# DF Direct Weekly #279: The Witcher 3 Remaster Reaction, Xbox Disc To Digital, Best of Gamescom 2026!

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Podcast: [Digital Foundry Direct Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-foundry-direct-weekly-5614590)
Published: 2026-08-31T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

While Grand Theft Auto 6's gameplay reveal somewhat overshadowed proceedings, it was indeed Gamescom 2026 this week and with Rich's legs giving out, it was down to John to represent us at the show. So, after dispensing with some gaming and technology news, John delivers his own "best of" tour of Gamescom, discussing the titles he loved. Looking to enjoy DF Direct Weekly ad-free? Gain access to a private RSS feed and video downloads on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:01 News 1: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered revealed 0:12:52 News 2: Xbox disc to digital program officially announced 0:23:18 Gamescom demos: Fable 0:30:46 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 0:38:01 Capcom: Mega Man: Dual Override, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen 0:46:51 Sega: Alien Isolation 2, Stranger than Heaven 0:54:48 Konami: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall 1:10:20 State of Decay 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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