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• Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen explains lack of new vocations, GameRant reports

  GameRant reported on September 26, 2026 that Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen "made its lack of new vocations make a lot more sense," according to the article headline. The piece is credited to GameRant writer LB Beistad. The supplied evidence consists of the GameRant headline, byline, and publication date but does not include the article body or developer statements. No other sources or corroborating details were provided in the evidence.

• Steam free download claimable until September 29

  GameRant reported that a brand-new free download is available on Steam and must be claimed by September 29. The report was published by GameRant on September 26, 2026. GameRant also noted that Steam regularly runs free giveaways and occasionally offers free trials. GameRant did not provide the name of the download in the excerpt provided.

• The Last of Us: Naughty Dog releases free animated PS5 background and teases TLOU Day 2026 announcements

  Naughty Dog released a free The Last of Us–themed animated background for PlayStation 5's Welcome Hub, IGN reported. IGN said the background features both the younger and older versions of Ellie from the franchise's two mainline games and that PS5 owners can access it without a download. The studio took to social media to tease plans for The Last of Us Day 2026, and IGN reported Naughty Dog will not share announcements until Monday the 28th. IGN added that while the background is not the dynamic theme some players have requested, it provides additional visual flavor for fans.

• Minecraft reveals The Sift, its first new dimension in more than a decade

  TheGamer reported on Sep 26, 2026 that the Minecraft Live showcase revealed a new dimension called The Sift. TheGamer described The Sift as the first new dimension added to Minecraft in more than a decade. TheGamer named the reveal among the major announcements at the Minecraft Live event. TheGamer's report did not specify a release date, platform availability, or additional feature details.

• Minecraft Live 2026: Mojang announces rare ice caves with Frozen Zombie

  Mojang announced at Minecraft Live 2026 (September 26, 2026) that Minecraft will receive rare ice caves containing new ice crystals, environmental items, and a mob called the Frozen Zombie. Insider Gaming reported the Frozen Zombie can freeze players if they take too many hits from it. The same coverage said Mojang also showed a new dimension, gave a deep dive into Minecraft Dungeons 2, introduced a creator initiative called The Sift, and provided an update on the Minecraft World theme park. Insider Gaming framed the presentation under a "Minecraft Goes Big in 2027" run-through.

• Hideo Kojima's Physint reportedly has a $400 million budget

  TheGamer reported on September 26, 2026 that Hideo Kojima's game Physint reportedly has a $400 million budget. The article was written by Nazmul Roosevelt, whom TheGamer describes as a journalist with years covering the video games industry. TheGamer framed the reported amount as notably large, using the word "pricey" in its headline. The supplied evidence does not include an official confirmation of the budget from Kojima Productions or other named parties.

• Video Game Menu: The Game makes menus the game's entire focus

  Rock Paper Shotgun reported on Sept. 26, 2026 that Video Game Menu: The Game is a title built around navigating and clicking through in-game menus instead of conventional gameplay. The article says the game's Steam page presents the concept with tongue-in-cheek copy that asks whether players are "tired of" challenges, levels or gameplay. Rock Paper Shotgun notes the Steam page uses everyday examples—such as switching off music to listen to a podcast—to illustrate the menu-first design. The article includes an image credited to Sebastian Gioseffi.

• Minecraft: Mojang announces new dimension 'The Sift' for Java and Bedrock in 2027

  Mojang announced that Minecraft will gain a new dimension called The Sift in the Java and Bedrock editions in 2027, Insider Gaming reported. Insider Gaming says The Sift was already revealed as coming to Minecraft Dungeons 2, which the outlet reports is preparing to hit the market on September 29. The article notes The Sift would be the first new Minecraft dimension since The End was introduced in 2011, more than 14 years ago. Insider Gaming adds that many details remain mysterious but that The Sift is said to introduce new biomes and mobs.

• CROSSFIRE Season 7 to use 56-team format with $10,000 prize pool

  Dust2.us reports CROSSFIRE announced Season 7 will retain the expanded 56-team format and carry a $10,000 prize pool. The outlet says the event will run from November 2 to December 13 and will be VRS-enabled, though the extent of VRS coverage is not yet specified. Dust2.us reports Season 7 will keep Season 6's structure: teams seeded by VRS, the top eight seeded directly into playoffs, and a 32-team double-elimination playoff fed by twelve round-robin groups of four. Most matches are scheduled as best-of-three with a best-of-five final, according to Dust2.us.

• Minecraft: Ice Caves confirmed as next game drop with frozen zombies and ice balls

  IGN reports Mojang confirmed at Minecraft LIVE that the next Minecraft "game drop" will add Ice Caves, a new rare underground extension to cold biomes. The update reportedly includes glowing ice crystals that can be placed vertically or horizontally and used as a light source and decoration. IGN says a new hostile mob, the frozen zombie, will be added; it can apply freezing effects and throw damaging ice balls, which IGN reports can also be used as weapons or to craft potions. Mojang told IGN the Ice Caves add environmental variety to cold biomes and warned, "Though they may be beautiful, these caves are far from safe."

