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• Latest news PC Gamer asks readers to pick the worst graphical effect: motion blur vs lens flare

  PC Gamer published a reader poll by Jacob Ridley on 24 September 2026 asking users to choose whether motion blur or lens flare is the worst graphical effect in games. The article frames the vote as a knockout-format bracket that pairs effects head-to-head across multiple rounds. It notes prior coverage of effects including chromatic aberration and bloom and includes an image credited to Crytek and CD Projekt Red. The page discloses that purchases through links may earn an affiliate commission and invites readers to "join the conversation."

• Latest news 39 Stardew Valley-style farm sims reported planning launches in 2026

  PC Gamer reported that 39 Stardew Valley-shaped farming simulation games were still planning to launch in 2026. The article's author, Lauren Morton, estimated she has 234 hours of gaming time remaining to play those titles, based on an assumed schedule of 2 hours on weeknights and 4 hours on weekend days. Morton noted the count was compiled manually because Steam's upcoming-games view allows sorting but not filtering by release date, and she cautioned the tally is fallible and that delays can still happen. The piece lists example projects and Morton's individual playtime estimates for some, including Songs of Glimmerwick (40 hours) and Nivalis Nights (500 hours).

• Latest news Silent Hill: Townfall set in Scottish town St. Amelia, GameRant reports

  GameRant reports Konami's newly released Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional Scottish town of St. Amelia rather than the series' titular town. GameRant notes this follows last year's Silent Hill f, which took place in 1960s rural Japan. GameRant reports series producer Motoi Okamoto has alluded that Silent Hill is more of a phenomenon than strictly a location. GameRant says moving entries outside the town lets the series explore different cultures and interpretations of isolation and inescapable trauma.

• Latest news Epic Games Store to Give Away System Shock 2 and Buried Stars on October 1, 2026

  GameRant reported that the Epic Games Store will offer System Shock 2 and Buried Stars as its free games for an October 1, 2026 giveaway. The report was published by Dominik Bošnjak on September 24, 2026. GameRant says the Epic Games Store's October 1 giveaway will feature those two titles. The article does not confirm further details such as claim windows, platform limits, or how long the giveaway will run.

• Latest news Destiny 2 unvaulting to return campaigns, raids and destinations reportedly free to all

  Eurogamer reports Bungie is working on 'unvaulting' Destiny 2 campaigns, raids and destinations. According to a Forbes report by Paul Tassi, the returning additions are reportedly going to be free for all players, including those who did not originally own them. Tassi reportedly also said the live-service seasons that ran alongside those pieces of content will not return. Eurogamer notes Bungie previously announced the end of Destiny 2 development and laid off almost the game's entire team, and the developer offered few specifics about the unvaulting.

• Latest news Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 2 restores Sidonie Baker in end‑credit cameo

  IGN reported that Slow Horses Season 6, Episode 2 — titled “Daddy Issues” — brings back Olivia Cooke’s Sidonie Baker in a brief end‑credit appearance. IGN described the return as a single “hello, River” line before the credits and said the Season 6 trailer had already signalled her reappearance. The review noted the cameo raises questions about Sid’s fate and motives and argued the reveal would have landed harder if it had not been shown in the trailer. IGN’s review contains full spoilers and was updated on Sep 23, 2026; the episode is streaming on Apple TV, according to IGN.

• Latest news World of Warcraft: Forever to add storms in first patch

  PC Gamer reports Blizzard will add intense weather effects, including storms, to Azeroth in World of Warcraft: Forever's first patch. The article says many players familiar with the era the game is based on felt those storm effects were missing. PC Gamer also reports increased weather effects are appearing in WoW: Forever beta zones and references a YouTube clip. The report was published on 23 September 2026.

• Latest news Fallout 4 gets updated Midwestern Power Armor Creation pack

  Insider Gaming reports that Fallout 4 received an updated fan-made Midwestern Power Armor Creation pack from Hobgoblin Studios and Local Symmetry that was pushed across social and video platforms. The outlet says the Creation reintroduces a legendary power armor variant that hasn't really been seen since 2001's Fallout: Tactics and describes the pack as "a must-have." Insider Gaming reports the Creation first surfaced at the end of July and has been downloaded more than 1,100 times in Fallout 4. According to Insider Gaming, the pack is distributed via the Creations platform and is not free.

