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• Endless Legend 2 version 1.0 reviewed positively by PC Gamer

  PC Gamer reviewed Endless Legend 2 version 1.0 and called it a strong example of Amplitude’s 4X design. The review notes the game’s release date for the 1.0 version as September 17, 2026 and lists the expected price as $50/£45. PC Gamer praised the title’s creativity and visual design, saying it modernizes the Endless formula and further cements Amplitude’s reputation among 4X developers. The review also reports the game was tested on a Radeon RX 6800 XT system and is Steam Deck: Verified.

• Media Molecule reportedly developing Animal Crossing–style social sim for 2027

  IGN reports that Media Molecule is reportedly working on a social-simulation game likened to Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. The article cites MP1st in saying the studio may both announce and release the title in 2027 if plans proceed. IGN notes few gameplay details have been revealed and that earlier this year a Media Molecule employee said the studio's next project would be open-world. The report also recalls that Media Molecule's previous game, Dreams, launched in early 2020 and did not catch on despite its ambition.

• Silver Palace demoed at Gamescom after Opening Night Live PS5 announcement

  Push Square reports that Silver Palace, a free-to-play PS5 RPG published by Happy Elements, was demoed at Gamescom after being announced for Sony’s console during Opening Night Live. The preview describes a gothic, Victorian-style open world with high-end character gear and a striking visual presentation. Push Square’s hands-on called the game gorgeous but said its demo felt familiar compared with other recent free-to-play RPGs, and compared its art to mobile title Reverse 1999. Push Square also notes Happy Elements is Japan-based.

• Bungie denies Destiny and Marathon merger rumor

  Bungie's creative director Julia Nardin said a leak claiming Destiny and Marathon would merge is fake and that the two franchises will remain separate. Insider Gaming reports Nardin urged people not to believe everything online and described the series as 'siblings' that share Bungie DNA but are distinct. The denial followed the rollout of Destiny 2's final expansion and Bungie's announcement that it would be the game's final content update. Conflicting reports persist about whether a third Destiny is in development, and the merger claim originated as an online leak that Nardin refuted.

• waddle set to leave PCIFIC Esports

  VLR.gg reports that player waddle is set to leave PCIFIC Esports. The item appears in VLR.gg's recent news feed among other roster and offseason stories. The visible listing does not include additional details such as timing, reasons, or a next team for waddle.

• GameRant ranks open-world RPG trilogies, highlighting Mass Effect and Dark Souls

  GameRant published a ranked list of the best open-world RPG trilogies and highlighted series such as Mass Effect and Dark Souls. The piece was written by Vlad Mazanko and published on Sep 16, 2026. GameRant notes that trilogies are a popular format across mediums and says some RPG trilogies are considered acclaimed masterpieces with few weak links. The article narrows its focus specifically to open-world RPG trilogies and also mentions Fable and Baldur’s Gate as examples.

• Minecraft: GPT-6 Astra reportedly farms potatoes for hours after creeper destroys progress

  IGN reported that OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra, tested live in Minecraft by independent evaluator Vals, reportedly became “depressed” and farmed potatoes for hours after a creeper destroyed its progress. According to IGN, Vals ran a 21-hour livestream in which Astra reached milestones Vals described as going "further than any AI system had ever gone," including building a semi-automatic blaze farm and collecting six blaze rods. IGN says Astra also killed more than six endermen, collected three ender pearls and placed them in a chest for safekeeping before the setback. After the destruction, IGN reported Astra showed prolonged potato-farming behavior and grew “paranoid of anything green.”

• Helldivers 2 and other Sony PC games delisted from Steam UK

  VGC reported that Sony-published PC titles including Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West were removed from the Steam store in the UK and became unavailable for purchase. Sony Interactive Entertainment told VGC it is working with Valve to reinstate the affected Steam listings and apologized for the inconvenience. VGC says the games remain playable for users who already own them in their Steam libraries. VGC also reported that Helldivers 2 was recently added to the PlayStation Plus games catalog, allowing PS5 subscribers to access it at no extra cost.

• Solo Leveling protagonist Sung Jinwoo makes official comeback

  GameRant reports that Solo Leveling protagonist Sung Jinwoo has made an official comeback. The piece was published by GameRant on Sep 16, 2026, and is credited to Rei Penber. GameRant's story includes an image credited to Rei Penber created using Solo Leveling assets. The excerpt supplied does not include further details about the form, scope, or source of the comeback.

• The Vampire Lestat: Limited edition 'The Beautiful Unwell' Blu‑ray set announced

  IGN reports AMC’s third-season relaunch as The Vampire Lestat will receive a limited edition Blu‑ray collector’s box set. The set is listed as The Vampire Lestat: The Beautiful Unwell (Limited Edition Blu‑ray) and is described by IGN as a collector’s edition. IGN reports the release is scheduled for December 15 and shows a $79.99 Amazon listing. IGN also notes the third season pivoted to the new title and that a range of Blu‑ray releases is planned.

