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• Rebecca Yarros adds new Empyrean Series book; Fourth Wing returns in two weeks

  Rebecca Yarros is adding a new book to The Empyrean Series, and Polygon reports Fourth Wing will return in two weeks. Polygon describes Yarros as a major figure in publishing and says the series is a pop-culture phenomenon comparable to Harry Potter and Twilight in sales and reach. The series began with 2023's Fourth Wing and follows Violet Sorrengail, who is enrolled by her mother in a dangerous academy for dragon riders and meets rival/love interest Xaden Riorson. Polygon's coverage says three novels have been published so far and notes there is "a catch" to the upcoming return, though the excerpt does not specify what that catch is.

• Peanuts: 62 years later, a Charles Schulz line on unrequited love still endures

  Polygon reports that a quote from Charles Schulz’s Peanuts remains a quintessential comic-strip line 62 years after its appearance. Polygon columnist Brian VanHooker argues the strip’s lasting power comes from Schulz’s recurring focus on unrequited young love rather than mutual romances. VanHooker notes that across 50 years of drawing Peanuts, Schulz frequently portrayed one child pining for another while the affection was not returned, which the article says gives the strip a real-world emotional quality. The piece is presented as an opinion column on Polygon published September 15, 2026.

• Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly answering player support tickets

  VGC reports, citing The Wall Street Journal, that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been personally responding to player support tickets and spends “hours every month” resolving them. The Wall Street Journal reportedly says this hands-on work has shown Sharma how complex it can be to fix a single player’s problem. VGC notes Sharma was appointed earlier this year and that her tenure has included policy changes on exclusivity and Game Pass pricing alongside large-scale layoffs and warnings about Xbox’s future. In July, VGC reports, Sharma enacted cuts initially affecting 1,600 jobs that stretched to 3,200 by the end of Microsoft’s business year.

• Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Where to find Kubi Akari at Arashiyama

  GameRant reports that Onimusha: Way of the Sword's Ace Archer: Arashiyama quest sends Musashi into the Arashiyama swamp to hunt five Kubi Akari. The outlet says the Kubi Akari are flying Genma that stay above the battlefield and can be easy to miss. GameRant adds that some of the targets require the player to move to the right position before getting a clean shot, and the quest provides notebook-icon markers on the map to indicate general locations.

• House of the Dragon misses HBO streaming top 10; Game of Thrones era waning

  Polygon reports that House of the Dragon did not make HBO's top 10 streaming list, a sign the Game of Thrones franchise is losing its long-held dominance on the network. The outlet describes this as the end of an era for Game of Thrones on HBO. Polygon also notes HBO has pursued other franchise projects such as the new DC series Lanterns and The Penguin. The piece frames House of the Dragon's placement as part of a broader shift in HBO's streaming landscape.

• Aniimo launches September 15–16, PC Gamer reports

  PC Gamer reports that Aniimo will launch on September 15 or 16 depending on your timezone. The outlet says players in the United States will see the September 15 date, while players in Europe and the UK will see September 16. PC Gamer describes Aniimo as a free-to-play creature-collecting open-world set on the continent of Idyll and says it is apparently not a gacha game. The article also compares Aniimo to Palworld’s monster-recruitment focus but notes PC Gamer’s observation that Aniimo appears to include fewer guns and fewer survival crafting elements.

• Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave English voice cast revealed ahead of Switch 2 launch

  Nintendo revealed the English-language voice cast for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave ahead of its Switch 2 release. Nintendo Life reports the publisher shared the cast details through the Nintendo Today! app, and many cast members have posted their own announcements on social media. The published list includes leads such as Cai (Zeno Robinson), Dietrich (Xander Mobus) and Fortuna and Sothis (both credited to Cassandra Lee Morris). According to Nintendo Life, the game arrives exclusively for the Switch 2 this week.

• Marvel's Wolverine: earn the Poseidon's Kiss trophy by activating Tokyo bar kissing toilet

  VGC reports the Poseidon's Kiss is a Bronze Trophy in Marvel's Wolverine that is earned by activating the kissing toilet in a Tokyo bar bathroom. The outlet says most trophies are tied to story progression or collectibles, but a few—like this one—require interacting with a specific optional area. VGC says you must reach the One Last Mission chapter set in Tokyo, which features Wolverine and Jean and includes a sequence where you tail a target and burst into a bar. The VGC guide shows where in Tokyo the bathroom is and explains how to activate the kissing toilet.

• Marvel's Wolverine: 21 Whisky Bottles grant AP across missions, VGC reports

  VGC reports that Marvel’s Wolverine contains 21 Whisky Bottles to find, and collecting them grants Wolverine AP that can be spent to improve skills. The guide says each Whisky Bottle references a comic-book arc from Logan’s past and that the majority of missions include a bottle. VGC notes the bottles are listed in story order with no spoilers and that you can collect bottles after finishing a mission by replaying it from the Nightmare Cabin. The guide also identifies individual mission placements, for example that the Homecoming mission contains one Whisky Bottle.

