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A promotional image for The Blood of Dawnwalker

The Blood of Dawnwalker's sequel is already in the works as Rebel Wolves searches for a new lead writer

Rebel Wolves, the studio behind Blood of the Dawnwalker, is looking for a new lead writer to work on the narrative for a sequel to the game. The game has been both a critical and commercial success, and the studio is reportedly looking to start work on the sequel as soon as possible.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Sep 2026 09:20
GameSir hasn't revealed the launch date for the Phantom Blade Zero controller.

Phantom Blade Zero is getting a special edition controller made by GameSir

GameSir will be expanding its list of special edition controllers based on video games. It has shared a teaser at a new Phantom Blade Zero edition controller that it says will launch soon.
Habeeb Onawole, 11 Sep 2026 19:45
WARDOGS launched into Early Access on September 10 and peaked at more than 330,000 concurrent players.

WARDOGS is the new hype shooter – but it’s not smooth sailing yet

WARDOGS launched into Early Access on September 10 and is already generating plenty of discussion. Many players seem quite impressed with the shooter itself – yet its Steam reviews are currently rather mixed.
Marius Müller, 11 Sep 2026 14:46
Promotional banner for Code Vein II Ver. 2.0 update and Mask of Idris DLC.

Bandai Namco launches Code Vein II Mask of Idris expansion & patch

Bandai Namco releases the Code Vein II Mask of Idris DLC and Version 2.0 update. Discover the Forsaken World, playable Jadwiga, boss trials, and new Legacy shader.
Darryl Linington, 11 Sep 2026 13:38
Welcome to Elderfield already holds a 97% positive rating just one day after release.

Stardew Valley meets Darkest Dungeon: New Steam game launches with 97% positive reviews

Welcome to Elderfield combines the cozy country life of Stardew Valley with Lovecraftian horror and tactical combat à la Darkest Dungeon. The unusual farming RPG has just launched on Steam and already holds a 97% positive rating.
Marius Müller, 11 Sep 2026 12:06
The Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti pictured

DLSS Multi-Frame Generation is now available on RTX 3000 series GPUs thanks to modders

Modders have seemingly unlocked DLSS Multi-Frame Generation for RTX 3000 “Ampere”-based GPUs. This achievement casts doubt on NVIDIA’s repeated claim that the feature was exclusive to the RTX 5000 “Blackwell” series because of its hardware requirements.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2026 06:00
A promotional banner for Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons wants deep cuts without gatekeeping newcomers

Invoke Studios is threading a needle: reward D&D veterans without making everyone else feel like they missed the memo. Whether it pays off is another story and fans will need to wait till 2027 to find out.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Sep 2026 05:42
Ikea's Kallax mod turns into a companion voiced by Matt Perry.

Ikea announces Kallax Storageborn creation mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

It turns out Ikea's Skyrim-related announcement was for a Creation for the popular RPG game. Available for PC and Xbox, the creation mod allows players complete a quest to build a Kallax shelf that doubles as a companion that carries and oragnizes all their loot.
Habeeb Onawole, 10 Sep 2026 17:15
Official announcement artwork for Marvelous' Eternal Anima.

Final Fantasy veterans announce time-travel JRPG Eternal Anima

Marvelous unveils Eternal Anima for March 4, 2027. Discover the time-travel JRPG by Kazushige Nojima featuring Psychometry, Future Sight combat, and Switch 2.
Darryl Linington, 10 Sep 2026 13:55
Mars Attracts Sandbox Mode interface showing park management features.

Mars Attracts 1.0: Full release date, sandbox mode & updates

The dark management sim Mars Attracts launches Version 1.0 on September 24. Learn about the Sandbox Mode, new research tree, and pre-launch beta access.
Darryl Linington, 10 Sep 2026 11:06
Official key visual for RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds 1.0 release date, crossplay & raid

Jagex releases RuneScape: Dragonwilds 1.0 on September 15, 2026. Discover Ashenfall, Dragon Queen boss encounters, sorcery mechanics, and console launches.
Darryl Linington, 10 Sep 2026 10:09
A picture showcasing a character model on the right for Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 after DLSS 5 was implemented

Kingdom Come: Deliverance director defends DLSS 5 saying neural lighting restores "original vision"

Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vavra says DLSS 5’s neural rendering restores the sequel’s intended lighting, shadows, and facial detail without altering its underlying geometry. Critics argue the technology can overpolish visuals, while unofficial tests rely on a leaked build because the game isn't officially supported yet.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Sep 2026 04:50
A screengrab from Sekiro: No Defeat's Battle of the Silvergrass Fields trailer

Sekiro: No Defeat director: trailer spoils Wolf’s iconic fight

Sekiro: No Defeat director Kenichi Kutsuna criticized producer ARCH for releasing a trailer that reveals Wolf’s pivotal fight with Genichiro without his approval. The anime is receiving a limited three-week theatrical run in Japan before its global Crunchyroll debut, which has yet to be dated.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Sep 2026 20:21
SPRAWL zero combines fast-paced old-school shooter action with a cyberpunk setting, bullet time and more than 40 weapons.

