Gaming convention in Cologne, Germany
CGMagazine previewed Wolcen 2 at Gamescom 2026 and came away cautiously intrigued by the action RPG sequel. The PC-exclusive title builds on its predecessor's foundation with new systems that show promise but need more time to prove themselves. Early impressions suggest the developers are learning from past mistakes while pushing the genre forward.
Creative Assembly showed an early build of Total War: Warhammer 40k at Gamescom 2026, marking the series' first ranged-focused entry since Total War: EMPIRE in 2009. The demo featured a tutorial, campaign slice, and massive battle as Space Marines against Orks, revealing new mechanics like strafe-firing and orbital drop pods alongside a planetary-scale campaign map. Custom chapter creation is present but currently limited to base, accent, and detail armor colors with Games Workshop paint options.
Gibson Guitars and The Coalition have revealed a limited-edition collection of four hand-painted custom guitars inspired by Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago from Gears of War: E-Day. The instruments debut publicly at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, with a giveaway offering fans a chance to win three of the unique pieces.
