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• Overwatch: Blizzard says fixing Mythic-skin favoritism is its top priority

  PC Gamer reports Blizzard says it is prioritizing a fix for how its highest-tier Mythic skins have repeatedly gone to the same Overwatch heroes. The pattern has seen heroes such as Kiriko and Genji receive multiple premium skins while other heroes wait years for their first Mythic. Mythic skins include customizable parts and altered visual effects, a factor fans have flagged in their frustration. PC Gamer reports Blizzard called this issue the "number one" thing it is working to fix next.

• Sentinels allow Jerrwin to explore options

  VLR.gg reported that Sentinels have allowed player Jerrwin to explore options. The item appeared in VLR.gg’s recent news list and was timestamped 4 hours ago. The same VLR.gg news feed included other roster and staff movement items. VLR.gg's report does not provide details on timelines, contract status, or any replacements.

• Sony reveals new PS5 Pulse headsets with improved sound and comfort

  Sony announced two new PS5 Pulse headset models that it says deliver improved sound, comfort, and chat noise-rejection, Push Square reports. The Pulse Wireless Headset is slated to arrive by the end of this year, while the Pulse Edge Wireless Headset is scheduled for early 2027, according to Sony's PlayStation Blog as reported by Push Square. Sony said both models support PS5 consoles and other devices and use custom studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers, with larger planar drivers claimed to produce fuller, deeper bass. Release dates, pricing, and pre-order plans have not been provided yet and will be shared soon, Sony stated.

• Marvel's Wolverine: Logan's suit explained as Phalanx nanotech

  IGN reports that Marvel's Wolverine reveals Logan's signature costume can regenerate because Walter Langkowski gives him a Phalanx-based nano-tech suit near the start of the game. The suit is described as Wolverine's classic comic-book outfit, complete with a cowl, and the nano-tech can autorepair the costume in the field. IGN notes that Phalanx are a techno-organic, cybernetic species in Marvel lore and that this framing draws on established material. IGN also reports that it is not yet clear whether the Phalanx explanation will have larger implications for the game's story.

• Valheim: Guide explains how to get and use the Grappling Hook

  TheGamer published a guide explaining how to obtain and use the Grappling Hook in Valheim 1.0. The article outlines the materials needed, how to acquire the hook, and how to use it, with specific attention to the Mistlands region. The piece includes alternate explanations such as an "Explain it like I'm 5" and a lighthearted recap. Allyson Cochran authored the guide on Sep 15, 2026.

• NINJA announces departure from PCIFIC

  VLR.gg reports that NINJA has announced their departure from PCIFIC. The announcement appears in VLR.gg's recent news feed alongside other roster items involving PCIFIC. VLR.gg does not provide details in the feed about the reasons, timing, or any replacement for NINJA. The report indicates a roster change for PCIFIC as reported by VLR.gg.

• The Last of Us: HBO boss says Craig Mazin likely planned series to end with Season 3

  HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys told Deadline that he “thinks” showrunner Craig Mazin has planned for The Last of Us television series to finish with a third season, IGN reported. Bloys said Season 3 is expected to take place in 2027 but did not give a specific release date, according to IGN. He stopped short of directly confirming that the third season will definitely be the final one, IGN adds. IGN also notes Bloys has suggested a limited run for the adaptation over the past year.

• Valheim: How to Reach and Prepare for the Deep North Biome

  TheGamer published a guide explaining how to reach and prepare for Valheim's Deep North biome. The article describes the Deep North as a snowy, cold region at the very top of the map and calls it the game's final destination. It says Valheim's earlier biomes push players into increasingly dangerous areas before arriving at the Deep North. The excerpt does not include the guide's specific steps or preparation details; readers must consult TheGamer piece for those instructions.

• Lanterns Episode 5 reportedly answers a major Superman mystery

  GameRant reports that Lanterns Episode 5 answers a major Superman mystery. The GameRant piece, written by Christian Bone, warns it contains spoilers for episode 5. GameRant describes Lanterns as occupying a distinct, more grounded corner of the DCU that differs from the lighter tone of Superman and Supergirl. The article presents the claim about the mystery resolution but does not, in the excerpt provided, show broader confirmation from other outlets or DC Studios.

• Dungeon Crawler Carl: new official release confirmed for November 2026

  GameRant reports an official new Dungeon Crawler Carl release is confirmed for November 2026. The story was published by Joshua Duckworth on September 15, 2026 and includes an image credited to Renegade Game Studios. GameRant says the franchise began as a self-published LitRPG series and has sold millions of copies. The supplied evidence does not list an exact release day, platforms, regions, or other release specifics.

• Skyblivion team seeks communications volunteers as launch approaches

  The Skyblivion development team is recruiting volunteers for its communications team to help publicize the mod as its launch approaches, PC Gamer reports. PC Gamer says the team is specifically seeking people with experience in video production or social media and that the call is aimed at telling the world rather than finishing the mod. The article notes Skyblivion is a large mod that aims to recreate The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition's technology. A release date has not been announced, and PC Gamer questions whether the project will meet its 2026 release target.

