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50 storiesMarvel's Wolverine Scent Trails Updated, Potential Toggle Option Under Consideration
Insomniac Games released a hotfix for Marvel's Wolverine on September 18, 2026, reducing the opacity of scent trails and audio sense indicators to make them less visually intense. Players noted the change, with the feature now appearing as a 'cloudier' trail rather than a bright blue line. The update also hints at future toggleable options for the feature, though no confirmation was provided.
2 outletsGamesLeaked Rockstar Data Reveals Canceled GTA5 DLC, Early GTA6 Map Details
A leaked trove of Rockstar Games data includes remnants of a canceled GTA5 singleplayer DLC, an early version of GTA6's map, and materials related to Agent Trevor. The leak, linked to the 2022 Lapsus hack, also features scrapped content and speculative details about future expansions.
2 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation's 200GB Install Size Sparks Discussion
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the upcoming third game in the FF7 Remake trilogy, is reported to require a 200GB installation, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi. The size has drawn comparisons to previous games in the series and raised questions about hardware demands and physical disc limitations.
2 outletsGamesGTA 6 Launch Details Emerge Amid Multiplayer Rumors and Physical Soundtrack Release
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set for a November 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox, with Twitch CEO Dan Clancy anticipating a major viewership boost and potential multiplayer release next year. Rockstar has confirmed a physical soundtrack release on CD and vinyl, but not the game itself. Take-Two CEO defends delays and franchise reliance amid investor concerns.
4 outletsGamesAmplitude Studios Reflects on Early Access Evolution as 'Endless Legend 2' Launches
Amplitude Studios' 'Endless Legend 2' releases on September 17, 2026, with mixed reception, while the developer discusses shifting player expectations around early access models over the past decade.
3 outletsGamesTrails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Released, Focuses on Localization Fixes and World-Building
Nihon Falcom's Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake, released on September 17, 2026, addresses localization issues from its predecessor while maintaining the series' signature world-building and character-driven storytelling. The game improves on the first remake's flaws but retains its nostalgic charm and quest-based gameplay.
2 outletsGamesDiablo 4's Season 15 Delayed Over Server Issues, Players Discover Secret Diablo 2 Easter Egg
Blizzard's Diablo 4 Season of Hell's Legacy faced server issues on its September 15 launch, leading to a brief delay before becoming available. Players later uncovered hidden Diablo 2 content, including a secret recipe for the Stealth chestpiece, while the season features nostalgic quests and bosses from the franchise's history.
3 outletsGamesBungie Delays Marathon Update, Overhauls Live-Service Model
Bungie has delayed the September 22 Marathon update to December 8, ending its strict seasonal schedule and introducing the Symbiosis update with permanent PvE content, a social space, and improved onboarding. The studio also announced a smaller October 6 update to reset progression and economy.
3 outletsGamesLies of P Publisher Files Trademark for 'Wonders of O' Sequel, Likely Based on Wizard of Oz
Neowiz, publisher of Lies of P, has filed an EU trademark for 'Wonders of O,' with sources suggesting it could be a sequel adapting L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz.' The original game's post-credits scene hinted at a Dorothy character, fueling speculation. Developers have not confirmed details, but a 2023 documentary mentioned the sequel's development.
3 outletsGamesGTA 5 Modder Adds 235 Destructible 'Flock' Surveillance Cameras to Los Santos
A new GTA 5 mod called GTALPR places 235 functioning Flock-style license plate reader cameras across Los Santos, letting players photograph themselves, rack up wanted levels, and destroy the cameras for in-game cash, all as commentary on the real-world surveillance company.
3 outletsGamesWardogs Launches in Early Access to Huge Demand, Strained Servers, and a 2028 Console Window
Bulkhead's 100-player military shooter Wardogs launched into Steam Early Access to explosive player numbers, brief server outages, and news that PS5 and Xbox versions are planned for 2028.
3 outletsGamesMarvel's Wolverine Reviews Land as a Rare Mixed Bag for Insomniac and PlayStation
Critics have given Marvel's Wolverine a lukewarm reception, with a Metacritic score of 77 marking it as the lowest-rated PlayStation Studios game since the PS5 launched in 2020, even as some reviewers praise its take on Logan's character.
