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• Latest news Polygon publishes a ranking of every Star Wars Zero Company hero

  Polygon published a ranked list of every hero in Star Wars Zero Company. The article, written by Ari Notis and dated September 19, 2026, offers practical advice inside the ranking — for example, it tells readers to "Put Runa in combat so she can be #1," as reported by Polygon. Polygon also frames Zero Company as a tactics game that emphasizes more than purely chess-like play. The evidence does not include the full ranked list or the article's complete reasoning beyond the excerpt.

• Latest news New official Game Boy Color game launches with 4.9/5 reviews

  GameRant reports a new official Game Boy Color game has launched and is receiving a reported 4.9/5 review score. GameRant says the title arrives almost 28 years after the platform's initial release. The article presents the 4.9/5 figure as the game's strong review average. The piece was published Sep 19, 2026 by Daniel Morris at GameRant.

• Latest news Aniimo Companion Handbook: free rewards plus two paid Battle Pass editions

  GameRant reports that Aniimo's Battle Pass, called the Companion Handbook, includes a free option that lets players earn many rewards and two paid editions named Advanced Edition and Keepsakes Advanced Edition. The GameRant guide states most rewards are obtained by completing the Companion Handbook. GameRant also reports that some elements of the paid Battle Pass could be considered pay-to-fast. The article examines whether buying the paid versions is worth the cost for players.

• Latest news World of Warcraft: Forever beta flooded by players, dev reports 'craziest numbers'

  IGN reported that World of Warcraft: Forever's beta was flooded with players and experienced disconnects and severe lag, and developer Josh Greenfield said on X/Twitter the test is putting up "the craziest numbers" he's seen in 17 years at Blizzard. Blizzard announced Forever at the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony and described it as a "Classic Plus" title set during World of Warcraft's first year; the full game is due November 4. Players who accessed the beta encountered disconnects and extreme lag affecting looting and quest acceptance, making play difficult, IGN reported. IGN also reported that the beta's popularity surprised Blizzard and suggested the game could be a smash hit.

• Latest news HBO Max's anime catalog is smaller but includes Ghost in the Shell reboot, Polygon reports

  Polygon reports HBO Max's anime catalog remains comparatively smaller than other services while still offering a selection of notable titles, and it lists Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell reboot as on the way. The outlet says HBO Max's anime offering leans heavily toward movies. Polygon also notes Crunchyroll remains the primary home for most new and returning anime, while Netflix and Amazon continue expanding their catalogs. For subscribers who already use HBO Max, Polygon says the service still carries several worthwhile anime films and series.

• Latest news Calvin and Hobbes final comic strip still a 'perfect sendoff,' Polygon reports

  Polygon reports the final Calvin and Hobbes comic strip remains a "perfect sendoff" 31 years after it ended. The piece recounts the strip’s origins and creator, saying Calvin and Hobbes was written and drawn by Bill Watterson after years of struggling to break into syndication. Polygon notes the very first Calvin and Hobbes strip ran on November 18, 1985 and debuted in 35 newspapers. In that first strip, Calvin talks about a tiger trap baited with a tuna sandwich and Hobbes appears in the final panel eating the sandwich, Polygon reports.

• Latest news Slayers 2 on Roblox is already matching Project Slayers' popularity, GameRant reports

  GameRant reports that Slayers 2, the sequel to the Roblox hit Project Slayers, is already proving to be at least as popular as its predecessor. The outlet notes Project Slayers accumulated more than half a billion visits on Roblox. GameRant's piece — published Sep 18, 2026 and written by Tom Bowen — includes Slayers 2 redeemable codes and a link to the game's Discord server. The article also offers instructions for redeeming codes for Slayers 2.

• Latest news LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reportedly sets up Spider-Man better

  GameRant reported that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight "set up Spider-Man even better." The article was written by Josh Cotts and marked as updated on September 18, 2026. GameRant's page presents a fact-based summary of the story and reader options such as "Explain it like I’m 5." The supplied excerpt does not detail which in-game elements create that setup.

