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Genigods: Nezha Turns Chinese Creation Myth Into Fast Action
Genigods Lab has revealed a playable action game built around Chinese creation mythology. Genigods: Nezha targets PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X in 2028, with a 25-hour campaign and mythic boss battles.
PlayStation Patent Points to Controller-Based Digital Payments
A Sony patent describes a system that could let a DualSense pass payment details from a phone to a PlayStation console for digital purchases and in-app content.
PUBG MOBILE Asian Games finals set for Aichi-Nagoya
The PUBG MOBILE Asian Games Version finals will bring 12 national teams to Aichi-Nagoya on 28 and 29 September. Pakistan led eight qualifiers through the final route to Japan.
GTA Online Will Continue After GTA 6, While Separate Multiplayer Points to 2027
Take-Two says GTA Online will continue after GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has pointed to a possible 2027 window for separate multiplayer, but Rockstar has not confirmed that date.
FORTBLOX Launches Worldwide With Modular Mobile Fortress Battles
HYPERRISE released FORTBLOX: Mobile Fortress GO! worldwide on September 21, 2026. The free-to-play mobile game combines custom fortress building, strategic auto-battles, dungeon and arena modes, and more than 1,000 free summons.
Gears of War: E-Day Targets 4K at 60 FPS with an RTX 5070 Ti
The Coalition's final PC requirements list 4K at 60 FPS for an RTX 5070 Ti and 1440p at 60 FPS for an RTX 3060 Ti. With upscaling enabled, Gears of War: E-Day looks more accessible than many recent Unreal Engine 5 releases.
Worm Capitalist demo launches on Steam today
Tikotey has released a free Steam demo for Worm Capitalist as part of the Stronger Together Demo Showcase. It gives players a first look at the game's strange incremental business simulation.
CONTROL Resonant Takes Remedy Into a Bigger, Rougher World
Remedy's sequel moves seven years beyond Control, puts Dylan Faden at the centre and opens up a much larger Manhattan. Its melee combat is fast and forceful, but uneven enemy balance and thinner side content still need work.
Core Keeper adds mounts and a hookshot in free underground update
Core Keeper's free Riders of the Underground update launches on 21 September with rideable cattle mounts, a hookshot, a new Moss sub-biome, a trio of hydras, plus new pets, weapons and armour.
Dark Souls 3 Path Tracing Mod Aims for Remake-Level Visuals
A new look at Ganaboy's Dark Souls 3 path tracing project shows the Crucifixion Woods with NVIDIA DLSS 5. The mod is still in development, with no public release date and an expected target near the end of 2026.
Stronger Together Brings Indie Demos to One Steam Showcase
Ivy Juice has opened the second Stronger Together Demo Showcase on Steam. The event features 29 studios and six launches, and runs from 21 to 28 September 2026.
Marvel's Wolverine Beats Every PS5 Exclusive Since Spider-Man 2
Alinea Analytics estimates that Marvel's Wolverine sold 1.9 million copies and generated $130 million in three days on PS5, despite mixed online discussion and a 77 Metacritic score. Sony has not officially disclosed launch sales.
Xenogears Atlas Is Rebuilding the Classic for Modern PCs
The unofficial Xenogears Atlas project is going beyond a basic PC port. It has a rebuilt battle engine, locally upscaled HD textures and enhanced FMV, but it is still an early fan project with no official Square Enix status or release date.
Why Crimson Desert Chose Its Own Engine Over Unreal Engine 5
Pearl Abyss says its proprietary Blackspace Engine gave Crimson Desert more control over release timing and updates. The studio also sees it as a way to move beyond the limits of the Black Desert MMO engine.
Bruce Straley apologises after God of War Laufey criticism
Former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley named God of War Laufey while criticising repetitive AAA design. He later apologised to Sony Santa Monica and said his comments had been taken out of context.
Baldur's Gate 3 mod adds a new region after 18 months
SquallyDaBeanz has released version 0.8 of a beta expansion for Baldur's Gate 3. It takes players beyond the Shadow-Cursed Lands and into a new region built around exploration and combat.
Kojima Says Sony Should Have Warned Him Before Dropping Physint
Hideo Kojima says Sony ended its Physint funding during an unexpected Zoom call, despite their 30-year relationship. Xbox now supports the project, which has Bill Skarsgård attached as its lead actor.
We Were Here Tomorrow launches its co-op puzzle adventure on October 20
Total Mayhem Games will release We Were Here Tomorrow on 20 October 2026 for Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new entry moves the series into a retro-futuristic setting built around communication and shared puzzle solving.
Mechabellum 2.0 Adds Star Expedition on September 22
Mechabellum 2.0 arrives on Steam on September 22, 2026, with a nine-planet roguelite mode, a new Centurion unit, wider army options, and a free edition for newcomers.
Totally Safe Railway Co. Turns Train Management Into Co-op Chaos
Flagship Interactive has announced Totally Safe Railway Co. for Steam in Q4 2026. Biotech Gameworks' co-op adventure puts players in charge of a customisable Wild West railway.
