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• Latest news World of Warcraft: Forever adds toggle to switch between Classic and Retail character models

  PC Gamer reported that World of Warcraft: Forever includes an in-game toggle that lets players switch between Classic's old-school character models and Retail's newer, higher-definition models. The PC Gamer piece by Mollie Taylor says the toggle is a visible option in the Forever client and includes a header comparison image showing a Forever Shaman in each model style. Taylor reported she personally uses the HD (Retail) models and highlighted the braided mohawk on trolls as an example of the difference. The article was published by PC Gamer on 21 September 2026.

• Latest news Silent Hill Townfall: Shotgun present but not obtainable immediately

  GameRant reports that Silent Hill Townfall includes a Shotgun, but the weapon is not obtainable immediately. The article is a guide titled "Silent Hill Townfall: How to Get the Shotgun & Ammo," published by GameRant on September 21, 2026 and written by Jake Fillery. GameRant describes Fillery as an editor who provides day-one coverage of AAA and live-service games and notes he has over four years of experience. The guide’s focus, as indicated in the headline, is to explain how to acquire the Shotgun and obtain Shotgun ammo in Silent Hill Townfall.

• Latest news Resident Evil — Zach Cregger reworked the film's ending, Polygon reports

  Polygon reports that director Zach Cregger changed the ending of the Resident Evil horror movie, saying he reworked it using his "contingency plan." The article's headline framed Cregger's change as being made "for the better." Polygon's story was published on September 21, 2026 and is written by Austin Manchester. The report describes the rework but does not supply further production or release details about the revised ending.

• Latest news Silent Hill Townfall: GameRant reports five difficulty levels and separate puzzle settings

  GameRant reports that Silent Hill Townfall offers five difficulty levels and separate puzzle difficulty settings, in a guide by Jake Fillery published September 21, 2026. The GameRant guide includes sections listing all difficulty options and all puzzle difficulty options and gives recommendations on which ones to choose. The article also addresses whether overall difficulty affects puzzles and achievements. The piece is authored by Jake Fillery, identified as an Editor (Guides) at GameRant.

• Latest news Fortnite Birthday Event (ninth anniversary) runs Sept 21–Oct 1 with free rewards

  Insider Gaming reports Epic Games launched Fortnite's ninth-anniversary Birthday Event on September 21 and is offering an array of free rewards. The event is scheduled to run until the start of the next in-game event, Fortnitemares, which Insider Gaming says begins on October 1. Insider Gaming's guide outlines the free rewards available and explains how to obtain them. The publisher also notes Fortnitemares is an annual occasion and is regarded by the community as one of the best events on the calendar.

• Latest news Neon Knight: Vengeance From The Grave free to claim on Steam before paid

  GameRant reported that Steam users were offered a limited-time opportunity to claim the 2D action platformer Neon Knight: Vengeance From The Grave for free before it becomes a paid title. The article says Neon Knight launched on Steam in 2018 and is developed by solo creator Marko Vukovic. GameRant published the report on Sep 21, 2026. The report characterized the offer as a "last chance" to claim the game but did not provide an exact deadline in the available excerpt.

• Latest news Silent Hill: Townfall review — scares early, grows dull, Polygon says

  Polygon’s review by Elijah Gonzalez (published Sep 21, 2026) reports that Silent Hill: Townfall is genuinely scary at first but “gets dull fast.” The review calls Townfall a promising Silent Hill spin-off in which “monsters and metaphors abound.” Polygon frames the broader Silent Hill series as psychological horror that often explores heavy themes and symbolism, and says Townfall ultimately “wears out its welcome.” The piece evaluates the game's tone and themes rather than presenting a commercial or technical analysis.

• Latest news Aniimo (Pawney): How to Pull Out the Sword of Bravery — GameRant guide

  GameRant published a guide titled "How to Pull Out the Sword of Bravery in Aniimo (Pawney)," presented as a how-to for obtaining the Sword of Bravery in Aniimo (Pawney), according to the article published Sep 20, 2026. The page places this entry within a "Warrior: Russet Highlands" walkthrough section. The guide is authored by Hamza Haq, a GameRant writer for the gaming guides and lists department who has written professionally since 2023 and is based in Pakistan, per his author bio. The excerpt supplied here does not include the article's in-game steps, screenshots, platform details, or other procedural content, which are not confirmed by the provided evidence.

• Latest news Steam game compared to Animal Crossing launches with 98% positive reviews

  GameRant reports a brand-new Steam game likened to Animal Crossing has launched and received 98% positive reviews. GameRant's headline characterises the 98% positive score as a "strong" launch. The article describes the release as one of Steam's newest cozy games and includes an image credit naming Daedalic Entertainment and Valve; GameRant published the piece on September 20, 2026.

• Latest news Polygon recommends three games for fans of Resident Evil (2026) movie

  Polygon recommended three games for players who enjoyed Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil (2026) movie. Polygon reported that Cregger chose not to adapt any existing Resident Evil game for the film. The article said Cregger tried to reconstruct the player experience on screen, including resource management and puzzle solving. Polygon described the film as having been crowned the highest-rated video game adaptation to date and presented its list to help readers recapture that survival-horror feel.