• Minecraft World hotel and 'Escape the Nether' rollercoaster announced for 2027

  IGN reports Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments confirmed that Minecraft World at Chessington World of Adventures Resort will include the world’s first official Minecraft hotel and a rollercoaster named Escape the Nether, both set to open in 2027. IGN says concept art and images released for the attraction show wooden houses, Creepers, TNT blocks, a Nether dining area, interactive adventures, blockbuilt playscapes, and themed retail. IGN attributes the announcements to Minecraft LIVE coverage. IGN's article states the attractions are scheduled to open in 2027 but does not provide exact opening dates.

• Minecraft: Sift dimension coming to Java and Bedrock in 2027

  Mojang announced at Minecraft LIVE in September 2026 that the Sift dimension will arrive in Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027. IGN reported the Sift will be Minecraft’s first new dimension in more than 14 years and will join the Overworld, the Nether, and the End as an official fourth dimension. IGN also reported the Sift had previously been announced for the upcoming dungeon crawler Minecraft Dungeons 2. According to IGN, Mojang offered only visual teases during the stream and gave little information about how the Sift will work in vanilla Minecraft.

• PC Gamer's Joshua Wolens tried the Scentbar at Gamescom and called it unnecessary

  PC Gamer reporter Joshua Wolens said he took a Gamescom appointment to see the Scentbar and wrote that "you absolutely do not need it." The account appears in PC Gamer's Weird Weekend hardware column, which highlights unusual or novelty PC accessories. Wolens framed the Scentbar alongside other PC oddities such as illuminated keyboards, lit RAM and a graphics card that "emits cherry vapour and has an anime lady on it." The article was published on 26 September 2026 on PC Gamer.

• Silent Hill: Townfall: Guide lists locations for 15 Strange Postcards

  TheGamer published a location guide, reporting that Silent Hill: Townfall contains 15 collectible Strange Postcards and that decoding them can unlock a secret. The guide, written by Kaitlyn Peterson and dated September 26, 2026, maps those postcards across the game. TheGamer says the postcards are found throughout most of the game and are typically hidden off the beaten path, encouraging exploration. The published guide is divided into multiple parts (for example, Part 1: Simon through Part 6: Simon) as presented in the article.

• Aniimo: TheGamer explains how to restore Primegy

  TheGamer published a guide on Sep 26, 2026 explaining how to restore Primegy in Aniimo. The piece was written by Aleksandar Perisic and is presented as a fact-based guide. The article includes sections titled "How Primegy Works" and "How To Restore Primegy." TheGamer also reports that Aniimo is a free-to-play game it describes as generous and without gacha mechanics.

• Xbox: Second‑wave restructuring, studio fallout, and what comes next

  Reports this week point to a second wave of Xbox layoffs and studio consolidation that could affect hundreds of roles across Xbox Game Studios and related labels. That development dominates a week of linked items — from official and behind‑the‑scenes comments by Microsoft leaders to specific studio impacts, platform signals about Project Helix and discs, and fresh Game Pass and content updates.

• Polygon ranks five 'weird little' recruitable characters in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

  Polygon published a ranking of the five "weirdest little guys" recruitable in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The article, by Josh Broadwell and dated Sep 26, 2026, describes the game's roster as generally more grounded than recent Fire Emblem entries while still featuring eccentric characters. Polygon reports that many of those eccentric characters carry tragic backstories that help explain, and sometimes fail to explain, their odd behavior. As one specific example, the piece places a character called Jester at number five and describes a bloodthirsty public persona that hides a "secret sadness" revealed in battle dialogue.

• Control Resonant to get New Game++ mode and photo mode next month

  Rock Paper Shotgun reports Remedy Entertainment told players in a Steam blog post that Control Resonant will receive a New Game++ mode and a photo mode next month. RPS says Remedy issued a same-day launch hotfix that addressed various combat complaints and described a fuller update arriving next month. According to the report, the current New Game+ lets players beat the game only one more time, and Remedy said it is preparing an update to expand New Game+ functionality. The report does not specify the exact features or timing beyond the publisher's statement that the update is planned for next month.

• GameRant: Four new souls-like games officially coming out very soon

  GameRant reports four new souls-like games have been officially announced and are described as coming out "very soon." The article is written by Mark Sammut. GameRant's piece was updated on September 26, 2026. The supplied evidence does not include the game names, release dates, platforms, or other launch specifics.

• Satya Nadella issues official statement on the future of Xbox

  GameRant reports Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella issued an official statement on the future of Xbox and, speaking on a podcast, said he feels "fantastic" about Xbox. The remarks were reported by GameRant as coming in the wake of another round of layoffs at Xbox. The GameRant piece was published Sep 26, 2026 and attributed to author Cameron Swan. The report presents the podcast remark and the post-layoff context but does not, in the cited excerpt, detail specific operational plans or timelines for Xbox.

