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• Dota 2: Team Liquid parts ways with offlaner Ace; ATF rumored to replace him

  Team Liquid has parted ways with offlaner Marcus “Ace” Hoelgaard, and Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf is being reported as a rumored candidate to replace him, Dot Esports reports. The organization posted a social-media tribute thanking Ace for his contributions during his one year with the team, Dot Esports adds. Dot Esports reports ATF is considered an aggressive position-3 player and that his arrival could make Liquid look more solid. Dot Esports also lists Michael “miCKe” Vu and Michał “Nisha” Jankowski on Liquid’s current roster; no official replacement has been announced.

• The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod canceled after Sony request

  IGN reports modder Speclizer said a PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC will not be released after being contacted by Sony Interactive Entertainment and asked not to publish the project. Speclizer began the mod in January 2026, uploaded 25 minutes of gameplay in June, and had expected to release it in September. The project included a payment component via Patreon, and Speclizer described the cancellation as "extremely sad."

• Lanterns episode 5 shows fallout after Hal Jordan and John Stewart identify the Manhunter

  Polygon reported that HBO's Lanterns episode 5, titled "Lights Out," depicts the immediate consequences after Hal Jordan and John Stewart finally identify the Manhunter. The outlet said the episode grows more action-packed as chaos descends on Rushville, Nebraska, while still containing quieter scenes that help explain the Manhunter’s motivations. Polygon also spoke with the show's stars about the shapeshifting alien, and the article contains major spoilers for episode 5.

• Game of Thrones: Why Ned Stark Had to Die

  GameRant reports that Ned Stark's death in Game of Thrones was required to subvert traditional fantasy archetypes and reshape the show's narrative expectations. The article notes that across its eight seasons the HBO series and George R. R. Martin's books introduced familiar fantasy roles—noble kings, honorable knights, exiled royalty—and then turned those conventions on their heads. GameRant highlights that Ned initially appears as the expected honorable hero, making his death a deliberate narrative turning point. The piece is an analysis by GameRant's Nicolas Bartlett published Sep 13, 2026.

• Lanterns Season 1 Episode 5 brings 2016 storyline to a dramatic climax

  IGN reports Lanterns Season 1 Episode 5, titled "Lights Out," brings the show's 2016 storyline to a dramatic climax with major consequences for Hal Jordan and John Stewart. The review says the episode delivers plenty of action and functions as the moment the series deploys the flashier sequences it had been holding back. IGN describes the installment as a "wild ride" and notes Laura Linney’s Lianna calls it a "shitstorm." The review contains full spoilers and frames Episode 5 as a standout episode in the season so far.

• Diablo 5 will fully support multiplayer, Blizzard says

  Blizzard told PC Gamer that Diablo 5 will fully support multiplayer and that players should be able to play all of the game’s content with friends, senior game director Joe Shely said. PC Gamer describes Diablo 5 as a 2029 action RPG. Shely framed the title as playable solo or multiplayer similar to Diablo 4, according to PC Gamer. PC Gamer reports Blizzard has not yet disclosed specific multiplayer details — including whether open-world player encounters will mirror Diablo 4’s endgame — and said more information will come closer to release.

• One Piece: Oda unveils Zoro's Yonko-level Haki power

  GameRant reported that One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda unveiled that Zoro possesses a Yonko-level Haki power. The report appears in a GameRant story published Sep 13, 2026 and credited to deputy lead editor Rei Penber. The supplied evidence includes the headline and author details but does not include the article text or additional specifics about the nature of the Haki. No other sources or confirmations are present in the provided evidence.

• World of Warcraft Forever adds native gamepad support

  Polygon reports World of Warcraft Forever will include native gamepad/controller support. The feature was revealed during BlizzCon 2026 as part of the reveal of WoW Forever, described as a 'Classic Plus' version offering a new type of classic experience. Polygon said Blizzard framed the controller option as giving players new and old more choice. The report also said native gamepad support should not be taken as meaning World of Warcraft is coming to consoles any time soon.

• Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Battle.net; Geralt will appear in Diablo 4

  PC Gamer reports that Blizzard and CD Projekt announced at BlizzCon that Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion will release on Battle.net later this year, and that Geralt will appear in Diablo 4. The report says this follows a GamesCom announcement that The Witcher 3 remastered would also be released on Battle.net. PC Gamer notes Cyberpunk will join other non‑Blizzard titles already available on Battle.net, including Sea of Thieves, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, and The Outer Worlds 2. The article gives a 'later this year' window for Cyberpunk's Battle.net release but does not provide specific dates or further details about the Diablo 4 crossover.

• The Witcher 3 Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Battle.net; Blizzard denies Steam pivot

  Polygon reports that CD Projekt Red confirmed at BlizzCon that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077 will be available on Blizzard's Battle.net, and Blizzard told Polygon it does not plan to turn Battle.net into a Steam competitor. According to Polygon, Blizzard cautioned against expecting a large influx of third-party games on the launcher. The details were revealed as part of BlizzCon 2026 coverage compiled by Polygon. Polygon is the reporting source for both the CD Projekt Red confirmations and Blizzard's statements.