• Latest news Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave punishes playing favorites in its Part 2 War Arc

  Polygon reports that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave starts players with a handful of notably strong characters but then penalizes relying on those favorites once the game's Part 2 War Arc begins. The article says the game includes a tutorial encouraging players to recruit more allies, yet early pacing and powerful starter characters can tempt players to stick with a small core. Polygon's piece warns that the War Arc exposes consequences for that approach and contains mild spoilers, including the identities of certain guest and recruitable characters. The story is an opinion column by Josh Broadwell published on Sep 23, 2026.

• Latest news 72-year-old Pokémon card collector arrested for illegally tracking restocker

  IGN reports that 72-year-old Kent Kubasta, a Cleveland Pokémon card collector, was arrested after admitting to using an electronic tracker he secretly placed on a woman’s vehicle to follow her deliveries to local stores. IGN reports, citing Fox8, that the tracker was discovered by the driver while she was dropping cards to a Walmart. According to IGN, Kubasta entered a plea of no contest and declined to comment when approached by press. IGN also notes it is assumed he intended to use the tracker’s route information to visit stores and buy newly delivered stock.

• Latest news The Conjuring: Unspoken — Netflix to release first Conjuring video game in October

  Polygon reported Netflix announced The Conjuring: Unspoken will arrive on the streaming platform in October and that the title is the franchise's first-ever dedicated video game. Polygon said the game was revealed in Netflix's monthly New on Netflix newsletter. The outlet described Unspoken as the next entry in the Conjuring Universe and noted the release "may not be exactly what fans expect."

• Latest news People Playground Steam Workshop disabled after developer warns of malicious mod

  Developer Mestiez reported that People Playground's Steam Workshop was disabled after a "malicious mod" distributing malware was discovered, Rock Paper Shotgun reported. The developer's Steam post, published Sept. 22, urged anyone who ran the game with mods between 6PM and 8PM CEST on Sept. 21 (5PM–7PM BST) to run antivirus scans. Mestiez also told players not to start People Playground until the developer announces it is safe to do so, and described the offending mod as "especially bad," Rock Paper Shotgun wrote. Rock Paper Shotgun framed the incident as a repeat problem for the game this year and noted the Workshop has "disappeared again," per the developer.

• Latest news Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance adds Boost Drivers and tougher monsters

  IGN's Justin Koreis reported that Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, an upcoming expansion, introduces a major new feature called Boost Drivers and brings more dangerous monsters. Koreis wrote this in a hands-on preview after playing Ascendance at Tokyo Game Show 2026. He said the expansion could provide the kind of harder endgame he felt was missing from Monster Hunter Wilds, whose endgame he described as too easy. The preview also noted positives from Wilds' launch such as large open areas, strong visuals on current-generation consoles, and a likable cast of characters.

• Latest news Game of Thrones franchise officially unveils a new dragon

  GameRant reports the Game of Thrones franchise has officially unveiled a new dragon. The article was published by Joshua Duckworth on Sep 23, 2026. GameRant says the franchise (A Song of Ice and Fire) has grown over the years and that House of the Dragon has expanded Targaryen and dragon lore. The report states that one iteration of the franchise is now adding a new dragon.

• Latest news Polygon ranks all 10 episodes of Dropout's Game Changer Season 8

  Polygon published a ranked list of all 10 episodes of Dropout’s Game Changer season 8 on September 23, 2026. Polygon described season 8 as the series’ most ambitious and noted that the season closed with the nearly 90-minute, 23-contestant finale 'Last Talent Standing.' The article singled out the premiere 'Don't Wake Standards & Practices' as a standout and praised the simpler episode 'Rulette 2'—characterised by three people being chaotic for about 50 minutes. The piece is a season-long episode ranking rather than an announcement about future seasons or production plans.