• Latest news Polygon lists 5 time-travel movies where the science makes sense

  Polygon published a listicle in which writer Brian VanHooker identifies five time-travel movies he says 'make sense' scientifically. The article argues that most time-travel films ignore theoretical rules and instead pick the time-travel concepts that best serve their stories. As an example, Polygon highlights Back to the Future Part II and notes that Marty and Jennifer meeting their future children would conflict with the timeline because they would have been absent for decades. The piece is presented as the author's analysis and selection rather than as a scientific study.

• Latest news GameRant lists seven Buffyverse villains it says were beaten far too easily

  GameRant published a list claiming seven villains from the Buffyverse were defeated "far too easily." The piece was published by GameRant on Sep 18, 2026 and credited to Christian Bone. GameRant frames the claim against Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel, which the article notes together span seven seasons and 254 episodes and feature numerous dangerous demons and vampires. The article presents this as a ranking/critique of how those antagonists were handled, per GameRant.

• Latest news Resident Evil reboot: director Zach Cregger says fans 'will feel seen' after the movie

  IGN reports director Zach Cregger says fans "will feel seen" after the Resident Evil movie reboot. IGN gave the film an 8 out of 10 and reports it sits in the 90s on both Rotten Tomatoes critics and audience scores. IGN also reports Cregger and star Austin Abrams discussed the film's attempt to evoke a "video game feel," a divided fan response prior to release, and a production incident in which Abrams was nearly injured by a 150-pound bag of blood. IGN says the movie has arrived and is on track to be a winner at the box office.

• Latest news One Piece: Oda reportedly confirms new power levels for Zoro and Sanji

  GameRant reports that One Piece creator Oda officially confirmed new power levels for characters Zoro and Sanji. The story was published by GameRant on Sep 18, 2026 and authored by Rei Penber of GameRant's anime and manga team. The evidence provided here does not include the specific new power values or the form of Oda's announcement. No additional publishers or corroborating sources are present in the supplied evidence.

• Latest news Last of Us co-director Bruce Straley apologizes to God of War: Laufey team

  Bruce Straley, co-director of The Last of Us, apologized after criticizing God of War: Laufey in an interview, Insider Gaming reports. In an Edge Magazine interview he described the current state of AAA development as "boring" and singled out God of War: Laufey as visually attractive but, in his view, offering little innovation. Straley also told Edge he has an AAA game idea he "will probably never make." He later posted an apology on Twitter saying his quote had been used out of context and explained his broader concern about the industry's pursuit of games-as-a-service and attempts to recreate Fortnite's success, Insider Gaming reports.

• Latest news EA Sports FC 27 adds The Grounds hub and new Tactics system, IGN finds mixed results

  IGN reports EA Sports FC 27 introduces an open-world hub called The Grounds and a new Tactics system, but core player behavior and pathing issues persist. IGN says the Tactics system adds worthwhile, realistic and intuitive strategic elements. The Grounds is described by IGN as an open-world move that often feels like solving a problem that didn't exist. IGN also reports promised improvements to computer-controlled player behavior and pathing still ring hollow and that many of the same issues from the series' past remain.

• Latest news THE FINALS begins a new chapter on October 20

  Insider Gaming reports Embark Studios will begin a new chapter for THE FINALS on October 20. The studio told players in a blog post by executive producer Christian Aarsrud that it spent a year-focused development cycle instead of the usual seasonal cadence to deepen existing systems and invest in larger, more complex systems. Insider Gaming also reports the blog post promises updates to arenas and sponsors. The game’s website provided the update details, per Insider Gaming.

• Latest news GameRant ranks 7 best Ufotable anime besides Demon Slayer

  GameRant published a ranked list of seven Ufotable-produced anime excluding Demon Slayer in a Sep. 18, 2026 article by contributor Cathlyn Melo. The piece presents those titles as the studio’s notable works beyond Demon Slayer and characterizes Ufotable as one of Japan’s more prominent animation studios. The author is identified as an anime writer who previously worked in Epicstream’s anime department and who covers listicles and features. The excerpted article is an editorial ranking and does not, in the provided text, report studio announcements or release news.