• Grand Theft Auto 6 Netflix preview shows gameplay but leaves major questions

  Polygon reports Netflix hosted an extended preview from Rockstar that showed direct gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 without developer commentary, but that footage left several major questions unanswered. Polygon described Rockstar’s decision to debut the footage on Netflix as an unusual move and said fans are closely parsing the preview. The article notes more details could come from additional previews in the weeks heading up to the Nov. 19 launch. Polygon also framed GTA 6 as one of the most anticipated games of 2026.

• Marvel's Wolverine adds player-controlled slow-motion via accessibility game-speed option

  IGN reports Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine includes an accessibility option that lets players control overall game speed, allowing a toggle between normal and a chosen secondary speed. The speed control can be mapped to any controller button; IGN cites a player who mapped it to the D-pad and slowed gameplay to 30%. IGN says that slow-motion can be used to create cinematic moments, such as a splash of blood moving slowly across the screen or Wolverine driving his claws into an enemy before speeding back up. IGN describes the setting as part of an expansive accessibility menu from Insomniac.

• Wardogs CEO says he won't hire developers who refuse mandatory crunch

  PC Gamer reports Bulkhead Interactive CEO Joe Brammer said he will not hire developers who are unwilling to accept mandatory crunch. The comments were made during an episode of The Game Business Show, as covered by Game Developer, where Brammer acknowledged that crunch happens at Bulkhead. PC Gamer says the stance has drawn criticism from industry colleagues and is being viewed as controversial. PC Gamer did not report any announced changes to Bulkhead's formal hiring policy.

• Wardogs offers a real server browser and no matchmaking, PC Gamer reports

  PC Gamer reports Wardogs uses a true server browser and deliberately lacks a matchmaking button. The outlet says Wardogs is drawing "millions of players" and has become one of the most popular multiplayer games in the round-based, milsim-y FPS category. Morgan Park writes the server browser is a major reason Wardogs is filling a "Battlefield-shaped" hole and pulling the largest crowds that category has seen. The piece was published by PC Gamer on 15 September 2026.

• Travis Scott teases possible GTA 6 collaboration in Instagram post

  Insider Gaming reports that Travis Scott posted an Instagram tease suggesting a collaboration with Grand Theft Auto VI. The post reportedly used GTA-style artwork, referenced the letters “J.O.H” and the phrase “Jack of Hearts,” and included the caption “See yall soon @rockstargames.” Insider Gaming says this tease arrived in the days leading up to GTA 6’s release and that fans in the comments are speculating about features such as an in-game radio station. The report does not state any official confirmation from Rockstar Games.

• Marvel's Wolverine: Insomniac confirms updates to address fan blowback

  Polygon reports Insomniac Games has said it will deliver updates for Marvel's Wolverine to address major player blowback, including a teased fix for the game's "scent trails". Polygon says Sony was releasing Marvel's Wolverine the same day Insomniac posted that message. Polygon reports the game's pre-release critical reception was overwhelmingly negative and that the outlet said this response harmed its GOTY chances and ended a long-running streak for Sony. Polygon also notes James Stevenson, Insomniac’s director of communications and marketing, posted on X shortly before launch.

• Percy Jackson Season 3 to change book's formula, adds Nico and Bianca

  Polygon reports Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 will change the original books' formula and will introduce siblings Nico and Bianca di Angelo. The outlet says Disney is set to release the third season on Nov. 20 but has not shared many details about its adaptation of The Titan's Curse. Polygon further reports there will be major changes, particularly affecting one of the series' key characters. The siblings are reported to be of great importance to the story's central prophecy.

• Marvel’s Wolverine: Troy Baker voices Nathaniel Essex; game now available worldwide

  Insider Gaming reports that Marvel’s Wolverine is now available worldwide and features Troy Baker in the role of Nathaniel Essex. The outlet says Essex first appears as an ally who rescues a feral, isolated Logan and recruits him to the Essex Institute. Insider Gaming describes the Essex Institute as a safe haven for mutants that also serves as the hub of a Team X tasked with locating and protecting mutants, which includes Wolverine, Sabertooth, and Mystique. The report adds that, as the game progresses, more details about Essex’s plans emerge and he begins to transition later in the story, though the available excerpt does not confirm specifics.

• Steam Frame priced at $1,059 for 256GB base, 1TB model $1,299 — Half‑Life: Alyx included

  Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset is priced at $1,059 USD / £889 GBP for the base 256GB model, PCGamesN reports. PCGamesN says buyers can opt for a 1TB model for $1,299 USD / £1,089. The outlet reports that Half‑Life: Alyx is included with the headset. PCGamesN also notes the $1k+ price matches prior rumors and reflects broader increases in gaming hardware costs.