• Latest news Onimusha: Way of the Sword — how to beat final boss Minamoto No Yoshitsune

  GameRant published a guide by Usama Ali explaining how to beat Minamoto No Yoshitsune, the final boss in Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The article describes the encounter as a long, three-phase fight and calls it one of the biggest difficulty spikes in the game. It advises players to adopt a defensive approach, emphasizing learning when to deflect, when to dodge, and when to save Awakening for guaranteed openings rather than prioritizing raw damage. The guide was published on September 23, 2026 and includes preparatory tips and at least a phase-one walkthrough.

• Latest news Nintendo Life runs poll on favourite Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave character

  Nintendo Life published a feature by Jim Norman that invites readers to vote for their favourite of the four main Flame Lords and Eshmel in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The article presents a snap and a short summary for each of those five characters and includes Norman's own descending ranking plus some personal likes and dislikes. Norman writes that players can flip between the game's storylines at almost any time and says he limited the poll to those five characters to avoid listing all recruitable heroes. The piece concludes with an embedded poll where readers can place their vote.

• Latest news PC Gamer: Side buttons on gaming mice are for copy and paste on desktop

  PC Gamer's Jacob Ridley argued in a 23 September 2026 opinion piece that the two side buttons found on many gaming mice are best used for copy and paste on desktop. The article says the PC Gamer hardware team debated Razer's new MMO gaming mouse, which it reports has 12 buttons, and that this prompted disagreement about how to use side buttons. Ridley reports that most people and default mouse assignments use the typical two side buttons for forward and back navigation in web browsing. The piece is presented as a contrarian hardware-team opinion rather than as a quantitative study of user behavior.

• Latest news World of Warcraft: Forever — PC Gamer reports level cap will be raised to 30

  PC Gamer reported that Blizzard will raise the level cap in World of Warcraft: Forever to 30 sometime soon. In a personal feature, Harvey Randall said they deliberately left completed quests unturned to prepare for the cap increase and now regrets that choice. Randall wrote that many Vanilla-era quests require picking up quest items and that they only have 8-slot bags, which created inventory problems. The piece was published on 23 September 2026 and includes an affiliate disclosure.

• Latest news Minecraft Dungeons 2: Standard and Deluxe pre-order editions detailed

  Insider Gaming reports Mojang's Minecraft Dungeons 2 will be offered in two pre-order editions — Standard and Deluxe — with differing pre-order bonuses and a reported $20 price difference. The outlet says the Deluxe Edition contains more bonuses and comes at a higher price point while the Standard Edition offers the base package. Insider Gaming describes Minecraft Dungeons 2 as a sequel to the original that features exploration and combat against a range of foes. The article includes a breakdown of what each edition includes, but the excerpt does not list full edition prices or a release date.

• Latest news Fortnite gets a limited-time Toy Story 5 Creative map with collectibles

  Polygon reported that Epic Games and Disney published a limited-time Toy Story 5 Creative map in Fortnite that includes collectible items. Polygon wrote the map places players in Bonnie’s room and frames a scenario in which Toy Story characters have disappeared through a rift. The article said players can play the Creative map to find the collectibles while it is available. Polygon published the report on September 23, 2026.

• Latest news Genshin Impact: Vodyanitsa best with Hydro/Cryo DPS, can fit Stellar Swirl teams

  GameRant reports that Vodyanitsa in Genshin Impact pairs best with Hydro and Cryo DPS characters but can also participate in Stellar Swirl Anemo teams when her passive is used. The article describes Vodyanitsa as one of the best supports and highlights her ability to buff Cryo and Hydro characters, calling her a top-tier utility option. GameRant explains her passive extends her utility to Anemo characters whenever a Stellar Swirl reaction is triggered, enabling alternative team builds. The piece lists example team compositions including Vodyanitsa + Skirk + Furina + Escoffier and Vodyanitsa + Vesna + Odette + Faruzan as sample lineups.

• Latest news Aniimo: TheGamer publishes a guide to freebie codes and how to redeem them

  TheGamer published a guide by Allyson Cochran on September 22, 2026, listing Aniimo's redeemable freebie codes and a 'How To Redeem Them' section. The article reports that Aniimo's codes can grant free in-game items that give players a small financial boost without spending resources. TheGamer frames Aniimo's code collection as similar to those found in other games with redeemable codes. The article presents a fact-based summary and redemption guidance rather than announcing new in-game content or dated code drops.

