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• Latest news Pokémon Pokopia holds its first Halloween-themed in-game event

  Polygon reported on Sep 30, 2026 that Pokémon Pokopia will run its first Halloween-themed in-game event. The report said the event will include an array of event items and special Pokémon. Polygon framed the announcement as Pokopia following a broader trend of video games adding annual Halloween events. The article included an image credited to The Pokémon Company.

• Latest news World of Warcraft console port rumors return after Brazilian age classification appears

  GameRant reported that rumors of a World of Warcraft console version resurfaced after a new age classification for the game appeared in Brazil. The piece was published by Dominik Bošnjak on September 29, 2026, at GameRant. GameRant described the development as a renewed round of console rumors. The article's header lists source images from Nintendo and Blizzard and does not present an official Blizzard confirmation of a console version.

• Latest news Resident Evil (2026) movie: GameRant explains the Outbreak

  GameRant published an explainer of the Outbreak in the new Resident Evil 2026 reboot movie. The piece is credited to Sean Pagnotti and was published on September 29, 2026. The article includes a Sony Pictures image of Austin Abrams as Bryan standing in the snow among abandoned cars, holding an MP5 and a green-and-white medical bag.

• Latest news God of War Laufey: Original God of War creator defends creative director from harassment

  IGN reported that David Jaffe, creator of the original God of War, defended Ariel Lawrence — creative director for God of War Laufey — from harassment after his earlier critical remarks about her went viral. IGN said Jaffe described a contentious working relationship with Lawrence during the original God of War and claimed their personalities clashed, adding that he didn’t feel she was truly passionate about the games. IGN reported those remarks were made during a September 2026 livestream reacting to footage for God of War Laufey and that Jaffe later 'cleared up' his comments. IGN also quoted Jaffe saying, 'I have no problem with female directors at all,' and criticizing people who used his experience with Lawrence to launch personal attacks.

• Latest news Polygon lists Duke Nukem Forever among 10 canceled games still mourned

  Polygon published a feature by Jason Venter on September 29, 2026 that lists 10 canceled games it says remain devastating years later, naming examples including Duke Nukem Forever. The article frames some cancellations as wasted potential that might have become hits if given more time and resources. It also notes that some canceled projects could have disappointed even if they had shipped, citing Duke Nukem Forever as an example and comparing canceled games to Schrödinger’s cat. Polygon presents the list as a reflection on lost possibilities rather than reporting new developments about those titles.

• Latest news Deadlock update adds six new heroes and over 10,000 new voice lines

  Rock Paper Shotgun reported that Valve pushed a large update to its invite-only game Deadlock that adds six new playable heroes and more than 10,000 new voice lines. The new hero roster, as listed by Rock Paper Shotgun, includes Nurse Harrow, Rat King, Solomon, Deadman Danny, Baba, and Violet, with brief character descriptions provided. The article also says the update delivers a major visual overhaul and notes Deadlock remains technically unreleased and accessible only by invite. Rock Paper Shotgun published the report on Sept. 29, 2026 and framed the update as evidence Valve remains committed to the project.

• Latest news Flexispot Lotus Swivel Rocker and Recliner on clearance for $249.99

  IGN reports the Flexispot Lotus PU Leather Swivel Rocker and Recliner is on clearance for $249.99 after applying coupon "LOTUS100OFF", with free shipping. IGN says the chair is currently listed at $349.99 (originally $680) before the coupon and is an oversized manual swivel rocker and recliner upholstered in PU leather. The article notes the creamy ivory color is the least expensive option while a sunset brown color costs $50 more, and that the Lotus has a 350-pound weight capacity. IGN also discloses that purchases through its links may earn it an affiliate commission.

