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• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine adds player-controlled slow-motion via accessibility game-speed option

  IGN reports Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine includes an accessibility option that lets players control overall game speed, allowing a toggle between normal and a chosen secondary speed. The speed control can be mapped to any controller button; IGN cites a player who mapped it to the D-pad and slowed gameplay to 30%. IGN says that slow-motion can be used to create cinematic moments, such as a splash of blood moving slowly across the screen or Wolverine driving his claws into an enemy before speeding back up. IGN describes the setting as part of an expansive accessibility menu from Insomniac.

• Latest news Wardogs CEO says he won't hire developers who refuse mandatory crunch

  PC Gamer reports Bulkhead Interactive CEO Joe Brammer said he will not hire developers who are unwilling to accept mandatory crunch. The comments were made during an episode of The Game Business Show, as covered by Game Developer, where Brammer acknowledged that crunch happens at Bulkhead. PC Gamer says the stance has drawn criticism from industry colleagues and is being viewed as controversial. PC Gamer did not report any announced changes to Bulkhead's formal hiring policy.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine: Insomniac confirms updates to address fan blowback

  Polygon reports Insomniac Games has said it will deliver updates for Marvel's Wolverine to address major player blowback, including a teased fix for the game's "scent trails". Polygon says Sony was releasing Marvel's Wolverine the same day Insomniac posted that message. Polygon reports the game's pre-release critical reception was overwhelmingly negative and that the outlet said this response harmed its GOTY chances and ended a long-running streak for Sony. Polygon also notes James Stevenson, Insomniac’s director of communications and marketing, posted on X shortly before launch.

• Latest news Percy Jackson Season 3 to change book's formula, adds Nico and Bianca

  Polygon reports Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 will change the original books' formula and will introduce siblings Nico and Bianca di Angelo. The outlet says Disney is set to release the third season on Nov. 20 but has not shared many details about its adaptation of The Titan's Curse. Polygon further reports there will be major changes, particularly affecting one of the series' key characters. The siblings are reported to be of great importance to the story's central prophecy.

• Latest news Marvel’s Wolverine: Troy Baker voices Nathaniel Essex; game now available worldwide

  Insider Gaming reports that Marvel’s Wolverine is now available worldwide and features Troy Baker in the role of Nathaniel Essex. The outlet says Essex first appears as an ally who rescues a feral, isolated Logan and recruits him to the Essex Institute. Insider Gaming describes the Essex Institute as a safe haven for mutants that also serves as the hub of a Team X tasked with locating and protecting mutants, which includes Wolverine, Sabertooth, and Mystique. The report adds that, as the game progresses, more details about Essex’s plans emerge and he begins to transition later in the story, though the available excerpt does not confirm specifics.

• Latest news Steam Frame priced at $1,059 for 256GB base, 1TB model $1,299 — Half‑Life: Alyx included

  Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset is priced at $1,059 USD / £889 GBP for the base 256GB model, PCGamesN reports. PCGamesN says buyers can opt for a 1TB model for $1,299 USD / £1,089. The outlet reports that Half‑Life: Alyx is included with the headset. PCGamesN also notes the $1k+ price matches prior rumors and reflects broader increases in gaming hardware costs.

• Latest news Trademark suggests Lies of P sequel will be titled Wonders of O

  Nintendo Life reports a European Union Intellectual Property Office filing linked to developer Neowiz indicates the Lies of P sequel may be titled Wonders of O. Nintendo Life says the alleged title aligns with earlier reports that the follow-up will draw on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The outlet also highlights an ending in the original Lies of P that features a character clicking her heels, which Nintendo Life says echoes Dorothy imagery. Nintendo Life cites FRVR as the source that spotted the EUIPO trademark filing.

