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Reminder: Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe.

My colleague Andrew Webster wrote that this weekend, and I’ve been thinking about it today in the leadup to the today’s 26-minute “extended look” at the game. Skipping discs? Warping the video game release calendar? Massive leaks? A Netflix special — that creators can livestream? All part of the GTA VI saga. [Link: Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe | https://www.theverge.com/column/983410/grand-theft-auto-vi-exists-in-its-own-universe | The Verge]

Metro 2039 Blends Exodus’ Open Areas with the Linear Gameplay of Last Light & 2033 | gamescom 2026 - IGN

We return to the underground tunnels of Moscow next year in Metro 2039, the fourth game in this post-apocalyptic shooter series, and things are looking even darker and more oppressive than ever before. We spoke to executive producer Jon Bloch and co-creative directors Pavel Ulmer and Andriy Shevchenko to learn more about the series' new protagonist, the move away from Metro Exodus' open environments and back to more classic claustrophobic corridors, and how the enemy behavior, crafting, stealth and weapon customization systems have all been enhanced. Plus: It doesn't sound like you'll need to buy a new high end graphics card to run it well.Metro 2039 will emerge from beneath the surface in February 2027, and will be playable on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).

Alienware’s flagship 5K OLED curved gaming monitor is now available for $1,099.

Alienware announced its fancy AW3926QW monitor back at Computex, and it’s now up for sale with an actual price. The 39-inch tandem OLED with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1500R curve uses an LG panel with RGB stripe subpixels for sharper text display. And it’s loaded with extras, like a KVM and a USB-C port with 90W passthrough power. All for a cool $1,099. It just might ruin you. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Alienware-39-5K-OLED-Gaming-Monitor-9.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Alienware-39-5K-OLED-Gaming-Monitor-7.png?quality=90&strip=all]

We Are So Cooked - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN

You and your friends are in trouble. Big trouble. You’ve accidentally killed someone, and now you have to get rid of the evidence. "We Are So Cooked" is a 1-4 player co-op physics-stealth game where the objective is simple: Get the body to the exit. The execution? That’s the hard part.We Are So Cooked launches on Windows PC (via Steam) on October 15, 2026, and later on Nintendo Switch 1|2, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S. Wishlist the game now.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

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