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• GameRant names The Witcher among open-world RPGs 'perfect from beginning to end'

  GameRant published a list on September 28, 2026, by Vlad Mazanko that includes The Witcher and five other open-world RPGs described as "perfect from beginning to end." The article says that many open-world RPGs struggle to maintain their strengths across very long runtimes and can become front-loaded, which is why the list stresses a complete journey. For this roundup, GameRant reports that "perfect" is meant to indicate a complete journey. The excerpt does not provide the names of the five other games or any follow-up coverage.

• Valheim 'Seasons' mod adds spring, summer, fall and winter to biomes

  PC Gamer reports that the Seasons mod by Shudnal adds spring, summer, fall and winter changes to Valheim's biomes. The article says the mod is customizable, letting players adjust season length, weather types, and more. PC Gamer's Andrea Shearon added the mod to an updated best Valheim mods list a week after publishing that list. The piece notes the mod is available via Hexium.

• Naughty Dog says Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will get no updates in 2026

  Insider Gaming reports Naughty Dog confirmed that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will receive no updates in 2026. The outlet says Neil Druckmann revealed the studio will remain silent for the rest of 2026 and described the project as the studio's most ambitious. Insider Gaming notes the decision largely rules out a new trailer at The Game Awards 2026. The site also reports the last development update, released about a month earlier, said the game's cinematic shoot had been finalized and that updates are expected only in 2027, though a 2027 launch is not confirmed.

• Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film boosted RE2 Remake and RE4 PS5 sales by over 50%

  IGN reports that Alinea Analytics data, shared in a substack post by Rhys Elliot, shows Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film coincided with a 64% increase in PlayStation 5 sales for Resident Evil 2 Remake and a 54% increase for Resident Evil 4 (2023) in the week after the movie hit theaters. IGN states the film is the single most‑profitable Resident Evil movie ever made and that its release was followed by those sales bumps. Including Steam copies, Alinea’s figures show the two games saw additional increases of 11% (RE2 Remake) and 14% (RE4 2023). These figures were reported by IGN based on Alinea Analytics’ aggregation as described by Rhys Elliot.

• Keep Driving arrives on Nintendo Switch

  Polygon reported that Keep Driving has come to Nintendo Switch. Polygon writer Giovanni Colantonio described Keep Driving as one of 2025’s best-reviewed RPGs and called it last year’s most inventive RPG. Polygon also noted that 2025 was a crowded year for RPGs and framed the Switch release as a second chance for players who missed the game. The provided excerpt does not specify release date, pricing, or other availability details.

• Resident Evil 2 mod adds Austin Abrams' movie character Bryan in PS1 style

  IGN reports Nexus Mods user D0ct0rSauce has unveiled a Bryan skin mod for Resident Evil 2 that replaces Leon's retro skin with a PlayStation 1–inspired version of Austin Abrams' movie character. IGN says the mod appeared a little more than one week after the live-action Resident Evil film's premiere. IGN describes the fan-made Bryan as a lower-detail, polygonal PS1-style replacement and notes gameplay footage of the mod is available. IGN also reported that Austin Abrams provides Bryan's shrieks and screams throughout the film's hour-and-a-half runtime.

• Game Informer’s GTA 6 issue (Issue 382) goes digital first on September 29, 2026

  Insider Gaming reports that Game Informer will publish Issue 382, a 14-page cover story focused on Grand Theft Auto 6, with the digital edition scheduled to go live on September 29, 2026. The article says the feature includes new screenshots, exclusive gameplay details, and interview material. Insider Gaming reports the digital version unlocks immediately for digital subscribers; it says a digital subscription costs around $65 for an annual pass. The publisher also notes the coverage is the magazine’s cover story whether consumed digitally or physically, though Insider Gaming does not specify a physical release time.

• The Elder Scrolls: former writer says key lore may have come from a typo

  PC Gamer reports that former Bethesda writer and designer Kurt Kuhlmann told the FRVR Podcast he is "100% convinced" a load-bearing piece of The Elder Scrolls lore was inspired by a typo. The claim specifically links to the concept of Dragon Breaks, with The Warp in the West cited as the series' most prominent example. PC Gamer's story, published 28 September 2026, notes Kuhlmann made the remark while discussing The Warp in the West and the multiple endings of Daggerfall. The article attributes the assertion to Kuhlmann's remarks on the FRVR Podcast rather than presenting independent verification.

• World of Warcraft: Forever dev teases new 'mega dungeon' inspired by Blackrock Depths

  PC Gamer reported that World of Warcraft: Forever senior game designer Josh Greenfield teased a new 'mega dungeon' for the game that he suggested could take players hours to complete. Greenfield referenced Blackrock Depths and described the planned content as "a good BRD-like mega dungeon" in a post on X, according to PC Gamer. PC Gamer explained that the term "mega dungeon" here denotes a very large dungeon that can last as long as a raid and compared the tease to older, sprawling WoW dungeons. The report did not include a release date, development timeline, or confirmed availability details.

