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• Sega once floated cancelling Sonic the Hedgehog; movies changed that plan

  Polygon reports Sega once considered cancelling the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and that subsequent films altered that course. The article says Sonic creative officer Takashi Iizuka revealed at Tokyo Game Show that the franchise had struggled and faced the possibility of cancellation. Polygon notes the 2020 live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film showed the property "could still work". The piece additionally records that 2026 marks Sonic's 35th anniversary.

• Nintendo's Zelda quiz error apology created a second issue blocking some players

  Nintendo Life reports Nintendo's Nintendo Today The Legend of Zelda collectible cards quiz listed two correct answers, which locked some players out of a daily medal. Nintendo issued an apology and said it was working on a fix, but the follow-up apology message was reportedly so long that users on certain devices could not select the 'Okay' button and were forced to close and reopen the app, preventing them from collecting that day's Zelda card. Gaming Reinvented flagged the second issue, and Nintendo subsequently published a further apology for the apology and promised another response in due course. Nintendo Life updated its story on Tue 22nd Sep 2026 at 4:30pm.

• Exodus' trailers have led to misunderstandings, director says

  GameRant reports that Exodus' trailers have led some players to expect a different game, and the game's director told the publication that the misunderstanding "cuts both ways." The article was written by Josh Cotts and published by GameRant on September 22, 2026. The report frames the director's comment as addressing player expectations created by the trailers but the excerpt does not name the director or provide further development.

• Fortnite Fortnitemares 2026: leaks suggest Five Nights at Freddy's hint

  Insider Gaming reports that leaked details and an in‑game “mysterious building” are being cited as hints toward a Five Nights at Freddy’s collab for Fortnite’s upcoming Fortnitemares 2026 event. The site says Epic Games had not revealed any Fortnitemares content as of its September 22, 2026 article. Insider Gaming adds that Fortnite’s next major update is set to begin the annual Fortnitemares Halloween event and that community sleuthing often uncovers clues before the start. The article collects known and leaked collab information while noting official confirmation from Epic is still pending.

• Xbox reportedly open to physical discs for Project Helix

  Polygon reported on Sep 22, 2026 that Xbox is apparently still open to offering physical discs for its next‑generation console, Project Helix. The article noted that Sony has confirmed it will move on from physical games and go all‑in on digital media. Polygon contrasted Sony’s announcement with Xbox’s stance, indicating Xbox has not made its position equally clear.

• World of Warcraft: Forever beta's Skyborne starting zone divides fans over tonal fit

  Eurogamer reports World of Warcraft: Forever's beta introduces the Skyborne race and its starting zone, and players are split on whether that zone fits tonally with Classic WoW. The article says the beta is proving extremely popular. Eurogamer notes Blizzard presented an approach at BlizzCon that any new stories for the reimagined vanilla/classic experience would remain grounded in the established tone of original World of Warcraft. The piece reports that the Skyborne elves' introduction and the narrative in their starting zone have prompted concerns among some players.

• Xbox reportedly set to lay off hundreds and 'consolidate' game studios, RPS reports

  Rock Paper Shotgun reports that The Information (via VGC) says Microsoft-owned Xbox is set to lay off "hundreds" of staff and to "consolidate" several game studios in a second round of cuts this week. RPS notes The Information hinted at potential mergers or movement across Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision, and Blizzard but provided no concrete plan for that consolidation. The article recalls that Xbox previously cut around 1,600 people and parted ways with several studios in July. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier told the 8-4 Play podcast on Sept. 18 that cuts at Blizzard are "coming and imminent," according to RPS.

• Fortnite Fortnitemares 2026 expected with October 1 update, Insider Gaming says

  Insider Gaming reports that Epic Games has not publicly announced Fortnitemares 2026’s start date, but the outlet’s schedule analysis expects the event to begin with the October 1 update. The expectation is based on Fortnite’s established two-week update cycle, Insider Gaming says. The site also notes the annual Halloween event traditionally begins at the start of October and typically brings collabs, new weapons, POIs, and other changes.