• TNT's Leverage is now officially free to stream on YouTube

  Polygon reports that TNT's action series Leverage is now officially free to stream on YouTube. The Polygon story describes Leverage as part of a late-2000s wave of quirky antihero shows and calls that period a "short, largely unsung golden age" of crime-fighting criminals. The article includes a photo credit naming Beth Reisgraf as Parker in Leverage. Polygon published the piece on Sep. 13, 2026.

• Overwatch: Roadhog and Sombra reworks revealed

  GameRant reports that Blizzard has revealed reworks for Roadhog and Sombra in Overwatch. The article, credited to Michael Brandon Ingram and published Sep 13, 2026, presents the change as reworks to those heroes’ kits. The report includes an image credited to Blizzard but the supplied evidence does not list specific ability adjustments. No patch notes, release timing, or detailed gameplay effects are included in the provided excerpt.

• The Last of Us Part II: Sony requests PC modder cancel multiplayer mod

  Push Square reports Sony Interactive Entertainment has sent a letter asking PC modder Speclizer not to release a multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II. Speclizer posted on social media that the project had been in development since January and was due to release this month. According to Push Square, the mod represented roughly nine months of work and Speclizer thanked supporters while saying they will move on to an original project.

• GameRant: 5 open-world RPGs with 'perfect' multi-class systems

  GameRant published a feature by Christopher Adams titled "5 Open-World RPGs With Perfect Multi-Class Systems," presenting five open-world RPGs the article describes as having perfect multi-class systems. The piece was published Sep 13, 2026, and credits Adams as a Features and Lists Contributor at GameRant. Adams's author bio in the article notes he is a gamer who graduated college in 2024 with a BA in Journalism and has worked as a reporter and editor since college. The supplied excerpt does not list which five games appear; readers must consult the GameRant article for the specific titles and details.

• GameRant ranks seven best A-1 Pictures anime since 2020

  GameRant published a list ranking the seven best new A-1 Pictures anime released since 2020. The piece was written by Cathlyn Melo and published on Sep 13, 2026. GameRant's article notes A-1 Pictures was founded in 2005 and has produced anime for over two decades. The article frames the studio as continuing to deliver hits.

• Goddess of Victory: NIKKE reveals bunny SSRs and Sugar costume release dates

  Dot Esports reports Goddess of Victory: NIKKE will add bunny alternate SSRs Guilty: Mighty Bunny to Pick Up Recruitment on Sept. 17 and Sin: Swift Bunny on Sept. 24, and will release the Sugar: Killer Rabbit costume in Costume Gacha from Sept. 17. The outlet says these bunny variants are alternate SSR versions of the existing Real Kindness squad members Guilty and Sin. Dot Esports notes the original Guilty and Sin units were introduced via the Liberation system in January 2023 and were not obtainable through Recruitment, making these new versions another chance to own different iterations. All three additions are tied to the upcoming COIN RUSH SHOWDOWN event, according to Dot Esports.

• Dota 2: Team Liquid parts ways with offlaner Ace after TI 15

  Esports.gg reports Team Liquid has parted ways with offlaner Marcus "Ace" Christensen following The International 2026 (TI 15). The outlet says the move is Team Liquid's first official roster change as the organization begins rebuilding after a fifth-sixth finish at TI 15. Esports.gg adds that Ace joined Team Liquid 11 months earlier alongside Erik "tOfu" Engel, helped the team win BLAST SLAM VI and 1win Essence II, and is reportedly planning an extended break from professional Dota 2. The report notes Ace has not confirmed whether that break will become a permanent retirement and Team Liquid has not announced replacements.

• World of Warcraft Forever: BlizzCon reveals no separate realms and optional transmog

  PC Gamer reported that Blizzard’s World of Warcraft Forever will not use separate realms and will include optional transmog and significantly improved itemization, as revealed at a BlizzCon panel. The same PC Gamer report said developers described revised classes and talent trees plus new mechanics intended to pull strangers together in the open world. PC Gamer also reported the design push is meant to make this classic-like MMO less of a grind and that it draws on later WoW iterations to refresh the original experience. According to PC Gamer, these details were discussed by developers during the BlizzCon presentation and the article noted the project may remain in its first-year state for the foreseeable future.

• New PS5 open-world game described as basically Bully 2

  GameRant reported that a new PlayStation 5 open-world game set to release soon is clearly inspired by Rockstar's 2006 game Bully. The article says PS5 players can still access many of Rockstar's classic titles, including remastered versions where some PS2-era games were delisted. GameRant characterizes the new title as strongly resembling Bully in style and theme. The piece does not provide an official game title, developer confirmation, or a specific release date.

• Diablo 5 and open-world StarCraft shooter announced for 2029 and 2030

  Blizzard revealed Diablo 5, scheduled for 2029, and a new open-world StarCraft shooter, scheduled for 2030, at its BlizzCon event. Push Square reports Diablo 5’s teaser frames it as another traditional Diablo experience, while the new StarCraft entry departs from RTS roots into an open-world shooter. Push Square also notes that Blizzard is now owned by Microsoft, which makes native Xbox Helix versions a given, but Blizzard has not confirmed target platforms. As a result, availability on PlayStation 6 remains unconfirmed.