Steam: Old-school FPS debuts with 94% positive reviews and launch discount

SPRAWL zero launched on September 8 and is off to a pretty strong start on Steam. The fast-paced retro shooter currently holds 94% positive reviews and has climbed to No. 4 among popular new releases. It is also 20% off at launch.
Marius Müller, 09 Sep 2026 15:13
Official promotional key artwork for Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed hits iOS and Android

THQ Nordic Mobile launches Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed for iOS and Android on September 16, 2026, with touch controls, Wasteland exploration, and a $15.99 price.
Darryl Linington, 09 Sep 2026 12:51
Official promotional key artwork for Eclipse: The Awakening.

Eclipse: The Awakening launches on September 10

Smilegate confirms NPIXEL's MMOLite MMORPG Eclipse: The Awakening officially launches in South Korea on September 10, 2026, with global release details unannounced.
Darryl Linington, 09 Sep 2026 10:50
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories key art.

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches Feb 25, 2027

Koei Tecmo announces Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories for Feb 25, 2027. Discover Karia's style changes, synthesis, and Switch 2 features.
Darryl Linington, 09 Sep 2026 09:40
A screengrab of The Legend of Zelda's film teaser banner

Nintendo shares the first teaser for live-action Legend of Zelda movie

Nintendo and Columbia Pictures unveiled the title card for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, confirming an original story inspired by the franchise’s 40-year history and an April 30, 2027 release date. The teaser’s lack of footage disappointed fans expecting a full trailer, with Nintendo directing audiences to its Nintendo Today app for future updates.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Sep 2026 06:59
The Pokemon Professor Program logo with a silhouette of Pikachu in the background

Iowa man fails to sue Nintendo and Pokemon Company International for $341,000 over background checks

An Iowa federal judge dismissed Kyle Owens’s $341,000 antitrust lawsuit against Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, ruling that background checks for Pokémon Professor volunteers were reasonable and did not restrain competition. The court also dismissed Owens’s three other pro se cases and warned that further frivolous filings could lead to sanctions.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2026 20:06
A photo of Miyamoto Musashi, the protagonist in the new Onimusha game.

Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold 1 million copies on launch day

Onimusha: The way of the Sword, the latest title in Capcom's swordplay action game, is reported to have sold over 1 million units on launch day. The game, which is the first new title in the series in over 20 years, has also increased the total sales of the franchise to over 10 million units.
Habeeb Onawole, 08 Sep 2026 15:08
Veterum launched on Steam on September 7, 2026.

Steam: Tactical fantasy RPG with unique combat debuts at 92% positive reviews

With 92% positive reviews, Veterum is off to a strong start on Steam. The tactical fantasy RPG is winning players over primarily with its deep combat system, where even weather and lighting conditions play a role.
Marius Müller, 08 Sep 2026 14:18
Official key visual for Another Eden Begins.

Another Eden Begins removes gacha for Sept 17 single-player launch

Wright Flyer Studios and Studio Prisma detail Another Eden Begins, a gacha-free remake of the mobile RPG launching September 17, 2026, on Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
Darryl Linington, 08 Sep 2026 12:23
Key promotional artwork for Final Fantasy VII: Revelation.

Final Fantasy VII: Revelation release date revealed

Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy VII: Revelation launches April 8, 2027, with a pilotable Highwind, FITS job-based combat system, and playable Cid and Vincent.
Darryl Linington, 08 Sep 2026 10:57
Key artwork for Nicalis and Edmund McMillen's Mewgenics.

Mewgenics hits PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2

Edmund McMillen's Mewgenics launches on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2. Discover the tactical grid combat, cat genetics simulation, and Nicalis console features.
Darryl Linington, 08 Sep 2026 10:18
Key promotional visual for Iron Gate Studio's Valheim 1.0 release on PC and consoles.