• Latest news Deadlock City Never Sleeps adds six new heroes in major Valve content update

  Valve has released a major content update for the work-in-progress game Deadlock City Never Sleeps that adds six new heroes, updated visuals, and other changes, TheGamer reported on Sep 29, 2026. TheGamer described the patch as the game's biggest update since release and said it includes massive map updates, new gameplay mechanics, and quality-of-life features. TheGamer also reported that fans had been awaiting the next patch for months. TheGamer noted it will add more information to the story as it becomes available.

• Latest news Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 includes lobby admin panel that accepts hack codes

  Polygon reports that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 places an admin panel in the top-right of the lobby that accepts lobby hack codes which grant bonuses such as unlocking sprites and awarding XP, gizmos, and sprite dust. The site says players must interact with that admin panel and insert a lobby hack code to receive these bonuses. Polygon adds that the lobby hack codes are not found in-game but are published elsewhere online, and the outlet has gathered and listed all the codes along with instructions. The article was updated Sep 29, 2026, according to Polygon.

• Latest news Wardogs: Bulkhead acknowledges 'mortar spam' meta and plans mortar ammo nerf

  Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer told PC Gamer the studio acknowledges a "mortar spam meta" in Wardogs and said the team will look at nerfing mortar ammo costing. He also told PC Gamer that the game's late game is "sh*t" and that Season 1 was deliberately kept short because of known endgame balancing issues. Brammer said the studio expected they "hadn't got it right" and were not surprised by these problems, according to PC Gamer.

• Latest news Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide drops to lowest Amazon price

  IGN reports Amazon has reduced the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide hardcover to $39.84, a 34% discount off its retail price. IGN says this is the lowest price it has seen for the book, which released on August 25, 2026. The discount appears to require no Amazon Prime membership and arrives a week before Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale; IGN also notes the book saw preorder discounts as low as $41.99 before release.

• Latest news Big Stretch: 72-hour Down2Jam physics platformer by a three-person team

  Rock Paper Shotgun reports Big Stretch is a physics-based platformer made in 72 hours for the Down2Jam game jam by a three-person team. The jam game places the player in control of a perfectly spherical red creature with googly eyes and very stretchy arms and uses minimal assets. RPS contributor Oisin Kuhnke wrote that the game is short — "as long as your own skills allow it" — and described its strong "Vibe," saying it illustrates the importance of atmosphere. The coverage was published by Rock Paper Shotgun on Sept. 29, 2026.

• Latest news Steam to replace curated Discounts & Events spots with personalized recommendations

  Valve, via Steamworks, said it has been experimenting with replacing some curated spots in Steam’s Discounts & Events section with dynamic, personalized recommendations. Valve reported that featuring games more personally in that section allowed it to show 10x more games to customers in a given day. Valve also reported this change produced what it described as "meaningful increases" in store page visits, wishlists, and cart additions. PC Gamer notes the Discounts & Events page is a Steam collection for discounted games and special events.

• Latest news 007 First Light teased free DLC; more details due 1 October 2026

  IO Interactive has teased a free DLC drop for 007 First Light and said more information will arrive on Thursday, 1 October 2026, according to Push Square. The developer's social post included a short video of a car speeding past, which Push Square reports has prompted suggestions the DLC could add a new Aston Martin. Push Square also reports the tease might be part of a wider update to the game's Tac Sim mode, and notes IO Interactive previously shared a general first‑year roadmap that did not explicitly mention a new car. Push Square states the upcoming DLC will be free and that full details will be revealed on 1 October 2026.

• Latest news Critical Role's new game announced for 2027

  Polygon reported that Critical Role announced a new game scheduled for 2027. Polygon's exclusive report says the project will feature musician Iggy Pop and the writer behind The Blood of Dawnwalker. Polygon also noted that Critical Role is best known for its actual-play Dungeons & Dragons tabletop campaigns and has expanded into other entertainment including comics and novels.

