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August is here, and that means gamescom is almost upon us. Once again, the biggest games event in the world is host to thrilling showcases, hands-on demos, a cosplay contest and more! As part of the programme, the gamescom awesome indies show returns with a 60⁠–75 minute show filled with a mix of world-exclusive trailers, gameplay reveals, and developer interviews.Produced in partnership with IGN, gamescom’s official production partner, this year’s edition of the gamescom awesome indies show will feature in-depth game previews of select indie titles, bringing you closer to the most exciting ga

And the Gears of War: E-Day Direct that follows.

And what happens when you make them.

From platformers starring former England captains to Godzilla taking on a team of Gundam, these are the weirdest soccer games of all time.