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• Baldur's Gate 3 console version adds official cheat options, TheGamer reports

  TheGamer reports that Baldur's Gate 3's console version now includes an official way for players to cheat. TheGamer described the change as making it “way easier to cheat” for console players. The story was written by Sam Woods and published on Sep 28, 2026. TheGamer did not specify which console platforms, the exact cheat features, or rollout details in that report.

• Graveyard Keeper 2: GameRant explains the game's 'tired' mechanic

  GameRant published a guide that explains how the 'tired' (energy) mechanic works in Graveyard Keeper 2. The piece, by Umama Ali and dated September 28, 2026, details how to know when your character is tired and includes a section on what happens if you keep working while tired. GameRant reports that Graveyard Keeper 2 handles energy a little differently than previous handling (as noted in the article). The guide is presented as explanatory content for players rather than an official developer announcement.

• Counter-Strike: SAW win inaugural LeonBet Masters Season 1 in Vila Nova de Gaia

  HLTV reports that Portuguese team SAW won the inaugural LeonBet Masters Season 1 in Vila Nova de Gaia, beating Fluxo 2-1 in the grand final. HLTV says SAW collected 456 Valve points from the title run and climbed 110 places to 51st in the global VRS. According to HLTV's match listings, SAW's path included 2-0 wins over INFINITE, MOUZ NXT and RBLS across 25–27 September 2026 before the 2-1 grand final over Fluxo. HLTV's report lists SAW and Fluxo rosters for the event but does not provide information about subsequent events for either team.

• GTA 6: PCGamesN lists likely cheats and wishlist ahead of release

  PCGamesN published a speculative list of cheats it expects to appear in Grand Theft Auto 6, while noting none are confirmed. The article lists categories the outlet expects or wants, including invincibility, weapons, vehicles, slow motion, moon gravity, weather, pedestrians, wanted level and a God mode. PCGamesN describes the compilation as an "educated guess" based on cheats that have repeatedly appeared in the series and frames several items as a wishlist. The piece is credited to Paul Kelly and was updated on September 28, 2026.

• Fortnite V-Bucks: how to get free V-Bucks and avoid scams

  PCGamesN published a guide explaining how to win free Fortnite V-Bucks and warns that offers promising free V-Bucks should be treated with skepticism. The guide notes V-Bucks are the in-game currency required to unlock the Battle Pass and the latest cosmetics in Fortnite. PCGamesN reports there are various ways to win free V-Bucks but also cautions that many unscrupulous actors promote fraudulent offers. The piece, by Paul Kelly, was updated on September 28, 2026, and aims to help players acquire and use V-Bucks safely.

• Pokémon TCG cards in McDonald's Happy Meals for 30th anniversary

  Polygon reports The Pokémon Company is collaborating with McDonald's to include Pokémon Trading Card Game cards in Happy Meals as part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary. Polygon characterized the promotion as likely to draw scalpers, saying it will “unleash scalper hell.” The article notes this is a repeat collaboration between Pokémon and McDonald's. Polygon's report did not specify campaign dates, which card items will be included, or regional availability.

• Satya Nadella says Xbox must 'invent' a sustainable business model

  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the Sources Podcast that Xbox needs to "invent the right sustainable business model," and GamesIndustry.biz reported he described streamlining by new Xbox chief Asha Sharma as "great to see." GamesIndustry.biz reported that Nadella said those streamlining actions have resulted in "thousands losing their jobs" and studios facing closure. Nadella told the podcast he feels "fantastic" about Xbox's studios and IP portfolio and said he expects Xbox to "return to growth" in the 2027/28 fiscal year, as reported by GamesIndustry.biz.

• Steam confirms five Free-to-Keep giveaways for October 2026

  GameRant reported on Sep 28, 2026 that Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion officially confirmed five giveaways for October 2026. The article says the Free-to-Keep program offers a mixture of games, expansions, and smaller pieces of content. GameRant also wrote that Steam spent much of 2026 running Free-to-Keep promotions to give PC players reasons to check the platform. The report framed the October schedule as an advance confirmation of those five giveaways.

• VALORANT Champions Shanghai: All four Chinese teams swept 0-8 in openers

  Esports Insider reports that at VALORANT Champions Shanghai the four Chinese organisations TYLOO, EDward Gaming, XLG Esports and JD Gaming each lost their opening series 0-2, for a combined 0-8 map record. The outlet says none of those teams took a single map across their opening matches. Esports Insider adds the 0-8 aggregate leaves the host-nation sides in immediate danger of being among the first teams eliminated. The report states these results occurred in the tournament's opening series and does not provide subsequent match schedules or elimination timings.

• qck leaves 2Game Esports after one year

  VLR.gg reported that player qck has left 2Game Esports after one year. The item appears in VLR.gg's recent news feed and is presented as a roster departure. The supplied evidence does not name a new team for qck or provide reasons for the departure.