• Latest news Troy Baker says cinematics for Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet have wrapped

  Troy Baker told an Ottawa Comiccon panel that cinematics for Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet have "finally" wrapped and said audiences "are not ready," Push Square reported. Push Square reported Baker praised Tati Gabrielle's performance; the outlet noted Gabrielle plays the lead character Jordan. Push Square reported Baker is set to appear in the game's cast and that the title is expected to release sometime in 2027. Push Square also wrote that we may not hear much about the game until next year.

• Latest news Roblox Deep Fishing: PCGamesN lists redeemable codes (September 29, 2026)

  PCGamesN published a list of new redeemable codes for the Roblox game Deep Fishing on September 29, 2026. The article lists codes such as update8 (three tide bait and a luck potion, marked "new!"), keys (five meadow bait, marked "new!"), kraken (five meadow bait) and Update2 (2.5k cash and three tide bait). PCGamesN notes Deep Fishing is free-to-play and that codes provide extras like bait, potions, and cash. The guide is presented by Joshua Brown and the page is described as one the site will refresh when new codes appear.

• Latest news Warhammer YouTuber The Outer Circle ends channel amid Games Workshop takedowns

  IGN reports that The Outer Circle, a Warhammer YouTube channel run by Australian creator “Macca,” has ended its channel after Games Workshop takedowns of the creator’s 3D-printing designs and amid online harassment. IGN reports the channel had run for over a decade and focused on Horus Heresy commentary, lore analysis, and getting-started guides. IGN also reports the creator published critical videos about Games Workshop’s pricing, rules, and corporate policies, and that the channel experienced death threats and doxxing. IGN does not confirm whether the creator will publish elsewhere or whether Games Workshop has issued a public response.

• Latest news Control Resonant modders have turned the game into Devil May Cry-style combat

  TheGamer reported that modders have already turned Control Resonant into Devil May Cry-style combat. TheGamer described Control Resonant as a departure from developer Remedy Entertainment's usual over-the-shoulder third-person shooter gameplay. TheGamer said the game's protagonist, Dylan, uses a range of melee weapons and that the game leans more toward melee combat than guns. TheGamer's story was published on September 29, 2026 and written by Joshua Robertson.

• Latest news Gears of War: E-Day — Polygon lists early access release times and preload info

  Polygon published a guide on Sep 29, 2026, detailing early access release times for Gears of War: E-Day and instructions on how to preload. The article notes that players who pre-ordered the game will be jumping in during an early access window. Polygon describes the game as a prequel set on Emergence Day, covering the Locust Horde’s invasion of the city of Kalona. The guide frames the title as a brutal, gory entry in the series and organizes release-time information by time zone.

• Latest news Nivalis Nights: opening a second restaurant requires a LICCY license, TheGamer reports

  TheGamer reports that in Nivalis Nights players must obtain a LICCY license to open additional restaurants as part of the game’s Business Empire quest. TheGamer’s walkthrough says the player inherits a ramen shop in a cyberpunk dystopia and must gather ingredients, hire staff, and avoid acid rain while expanding. The guide, published Sep 29, 2026, by Collin MacGregor, includes task links such as talking to Agent Teleshko and speaking with Brooke Hazard. The walkthrough frames opening more restaurants as a way to build a business empire and work toward escaping a mountain of debt.

• Latest news GameRant publishes 'Name That Game' quiz including Ori and the Will of the Wisps image

  GameRant published a 'Name That Game' quiz on September 29, 2026 that asks readers to identify games from images and presents multiple-choice options including Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. The page presents the quiz as a fact-based activity and states GameRant has been a video game news source since 2009. The quiz interface shows difficulty settings (Easy 15s, Medium 10s, Hard 5s) and identifies the item shown as QUESTION 1/1 with Results 0. The quiz page includes image assets for the questions but does not, on the page excerpted, indicate correct answers or announce further quizzes.