• Latest news ARC Raiders: Frozen Trail first-look trailer set for Sept 23 ahead of Oct 8 update

  Embark Studios will premiere a first-look trailer for ARC Raiders' Frozen Trail update on September 23 ahead of the update's October 8 launch, Insider Gaming reports. A short teaser released September 18 said more news would follow, and Insider Gaming says the full trailer will premiere on YouTube Sept 23 at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT, 7 p.m. CEST). Insider Gaming reports Frozen Trail is the first major update since Embark moved from monthly updates to a plan for at least two major updates per year. The update is reported to include a new map and teases a massive new ARC enemy, according to Insider Gaming.

• Latest news Push Square staff plan to play RuneScape Dragonwilds in WAYP issue 650

  Push Square reported in its "What Are You Playing This Weekend? — Issue 650" that staffer Aaron Bayne plans to check out RuneScape Dragonwilds with friends. The same issue says Jamie O'Neill is playing Cool Boarders on PS Vita and describes it as a snapshot of 1997 extreme sports games before Neversoft changed the genre, while Liam Croft intends to start The Blood of Dawnwalker. Another staff member noted they have an unannounced review game they cannot discuss yet. Push Square invited readers to share their own weekend picks in the article's comments.

• Latest news Aniimo: GameRant explains how to unlock and equip Held Items

  GameRant reports a how-to guide that explains how Aniimo players can unlock and equip Held Items, which can enhance an Aniimo's power, defense, and abilities. The article says Held Items are important equipment in Aniimo and that much of this content is gated behind prerequisites. GameRant's guide, written by Lucas Simons, outlines how to unlock Held Items, obtain more of them, and equip them on an Aniimo. The report is presented as a player-focused walkthrough rather than a developer announcement.

• Latest news Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film will run parallel to Resident Evil 2

  PC Gamer reports that Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil film will run parallel to the events of the game Resident Evil 2 rather than closely reproducing its scenes. The article says trailers look promising, but some fans have complained the film exists outside the games and takes liberal interpretive departures. PC Gamer notes these departures are a source of fan backlash rather than a shot-for-shot adaptation. The piece frames the tension as between the film's creative choices and sections of the fanbase who expected stricter lore fidelity.

• Latest news Rocket League Season 24 adds Honor Duel 1v1s and Black Market Trade-In

  Insider Gaming reports Rocket League’s Season 24 will introduce an Honor Duel 1v1 mechanic and implement the long-requested Black Market Trade-In, with the season set to begin on September 23. The outlet says the update overhauls how players compete, customize, and flex abilities, and leans into a speed-and-style focus. Insider Gaming describes Honor Duel as a post-match system that lets players call out opponents for immediate 1v1 showdowns while the rest of the lobby watches. The report also frames the season’s roadmap as ambitious but does not detail platform rollout or other specific mechanics.

• Latest news Take-Two says NBA 2K VC will not carry over between annual games

  Take-Two (2K) reported in unsealed testimony that it does not want Virtual Currency (VC) to carry over from one annual NBA 2K release to the next. The testimony, as reported by Stephen Totilo of Game File and covered by Insider Gaming, also states 2K currently has no technical mechanism to transfer VC between yearly titles and does not want to build one. Michael O'Dwyer, 2K's vice president of product management, argued in that testimony that preventing VC carry-over helps each new release feel like a fresh start and allows every player to begin on equal footing. The reporting frames this as part of the company's legal explanations for why VC is not transferred.

• Latest news Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave lets players skip the War Arc (Act 2)

  Polygon reports Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave gives players the option to skip the War Arc (Act 2) after completing Act 1. The choice appears when interacting with the Strife Obelisk, which shows up after Act 1 if you are any of the Flame Lords. Polygon notes you can also skip by ignoring the obelisk and going to the door, but doing that means you will not bring any of your other units into the final campaign. The outlet characterizes skipping Act 2 as not necessarily the best choice but also not a terrible one, and says whether it’s right depends on a player’s progress and goals.

