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Manhattan in Control Resonant shown

Control Resonant Steam build leaks before release date, giving pirates early access

Control Resonant early access isn't an option for Xbox or PC players. Still, hackers have distributed a working Steam build a day in advance of its September 24th release date. An increasing number of AAA games with costly pre-order previews have fallen victim to piracy.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Sep 2026 18:13
Logitech G Pro X 3 Lightspeed gaming headset in black shown

Logitech G Pro X 3 Lightspeed gaming headset debuts with new mic and longer battery life

The Logitech G Pro X 3 Lightspeed introduces a new microphone for more authentic-sounding recordings. 50 mm graphene drivers are back, but battery life is 20 hours longer than the Pro X2. The wireless gaming headset will cost buyers $249.99/€279.99 and ships on October 8th.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Sep 2026 18:01
PS6 and Project Helix are expected in late 2027.

Insider hints at PS6, Xbox Helix performance as they progress towards 2027 launch

There have been reports of the PS6 being pushed to 2028, but it seems more likely that both the Sony and Microsoft consoles will launch late next year. A credible insider has now shared what stage of development their APUs are in.
Vineet Washington, 23 Sep 2026 16:56
Official promotional artwork for EA Sports FC 27.

EA Sports FC 27 launches this September 2026

EA Sports FC 27 launches globally on September 25 across consoles and PC. Explore The Grounds open world, Career Mode overhauls, and full FC 27 Lite details surrounding the launch.
Darryl Linington, 23 Sep 2026 12:32
RPCS3 adds another game to "Playable" list that uses the PS3's PS Move controllers pictured here.

RPCS3 announces another PS3 game enters "Playable" list, promises more games soon

Another day, another RPCS3 win. This time around, the RPCS3 team has announced that a new Sony PlayStation 3 game is now fully playable on the PS3 emulator. RPCS3 keeps improving, and the team promises that more updates are in the works.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Sep 2026 11:47
St. Amelia street shown in Silent Hill: Townfall

Early access Silent Hill: Townfall reviews warn poor performance may sour release date

Silent Hill: Townfall reviews during early access hint at a rocky release date reception. Stuttering interrupts the otherwise engaging narrative and haunting visuals. Frame rate drops in Konami’s Unreal Engine 5 title plague both the Steam and PS5 versions.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Sep 2026 05:29
A promotional poster for Physint

Hideo Kojima says Xbox-backed Physint could be his best-selling game ever

Hideo Kojima predicts Physint, now backed by Xbox after Sony withdrew funding, could become his best-selling game when it launches sometime after 2030. Kojima said he was shocked but immediately returned to work, with the project’s plot, design, and storyboards complete and 3D character modeling underway.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Sep 2026 02:48
Banner for Control Resonant Digital Deluxe Edition is shown

Control Resonant PS5 exclusive early access irks buyers as release date approaches

Despite Digital Deluxe pre-orders costing the same on all platforms, Control Resonant early access is PlayStation-only. The PS5 exclusive opportunity started on September 22nd, two days before its release date. Remedy Entertainment has also announced pre-load and unlock times.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Sep 2026 01:42
The boot screen of Hoshino's special SEGA MEGA CD

Sega’s custom 1991 Sonic Mega CD BIOS resurfaces online

Hidden Palace has released a rare custom Mega CD BIOS created for Sonic Team creative director Kazuyuki Hoshino in 1991, featuring a personalized Sonic boot screen and modified revision text. The dumped EPROM offers a glimpse into Sega’s early CD development culture, though how the one-off gift left the company and resurfaced decades later remains unknown.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Sep 2026 19:35
Halo: Campaign Evolved (pictured here) is now the last Halo game by Halo Studios.

Activision wants to make the best Halo ever, as Xbox reset eliminates core Halo Studios

The next Halo game will come from Call of Duty publisher Activision. Xbox has announced the next phase of its reset, and it includes major rearrangements, putting Halo in the hands of a purpose-built team within Activision.
Vineet Washington, 22 Sep 2026 18:38
A screengrab of the alleged footage of the GoldenEye 007 SNES port

An alleged GoldenEye 007 port runs on the SNES thanks to an AI-coded renderer using the Super FX2 co-processor

A developer claims to have ported GoldenEye 007 to an emulated SNES equipped with a 2MB Super FX2 chip, using AI models to build and debug much of the renderer. With no public ROM or independent testing available, doubts persist over whether the technically ambitious footage is authentic.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Sep 2026 16:23
Edge of Memories official promotional artwork.

Edge of Memories gets official release date

Nacon and Midgar Studio confirm Edge of Memories launches Nov 5, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Explore Unreal Engine 5 action combat and soundtrack details.
Darryl Linington, 22 Sep 2026 15:27
Promotional artwork for Marvel's Wolverine.

