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• Latest news Kingmakers resurfaces with extended gameplay video and new playtest

  PC Gamer reported developer Redemption Road resurfaced with an extended "deep dive" gameplay video for Kingmakers and opened signups for an upcoming playtest. The update arrives after nearly a year of silence following a last-minute delay ahead of the game's planned launch, PC Gamer added. PC Gamer said the trailer details what players will be doing in the game but described the cinematic interludes as "really not great." The article noted there is still no new release date announced.

• Latest news Triple‑i Initiative Showcase returns Oct. 8 with Dave the Diver, Risk of Rain 2, Windrose

  Evil Empire's Triple‑i Initiative Showcase will return on Oct. 8 with announcements across 40 indie games, including Dave the Diver, Risk of Rain 2 and Windrose. Polygon reports the Bordeaux‑based developer says the second edition will present world premieres, gameplay reveals, release dates and other announcements. The event is described by Polygon as a counterpoint to Geoff Keighley‑hosted Game Awards and follows a successful spring outing. Polygon also notes the showcase promises "No ads, no host, just games."

• Latest news TCG Card Shop Simulator: GameRant guide on maximizing shop profits

  GameRant reports ways to increase income in TCG Card Shop Simulator, advising players to keep shelves stocked, sell a variety of cards and price items reasonably. The guide says keeping shelves stocked prevents running out and helps maximize profits. It recommends rounding prices to whole numbers to speed transactions and maintain customer satisfaction. GameRant frames the game around earning money so players can expand their shop.

• Latest news Stranger Than Heaven and Crazy Taxi movies coming to Netflix

  TheGamer reports Netflix will host film adaptations of Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven and Crazy Taxi, and that Sega greenlit a Stranger Than Heaven movie before the game’s release. The story frames both projects as official Netflix-bound films. TheGamer’s coverage does not include release dates, cast, or production-team details. Additional production information and scheduling have not been confirmed in the report.

• Latest news Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes arriving at Costco, Polygon reports

  Polygon reported that Costco is quietly receiving the Pokémon Trading Card Game set Ascended Heroes. The outlet says this arrival coincides with the same week that 30th anniversary Pokémon products are released. Polygon described Ascended Heroes as the hottest Pokémon set of 2026, saying it has been hard to find and driven a brutal resale market. Polygon also reported that the information comes from Costco employees and Discord servers with access to stock numbers.

• Latest news PC Gamer launches 'RAMpocalypse' hub to help readers with memory price crisis

  PC Gamer has set up a 'RAMpocalypse' hub page to help PC gamers navigate the current memory pricing crisis, the site reports. The article says PC Gamer's hardware team brings more than 60 years of combined experience and will collect handpicked deals, reviews and build advice on the hub. PC Gamer reports that noise from memory companies and chip producers suggests prices are likely to worsen, making upgrades and new desktops or gaming laptops harder to shop for. The article also discloses that purchases through its site links may earn an affiliate commission.

• Latest news Wordle #1914 hints and answer published for September 15, 2026

  Insider Gaming published hints and the answer for Wordle #1914, the daily five-letter puzzle for September 15, 2026. The guide, authored by Mike Straw and posted September 14, 2026, offers tips and strategies that the outlet says can help players solve the puzzle faster and maintain their streaks. It includes a spoiler warning and directs readers to play on the official Wordle website or jump straight to the answer link.

• Latest news Resident Evil movie teaser includes Leon Kennedy Easter egg

  TheGamer reports the new Resident Evil movie teaser contains an Easter egg suggesting the existence of Leon Kennedy. TheGamer says the film is directed by Weapons director Zach Cregger and represents a significant departure from the earlier Resident Evil movies. The article also references script leaks in relation to the production but does not confirm whether those leaks match the final film. The piece frames the tease as something Leon fans may spot and discuss.

• Latest news Zack Snyder's The Last Photograph gets poor early reviews after TIFF debut

  Polygon reports that Zack Snyder’s long‑in‑development film The Last Photograph premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received largely negative early reviews. Early coverage described the film as a tortuous viewing experience and criticized its direction and political elements, according to Polygon. Polygon also noted negative social‑media reaction, including critical posts on X from users and film programmer Josh Lewis.

• Latest news EA FC 27 reveals Ultimate Team roadmap with ten promos through February

  Insider Gaming reports EA has published an EA FC 27 Ultimate Team content roadmap listing ten promos and a full schedule of releases through late February. The outlet says EA is running a reduced number of promos this year but is bringing back fan-favorite events such as Winter Wildcards and Ultimate Scream. Insider Gaming notes the roadmap includes previews like a first look at card designs and outlines weekly promo content that will roll out. The report shows content confirmed up to February; it does not detail plans beyond that period.