• Troy Baker says Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet lead is a 'spiritual successor' to Ellie

  Troy Baker said at Ottawa Comiccon that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet’s lead, Jordan, is a "spiritual successor" to Ellie from The Last of Us, Insider Gaming reported. Insider Gaming also reported Baker was speaking about Intergalactic at the convention and that he is starring in the game. The article notes the game’s release timing is not known. The report was published by Insider Gaming on September 28, 2026.

• Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake — Goron City footage suggests Hyrule 'too safe'

  GameRant reported on September 28, 2026 that new Goron City footage for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake suggests Nintendo may be making Hyrule “too safe.” The piece was published by GameRant and written by Josh Cotts. The article’s headline frames the footage as pointing to a notable tonal change in the remake compared with prior expectations.

• A Nightmare on Elm Street films arrive on HBO Max as Freddy Krueger appears in Fortnite

  IGN reports HBO Max will add the first five A Nightmare on Elm Street films plus the 2010 reboot to its library on October 1. IGN says this arrival is timed as Freddy Krueger himself arrives in Fortnite. IGN also reports HBO Max will air the Lanterns Season 1 finale on October 4 at 9pm ET and that the streamer’s October highlights include movies from Warner Bros., A24, and Lionsgate plus some live sports.

• Polygon reports Dressmaker's chaotic evil endings are driving its Steam dominance

  Polygon reported on Sep 28, 2026 that Dressmaker's chaotic 'evil' endings are a key reason the game is dominating Steam right now. The piece is labeled Opinion and written by Rebecca Corgan, who wrote that Dressmaker offers players a 'hilarious opportunity' tied to service-job customers. The article includes an image credited to Cozy Lives/Free Lives. Polygon frames the game's endings as central to its current performance on Steam, as stated in the report.

• Something is Wrong With the Library mixes book-organizing gameplay with gore on Steam

  IGN reports that Something is Wrong With the Library turns Steam’s tidy “clearing clutter” gameplay into a horror-tinged experience, combining book organization with flesh-based psychic manifestations and bodies in the walls. The report says players will control the library’s former administrator, Phillip Shed, and the Steam listing mentions a section called The Drowning Room. IGN describes the game as standing out from the recent wave of inexpensive tidying-up games because it appears to include a darker, story-driven angle. The Steam page is available to wishlist now and lists a release window of “later this fall.”

• World of Warcraft: Forever beta players find black market NPC selling 15-day movement speed buff

  PC Gamer reported that players in the World of Warcraft: Forever beta discovered a black market NPC in the new Riverglades zone selling a 15-day movement speed buff and other rare items. PC Gamer said the game is currently in beta and players have already explored much of Azeroth, uncovering hidden books that reward powerful leveling items. The outlet reported some items for sale currently have unclear uses and could become valuable over time, and that Blizzard is using the system to try to get ahead of price inflation. PC Gamer also reported the full release of World of Warcraft: Forever is scheduled for November.

• Pokémon TCG Delta Reign available weeks before official early-November release

  Polygon reports that the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s Rayquaza-themed Delta Reign set is available weeks before its official early-November release. Polygon says Delta Reign includes some of the year’s best special illustration cards. Polygon notes the set follows the Pokémon 30th Anniversary release, which has been soaking up attention. Polygon also reports the set can be obtained weeks before the official release and describes those early copies as available “for cheap.”

• koalanoob and C0M enter restricted free agency

  VLR.gg reports that players koalanoob and C0M have entered restricted free agency. The item appears in VLR.gg's Recent news feed and is shown with a "1h" timestamp in the supplied evidence. The supplied evidence does not include team names, contract terms, reasons for the change, or reported next steps.

• Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days fully decompiled, reported step toward playable PC release

  TheGamer reports that Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days has been fully decompiled, a breakthrough the outlet says brings the game closer to a playable PC release. The article states the game is not playable yet despite the decompilation. TheGamer describes the breakthrough as the most significant step the title has taken toward a proper modern release. TheGamer also notes the game originally launched on the Nintendo DS in 2009.

• Double Fine's Thank You Bus Driver set for 14 October on PC storefronts

  Eurogamer reports Double Fine will release Thank You Bus Driver on 14 October via Steam, GOG and Itch.io. The site says this is the studio's first game since splitting from former owner Xbox earlier this summer. Eurogamer describes the game as a black-and-white 'chaotic bus driving' comedy simulation that was announced mere weeks ago. The report says players must take passengers to destinations within a time limit and that the game includes an unexpected 'Paper, Please' dash to its gameplay.

• TheGamer names 21 best Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrators

  TheGamer published a list titled "The 21 Best Pokemon Card Illustrators" that highlights 21 illustrators for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The article reports the Pokémon TCG "continues to thrive" despite the adoption of digital alternatives, and attributes part of that endurance to the appeal of holding cards designed by favourite artists. It says the TCG began with only three recurring artists and has since featured contributions from countless artists bringing new styles and perspectives. The piece was updated on September 28, 2026.

