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Blizzard has revealed long-range plans for Diablo 5 and a new StarCraft, promising major releases in 2029 and 2030 while facing significant pressure.
Echo Weaver combines hand-crafted Metroidvania exploration, time-loop puzzles and knowledge-based progression into an intriguing platforming adventure for modern consoles and PC.
Sony may be gaming’s public-relations villain in 2026, but PlayStation’s hardware lead and GTA 6 revenue could still deliver a decisive win.
Blizzard has ended plans for further Diablo 4 expansions, but seasonal stories will continue as the studio prepares Sanctuary’s next chapter in Diablo 5.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 introduces a fallen legend, a new director and a bold visual identity built around light, music and the limits of escape.
Blizzard’s StarCraft shooter is targeting 2030, with a Terran Marine campaign, open-world exploration and a possible third-person perspective.
Crystal Lake’s new trailer reveals Pam Voorhees, a revised Jason timeline, grisly murders and an eight-episode Peacock premiere arriving this October.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has proposed slowing frontier AI development, warning that autonomous agent swarms could soon threaten the internet.
These ten overlooked GameCube games explore inventive RPGs, shooters, adventures and strategy experiments that deserve another look from retro players today.
Blizzard and CD Projekt Red have revealed an Overwatch crossover with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, alongside new Battle.net and Diablo 4 plans.
World of Warcraft: Forever expands the Classic formula with subtle quests, updated presentation, flexible systems and a strange new dungeon experience.
Buddy’s killer unicorn has a clever premise, but Danny DeVito’s twisted 2002 comedy Death to Smoochy remains the stronger children’s television satire.
Anne Hathaway plays the mysterious Verity Crawford in a tense adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling thriller, directed by Michael Showalter and due in cinemas on 2 October.
The SCP Foundation disputes A24’s claims around V/H/S: SCP, pointing to Creative Commons rules and concerns about exclusive control over its shared universe.
Guns of Eschaton combines precise weak-point shooting, Western weapons and Soulslike checkpoints in a tense apocalypse unfolding before your eyes.
No Man’s Sky’s Cosmos update lets players claim space stations and build in open space, but the privilege demands serious wealth and reputation.
Na Hong-jin’s Hope swaps slow-burn horror for relentless science-fiction action, unusual alien creatures and a tense story about survival, fear and human nature.
Brian De Palma’s Dressed to Kill remains a stylish, provocative 105-minute thriller, blending Hitchcockian suspense, slasher mechanics and a deeply dated psychological twist.
Polyarc, the studio behind acclaimed VR adventures Moss and Moss: Book II, is closing after nearly 12 years of development.
DC’s Jonah Hex enters supernatural horror as a six-issue series explores guilt, redemption and an unsettling visual world shaped by colourist Toni-Marie Griffin.
Redeem these three Genshin Impact version 7.1 livestream codes for Primogems, Mora and Adventurer’s EXP before their 15 September expiry.
Danganronpa 2×2’s recommended RTX 4070 and 32GB RAM specification has puzzled fans, especially as the visual-novel remake faces soaring memory prices.
BlizzCon 2026 delivered major news for Diablo, Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone and StarCraft, including new games, expansions and returning classics.
Blizzard is bringing World of Warcraft villain Xal’atath to Heroes of the Storm, marking the game’s biggest update in years.
Blizzard’s MOBA receives its first new hero since 2020, with Xal’atath’s arrival potentially signalling renewed support for Heroes of the Storm.
Blizzard has announced a Diablo animated series for Netflix at BlizzCon 2026, while teasing possible future adaptations of Overwatch and Warcraft.
Blizzard has confirmed a new StarCraft open-world shooter, but its grim cinematic reveal comes with a distant 2030 release window and few concrete details.
Blizzard has announced an animated Diablo series for Netflix, but release timing, animation partners and story details remain unconfirmed.
Blizzard has confirmed StarCraft will return in 2030 as an open-world shooter, marking a major departure from the celebrated real-time strategy series.
Never After Dark combines Japanese supernatural horror, a practical mirror ritual and a human threat in Dave Boyle’s distinctive new haunted-house film.
Blizzard reveals Doctrine, a vampire-inspired Overwatch support hero, alongside a new Icelandic escort map, character reworks and returning cosmetics.
Blizzard is radically reworking Roadhog and Sombra in Overwatch, including Sombra’s move from damage to support, alongside new hero Doctrine.
Blizzard has revealed Doctrine, a vampiric support hero, alongside Watchpoint: Grímsvötn and returning Dokiwatch content for Overwatch 2 Season 5.