Insomniac denies AI use in Marvel's Wolverine

Insomniac Games confirms Marvel's Wolverine contains zero generative AI assets, explaining that a viral, distorted bathroom sign is actually a UV map rendering bug the studio is fixing.
Darryl Linington, 22 Sep 2026 14:33
Sony PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller pictured here is fully compatible with RPCS3.

First time ever: RPCS3 emulator plays one of most CPU-heavy PS3 games at 60+ FPS

RPCS3, the world's best Sony PlayStation 3 emulator, has now announced that the emulator can run Twisted Metal at more than 60 FPS. Twisted Metal is one of the most CPU-intensive games, per the RPCS3 team.
Fawad Murtaza, 22 Sep 2026 12:41
Graveyard Keeper 2 launches on PC & consoles.

Graveyard Keeper 2 arrives on all platforms

Graveyard Keeper 2 is officially out now on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2. tinyBuild's sequel brings zombie automation, town rebuilding, and Grand Inquisitor combat.
Darryl Linington, 22 Sep 2026 10:35
A developer got a PS5 game running on an Xbox Series X console

Developers get PS5 software running on Xbox Series X through new emulator port

An experimental Xbox Series X port of the KytyPS5 emulator has managed to run a handful of PlayStation 5 game builds directly on Microsoft's console. Performance and compatibility remain rough, but the project already supports graphics, Xbox controller input and audio in some titles.
Anil Ganti, 22 Sep 2026 10:06
A screengrab from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered

The Witcher 3 Remastered will give Xbox owners a free Windows copy on September 29 via Xbox Play Anywhere

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered will support Xbox Play Anywhere at launch on September 29, 2026, granting existing Xbox owners a free Windows PC copy with synchronized saves. The Microsoft Store version in Japan will also become the studio’s first PC release to receive a CERO Z rating, without affecting editions sold through Steam, GOG, or the Epic Games Store.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Sep 2026 09:28
The Legend of Zelda movie shown in a theater

Legend of Zelda movie trailer or Nintendo Direct may be imminent after cast member leak

Rumblings indicate Nintendo is preparing to reveal more about The Legend of Zelda movie. An insider expects news related to the film as soon as September 22nd. As its April 2027 release date approaches, the actress portraying the Princess also teased an announcement.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Sep 2026 02:35
Xbox is the new publisher for Physint.

Will Physint come to PlayStation? Kojima says only Xbox knows

Hideo Kojima, the founder of Kojima Productions, has provided an answer regarding whether Physint will be an Xbox exclusive game when it launches. The game studio has also released a statement to quell reports about the health of the studio and its partnership with PlayStation.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 Sep 2026 00:22
Banner for Resident Evil Veronica shown

Resident Evil Veronica release date delay leaks after skipping Tokyo Game Show

A new leak suggests that a Resident Evil Veronica release date around Halloween 2027 is more likely. Previous rumors pointed to a Code Veronica remake launch earlier in the year. While followers hoped it would attend the Tokyo Game Show, the studio may be considering significant changes.
Adam Corsetti, 21 Sep 2026 23:04
Bungie has some good news for Destiny 2 fans

Destiny 2 players may finally get back the content Bungie took away

Bungie is preparing to reverse one of Destiny 2’s most controversial decisions by restoring vaulted campaigns, destinations and raids, with the returning content set to become available to all players. Marathon is also slated to get a bunch of meaningful updates.
Anil Ganti, 21 Sep 2026 20:47
Wallet Credit program is available for select games on the PS Store.

PS Wallet Credit program is live, offering $10 credit on game purchases

Sony was expected to replace its PlayStation Stars program with a Wallet Credit program that now seems to be live. There are a handful of games that have been listed on the PS Store with a limited-time store credit offer.
Vineet Washington, 21 Sep 2026 18:34
The official PlayStation logo.

TGS 2026: PlayStation & Square Enix digital streams detailed

Typhoon Dujuan forced Tokyo Game Show 2026 to cancel its final day in person. See what happened to PlayStation and Square Enix's plans, and get the latest on Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
Darryl Linington, 21 Sep 2026 16:56
RPCS3 PS3 emulator now runs even faster on Nvidia GPUs.

RPCS3 announces big performance gains in multiple PS3 games including Gran Turismo 5

RPCS3 devs recently patched a driver bug that was causing performance loss in games on Nvidia GPUs. The result is that many games have seen massive performance gains. The RPCS3 team has now revealed some of them.
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Sep 2026 10:58
TGS 2026 official promotional artwork.