• Corsair Vanguard Air 99 discounted to £189.99 at Amazon UK ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

  IGN reports Amazon UK is selling the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 wireless RGB gaming keyboard for £189.99, down from £239.99 — a £50 reduction. IGN says this price appears before Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, which IGN reports officially begins on October 6, 2026. IGN describes the Vanguard Air 99 as a premium wireless gaming keyboard aimed at the higher end of the market. The article was posted on September 28, 2026 and notes IGN may earn an affiliate commission from links.

• God of War Laufey: Serpent Bow revealed with first gameplay glimpse

  GameRant reported that developer Santa Monica Studios revealed a new weapon for God of War Laufey called the Serpent Bow. The outlet said this reveal arrived alongside a first look at gameplay as the game prepares to open pre-orders. GameRant identified Santa Monica Studios as the game's developer. The report did not provide a pre-order date or full details about the weapon's mechanics or wider availability.

• PC Gamer says October Prime Day 'Big Deal Days' will include gaming keyboard deals

  PC Gamer reports that Prime Day is returning under the 'Big Deal Days' label and that shoppers can expect a variety of October gaming keyboard deals. The outlet says the event "officially" begins on "Tuesday next week" in its article published 28 September 2026, while noting some retailers have already started competing events. PC Gamer links to curated pages for Amazon's keyboard deals and its favorite Prime Day PC gaming deals and discloses purchases through those links may earn an affiliate commission. The site also says it will continue reviewing gaming keyboards for its buying guides throughout the year.

• Polygon publishes 'The 10 Best Games Like Mass Effect' highlighting companion dynamics

  Polygon published a list titled "The 10 Best Games Like Mass Effect" on Sep 28, 2026. The piece emphasizes that companion relationships are a defining feature of the original Mass Effect (2007), noting crew interactions and personal loyalty as central memories. Polygon frames the original game as a large-scale space opera but stresses intimate moments such as meals in the mess hall and individual crew bonds. The article also states that some recommended titles directly influenced or paved the way for the original Mass Effect, according to Polygon.

• Sony reportedly surveying developers about ending PlayStation disc support

  GamesIndustry.biz reports that Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly sent a large survey to developers asking about ending physical disc support for its PlayStation console. The report cites the Moore's Law is Dead YouTube channel, whose host Tom said the survey was larger than most previous ones and included questions framed to probe whether developers have issues with selling games physically. GamesIndustry.biz also notes Sony earlier announced it would end production of physical discs in January 2028. The report cites Eurogamer and Moore's Law is Dead but does not provide confirmed developer responses or a change to Sony's previously announced timeline.

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — PC Gamer gallery showcases remastered lighting

  PC Gamer published a gallery on 28 September 2026 in which Joshua Wolens highlighted The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's remastered lighting, saying 'It simply looks rather nice.' The piece presents a set of images (listed as 14 in the gallery) with image credits attributed to CD Projekt Red. The article's headline framed the lighting as eliciting a strong reaction from the author. PC Gamer's page also includes an affiliate link disclosure stating the site may earn commission from purchases made through links.

• Target's new Pokémon TCG system reported as good news for collectors

  Polygon reported that Target has a new Pokémon TCG system that the article describes as “good news for collectors.” Polygon said online Pokémon TCG drops are generally problematic and that Target previously released TCG content in the wee hours of the night, which sometimes left collectors sleepless and still without cards. The piece also said recent rumors suggest Target's new system might take inspiration from Walmart's raffle approach. The provided excerpt does not include confirmed launch details or mechanics for Target's system.

• The Witcher 3 Remastered overhauls skill trees and combat, review says

  PCGamesN reports The Witcher 3 Remastered overhauls the game's skill trees and makes combat more fluid, while the reviewer says the remaster looks a bit more colorful and may lose some of the original's signature grit. The review was written by Lauren Bergin and published on September 28, 2026. PCGamesN notes the remaster is a free upgrade for anyone who owns the base game and that the remastered edition can be purchased for $50, which includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine DLCs. The reviewer also describes the original Witcher 3 as "easily one of the greatest games of all time" and notes the game is 11 years old.

• GameRant calls the LEGO PlayStation set 'an incredible set for gamers'

  GameRant reviewed the LEGO PlayStation set and described it as "an incredible set for gamers." The review was written by Anthony Taormina and published on September 28, 2026. GameRant's coverage notes that LEGO has recently produced multiple video game–themed sets, referencing past collaborations such as the Mario sets. The article includes biographical details about the author as reported by GameRant but does not, in the supplied excerpt, provide retailer, price, or release specifics.

• GTA 6 details social media features in Vice City, GameRant reports

  GameRant reported that GTA 6 has officially outlined how in‑game social media will function within Vice City. The article said Grand Theft Auto has long used its fictional settings to lampoon aspects of American culture. GameRant also noted GTA 6 arrives at a time when social media is tightly woven into everyday life. The piece was published by Joshua Duckworth on Sep 28, 2026.