• Latest news Kernel Hearts, Fright Train and Sublight featured in Rock Paper Shotgun's weekly PC roundup

  Rock Paper Shotgun reported in its "This week in PC games" column (published Sept. 14, 2026) that Kernel Hearts lets players become a magic girl, Fright Train casts players as a dog commando, and Sublight puts players in command of a capital-class warship. The article presents those three as highlights in the site's weekly PC-games roundup. The provided excerpt includes role descriptions but does not supply release dates, developer comments, or other release details.

• Latest news The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod scrapped after Sony legal request

  Modder Speclizer said they received a letter on behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment requesting that their multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 not be released, and the project has been scrapped, PC Gamer reports. The mod had been in development since January, reached a recent development milestone, and was slated for a September release. Speclizer announced the cancellation on X, described the outcome as "extremely sad," and asked followers to support their next project. PC Gamer notes the request arrived via a letter; no further legal steps or resolutions have been confirmed.

• Latest news One Piece replaces Luffy as strongest New Generation pirate

  GameRant reports that One Piece replaces Luffy as the strongest New Generation pirate. The article was written by Rei Penber, GameRant’s deputy lead editor for anime and manga, and published Sep 14, 2026. Penber’s author bio notes his focus on deep lore analysis and powerscaling, indicating the piece presents an editorial assessment. The supplied evidence includes the article title and author information but does not include the article’s full content or supporting details.

• Latest news World of Warcraft: Forever to add hardcore (permadeath) mode by winter, PC Gamer reports

  PC Gamer reports developers said at the 'What's Next' panel that World of Warcraft: Forever will include a hardcore (permadeath) mode arriving by winter. The announcement was made on stage by production director Clayton Stone, who previously served as associate production director on Classic. PC Gamer describes World of Warcraft: Forever as a reimagining of vanilla WoW—essentially 'Classic+'—with updated talent trees, new raids and dungeons, more horizontal progression, and refreshed graphics. PC Gamer also noted that adding permadeath could be notable given the game's new systems and potentially untested ways for characters to die.

• Latest news The Batman: Part 2 set photos tease two major villains

  Polygon reports that new set photos from The Batman: Part 2, filming in London, appear to tease two major villains. The images and video center on a large protest scene showing Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne moving through a massive crowd flanked by Gotham City Police Department officers. Polygon says the footage and photos have prompted speculation that a long-standing fan theory may be true. The behind-the-scenes material began surfacing over the weekend as filming continues.

• Latest news Valheim: How to beat Bonemass — GameRant's guide

  GameRant published a guide explaining how to defeat Bonemass in Valheim, stressing the need to adapt to the environment and prepare antidotes ahead of the encounter. The article describes Bonemass as more than a simple skill check and says it can be a problematic enemy compared with the first two bosses. GameRant frames its advice as three primary tricks and strategies to exploit Bonemass’s weaknesses. According to the guide, failing to adapt or bring antidotes will make the fight much harder.

• Latest news Kingdom Hearts' Chain of Memories appears in GameRant Daily Crossword

  GameRant's Daily Crossword for September 15, 2026 includes the solution CHAINOFMEMORIES, identified as the 2004 Game Boy Advance Kingdom Hearts entry set in Castle Oblivion, the site reports. The puzzle's published answers also list HOUSEOFWOLVES, described by GameRant as Destiny's first major expansion introducing the Reef and Prison of Elders, and ZIDANE. GameRant presents the crossword on its site with a clue list and interactive grid for readers to play. The page notes GameRant has been a video game news source since 2009.

• Latest news Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 is now free on YouTube

  Polygon reports that Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is officially free to stream on YouTube. The outlet describes the film as a grimmer, age-focused take on Batman and calls it “the most overlooked movie of the century.” Polygon notes the availability comes “14 years later” and explicitly distinguishes this title from the Zack Snyder Batman film. The article frames the movie around whether Bruce Wayne should still be Batman, per Polygon’s reporting.

• Latest news GameRant ranks 10 strongest healing abilities in shonen anime

  GameRant published a ranked list of the 10 strongest healing abilities in shonen anime. The list was written by GameRant contributor Cathlyn Melo and published on Sept. 13, 2026. The article notes that healing powers in shonen series are frequently overshadowed by overwhelmingly powerful offensive techniques. Melo’s byline describes her as an experienced anime writer who previously worked in Epicstream’s anime department.

• Latest news The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod canceled after Sony request

  IGN reports modder Speclizer said a PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC will not be released after being contacted by Sony Interactive Entertainment and asked not to publish the project. Speclizer began the mod in January 2026, uploaded 25 minutes of gameplay in June, and had expected to release it in September. The project included a payment component via Patreon, and Speclizer described the cancellation as "extremely sad."

