9 Games We’re Dying to See More of at gamescom 2026 - Beyond 957
Summary
Hosts Max Govill and Brian Altano discuss PlayStation’s controversial shift to digital-only consoles and the backlash surrounding *Phantom Blade Zero*. They analyze Rockstar’s unusual strategy of paywalling the first *GTA 6* gameplay reveal behind Netflix. The episode also covers fan reactions to *Kingdom Hearts 4*’s new character designs and highlights the chaotic roguelike sports game *Pro Jank Footy*. Finally, the hosts preview their upcoming coverage of Gamescom in Germany.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Quince and San Pellegrino Chow
Stupid Shirt Day and Halloween nostalgia
Phantom Blade Zero and Sony's digital-only shift
Control 2 physical edition delay and Remedy
Sponsors: Chubbies and Shopify
GTA 6 price, digital-only model, and Netflix
Industry outrage fatigue and Rockstar's power
GTA 6 leak history and marketing normalization
Exclusive trailers and Disney's D23 strategy
Kingdom Hearts 4 reveal and Sora's new look
Reviewing the chaotic party game 'No Law'
Gamescom preview: Resident Evil Code Veronica
Alien Isolation 2 and horror game pacing
Neon Giant's new open-world shooter 'No Law'
Mega Man Legacy Collection and Metroidvania hype
Witcher 3 DLC, Skinface, and Stuntman Hollywood
Gamescom coverage and Spider-Man poll results
Power washing Star Wars locations in a game
Outro, charity game sales, and final thoughts
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