• Blood Of Dawnwalker appears in PlayStation's new PS Store loyalty credits program

  TheGamer reported on Sep 22, 2026 that PlayStation has quietly rolled out a PS Store loyalty scheme that awards wallet credits on purchases of new games and lists Blood Of Dawnwalker among eligible titles. TheGamer says the program gives users a small amount of money back to spend elsewhere in the PlayStation Store. TheGamer also noted there has been no official announcement from PlayStation about the scheme. The story was written by Josh Coulson for TheGamer.

• Fortnite likely adding Chucky collaboration for 2026 Fortnitemares

  Insider Gaming reports Fortnite is likely adding a Chucky collaboration to its 2026 Fortnitemares event. The article says leakers ShiinaBR and FNBRIntel provided the claim and notes Fortnitemares typically features major horror properties, with Five Nights at Freddy’s already revealed for this year's event. Insider Gaming characterizes the information as a leak and says it will not be concrete until Epic Games officially reveals the collaboration. The piece also states the leakers have a long history of accurately revealing Fortnite-related information.

• Silent Hill: Townfall playtimes ranged from 12h37m to 15h15m, IGN reports

  IGN reported that five members of its team completed Silent Hill: Townfall with playthrough times between 12 hours and 37 minutes and 15 hours and 15 minutes. The piece says each tester used a different playstyle and that the results include individual end-of-game report card details. IGN also noted Townfall continues the series' pattern of multiple endings and numerous scares. The article was posted on September 22, 2026.

• PC Gamer: More games should look like Abyss x Zero

  PC Gamer's Lincoln Carpenter wrote that more games should look like Abyss x Zero, highlighting the game's PS1-core aesthetic and its texture work as reasons to emulate it. Carpenter said a tweet about the game made him stop to admire its textures and that Abyss x Zero was already on his Steam wishlist. The piece compares the game's look to Mega Man Legends and includes images credited to Pixel Punk and Studio Pixel Punk. The article was published on 22 September 2026.

• PC Gamer: Lauren Morton describes 'autumn game' choice paralysis

  PC Gamer feature writer Lauren Morton reported experiencing “choice paralysis” while trying to pick a Steam game with the right autumn vibes in a piece published 22 September 2026. Morton framed the moment as a seasonal tradition at the end of September and said she expected to spend the evening deciding. The article appears in PC Gamer’s features section and carries the site’s affiliate purchase disclosure. The piece lists Lauren Morton as the author and includes an image credit to Emberstorm Entertainment.

• World of Warcraft: Forever's success tied to Alterac Valley continuity, PC Gamer says

  PC Gamer reports that World of Warcraft: Forever's success will hinge on whether players can return to the same Alterac Valley match they logged out of 18 hours earlier. The feature says player interest in the WoW: Forever beta suggests Blizzard has a promising start at channeling nostalgia into what the article calls a "retirement home for aging MMO millennials." According to PC Gamer, preserving the feeling of continuity in battlegrounds like Alterac Valley matters more than other design elements for the project to succeed.

• PC Gamer captures Death Stranding 2: On the Beach moment of Sam fording river amid sandstorm

  PC Gamer’s Morgan Park reported capturing an in-game moment in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach where Sam Porter Bridges fords a rough river during a sandstorm while carrying 150kg of cargo and lightning strikes the water. Park said the capture was accidental and noted the character also “has to pee.” In the same piece, Morgan Park described Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as “one of the best games ever made.” The item was published by PC Gamer on 22 September 2026.

• PC Gamer feature says desktop 'battlestations' should look lived-in, not pristine

  PC Gamer published a feature by Ted Litchfield on 22 September 2026 arguing that PC gaming 'battlestation' photos are too often styled to be unrealistically tidy and that messy, lived-in desks feel more authentic. Litchfield says he dislikes the influencer and streamer aesthetic of flawless cable management and prefers setups that show actual use. The column invokes an example described as the 'Satoru Iwata Saw basement station' to illustrate the kind of imperfect setup the author finds appealing. The article includes the site's usual affiliate disclosure for purchases made through links.

