat2VR Studios Director Tom Raudys. He discussed mod support, smarter NPCs, the move to Unity, the VR version, new content, the team's approach to censorship, and its close collaboration with Vince Desi and Running With Scissors. -
“The Number One Thing That Was Most Important Is Staying True To The Aion Franchise”: A VGTimes Interview with Aion 2 Creators at gamescom 2026
VGTimes Interviews August 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
At gamescom 2026, the editors of VGTimes managed to talk with developers from the Korean studio NCsoft, who are preparing for the global release of Aion 2, the sequel to the famous open-world MMORPG AION 2008. In South Korea, the sequel was released in November 2025, and on the eve of the game's release to the world market, developers came to the world's largest gaming exhibition to show the press the gameplay of the game and answer questions. -
SAW: Genesis Developer on Villain Gameplay and What Sets It Apart from Dead by Daylight — A VGTimes Interview
VGTimes Interviews August 30, 2026, 06:00 PM
At the turn of the 2000s and 2010s, games based on the Saw film series were already coming out. These were single-player horror titles with decent puzzles and dull combat. The new SAW: Genesis is betting on multiplayer, featuring villains and those trying to survive. It sounds like we're dealing with an analog of Dead by Daylight, but this project has its own distinctive features. To get to the bottom of all the details, we conducted an interview with a developer. -
"We're Not Just Putting History and Gameplay Together": Gate Zero Director Arve Solli Interview at gamescom 2026
VGTimes Interviews August 29, 2026, 07:00 PM
At gamescom 2026, VGTimes got hands-on with Gate Zero, a story-driven action-adventure that takes players from a dystopian future to first-century Israel. -
Stupid Never Dies Game Director on a Chaotic Action RPG With Lightning-Fast Leveling — A VGTimes Interview
VGTimes Interviews August 29, 2026, 06:00 PM
Stupid Never Dies is a game about an ordinary zombie who battles all kinds of monsters. Thanks to an extensive arsenal, active and passive abilities, and unusual combat styles, you'll be able to develop your own unique build that matches your tactics. The goal of the protagonist, Davey, is to save a student named Julia. -
VGTimes Interviews August 29, 2026, 05:00 PM
At gamescom 2026, VGTimes spoke with Wolcen 2 Game Director Cristian Tudor about the studio's next action RPG. We discussed what the team learned from the first Wolcen, how character building is changing, the redesigned Shadow Form system, co-op, and what players can expect from the endgame. -
VGTimes Interviews August 29, 2026, 04:00 PM
A developer from Mimic discussed the hunt for a hidden monster, an AI-controlled android, the influence of Twitch viewers, and the game's release date. -
"This makes Cologne look bad": studio says gamescom organizers stopped it from going to the police after a theft
Gaming News August 29, 2026, 03:47 PM
The story of the nighttime thefts at the show has gotten an unpleasant follow-up. Australian studio Ukiyo Studios said that two years ago it lost a computer the exact same way — carried off from its booth — and when the team tried to file a police report, a gamescom staff member stopped them from doing so. The reasoning given was direct: reports like that make the show and the city of Cologne look bad. The studio also added that it's glad for this year's affected colleagues, who at least have the chance to actually get the police involved. -
Gaming News August 29, 2026, 10:32 AM
The Gamescom Awards were handed out in Cologne on August 28 — 19 awards, some chosen by a jury, some by showgoer vote. The award for best graphics went to Metro 2039 from 4A Games and publisher Deep Silver: the shooter went into the ceremony as the favorite with five nominations, but walked away with only that one. The most statuettes went home with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — three awards for CD Projekt RED, eleven years after the game's release. -
Gaming News August 28, 2026, 08:42 PM
SEGA Has Released a Full Gameplay Video of the Crime Action Game Stranger Than Heaven From Gamescom 2026. The project is developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, famous for the Yakuza franchise.
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