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• Sony will stream two back-to-back State of Play broadcasts on Sept. 3

  Sony will air two consecutive State of Play broadcasts on Sept. 3, starting with a global show at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. The first broadcast will feature updates from Sony's own studios and third-party partners and conclude with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII: Revelation. A second, Japan-focused State of Play hosted by Yuki Kaji will follow, offering deep dives into upcoming games from Japan and Asia with English subtitles.

• 2026 Pokémon World Championships conclude in San Francisco as franchise marks 30 years

  The 2026 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up in San Francisco this weekend. The event coincided with the franchise's 30th anniversary and included the inaugural PokémonXP fan event alongside the competitive tournaments. The joint championships and fan festival underscore a focus on both competitive play and expanded fan engagement.

• Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil set for Sept. 17 release with $40–$50M opening projection

  Zach Cregger’s new live-action Resident Evil opens in theaters on September 17 and is projected to earn $40–$50 million in its North American opening weekend. The film’s roughly 95‑minute runtime lets theaters schedule more daily screenings, boosting potential ticket sales. A $40M+ debut would be the franchise’s best opening and dramatically improve on the poor box office of 2021’s Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.

• Forza Horizon 6 PS5 launch appears delayed after months of Xbox silence

  Forza Horizon 6’s PlayStation 5 port, which had been slated for release this year, has not been mentioned by Xbox in months and now appears to be delayed. The absence of updates removes the previously communicated timeline and leaves PS5 players without an expected launch window. This matters because PlayStation owners expecting the game this year may face a longer wait and cross-platform availability plans have shifted.

• Playground Games and Xbox estimate Fable's main story at 15–20 hours

  Xbox and developer Playground Games estimate the main story of Fable will take about 15–20 hours to complete. The figure is presented as a rough guideline for the game's primary campaign rather than total playtime. This gives players a baseline for expected time investment in a single playthrough of the core narrative.

• Spirit beat FURIA to reach semi-finals; donk posts 1.86 T-side rating

  Spirit defeated FURIA to advance into the tournament semi-finals. Spirit rifler donk finished the group stage with a 1.86 rating on the Terrorist side. donk's high T-side rating marks a standout statistical performance in the group phase and contributed to Spirit's progression.

• Snappi resigns as NIP in-game leader after more than a year and a half

  Snappi has stepped down as Ninjas in Pyjamas' in-game leader, ending a run of over a year and a half in the role. NIP will undergo leadership changes within the roster as a result. The IGL role directs tactical calls and team coordination, so the change will alter NIP's strategic leadership going forward.

• Use headphones and max Effects Volume in MW4 Beta to hear footsteps

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players can improve detection of enemy footsteps by using headphones and setting Effects Volume to maximum. These audio settings are recommended specifically for the MW4 Beta to make footsteps and directional cues clearer. Improved audio awareness gives players a tangible tactical advantage in engagements.

• Modern Warfare 4 beta adds Switch 2 and Warzone sampler but Steam numbers stay flat

  The second and final open beta session for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 added Switch 2 access without pre-order and introduced a sampler of Warzone's next Resurgence map plus two Ground War maps, while carrying over maps and modes from the first weekend. Despite the new platform and content, Steam concurrent player numbers did not increase over the second weekend. This stagnation matters because beta engagement is an early indicator of PC player interest ahead of launch.

• GIANTX eliminates Fnatic, ends their 10-year Worlds streak

  GIANTX defeated Fnatic in the LEC Summer Split 2026, eliminating the team before the LEC Summer Playoffs. The loss ends Fnatic’s decade-long streak of qualifying for the League of Legends World Championship. The result also breaks Fnatic’s record of reaching the LEC postseason in every season since the league began in 2013, removing one of Europe’s most consistent teams from international contention in 2026.

• dumau: BLAST Open Porto defeats are a growth opportunity for his team

  At BLAST Open Porto, dumau's team suffered a series of tough losses. He said those defeats are valuable challenges that will help the roster improve. The comments signal the squad plans to use the Porto results as a learning opportunity to raise their level against strong competition.

