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• Mark Darrah's Factorio playtime is 832 hours; Riven played for 3 minutes

  BioWare veteran and Dragon Age: Origins co-director Mark Darrah has played Factorio for 832 hours and Riven for three minutes, PC Gamer reports. PC Gamer published those details in its Disk Cleanup feature, which profiles the PC game libraries of industry figures. The article says Darrah guided readers through the games on his PC and recalled an early impression from Command & Conquer. The story appeared on PC Gamer on 20 September 2026.

• 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.

• Fortnite to add Persona 5 characters and outfits this Friday

  Polygon reports Fortnite is officially collaborating with Persona 5, with Joker and other Persona 5 characters set to arrive in the game this Friday. The collaboration has been known previously, and Polygon says a release date was finally confirmed. Polygon also reports the crossover is part of Fortnite's current Gaming Legends-themed season. The article was published by Polygon on Sep 20, 2026.

• 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.

• 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.

• First LEGO Yu-Gi-Oh set officially revealed, GameRant reports

  GameRant reports the first official LEGO Yu-Gi-Oh set has been revealed. The report was published on GameRant on Sep 20, 2026 and credits Andrea Trama. GameRant frames the product as the franchise's first LEGO set. The supplied evidence does not confirm release date, price, or wider availability.

• 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."

• 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.

• Rock Paper Shotgun publishes 'The Sunday Papers' roundup on Sept. 20, 2026

  Rock Paper Shotgun published its 'The Sunday Papers' weekly roundup on Sept. 20, 2026, presented as a collection of notable writing about videogames. The piece, credited to Edwin Evans-Thirlwell, opens with a personal anecdote about the author watching a neighbour's cat and a badger at the building entrance. Rock Paper Shotgun describes the column as appearing "very early Sunday mornings" and curating writing from across the web. The article also references contributions such as work by Chloe Mashiter.

• Toys R Us is making a comeback, with TCGs and collectibles cited as a factor

  TheGamer reports Toys R Us is making a comeback and that trading-card games (TCGs) and collectibles are partly responsible. The piece was published by James Lucas on Sep 20, 2026. According to TheGamer, demand for TCGs and collectibles is presented as a contributing factor to the brand's revival. The provided excerpt does not confirm details such as rollout dates, store locations, or who is running the comeback.

• Polygon says Grand Theft Auto timeline is irrelevant

  Polygon's Oli Welsh published an opinion arguing the Grand Theft Auto timeline is irrelevant, saying the games exist in the same universe(s) but each stands alone. The piece compares this approach to Nintendo publishing an official Zelda timeline and notes fans' tendency to try to unify serial stories. The column frames the timeline issue as a matter of how players and creators treat continuity rather than a problem requiring a single chronology.

• Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo set for October 1, 2026; save transfers to full game

  Nintendo Life reports Konami will release a demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on 1 October 2026. Konami says the demo will allow players to experience the game's early stages and that save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version. Konami previously set the full game's launch for 15 October 2026. Nintendo Life adds the official website notes the Switch edition targets 30fps and requires a minimum of 3GB of storage.

• Double Fine casts Erika Ishii

  Double Fine has cast voice actor Erika Ishii, TheGamer reports. TheGamer's story by James Lucas (published Sep 20, 2026) frames the public reaction to the casting as "sadly predictable." The supplied evidence does not specify the project, role, who objected, or any comment from Double Fine or Ishii.

• 24 Jump Street in the works, Lord & Miller and lead stars reportedly returning

  Polygon reports that, citing Variety, 24 Jump Street is now in the works and that Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are expected to return alongside Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube. The report notes it has been 12 years since 22 Jump Street was released. Polygon says Lord and Miller — the creators behind Spider-Verse projects — appear ready to follow up on 22 Jump Street's post-credits sequence.

• Multiple Nintendo Switch games receive Switch 2 compatibility fixes

  Nintendo Life reports that a number of Nintendo Switch titles have received backward compatibility fixes for the Switch 2. The update came after a major Switch 2 firmware update earlier this month that added support for VRR in docked mode, Nintendo Life says. Nintendo Life cites Nintendo Everything for a list of affected games, which includes Aidan In Danger, Attack On Titan 2, Go Vacation, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation, Terraformers and The Wild Case. Nintendo Life also points readers to Nintendo's official compatibility search page for more information.

• Kingdom Hearts 4 given late 2027 release window; series jumps Steam bestsellers

  Polygon reports that Square Enix and Disney confirmed a late 2027 release window for Kingdom Hearts 4 after a gameplay trailer shown in June's Nintendo Direct. Polygon says the announcement and trailer pushed the entire Kingdom Hearts series up Steam's bestseller charts. In an opinion piece, Polygon also argues that Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep — released 16 years earlier — remains the best game in the series because it prioritizes Kingdom Hearts over Disney. Polygon frames Birth by Sleep as more essential now amid the renewed attention on Kingdom Hearts 4.

• Fly Your Wings (Roblox) offers redeemable codes for free coins

  GameRant reported on Sep 20, 2026 that Fly Your Wings, a glide-and-dive game on Roblox, includes redeemable in-game codes that grant free coins players can spend on items such as rockets. The report explains that each dive earns coins and experience used to upgrade a player's setup and increase range. GameRant's guide includes instructions on redeeming codes and a link to the game's Discord server. The article does not confirm exact code values, expiry dates, or a full published code list.

• Polygon names five near‑perfect psychological thriller TV shows streaming for free

  Polygon published a list by Debopriyaa Dutta identifying five near‑perfect psychological thriller TV shows that are streaming for free. The article cites examples including Mr. Robot and Dexter while describing how episodic and procedural formats build suspense and enable deep character study. Polygon frames these selections as free viewing options but the excerpt does not list all five titles or specify which platforms are offering them. The provided text does not confirm platform availability or a complete catalogue of the picks.

• Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 livestream set for Sept. 20, 2026; introduces IPC member Pearl

  GameRant reports that Honkai: Star Rail's version 4.6 livestream will be available to watch on September 20, 2026 at 07:30 AM ET (UTC-4). The article says the special program will introduce a new IPC member named Pearl. GameRant notes Pearl is one of the Ten Stonehearts and states her debut is already overshadowed, though the excerpt does not include further detail. The report includes headings about livestream codes and where to watch, but those specifics are not shown in the supplied text.

• David Hasselhoff’s Knight Rider (90 episodes) now streaming free on Tubi

  Polygon reports that David Hasselhoff’s 90-episode sci‑fi action series Knight Rider is now available to stream for free on Tubi. The Polygon piece notes that the show's sentient car, KITT, reads differently today as modern artificial intelligence narrows the gap between fiction and reality. Polygon frames Knight Rider as a product of 1980s television that was bold and often excessive while also anticipating future tech. The article was published by Polygon on September 20, 2026.

• Gabe Newell's 2013 talk on player 'hacking' clips resurface, PC Gamer reports

  PC Gamer reports that clips from Gabe Newell's 2013 LBJ School talk are resurfacing online after being edited into shorts by the Webknower channel. The article says Newell warned developers against mistaking genuinely entertaining player actions for hacking. PC Gamer published its write-up on 20 September 2026 and noted the clips have been circulating again. The piece frames the resurfacing as renewed interest in Newell's earlier comments about game development and player behaviour.

• Polygon ranks the five best The Twilight Zone episodes

  Polygon published a list naming what it considers the five best episodes of The Twilight Zone. The article notes the series is an anthology without continuity, meaning episodes can be watched in any order. Polygon also reports The Twilight Zone is currently free to stream on Tubi. The piece mentions at least one of the chosen episodes features a young William Shatner.

• Palworld Card Game shows off new Legendary cards

  GameRant reported that the Palworld Card Game showed off new Legendary cards. The article included an image credited to Bushiroad and Pocketpair. The piece was published Sep 19, 2026, and written by Michael Brandon Ingram, a GameRant Senior Contributor. The supplied evidence does not include specifics about the cards' abilities, release timing, or availability.

• Galaxy Express 999: New theatrical film announced with Toei and director Rintaro returning

  Polygon reported that a new theatrical Galaxy Express 999 anime film was announced in July on the official X account of creator Leiji Matsumoto, with Toei Animation producing and veteran director Rintaro attached. Polygon noted Toei originally helmed the project in 1978 and that Rintaro directed the 1979 Galaxy Express 999 movie. The announcement comes almost half a century after the franchise first reached audiences, Polygon added.

• GameRant publishes list of seven long films it says make viewers 'forget' runtime

  GameRant published a list naming seven lengthy films that, the site says, are so engaging viewers forget how long they run. The piece, by Zakaria Ali, argues some movies justify extended runtimes through dense storytelling while others achieve the same effect via immersive presentation. The article notes films can run two-and-a-half, three, or nearly four hours and still feel worthwhile, according to the write-up. Ali is credited on the story and his GameRant author page notes past bylines at ScreenRant and Comicbook and more than 800 published articles.

• Black Ops 7 Zombies Super Easter Egg requires Toy Boxes across all six maps

  GameRant reports Black Ops 7 Zombies now features a Super Easter Egg that requires players to revisit all six maps to locate a Toy Box. The GameRant walkthrough, published Sept. 19, 2026, includes sections on how to start and complete the Super Easter Egg and lists the rewards. The article is presented as a practical guide for players attempting the multi-map easter egg and is authored by Jake Fillery. The report indicates the Super Easter Egg is available now and that the guide details steps and rewards.

• Remedy’s Max Payne was its first Manhattan game, 25 years before Control Resonant

  Polygon reports that Remedy Entertainment first made a game set in Manhattan with Max Payne, 25 years before Control Resonant. The piece says New York City can function as a central character in games and cites Max Payne as an earlier memorable portrayal. Polygon adds that Control Resonant is expected to bring its own bold depiction of Manhattan next week. The article compares Remedy’s upcoming work to other games that foreground New York, like The Division and Marvel’s Spider-Man, as part of that discussion.

• Three Grand Theft Auto games confirmed for New Nintendo 3DS

  GameRant reports three classic Grand Theft Auto games are making an appearance on the New Nintendo 3DS. The publication described the re-release as unexpected. The report was published by GameRant on Sep 19, 2026. The provided excerpt does not list specific titles, release dates, pricing, or regional availability.

• NYT Strands #930 hints and answers posted for September 19, 2026

  Insider Gaming published hints and full answers for The New York Times Strands puzzle #930 for September 19, 2026. Strands is a daily 6×8 word-search puzzle from The New York Times that launched in 2024. The Insider Gaming piece explains how to play, lists tips to find words faster, and warns that it contains spoilers for today’s puzzle. The article also notes gameplay details such as that words of three letters or fewer do not count and that the Spanagram reveals the deeper theme.

• CBS sitcom Ghosts is free to stream on Pluto TV

  Polygon reports CBS's sitcom Ghosts is now available to stream for free on Pluto TV. Polygon describes the show as CBS's "sleeper hit sitcom of the decade" and frames it as a U.S. remake of a British classic. The story, published by Aimee Hart on Sep 19, 2026, directs readers to Pluto TV but does not specify which seasons, regions, or how long the free availability lasts.