• 007 First Light delayed on Nintendo Switch 2 to March 2027

  IO Interactive has announced it is delaying the Nintendo Switch 2 release of 007 First Light to March 2027. The studio said the extra time will be used to polish and optimise performance on Switch 2, and that an exact date in March will be shared later. The Switch 2 port had been expected this summer/September after the game's late May launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, and was recently playable at Gamescom. Multiple outlets (Eurogamer, Polygon, Insider Gaming) reported the delay.

• Trademark suggests Lies of P sequel will be titled Wonders of O

  Nintendo Life reports a European Union Intellectual Property Office filing linked to developer Neowiz indicates the Lies of P sequel may be titled Wonders of O. Nintendo Life says the alleged title aligns with earlier reports that the follow-up will draw on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The outlet also highlights an ending in the original Lies of P that features a character clicking her heels, which Nintendo Life says echoes Dorothy imagery. Nintendo Life cites FRVR as the source that spotted the EUIPO trademark filing.

• Phantasy Star Online playable in web browser via fan project PSO Reborn

  VGC reports that PSO Reborn, a fan project, makes Phantasy Star Online playable inside a web browser. The project reportedly boots by opening a link and runs on both PC and mobile browsers, accepting touchscreen, controller, and keyboard-and-mouse input. VGC also reports users on ResetEra saying the build has glitches — for example, a control-customization bug — and that some forum members raised concerns about the project's author. The article identifies PSO Reborn as an unofficial project and notes it is not a perfect replication.

• ARC Raiders could scrap Expeditions system

  Insider Gaming reports ARC Raiders' Expeditions system could be removed after executive producer Aleksander Grøndal told PCGamesN the team is uncertain how to move forward. Expeditions, ARC Raiders' version of character wipes, were halted in August following player complaints that the system was underbaked. Embark Studios previously said the system would return in early 2027, but Insider Gaming reports Grøndal said the team wants to make "significant changes" and did not rule out scrapping Expeditions entirely. Grøndal reportedly did not provide details on how any replacement or changes would work.

• PS Plus Extra/Premium adds RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Mega Man X, Metro Redux

  Push Square reports PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers can download four new September 2026 titles now: RuneScape: Dragonwilds (PS5), WWE 2K26 (PS5), Mega Man X: Command Mission (PS2), and Metro Redux (PS4). The site says the main September 2026 refresh dropped on Tuesday, 15th September 2026. Push Square states that members in the UK, USA, and Japan only get those four titles today, while subscribers outside those regions receive the entire September lineup immediately. The article adds that the remaining titles for UK, USA, and Japan are being saved for release over the coming weeks.

• Marvel's Wolverine lists 30 main missions across nine chapters, GameRant reports

  GameRant reports Marvel's Wolverine contains 30 main story missions spread across nine chapters. The guide by Tom Bowen says most missions take around half an hour to complete, though some are shorter. GameRant's page is presented as a chapter list and includes sections on collectibles and how to replay missions. The provided evidence does not include full mission names or a complete total playtime estimate.

• Injustice 3 reportedly undergoing NDA playtests in California

  Eurogamer reports that a deleted Good Gamer Group listing indicates select external testers have been running NDA playtests for an unannounced NetherRealm fighting game widely believed to be Injustice 3. The listing, which EventHubs highlighted via Kotaku, described the mystery project as both a "triple-A fighting game" and a "major 2D fighting game." Eurogamer notes NetherRealm has not officially announced the title. The available evidence does not confirm release timing, platforms, or the extent of testing.

• PlayStation 2's huge library included five 'near-perfect' games few players tried

  Polygon reported that the PlayStation 2's catalogue included more than 4,000 games — nearly 2,000 of them exclusives — and highlighted five near‑perfect PS2 titles that received little attention. The article frames those five as deep cuts and cult hits amid a library that produced both widely known classics and many underrated gems. Polygon presented the piece as a recommendation to explore lesser-played entries from the PS2 era. The story was published on Sep 15, 2026.

• Polygon: Prime Video's Spider-Noir may have been canceled after Season 1

  Polygon reports Prime Video's Spider-Noir may have been unceremoniously canceled after its first season. Polygon describes Nicolas Cage's turn as the spider hero as a classic, authentic entry in the noir genre. The outlet says the series is stylistically unlike live-action Spider-Man films and aligns more with mid-20th century film noir, citing hard‑boiled detective elements, morally ambiguous characters, moody lighting, and an inner monologue. The article is presented as a list of recommended classic noir films for viewers who enjoyed the show.

• Fallout actor Walton Goggins praised for standout role in HBO's The Righteous Gemstones

  Polygon reported that Walton Goggins, whose credits include Fallout, delivers a standout performance in HBO's comedy The Righteous Gemstones. The outlet described the series as overlooked and near-perfect and called Goggins an "actor's actor" with a wide range. Polygon noted his ability to disappear into roles across projects such as Fallout and The White Lotus and highlighted his ongoing collaborations with Danny McBride. The piece frames Goggins's performance as a key reason to binge the series.