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• Counter-Strike 2 reported over one million concurrent PC players, Insider Gaming says

  Insider Gaming reports Counter-Strike 2 consistently has more than one million concurrent players on PC. The article describes Counter-Strike 2 as one of esports’ most popular and iconic games and says it has been a spearhead of the industry for almost twenty years. Insider Gaming also names Dota 2 as a leading MOBA and reports it hosts one of the most valuable esports tournaments.

• Hearthstone: Free card packs via official streams ahead of Reign of the Black Empire

  Insider Gaming reports Blizzard Entertainment will let players unlock free Hearthstone card packs by watching the team's official streams on Twitch or YouTube ahead of the Reign of the Black Empire expansion. Reign of the Black Empire is scheduled to land on October 20, and Insider Gaming says Blizzard and some partners will run a number of streams in the run-up to release. The article reports that watching those streams with a linked account is the method to unlock the free packs, and that the most important streams will take place from October 6 to 7. Insider Gaming also notes there is a 'trick' to maximize the value of the free packs, but the article excerpt does not detail that method.

• GameRant updates '13 Best Tactical RPGs With Deep Character Customization', adds two games

  GameRant updated its "13 Best Tactical RPGs With Deep Character Customization, Ranked" article on September 26, 2026; author Mark Sammut said he added two more games to the piece. The article describes tactical RPGs as emerging from tabletop and old-school war games and says the subgenre still emphasizes strategy and difficult combat decisions. It frames deep character customization as a key attraction within those tactical RPGs. The update's byline credits Mark Sammut and Alex Daniel Reid.

• GTA & Rockstar: Massive leak shakes fans amid preorder politics and modding row

  This week’s biggest development was a huge leak of Rockstar files — roughly 200GB of material reported to include GTA V source code, cancelled DLC traces and an unfinished GTA VI map that modders have already made playable inside GTA V. Around that headline, stories about platform pre-order splits and public rebuttals from Xbox, official modding rules and a $400 collector’s edition that excludes the game fueled community debate and uncertainty about Rockstar’s next steps.

• Sony reportedly surveying developers about ending PlayStation disc production

  GameRant reported on Sep 25, 2026 that Sony is surveying developers about plans to end PlayStation disc production and move the platform toward an all-digital model. The article describes the information as "newly shared" and says Sony is talking to developers about the plan. The story was published by GameRant and credited to Sarah Fields. GameRant did not confirm a final decision, a timeline, or which PlayStation models or regions — if any — would be affected.

• GameRant names eight forgotten PS2 games as modern remake candidates

  GameRant published a ranked list proposing eight forgotten PlayStation 2 games as strong candidates for modern remakes. The article, written by Amina Ayoud and published on Sep 25, 2026, frames the suggestions within what it calls the current era of remakes. GameRant cites recent high-profile remakes such as Resident Evil 4, Silent Hill 2, and Metal Gear Solid 3 as examples of companies revisiting older IP. The piece also reports that this style of release has been lucrative and satisfies both fans and developers.

• IGN publishes Silent Hill games timeline after Silent Hill: Townfall release

  IGN published a timeline of Konami's Silent Hill games in order following the release of Silent Hill: Townfall, the outlet reported. The article, posted Sep 26, 2026, says Silent Hill has appeared for almost three decades and that each game contains a relatively standalone story tied to the character the Otherworld selects. IGN also reported that the franchise's wider lore develops across games through returning characters, memos, posters and other small details. The piece notes it is intended as a guide for readers curious about the series' timeline after Townfall's release and clarifies it is not a timeline of the town itself.

• GameRant: Multiple PC '10/10' titles available for under $10, report says

  GameRant reported on September 25, 2026 that PC gamers can pick up multiple titles rated "10/10" for less than $10. The article was written by Dominik Bošnjak and described the offers as "masterpieces," saying PC players can currently obtain several critically acclaimed titles at that price. The supplied excerpt does not list which games, which storefront is offering them, or any sale name. The article excerpt also does not specify exact per-title prices or how long the offers will last.

• EA Sports FC 27 adds The Grounds hub and new Tactics system, IGN review says

  IGN's review by Andrew McMahon reports that EA Sports FC 27 introduces an open‑world hub called The Grounds and a new Tactics system. McMahon says the Tactics system is realistic, concise and intuitive and 'shows promise.' The review also reports that improvements to computer‑controlled player behavior and pathing still fall short and that The Grounds can feel unnecessary. IGN concludes that the game mixes a largely positive tactical change with negative carryovers from prior series issues.

• Wardogs Medic XP grind slows; medical bag unlocks at Medic level 24

  PC Gamer's Morgan Park reported that their Wardogs Medic XP progression slowed after reaching Medic level 18, while a combined revive-and-heal medical bag remains locked behind Medic level 24. Park wrote they reached Medic level 18 over their first 30 hours of play. They reported their rank-up pace fell from every one to two rounds to sometimes only a single rank over a whole night of play. Park also said they are performing as well or better in matches following the addition of defibrillators.

• Silent Hill: Townfall — opening the auxiliary lines in Part 6

  PC Gamer explains how to open the auxiliary lines at the end of Part 6 in Silent Hill: Townfall. The guide, published 25 September 2026, describes the end-of-Part-6 puzzle as "perhaps its most complicated yet simple puzzle" and warns of spoilers. PC Gamer reports players must use the locker code 0825 in the command centre to retrieve a key to the auxiliary room, and that a floppy disk is found in a locker inside that auxiliary room. The article breaks the sequence into finding the AUX room and solving three line puzzles.