• Latest news Phantasy Star Online playable in web browser via fan project PSO Reborn

  VGC reports that PSO Reborn, a fan project, makes Phantasy Star Online playable inside a web browser. The project reportedly boots by opening a link and runs on both PC and mobile browsers, accepting touchscreen, controller, and keyboard-and-mouse input. VGC also reports users on ResetEra saying the build has glitches — for example, a control-customization bug — and that some forum members raised concerns about the project's author. The article identifies PSO Reborn as an unofficial project and notes it is not a perfect replication.

• Latest news ARC Raiders could scrap Expeditions system

  Insider Gaming reports ARC Raiders' Expeditions system could be removed after executive producer Aleksander Grøndal told PCGamesN the team is uncertain how to move forward. Expeditions, ARC Raiders' version of character wipes, were halted in August following player complaints that the system was underbaked. Embark Studios previously said the system would return in early 2027, but Insider Gaming reports Grøndal said the team wants to make "significant changes" and did not rule out scrapping Expeditions entirely. Grøndal reportedly did not provide details on how any replacement or changes would work.

• Latest news PS Plus Extra/Premium adds RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Mega Man X, Metro Redux

  Push Square reports PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers can download four new September 2026 titles now: RuneScape: Dragonwilds (PS5), WWE 2K26 (PS5), Mega Man X: Command Mission (PS2), and Metro Redux (PS4). The site says the main September 2026 refresh dropped on Tuesday, 15th September 2026. Push Square states that members in the UK, USA, and Japan only get those four titles today, while subscribers outside those regions receive the entire September lineup immediately. The article adds that the remaining titles for UK, USA, and Japan are being saved for release over the coming weeks.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine lists 30 main missions across nine chapters, GameRant reports

  GameRant reports Marvel's Wolverine contains 30 main story missions spread across nine chapters. The guide by Tom Bowen says most missions take around half an hour to complete, though some are shorter. GameRant's page is presented as a chapter list and includes sections on collectibles and how to replay missions. The provided evidence does not include full mission names or a complete total playtime estimate.

• Latest news Polygon: Prime Video's Spider-Noir may have been canceled after Season 1

  Polygon reports Prime Video's Spider-Noir may have been unceremoniously canceled after its first season. Polygon describes Nicolas Cage's turn as the spider hero as a classic, authentic entry in the noir genre. The outlet says the series is stylistically unlike live-action Spider-Man films and aligns more with mid-20th century film noir, citing hard‑boiled detective elements, morally ambiguous characters, moody lighting, and an inner monologue. The article is presented as a list of recommended classic noir films for viewers who enjoyed the show.

• Latest news Fallout actor Walton Goggins praised for standout role in HBO's The Righteous Gemstones

  Polygon reported that Walton Goggins, whose credits include Fallout, delivers a standout performance in HBO's comedy The Righteous Gemstones. The outlet described the series as overlooked and near-perfect and called Goggins an "actor's actor" with a wide range. Polygon noted his ability to disappear into roles across projects such as Fallout and The White Lotus and highlighted his ongoing collaborations with Danny McBride. The piece frames Goggins's performance as a key reason to binge the series.

• Latest news Rebecca Yarros adds new Empyrean Series book; Fourth Wing returns in two weeks

  Rebecca Yarros is adding a new book to The Empyrean Series, and Polygon reports Fourth Wing will return in two weeks. Polygon describes Yarros as a major figure in publishing and says the series is a pop-culture phenomenon comparable to Harry Potter and Twilight in sales and reach. The series began with 2023's Fourth Wing and follows Violet Sorrengail, who is enrolled by her mother in a dangerous academy for dragon riders and meets rival/love interest Xaden Riorson. Polygon's coverage says three novels have been published so far and notes there is "a catch" to the upcoming return, though the excerpt does not specify what that catch is.