3 outletsGamesMarvel's Wolverine Reviews: Insomniac's Gory X-Men Epic Draws Mixed but Mostly Positive Reactions
Two reviews of Insomniac Games' PS5-exclusive Marvel's Wolverine, released September 15, 2026, agree the game delivers a strong original story and brutal combat, but differ on how well the fighting system holds up and how memorable the overall experience is.
2 outletsGamesMarvel's Wolverine: Reviews Praise Logan's Softer Side, But Call Combat and Story Repetitive
Insomniac's linear, claws-out take on Wolverine wins reviewers over with a surprisingly gentle Logan and pointed mutant-persecution themes, but critics across outlets say the hack-and-slash combat and fractured plot keep the PS5 game from reaching the heights of the studio's Spider-Man series.
5 outletsGamesForza Horizon 6’s British Automotive Series Brings New Dealership and Treasure Hunt
Playground Games' latest Festival Playlist update for Forza Horizon 6 introduces a temporary British-themed car dealership and a new weekly treasure hunt, both tied to the ongoing British Automotive series.
2 outletsGamesLeaker Releases Alleged Prototype of Project Dream, the Canceled SNES RPG That Became Banjo-Kazooie
A prototype build of Rare's canceled SNES RPG Project Dream, an early ancestor of Banjo-Kazooie, has surfaced online. The leaker says they released it now to protest Microsoft's treatment of Rare and the games industry at large.
2 outletsGamesIkea Releases Official Skyrim Mod Starring Matt Berry as a Talking Shelf
Ikea has launched a free Skyrim mod called 'Kallax Storageborn,' turning its famous shelf into a fully voiced companion played by Matt Berry, complete with its own questline.
2 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker's Latest Hotfix Fixes Bugs — And Removes a Beloved Red Pipe
Rebel Wolves has released hotfix 1.0.4 for The Blood of Dawnwalker, addressing stability issues, quest blockers, and a viral placeholder asset, while also stopping dead NPCs from starting conversations.
2 outletsGamesNintendo's Second September Direct Floods Switch 2 With Ports, But Skips Duskbloods Date and Mario
A day after its Zelda 40th anniversary showcase, Nintendo held a roughly 45-minute Direct focused on Switch 2 games arriving this winter and beyond. The show leaned heavily on ports and remasters, delivered one major new game reveal in 2D side-scroller Metroid Ravenous, and closed with a new 3D Kirby title — while leaving out a release date for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods and any new 3D Mario reveal.
5 outletsGamesNintendo Reveals Kirby and the World Beyond, an Open-World Kirby Adventure for Switch 2
A new Kirby title, Kirby and the World Beyond, was revealed during a Nintendo Direct showcase, introducing what appears to be the series' first open-world entry. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027, ahead of Kirby's 35th anniversary.
4 outletsGamesNintendo Announces Metroid Ravenous, a New 2D Sequel to Metroid Dread
During a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid game for Switch 2 launching January 28, 2027, that appears to continue the story of Metroid Dread.
5 outletsGamesNintendo Reveals Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Switch 2, Sets November 5 Release
During a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo unveiled the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, confirming a November 5, 2026 release, a $59.99 price point, new gameplay features, and a wave of Triforce-themed hardware.
2 outletsGamesSteam Achievement Database Exposes Suspected Details for Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts IV, and Dozens of Unannounced Games
Achievement-tracking site Exophase briefly displayed what appear to be achievement lists for numerous unreleased and unannounced games, including Persona 6 and Kingdom Hearts IV, in what the site's owner says may have been a Valve-side error rather than an intentional leak.
2 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy VII Revelation Directors Ask Fans Not to Spoil the Ending for Each Other
At a PAX West 2026 panel, Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi and battle director Teruki Endo detailed new characters and combat systems in Revelation, while urging fans to experience the game's conclusion for themselves rather than through outside explanations.
2 outletsGamesPS5 Emulator Runs GTA 5 at Up to 60 FPS, Though Only for a Few Minutes
The KytyPS5 emulator has advanced rapidly, running the PS5 version of Grand Theft Auto 5 at up to 60 FPS before crashing, alongside progress on several other PS5 titles.
