All the substantial announcements from Gamescom, Borderlands 4 trailer analysis, and other gaming news from this week

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This week saw one of three events of the year that feature Geoff Keighley as a regular guest, Gamescom Opening Night Live kicks off the week-long convention in Cologne, Germany. There were a number of world premieres and other announcements, including the first teaser trailer Borderland 4. We’re wrapping up all the announcements, analyzing the trailer, and have a lot more from this week on the following pages, including a chance to check out a ton of indie games that may not have had the exposure they need at Opening Night Live but are worth your while.

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