• Latest news Peanuts: 62 years later, a Charles Schulz line on unrequited love still endures

  Polygon reports that a quote from Charles Schulz’s Peanuts remains a quintessential comic-strip line 62 years after its appearance. Polygon columnist Brian VanHooker argues the strip’s lasting power comes from Schulz’s recurring focus on unrequited young love rather than mutual romances. VanHooker notes that across 50 years of drawing Peanuts, Schulz frequently portrayed one child pining for another while the affection was not returned, which the article says gives the strip a real-world emotional quality. The piece is presented as an opinion column on Polygon published September 15, 2026.

• Latest news House of the Dragon misses HBO streaming top 10; Game of Thrones era waning

  Polygon reports that House of the Dragon did not make HBO's top 10 streaming list, a sign the Game of Thrones franchise is losing its long-held dominance on the network. The outlet describes this as the end of an era for Game of Thrones on HBO. Polygon also notes HBO has pursued other franchise projects such as the new DC series Lanterns and The Penguin. The piece frames House of the Dragon's placement as part of a broader shift in HBO's streaming landscape.

• Latest news Aniimo launches September 15–16, PC Gamer reports

  PC Gamer reports that Aniimo will launch on September 15 or 16 depending on your timezone. The outlet says players in the United States will see the September 15 date, while players in Europe and the UK will see September 16. PC Gamer describes Aniimo as a free-to-play creature-collecting open-world set on the continent of Idyll and says it is apparently not a gacha game. The article also compares Aniimo to Palworld’s monster-recruitment focus but notes PC Gamer’s observation that Aniimo appears to include fewer guns and fewer survival crafting elements.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine: earn the Poseidon's Kiss trophy by activating Tokyo bar kissing toilet

  VGC reports the Poseidon's Kiss is a Bronze Trophy in Marvel's Wolverine that is earned by activating the kissing toilet in a Tokyo bar bathroom. The outlet says most trophies are tied to story progression or collectibles, but a few—like this one—require interacting with a specific optional area. VGC says you must reach the One Last Mission chapter set in Tokyo, which features Wolverine and Jean and includes a sequence where you tail a target and burst into a bar. The VGC guide shows where in Tokyo the bathroom is and explains how to activate the kissing toilet.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine: 21 Whisky Bottles grant AP across missions, VGC reports

  VGC reports that Marvel’s Wolverine contains 21 Whisky Bottles to find, and collecting them grants Wolverine AP that can be spent to improve skills. The guide says each Whisky Bottle references a comic-book arc from Logan’s past and that the majority of missions include a bottle. VGC notes the bottles are listed in story order with no spoilers and that you can collect bottles after finishing a mission by replaying it from the Nightmare Cabin. The guide also identifies individual mission placements, for example that the Homecoming mission contains one Whisky Bottle.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine makes last‑minute unexpected change

  GameRant reported that Marvel's Wolverine made a last‑minute unexpected change. The report was published by Anthony Taormina on GameRant on September 14, 2026. The supplied evidence does not include details of what the change was, so the specific alteration is not confirmed here.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine: All difficulty options explained

  GameRant reports that Marvel's Wolverine offers multiple difficulty options. The GameRant guide outlines each available difficulty and explains how they differ. The article also discusses whether players can change difficulty during play, recommends which settings suit different playstyles, and addresses trophy implications, according to GameRant. The piece is written by Jake Fillery, an editor at GameRant.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine: How to Upgrade Health

  GameRant published a guide explaining how to upgrade health in Marvel's Wolverine. The article, written by Jake Fillery and published Sep 14, 2026, reports that Wolverine has an in-game healing factor but can still be killed by particularly brutal attacks. It presents steps intended to make Wolverine stronger by increasing his maximum health. Fillery is identified in the piece as an Editor (Guides) who covers AAA and live-service games and provides day-one coverage.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine actor Liam McIntyre says he's unfazed by player comments

  IGN reports that Liam McIntyre, who plays Wolverine in Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine, says he is not fazed by players' brutal comments about the game. McIntyre has been posting about his role since his involvement was announced, and IGN reports some players have only recently realized he has been seeing what they are saying. According to IGN, the game's public discourse over the last month has centered on Insomniac’s art direction, character design, and gameplay segments shown to media and early reviewers, and some fans have questioned McIntyre's resemblance to the character. IGN also reports McIntyre said, "I just hope everyone has fun."

