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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 24/08/2026

#gamescom dev awards 2026 – Winners Best Sound Design: INVASIA - Rocat Games Game Design Excellence Award – Speakers’ Choice: Blue Prince - Dogubomb / Raw Fury Ambassador Award – Speakers’ Choice: Amir Satvat - Tencent Games / ASGC

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 24/08/2026

#gamescom dev awards 2026 – Winners Visual Excellence Award: MUTTER - DeadlyCrow Games Most Innovative Game – powered by Epic Games: PRAVDA(concept25) - Floating Stone Studio Most Promising Game: Cards & Cannons - Flamehead Games

Winners of the gamescom dev awards 2026 lining up on stage

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 24/08/2026

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, Gears of War: E-Day, Tides of Annihilation and ANANTA are all set to appear at #gamescom Opening Night Live tomorrow from 20:00 CEST/7 PM BST/6 PM UTC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwC9... www.twitch.tv/thegameawards www.twitch.tv/gamescom

The audience is waiting for gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 to begin.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 28/05/2026

We have set up a new Prediction Game for the Nordic Game Awards (@nordicgame.com) today at 19:00 CEST / 6PM BST. 🏆🏆🏆 Cast your Predictions now & Hälsningar till Malmö! 🗳️ Prediction Game on our Discord: discord.gg/dkjkdmF6g 🔴 Live Stream: nordicgame.com/live-stream/

Last year's winners of the Nordic Game Awards (https://nordicgame.com/nordic-game-awards-2026-final-nominations-revealed/)

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 23/05/2026

Servus nach Österreich! Die Level Up findet heute und morgen im Messezentrum in Salzburg statt. Das Tagesticket kostet regulär 23€ und das 2-Tages-Ticket 31€. Es wird reichlich Programm auf den eSports-/Cosplay-/Community-Bühnen geboten und einige Indie-Studios stellen aus. www.levelup-salzburg.at

Level Up - The Gaming Festival im Messezentrum Salzburg am 23.-24. Mai 2026

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 14/05/2026

Join us live from 15:30 CEST* in checking out THE CARIBOU TRAIL (Steam code giveaway!), SÖLDNER-X2 on NSW, DIRECTIVE 8020, THE DAY I BECAME A BIRD, AND THE CREW MOTORFEST - RC FRENZY PACK. Stream in German. * www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/f... www.youtube.com/xtgamer | www.twitch.tv/xtgamer

Söldner-X2: Final Prototype - Definitive Edition

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 30/04/2026

🗓️Live Streams @ 20:30 CEST each: 🚍Bus Bound - Today, April 30 - Stream in 🇩🇪 🆕New Releases - Tomorrow, May 1 - Stream in 🇩🇪 🚩Last Flag - Saturday, May 2 - Stream in 🇬🇧 ⏰ www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/f... 📺 www.youtube.com/xtgamer 📺 www.twitch.tv/xtgamer

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 29/04/2026

Das Ermittlungsdrama über die strafrechtl. Verfolgung von NS-Verbrechen The Darkest Files von @paintbucket.de wurde heute beim #derDCP als Bestes Deutsches Spiel und als Bestes Serious Game ausgezeichnet. The Berlin Apartment von @bluebackpack.bsky.social sahnte 2 Preise für Story & Grafikdesign ab.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 27/04/2026

Join our Prediction Game of the German Game Award #derDCP - Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2026 (April 29)! // Unser Tippspiel ist jetzt online (Verleihung: 29. April)! @derdcp.bsky.social Join our Discord here to enter: discord.gg/XqWQTyjM Channel link: discord.com/channels/404...

Die Nominierten für den Deutschen Computerspielpreis 2026 in der Kategorie Bestes Deutsches Spiel: Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Darkest Files und Tiny Bookshop. Quelle: https://deutscher-computerspielpreis.de/nominierte/?c=609&y=2026

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 24/04/2026

INDIE Live Expo will feature over 200 games this Saturday from 11:00 CEST / 10 AM BST / 6 PM JST. Our German Stream: twitch.tv/xtgamer youtube.com/xtgamer English Stream: www.youtube.com/live/oymRC7d... Japanese Stream: www.youtube.com/live/wud4MUt... Korean Stream: www.youtube.com/live/FHPr61t...