Blizzard has confirmed Diablo 5 for spring 2029, promising a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary, Diablo’s return and more details at BlizzCon 2026.
Blizzard has teased Diablo 5 for spring 2029, while Diablo 4 receives the Amazon class, a history-themed season and a Nintendo Switch 2 collection.
Blizzard is bringing the Amazon back to Diablo 4 in 2027, alongside a 30th-anniversary season and a Switch 2 collection launching in 2026.
Hearthstone’s Reign of the Black Empire expansion launches October 20, adding Assemble, Apparitions, The Journey and the Monk class in March.
Blizzard has revealed Hearthstone’s Reign of the Black Empire expansion, its Assemble keyword, and the Monk class coming in 2027.
Blizzard has confirmed a 2027 window for World of Warcraft: The Last Titan, while Midnight’s Eclipse patch prepares to close the current story.
Warcraft 3: Reforged receives a free visual and feature overhaul alongside Forsaken Kingdom, a paid campaign following Arthas and Sylvanas after Lordaeron’s fall.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 price rise is being backed by Zelda, a growing software catalogue and a persuasive 2027 release runway.
Blizzard has confirmed World of Warcraft Forever, a level-60 Classic Plus experience with new zones, quests, dungeons, raids and a November launch.
World of Warcraft: Forever brings new zones, quests, dungeons and raids to a level-60 Classic+ adventure set within the game’s first year.
BlizzCon 2026 delivered announcements for Diablo, StarCraft, Warcraft, Overwatch and Hearthstone, including new games, expansions, heroes and release dates.
Warcraft 3 returns to its story-driven roots with Forsaken Kingdom, a two-part campaign and major free update for Reforged.
Blizzard has unveiled World of Warcraft: The Last Titan, the 12th expansion and final Worldsoul Saga chapter, due sometime in 2027.
From time-travelling adventures to cyberpunk mysteries, these five science-fiction series offer smart, memorable viewing without requiring a paid streaming subscription.
Lucasfilm’s Star Wars 50th-anniversary publishing slate includes new graphic novels, comics, horror stories, reference books and art books arriving from 2026.
Doctrine brings vampire-inspired support gameplay to Overwatch with Infuse, drone healing, a health-changing ultimate and difficult perk choices.
Blizzard has revealed Diablo 5’s Plague Knight, a disease-spreading warrior, alongside new details about the caravan hub and procedurally generated dungeons.
The Vermilion Mask director Tetsuaki Watanabe explains why Crunchyroll’s new fantasy anime uses clear, classic action direction inspired by the 1990s.
From Shinobi 3D to Ever Oasis, these ten overlooked Nintendo 3DS games deliver inventive combat, memorable worlds and excellent reasons to revisit the handheld.
Brandon Sanderson’s reading recommendations span classic quests, elaborate magic systems, political fantasy and recent adventures from ten acclaimed authors.
Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection brings the complete action RPG to Switch 2, with stable handheld play and confirmed Joy-Con 2 mouse support.
World of Warcraft is bringing back Wrath of the Lich King in a limited-time remix, with rapid progression, unusual powers and rewards arriving in 2027.
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 returns to Netflix on 17 September with 10 new animated episodes, a supernatural Hawkins mystery and a fast season turnaround.
Netflix’s Steps gives Cinderella’s misunderstood stepsister Lilith a magical adventure about identity, inclusion, sisterhood and challenging fairy-tale ideas of perfection.
David Bowie’s Labyrinth remains a landmark fantasy film, blending Jim Henson’s puppetry, memorable music and a legendary Goblin King performance.
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek trilogy divided fans, but its bold reboot restored Paramount’s confidence and helped launch a new era of Star Trek television.
Shaun the Sheep heads into spooky territory with a Halloween adventure featuring a ruined pumpkin patch, a missing Farmer and a mysterious beast.
Ocarina of Time looks like a fairy tale, but cursed families, undead monsters, torture dungeons and Dead Hand reveal Nintendo’s surprisingly dark horror streak.
Woodrunner Games’ Croak turns a hand-drawn Frog Prince, sticky tongue and pinball movement into an approachable precision platformer for 2026.
Ace Combat 8’s developers built specialised cloud technology to improve visual realism, tactical depth and performance across its vast aerial battlefields.
A Roblox creator was removed from RDC 2026 after protesting child-safety policies, highlighting legal and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the platform.
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil aims to capture the panic, scarce resources and vulnerable perspective that make the games frightening, rather than simply copying their heroes.