Valheim exits early access with Deep North biome

Iron Gate releases Valheim Version 1.0 on September 9, 2026. Discover the Deep North biome, tame rideable Moose, craft Bloodgold gear, and play on PS5 & Switch 2.
Darryl Linington, 08 Sep 2026 08:44
Countdown clock for GTA 6 unlock times shown

GTA 6 release date unlock times for PS5 revealed, but Xbox pre-orders may have advantage

The unlock times for when gamers can begin the saga of Lucia and Jason are coming into focus. According to the PlayStation Store, most players should anticipate a midnight launch on the GTA 6 release date. As a result, Xbox pre-order buyers could potentially use a region-switch trick to play first.
Adam Corsetti, 07 Sep 2026 18:22
Genshin Impact's Version 7.1 Special Program promotional art.

Genshin Impact's Version 7.1 livestream set for September 12

HoYoverse confirms the Genshin Impact Version 7.1 livestream for Sept 12, 2026. Discover the 6th anniversary rewards, 5-star selector, and new Snezhnaya banners.
Darryl Linington, 07 Sep 2026 13:24
BOMBANANA! launched on Steam on September 2, 2026.

Blind, deaf and mute: New Steam hit (96% positive) has three monkeys defusing bombs

Three monkeys, one ticking bomb and nearly impossible communication: BOMBANANA! is emerging as a new co-op hit on Steam with 96% positive reviews.
Marius Müller, 07 Sep 2026 12:14
Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 4.8 promotional art.

Persona 5: The Phantom X welcomes Version 4.8 update

Version 4.8 of Persona 5: The Phantom X adds Phantom Idol Kumi "Blitz" Katayama, the Tour de Force Sports Fest event, and a mailbox mark/favorite feature on iOS, Android, and PC.
Darryl Linington, 07 Sep 2026 11:43
Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2 promotional artwork.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2 launches Sept 9 with new Armorer class

HoYoverse releases Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2 on September 9, 2026. Discover the new Armorer class, Claret banner, Vyrium story, and all the main update details.
Darryl Linington, 07 Sep 2026 10:12
A picture of Rockstar North Edinburgh's Level Design department from the 2010s

Former Rockstar director details GTA’s two-week bug hunt as GTA VI looms

Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij says developers spent the final two weeks before GTA III through GTA IV went gold playing each game from start to finish to identify lingering bugs. It remains unclear whether Rockstar still follows the tradition as Grand Theft Auto VI approaches its November 19, 2026 release.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Sep 2026 19:36
Pixel Gun 2 key art.

Pixel Gun 2 global mobile release date set for September

Cubic Games releases Pixel Gun 2 on iOS and Android on September 7, 2026. Discover all destructible voxel arenas, loadout perks, and cross-platform PC progression.
Darryl Linington, 06 Sep 2026 11:36
GTA VI, Insomniac's Wolverine, DLSS5, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Gamescom and more, all in one place.

The biggest gaming news from August 2026

GTA VI's Netflix-paywalled trailer, EA's $55B go-private buyout, Marvel's Wolverine backlash, Elden Ring hitting Switch 2, free Witcher 3 expansions, a leaked DLSS 5, Valve's Steam Frame, and a wild month for fighting games. August 2026 had it all, and we're breaking it down in one massive recap.
Santiago Nino, 05 Sep 2026 21:03
The Nvidia RTX 4090 Founders Edition pictured

Nvidia confirms DLSS 5 is coming to RTX 40-series GPUs, but Ada Lovelace owners have no release date yet

Nvidia has confirmed that DLSS 5 will eventually support RTX 40-series GPUs, though it hasn't announced a release date, as optimization remains focused on the RTX 50 series. The compute-intensive neural rendering technology enhances lighting, shadows, and facial detail, delivering improved visual fidelity at a significant performance cost.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Sep 2026 13:07
Kayf-Life: Complete Edition launched on Steam on September 3, 2026.

Steam charts No. 1: Russian Half-Life 2 trash parody debuts with 94% positive reviews

The nearly 20-year-old Half-Life 2 parody Kayf-Life is making its Steam debut as an extensive Complete Edition – and has landed straight at No. 1 in the “Trending Free” category with 94% positive reviews.
Marius Müller, 05 Sep 2026 12:34
Elle, one of the playable protagonists from The Last of Us Part II.

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann: You haven't seen The Last of Us

Naughty Dog's studio head, Neil Druckmann, has revealed that there's more planned for The Last of Us. While no specifics were revealed, there are multiple projects, which means it might not be just be a new game.
Habeeb Onawole, 05 Sep 2026 03:16
Rogue Blight launched on Steam on September 3, 2026.