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 17/04/2026

🏆Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins BEST GAME at the 2026 #BAFTAGAMEAWARDS. 🏆 Feel free to join our Discord for the upcoming Prediction Game of #DerDCP @derdcp.bsky.social: discord.gg/PZEDTrCS

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 14/04/2026

Feel free to join our Discord server: discord.gg/9S8k3Gx6J Our Prediction Game for this week's #BAFTA Games Awards (Friday from 7PM UK/20:00 CEST) will go live later today, and from tomorrow you'll also be able to cast your predictions for #DerDCP @derdcp.bsky.social (Wed, April 29th, same time).

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 05/03/2026

We're currently still playing Planet of Lana II (@planetoflana.bsky.social) which launches today on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass. You can also grab the 1st game at a massive discount of up to 90%. Our thoughts on the 1st game: www.xtgamer.net/2023/05/29/s...

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 27/02/2026

The @ggbavaria.bsky.social show floor will be made up of prototypes by the Level Up Accelerator (@gamesbavaria.bsky.social), the Press Start Showcase with an increasingly large number of fresh indie games (@gameverband.bsky.social @games-stiftung.bsky.social), cosplay, an artist alley, and more.

Press Start Showcase by GAME & Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 27/02/2026

Applications for the Indie Games Area presented by FH Salzburg at LEVEL UP in Salzburg (May 23 & 24) are open until April 13. A jury will notify the lucky ones on April 27 which is also the day applicants need to provide the build. Paid access available. www.levelup-salzburg.at/indie-games-...

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 17/02/2026

The Light in the Darkness: Director's Cut will launch this year on Meta Quest 3. The original educational game is available for free on PS4, PS5 and PC. Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DT-K-mA... Remembrance in Games: www.xtgamer.net/2025/05/08/r... Gameplay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKaB...

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/02/2026

On February 20th at midnight CET / February 19th at 11 PM GMT / 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST, 30 Quebec-based developers will grace us with world premieres and gameplay reveals as part of @indieasylum.bsky.social's Quebec Games Celebration Showcase. youtube.com/@indieasylum twitch.tv/indieasylum

Quebec Games Celebration Showcase, Feb 19th @ 6 PM EST

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 05/02/2026

You can watch the entire splendid performance of the Munich Radio Orchestra with Robert Ames on YouTube. #GameOnSymphony will return August 29th in Cologne, just in time for #gamescom, featuring the WDR Funkhaus Orchestra. www.youtube.com/live/Dfo6nFS...

Game On Symphony featuring the Munich Radio Orchestra and Robert Ames performing music from Valheim, February 5th, 2026, Fat Cat, Munich

Game On Symphony featuring the Munich Radio Orchestra and Robert Ames, February 5th, 2026, Fat Cat, Munich

Game On Symphony featuring the Munich Radio Orchestra and Robert Ames performing music from Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, February 5th, 2026, Fat Cat, Munich

Fridl Achten and Wilbert Roget II (Call of Duty WWII, Helldivers II, Star Wars Outlaws, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris), Game On Symphony, February 5th, 2026, Fat Cat, Munich

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 05/02/2026

The Game On Symphony concert will start shortly on www.youtube.com/live/Dfo6nFS... www.twitch.tv/ARD

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 04/02/2026

All 8 episodes of Fallout Season Two are now available. Here's what we thought about the initial 6 episodes. Our verdict hasn't changed & due to spoilers, we don't want to get into the details of the conclusion. www.xtgamer.net/2025/12/16/z... Finale Clip (Spoilers!): youtu.be/9biUyDxH_s0

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 20/01/2026

Life is Strange: Reunion will be released on March 27th on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 09/01/2026

The sheep arrived well in New Orleans despite YouTube blocking our stream. We only use music which we have permission to use for. Thanks for joining!

