01 PCDiablo IV developers detail Season 15's Prime Evil boss fights, new Amazon class, Soul Splinters sockets and legacy uniques. 09-19 04:00 02 PCGame Rant interviewed YOASOBI at BlizzCon 2026 about their Overwatch collaboration and favorite characters. 09-19 03:59 03 PCGame Rant recaps BlizzCon 2026, covering the weekend's announcements, playable games and updates. 09-19 03:59 04 PCHearthstone devs detail the Assemble keyword, Aberrations mechanic, the four Old Gods and the new Monk class for Reign of the Black Empire. 09-19 03:59 05 PCEA FC 27 streamlines SBCs, and the article explains how much each item's score contributes to an SBC target. 09-19 03:03 06 PCBlack Ops 7 Endgame's Forbidden Summoning event guide explains how to beat the Aether Worm boss quickly. 09-19 02:58 07 PCIGN and Humble launched a 30th anniversary bundle of 7 PC games for $15. 09-19 02:49 08 PCTake-Two's Strauss Zelnick said the PC platform is becoming more and more important when asked about GTA 6 on PC at the annual meeting. 09-19 02:22 09 PCA one-day deal takes $570 off the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with an RTX 5080. 09-19 01:40 10 PCBahamut interviewed the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance team at TGS 26 about the 2027 expansion, which adds Master Rank, new regions and monsters. 09-19 01:15 11 PCBahamut interviewed the Persona 4 Revival team at TGS 26 about the remake's new elements and its lowered rating; the game launches February 18, 2027. 09-19 01:15 12 PCA modder added hard and soft credit checks and realistic personal finance systems to GTA 5. 09-19 01:00 13 PCResident Evil Village Gold Edition has hit a record low of $14.99 on Steam, with a bundled extra game worth noting. 09-19 01:00 14 PCBahamut interviewed the Stranger Than Heaven team at TGS 26, focusing on the game's action-adventure design around Daito Makoto's life story. 09-19 00:12 15 PCPC Gamer finds Control Resonant looks very good at low graphics settings. 09-19 00:01 16 PCScalpers are listing Steam Frame 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01:31 68 PCGears of War: E-Day's PC version will require a ray tracing-capable GPU to run, according to newly revealed system requirements. 09-18 01:17 69 PCValheim developers are finally adding a dodge key remap option after five years of player requests. 09-18 01:10 70 PCA modder has turned Grand Theft Auto 5 into a functional golf simulator called GTA Tour. 09-18 01:00 71 PCSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni headset is 10% off with a free $110 Aerox 3 mouse thrown in, totaling $150 in savings. 09-18 00:50 72 PCWorld of Warcraft: Forever is fully playable with a controller, as demonstrated in a BlizzCon 2026 hands-on with the new Skyborne elf starting zone. 09-17 23:59 73 PCReview of the iBuyPower RDY Scale B06 prebuilt gaming PC, noted as relatively affordable amid the ongoing memory price crisis. 09-17 23:33 74 PCTake-Two boss Strauss Zelnick said PC is becoming "more and more important" for GTA 6, though the game won't launch on PC at release. 09-17 23:23 75 PCReview of the 2026 HP 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already out-earned Marathon and is outpacing the launch momentum of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2, having sold over 1 million copies within hours of release. 09-17 18:44 84 PCLeakers disagree on details, but reports suggest AMD may release only one mid-range GPU throughout all of 2027, pointing to a sparse year for graphics card releases. 09-17 18:41 85 PCASRock launched its flagship Taichi monitor lineup with three new Tandem OLED gaming displays featuring the brand's signature lighting effects. 09-17 18:22 86 PCSteam is offering five new games that players can claim for free and keep permanently, with no additional purchase required. 09-17 18:13 87 PCRacing game Run Online launched its second Mid-Autumn Festival event, adding a "Full Moon Terrain" and moon-fishing content, plus a new challenge track requiring collected treasures to unlock. 