• Latest news Insider Gaming names AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 among top gaming chairs for 2026

  Insider Gaming included the AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 in its list of the top five gaming chairs for 2026. The publication reports the chair was released in February 2026, has an MRRP of $899.99, and supports a maximum user weight of 400 lbs. Insider Gaming's review summary highlights built-in heating, cooling, and massaging, plus a footrest and an ergonomic headrest. The list of top five chairs is presented in no particular order, per Insider Gaming.

• Latest news Insider Gaming reports Tokyo Game Show at Makuhari Messe was 'overwhelmingly busy'

  Insider Gaming reported that its writer attended Tokyo Game Show at Makuhari Messe and found the show "overwhelmingly busy," describing a "cacophony of neon, thronging crowds, [and] dizzying spectacles." The reporter said this was their first Tokyo Game Show while noting they had attended the "Western" gaming expo circuit many times. Insider Gaming framed the show's scale and crowding as markedly different from western expos the writer has experienced. The article did not provide official attendance figures or statements from event organisers.

• Latest news Physint's engine undecided; Kojima suggests it likely won't use Decima

  TheGamer reports Physint director Hideo Kojima said in a recent interview that the game's engine still hasn't been decided and suggested it likely won't use the Decima engine used for Death Stranding. TheGamer published the story on Sep 20, 2026 and credits George Foster as the author. The report does not confirm which engine will be chosen for Physint or when a final decision will be announced.

• Latest news Tokyo Game Show cuts final day, refunds Sept. 21 tickets over Typhoon Dujuan

  PC Gamer reports, citing Kotaku, that Tokyo Game Show organizers have cancelled the event's final day and will refund tickets for Monday, September 21. The change reduces what was planned as the first five-day TGS in the show's 30-year history down to four days, PC Gamer says. Event organizers wrote on Twitter that Typhoon No. 25 (Dujuan) is expected to bring strong winds and rain and could disrupt transportation, and that they are prioritizing the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and related parties.

• Latest news Resident Evil collects an estimated $108.3M global opening weekend, IGN reports

  IGN reports Zach Cregger's Resident Evil collected an estimated $108.3 million globally in its opening weekend, including $60 million domestically and $48.3 million internationally. IGN says the film achieved a franchise-best opening for the horror-comedy hybrid and outperformed expectations that had projected a $40–$50 million domestic debut. The report notes the film stars Austin Abrams as an original character named Bryan and features Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. IGN also reported this is Cregger's biggest debut to date, surpassing Barbarian's $10 million and Weapons' $70 million opening weekends.

• Latest news NYT Strands #931: Hints and answers for September 20, 2026

  Insider Gaming published hints and the answers for NYT Strands Game #931 for September 20, 2026. The article, labeled as containing spoilers, offers tips and strategies intended to help players find words faster in the puzzle. It notes Strands is a daily word-search puzzle from The New York Times launched in 2024 that uses a 6×8 letter grid and a Spanagram that reveals a deeper theme. Insider Gaming directs readers to play today's Strands on the game's website and warns readers not to scroll if they want to avoid spoilers.

• Latest news Toy-car game Obstacle Overdrive launches October 2, 2026

  PC Gamer reports that Arcane Ermine's toy-car game Obstacle Overdrive will launch on October 2, 2026. The PC Gamer article includes a launch trailer from the PC Gaming Show 2026. The report describes the game as taking place in a '90s bedroom where players drive miniature radio-controlled cars and go off-road. PC Gamer published its story on 20 September 2026.

• Latest news Toxic Frontier revealed at PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, PC Gamer writer says it hooked them

  PC Gamer's Issy van der Velde reported that Toxic Frontier, a roguelike card-based city builder revealed at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, hooked them after repeated play sessions. The article describes Toxic Frontier as played on a hexagonal grid and compares its feel to Settlers of Catan. PC Gamer reported the game uses card draws that include items such as villages, forests, and sheep. The piece does not provide a release date or platform availability.

• Latest news Undefeated: Genesis demo out, shows flying and eye-beam powers

  PC Gamer reports that Undefeated: Genesis has a new demo available that highlights player flight and eye-beam attacks. The outlet says a trailer for the demo debuted at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. PC Gamer describes protagonist Albert Haltree awakening on the alien world Voltissia with superpowers and lists abilities including flight, eye beams, magical orbs, and a summoned barrier. The article was published by PC Gamer on 20 September 2026.

• Latest news Marked For Mayhem revealed as four-player dungeon crawler at PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct

  PC Gamer reports that Marked For Mayhem was shown in a world‑premiere trailer at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct and presented as a four‑player dungeon crawler. According to PC Gamer, the game sends players to a hostile alien planet where they face life‑or‑death challenges that test wits, physicality, and luck. PC Gamer's coverage highlights a design tension between cooperating to survive and competing against your teammates. The article was published by Joshua Wolens on 20 September 2026.