• Marvel's Wolverine makes last‑minute unexpected change

  GameRant reported that Marvel's Wolverine made a last‑minute unexpected change. The report was published by Anthony Taormina on GameRant on September 14, 2026. The supplied evidence does not include details of what the change was, so the specific alteration is not confirmed here.

• Nvidia RTX 5090 becoming harder to find at retailers, report says

  GameRant reports the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is becoming harder to find at retailers worldwide. The article says a new report claims consumers are directly competing with AI companies that are buying GPUs “by the pallet.” GameRant notes the RTX 5090 is the flagship card of Nvidia’s Blackwell lineup, which first hit the market in early 2025. The report’s broader supply details and any official Nvidia response are not confirmed in the piece.

• Polygon publishes list of 10 near‑perfect Xbox 360 games that went largely unplayed

  Polygon published a list naming ten Xbox 360 games it describes as 'near‑perfect' yet largely unplayed. The article contrasts those overlooked titles with the era’s big successes, citing franchises such as Halo 2 and Gears of War. Polygon presents the selected games as hidden gems the platform deserved more attention for. The piece suggests rewards for players willing to explore outside the familiar Xbox 360 catalog.

• Marvel's Wolverine: All difficulty options explained

  GameRant reports that Marvel's Wolverine offers multiple difficulty options. The GameRant guide outlines each available difficulty and explains how they differ. The article also discusses whether players can change difficulty during play, recommends which settings suit different playstyles, and addresses trophy implications, according to GameRant. The piece is written by Jake Fillery, an editor at GameRant.

• Zelda: Ocarina of Time electric Ocarina accessory now available to pre-order (US)

  HORI's electric Ocarina for Zelda: Ocarina of Time is available for pre-order on the Nintendo Store in the US for $49.99, with a November 5, 2026 release date. Nintendo Life reports the device is built to work with the Switch 2 version's "sound recognition" feature so the console can detect played songs and trigger in-game actions. The peripheral includes two play modes — a free play mode and an auto-play mode that performs 12 in-game songs — plus a volume dial and a headphone jack. Nintendo Life notes shipping dates may vary and does not confirm availability outside the US.

• Marvel's Wolverine: How to Upgrade Health

  GameRant published a guide explaining how to upgrade health in Marvel's Wolverine. The article, written by Jake Fillery and published Sep 14, 2026, reports that Wolverine has an in-game healing factor but can still be killed by particularly brutal attacks. It presents steps intended to make Wolverine stronger by increasing his maximum health. Fillery is identified in the piece as an Editor (Guides) who covers AAA and live-service games and provides day-one coverage.

• Marvel's Wolverine actor Liam McIntyre says he's unfazed by player comments

  IGN reports that Liam McIntyre, who plays Wolverine in Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine, says he is not fazed by players' brutal comments about the game. McIntyre has been posting about his role since his involvement was announced, and IGN reports some players have only recently realized he has been seeing what they are saying. According to IGN, the game's public discourse over the last month has centered on Insomniac’s art direction, character design, and gameplay segments shown to media and early reviewers, and some fans have questioned McIntyre's resemblance to the character. IGN also reports McIntyre said, "I just hope everyone has fun."

• Game Freak officially announces new game Ame no Chi Hare Onna

  GameRant reports that Game Freak has officially announced a new game titled Ame no Chi Hare Onna. GameRant describes Game Freak as the studio best known for Pokémon. The announcement was covered by Sarah Fields for GameRant on September 14, 2026. The available report does not confirm release date, platforms, or gameplay details.

• Diablo 5 will return to procedural overworld and include overlay maps, Polygon reports

  Polygon reports Blizzard told a BlizzCon 2026 panel that Diablo 5 will use procedural generation for its overworld and will include BlizzCon overlay maps from day one. The report says Diablo 5’s design moves away from Diablo 4’s mostly static open world, which Polygon described as controversial. Polygon attended a group Q&A where Diablo 5’s game director and executive producer discussed the team’s approach and framed it as learning from Diablo 4. Specific technical details, release timing, platforms, and rollout plans were not detailed in Polygon’s account.

• Counter-Strike 2: Polymarket and NuTorious to host $500 online cup on September 20

  Dust2.us reported Polymarket and North American organization NuTorious plan to host a $500 Counter-Strike 2 online cup on September 20, 2026. The report said details are currently sparse but that NA players can register by joining Polymarket's Discord. Dust2.us said the promotion appears to include NuTorious' lineup while entrants for the Unranked event remain unknown. Dust2.us also noted this event follows Polymarket's recent sponsorships of NA groups including NuTorious, FRAG, and the iBUYPOWER Masters fl0m's Mythical LAN 2026.