09-17 17:58 88 PCMMO Justice Online (Nishuihan) will launch its 2.3.3 update on September 25, adding a new map, a giant ship area, and its first 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94 PCMouse Computer announced three new gaming products in Japan: two desktop PCs balancing high performance with quiet operation, and a docking station for tablet PCs geared toward cloud gaming via GeForce NOW. 09-17 14:19 95 PCAt TGS 2026, hands-on impressions of Fate/EXTRA Record show its battle system evolving from the original's rock-paper-scissors mechanic into a deck-building format, changing the tactical mind games players face. 09-17 10:00 96 PCPhoenixx announced THE FIRST ZOMBIE, an action game about a worldwide zombie outbreak produced by Kentaro Fujii of "Suiyoubi no Downtown" fame, where players recruit fellow zombies to save the world. 09-17 09:00 97 PCOnly4Gamers is giving away Space Menace, a space real-time strategy game normally priced at 905 yen, for free on Steam until September 24. 09-17 08:44 98 PCNC's new anime-style RPG Asora: Star's Wish, developed by Dynamis One, is showcasing a dedicated Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth themed around its in-game world, including a 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135 ConsoleANA unveiled a Pokemon-themed Green Pokemon Jet for the franchise's 30th anniversary, flying Haneda to Honolulu. 09-19 03:52 136 ConsolePC Gamer reports Alan Ritchson is in talks to take over from Jason Momoa in the Helldivers movie. 09-19 03:44 137 ConsoleEurogamer also covers the former PlayStation executives' game-less recreation of the game-sharing meme. 09-19 03:44 138 ConsoleThe Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is changing old rules and exposing limitations the N64 original could hide. 09-19 03:15 139 ConsoleFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation's download may be large, so players may need to clear PS5 storage ahead of launch. 09-19 03:10 140 ConsoleGame Rant also reports the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director's warning that players should set aside substantial storage. 09-19 03:01 141 ConsoleFire Emblem: Fortune's Weave lets players skip a large portion of its story arcs, a feature players are now discovering. 09-19 02:22 142 ConsoleFormer Naughty Dog developer Bruce Straley 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Duel Monsters collaboration cards on September 21, alongside new challenge stages featuring several boss cards. 09-17 17:00 359 MobileAteam Entertainment opened an official X account for FRAGARIA MEMORIES: Color of Wishes, its upcoming mobile game co-developed with Sanrio, ahead of new information to be revealed at a stage event. 09-17 16:57 360 MobileLevel Infinite published an apology and clarified new, more specific standards for investigating and penalizing rule violations in Goddess of Victory: Nikke, following recent operational controversies. 09-17 13:01 361 MobileNetmarble revealed a new animated trailer and battle footage for its Solo Leveling adaptation, Solo Leveling: KARMA, showcasing multiple characters' combat skill styles. 09-17 12:47 362 MobileTiMi Studio Group's Capcom-licensed mobile game Monster Hunter: Traveler, published by Garena, released a TGS 2026 trailer showcasing its open fields and original new monsters. 09-17 12:16 363 MobileHighbrow launched a Mid-Autumn Festival event in mobile collection RPG Dragon Village 3, offering players a chance to obtain limited-edition dragons. 09-17 12:00 364 MobileNintendo announced a final Anniversary Tour for Mario Kart Tour ahead of the mobile game's shutdown on September 30, 2026. 09-17 11:30 365 MobileBilibili HK launched Lumi Master, a free-to-play monster-catching adventure RPG featuring farming and battle mechanics with over 100 collectible 'Lumi' creatures. 09-17 11:00 366 MobileNew free-to-play bishoujo RPG Pearl in Blue features characters whose special weapons emerge from their thighs and soles, presented in a heavily fan-service-oriented style. 09-17 11:00 367 MobileNexon launched Dave the Diver on iOS and Android, optimized for mobile UI and controls, with a launch discount running through September 30. 09-17 10:45 368 MobileNexon announced pre-registration for GRAYGAMES' new MMORPG Overgeared, adapted from the popular web novel of the same name, opening October 1. 