• Latest news Mycopunk leaving early access with 1.0 launch on October 20, 2026

  PC Gamer reports that Pigeons at Play's co-op FPS Mycopunk will leave early access with a 1.0 launch on October 20, 2026. The 1.0 launch date was revealed in a trailer shown at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, according to PC Gamer. The article describes Mycopunk as a squad-based game where players control robots sent to alien planets to fight fungal monstrosities, with missions ranging from clearing areas of enemies to building railguns to shoot down spaceships. PC Gamer's report was published on 20 September 2026.

• Latest news Virtue and a Sledgehammer announced October 27 release date after new trailer

  PC Gamer reports that Virtue and a Sledgehammer will release on October 27, a date revealed alongside a new trailer at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. The PC Gamer article says the trailer features hammer-wielding action, destructible environments, and scenes of smashing robots. The piece quotes a line from the trailer — "A machine will never hate itself enough to become better" — and the author says the gameplay gave them "Red Faction: Guerrilla vibes." PC Gamer also notes the developer previously showed some hammer-wielding action in a June presentation.

• Latest news Thief: The Dark Project Remastered — gameplay trailer shown at PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct

  PC Gamer reported that Nightdive revealed a substantial gameplay trailer for Thief: The Dark Project Remastered during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. PC Gamer's Joshua Wolens wrote that the trailer shows Garrett operating in poorly lit manors as well as sewers, crypts, tombs and dungeons. Wolens described the original Thief as an "all-timer" and wrote he was "more desperate than ever to play," per the article. The piece included a Steam wishlist link but did not list a release date.

• Latest news Cairn: On the Trail — Deep Water DLC set for October 29, 2026

  PC Gamer reports that Cairn's delayed On the Trail: Deep Water DLC will launch on October 29, 2026. PC Gamer says this DLC is the first of a series of free planned expansions and that the release date was revealed at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. PC Gamer also notes it gave the base game a 91% review score and that the climbing game is 20% off on Steam.

• Latest news Resident Evil film balances horror and comedy, Polygon says

  Polygon's Ryan Epps wrote that Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film strikes a careful balance between humor and horror, keeping the laughs while preserving scary beats. The review says comedy heightens rather than undercuts tension, with sudden jump scares that break the levity. Epps framed the result as evidence that Cregger has honed his horror-comedy approach compared with earlier work.

• Latest news Honkai: Star Rail version 4.6 livestream hands out codes, teases Pearl playable debut

  Polygon reports that Hoyoverse's Honkai: Star Rail version 4.6 livestream distributed redeemable codes that award free Stellar Jade and other upgrade materials ahead of the update launching the evening of Sept. 29. The stream reportedly revealed Pearl as the only new playable character in 4.6, described as an Elation Ice unit who helps block damage and buffs a specific squadmate. Polygon also says the update will add new outfits for Evanescia and Hyacine and introduce pet-like creatures called Astral Imagea. The publisher provided codes during the livestream that players can redeem for free resources, according to Polygon.

• Latest news Clair Obscur Expedition 33: GameRant publishes Best Lune Weapons ranking

  GameRant published a ranked guide to the Lune weapons in Clair Obscur Expedition 33. The piece is credited to Ollie Tuscarny and was updated on Sep 20, 2026, with an image sourced from Kepler Interactive. The article presents GameRant's ordering of Lune weapons for that Expedition, intended as a comparative resource for players. The evidence provided does not include the article's specific weapon placements or detailed recommendations.

• Latest news Resident Evil and Life Is Strange images appear in GameRant 'Name That Game' quiz

  GameRant published a 'Name That Game' quiz on Sep. 20, 2026 that includes images from Resident Evil and Life Is Strange. The page presents image-based prompts asking "Which game is this?" with multiple-choice answers such as Resident Evil, Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill, Dino Crisis, and Life Is Strange. GameRant's quiz page lists its publication time as Sep. 20, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT and includes the site's self-description of its coverage. The excerpt does not confirm the full number of quiz items, scoring, or any additional content beyond the shown prompts.

• Latest news Critical Role's most shocking character death occurred eight years ago, Polygon reports

  Polygon reports that eight years ago Critical Role experienced what the outlet calls its most shocking character death, a moment the piece says changed the show. The article was written by Aimee Hart and published by Polygon on Sep 20, 2026. Polygon says the cast has also produced many lighter moments across campaigns, citing shopping episodes gone wrong and pretending to film a pornographic movie to avoid a fight. The outlet frames the death as emotionally significant, saying it "broke everyone's hearts" and that "Critters haven't been the same since."

• Latest news World of Warcraft's Succubus is Officially Making a Comeback

  GameRant reported that World of Warcraft's Succubus is officially making a comeback. Andrea Trama at GameRant described the change as marking "the end of an era" for some World of Warcraft players. The piece was published by GameRant on Sep 20, 2026. The supplied report does not include further implementation details or an official developer timetable.