• Latest news Kaz available on Steam for $7, Polygon reports ultra‑fast roguelike play

  Kalinarm’s roguelike Kaz is available on Steam for $7, Polygon reports. Polygon’s impressions describe the game as an ultra‑fast, highly absorbing indie roguelike and warn it can cause wrist strain during long sessions. The Polygon writer said they found the game hard to stop playing and cautioned about its physical intensity. Polygon also called Kaz one of Steam’s coolest roguelikes of 2026 in their impressions piece.

• Latest news Wardogs' Lonestar faction is being avoided over reputation for worst players

  IGN reports players of Wardogs are avoiding the Lonestar (blue) faction because it has developed a reputation for attracting the worst and newest players and losing the most games. Wardogs offers three teams — Lonestar (blue), Valkyra (red), and Manticore (green) — and IGN says the factions don't have major gameplay differences. The stigma around Lonestar is pushing more experienced players away and leaving the team disproportionately populated by inexperienced players; IGN cites a Reddit post that said some matches have delayed starts as a result. Community theories mentioned by IGN include Lonestar being the first/default pick and other teams filling up faster, but the exact cause and any developer response are not confirmed in the report.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine — TheGamer publishes complete whisky bottle location guide

  TheGamer published a complete whisky bottle location guide for Marvel's Wolverine on September 14, 2026. The piece, written by Lead News Editor George Foster, presents a locations guide and includes headings such as "What Whisky Bottles Do" along with named bottles like "The One Who Got Away" and "Raise Some Hell." The article is presented as a walkthrough for finding hidden whisky bottles; the available excerpt does not confirm whether collecting them yields specific in-game rewards. The guide is positioned as hands-on coverage by an author who has reported on multiple action games.

• Latest news GameRant ranks the 9 best Demon Slayer Mark designs

  GameRant published a ranked list naming the nine best Demon Slayer Mark designs. The piece describes Demon Slayer Marks as power-ups for the series' heroes and ranks nine mark designs. The article was written by Cathlyn Melo and published on September 14, 2026. The list is presented as a subjective ranking of designs rather than official series lore.

• Latest news Marvel's Wolverine: TheGamer publishes complete trophy and platinum guide

  TheGamer published a complete trophy and platinum guide for Marvel's Wolverine on Sep 14, 2026, reporting the game "is finally here" more than five years after it was originally revealed. The guide was written by George Foster, identified in the piece as TheGamer's Lead News Editor. TheGamer's coverage describes the game as bringing a linear adventure. The article presents a complete trophy list for players seeking the platinum, according to its headline and content summary.

• Latest news Wizards Tavern card game discounted at Amazon with free extra game

  IGN reports Wizards Tavern is on sale at Amazon for $24.99 and includes an additional free party game. The listing shows a regular price of $29.99, a 17% reduction from that price, according to IGN. IGN describes Wizards Tavern as a strategy drinking card game for adults that is based on the Do or Drink card game and contains 170 cards. The product is labeled for ages 21 and over only, per IGN.

• Latest news Flashforge Adventurer 5M discounted to about $136 on AliExpress Fall Sale, IGN reports

  IGN reports the Flashforge Adventurer 5M 3D printer is available on FlashForge's AliExpress store for about $136.91 after a $20 coupon code (15USAFF) as part of the AliExpress Fall Sale. IGN says the listing ships from a U.S. warehouse with free shipping and typically delivers in under a week with no extra import fees. The article notes the same model sells for $249 on Amazon and describes the 5M as an easy-to-set-up, entry-level printer that produces strong results and supports add-on mods such as an enclosure kit and a camera kit. IGN also discloses it may earn an affiliate commission if purchases are made through its links.