• Latest news Dishonored, Ultima Online and Her Story vets say industry crisis goes beyond games

  PC Gamer reports that an Edge magazine report gathers industry veterans — including creators of Dishonored, Ultima Online and Her Story — who say the videogame industry’s crisis extends beyond games and that, as one line put it, fixing it may require ‘fixing reality.’ The PC Gamer write-up says the Edge piece collects multiple veterans’ perspectives on the state of the industry and potential remedies. The article notes disagreement over the scale of the problem: Tim Cain is reported to have said it’s not as bad as the early 1980s crash, while Brenda Romero is reported to have said it is worse. PC Gamer published the article on 18 September 2026.

• Latest news Original plans for an EA Fight Night reboot cancelled

  Insider Gaming reports that the original plans for an EA Fight Night reboot have been cancelled. Sources told Insider Gaming the decision was made around a year ago and that work on the project had already been paused when the cancellation happened. The outlet says the Fight Night franchise has been dormant since 2011 and that there had previously been work and discussion aiming for a return after the launch of EA Sports UFC 6. Insider Gaming adds that, despite the cancellation of those original plans, a complete restart of the series could still happen given Saudi Arabia’s ownership stake in the company.

• Latest news Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave class tiers and unlock rules explained

  Polygon reports that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave arranges character classes into multiple tiers, with some intermediate classes gated by specific unlock conditions, master-rank classes unlocked after completing certain Act 3 quests, and a final class tier left hidden. Polygon says the system works differently from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, though tiers are still present. The guide notes some intermediate classes only become available if players meet particular conditions. Polygon further reports master-rank classes are tied to Act 3 quest completion and that the game's final class tier is concealed in the current information.

• Latest news EA Sports FC 27 adds The Grounds as its main new mode

  VGC reports that EA Sports FC 27’s headline addition is The Grounds, a new mode presented as an attempt to replace the game’s Clubs mode. The review describes The Grounds as the first major new mode in years and says it has the potential to become a new pillar for the long-running series. VGC notes the game is EA Vancouver’s latest instalment and the fourth since EA ended its partnership with FIFA and rebranded the series. Reviewer Chris Scullion rated the game 4/5 and VGC credits senior game design director Matt Prior along with Paul Parsons and Sam Rivera in key roles.

• Latest news EA Sports FC 27 — Early review finds defending improved after 20 hours

  PCGamesN reports that after roughly 20 hours of play, EA Sports FC 27's defending feels improved, with manual tackles coming through more reliably. The outlet says EA shifted away from AI-focused defending to make manual defending more rewarding, and that EA had insisted pre-launch they achieved this. PCGamesN describes the piece as a review-in-progress, noting there are already clear positives and negatives. The site is not yet ready to assign a final score and warns that exploits and patches can change early impressions.

• Latest news Zach Cregger: Faithful Resident Evil Movie Would Probably Upset Fans

  TheGamer reported that Zach Cregger said a faithful Resident Evil movie would probably upset fans. The comment was published by James Lucas for TheGamer on September 18, 2026. According to the report, Cregger framed a faithful retelling as potentially controversial within the Resident Evil community. The article presents this as Cregger's view and does not establish that such an adaptation exists or that fans would definitively react that way.

• Latest news GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit to run facilitated sessions on AI, neurodiversity and resilience

  GamesIndustry.biz has confirmed that its upcoming HR Summit will include facilitated working sessions on managing AI impact, supporting neurodivergent teams, and building personal resilience. The publisher says sessions will be hosted by experts and designed to give practical steps for people professionals in games studios. GamesIndustry.biz reports each session will feature a subject matter expert plus a dedicated facilitator to drive effective discussion and practical insights. The event is described as part of a packed day focused on People and Workplaces and is sponsored by Amiqus.