• KG-7 Vulcan loadout for fast-handling one-shot snipes in Modern Warfare 4

  The KG-7 Vulcan is Modern Warfare 4’s bolt-action sniper and the game’s first sniper offering faster follow-up shots than other rifles. This recommended build uses a Haebang 26" barrel, Usenko muzzle, Expedite laser, Schlager 7x optic and Haebang comb to turn the rifle into an accurate, mobile long-range and quickscoping tool. The setup improves ADS and movement speed, reduces muzzle flash and audio signature, and emphasizes pre-aiming common head/upper-body heights and short, sharp peeks for repeat kills.

• Proxima is the best early Shell in Mortal Shell 2; Tiel and Eredrim serve niche roles

  Mortal Shell 2 gives players Harros in the prologue but removes him when they reach the open world, requiring a new Shell to be found in Fainweald. Proxima and Tiel can be acquired almost immediately in that area, while Eredrim requires more effort and is intended for tougher fights. Prioritize Proxima for general play because her Biosampler pulls smaller enemies and drags her into range of larger foes, creating strong combat momentum. Swap to Eredrim for bosses thanks to his high Break Damage, and use Tiel for stealthy navigation through dangerous zones.

• Fix VALORANT Secure Boot error by enabling Secure Boot in BIOS

  VALORANT can fail to start when its Vanguard anti-cheat requires UEFI Secure Boot but the PC is set to legacy boot. Open Windows System Information to confirm whether the system firmware is UEFI, then enable Secure Boot in the motherboard BIOS/UEFI. This is a boot-configuration issue that prevents Vanguard from running and blocks the game from launching.

• Vitality rally from 2-10 on Nuke to beat Legacy, face FUT for BLAST playoff spot

  Vitality overturned a 2-10 deficit on Nuke to defeat Legacy at BLAST, keeping their tournament run alive. The comeback earns Vitality a playoff-decider match against FUT. Winning that decider will determine whether Vitality advance to the BLAST playoffs.

• Stellar reactions push Sandrone and Odette to the top in Genshin Impact v7.0

  Version 7.0 elevates Stellar‑Conduct and Stellar‑Swirl reactions to the current meta, changing which characters are most effective. Characters that enable those reactions, notably Sandrone and Odette, are now ranked among the best. This shift matters because many recent Genshin Impact activities favor Stellar reaction teams, though most content remains clearable with any lineup.

• Activision films legal rep serving cease-and-desist to Ohio Call of Duty cheat seller

  An Activision legal representative visited the Ohio home of a well-known seller of Call of Duty cheating software and handed over a cease-and-desist order. Activision recorded the encounter and published the footage online. The action targets the seller’s distribution of cheats and demonstrates the company using direct legal measures and public exposure to combat cheating.

• dem0n dominates as FUT eliminate Inner Circle on Nuke

  dem0n produced a dominant individual performance that powered FUT to victory and eliminated Inner Circle from the event. Inner Circle had picked Nuke for the match, a map FUT had lost nine consecutive times prior to this game, but FUT overcame that run. The result ends Inner Circle's run in the tournament and marks a turnaround for FUT on Nuke.

• Aurora eliminate M80, set to face G2 in BLAST Open lower bracket

  Aurora eliminated M80 from the BLAST Open after a dominant performance. The Turkish-majority squad advances in the tournament's group-stage lower bracket and will face G2 in the next round. M80 is eliminated from the event.

• Phasmophobia QoL 2 released with new Restricted maps, streamlined Evidence, VR fixes

  Kinetic Games released Phasmophobia's second Quality of Life update, introducing several new Restricted maps, streamlined Evidence collection, VR fixes, and many more in-game death events. The update changes how players gather and log evidence, alters death variety and presentation, and targets stability for VR play. These changes affect investigation pacing, immersion, and risk during matches.

• 12TB archive of Valve development files (2003–2013) surfaces online

  A roughly 12TB archive of Valve development files dated between 2003 and 2013 has been posted online. The dump includes early Portal 2 builds and other internal assets and builds from Valve's development period. Fans are searching the files for traces of the cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode Three, renewing interest in Valve's unreleased projects and internal development history.