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 06/01/2026

90 minutes left to vote for your favourite games of 2025. It's not required to vote in every category. We appreciate it! 💛 www.xtgamer.net/awards

A cloud of nominated games in the XTgamer Awards in the shape of a trophy.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 01/01/2026

From all of us, a Happy & Healthy New Year! 🎆🍀☮️ Now in 2026, what's your Most Anticipated Game? Vote here: www.xtgamer.net/awards

XTgamer Awards 2025 nominees for 'Most Creative Game Idea', 'Best Soundtrack in a Game', and 'Most Anticipated Game'.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 19/12/2025

Our 15 nominees for Game of the Year. Pick one! 🏆 Vote here: www.xtgamer.net/awards

XTgamer Awards 2025 - Game of the Year - Nominees

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 17/12/2025

Today, we're giving away 3 different simulation games. 🏗️🚒🚔 ⚠️ Don't forget to compact your crane pad. www.xtgamer.net/advent

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/12/2025

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Order of the Sinking Star Orbitals Out of Words Warlock and quite a few updates on previously announced games

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/12/2025

Ontos Mega Man Dual Override Highguard Star Wars: Galactic Racer Tankrat

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/12/2025

#TGA announcements: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Divinity Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Tomb Raider: Catalyst Control: Resonant Gang of Dragon Forest 3 Total War: Warhammer 40k 4:Loop No Law Bradley the Badger Stupid Never Dies The Free Shepherd Coven of the Chicken Foot Decrepit Audio Mech

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (2026) and Tomb Raider: Catalyst (2027)

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 06/12/2025

We can confirm that Yakuza Kiwami 2 does run at 60 FPS on PS5 Pro in cutscenes and gameplay. The Yakuza 20th Anniversary Edition features Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, Kiwami 1&2 on 3 discs, 3 art cards and a steelbook with the same content as NSW2. No PS4 save game import and separate trophies from PS4.

Yakuza 20th Anniversary Edition on PS5 and the original PS4 retail editions of Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 04/12/2025

Find out which captivating unique RTS in its brand-new enhanced edition you can win today. www.xtgamer.net/advent

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 02/12/2025

Tiny Bookshop (neoludic games/Skystone Games) ist das Beste Deutsche Spiel beim Deutschen Entwicklerpreis (DEP) 2025. @tinybookshopgame.com

Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025 - Bestes Deutsches Spiel: Tiny Bookshop (neoludic games/Skystone Games)

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 03/11/2025

They're also available at the Laced Records store for $49/£36/€41.95 (2LP) and $194/£145/€168.95 (8LP). Here are also some more high-resolution pictures.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Limited Edition Deluxe Double Vinyl with blue and white marble effect heavyweight LPs

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Limited Edition Deluxe X 8LP Boxset with alternating blue and gold splatter effect heavyweight LPs

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 03/11/2025

In their first collaboration, Nintendo and @lacedrecords.com will release the soundtrack of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on 2LP (34 songs) and 8LP (130 songs) on June 19th, 2026. Colored variants cost $49.99/£49.99/€59.99 (2LP) / $194.99/£159.99/€189.99 (8LP) at the My Nintendo Store.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 29/10/2025

Winners of the Central and Eastern European Game Awards (CEEGA): Visual Art + Audio: Silent Hill 2 (2025) Design: Frostpunk 2 Narrative: The Alters Technology: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Hidden Gem: VED Best Mobile Game: Playing Prague Best Game: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II ceega.eu

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II promotional art

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 17/10/2025

If you're into racing games and FPS, feel free to join us tomorrow on October 18th live from 15:00 CEST / 2 PM BST for Battlefield 6 and Nascar 25 on youtube.com/xtgamer.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 15/10/2025

Summer Game Fest will go live on June 5th, 2026 and it's going to switch venues from the YouTube Theater, which was only opened in 2021, to the iconic Dolby Theatre of Oscars glory. The Game Awards will return on December 11th at the Peacock Theater (previously branded by Microsoft and Nokia).