Wahlap’s GTI Asia China Expo 2026 lineup includes Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune Ignition, Battle Through The Heavens, Pokémon Spot and more.
GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders overwhelmed PlayStation Direct, while retailer stock shifted quickly and eBay listings climbed as high as $195.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link remains a challenging, distinctive Nintendo classic and an ideal retro adventure for a focused weekend campaign.
Resident Evil 2: Arcade returns to US testing with all five stages, while Taiko No Tatsujin receives another UK trial with online features enabled.
Ikea’s Kallax shelf enters Skyrim as a free Xbox and PC mod, bringing Matt Berry’s voice, a dedicated questline, magical storage and an IKEA shout.
Metroid Ravenous gives Samus Aran a furious new voice, contrasting sharply with Metroid Prime 4 and revealing a far more aggressive side of the bounty hunter.
The September Nintendo Direct showed the Switch 2 handling some ports well, while demanding open-world games exposed worrying performance limits.
Silent Hill f and Urban Myth Dissolution Center join forces for new artwork, a discounted Steam bundle and a free browser mystery game.
The Sinking City 2 turns Frogwares’ detective series into a focused survival horror adventure, delivering memorable monsters, strong weapons and an appropriately grim ending.
Hideo Kojima praises Kane Parsons’ Backrooms and hints that the filmmakers could work together after the film’s Japanese premiere Q&A.
An alleged playable SNES build of Rare’s cancelled Project Dream has surfaced online, revealing more about the RPG that became Banjo-Kazooie.
Xbox will publish Hideo Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation cancelled its involvement, while the project’s film and television ambitions remain part of the deal.
PlayStation’s cancellation of Hideo Kojima’s Physint and Xbox’s unexpected publishing deal have sparked debate about creative ambition, strategy and console-industry confidence.
Dontnod has reported falling revenue, reduced liquid assets and possible job cuts, raising serious questions about the studio’s ability to continue beyond January 2027.
Explore 19 standout cosplay looks from Paris Japan Expo, featuring characters from Resident Evil, Zelda, One Piece, Dark Souls and more.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation expands its open world, refines optional rewards and introduces new combat possibilities for Cid, Vincent and the Highwind.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi explains the trilogy’s evolving gameplay, character choices, environmental themes and all-or-nothing finale.
Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy VII Revelation proves the series can grow beyond traditional JRPG design while keeping classic turn-based possibilities open.
September 2026’s PS Plus Game Catalog is smaller than August’s update, but Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Mega Man X Command Mission and more merit attention.
Nintendo’s US Customer Appreciation Sale runs from 13 to 26 September, with up to 30% off games, bundles, accessories, amiibo and clothing.
Ubisoft has confirmed a Steam trial designed to keep Connect features available while removing the need to install or launch its separate PC client.
Marvel’s Wolverine delivers a polished, linear superhero adventure with powerful mutant themes, satisfying claw combat and enough repetition to blunt its strongest ideas.
Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 sold out at major retailers, while resellers listed the themed console for up to US$985 before launch.
Callina Liang’s Chun-Li training transformed her legs so dramatically that the Street Fighter movie’s stunt double needed padding to match her physique.
Marvel’s Wolverine has earned a respectable but muted critical response, making Insomniac’s superhero adventure Sony’s lowest-rated first-party PS5 release so far.
BlizzCon 2026 could deliver major World of Warcraft news, a mysterious Camelot reveal and the long-awaited return of StarCraft.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts with Savvy Games Group, creating a larger global gaming organisation.
GTA 6’s six-hour Netflix preview generated about 100,000 sign-ups, but the campaign ranked third among the platform’s biggest subscriber surges of the year.
A California lawsuit challenges Sony’s claim that customers understand digital games are licensed, not owned, despite PlayStation’s repeated ownership language.
Team Cherry’s Sea of Sorrows expansion has revived the familiar Silksong waiting game, with fans watching closely for news from the quiet indie studio.
Rebounder combines instant retries, explosive movement and comic-book sci-fi presentation to make challenging platforming feel fast, readable and rewarding.
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother turns palace intrigue into an investigation adventure with original mysteries, crafting and exploration.
A mysterious Project Espresso playtest may be Fairgames, offering the first possible gameplay glimpse of PlayStation’s delayed multiplayer heist shooter since 2023.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will ship physically with part of the game delivered as a download, prompting concerns about preservation, cost and quality.
Blocks for Babies combines falling-block puzzles, roguelike upgrades and Doom-inspired shooting in one funny, unsettling arcade-style experiment.
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