• Crumbl launches six Minecraft-themed treats Aug 31–Sept 5 with collectible spoon

  Crumbl rolled out six square-shaped Minecraft-themed desserts available August 31 through September 5 at its bakeries. The menu includes a chicken-topped cookie butter cookie, a Creeper key-lime sandwich, a bee-topped lemon poppyseed cookie, an Enderman cookies-and-cream sandwich with purple marshmallow mousse, a pig-themed cherry blossom cookie, and a grass-block cinnamon-vanilla cake. The promotion includes Minecraft mystery spoons, with the first 200 customers who pick up a six-pack receiving an exclusive spoon; the tie-in is part of ongoing Minecraft merchandising ahead of Minecraft Dungeons II's September 29 release.

• Tactical Nuke returns in MW4 beta — 30-kill streak now easier via Smartstreaks

  The Tactical Nuke is back in the Modern Warfare 4 beta and is earned by achieving a 30-kill streak without dying. A new Smartstreak system counts objective actions toward the streak meter, making the nuke easier to obtain than in previous entries. Beta players favor the ISO Nightshade SMG, M4, and Kastov 762 for building streaks; triggering the nuke instantly ends the match and eliminates all enemy players.

• G2's huNter-: team has the pieces for top‑five, confidence is the missing link

  huNter-, a player for G2 Esports, said the team already ‘has everything’ needed to become a top-five side but must rebuild its confidence to do so. He framed confidence — rather than roster changes — as the primary obstacle to cracking the global top five. The comment signals G2’s internal focus on form and mentality as they pursue higher rankings.

• G2 survive at BLAST Open with one-sided win over Natus Vincere

  G2 defeated Natus Vincere in a one-sided match at the BLAST Open to keep G2 alive in the tournament. The heavy loss continues a worrying streak of poor performances for NAVI. The result strengthens G2’s standing in the event while deepening concerns about NAVI’s form.

• Laptops and other gear stolen from multiple Gamescom booths in Cologne

  Several exhibitors at Gamescom in Cologne reported laptops and other equipment stolen from their booths. Multiple developers were affected, and at least one indie developer said the loss effectively ended their show early. The thefts disrupted exhibitors' presentations and underscore security issues at the event.

• Rockstar says GTA 6 will launch without microtransactions or generative AI

  Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 will ship at launch without microtransactions or generative AI systems. The company’s decision means the initial game release will not include purchasable in‑game items or AI‑generated content. This departs from the microtransaction-driven model used in GTA Online and sets player expectations for a monetization‑free core launch experience.

• Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and first English Mario, dies at 85

  Peter Cullen, the veteran voice actor best known as Optimus Prime, died at age 85. His career spanned film, television and videogames, including voice work for multiple Transformers games and the cancelled Blizzard title Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. Cullen was also the first actor to portray Mario in English on Saturday Supercade and voiced characters such as Venger, Eeyore and Monterey Jack while providing the Predator's clicking sounds.

• Switch Star Wars Zero Company to Linear ability UI for a more XCOM-like feel

  Star Wars Zero Company lets players choose between Radial, Linear and Hybrid ability selection modes. Change the setting at Gameplay > General > Ability Selection Style to move abilities from the circular radial menu to a numbered row at the bottom of the screen. Linear places move, shoot, overwatch and other actions in a horizontal bar, keeping the camera clear for lining up attacks and generally working better with mouse and keyboard. The radial menu remains available and is more controller-friendly.

• Native DK64 PC recompilation 'DK64 Rekongpiled' released; team says no AI used

  A team of programmers released DK64 Rekongpiled, a native PC recompilation of Nintendo's 1999 platformer Donkey Kong 64 that runs without emulation and requires an original ROM. The build preserves the original game's assets and behavior while adding high-resolution support, higher framerates and mouse controls. The developers say they used no generative AI during the project, which began two months earlier after rejecting an AI-heavy approach; several contributors have worked on DK64 code for over a decade and on the DK64 Randomizer.