• Silent Hill Townfall: GameRant explains all endings

  GameRant published a guide that explains all reported endings in Silent Hill Townfall, naming Abandoned, Forever, Justice, Sci‑Fi, and Dog endings. The guide reports the game's ending is "pretty confusing" and says players need to pay close attention to in‑game Documents and may need to replay the game to reach specific outcomes. The article was written by Jake Fillery and published on Sep 26, 2026; GameRant identifies Fillery as an Editor (Guides) who covers day‑one coverage for AAA and live‑service games. The piece also offers multiple summary formats, including a fact‑based summary and simplified explainers such as "Explain it like I'm 5."

• Castlevania hits 40th anniversary; Belmont's Curse set to release October 15

  GameRant reported that Castlevania has reached its 40th anniversary and that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is scheduled to release on October 15. GameRant published a recommended roster of Castlevania games to play for the anniversary, framed across eras including Linear Side-Scrolling, Igavania, 3D, and the reboots. The article was published by GameRant on September 26, 2026. GameRant presented the upcoming Belmont's Curse release as a timely reason to revisit defining entries from those eras.

• The Legend of Zelda reportedly hits an 'end of an era' in 2027

  GameRant reported that, based on announcements so far, 2027 will be the 'end of an era' for The Legend of Zelda franchise. The article, written by Dalton Cooper and published September 26, 2026, notes the series' longevity has depended in part on frequent reinvention while keeping an adventurous core. GameRant frames the 2027 conclusion as derived from current announcements rather than as an independently verified industry-wide fact.

• 72-year-old Pokemon collector sentenced after secretly GPS-tracking delivery driver

  TheGamer reported that a 72-year-old Pokemon collector was sentenced after secretly GPS-tracking a delivery driver and must wear a tracker. The article was published on September 26, 2026 and written by James Lucas, an Executive Editor at TheGamer. TheGamer’s headline and summary indicate the sentencing outcome and the tracker requirement, but the excerpt provided here does not include jurisdiction, court name, or further sentencing details.

• Marvel's Wolverine patch adds option to turn off scent trails

  Polygon reported that the latest patch for Marvel's Wolverine gives players the option to turn off directional assist features such as scent trails. Polygon's article, written by Tomas Franzese, was published on Sep 26, 2026. The piece described scent trails as the game's most-hated directional assist and said the update is one some players had been waiting for. The article included image credit to Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

• Microsoft CEO said Xbox layoffs were 'great to see,' TheGamer reported

  TheGamer reported on September 26, 2026 that Xbox laid off thousands and that Microsoft’s CEO described the reductions as “streamlining” and said it was “great to see.” The article was published by James Lucas, Executive Editor at TheGamer. TheGamer’s headline described the CEO’s reaction as “disturbingly gleeful.” The report presents the quoted language alongside coverage of the workforce reductions.

• Delta Force begins second-anniversary season reorientation with rewards and upgrades

  Team Jade’s free-to-play shooter Delta Force will start a second-anniversary celebration on September 26, 2026, that includes daily tasks granting up to 3,900 limited-time Delta Tickets and a new legendary AUG appearance called Golden State, IGN reports. IGN says the developer presented a roadmap that bundles anniversary rewards with a suite of new gameplay experiences and quality-of-life improvements. The report notes Team Jade has been incorporating two years of player feedback as the game has expanded since its initial PC launch and arrival on mobile and Xbox Series X|S. IGN does not list full specifics or schedules for the promised new modes and improvements in the report.

• Nintendo Life: Nintendo shared Ocarina of Time overworld map for Switch 2

  Nintendo Life reported that Nintendo shared a look at Ocarina of Time's overworld map for Switch 2. The same Nintendo Life feature also noted intensified rumours about a re-release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and a new Switch bundle for Europe. Nintendo Life's article listed several recent reviews (including DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition and EA Sports FC 27) and included an editor note about playing Tears of the Kingdom and Pragmata. Nintendo Life's report did not provide a release date or broader availability details for the Switch 2 map preview.

• Escape from Tarkov event adds battle pass documents to daily quests

  Battlestate Games rolled out an in-game Escape from Tarkov event that, Insider Gaming reported, makes daily tasks reward “battle pass documents” starting September 26, 2026. Insider Gaming said those documents can be used to climb tiers and unlock exclusive rewards in the Kord Breach battle pass. The outlet reported the event frames an escalating conflict between Scav and PMC factions and includes an in-universe rumour about a convoy under mortar fire and two seized vehicles full of documents. Insider Gaming also noted the event could be a precursor to a Scav Life DLC but that Battlestate Games has not announced such an expansion.

• Insider Gaming ranks most successful esports teams by total prize earnings

  Insider Gaming published a guide that ranks the most successful esports teams by their cumulative prize earnings, relying on data from Esports Earnings. The piece is by Grant Taylor-Hill and dated September 26, 2026, and it says the ranking measures teams by the total money they have won over the years. The article states the debate over which organisations are 'best' is often subjective but uses prize totals as the measurable criterion. The published list places Paris Saint-Germain Esports at number 10 in that ranking.