• DETONATE coach Leroy “OrangeZ” Burns steps down from ESEA Advanced team

  Dust2.us reported that Leroy “OrangeZ” Burns has left DETONATE, stepping down as coach of the team's ESEA Advanced lineup after two months. He had joined in July as a replacement for Taylor “ioRascal” Hays and previously coached Zomblers and within the Australian scene. OrangeZ told Dust2.us he left to reassess his options and is looking for coaching opportunities to grow, and he complimented IGL Matthew “tatm” Munro’s prospects. Dust2.us also noted DETONATE recently entered the NA VRS Top 20 following a strong showing at FRAG Midwest: St. Louis, an event OrangeZ did not attend because he is based in Australia.

• Nintendo Switch 2 system update adds VRR in docked/TV mode (firmware reporting varies)

  Nintendo released a system update adding variable refresh rate (VRR) support to the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console is docked to a TV. Some outlets report the feature was delivered in firmware version 23.0.0 alongside a handheld boost-mode toggle and new Mii Maker music, while other coverage described the system-level VRR addition without listing a firmware version and framed the feature as limited to docked/TV mode.

• No Man’s Sky Update 7.0 'Cosmos' adds station directorship, alliances and mid‑space salvage

  Hello Games released Update 7.0, called Cosmos, which changes No Man’s Sky’s space gameplay and affects players of No Man’s Sky. The update, released as part of the Our Journey Continues tenth‑anniversary expedition, adds station directorship, player‑founded alliances, space‑base construction, a new star system map, derelict‑hulk salvage mechanics and deep‑space outposts inhabited by alien lifeforms.

• World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is officially making a comeback

  GameRant reported that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is officially making a comeback. The report was published by GameRant on September 13, 2026 and credited to contributor Dominik Bošnjak. The GameRant article lists Blizzard Entertainment as the source of its images. The provided excerpt does not specify the form, timing, or other details of the comeback.

• Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 22, 2027

  Nintendo Life reports Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina will launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on 22 April 2027. The outlet says PR materials and a new trailer promise refined battle mechanics and additional characters. Nintendo Life describes the game as the latest MELTY BLOOD entry from TYPE-MOON set in the Tsukihime world, noting a main story that adds the character Len and a new tale by Kinoko Nasu centered on Shiki Tohno, with Souya City navigable during the story. The report includes screenshots and the trailer that confirm the April 2027 date.

• Level-5 admits using generative AI in Professor Layton digital showcase

  Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino confirmed the studio used generative AI to enhance its recent digital showcase for Professor Layton and other projects, saying it helped make the presentation footage "more spectacular." Eurogamer reports the admission came after viewers and VGC flagged suspected undisclosed AI in the showcase. Hino apologised, saying some people felt uncomfortable, and he insisted the studio's "charm and individuality" remain created by "human hands." The revelation and response were published by Eurogamer on Sept. 13, 2026.

• Disney's 1951 Alice in Wonderland gets a new sequel, Wondrous, for 75th anniversary

  Polygon reports Disney will release a new sequel titled Wondrous to its 1951 Alice in Wonderland film as part of the movie's 75th anniversary. The sequel is described as sending Alice back down the rabbit hole for another strange adventure. Polygon identifies the book's author as Heather Fawcett, who wrote Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of F.... The original 1951 adaptation ends with Alice waking up and returning home, a detail Polygon recounts as part of the sequel's context.

• The Blood of Dawnwalker appears in Rock Paper Shotgun's Sunday Papers vignette

  Rock Paper Shotgun's The Sunday Papers (published Sept. 13, 2026) included a vivid passage describing sensations after playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, including a craving for blackcurrant juice. The item describes a surreal sequence — floating across rooftops, fighting supermarket attackers armed with trollies, and being dragged by a strange appendage — as part of that imagined aftermath. The Sunday Papers is RPS's weekly roundup of writing about (mostly) videogames, and this installment presents a creative, descriptive piece rather than reporting new facts about the game.

• Star Fox creator Takaya Imamura faces backlash over AI use

  TheGamer reports Star Fox creator Takaya Imamura faced massive backlash over his use of AI. TheGamer published the story on September 13, 2026, written by Executive Editor James Lucas. TheGamer’s coverage describes Imamura as a beloved Star Fox creator who has come under fire for using AI. The supplied evidence does not include further details about the nature of the AI use or responses from Imamura.

• GameRant: 7 Anime That Fell Off After Their First Season

  GameRant reported seven anime series that "fell off" after their first season, identifying a decline following those initial seasons. The list was written by Hamza Ahmad and published on September 13, 2026. The piece notes that most anime are adaptations of manga or light novels and says anime adaptations help spread awareness of their source material. The excerpt provided does not include the specific seven titles named in the article.