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Past 24 hours2 min readLiquid Swords Closes, Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Update 2.5Liquid Swords has been forced to close after its open-world game *Samson* failed to generate enough sales, while CD Projekt Red schedules a free *Cyberpunk 2077* update for October 22. PEGI is also raising age ratings for some digital games that include paid random items.Pure XboxEurogamerVGCPush SquareNintendo LifeFrom 19 articles

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Sep 10, 20262 min readXbox Takes Physint, Metroid Ravenous Gets Date, Wolverine ReviewsXbox is now publishing Hideo Kojima’s *Physint* after PlayStation steps away from the project, while Nintendo’s latest Direct sets dates for *Metroid Ravenous*, *Monster Hunter Wilds*, and *Stellar Blade* on Switch 2. Reviews for *Marvel’s Wolverine* and previews for *Final Fantasy VII Revelation* also arrive, giving two of the year’s biggest PlayStation releases very different receptions.Nintendo LifePush SquareVGCIGNGematsuFrom 25 articlesSep 9, 20262 min readMetroid Ravenous Revealed, Steam Leak, No Man’s Sky CosmosNintendo’s second showcase in as many days delivers a packed Switch 2 lineup, while an apparent Steam data leak exposes achievement lists tied to several major unreleased games. Hello Games also releases No Man’s Sky’s largest anniversary update yet, and Valheim finally leaves Early Access after five years.EurogamerIGNGematsuNintendo LifeAutomaton WestFrom 36 articlesSep 8, 20262 min readOcarina of Time Remake Dated, Don’t Nod Faces 90 CutsNintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct delivers the first substantial look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, while also setting the stage for a new Switch 2 console, a live-action film, and a concert tour. Elsewhere, Life is Strange developer Don’t Nod warns of major layoffs and possible closure, while the White House removes its Tetris-style Build the Wall game after The Tetris Company objects.VGCAutomaton WestThe VergeGamesIndustry.bizEurogamerFrom 22 articlesSep 7, 20262 min readOnimusha Sells 1 Million, Capcom Revives IP, Killzone Returns?Capcom has a new commercial success as Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells one million copies in its first day, while the publisher signals a renewed focus on dormant franchises. DON'T NOD, meanwhile, warns that its future beyond January depends on securing more funding.IGNGamesIndustry.bizPush SquareVGCDigital FoundryFrom 15 articlesSep 6, 20261 min readThe Blood of Dawnwalker Hits 1M, Killzone Remake RumouredToday’s biggest confirmed number belongs to The Blood of Dawnwalker, while a Killzone remake rumor points to People Can Fly and Guerrilla Games. Square Enix also puts Final Fantasy VII Revelation back in view with a PAX West recap trailer ahead of its 2027 release.EurogamerPush SquareNintendo LifeGematsuFrom 5 articlesSep 5, 20262 min readXbox Cloud Gaming Cap, Nintendo Directs, GTA 6 Sales BoostXbox Cloud Gaming reportedly gets a 15-hour usage ceiling, Nintendo schedules two September Directs, and Grand Theft Auto VI hype is tied to a reported UK console-sales jump. Double Fine also announces Thank You Bus Driver for PC, while Sony clarifies the size of a future PlayStation disc-production cut.EurogamerNintendo LifeGematsuPush SquareIGNFrom 7 articlesSep 4, 20262 min readXbox Cloud Limits, Zelda Directs, Final Fantasy VII RevelationXbox is putting monthly limits on Game Pass cloud streaming while expanding the Xbox app to TCL smart TVs, and Nintendo is scheduling two Direct presentations around The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary. Square Enix has also set a release date for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, alongside new details about its physical edition and planned DLC.GematsuXbox WireGamingOnLinuxEurogamerPure XboxFrom 23 articlesSep 3, 20263 min readFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation, Until Dawn 2, State of PlaySony’s September 2026 double State of Play delivers more than 30 game announcements across its main showcase and Japan-focused presentation, with Square Enix finally setting a date for the conclusion of its Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. Several other major releases also receive firm dates, while Crimson Desert and Monster Hunter Wilds show off substantial post-launch expansions.PlayStation BlogPush SquareAutomaton WestEurogamerIGNFrom 26 articlesSep 2, 20262 min readMario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets 8-Player Mode, GTA RP, No Rest DelayedNintendo turns Mario Kart 8 Deluxe into an even bigger local multiplayer event on Nintendo Switch 2, while Rockstar formalizes GTA Online roleplay ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI. Moon Studios moves No Rest for the Wicked into 2027, and Square Enix denies reports that it is considering going private.EurogamerGamesIndustry.bizVGCIGNPush SquareFrom 20 articlesSep 1, 20262 min readDon't Nod Layoffs Loom, Bit Reactor Furloughs WorkersSeptember opens with possible layoffs at Don't Nod and furloughs at Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars Zero Company. Moon Studios has also delayed No Rest for the Wicked’s full launch and PS5 release to March 2027.Push SquareEurogamerPure XboxRock Paper ShotgunGematsuFrom 17 articlesAug 31, 20262 min readSteam's 12TB Leak, PS5 State of Play, The Blood of Dawnwalker ReviewsA 12TB Steam leak is putting more than a decade of pre-release PC game material into public circulation, with early discoveries ranging from abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets to a Portal-universe project built around a camera. Sony also confirms two back-to-back PlayStation broadcasts for September 3, while The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword receive strong early reviews.VGCGameSpotThe VergePlayStation BlogNintendo LifeFrom 20 articlesAug 30, 20262 min readGTA 6 Launch Details, State of Decay 3, Valve LeakRockstar Games says Grand Theft Auto 6 launches without microtransactions or generative AI, with IGN reporting a November release. A reported 12TB Valve archive leak is drawing attention to early Portal 2 builds and possible Half-Life 2: Episode Three material, while State of Decay 3 gets a 2027 release window.EurogamerIGNPure XboxVGCRock Paper ShotgunFrom 7 articlesAug 29, 20262 min readGTA 6 Gameplay Reveal, Squadron 42 Delayed, Iron Man LeakGrand Theft Auto 6’s first gameplay presentation becomes the biggest gaming stream of 2026 so far, while its impact is already affecting another long-delayed project. Cloud Imperium Games delays Squadron 42 to 2027, and EA confirms leaked footage of its Iron Man game is genuine.IGNVGCEurogamerPush SquareThe VergeFrom 13 articlesAug 28, 20263 min readGTA 6 Gameplay Revealed, Fable Delayed, Iron Man LeaksGrand Theft Auto VI finally has an official gameplay showcase, with Rockstar Games releasing a 27-minute Extended Look captured on PlayStation 5. The presentation provides the clearest picture yet of Jason and Lucia’s relationship, criminal careers, and life in Leonida. Gamescom 2026 also brings fresh Fable gameplay from Playground Games, while leaked footage puts EA Motive’s long-silent Marvel’s Iron Man project back in the spotlight.EurogamerRock Paper ShotgunGematsuThe VergeIGNFrom 22 articlesAug 27, 20262 min readFable Gameplay Revealed, Xbox Disc-to-Digital, GTA VI DetailsGamescom 2026 brings an 18-minute Fable gameplay walkthrough and Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program, while Rockstar Games prepares a Netflix presentation for Grand Theft Auto VI. Konami also outlines plans for annual Silent Hill releases, and 1047 Games steps away from live-service shooters after ending development on two projects.EurogamerIGNPure XboxPush SquareGematsuFrom 22 articlesAug 26, 20262 min readWitcher 3 Remastered, GTA 6 Leaks, Path of Exile 2Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 closes with CD Projekt Red’s surprise The Witcher 3 remaster, alongside new gameplay from Gears of War: E-Day and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Rockstar also breaks its silence on Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, while Grinding Gear Games finally sets a date for Path of Exile 2’s full launch.Pure XboxEurogamerPush SquareThe VergeVGCFrom 30 articlesAug 25, 20262 min readThe Witcher 3 Remastered, Gamescom 2026, Switch 2 BundlesGamescom Opening Night Live 2026 supplies the day’s biggest wave of announcements, from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered to Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Tactics. CD Projekt Red’s surprise remaster leads a slate that also includes Path of Exile 2’s 1.0 date, new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles, and Riot Games winding down active development on 2XKO.Push SquareThe VergeEurogamerIGNGematsuFrom 26 articlesAug 24, 20262 min readThe Witcher 4 Targets 2028, GTA 6 Leaks, Terranigma ReturnsGamescom week is already producing long-range plans and immediate fallout: CD Projekt Red is targeting 2028 for The Witcher 4, while Take-Two Interactive escalates its response to the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Pixel Arcadia provides a retro counterpoint with the long-awaited return of Terranigma and a new Alien Breed collection.Push SquareGematsuEurogamerPure XboxGamesIndustry.bizFrom 23 articlesAug 23, 20262 min readGTA 6 Leaks, PS5 Blackout, Helldivers 2 Hits 22.9MGrand Theft Auto VI footage continues to spread as Take-Two pursues identifying information from Microsoft and Discord. A PS5 blackout over Sony’s digital ownership messaging and planned disc policy is also underway, while Helldivers 2 reaches more than 22.9 million players.Push SquareNintendo LifeIGNEurogamerFrom 8 articlesAug 22, 20262 min readDouble Fine Regains Rights, GTA VI Leaks, Modern Warfare 4 BetaFormer Xbox-owned studio Double Fine regains control of its game catalogue, while Take-Two escalates its legal response to Grand Theft Auto VI leaks. Infinity Ward also pushes the first substantial Modern Warfare 4 beta update, adding new multiplayer content and responding to early player feedback.EurogamerIGNVGCThe VergeNintendo LifeFrom 17 articles