09-17 10:45 369 MobileA hands-on preview of mobile monster-collecting RPG Lumi Master highlights its casual, low-pressure gameplay loop of collecting, raising, battling, and trading creatures. 09-17 10:30 370 MobileBlue Archive developer's new game Fareidolia is an "isekai homestay RPG" built in Unreal Engine 5, with a hands-on preview highlighting its strong sense of everyday life through character interactions. 09-17 09:00 371 MobileA guide explains how to find the Nest of Stars location in Aniimo and how to use Starine collected there. 09-17 03:59 372 MobileA list of all active Aniimo Twitch Drops and how to claim in-game rewards like Credits and an egg by watching streams. 09-17 02:36 373 MobileA roundup of all active Aniimo codes for launch, redeemable for in-game Glimmer and other freebies. 09-16 22:54 374 MobileNTE: Neverness to Everness's major Version 1.4 update "Nameless Hymn" adds a theme park with over 10 attractions, new characters Kurobane and Akane Rin, and two new Porsche vehicles, launching September 30. 09-16 21:53 375 MobileAn explainer breaks down whether Aniimo, the creature-catching game, uses traditional gacha banner monetization. 09-16 21:45

376 IndieNintendo Life reviews Woodo on Switch 2, describing it as a relaxing colouring-book-style game from a three-person studio. 09-19 00:00 377 IndieFuture Knight, a Game & Watch-style 2D action game from the Narita Boy developer, keeps a 98% positive rating and is gaining momentum. 09-18 19:12 378 IndiePublisher Daedalic says Woodo had a strong launch, especially on Nintendo Switch. 09-18 19:08 379 IndieStudio UNSEEN, led by designer Ikumi Nakamura, revealed a new combat trailer for its yokai-hunting action game KEMURI at Tokyo Game Show 2026. 09-18 17:36 380 IndieIndie studio JIAO GAMES revealed a new trailer for Tidy Up the Royal Vault: Somehow I'm the Hero Now!?, an organizing simulation game with over 23,000 items to sort, launching in November. 09-18 17:16 381 IndieKogado Studio revealed the opening theme video for its new visual novel Sugar Lies, from the team behind The Fading Blossom, along with new key art. 09-18 16:54 382 IndieHaz Games announced BrainWash: Zombie Cleanup, a co-op zombie-outbreak cleanup simulator where clearing infestations creates more work to do. 09-18 16:34 383 IndieDeveloper NEOLAVI revealed the Steam page for its VTuber-themed document-review mystery adventure game, slated for release this fall. 09-18 16:26 384 IndieBUBBLE GUM announced CELESTAY: Craft & Slowlife, an idle fishing-and-building game set in a sunken world, launching October 8. 09-18 16:17 385 IndiePsychological horror game Lily's World XD, developed by SonderingEmily and published by Kwalee, launched on Steam, set in an early-internet-era world where a girl named Lily disappeared in 2004. 09-18 12:52 386 IndieIndie game Kao UFO, made by Japanese developer Takahiro Miyazawa and using facial expressions as a controller, won the Audience Award Grand Prix at TGS 2026's Sense of Wonder Night indie competition. 09-18 12:37 387 Indie3D hidden-object game Shinshasyu Dan: Anything Goes Agency (working title) launched digitally on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and Switch, from publisher PQube and developer Denki. 09-18 12:25 388 IndieDeveloper Jet Studio revealed the Steam page for Kaguraden, a Japanese-style roguelike dungeon RPG that uses hexagonal grids and height differences in its dungeon design. 09-18 11:54 389 IndieVARSAV Game Studios released a playable demo for BARKOUR, a stealth action game starring a former military dog whose moves were motion-captured from a real dog, launching in Q4 this year. 09-18 11:48 390 IndieCamping game Tsunagu Camp△ will get a full renewal on October 22 and launch on Steam under the new name Chill Camp△, tied into the Laid-Back Camp franchise. 09-18 10:56 391 IndieRoguelite tower defense game Emberward officially launched out of early access with a new area, Void Depths, and new towers including a magma-firing turret. 