🌊 THE WAVE REPORT

AUGUST 25, 2026 · ISSUE #2

🌊 MWG TAKE

Gamescom 2026 was a letdown, but three games saved the show.

Overall Gamescom 2026 was a letdown, but we came away genuinely hyped to see more of Control: Resonant, Metro 2039 Renegade, and Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons. Those three carried an otherwise quiet Opening Night Live.

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⭐ REVIEW OF THE WEEK

The Sinking City 2

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆ · 8/10

A Resident Evil 2 Remake knockoff in the best way possible. Puzzle-driven investigation, tight pacing, and two lead performances that carry the whole thing. Late-game combat waves stop it from being a 9. Top 5 of 2026 so far.

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🔎 DEEP DIVE

Why There Are Too Many Open World Games

The open-world genre is exhausted. Same map-with-icons formula, same 90-hour campaigns nobody has time for. We break down which games broke the mold and why smaller and denser is the next frontier.

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🎮 WHAT WE’RE PLAYING

Mortal Shell II — Beta impressions still ringing. Sharper, meaner, worth the wait.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — Focus & Asobo’s next chapter with Sophia. Our FAQ deep dive got us hyped.

Star Wars: Zero Company — XCOM-style Star Wars tactics. Cautiously optimistic.

▶ WATCH THIS

Beast of Reincarnation — Full Game Walkthrough

The full 4K no-commentary run of the FromSoftware alumni’s new dark-fantasy action horror. If you’re curious what the buzz is about, this is your look before you buy.

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