• Latest news Lanterns episode 5 shows fallout after Hal Jordan and John Stewart identify the Manhunter

  Polygon reported that HBO's Lanterns episode 5, titled "Lights Out," depicts the immediate consequences after Hal Jordan and John Stewart finally identify the Manhunter. The outlet said the episode grows more action-packed as chaos descends on Rushville, Nebraska, while still containing quieter scenes that help explain the Manhunter’s motivations. Polygon also spoke with the show's stars about the shapeshifting alien, and the article contains major spoilers for episode 5.

• Latest news Game of Thrones: Why Ned Stark Had to Die

  GameRant reports that Ned Stark's death in Game of Thrones was required to subvert traditional fantasy archetypes and reshape the show's narrative expectations. The article notes that across its eight seasons the HBO series and George R. R. Martin's books introduced familiar fantasy roles—noble kings, honorable knights, exiled royalty—and then turned those conventions on their heads. GameRant highlights that Ned initially appears as the expected honorable hero, making his death a deliberate narrative turning point. The piece is an analysis by GameRant's Nicolas Bartlett published Sep 13, 2026.

• Latest news Lanterns Season 1 Episode 5 brings 2016 storyline to a dramatic climax

  IGN reports Lanterns Season 1 Episode 5, titled "Lights Out," brings the show's 2016 storyline to a dramatic climax with major consequences for Hal Jordan and John Stewart. The review says the episode delivers plenty of action and functions as the moment the series deploys the flashier sequences it had been holding back. IGN describes the installment as a "wild ride" and notes Laura Linney’s Lianna calls it a "shitstorm." The review contains full spoilers and frames Episode 5 as a standout episode in the season so far.

• Latest news One Piece: Oda unveils Zoro's Yonko-level Haki power

  GameRant reported that One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda unveiled that Zoro possesses a Yonko-level Haki power. The report appears in a GameRant story published Sep 13, 2026 and credited to deputy lead editor Rei Penber. The supplied evidence includes the headline and author details but does not include the article text or additional specifics about the nature of the Haki. No other sources or confirmations are present in the provided evidence.

• Latest news World of Warcraft Forever adds native gamepad support

  Polygon reports World of Warcraft Forever will include native gamepad/controller support. The feature was revealed during BlizzCon 2026 as part of the reveal of WoW Forever, described as a 'Classic Plus' version offering a new type of classic experience. Polygon said Blizzard framed the controller option as giving players new and old more choice. The report also said native gamepad support should not be taken as meaning World of Warcraft is coming to consoles any time soon.

• Latest news TNT's Leverage is now officially free to stream on YouTube

  Polygon reports that TNT's action series Leverage is now officially free to stream on YouTube. The Polygon story describes Leverage as part of a late-2000s wave of quirky antihero shows and calls that period a "short, largely unsung golden age" of crime-fighting criminals. The article includes a photo credit naming Beth Reisgraf as Parker in Leverage. Polygon published the piece on Sep. 13, 2026.

• Latest news The Last of Us Part II: Sony requests PC modder cancel multiplayer mod

  Push Square reports Sony Interactive Entertainment has sent a letter asking PC modder Speclizer not to release a multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II. Speclizer posted on social media that the project had been in development since January and was due to release this month. According to Push Square, the mod represented roughly nine months of work and Speclizer thanked supporters while saying they will move on to an original project.

• Latest news GameRant: 5 open-world RPGs with 'perfect' multi-class systems

  GameRant published a feature by Christopher Adams titled "5 Open-World RPGs With Perfect Multi-Class Systems," presenting five open-world RPGs the article describes as having perfect multi-class systems. The piece was published Sep 13, 2026, and credits Adams as a Features and Lists Contributor at GameRant. Adams's author bio in the article notes he is a gamer who graduated college in 2024 with a BA in Journalism and has worked as a reporter and editor since college. The supplied excerpt does not list which five games appear; readers must consult the GameRant article for the specific titles and details.

• Latest news GameRant ranks seven best A-1 Pictures anime since 2020

  GameRant published a list ranking the seven best new A-1 Pictures anime released since 2020. The piece was written by Cathlyn Melo and published on Sep 13, 2026. GameRant's article notes A-1 Pictures was founded in 2005 and has produced anime for over two decades. The article frames the studio as continuing to deliver hits.

• Latest news Goddess of Victory: NIKKE reveals bunny SSRs and Sugar costume release dates

  Dot Esports reports Goddess of Victory: NIKKE will add bunny alternate SSRs Guilty: Mighty Bunny to Pick Up Recruitment on Sept. 17 and Sin: Swift Bunny on Sept. 24, and will release the Sugar: Killer Rabbit costume in Costume Gacha from Sept. 17. The outlet says these bunny variants are alternate SSR versions of the existing Real Kindness squad members Guilty and Sin. Dot Esports notes the original Guilty and Sin units were introduced via the Liberation system in January 2023 and were not obtainable through Recruitment, making these new versions another chance to own different iterations. All three additions are tied to the upcoming COIN RUSH SHOWDOWN event, according to Dot Esports.