• MIBR allows tex to explore options

  VLR.gg reported that MIBR has allowed tex to explore options. The report appears in VLR.gg's recent news list and was shown with a "6h" timestamp in that listing. The available evidence does not include further details such as target teams, contract terms, or timelines.

• Polygon: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave named 2024's best RPG and a must-play

  Polygon reported that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is 2024's best RPG and called it a must-play for Fire Emblem fans. Polygon said the game's first act foregrounds arena-style combat in a way that differs from the typical brief arena segment found in many RPGs. The article framed arena combat as a long-running genre staple but described Fortune's Weave as making that segment central rather than a diversion. The supplied excerpt does not include release-date, platform, or broader critical-consensus details.

• Counter-Strike 2: Liquid win FML 2, first LAN trophy since 2019

  Dust2.us reported that Team Liquid won the iBUYPOWER Masters fl0m's Mythical LAN 2026 (FML 2), taking the $12,500 first-place prize and not dropping a map. Dust2.us said the victory is Liquid’s first LAN trophy in Counter-Strike 2 since 2019 and described it as an important milestone for the new Liquid roster. According to Dust2.us, Liquid advanced from groups with wins over Chicken Coop and NRG, then beat M80 16-13 on Cache and 13-2 on Anubis in playoffs before defeating Wildcard in the grand final. Dust2.us characterized Liquid’s run through the North American event as dominant.

• Minecraft hotel: GameRant publishes first-look feature

  GameRant published a first-look feature about an official Minecraft hotel on September 27, 2026. The article's headline is "First Look at Official Minecraft Hotel" and the piece includes images credited to Mojang and Chessington. The feature was written by Michael Brandon Ingram, identified in the evidence as a senior contributor. This evidence does not confirm a release date, booking details, or platform/region availability for the hotel.

• GameRant lists free games to claim on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and more

  GameRant updated a roundup on Sep 27, 2026 listing free games readers can claim across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon Prime Gaming, Epic Games Store and other platforms. The piece, authored by Mark Sammut, aggregates active giveaways and month-by-month round-ups and includes jump links for store sections such as Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Prime Gaming and IndieGala. GameRant cites sources including Sony, Microsoft, Amazon, Epic Games and Valve in the article metadata. The excerpted evidence does not specify individual game titles, claim windows, or detailed availability for the listed giveaways.

• Mark Darrah suggests cutting Dragon Age: Origins' 'Lost in Dreams' Mage Tower sequence

  Former Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah said on TikTok he would cut or dramatically reduce the dream-sequence portion of the Mage Tower 'Lost in Dreams' quest in Dragon Age: Origins, PC Gamer reported. Darrah described that section as "not very good content" and "kind of filler," and said it was completed quickly, PC Gamer reported. The article notes this remark in the context of Darrah outlining what he'd remove or add to each Dragon Age game. PC Gamer also reported Darrah suggested adding the previously planned human origin in which players would play one of the avvar.

• NRG eliminated from iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026; hallzerk criticises team's play

  NRG were knocked out early from the iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 by Wildcard, and NRG AWPer Håkon “hallzerk” Fjærli said the team's performance was "unforgivable," Dust2.us reported. Hallzerk told Dust2.us the squad competed on LAN without coach Darryl "daps" Pleasance present because he was ill and remained at home. The player also described preparation problems at the event, saying teammates were forced to practise on iPads while the coach tried to send guidance remotely. Dust2.us additionally reported that hallzerk is returning from time on the bench and that Grim has been added to NRG's lineup.

• PUBG: KRAFTON ejects two players and issues permanent bans at PUBG Asia Stars 2026

  Insider Gaming reported that KRAFTON ejected two competitors, 'Himass' and 'TanVuu', from PUBG Asia Stars 2026 and said the pair would receive permanent bans after stream‑sniping allegations. The incident occurred during PUBG Asia Stars 2026, an exhibition event that Insider Gaming described as intended to showcase regional Vietnamese talent. Insider Gaming reported the dispute has escalated beyond a disciplinary matter and could have regulatory implications, fully disrupting PUBG’s esports ecosystem in Vietnam. According to Insider Gaming, the allegations first surfaced several days before the report.

• Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald legendaries reported to return in 2027

  GameRant reports that the Legendary Pokémon from Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are quietly making a comeback in 2027. The article was published by GameRant on September 27, 2026 and is credited to author Drew Swanson. The story includes an image credited to The Pokemon Company, according to the article's image attribution. The supplied evidence does not specify what form the comeback will take or provide release details beyond the 2027 timeframe.

• VALORANT Champions Shanghai: Four Chinese teams 0-8 in opening round

  Insider Gaming reports that all four Chinese teams at VALORANT Champions Shanghai lost their opening matches, combining for an 0-8 map record. The outlet lists TYLOO losing 0-2 to G2 Esports with a 9-26 round differential and EDward Gaming losing 0-2 to LOUD with a 13-26 differential. Insider Gaming says XLG Esports, competing at VALORANT Champions for the first time, lost 0-2 to Karmine Corp with a 9-26 differential and that JD Gaming lost to FUT Esports, completing the four 0-2 results. The report also notes VCT Americas has appeared dominant in the event’s opening round.