09-18 10:51 392 IndieA guide explains where to find the evolve option in Aniimo's management menu for players struggling to locate it. 09-18 09:35 393 IndieHYPERSTRANGE announced that The Flying Baguette's first-person sandbox adventure Odd Town, featuring crime and a secret society in an unsettling small town, launches October 16. 09-18 08:57 394 IndieZero Parades: Director's Cut, arriving as a free update in October, adds a challenge involving driving a stolen truck through a busy roundabout while intoxicated. 09-18 03:21 395 IndieA guide explaining how to use the Twine mechanic to talk to wild NPCs in the game Aniimo. 09-18 02:38 396 IndieValor Mortis will be priced at $40, a deliberate choice by its developer given the crowded field of higher-priced games releasing this autumn. 09-17 22:22 397 IndieXbox revealed a trailer for Faraday Blues, a sci-fi visual novel by Serenity Forge that explores answers across three different stories, at its Tokyo Game Show livestream. 09-17 20:12 398 IndieHope in the City, a story-driven mystery game about a young protagonist tracking down missing parents using sketch-based evidence recording, launches November 10. 09-17 19:57 399 IndieNodding Heads Games released an introduction video for action-adventure game Raji: Kaliyuga, showcasing gameplay from its two playable protagonists. 09-17 19:46 400 IndieLofty Sky Games announced non-linear mystery game Hope in the City will launch on Steam and Xbox Series X|S on November 10, with day-one Game Pass availability. 09-17 19:46 401 IndieTwo-person indie studio IBELF Studios is developing management game Adventurer's Guild Manager, in which players run their own adventurer's guild, planned for Q1 2027. 09-17 19:27 402 IndieFrench studio Midgar Studio, known for Edge of Eternity, will release its final game Edge of Memories on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X on November 5. 09-17 19:22 403 IndieSerenity Forge, known for its Doki Doki Literature Club artist collaboration, announced Faraday Blues, a dark card-based adventure game about resetting parents' tragic lives, featuring 64 mostly bad endings, for a 2027 release. 09-17 18:59 404 IndieToei Games released a new trailer for HINO, a dark-styled 2D fantasy adventure game developed by UnGloomStudio and based on illustrator Yatara's artwork, set for a spring 2027 release. 09-17 18:52 405 IndieA guide to leveling up quickly in the creature-collecting game Aniimo, covering EXP farming tips and how to break through level caps. 09-17 18:46 406 IndiePuzzle game Moho-Moho DX released its version 1.2 update, adding a "Moho-Photo" feature that lets players combine completed level photos into one large composite image. 09-17 18:10 407 Indie2D puzzle-action game MONOWAVE, developed by Korean studio Studio BBB and published by Phoenixx, has launched on Steam and Nintendo Switch with its original soundtrack, and is being showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2026. 09-17 17:40 408 IndieDeveloper WarmCore Studio officially released the zombie-slashing survivor-like Reincarnation Insurance Co. R.I.P., adding a new melee-focused ninja character, a final boss, and an endless mode for unlimited build variety. 09-17 16:43 409 IndieConnected Shadow Games announced No Exceptions, an escape game in which breaking any of the building's strict rules — don't look, don't touch, don't stop — results in death. 09-17 16:06 410 IndiePhysics-based sword combat game Gladio Mori, which lets players design their own motions and target arteries and organs for instant KOs, has officially launched and has already earned roughly 200 million yen in sales. 09-17 14:34 411 IndieSad Socket announced kingdom-building roguelike 9 Kings will officially launch November 12, adding a freewheeling new 'Joker' mode after roughly a year and a half in early access since May 2025. 09-17 12:48 412 IndieOne or Eight announced village-building action RPG 'Warota, My Neighbor's Demon Lord Castle' will launch into early access November 13, letting players swap jobs via wearable hats to fend off 'frenzied demons.' 09-17 12:13 413 IndieOne or Eight confirmed the Steam early access version of 'Warota, My Neighbor's Demon Lord Castle' will launch November 13 with a pre-release demo, and the game will be playable at TGS 2026. 