• Wildcard reportedly to replace AWPer mhL with fr3nd, leaker claims

  Dust2.us reports that leaker Vladislav "GromovCS" Gromov claimed Wildcard will replace Miłosz "mhL" Knasiak with Sebastian "fr3nd" Kuśmierz in the starting lineup. The outlet notes mhL has been with Wildcard for nine months and that fr3nd previously played for Wildcard's main roster from July to September 2025 and for its academy team from January to July 2025. Dust2.us also reports Wildcard were eliminated from the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Global Qualifier by BBL, and that in the online qualifier mhL posted a 1.15 rating over nine maps. The roster change is presented as a leak and has not been confirmed by the organization in the cited report.

• Batman 4K movie collection hits lowest 2026 prices in Amazon Prime sale

  Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale has reduced prices on multiple Batman 4K Blu-rays to their lowest levels of 2026, IGN reports. The discounts cover both live-action and animated Batman films, though not every set is at a year-low price. IGN identifies the Batman 4K Film Collection 1 as the best deal in the sale, showing a listed price sequence and a sale price of $31.99 at Amazon. The article also notes Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy appears in the sale but is not at its 2026 lowest price.

• Valve's new hardware out but high prices limit its impact on SteamOS expansion

  IGN reports Valve's new hardware is now out in the wild but high retail prices make it difficult to recommend. IGN says Valve revealed a 2026 'trifecta' of hardware that aims to expand SteamOS support and provide a baseline configuration for developers to target. The IGN reviewer wrote they enjoyed devices like the Steam Controller and Steam Frame, but that industry-wide hardware costs are significantly higher than a year ago and have lessened the immediate impact of the products. IGN concludes that despite price issues, the hardware's goals still offer hope for SteamOS's future.

• Portal movie rumors after Backrooms director Kane Parsons visits Valve offices

  IGN reported that Backrooms director Kane Parsons visited Valve’s offices and posted photos to his personal Instagram, a social post that has fueled rumors of a Portal movie. IGN noted that Parsons, 20, directed Backrooms, which the outlet says grossed roughly $393 million against a reported $10 million budget and was adapted by A24 from a 4Chan creepypasta. Fans were reported by IGN to have spotted a video in Parsons’ Instagram stories showing the Valve visit, prompting speculation online. IGN also reported that Backrooms drew praise from figures including Hideo Kojima, a detail readers have pointed to when connecting Parsons to high-profile adaptations.

• Hyper Light developer Heart Machine faces mass layoffs and possible closure

  TheGamer reports Heart Machine is experiencing mass layoffs that affect "nearly everyone at the studio" and that the studio faces potential closure. The article says founder Alx Preston posted on LinkedIn describing the studio as being in a state of crisis. TheGamer notes the team most recently released Hyper Light Breaker in 2025. The story is described as developing and TheGamer indicates more information may be added as it becomes available.

• Wardogs' success reignites debate over crunch culture, GameRant reports

  GameRant reported that Wardogs' success has put debate over video game crunch culture back in the spotlight. The outlet's headline described the issue as "one of gaming's most uncomfortable questions" and attributed the piece to freelance writer Nick Rodriguez. Rodriguez's GameRant author bio, included with the report, says he is committed to supporting creators and identifying and criticizing exploitation in the industry. The provided evidence does not confirm what measure of success (sales, reviews, etc.) is being referenced or whether any industry responses followed the article.

• Control Resonant: PC Gamer publishes extended interview showing otherworldly bosses

  PC Gamer published an extended PC Gaming Show interview with Remedy that showcases bosses and design details from Control Resonant. The article reports that Resonant is an upcoming ARPG sequel to 2019's Control and follows Dylan Faden, who wakes from a coma to find the Hiss have escaped the Oldest. PC Gamer says the team visited Remedy in Finland and has now released the full interview video after showing a shorter snippet in June. The piece also notes one boss fight theme uses Fibonacci numbers.

• South Park season 29 premiere reportedly becomes biggest streaming sitcom after one episode

  Polygon reported that South Park’s season 29 premiere, “South American Biker Gangs,” became the most-watched sitcom on streaming worldwide after a single episode. Polygon said the episode served as the show’s debut under a rebranding referenced as “South America,” which drew particular fan curiosity. The outlet noted season 29 continues the long-running series’ trend of timely cultural commentary and described the streaming milestone as an impressive feat.

• BC.Game win Stake Pulse Beat III Open Qualifier after seven failed attempts

  Dust2.us reports BC.Game topped the second Stake Pulse Beat III Open Qualifier to claim a spot in the event. The outlet says this ends a run of seven previous failed qualifier attempts for the team. Dust2.us details key victories in the run, including a 13-8 quarterfinal win over BRUTE where Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold posted 18 kills and a 1.54 FACEIT Rating, and a 13-11 win over the Polish-Danish Phantom squad in which Senzu had 25 kills. The report also notes BC.Game suffered an earlier embarrassing loss to #325-ranked XCity in an early round of the first Open Qualifier.

• PS5 September 2026 update adds Welcome Hub widget showing popular regional games

  GameRant reports PlayStation's September 16, 2026 PS5 system software update adds a new Welcome Hub widget that shows which PS5 titles are popular in a user's region. The update went live on September 16 and is available in the US and Canada, with a gradual rollout planned worldwide, GameRant says. GameRant also notes that PlayStation periodically issues firmware updates.