• Nintendo scores decisive win in massive piracy lawsuit

  GameRant reported on September 27, 2026 that Nintendo scored a decisive win in a massive piracy lawsuit. The piece was published on GameRant and authored by Michael Brandon Ingram. The supplied evidence contains the article headline and author metadata but does not include details about the court, parties, damages, or legal reasoning. No additional sources or corroborating reporting are included in the provided evidence.

• Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on sale for $69.97 at Amazon, IGN reports

  IGN reports that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is available for $69.97 at Amazon, reduced from a listed $79.99 price. IGN's deals roundup, published Sep 27, 2026, identifies the discount as part of its weekend selections. IGN notes the game is out now and links to its 10/10 review, which praised the game's combat strategy and story. The same IGN article also highlights other deals that day, including discounts on a Corsair K70 keyboard, Super Mario RPG, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and the Nintendo Switch 2.

• NYT Connections hints and solutions for Monday, September 28 (#1205)

  Insider Gaming published hints and solutions for the New York Times' Connections puzzle number 1205 for Monday, September 28. The guide explains that NYT Connections gives players a daily 4x4 grid of 16 words that must be sorted into four groups of four. Insider Gaming reports the game launched in June 2023 and is free-to-play and available worldwide on desktop devices and in a mobile app. The article notes each puzzle has a single solution and that words with double meanings can make puzzles tricky, and it offers the hints for players who are stuck.

• World of Warcraft: Forever developer deletes Twitter account after name ban threats

  GameRant reported on September 27, 2026 that a developer for World of Warcraft: Forever deleted their Twitter account after receiving threats that the article links to a controversy over name bans. The GameRant report attributes the account deletion to those threats and describes the situation as connected to a "name ban controversy." The article was written by Andrea Trama for GameRant. The supplied evidence does not provide the developer's name, details of the threats, or specifics about the name bans.

• Epic Games files 'Megaverse' trademark after earlier loss

  Insider Gaming reported on September 27, 2026 that Epic Games has filed a trademark for "Megaverse." The report notes Epic previously filed "Epic Games Megaverse" in 2022 for classes 09, 35, 38, 41, 42, and 45. Megaverse Ltd. opposed Epic's earlier mark in 2023, and authorities ruled in favor of the opposition in 2025, leaving Epic only classes 35 and 45, Insider Gaming reported. Insider Gaming described the new filing as likely to invite another legal dispute and said Epic's reasoning for refiling was unclear.

• Control Resonant to get Photo Mode, new outfits and a New Game Plus Plus

  Remedy Entertainment told players in a blog post that Control Resonant will receive new outfits, a Photo Mode and a New Game Plus Plus option, Eurogamer reported. Eurogamer says the studio described New Game Plus Plus as letting players carry progress into "neverending playthroughs." Remedy wrote it is "following your comments and feedback" while detailing post-launch work. Eurogamer also reported that New Game Plus Plus is set to arrive sometime in October and that the game's current New Game Plus keeps most paranatural upgrades but excludes traversal abilities.

• Overwatch: Aaron Keller says players should "relearn the game" when new heroes drop

  PCGamesN reports Game Director Aaron Keller told BlizzCon attendees that Overwatch wants players to "relearn the game" when new heroes drop. The comment was made during an interview about competitive balance, a topic PCGamesN framed as a continuing challenge for modern multiplayer. The article places Keller's remark alongside a discussion of how multiplayer design and balance expectations have changed since earlier FPS games.

• Minecraft: Insider says Sift dimension development began in 2021

  TheGamer reports a reliable Minecraft insider has claimed that development of the Sift dimension began in 2021. The article states that this timeline claim aligns with other public timing details. TheGamer raised the claim while covering reactions around Minecraft Live.

• WoW: Forever beta player says she’s enjoying it but misses Final Fantasy 14’s music

  PC Gamer’s Mollie Taylor reported that after jumping into the WoW: Forever beta she is enjoying the game but finds herself missing the music from Final Fantasy 14. Taylor wrote that the "MMO no-life virus" started when she entered the beta and that she spends dozens of hours per week playing Final Fantasy 14. The piece appears in PC Gamer’s "Critical Hit" column, which focuses on videogame music and audio design. Taylor also said her only prior experience with Blizzard’s MMO was at level 1.

• Xbox almost spoiled the best time of year for games, Polygon reports

  Polygon reported that Xbox "almost spoiled the best time of year for games." The article, published Sep 27, 2026, was written by Oli Welsh and described the period as "a weird, sad week for Xbox fans." Polygon also wrote that "great games just refuse to be killed." The article includes an image credited to Bandai Namco Aces/Bandai Namco Entertainment.