09-17 11:45 414 IndieSolo Leveling: KARMA, a roguelite action game based on the webtoon, features an unusually intense power growth curve — more of a violently inflationary climb than the 'light Hades' it initially resembles. 09-17 11:30 415 IndieOne or Eight announced tower-defense game Pixel Heroes Deluxe Plus for Steam and Nintendo Switch on December 1, revealing a trailer and opening its Steam wishlist page. 09-17 11:00 416 IndieFuryu released the official demo for roguelike action game Crymelight on Steam, covering the entire first chapter of its poker-inspired build system, with a surprise waiting at the end. 09-17 09:17 417 IndieA guide on where to find Copper Nuggets, a needed crafting material, in Graveyard Keeper 2. 09-17 02:36 418 IndieA guide explaining how to obtain Fuel, needed to power the oven, kiln, and furnace, in Graveyard Keeper 2. 09-17 02:34 419 IndieVampire RPG Nighthawks had its Steam "Adult Only" rating removed just before launch, with developers clarifying the game "is not porn." 09-17 00:59 420 IndieBalatro developer LocalThunk discussed the delayed 1.1 update and life after burnout on Discord, saying he's now having "the best time making the game." 09-17 00:01 421 IndieLINE Games' co-op comedy horror game concluded its Steam playtest, drawing nearly 350,000 participating players. 09-16 19:27 422 IndieSolo developer SageLab released a free demo for DashBreaker, a single-player top-down 2D arcade action game about dodging incoming missile barrages. 09-16 19:23

423 IndustryRockstar's next game after GTA 6 has been officially confirmed. 09-19 03:30 424 IndustryA new Rockstar leak reportedly includes a ~200GB GTA 5 source build suggesting a scrapped Liberty City DLC and very early GTA 6 files. 09-19 02:19 425 IndustryMarvel's Wolverine has reportedly sold 1.9m copies on PS5, with over a fifth physical, despite mixed reviews and memes. 09-19 00:52 426 IndustryBambooHR data suggests many people are taking time off work to play GTA 6 in November. 09-19 00:01 427 IndustryLevel-5 issued another statement apologizing amid growing backlash over its use of generative AI. 09-18 23:00 428 IndustryGigabyte launched the NEXT40 AI image creation contest for its 40th anniversary, open September 18 to October 11. 09-18 19:30 429 IndustryIGN ranks the 10 most valuable Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration chase cards based on current market prices, including Mew and Lugia Classic. 09-18 18:10 430 IndustryAn analyst argues Japan's console market would have collapsed if the Switch had failed, given the platform's over 156 million units sold worldwide. 09-18 18:00 431 IndustryAn industry expert argues Japanese game studios see fewer layoffs than Western counterparts due to smaller team sizes and lower executive pay. 09-18 17:08 432 IndustryLevel-5 re-uploaded showcase trailers and apologized after fans accused the Professor Layton developer of using generative AI in recent promotional material. 09-18 16:44 433 IndustryA CESA survey previewed at TGS 2026 found 85.8% of Japanese game developers now use generative AI in their work, while the industry continues to insist on human review to maintain quality and copyright compliance. 09-18 12:57 434 IndustryFX's Far Cry anthology TV series, based on Ubisoft's shooter franchise, has added Jennifer Jason Leigh and Brendan Gleeson to its cast ahead of production. 09-18 07:04 435 IndustryThe Last of Us director Bruce Straley said he finds modern AAA games boring and is unimpressed by God of War Laufey's gameplay. 09-18 06:09 436 IndustryDenuvo is trying to identify and legally pursue a DRM cracker known as 'voices38', one of its most persistent adversaries. 09-18 04:22 437 IndustryScientists announced the discovery of a new wild cat species, the tilcayo tiger cat, prompting jokes about just how long Grand Theft Auto 6 has been in development since 2015. 09-18 02:53 438 IndustryAn overview of extremely rare Pokémon trading cards that are virtually impossible for most collectors to own due to their high cost. 09-18 02:22 439 IndustryTwitch CEO Dan Clancy said he expects GTA 6's online multiplayer component to launch in 2027. 