We break down the best reveals, biggest announcements, and standout games from the rest of Gamescom 2026 before reacting to the latest Grand Theft Auto VI news and what Rockstar’s highly anticipated release could mean for the gaming industry at large?
The Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-396 | Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals + GTA VI Reaction
0:00 – Intro
2:02 – Indie Game of the Week Spotlight – Pizza Tower
7:20 – Mario on Sega master system
8:53 – X-Men 97 costumes coming to Marvel Rivals
10:46 – PlayStation debuts live TV
12:15 – Gamescom 2026: Best Reveals
44:58 – GTA VI Reaction
1:05:48 – Castlevania appears to be getting a reboot
https://news.instant-gaming.com/en/articles/21488-castlevania-appears-to-be-getting-a-reboot
1:10:08 – State of Decay 3 in good shape despite Xbox upheaval
https://ign.com/articles/we-played-state-of-decay-3-and-its-in-good-shape-despite-the-xbox-upheaval
1:13:17 – Sonic Team head talks possibility of Sonic Mania 2
https://nintendoeverything.com/sonic-team-head-talks-possibility-of-sonic-mania-2/
1:16:40 – Xbox boss confirms next gen Project Helix is more than one console
https://flip.it/awtsQj
1:20:56 – Al played Anomaly President, Midnight Fight Express
1:23:59 – Stal played Aggelos, Street Fighter 6
1:28:07 – Stikz played Resident Evil Requiem
1:31:32 – Turb played Onimusha Way of the Sword
1:34:03 – Choc played Forza, Marvel Rivals
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