Konami details TGS 2026 digital stream

Konami moves TGS 2026 stage shows online after typhoon shuts the floor. Get details on the Goemon 40th anniversary, Bomberman Boss Rush, and eFootball Leagues mode.
Darryl Linington, 21 Sep 2026 10:35
A cover image for Goldeneye 007 as part of the Rare Replay compilation

N64 classic GoldenEye 007 receives an unofficial PC port

The Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye 007 has received an unofficial native PC port with 60 FPS support. More features are also planned down the line by the porter, including multiplayer.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Sep 2026 05:21
Lucia and Jason from Netflix Extended Look trailer shown

GTA 6 Lucia reveal before release date unlikely, as Rockstar warns actors about leaks

Rockstar is notoriously cautious about GTA 6 leaks spoiling marketing plans. After Stephen Root admitted his involvement, the studio reportedly reminded actors of their NDA. Since the agreements don’t expire until the game’s release date, the talent voicing Jason and Lucia could remain a mystery.
Adam Corsetti, 21 Sep 2026 02:07
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle shown

New Nintendo Switch Mario Kart bundle listed at €200, defying console price increases

9 years into its life cycle, Nintendo is conjuring up new Switch bundles in Europe. The latest package includes a physical Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game and is much cheaper than previous offers. Before battery and repair regulations prompt its demise in 2027, one store opened pre-orders for €199.99.
Adam Corsetti, 20 Sep 2026 21:36
The logo for Lepton

Linux receives additional support for Android gaming thanks to Valve

Valve has open-sourced Lepton, a compatibility layer that lets you run Android games on Linux through the Steam client. Initially developed for Android VR titles on Steam Frame, the project could broaden Linux gaming support as developers adapt its code for more games and devices.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 20 Sep 2026 14:26
Official promotional graphic for Atlus' Persona 4 Revival.

Persona 4 Revival gets February 2027 release date

Atlus confirms Persona 4 Revival launches in February 2027 on PS5, Xbox Game Pass, and PC, followed by Switch 2 in May. Get pre-order and gameplay details.
Darryl Linington, 20 Sep 2026 13:41
Key visual graphic for Hideo Kojima's Physint.

Physint update: Kojima reveals cast, tech & Xbox details

Hideo Kojima confirmed Bill Skarsgård as the lead of Physint at Tokyo Game Show 2026, alongside details on the cast, MetaHuman tech, and the Xbox publishing switch.
Darryl Linington, 20 Sep 2026 12:08
Tokyo Game Show 2026 cancelled due to Typhoon Dujuan.

Tokyo Game Show 2026 cancelled due to extreme weather

CESA cancels Tokyo Game Show 2026's final day, September 21, as Typhoon Dujuan nears Japan. Get ticket refund details, safety notices, and digital stream updates.
Darryl Linington, 20 Sep 2026 09:25
Banner for St. Amelia in Silent Hill: Townfall shown

Silent Hill: Townfall PS5 disc leaks before release date, revealing gameplay changes

A physical disc of an anticipated survival horror game has leaked, leading to unexpected streams. Videos from a Silent Hill: Townfall PS5 copy expose how Konami balanced combat with investigation. The publisher also highlighted new gameplay mechanics during the Tokyo Game Show.
Adam Corsetti, 20 Sep 2026 03:06
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Switch 2 physical game shown

Deal | Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave up to $20 off days after release date in Switch 2 deal

Glowing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave reviews have amplified demand for the physical Switch 2 game. Even with quantities limited, Walmart has discounted the tactical RPG by as much as $20. The Nintendo exclusive offers endless hours of gameplay as players guide four distinct characters.
Adam Corsetti, 19 Sep 2026 21:43
Initial impressions of the Acer Predator Atlas 8 is mostly positive.

Acer Predator Atlas 8: First units arrive, initial impressions surface

Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 has reached some UK buyers early, earning praise for its display, gaming performance, quiet cooling and extensive connectivity, while drawing criticism for mushy controls and a broken sleep mode. The Intel Arc-powered handheld also appears heavier than advertised.
Jacob Fisher, 19 Sep 2026 18:15
Aniimo gameplay screenshot captured on the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10.