09-18 02:19 440 IndustryAuthor Brandon Sanderson said he's eager to adapt his Mistborn book series into a video game, citing how well its magic system would translate to gameplay, but only with the right studio partner. 09-18 02:00 441 IndustryEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized the EU's proposed KIDS Act, which would ban social media for under-13s, calling it "terrible for the next generation of humanity." 09-18 00:53 442 IndustryRare Magic: The Gathering Hobbit gift bundles are heavily discounted at Walmart, priced well under typical market rates. 09-18 00:29 443 IndustryBackrooms director and Portal enthusiast Kane Parsons was spotted visiting Valve's offices for the second time this year, fueling speculation about a potential collaboration. 09-18 00:26 444 IndustryA look at four predicted upcoming Magic: The Gathering crossover sets for 2027 and beyond, including potential Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, Midnight Sons, and Secret Wars themes. 09-18 00:00 445 IndustryA British Pokémon card store has denied giving celebrities special treatment during a 30th anniversary card launch, after customers who queued for hours left empty-handed and posted negative reviews. 09-17 23:54 446 IndustryTwitch CEO Dan Clancy reiterated his expectation that GTA 6's online multiplayer mode could arrive in 2027, even though Rockstar has described the base game as a single-player experience. 09-17 23:42 447 IndustryA veteran developer who worked on Ultima Online said the next breakthrough game needs simpler graphics to escape spiraling development costs driven by ever-larger texture requirements. 09-17 23:42 448 IndustryDishonored designer Harvey Smith named his new studio Black Pony Immersive specifically to signal his focus on immersive sims, so people stop asking him to work on other genres. 09-17 22:03 449 IndustryBungie denied that Destiny is being folded into Marathon, responding to a wave of leaks describing several purported future plans for the studio. 09-17 21:29 450 IndustrySquare Enix announced the Dragon Quest series has surpassed 100 million cumulative units shipped and downloaded, with series creator Yuji Horii releasing a thank-you video to mark the milestone. 09-17 19:06 451 IndustryTaiwanese content creators shared their impressions from the returning BlizzCon 2026 event, which featured a surprise Diablo 5 reveal, a new StarCraft title, and the return of Heroes of the Storm content, alongside Warcraft III: Reforged updates. 09-17 18:14 452 IndustryBahamut is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an online lottery event featuring multiple game codes and merchandise prizes, alongside an in-person fan gathering scheduled for October 24-25 in Taipei. 09-17 18:08 453 IndustryHeart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, is facing closure after a publisher backed out of an unannounced title deal, forcing the studio to lay off nearly its entire team. 09-17 17:30 454 IndustryLevel-5 formally apologized over its use of AI in a promotional video for its 'LEVEL5 VISION 2026 II' showcase, clarifying the Yo-kai Watch 2 controversy and pledging future AI use will be limited to efficiency purposes, not player-facing visuals. 09-17 12:27 455 IndustryTokyo Game Show 2026 officially opened for its 30th anniversary with a record-breaking 1,138 exhibitors from 53 countries and regions, the largest scale in the event's history. 09-17 12:27 456 IndustryResident Evil creator Shinji Mikami was inducted into the D.I.C.E. Awards Hall of Fame by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, with the honor to be presented at the 30th D.I.C.E. Awards. 09-17 11:55 457 IndustryHyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine laid off nearly its entire staff after a publisher canceled an unannounced project and pulled its main funding, putting the studio's survival at risk. 09-17 10:20 458 IndustryBahamut's reporting team shares on-site photos from Tokyo Game Show 2026, which is running for a record five-day event period as the show enters its 30th year. 09-17 10:01 459 IndustrySega held its invite-only "SEGA TGS Party 2026" pre-show event in Ginza, Tokyo on September 16, bringing together domestic and international media and creators around music tied to its flagship franchises. 