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• EA SPORTS FC 27 listed for Switch 2 eShop with 25 September release in North America

  Nintendo Life reports the North America Nintendo Download update lists EA SPORTS FC 27 on the Switch 2 eShop with a 25 September release date and a $69.99 price. Nintendo Life describes in its Switch 2 eShop highlight that the game includes The Grounds social mode and gameplay changes such as dynamic corners, enhanced attacking awareness, and player-focused defending. The Nintendo Download update is presented as bringing new games to the eShop in North America, according to Nintendo Life. Nintendo Life also invites readers to vote in a poll and comment on the weekly picks.

• Ed Boon issues statement on leaks claiming new Injustice: Gods Among Us in development

  NetherRealm Studios Chief Creative Officer Ed Boon issued a public statement about recent leaks that a new Injustice: Gods Among Us is in development, GameRant reported on Sep 24, 2026. GameRant described this as Boon's first public comment regarding those leaks. The report identifies Boon by his role at NetherRealm and as a Mortal Kombat co-creator. The article framed the statement as a response to the recent leaks rather than reporting an official game announcement.

• 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.

• The Merlies on Switch is a 2D Pikmin-like platformer where you manage birds

  GameRant reports a brand-new Nintendo Switch platformer called The Merlies that mixes 2D platforming with squad management: players control a flock of tiny birds. GameRant described the game as a 2D take on Pikmin with a touch of Metroidvania. The outlet noted the premise may initially seem like a copy of Pikmin but said The Merlies introduces a unique twist. The story was written by Mohsen Baqery and published on Sep 24, 2026.

• 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.

• Polygon ranks Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave heroes by how fun they'd be to party with

  Polygon published a ranking of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave heroes by how fun they would be to party with. The piece was written by Giovanni Colantonio and published on Sep 24, 2026. Colantonio frames the game's cast as a highlight, saying his favorite part of any Fire Emblem game is the cast and that Fortune’s Weave is no exception. The article presents a lighthearted, humor-tinged list assessing characters on their party appeal rather than on competitive or mechanical criteria.

• Age of Empires: World's Edge reportedly had its next game canceled

  GameRant reports that World's Edge, the studio overseeing the Age of Empires franchise since 2019, reportedly had its next game canceled. GameRant published the report on Sep 24, 2026. The article describes the cancellation as a potential or reported cancelation rather than a confirmed studio announcement. The provided excerpt does not include further details such as reasons for the cancelation or any official statement from World's Edge or Xbox.

• Leaked Rockstar data shows canceled GTA 5 story DLC planned for Paris

  GameRant reported on September 24, 2026 that data leaked from Rockstar Games indicates a canceled Grand Theft Auto 5 story DLC would have been set in Paris. The GameRant story says the leak uncovered an apparent plan to bring GTA 5 players to Paris. GameRant identifies the material as coming from Rockstar Games’ leaked data and frames the content specifically as a story DLC for GTA 5. The supplied evidence does not include an official confirmation or comment from Rockstar Games.

• Complexity shuts down, ends 23-year North American Counter-Strike legacy

  Esports.net reported that Jason Lake announced on September 23, 2026 that Complexity no longer exists as an active organization and that its intellectual property has been transferred back to GameSquare. The report says Lake and his core team have stepped away for good. Esports.net framed the closure as the end of a 23-year institution that began in 2003 and as a notable moment for North American Counter-Strike. The article notes Complexity was fielding a Counter-Strike roster as early as 2004.

• 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.

• Pokemon GO Tour 2027 dates revealed; GameRant says announcement teases strongest Pokemon yet

  GameRant reports that Pokemon GO Tour 2027 dates were revealed and that the announcement teases what it describes as the strongest Pokemon yet. The story was published on September 24, 2026 and is credited to Anthony Taormina at GameRant. The supplied evidence does not include the specific Tour 2027 dates, locations, or the identity of the teased Pokemon.

