Pokémon Bank Shutdown Announced
The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Bank will be shut down on February 25, 2027.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Pokémon Bank Shutdown Announced — Friday, August 14, 2026
Hands-on Wolverine impressions, System Shock VR trailer, Pokémon Bank shutdown, and Game of Thrones: War for Westeros reveal trailer at Gamescom lead fresh coverage. Nothing major surfaced today in AAA releases, indie showcases, layoffs, console hardware, eSports, or cloud gaming that fits the specified filters and time window.
Biggest developments
System Shock VR - Official Trailer
System Shock VR will be available on Meta Quest, PlayStation VR, and SteamVR.
Marvel’s Wolverine Hands-On Preview Impressions
Tam played a couple of hours of Wolverine and was shocked to see just how much of what I experienced lines up with the current X-Men media landscape.
Important posts & threads
Assassin’s Creed Enters Watcher of Realms
Assassin's Creed jumps into the world of Watcher of Realms, the tactical dark fantasy RPG for mobile devices, starting on August 20.
Phantom Blade Zero Motion Capture Behind the Scenes
Donnie Yen and Phantom Blade Zero are pushing action games to new heights. Get an exclusive look behind the scenes into the motion capture process of a martial arts master.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Gameplay Reveal at Gamescom
Banners will rise in Westeros. The official Gameplay Reveal Trailer for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is coming to @gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25.
Bullish takes
- New Wolverine hands-on shows brutal combat matching current X-Men tone
- System Shock VR brings cult remake to multiple VR platforms
- Game of Thrones game gets dedicated gameplay reveal slot at Gamescom
Why this matters
Fresh previews and VR/mobile crossovers signal publishers testing broader platforms amid crowded August release slate.