• PC Gamer recalls MOBA rename attempts, notes 'imsim' term

  PC Gamer reporter Evan Lahti published a feature recalling past efforts to rename the MOBA genre and said he had recently seen the term "imsim" in use. Lahti wrote the piece after being inspired by a post from Kieron Gillen and referenced a 2014 column by former PC Gamer editor Chris Thursten that argued for a new label. The article characterized the 2014 attempt as a long-ago, unsuccessful editorial effort to fix the genre name. PC Gamer published the feature on 22 September 2026.

• PC Gamer revises cozy games list as Toem 2 and other cozy titles arrive September 2026

  PC Gamer updated its 'best cozy games' list, and in an article published 22 September 2026 Lauren Morton reported that Toem 2 "comes out this month" and that Nivalis Nights and Songs of Glimmerwick are anticipated at the end of the month. Morton described Toem 2 as a sequel to one of her favorites. Because of those incoming releases, Morton wrote she will need to reassess the list again. The update is a roundup of anticipated cozy releases rather than a detailed release schedule.

• Xbox reportedly to lay off hundreds; Halo development may shift to Activision

  Insider Gaming reported that Xbox will lay off 'hundreds' of employees this week and consolidate multiple studios, and that Halo development could be moved under the Activision banner. The article cites The Information as saying ‘someone briefed on the plans’ told them hundreds would be cut in the coming days. Insider Gaming notes this would be a second wave of redundancies after a June 'big reset' that saw 1,600 employees let go, and says consolidation may involve smaller studios migrating under larger labels with projects and employee bases absorbed. These details are presented in the report as claims and suggestions rather than confirmed statements from Xbox.

• PC Gamer: X-Men videogames should focus on a Xavier Institute management sim

  PC Gamer writer Lincoln Carpenter argued that X-Men videogames are being thought about incorrectly and proposed that publishers greenlight a Xavier Institute for Higher Learning management simulation. Carpenter wrote that recent discourse around Wolverine is widespread but that the core issue is not that a Wolverine game was merely adequate. He suggested that a management-style approach — even calling out the Two Point Museum developers as a good fit — would better address what he sees as the franchise's unmet potential. The piece was published on 22 September 2026 on PC Gamer.

• PC Gamer asks readers how they track 'to-play' games, citing Steam queue

  PC Gamer associate editor Ted Litchfield published a feature on 22 September 2026 asking readers how they keep track of upcoming games, citing a colleague Lauren's Steam 'to-play' queue. The piece appears under PC Gamer's "Games I can't be the only one" features and includes an image credited to Valve. Litchfield asked whether readers maintain a running notes-app checklist they've carried across at least one upgrade and included a "Join the conversation" prompt. The article also notes that purchases through links on the site may earn an affiliate commission.

• PC Gamer's Lauren Morton builds a custom 'to play' shelf on Steam

  PC Gamer's Lauren Morton reported that she created a custom 'to play' library shelf on Steam to queue games she wants to play rather than relying on the standard 'recent games' shelf. Morton wrote that she made the shelf because Steam still lacks some hobby-tracking features she would like. The report appears as a PC Gamer feature published 22 September 2026. The article includes PC Gamer's affiliate-link disclosure and lists Morton as a Lead SEO Editor who has written for the site since 2017.

• StarCraft announce cinematic at BlizzCon shows self-aware action, Overlords, and goop

  PC Gamer reported on 22 September 2026 that the StarCraft announce cinematic shown at BlizzCon earlier that month features Starship Troopers–adjacent, self-aware action and at least two distinct colors of "goop." The outlet described a narrative surprise summarized as "Welp, guess that wasn't the protagonist," and said Overlords in the trailer appear scary. PC Gamer identified the clip as "STARCRAFT | Announce Cinematic | Dominion" on YouTube. The article did not provide release dates, gameplay details, or developer commentary.