• Gigabyte M27Q3 320Hz monitor A$110 off in Australia, free Street Fighter 6 — IGN

  IGN reports Gigabyte is offering A$110 off the Gigabyte M27Q3 27-inch gaming monitor at PLE Computers in Australia, and the purchase includes a free digital copy of Street Fighter 6: Years 1–2 Fighters Edition until October 15. IGN lists the sale price as A$359 (was A$459) for the 27-inch QHD SuperSpeed IPS panel with a 320Hz-capable refresh rate and G-Sync/FreeSync compatibility. The article noted the monitor’s high refresh capability as suited to fast-paced competitive play and mentioned the World Fighting Tournament as a place to test it. IGN published this deal notice on September 24, 2026.

• Sea Sniffers: new Steam creature-collecting game compared to Pokémon and Dave the Diver

  GameRant reports that a brand-new Steam game called Sea Sniffers is presented as a creature-collecting title that takes cues from Pokémon and Dave the Diver. The article says Sea Sniffers blends Pokémon-style creature collection with elements reminiscent of Dave the Diver in an aquatic setting. GameRant notes Steam already hosts many creature-collecting indie games inspired by Pokémon. The article adds that few indie titles have attempted to apply that formula to an underwater environment in the way Sea Sniffers appears to.

• Nintendo Switch 2 'Welcome Tour' patched to ver. 1.1.1 on 23 September 2026

  Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo has released version 1.1.1 of the Switch 2 Welcome Tour demo, with the patch notes dated 23rd September 2026 on Nintendo's official support page. The official notes state that "several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience." Nintendo Life links this small update to a prior Switch 2 firmware change earlier this month that added VRR output in docked mode and previously added a VRR Slider demo to Welcome Tour's TV mode. The patch notes also reiterate that the VRR Slider can be found in the Joy-Con 2 (L) Inner Area and that players may need to update their Switch 2 dock via the console settings to test VRR in docked mode.

• 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.

• Halo: IGN reports rumor Activision will reboot the series, dividing fans

  IGN reports a rumor from a user named TechnicalHalo suggesting Activision will completely reboot the Halo franchise and discard existing lore. IGN says the rumor has prompted a split among fans over whether Activision should reset Master Chief's story or retain elements from recent Halo games. IGN notes some fans think Halo has "gone off the rails" in the last decade and that others value Bungie's entries, listed as "Halo: Campaign Evolved through Halo: Reach." IGN advises taking the rumor "with a grain of salt" and states it has no confirmed information about Activision's plans.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Pokemon playable on YouTube, GameRant reports

  GameRant reported that Pokemon can now be played on YouTube. The article was published on Sep 23, 2026 and is credited to Drew Swanson. GameRant noted that Pokemon titles have been playable on numerous Nintendo platforms and said YouTube is an additional place where Pokemon can be played. The provided GameRant text does not specify which Pokemon titles, how YouTube enables play, or regional availability.

• Control Resonant lacks comfortable Steam Deck support, Rock Paper Shotgun reports

  Rock Paper Shotgun reports that Control Resonant’s previously promised Steam Deck support does not run comfortably on Valve’s handheld because the game requires too much rendering. RPS found the larger, more powerful Steam Machine runs the game capably. The article noted that, a day before release, Control Resonant had no public SteamOS hardware compatibility ratings. RPS described the game as very good on almost any modern PC that is not a Steam Deck.

• GameRant lists 4 forgotten Blizzard games described as 'once perfect'

  GameRant published a list article titled "4 Forgotten Blizzard Games That Were Once Perfect" that profiles four Blizzard games the piece describes as forgotten and "once perfect," according to GameRant. The story is credited to Ollie Tuscarny and was published on Sep 23, 2026. Tuscarny's GameRant author bio identifies them as an HR advisor who focuses on list articles, plays mainly on PC or Steam Deck, and often tries new PlayStation releases on PS5. The supplied evidence does not include the article's full text or the names of the four Blizzard games mentioned.

• 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.

• Valve offers Counter-Strike 2 players eggs, PC Gamer reports

  PC Gamer reported that Valve is offering eggs to Counter-Strike 2 players. The article was written by Elie Gould and published on 23 September 2026 in PC Gamer’s Games FPS Counter-Strike 2 features. PC Gamer’s piece also noted that CS2 players have been begging for an anticheat overhaul and included an image credited to FX Productions.

• 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."

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.