Mycopunk Leaves Early Access on October 20
Pigeons at Play and Devolver Digital will launch Mycopunk on PC and PlayStation 5 on October 20 after its Early Access run. The $14.99 release will add new 1.0 content.
Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero Brings the Outbreak to PC and Xbox
Brigada Games and Devolver Digital will release Miami Zero for Quarantine Zone: The Last Check on 15 October. The free expansion moves the outbreak to Miami and adds a scenario built around escape.
UNDEFEATED Genesis Puts Superhero Freedom in Players' Hands
Chorus Worldwide and Osaka-based Indie-us Games have released a Steam demo for UNDEFEATED: Genesis. A new trailer shows free flight, fast movement and superpowered combat ahead of the game's 2027 launch on Steam and PlayStation 5.
Vaewolf Sets Out for Revenge Ahead of Its 2027 Launch
Milky Tea and Megabit showed Vaewolf's revenge story during PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct on 20 September 2026. The fast-paced action game is planned for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in early 2027, with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Hello Sunshine Turns Shade Into a Survival System
Megabit and Red Thread Games have shown a new Hello Sunshine trailer featuring its giant robot companion and a survival loop built around shade by day and warmth at night. The game is planned for PC in 2027.
Kojima Says Sony Should Have Warned Him Earlier About Physint
Hideo Kojima says Sony Interactive Entertainment gave him no warning before ending its funding for Physint. Sony has not contacted him since, while Xbox now backs the project.
Piroker sets pirate poker battles ahead of Steam playtest
HABBY.FUN has released a cinematic trailer for Piroker, a pirate poker roguelike coming to Steam with an exclusive playtest and an eight-player free-for-all. PC Gamer reports a planned Steam launch on 21 October, while SteamDB still lists the project as prerelease.
Loftia Sets Its November Early Access Date on PC and Mac
Qloud Games will release Loftia in Early Access on PC and Mac on 3 November 2026. The cooperative life sim arrives after major community testing, with a launch discount on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Really Illegal Golf turns stealth into a multiplayer night raid
No More Robots and New Zealand studio Pushlab Games have revealed Really Illegal Golf, a multiplayer stealth game about disgraced golfers sneaking onto guarded courses and turning every round into nighttime chaos.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 arrives on 28 September
HoYoverse will release Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 on 28 September 2026 in Asia and Europe. North America will get the update on 27 September because of the time-zone difference, with Pearl, a new Life Sciences Institute storyline and several limited-time events.
Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Adds a New Region After 18 Months
SquallyDaBeanz released the beta of Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion on September 17, 2026. It adds the Chionthar Wilds, a large combat-focused adventure for level 8-10 parties.
Hellheart Breaker Makes Romance Part of the Fight in 2027
Red Dunes Games will show Hellheart Breaker at Tokyo Game Show 2026 ahead of its planned 2027 release on PC and consoles. In the game, romance choices can unlock combat abilities or turn rejected characters into bosses.
Nightmare Circus Brings Physics-Driven Horror to Tokyo Game Show 2026
FairPlay Studios and Red Dunes Games are showing Nightmare Circus at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where visitors can try its physics-driven combat. A free Steam demo is also available ahead of the PC and console release.
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth arrives on Switch 2 and PS5
Hyper Games has released Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 for $19.99. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for free, while physical editions are available through iam8bit.
Boomstock 2026 unveils new boomer shooters on Steam
Fulqrum Publishing has opened Boomstock 2026 on Steam. The seven-day event brings world premieres, release updates, playable tests and discounts to a broad line-up of boomer shooters through 24 September.
Where Dolls Hang turns real dolls into 3D models inside the game
Steelkrill Studio says Where Dolls Hang will use real photographs and VHS films from Mexico's Isla de las Muñecas inside a fictional horror setting on Steam. Some photographed dolls and objects will later appear as 3D models in the game world.
Bruce Straley apologises after God of War Laufey criticism
Bruce Straley cited God of War Laufey while criticising repetitive triple-A design, then apologised to Sony Santa Monica. He said the unreleased game was an example in a wider industry argument, not his target.
Marvel's Wolverine outsells every PS5 exclusive since Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Wolverine launched worldwide on September 15, 2026. Alinea Analytics estimates that the PS5 exclusive sold 1.9 million copies and generated about $130 million in three days, despite mixed social media reaction and a 77 Metacritic score.
Dark Souls 3 Mod Gets Remake-Style Path Tracing
A new showcase of Ganaboy's Dark Souls 3 path tracing mod transforms the Crucifixion Woods with NVIDIA DLSS 5. More than 80% of the game is reportedly integrated into the BVH, while the current release target remains the end of 2026.
CONTROL Resonant transforms the series with open world and melee combat
Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant overhauls the franchise with a new protagonist, a melee-driven combat system and a sprawling open-world Manhattan but faces balancing and content quality challenges in its current review-in-progress state
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