• Madden NFL 27: Champs Sports offers $20 FLX Cash on official NFL jerseys

  IGN reports Champs Sports is offering a $20 FLX Cash bonus when customers purchase officially licensed NFL jerseys, with the promotion running through September 23. IGN frames the offer as timely for people spending time with Madden NFL 27 and NFL season viewing who want to represent their teams beyond the game. The article notes the piece is brought to readers by Champs Sports and that purchases via IGN links may earn an affiliate commission. IGN does not provide full redemption details for the FLX Cash in the report.

• Battle.net is becoming what Blizzard says it doesn't want to be, GameRant reports

  GameRant reports that Battle.net is becoming something Blizzard says it doesn't want to be. The article carrying that claim was published Sep 16, 2026 and credited to Ollie Tuscarny. The provided page includes the author's bio and editorial context but does not include details of the specific changes or Blizzard's prior statements. The evidence supplied here does not confirm what concrete changes have occurred or any response from Blizzard.

• Marvel Rivals: free Venom skin for Jeff's Dream Eater event

  TheGamer reports that Marvel Rivals will offer players a free Venom character skin as part of its Jeff's Dream Eater event. The outlet says this arrives after the game's 10th season, which added Gorr the God Butcher and included a major rework for Scarlet Witch. TheGamer characterizes the reception to season 10 as mostly positive and describes the free cosmetic as an additional player offering.

• FURIA rebuilding chemistry as FalleN retirement talks loom at StarSeries Fall

  FURIA rifler Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis told HLTV on the StarSeries Fall media day that the team is rebuilding their chemistry as they try to regain their best form. HLTV reports FURIA have had a labored 2026 without titles, though they reached a few grand finals including IEM Krakow and the IEM Cologne Major. YEKINDAR said the squad is focusing on identifying problems and fixing them one by one, and called it "everyone's individual responsibility to be the best version of themselves". HLTV adds that conversations about Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo's potential retirement have been prominent, but the team is attempting to stay focused amid a grueling schedule.

• Heart Machine (Hyper Light) lays off nearly everyone after publisher pulled funding

  Insider Gaming reports Heart Machine — developer of Hyper Light Drifter, Hyper Light Breaker, and Solar Ash — laid off nearly everyone after a publisher pulled funding for an unannounced project, founder Alx Preston announced on LinkedIn. Preston described the layoffs as “devastating” and said the studio’s future is unclear while his immediate priority is supporting affected staff, Insider Gaming wrote. The report says the publisher’s decision removed a key source of income for the studio, which is best known for critically acclaimed pixel art titles. The article did not provide the publisher’s identity, the unannounced project’s details, or an exact headcount of those laid off.

• Graveyard Keeper 2: GameRant guide explains how to make and cook food

  GameRant published a how-to guide explaining how to make and cook food in Graveyard Keeper 2. The article, by Chris Jecks and dated September 16, 2026, covers preparing food and includes a section on unlocking additional recipes. GameRant's piece notes that performing in-game activities depletes the player's energy. The guide is presented as a gameplay resource rather than an official developer update.

• Minecraft Dungeons 2 moves from linear quests to an open-world map

  PCGamesN reports Minecraft Dungeons 2 replaces the series' linear quest structure with an open-world map, giving players more freedom to explore biomes and play with friends. In a hands-on preview at Gamescom, PCGamesN's writer said the sequel alters the game's structure while keeping most of the ARPG formula intact. The outlet described the game as more welcoming to new players and a more family-friendly option that includes some new biomes and opportunities to practice combat.

• Scavland update 0.7.0 adds stash expansion

  Insider Gaming reported that NoShadow released Scavland update 0.7.0, which introduces the ability for players to expand their stash. The outlet described the change as the most exciting element of the update and said it addresses heavy loot accumulation, especially on a newly added lower difficulty tier. Insider Gaming also reported the game is a post-apocalyptic, pixel-art survival shooter that entered early access on Steam two weeks before the article and is developed by a team of barely more than a dozen staff. The article highlighted NoShadow’s fast update cadence for the recently launched title.

• Early reviews of Resident Evil (2026) movie are extremely positive

  Insider Gaming reports early reviews for the 2026 Resident Evil movie are overwhelmingly positive. The site says many people have already seen Zach Cregger’s film and social media has gathered initial impressions. Insider Gaming reports Sony Pictures Global Box Office called the movie a five-star film and praised it as Columbia Pictures’ best since Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Insider Gaming notes that official reviews had not been published at the time of its report.

• Graveyard Keeper 2: Faith locked until early quests, GameRant reports

  GameRant reports that in Graveyard Keeper 2 Faith is unavailable early in the game and cannot be earned until a few early quests are completed. According to GameRant, Faith is one of the game's most important resources and is used to unlock Inspirations, advance the story, and for research. GameRant also reports that early on players will have no clear way to gain Faith. The article frames Faith as obtainable only after those initial quests are finished, and serves as a how-to guide for acquiring it later in play.