Gamescom takes center stage as GTA VI leak risks and Riot’s 2XKO retreat reshape gaming

Moki

2 min read·2026/08/24

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Gamescom is set to dominate this week’s reveal cycle, but today’s gaming news also shows deeper industry pressure: GTA VI leak fallout has become a malware risk, Riot is ending active 2XKO development, and Apex esports has opened its next qualification race.

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Gamescom moves into the spotlight

Opening Night Live is scheduled for August 25, followed by the public gamescom show in Cologne from August 26 to 30. Xbox says its 25th-anniversary booth will feature 25 upcoming games and 140 play stations, with streams on August 26 and 27 carrying interviews, gameplay reveals, trailers, and announcements.

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GTA VI leak fallout turns into a malware warning

After reported GTA VI gameplay and map leaks, a fake 113GB ISO is now circulating online. Tom’s Hardware reports that analysts describe it as mostly padded data, about 99.99% empty, with a small suspicious payload that may try to weaken Windows security protections.

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Riot winds down active development on 2XKO

Riot Games says active development of 2XKO will end at the close of 2026, though servers will remain online on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Riot cited weak retention and sustainability, while promising champion unlocks, refunds for purchases made by August 20, and final 2026 content.

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Xbox and Switch 2 fill the release calendar

Xbox’s August 24–28 slate includes Once Human, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and Captain Tsubasa 2. Nintendo also confirmed Minecraft for Switch 2 on October 27 with Vibrant Visuals and an upgrade path.

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ALGS Split 2 begins the road to Las Vegas

Apex Legends Global Series Year 6 Split 2 Pro League began on August 21 with 120 teams across four regions competing for 40 playoff spots. The Pro League prize pool is $500,000, while the Las Vegas Split 2 Playoffs from October 29 to November 1 carry a separate $2 million pool.

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