• Latest news GameRant: Five classic superhero games described as 'painful to play' today

  GameRant published a list article by Nick Rodriguez titled "5 Classic Superhero Games That Are Painful To Play Today" on September 22, 2026, reporting that five older superhero games are "painful to play" today. The article is presented as a five-entry feature and uses the phrase "painful to play" in its headline, according to GameRant. GameRant's page identifies Nick Rodriguez as a freelance writer from Chicago with a BA in Creative Writing who has contributed to GameRant and ScreenRant. The supplied evidence does not specify which specific titles appear on the list or include any developer or publisher responses.

• Latest news Polygon calls Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave a cure for a 'terrible RPG habit'

  Polygon's analysis by Jen Glennon (published Sep 22, 2026) reports that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave "is the cure for a terrible RPG habit." Glennon says she spent hours meandering the game's world map and pursued gifts obsessively, describing every day as 'Black Friday' while pursuing presents. She reports cleaning out vendors' stock to buy gifts for several dozen recruitable characters and handing them items such as pastries or fish sauce over several in-game months. After that period, Glennon reports realizing she wasn't enjoying the game to its fullest.

• Latest news Dressmaker overtakes Control Resonant and Silent Hill: Townfall on Steam

  TheGamer reports that indie game Dressmaker overtook Control Resonant and Konami’s Silent Hill: Townfall on Steam’s charts and has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on its Steam page. TheGamer said both Control Resonant and Silent Hill: Townfall were released back-to-back in September and were among that month’s most anticipated games. TheGamer framed Dressmaker’s rise as notable because it occurred despite those high-profile September releases. The report was published on Sep 22, 2026.

• Latest news Stuntboost released as Tech Deck-style first-person skateboarding platformer

  Rock Paper Shotgun reports that Stuntboost is out now as a first-person skateboarding platformer. The article describes the game as presented like riding a miniature skateboard through cardboard courses in a bedroom and compares it to Tech Deck play. RPS notes the player’s hand is not visible during play, though the movement appears to replicate hand-operated Tech Deck tricks. The piece was published Sept. 22, 2026 and includes an image credited to Byting Games.

• Latest news Grand Theft Auto 6 emerges as frontrunner for Game Awards 2026 Game of the Year

  Polygon reports Grand Theft Auto 6 is increasingly in pole position to win Game of the Year at the 13th Game Awards, scheduled for Dec. 10, 2026. Polygon says the likelihood of any title stopping GTA6 from sweeping the night looks increasingly slim, though it notes Rockstar's timing leaves jurors limited time to play and consider the game. Polygon also reports that several expected competitors, including Marvel's Wolverine, have underperformed or 'flamed out', contributing to what the piece describes as a weaker year than it initially appeared.

• Latest news World of Warcraft: Forever beta players find rule-breaking items in early levels

  PC Gamer reported that players in the World of Warcraft: Forever beta have discovered new items in the early leveling experience that break longstanding class and skill rules, including an axe that allows its wielder to mine ore without the Mining skill. The article says Blizzard introduced subtle changes to early quests and NPCs that can be missed by players without deep familiarity with the original game. PC Gamer notes these discoveries have appeared after players reached the beta's level 20 cap. The report adds that these items may hint at broader design changes planned for the full game, though those plans are not confirmed.

• Latest news Resident Evil (2026) ending: courier becomes Nemesis, divides fans

  IGN reports Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil (2026) film ends with medical courier Bryan Hodukavich bitten, transformed into a Nemesis, and killing the remaining Umbrella scientists on the hospital’s top floor. IGN says that conclusion has proven divisive among fans, who are debating whether it is a fitting end to the film’s tragic story. The outlet reports Cregger avoided a direct adaptation of the pre-existing Resident Evil games and instead follows Bryan as he transports a package to Raccoon City General Hospital that turns out to be a chemical agent necessary for creating a vaccine after Umbrella scientists unleash a virus. IGN also reports Bryan is infected after being bitten by an infected girl before his transformation.