This new game blends Dark Souls with Slay the Spire and earns 96% positive reviews

The newly released Rogue Blight combines Soulslike combat with a card-based structure inspired by Slay the Spire – and has launched to 96% positive Steam reviews.
Marius Müller, 04 Sep 2026 13:02
Key promotional visual for Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara.

Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara gameplay and release date revealed

Sucker Punch reveals Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara gameplay. Discover the dual-katana combat, Mount Yōtei setting, and October 1, 2026 release date.
Darryl Linington, 04 Sep 2026 11:48
Official reveal visual for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, launching on PC and consoles in 2027.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion announced for 2027

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion adds the Skybound Eyrie, new Elder Dragon Gundoraja, and the Boost Bracer. Launches 2027 on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Darryl Linington, 04 Sep 2026 10:39
Official reveal art for Maneater 2.

Maneater 2 announced with 2027 release

Tripwire Interactive announces Maneater 2 on Unreal Engine 5. Discover the 2027 release window, Neptune's Kingdom theme park setting, and launch platform details.
Darryl Linington, 04 Sep 2026 08:28
A promotional image for GTA 6

GTA VI criminal profile system adds permanent point of no return as Jason and Lucia track separately

GTA VI reportedly introduces a five-tier criminal profile system that tracks Jason and Lucia separately, with the lowest honor state becoming permanent once reached. Rockstar says the mechanic expands player choice without restricting the series’ signature freedom, though its impact on the story remains unclear.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Sep 2026 23:53
Key promotional visual for Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris launches Sept 8 on iOS and Android

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris arrives on iOS and Android on September 8, 2026. Here are the try-before-you-buy pricing, 4-player co-op, and device details.
Darryl Linington, 03 Sep 2026 20:58
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD official gameplay.

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD release date and demo revealed

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD launches September 24 on iOS, Android, and Steam. This prequel sends players back to stop a young Vez'nan, with 15 towers, 12 heroes, 9 spells, and 18 campaign stages.
Darryl Linington, 03 Sep 2026 15:50
Key promotional visual for Transformers: Eternal War.

Transformers: Eternal War sets September 15 mobile launch date

Transformers: Eternal War launches September 15, 2026 on iOS and Android, with an original Simon Furman story pitting Autobots and Decepticons against the Chaos Legion.
Darryl Linington, 03 Sep 2026 14:05
Key promotional visual for Halloween: The Game, featuring Michael Myers.

Halloween: The Game launch details and early access schedule revealed

IllFonic and Gun Interactive reveal Halloween: The Game's September 8 release schedule, Digital Deluxe early access, pricing, and 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer mechanics.
Darryl Linington, 03 Sep 2026 13:00
Official reveal art for Resident Evil: Veronica,

Capcom Spotlight: Resident Evil Veronica update hoped for

Capcom has scheduled a 40-minute Capcom Spotlight broadcast for September 16, 2026, at Tokyo Game Show 2026, expected to feature Resident Evil Veronica plus more.
Darryl Linington, 03 Sep 2026 11:23
A picture of the ex-CEO of Savvy Games Group, Brian Ward

Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward steps down just after Saudi Arabia's $55 Billion EA buyout closes

The man who spent five years building Saudi Arabia's gaming empire is stepping aside right as its biggest purchase yet closes. The move is interesting considering its timing and broader context, as Turqi Alnowaiser, deputy governor of Saudi Arabia's PIF, takes over.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2026 20:32
Key promotional visual for The Missing Tail, featuring the royal cat and stray cat exploring a village together.

The Missing Tail revealed: Cozy co-op puzzle game requires one copy

Cozy co-op puzzle game The Missing Tail is officially announced for Steam. Here are the dual-cat gameplay details, Remote Play support, and playtest info.
Darryl Linington, 02 Sep 2026 18:54
A slide announcing Nvidia's DLSS 5 tech with NBA 2K27 in focus

Nvidia's DLSS 5 hands-on tests reveal "AI slop" backlash might have been overblown

Six months after the "AI slop" jokes, it turns out the demo that sparked all the outrage was Nvidia showing off the setting cranked to eleven, even as performance concerns persist for DLSS5.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Sep 2026 18:15
Promotional screenshot from Nordic Trolls' open-world survival game Under a Rock.

Under a Rock Steam playtest opens worldwide for Survival Crafting Fest

Gameforge and Nordic Trolls open a worldwide Steam playtest for survival-adventure Under a Rock during the PVE Survival Crafting Fest. Here is how to request access.
Darryl Linington, 02 Sep 2026 10:23

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