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• 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.

• 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.

• GTA 6: Rockstar's official modding rules slammed by fans

  TheGamer reports that Rockstar’s official modding rules for Grand Theft Auto 6 are being criticised by fans, with the article saying those rules have effectively "killed" the modding scene before release. TheGamer notes GTA 6 remains one of the most anticipated games of all time, even as updates bring new controversies. The article also reports that players are growing wary due to controversial premium editions and the game's physical release.

• Street Fighter 6 new release confirmed for December 2026

  GameRant reported that a new Street Fighter 6 release is confirmed for December 2026. The story was published on September 20, 2026 by Michael Brandon Ingram and included an image credited to Capcom. The provided evidence does not specify platforms, regions, edition, an exact release date, or preorder and pricing details. No additional release logistics or scope were established in the supplied report.

• 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.

• GameRant: Classic SNES RPG reportedly coming back after 34 years

  GameRant reports that a classic SNES RPG is making a comeback after 34 years. The story was written by Drew Swanson and published on Sep 20, 2026. GameRant's article included images credited to Nintendo and Taito and described the title as "elusive" in the available excerpt. The available evidence does not identify the game's title, platforms, release date, or other release details.

• Diablo IV's Amazon confirmed to break a four-year tradition

  GameRant reports that Blizzard confirmed Diablo IV's Amazon class is breaking a four-year tradition. The GameRant story also states Diablo IV is set to get a brand-new class. The report was published Sep 20, 2026 by GameRant author Drew Swanson.

• 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.

• Final Fantasy VII Revelation may take 'over 100 hours' for completionists, director says

  IGN reports that Naoki Hamaguchi, director on Final Fantasy VII Revelation, said completionist playthroughs could "easily take over a hundred hours" to finish. The remark came during an interview with GameSpot, according to IGN. IGN also notes Hamaguchi has reached the game's credits 46 times while working on it. The article says Final Fantasy VII Revelation is slated to launch for PC and consoles next year.

• 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.

• Pokémon multi-region MMO reportedly in development, report says

  TheGamer reported on Sep 20, 2026 that Pokemon Insider suggested a multi-region Pokémon MMO is on the horizon. TheGamer's article notes the Pokémon franchise has undergone major gameplay departures with entries such as Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Legends: Z-A. TheGamer also reports that mainline Pokémon games have faced criticism for allegedly cutting corners, even as the franchise remains popular.

• 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.

• Endless disbands as Counter-Strike duo Enzo and Ravenzs seek new teams

  Dust2.us reported that Endless has disbanded after Jason "Enzo" Agaliotis and Tyler "Ravenzs" Kibec separately posted on September 18 that they are looking for new ESEA Advanced teams. The two were the final remaining members of the Endless roster, and Enzo's post explicitly noted the squad's end, the outlet said. Dust2.us added that the organization has not posted any announcement about the roster changes. The report also says the team's planned rebuild collapsed roughly two weeks after internal cuts and departures, with Tristin "Treehen" Young joining Elusive while Enzo and Ravenzs moved on.

• 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.

• 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.

• Elden Ring Nightreign mod ports Dark Souls 2 Eleum Loyce into playable map

  PC Gamer reports modder Doneda released a mod for Elden Ring Nightreign that ports Dark Souls 2's Frozen Eleum Loyce and the Frigid Outskirts as a standalone playable map. The article notes Doneda published a trailer for the project on YouTube. PC Gamer also says Nightreign is "dead," while highlighting that Doneda previously restored the remains of a cut sewers map to Dark Souls 2 as a demonstration. The report does not claim any official involvement from FromSoftware or confirm further mod plans.

• 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.

• Cancelled Xbox 360 Family Guy prototype recovered and made playable

  TheGamer reports that a prototype build of a cancelled Family Guy game for Xbox 360 developed by Eurocom has been recovered and made playable. The article, written by George Foster and published on Sept 20, 2026, describes the build as "bizarre." The report presents the recovered build as providing a playable look at a previously shelved Eurocom project. TheGamer does not confirm whether the prototype will be publicly released or detail how it was recovered.

• Counter-Strike: DEPO swap sh1seido for SNk

  HLTV reported that DEPO replaced player sh1seido with SNk on 19/09 in its Week 37 short-news roundup. The swap appeared as a single-line item among other short items on the same HLTV page. That roundup also included a report of NiKo saying a performance coach helped him win his Major and an item that FiReSPORTS plans to run a $75,000 open LAN before the Major cutoff. HLTV did not supply further details about the DEPO swap in that short-news entry.

• 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.

• PHYSINT: Hideo Kojima says he doesn't know if the game will release on PlayStation

  Insider Gaming reports Hideo Kojima cannot confirm whether PHYSINT will be released on PlayStation and said platform decisions are up to Xbox. Kojima told IGN, as reported by Insider Gaming, that he does not make those decisions and that the question should be directed to Xbox. Insider Gaming reports Kojima Productions originally partnered with PlayStation but PlayStation dropped the project, after which Kojima Productions found a new partner in Microsoft's Asha Sharma‑led gaming division. The outlet also reports Microsoft is in a reset that has seen some games return to being console exclusives.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake out now on Steam with free demo, 96% user score

  PCGamesN reports that the remake of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is out now on Steam and is accompanied by a free demo. The article says the game has reached an 'overwhelmingly positive' user rating on Steam with a 96% review score. PCGamesN describes the release as a 'gorgeous remake' of the second entry in the Trails series, which it notes is the seventh game in the broader Legend of Heroes saga. The story was published by PCGamesN on September 20, 2026.

• 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.

• 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.