Summer Game Fest will return on June 5th, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 14/10/2025

Gaming Aid supports young talent in the Bachelor's/Master's degree programs in Game Design, Game Graphics, Interactive Narrative Design, Sound Design, and Game Engineering at selected universities. Web: gaming-aid.de/en/ Application form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Gaming Aid Stipendium powered by Gaming Aid e.V.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 10/10/2025

On Thursday October 16th from 15:00 - 16:00 CEST, primetime, the yearly gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show showcase, will be live streamed. Streams: www.youtube.com/@gamescomasia www.twitch.tv/gamescom www.facebook.com/asia.gamescom/ Digital Game Events Calendar: www.xtgamer.net/events

primetime, the yearly gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show showcase, will be streamed on Facebook, Twitch and YouTube on October 16th, 2025 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm CEST

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 01/10/2025

PC Game Pass apparently also gets Ubisoft+ Classics despite the official website not advertising it, as of now. Titles like Far Cry 5 & 6 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown appear to be part of Ultimate and PC Game Pass, though not all product pages seem to have been updated yet.

List of features of PC Game Pass on the Xbox website

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 01/10/2025

Ultimate now supports 1440p cloud streaming and includes Ubisoft+ Classics (like PS+ Extra/Premium). Cloud Gaming and PC games have been added to Essential/Premium. Cloud loading times decrease per tier. Premium gets Xbox-published games within a year of their launch, excluding Call of Duty titles.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 01/10/2025

Changes to Xbox Game Pass monthly prices and features: Core becomes Essential: €8.99/£6.99/$9.99 (28.6% increase) Standard becomes Premium: €12.99/£10.99/$14.99 (unchanged) Ultimate: €26.99/£22.99/$29.99 (50% price hike) PC Game Pass: €14.99/£13.49/$16.49 (25% more expensive)

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 29/09/2025

If this deal goes through, it's the second-largest acquisition of a video game company to date. Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard for $75.4bn in 2023. PIF is chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman who the CIA says ordered the assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Artwork depicting Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and FC Bayern's Jamal Musiala in front of a crowd in EA Sports FC 26 and EA Sports FC Mobile, which launched on September 26, 2025.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 29/09/2025

Video game giant Electronic Arts has been acquired by an investor group for $55bn which equals £40.83bn or €44.89bn. The group consists of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q1 FY27, which will end on June 30, '26.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 29/09/2025

Submissions are open for the 41st DOK.fest München (May 6-17, 2026, @ home May 11-24, 2026) @dokfest.bsky.social www.dokfest-muenchen.de/Submission?l... Our 2025 coverage (DE): www.xtgamer.de/2025/05/18/d... We first covered the event in 2024 (DE): www.xtgamer.de/2024/05/20/d...

Submission Deadlines for the 41st DOK.fest München

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 24/09/2025

Subscribe to our Gaming Events calendar not to miss any of today's showcases, ranging from the Annapurna Interactive Direct at 2 AM CEST (in 10 minutes), RGG Summit + Direct from 5 AM CEST to PlayStation's State of Play at 23:00 CEST among many more. www.xtgamer.net/events

Screenshot of our Gaming Events calendar.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/09/2025

DK Island & Emerald Rush is the first DLC for the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive 3D platformer Donkey Kong Bananza and available today for €19.99 / £16.99 / $19.99. A free demo can also be downloaded on the Nintendo eShop.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/09/2025

On September 25th, Hades II will exit PC Early Access after 508 days and launch into version 1.0 on Steam, Epic Games Store and for both Nintendo Switches. Owners of the Switch version will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 version for free.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/09/2025

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox for PC via Xbox Play Anywhere on January 22nd, 2026 - 2,113 days since the game originally launched on PS4 in April 2020.

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XTgamer @xtgamer.de · 12/09/2025

Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream will also launch this Spring for Nintendo Switch.

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