• Latest news Disney Lorcana adds 'Ink Drops' token mechanic in Hyperia City expansion

  TheGamer reports Disney Lorcana will introduce a token-based mechanic called Ink Drops with the Hyperia City launch. The article by Niall Walsh describes Ink Drops as effectively the first token-based mechanic in the trading card game and says they give players additional ink to spend on casting cards. Walsh also reports that certain cards will interact directly with Ink Drops in a number of ways. TheGamer's piece does not provide an exact release date for Hyperia City or a complete official ruleset and card list for Ink Drops.

• Latest news The Last of Us officially has two new projects in early stages

  TheGamer reports that The Last of Us "officially has two new projects in the early stages" and that the projects are set to "expand the canon." The story was published on Sep 29, 2026 and credited to Sam Woods, TheGamer’s Senior Reporter. The supplied evidence contains only that report headline and metadata; it does not provide details about the projects' formats, platforms, creators, or release dates.

• Latest news Naughty Dog says Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will get no updates in 2026

  Insider Gaming reports Naughty Dog confirmed that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will receive no updates in 2026. The outlet says Neil Druckmann revealed the studio will remain silent for the rest of 2026 and described the project as the studio's most ambitious. Insider Gaming notes the decision largely rules out a new trailer at The Game Awards 2026. The site also reports the last development update, released about a month earlier, said the game's cinematic shoot had been finalized and that updates are expected only in 2027, though a 2027 launch is not confirmed.

• Latest news Keep Driving arrives on Nintendo Switch

  Polygon reported that Keep Driving has come to Nintendo Switch. Polygon writer Giovanni Colantonio described Keep Driving as one of 2025’s best-reviewed RPGs and called it last year’s most inventive RPG. Polygon also noted that 2025 was a crowded year for RPGs and framed the Switch release as a second chance for players who missed the game. The provided excerpt does not specify release date, pricing, or other availability details.

• Latest news The Elder Scrolls: former writer says key lore may have come from a typo

  PC Gamer reports that former Bethesda writer and designer Kurt Kuhlmann told the FRVR Podcast he is "100% convinced" a load-bearing piece of The Elder Scrolls lore was inspired by a typo. The claim specifically links to the concept of Dragon Breaks, with The Warp in the West cited as the series' most prominent example. PC Gamer's story, published 28 September 2026, notes Kuhlmann made the remark while discussing The Warp in the West and the multiple endings of Daggerfall. The article attributes the assertion to Kuhlmann's remarks on the FRVR Podcast rather than presenting independent verification.

• Latest news World of Warcraft: Forever dev teases new 'mega dungeon' inspired by Blackrock Depths

  PC Gamer reported that World of Warcraft: Forever senior game designer Josh Greenfield teased a new 'mega dungeon' for the game that he suggested could take players hours to complete. Greenfield referenced Blackrock Depths and described the planned content as "a good BRD-like mega dungeon" in a post on X, according to PC Gamer. PC Gamer explained that the term "mega dungeon" here denotes a very large dungeon that can last as long as a raid and compared the tease to older, sprawling WoW dungeons. The report did not include a release date, development timeline, or confirmed availability details.

• Latest news Troy Baker says Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet lead is a 'spiritual successor' to Ellie

  Troy Baker said at Ottawa Comiccon that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet’s lead, Jordan, is a "spiritual successor" to Ellie from The Last of Us, Insider Gaming reported. Insider Gaming also reported Baker was speaking about Intergalactic at the convention and that he is starring in the game. The article notes the game’s release timing is not known. The report was published by Insider Gaming on September 28, 2026.

• Latest news A Nightmare on Elm Street films arrive on HBO Max as Freddy Krueger appears in Fortnite

  IGN reports HBO Max will add the first five A Nightmare on Elm Street films plus the 2010 reboot to its library on October 1. IGN says this arrival is timed as Freddy Krueger himself arrives in Fortnite. IGN also reports HBO Max will air the Lanterns Season 1 finale on October 4 at 9pm ET and that the streamer’s October highlights include movies from Warner Bros., A24, and Lionsgate plus some live sports.