Latest Aniimo patch fixes major bugs

Aniimo patch v1.0.3544783.0 fixes the red screen display bug, resolves a Butterfly Shadows quest blocker, and optimizes Prismana spawn rules for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Darryl Linington, 19 Sep 2026 09:38
Banner for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Switch 2 port shown

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is latest Switch 2 game to hit 60 fps with frame gen

Switch 2 owners disappointed over 30 fps performance in Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen received welcome news. A Tokyo Game Show demo showcases FSR frame generation to achieve 60 fps-like graphics. Capcom claims it addressed concerns about input lag and visual artifacts.
Adam Corsetti, 19 Sep 2026 03:49
Banner with Dylan Faden from Control Resonant shown

Control Resonant PS5 performance review exposes frame rate drops and poor image quality

Control Resonant reviews have awarded the game a higher Metacritic score than its prequel. Even so, performance on PlayStation consoles has drawbacks. A Digital Foundry review documented frame rate drops, with the PS5 Pro only partially addressing image quality issues.
Adam Corsetti, 18 Sep 2026 23:41
A prototype of the Station pictured

Steam Frame could get full-body tracking via a supercharged Base Station that doesn't need a PC

Soulart's Station uses its own NPU to track your entire body for VR games, and it is coming to Kickstarter. With Kickstarter pricing expected below $400 per unit, the system is appealing but remains unproven, with possible latency issues and multiple Stations potentially required for optimal performance.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2026 20:39
Banner for GTA 6 Online shown

Update | Take-Two hints GTA 6 Online release date is far off, with focus on single-player

A Take-Two Interactive shareholder meeting addressed the future of GTA Online. The company again confirmed it would survive past the GTA 6 release date. With the focus on single-player, it’s rumored a multiplayer mode may not arrive until 1-2 years following the latest game’s launch. Update (September 18 7:22 PM CEST): Correct quote without GTA 6 mentioned added.
Adam Corsetti, 18 Sep 2026 19:23
Banner for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is shown

eShop says Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival takes up 41 TB of storage on Switch 2

An influential horror franchise has returned with a new multi-platform release. The Nintendo eShop lists Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival as requiring an excessive amount of storage. While the 41 TB total for the Switch 2 game is likely an error, handheld owners are quickly running out of space.
Adam Corsetti, 18 Sep 2026 18:34
Strauss Zelnick became CEO of Take-Two in 2011.

Take-Two CEO had a 'mic drop' response to an investor question over GTA 6's delay

Strauss Zelnick became Chairman of Take-Two in 2007, and since then, his team has apparently brought the company back from the edge of bankruptcy. During the recent shareholder meeting, he was displeased by some of the concerns raised by an investor and decided to share some redeeming facts.
Vineet Washington, 18 Sep 2026 17:48
An upscaled cover image for Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is a must-grab according to early reviews

Fire Emblem is back with a gigantic new adventure for its fans, which was released on September 17th. Critics are already giving it seriously high marks in their reviews.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2026 12:37
Banner for a Control Resonant boss shown

Control Resonant review leaks before release date, praising performance and combat

One site broke Remedy Entertainment's review embargo ahead of the Control Resonant release date. The article gives a positive evaluation of the revamped melee combat. Performance in the open-world-like maps also impressed, but the storytelling may not enthrall players.
Adam Corsetti, 17 Sep 2026 23:39
Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6 for the general public.

Gears of War: E-Day PC requirements revealed

Gears of War: E-Day will be coming to PC via Xbox on PC and Steam on October 6, with early access beginning five days in advance. As is standard with new games, most PC players will need to use some kind of upscaling to push 60+ FPS.
Vineet Washington, 17 Sep 2026 20:46
Xbox disc-to-digital allows converting physical game discs to digital licenses.

Xbox’s original disc-to-digital plan was much more wholesome, back in 2011 at least

A new report has revealed that Microsoft’s original plan for digitization was quite consumer-friendly. However, we may have progressed too far in the other direction to return to those plans.
Vineet Washington, 17 Sep 2026 19:28
Official campaign screenshot from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

New Modern Warfare 4 trailer reveals more story details

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 unveils its campaign trailer at TGS 2026, confirming Mads Mikkelsen in the cast. Get full release dates & early access details.
Darryl Linington, 17 Sep 2026 18:01
GTA 6 Limited Edition Vinyl.

No GTA 6 game disc, but Rockstar is selling soundtrack CDs

GTA 6 launches on November 19, and a day later, the official soundtrack CD and vinyl will go on sale. These will include 34 original songs from artists such as Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Keith Richards, and others.
Vineet Washington, 17 Sep 2026 16:56
All repair guides for the Steam Machine come directly from the manufacturer.

iFixit publishes repair guides for Steam Machine

iFixit has released 18 official repair guides for Valve’s second-generation Steam Machine, covering maintenance and component replacements with detailed difficulty and time estimates. Replacement parts are not yet available through iFixit, limiting owners’ ability to carry out some of the more complex repairs.
Jacob Fisher, 17 Sep 2026 16:43
Official promotional artwork for RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, featured at TGS 2026.

Stranger Than Heaven at TGS 2026

RGG Studio details Stranger Than Heaven at TGS 2026. Explore Tojo Clan origins across five historical eras, unique limb combat, and its official Jan 15, 2027 launch.
Darryl Linington, 17 Sep 2026 14:25

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