09-17 08:43 460 IndustryLevel-5 responded to renewed scrutiny over parts of its LEVEL5 VISION 2026 II presentation that weren't AI-generated, apologizing for the confusion and attributing some unnatural visuals to hand-drawn human error, with corrected footage to be republished at the start of TGS 2026. 09-17 08:31 461 IndustryAn interview with Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer about the success of Wardogs has reignited debate over crunch culture in the games industry. 09-17 05:45 462 IndustrySpotify appears to be teasing a marketing collaboration with Rockstar Games tied to GTA 6. 09-17 05:13 463 IndustryThe voice actor for GTA 5's Franklin clarified his public falling-out with Twitch star Kai Cenat over an alleged broken promise to a young fan, saying the two are now on good terms. 09-17 05:05 464 IndustryHeart Machine has laid off nearly its entire staff after a publishing deal for an unannounced game fell through, with founder Alx Preston saying he's unsure how the studio can survive. 09-17 05:01 465 IndustryBattle.net is adding more major third-party games even as Blizzard maintains it doesn't want the platform to become a direct Steam or Epic Games Store competitor, a claim increasingly at odds with its direction. 09-17 05:00 466 IndustryMarathon's creative director denied online rumors that Bungie is planning to merge the game with Destiny 2 into a single property. 09-17 04:20 467 IndustryHeart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Possessors, is reportedly in serious financial trouble after a publisher withdrew funding for an unannounced project. 09-17 03:46 468 IndustryBulkhead CEO Joe Brammer issued a follow-up statement after backlash over comments that his studio, developer of hit game Wardogs, won't hire people who "constantly tweet anti-crunch messaging." 09-17 03:15 469 IndustryResident Evil creator Shinji Mikami will be inducted into the D.I.C.E. Hall of Fame at the 30th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards on February 18, 2027. 09-17 02:51 470 IndustryA further round of layoffs is hitting MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy, and GTA veteran Leslie Benzies' studio is reportedly shutting down entirely. 09-17 02:49 471 IndustryA pirate who cracked Denuvo-protected games like Resident Evil Requiem says they'll keep cracking games despite now facing a lawsuit. 09-17 02:24 472 IndustryMultiple employees say on LinkedIn that MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy appears to be closing, with remaining staff being let go. 09-17 02:22 473 IndustryA GameSpot sponsored video feature looks back at the games that shaped content creator Strawburry17. 09-17 00:00 474 IndustrySquare Enix announced the Dragon Quest franchise has surpassed 100 million units sold, a milestone marked with a video from series creator Yuji Horii. 09-16 22:15 475 IndustryBlizzard president Johanna Faries explained why Diablo is becoming an animated Netflix series and how involved the studio will be in the show. 09-16 21:49 476 IndustryPokémon TCG's 30th anniversary global product drop has been marred by scalpers, leaving demand far outstripping supply and disappointing collectors. 09-16 20:45 477 IndustryBlizzCon 2026 returned in person after a two-year hiatus, drawing over 35,000 attendees to Anaheim, with an earlier September date and notable changes to its zone layout and roadmap presentation strategy. 09-16 20:37 478 IndustryMSI was named one of Newsweek and Statista's "World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2026" in the award's fourth year. 09-16 19:50 479 IndustryMicrosoft has not denied rumors of a major Xbox Game Pass overhaul that reportedly would remove day-one game releases from the service. 09-16 19:40

480 EsportsDraw results for the fighting game category at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games esports competition were revealed, with Chinese Taipei grouped against Thailand, Pakistan, and Syria in the first round. 09-17 18:17