• Injustice 3 leak reportedly lists Supergirl and Batwoman as playable

  IGN reports that MP1st unearthed evidence claiming the unannounced Injustice 3 will include Supergirl and Batwoman as playable characters. IGN notes Supergirl’s inclusion would be unsurprising given Supergirl’s starring role in Injustice 2. IGN also reports that Batwoman’s appearance would be the character’s debut in the mainline Injustice games. IGN cites MP1st’s observation that Kate Kane’s death in the Injustice comics raises multiple possibilities for how Batwoman could appear in the game, including a different person using the mantle, Kate Kane surviving, or a retcon or reboot.

• The Blood of Dawnwalker will add an easier Story mode, director says

  PC Gamer reports that Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, game director of The Blood of Dawnwalker, said (via Eurogamer) the team will introduce an additional, easier Story mode. Tomaszkiewicz said the existing Story mode will be repositioned as a more challenging option—he suggested calling it "Demanding"—and the new Story mode will be aimed at players who "don't want to experience the combat." PC Gamer's piece raises the question of whether this change equates to a combat-skip option but does not confirm that any combat-skip feature will be added or when the new mode will arrive.

• Resident Evil (2026 reboot) captures video-game feel, TheGamer reports

  TheGamer reports that Zach Cregger's 2026 Resident Evil reboot translates how playing the video games feels onto the screen. The piece credits that approach for the film's success and highlights the protagonist Bryan, played by Austin Abrams. The article contrasts this film with two decades of video-game-to-film missteps, arguing it avoids becoming a bland action movie or collapsing into self-aware cringe. The review warns of very mild spoilers but presents the coverage as a positive appraisal.

• IGN reviews Archon Studio's StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game

  IGN published a review of Archon Studio's StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game on September 22, 2026. The review, by Scott White, describes the product as a tabletop miniature war game set in Blizzard's StarCraft universe and notes Archon Studio's history of adapting large games for the tabletop. IGN reports that standard matches take place over five rounds and that players select objectives at the start of each game. The review page includes an affiliate disclosure stating IGN may earn a commission from purchases made through its links.

• Polygon lists nine DLCs that rewrote expectations for their base games

  Polygon published a feature reporting nine downloadable content (DLC) packs that, it says, departed from the usual extra-hours/gear/boss-fight model by substantially changing their base games' experiences. The piece contrasts typical DLC expectations— a few extra hours, new gear, or a boss fight— with examples that reshaped gameplay or storytelling. Polygon cites specific conceits, including a DLC that crowns the player a "new god of madness," one that drops the player into hell to stop a president's wedding, and one that hands the story to a teenager narrating a homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign complete with an improvised dragon. The article characterizes the strongest DLCs as those that took a game's main story and introduced unexpectedly bold, different experiences.

• The Blood of Dawnwalker to add easier difficulty option replacing Story Mode

  IGN reports developer Rebel Wolves will introduce an easier difficulty option in a major update for The Blood of Dawnwalker that is due in October. IGN says the new mode is aimed at "people who don't want to experience combat," a change teased by game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz in an interview with Eurogamer. The update will replace the game's current easiest mode, Story Mode, with that new easier option and the existing Story Mode will be bumped up a peg and given a new name, IGN reports. IGN also says the patch will include combat tweaks and other gameplay changes.

• SCUF's 'It's Time to Win' sale: up to 20% off PS5, Xbox, and PC controllers

  IGN reports that SCUF Gaming launched an "It's Time to Win" sale offering up to 20% off select tournament-grade controllers for PS5, Xbox, and PC. IGN's article says the sale runs starting now through September 27 and covers performance controllers across platforms. The piece notes SCUF's top-end controllers commonly cost upwards of $200 and gives the PS5/PC SCUF Omega Wireless TMR Controller as an example, listing it at $239.99 reduced to $219.99 (an 8% discount). IGN's article is labelled as sponsored by SCUF Gaming and includes an affiliate disclosure that IGN may earn a commission if purchases are made through the article's links.