2 outletsGamesHalloween: The Game Quietly Removes Closet 'Sex Minigame' Amid Backlash Over Underage Characters
IllFonic's asymmetrical multiplayer game based on the Halloween franchise has removed a minigame that let two players' characters have sex in a closet for buffs, just days into its deluxe-edition early access period. The change wasn't mentioned in patch notes, but players and outlets have linked it to concerns that the mechanic allowed adult characters, including 56-year-old Samuel Loomis, to pair with underage playable teens like 17-year-old Laurie Strode or Annie Brackett.
3 outletsGamesOnimusha: Way of the Sword's Parry System Wins Over Skeptics, Reviewers Say
Multiple reviewers who admit fatigue with parry mechanics in modern action games say Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword stands out thanks to layered defensive options, strong sound design, and a slow-building combat system that rewards patience.
2 outletsGamesPersona 4 Revival: New Kanji Voice Actor Revealed as Atlus Details Bigger Changes to Marie and Remake Approach
Atlus unveiled Daman Mills as the new voice of Kanji Tatsumi during a PAX West panel for Persona 4 Revival, while separate Gamescom interviews with producer Kazuhisa Wada detailed how the remake is expanding on Persona 4 Golden and reworking the character Marie.
2 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker Tops 1 Million Sales Within Days of Launch
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has surpassed one million copies sold shortly after release, drawing praise for its time-limited quest design and reaching strong concurrent player numbers on Steam.
3 outletsGamesNintendo Set to Host Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Expectations Run High
Nintendo will air a 30-minute Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with speculation pointing to an Ocarina of Time remake showcase, a first look at the Zelda movie, and possibly more.
2 outletsGamesDouble Fine Unveils Thank You Bus Driver, First Game Since Splitting From Xbox
Double Fine has announced Thank You Bus Driver, a comedic transit sim where players must keep passengers in line by slapping rule-breakers, marking the studio's first release since regaining independence from Xbox Game Studios.
2 outletsGamesGTA 6: Release Date, Platforms, Price and the Growing PC Speculation
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X, with pricing, setting and gameplay details now confirmed following an Extended Look trailer — while speculation grows that a PC version could arrive sooner than the series' usual one-year wait.
1 outletGamesValve Deliberately Leaked Left 4 Dead 2's Cinematic Trailer to Get Around ESRB Restrictions, Former Writer Reveals
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek says the studio intentionally leaked Left 4 Dead 2's cinematic trailer online after the ESRB refused to allow its official release, part of a broader clash with ratings boards over the game's violence and profanity.
3 outletsGamesFable Reboot Ditched NPC Randomizer Tool to Keep Albion's 1,000 Characters Believable
Playground Games scrapped an early tool that would have randomized traits for Fable's 1,000 NPCs after finding the results—like vegan butchers or pacifist weaponsmiths—didn't make sense, opting instead to hand-craft every character.
1 outletGamesBioWare Vet Says Studio Doesn't Need Outside Help on Next Mass Effect—But Executives Are the Wildcard
Armando Troisi, a cinematic designer on the original Mass Effect trilogy, says BioWare's remaining veteran staff already have what they need to make the next Mass Effect game. Coverage of his comments also raises concerns about EA's ownership and management, including a new $55 billion buyout involving Saudi Arabian and Jared Kushner investment.
2 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker: A Vampire RPG Draws Comparisons, Mods, and Deep Dives Across Gaming Outlets
Rebel Wolves' new vampire RPG, from developers who previously worked on The Witcher 3, has prompted a wave of coverage—from satirical takes and modding trends to detailed ending guides, romance walkthroughs, and a running community readthrough.
4 outletsGamesDLSS 5 Debuts With NBA 2K27 — and Already Finds Its Way to AMD GPUs
Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 image tech has launched officially with NBA 2K27, appearing under the more low-key name 'DLSS Neural Rendering.' Reviewers report striking visual gains but heavy performance costs, and modders have already gotten a version running — barely — on AMD Radeon cards.
3 outletsGamesKamiya Talks Scalebound Revival, Then Threatens to Sue Fans Over Funding Rumors
Hideki Kamiya says he'd love to bring back the canceled Xbox project Scalebound, but he's also been sparring online with users who accuse him of diverting its budget to fund Bayonetta 2.
