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Xbox Game Pass September 2026 wave 2 adds Kernel Hearts, Minecraft Dungeons II and Dune: Awakening, while several games prepare to leave.
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Pokémon’s 30th anniversary TCG launch is facing steep retailer markups, questionable early access and collector pressure ahead of release.
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Make Some Noise season 5 brings Vic Michaelis back alongside Dropout regulars, new guest hosts and the Noise Boys for 15 episodes of improv chaos.
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The Kingdom Hearts x Fortnite trailer recreates Kingdom Hearts 2’s opening with keyblades, familiar action and a powerful dose of musical nostalgia.
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Black Ops 7 Season 6 launches at 2 a.m. AET on 18 September in eastern Australia, with The Haunting, new maps and Zombies content.
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Marvel’s Wolverine delivers one outstanding gameplay sequence by taking away Logan’s sight, but its inventive use of his powers deserved a larger role.
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Control Resonant will let players fine-tune combat difficulty, accessibility and sensory options without locking trophies behind customised settings.
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Apex Legends’ Street Fighter 6 crossover adds a melee-focused Wildcard mode, four playable fighters, eight skins and new event rewards from 22 September.
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Marvel’s Wolverine offers two striking cartoon costumes, but their bright cel-shaded designs clash badly with Logan’s violent story and most serious scenes.
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The Forsaken Kingdom trades Warcraft 3’s familiar base building for RPG storytelling, while Blizzard considers how community feedback could shape future campaigns.
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Target stores are reportedly introducing stricter queues, security measures and purchase limits for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG release on September 16.
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AI leaders are calling for restraint while Nvidia shares fall, putting renewed focus on the money, chips and data centres behind the boom.
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Atomfall offers Fallout fans a tense, choice-driven adventure through an alternate-history Lake District, but Game Pass access ends on 30 September 2026.
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Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer says crunch is unavoidable, while the studio checks applicants’ social media and links financial rewards to Wardogs’ success.
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God of War Laufey arrives in February 2027 with Sony under pressure, as Marvel’s Wolverine raises questions about PlayStation’s blockbuster formula.
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Kasmina, Enigma Sage has surged more than 1,000% after a Reality Fracture combo revealed a potential turn-three Magic: The Gathering finish.
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From heartfelt celebrations to elaborate traps, these are the 10 standout Game Changer episodes that best showcase Dropout’s comedy and game design.
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Focus Entertainment says it has filed formal legal complaints after threatening messages aimed at employees escalated across its gaming communities.
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Diablo 4 Season 15 has been delayed after widespread login errors disrupted its 30th anniversary launch, with some early progress potentially at risk.
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Xbox says previously announced Game Pass Ultimate day-one releases remain unchanged, while rumours point to major subscription changes in 2027.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave began with eight planned protagonists before becoming a five-character story built around four converging heroes.
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Blizzard explains why Diablo 5 was announced so early, pointing to experienced developers, established technology and early community feedback ahead of spring 2029.
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The latest GTA 6 previews answer some major gameplay questions, but customisation, PC timing, online play, casting and alligator ownership remain uncertain.
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From Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy to Resident Evil and Australian co-op adventure Big Walk, these are the best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play now.
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Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes snowman strips turned winter fun into dark visual comedy, from snow sharks and surgery to disturbing effigies.
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Gregory Maguire’s new Oz novel, Galinda: A Charmed Childhood, explores the Good Witch’s early life before its 29 September 2026 release.
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Spider-Noir won five Emmys and became Marvel’s most-awarded show, but Prime Video cancelled the Nicolas Cage-led detective series after one season.
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Finished Dungeon Crawler Carl? These five LitRPG series offer monsters, progression systems, dark comedy, cosy fantasy and complete digital adventures for your next read.
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter delivers a heartfelt Liberl adventure with improved localisation, memorable characters and an inviting path into Nihon Falcom’s expansive RPG series.
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The 2026 Street Fighter film reaches cinemas on 16 October with a tournament-focused story, a familiar cast and action inspired by Capcom’s arcade series.
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Shrek is back in Netflix’s global top five, 25 years after release, as its all-ages humour and memorable voice cast continue attracting viewers.
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Xbox Game Pass’s second September 2026 wave includes Ninja Gaiden 4, Dune: Awakening, Black Ops 6 and two major day-one releases.
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HBO’s Harry Potter series has cast Moaning Myrtle, Arthur Weasley and Colin Creevey as filming continues for the upcoming Chamber of Secrets season.
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PokeWorlds Online transforms Hytale into a Pokémon-inspired multiplayer RPG, complete with battles, storage, stats and plans for custom regions.
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The art director behind Majora’s Mask has defended an AI-assisted 3D shooter prototype after criticism from Japanese users raised wider questions about game development.
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Warcraft 3: Reforged hides two undiscovered bonus levels in its Forsaken Kingdom campaign, challenging players to uncover their secrets.
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Stephen Root confirms he plays Brian Heder in GTA 6, making official what many viewers suspected after hearing his unmistakable voice.
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Marvel’s Wolverine stands out for its detailed combat damage, distinctive costume destruction and unexpectedly meticulous depiction of Logan’s body hair.
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Persona 6 will receive a physical Nintendo Switch 2 release, while Sega has yet to confirm whether Xbox players will get a boxed edition.
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Sony has stopped a fan-made The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod after months of development, leaving the series’ online future uncertain.
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