• Kaz available on Steam for $7, Polygon reports ultra‑fast roguelike play

  Kalinarm’s roguelike Kaz is available on Steam for $7, Polygon reports. Polygon’s impressions describe the game as an ultra‑fast, highly absorbing indie roguelike and warn it can cause wrist strain during long sessions. The Polygon writer said they found the game hard to stop playing and cautioned about its physical intensity. Polygon also called Kaz one of Steam’s coolest roguelikes of 2026 in their impressions piece.

• Fisher College adds LUKE4k to Counter-Strike 2 roster for collegiate play

  Dust2.us reports Fisher College has added Lucas "LUKE4k" Mizumoto to its Counter-Strike 2 squad to compete in collegiate competitions. The signing fills the vacancy left by Tommy "corn" Eckhart's graduation, Dust2.us says. Dust2.us reports Fisher decided to stop entering wider professional tournaments and will focus on collegiate events going forward. The outlet also notes Fisher's largely European lineup has been dominant in college leagues and has won multiple trophies.

• bipo enters restricted free agency

  VLR.gg reports that player bipo has entered restricted free agency. The report appears in VLR.gg's Recent news list with a 5h timestamp. The supplied evidence does not include bipo's current team, role, contract details, or any reported offers. The item was published alongside other roster updates on VLR.gg, such as PCIFIC parting ways with al0rante and Team Secret allowing IGL STYRON to explore options.

• Wardogs' Lonestar faction is being avoided over reputation for worst players

  IGN reports players of Wardogs are avoiding the Lonestar (blue) faction because it has developed a reputation for attracting the worst and newest players and losing the most games. Wardogs offers three teams — Lonestar (blue), Valkyra (red), and Manticore (green) — and IGN says the factions don't have major gameplay differences. The stigma around Lonestar is pushing more experienced players away and leaving the team disproportionately populated by inexperienced players; IGN cites a Reddit post that said some matches have delayed starts as a result. Community theories mentioned by IGN include Lonestar being the first/default pick and other teams filling up faster, but the exact cause and any developer response are not confirmed in the report.

• PCIFIC to part ways with al0rante

  VLR.gg reports that PCIFIC will part ways with player al0rante. The notice appears in VLR.gg's news feed and is listed as posted 5h ago on the site. VLR.gg's item does not include reasons for the split or information about a replacement.

• Proposed EU Kids Act could require age verification before accessing certain online games

  IGN reports the proposed EU Kids Act would require players to verify their age before accessing certain online games. The bill, aimed at keeping children from being harmed online, is expected to introduce age limits for social media, AI tools, and some gaming platforms. IGN says documents obtained by Euractiv reportedly state providers would have to perform age checks when a user opens a new account and that requirements could extend to AI chatbots and “online games that are risky to minors.” The measure is scheduled to be presented to the European Parliament on September 17, and it is not yet confirmed which specific games or verification methods would be required.

• Marvel's Wolverine — TheGamer publishes complete whisky bottle location guide

  TheGamer published a complete whisky bottle location guide for Marvel's Wolverine on September 14, 2026. The piece, written by Lead News Editor George Foster, presents a locations guide and includes headings such as "What Whisky Bottles Do" along with named bottles like "The One Who Got Away" and "Raise Some Hell." The article is presented as a walkthrough for finding hidden whisky bottles; the available excerpt does not confirm whether collecting them yields specific in-game rewards. The guide is positioned as hands-on coverage by an author who has reported on multiple action games.

• Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake adds voice-acting toggle

  GameRant reports the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake includes a toggle to enable or disable voice acting. The outlet describes that toggle as a simple answer to what it calls one of the remake's most divisive changes. GameRant's report was written by Josh Cotts. The article does not present full technical or availability details about the toggle.

• Arc Raiders Expeditions paused until early 2027; studio says it may scrap the system

  Embark Studios has paused the Expeditions progression system in Arc Raiders until early 2027, PC Gamer reported. The studio said the pause is to rework Expeditions because longstanding issues and player complaints can’t be addressed with incremental fixes, according to PC Gamer. PC Gamer also reported that in an interview with PCGamesN executive producer Aleksander Grøndal said the team may remove Expeditions entirely. Expeditions function as a prestige-style reset—players invest in a caravan that ultimately enables a narrative departure from the Rust Belt and results in a full level reset, PC Gamer explained.

• GameRant ranks the 9 best Demon Slayer Mark designs

  GameRant published a ranked list naming the nine best Demon Slayer Mark designs. The piece describes Demon Slayer Marks as power-ups for the series' heroes and ranks nine mark designs. The article was written by Cathlyn Melo and published on September 14, 2026. The list is presented as a subjective ranking of designs rather than official series lore.

• Marvel's Wolverine: TheGamer publishes complete trophy and platinum guide

  TheGamer published a complete trophy and platinum guide for Marvel's Wolverine on Sep 14, 2026, reporting the game "is finally here" more than five years after it was originally revealed. The guide was written by George Foster, identified in the piece as TheGamer's Lead News Editor. TheGamer's coverage describes the game as bringing a linear adventure. The article presents a complete trophy list for players seeking the platinum, according to its headline and content summary.