3 outletsGamesRockstar Censors GTA 6 Extended Trailer on China's Bilibili Platform
Rockstar Games uploaded a blurred version of its GTA 6 extended gameplay trailer to the Chinese platform Bilibili, covering scenes of dancing, smoking, blood and underwear, even though an uncensored version remains available elsewhere, including on Rockstar's own website in China.
2 outletsGamesGTA 6 Preview Details Refueling, Sleep Tracking, and Driving Physics
New details from a Rockstar-overseen preview reveal how Grand Theft Auto 6 handles vehicle refueling, character health simulation, and driving physics, according to YouTuber TGG and comments from co-studio head Rob Nelson.
2 outletsGamesPolygon Guides Detail Onimusha: Way of the Sword's Sword Skins, Puzzles, and Hidden Treasures
A set of Polygon guides lays out how to unlock cosmetic sword skins, solve a mask puzzle in Nijo-jo Castle, hunt flying Kubi Akari enemies, and find hidden treasure chests in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
2 outletsGamesDLSS 5 Launches in NBA 2K27 as Modders Rush to Unlock It on Older Nvidia Cards and Even AMD GPUs
Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering tech has officially launched in NBA 2K27, exclusive to RTX 50-series GPUs for now. But modders have already ported it to RTX 40, 30, and 20-series cards — and even AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs — pressuring Nvidia to promise RTX 40-series support, while separate mods are unlocking Multi-Frame Generation on older Nvidia hardware too.
4 outletsGamesCDPR Says The Witcher 4 Won't Look Like a 'Generic' UE5 Game, While Witcher 1 Remake Waits on Its Tech
CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski addresses concerns that The Witcher 4's switch to Unreal Engine 5 could make it blend in with other UE5 titles, while the studio confirms The Witcher 1 Remake has been sidelined as development resources focus on The Witcher 4 and a new Witcher 3 expansion.
1 outletGamesNintendo Sets Two Back-to-Back Directs, Including a Zelda 40th Anniversary Showcase
Nintendo has confirmed a dedicated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, followed by a general Nintendo Direct on September 9 focused on winter Switch 2 titles, with a Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream to follow.
5 outletsGamesPreviews Paint Mixed but Intrigued Picture of Mass Effect Successor Exodus
Four outlets got early hands-on time with Archetype Entertainment's sci-fi RPG Exodus, from veterans of the Mass Effect trilogy. Reactions ranged from cautious excitement to skepticism about writing, with zero-gravity combat and a time-dilation-based choice system standing out as talking points.
5 outletsGamesOpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra, Touting 'AGI Era' Capabilities Amid Safety Concerns Over Hidden Reasoning
OpenAI's newest model, GPT-6 Astra, posts sweeping benchmark gains and can operate computers like a human, prompting president Greg Brockman to declare the start of the 'AGI era.' But AI safety researchers are raising alarms over a new reasoning technique that makes the model's thought process harder to monitor.
3 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Gets April 2027 Release Date, Simultaneous Launch Across All Platforms
Square Enix used Sony's State of Play to confirm that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the closing chapter of the FF7 Remake trilogy, will launch April 8, 2027, on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S and PC at once, alongside new gameplay details, a physical edition with a caveat, and a surprise demo for Final Fantasy Resonance.
4 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Set for April 8, 2027, With Sephiroth and Vincent Story DLC to Follow
Square Enix confirmed during a PlayStation State of Play that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch April 8, 2027, and revealed a two-part Story Expansion Pass focused on Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine, extending the remake trilogy's story beyond the base game.
4 outletsGamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation: Editions, Pricing, and Physical Release Details Explained
Square Enix has revealed a wide range of purchasing options for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, from a discounted trilogy bundle to a $350 Collector's Edition with a Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth statue — along with a notable change to how the physical release works.
4 outletsGamesMiyazaki Addresses Long-Running 'Foot Fetish' Rumor in New Interview
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki discussed recurring hand and foot imagery in his games during an interview with The Guardian, saying he's not sure where the online rumor about his supposed preoccupation with feet originated.
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