Polygon - Gamescom 2018: News, trailers and morehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/42931/favicon.ico2018-08-24T16:00:20-04:00http://www.polygon.com/rss/stream/175327052018-08-24T16:00:20-04:002018-08-24T16:00:20-04:00World War 3 may be the next great hardcore shooter
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<figcaption>The Farm 51</figcaption>
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<p>Or it could prove to be entirely too ambitious</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/24/17779302/world-war-3-early-access-release-date-priceCharlie Hall2018-08-23T15:45:02-04:002018-08-23T15:45:02-04:00Xbox One bundles announced at Gamescom 2018 up for pre-order
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<p>Battlefield 5 gets a special edition console</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/23/17773980/xbox-one-bundles-pre-order-gamescom-2018-fallout-76-battlefield-5-tomb-raider-forza-horizon-4Emily Heller2018-08-23T11:52:11-04:002018-08-23T11:52:11-04:00Destiny 2 developers just released new footage of the death of Cayde-6
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<figcaption>Bungie/Activision</figcaption>
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<p>We knew it was going to happen, but not like this</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/23/17773290/destiny-2-cayde-6-death-scene-videoCharlie Hall2018-08-22T12:10:01-04:002018-08-22T12:10:01-04:00BattleTech’s turn-based game is getting an expansion
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<figcaption>Harebrained Schemes/Paradox</figcaption>
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<p>Harebrained Schemes is adding a new biome, new ’Mechs and more complex missions</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/22/17768904/battletech-flashpoint-expansion-turn-based-harebrainedCharlie Hall2018-08-22T10:31:09-04:002018-08-22T10:31:09-04:00Watch an extended gameplay clip of Resident Evil 2 featuring Claire Redfield
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<figcaption>Capcom</figcaption>
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<p>The over-the-shoulder camera system is coming along nicely</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/videos/2018/8/22/17768280/resident-evil-2-remake-gameplay-claire-redfield-new-cameraCharlie Hall2018-08-22T03:00:02-04:002018-08-22T03:00:02-04:00Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice feels like a fighting game
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<figcaption>FromSoftware/Activision</figcaption>
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<p>Timing plays a big part in FromSoftware’s latest</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/22/17760320/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-gameplay-impressions-combatJeff Ramos2018-08-21T13:20:02-04:002018-08-21T13:20:02-04:00Two excellent Xbox Game Pass deals are available during Gamescom
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<p>New subscribers can try 2 months for $2</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/21/17764346/xbox-game-pass-deals-amazon-microsoft-gamescom-2018-halo-master-chief-collectionEmily Heller2018-08-21T13:08:47-04:002018-08-21T13:08:47-04:00Devil May Cry 5 hits March 2019, here’s new gameplay footage
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<figcaption>Capcom</figcaption>
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<p>See Nero and Dante in action</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/21/17764084/devil-may-cry-5-release-date-gameplay-video-gamescom-2018Michael McWhertor