• Hell Is Us moves Switch 2 launch and first‑year major update to 27 October 2026

  Nintendo Life reports that Nacon and developer Rogue Factor have pushed Hell Is Us’ Switch 2 release to 27th October 2026 and shifted a planned "major update" for all platforms to the same date. The official statement cited "logistical and distribution issues" as the reason for the change. Nintendo Life says the simultaneous date change is intended to ensure everyone can access the same experience at the same time, and that the update celebrates the game's first year. The article also notes the game was previously delayed in July and that Hell Is Us received "very positive" ratings on Steam while Push Square called it a "must‑play."

• FlyKnight on Steam gets free Enhanced Edition update

  PC Gamer reports that FlyKnight on Steam received a free "Enhanced Edition" update from its solo developer. The update adds multiple difficulty settings and, as reported, a "Miyazaki's Choice™" poison swamp that is exclusive to the Hard difficulty. PC Gamer described FlyKnight as a $6 first-person RPG in the King's Field/Lunacid mold that looks like Old School RuneScape and said it was on sale for $4 at the time of writing (the sale was running through September 30). PC Gamer also called the game an easy recommendation on Steam.

• Hell Is Us Nintendo Switch 2 port and major update delayed to October 27

  Insider Gaming reported that Rogue Factor announced on social media the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Hell Is Us and the game's major update for all platforms have been delayed to October 27. The developer said the delay is due to logistics/distribution issues rather than technical problems and described the port as solid and stable, Insider Gaming reported. Hell Is Us originally launched in September 2025 and — although it did not come to Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus at launch — it is now available on both services; Rogue Factor welcomed those players in the same social post, according to Insider Gaming.

• Deadlock: main-hub portrait's eyes are glowing again

  PC Gamer reports Deadlock's main-hub portrait of the man with red gloves is glowing again. PC Gamer says the glow could signal an imminent major update, noting the portrait last glowed before the Old Gods, New Blood update. PC Gamer adds that Old Gods, New Blood introduced six new heroes, a new mode, and other changes. PC Gamer also reports a Valve developer confirmed the portrait glow on Discord, but no official update date or details were provided.

• Thronefall coming to Xbox Game Pass on November 11

  GameRant reports Xbox Game Pass will add Thronefall on November 11. The same GameRant story says Thronefall will make its debut on Xbox Series X/S on that date. GameRant describes Thronefall as a minimalist strategy game. The report was published by GameRant on September 25, 2026.

• Behind-the-scenes footage shows some scenes in Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film were practical

  TheGamer reported on Sep 25, 2026 that behind-the-scenes footage for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film shows some of the film's most terrifying scenes were achieved entirely with practical effects. TheGamer described the behind-the-scenes footage as even more terrifying than the film itself. TheGamer also reported that, while several chilling moments and monsters in the film could only be achieved through CGI, some recent behind-the-scenes material demonstrates extensive practical work. The article was published by Steven Garrard for TheGamer.

• Resident Evil (2026): stunt footage shows how the 'Katamari Monster' was brought to life

  IGN reports staff who worked on Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil (2026) film shared behind-the-scenes stunt footage showing how the film's 'Katamari Monster' stunt was executed. IGN says the footage offers a jaw-dropping look at the stunt team behind one of the movie's monsters. The outlet describes the main stalker mutation as having tentacle-like appendages that reach for infected bodies and combine them into a rolling mass of arms and legs—an effect games fans and many viewers have nicknamed the 'Katamari Monster,' IGN reports.

• Polygon reports GTA 6 and Fire Emblem linked by manatees

  Polygon reported that GTA 6 and Fire Emblem are connected by an unexpected manatee reference. In a Sep 25, 2026 article, Jen Glennon framed a "GTA 6 x Fire Emblem" connection around manatees. Glennon describes playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Act One, Dietrich's route) and recounts an early sequence where Dietrich, Fabio, and Esmeralda rescue Esmeralda from cultists who meant to appease "sea beasts" described as "nasty, carnivorous seals with bulbous dangly noses." Polygon presented that manatee detail as the odd link between the two franchises.

• No Man's Sky 10th-anniversary fixes address what GameRant says Starfield can't make feel alive

  GameRant reported that Hello Games used No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary to fix an aspect that GameRant says Starfield still cannot make feel alive. The article was published by LB Beistad on September 25, 2026. GameRant's coverage frames the anniversary work as a direct contrast to Starfield's perceived shortcomings. The supplied evidence does not include technical details of the fixes or direct statements from Hello Games or Bethesda.

• Marvel's Wolverine contains 14 Easter eggs, TheGamer reports

  TheGamer reports that Marvel's Wolverine contains 14 Easter eggs that players can miss. The article, written by Nick Rivera and published Sep 25, 2026, says the game places small nods to Marvel comics and pop culture throughout its world. TheGamer frames hunting Easter eggs as part of Marvel titles' legacy. According to the article, some Easter eggs are tied directly to gameplay while others are more hidden and harder to find.

• Guinness names Cath Bowie world's oldest female Fortnite streamer

  PC Gamer reports that Scottish streamer Cath Bowie, described in the article as 78 years old, was recently named the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer by Guinness World Records. Bowie streams under the username grumpygran1948 and began playing Fortnite in 2017, PC Gamer reports. The article says she now streams to an audience of over 24,000 followers and that her stated goal is "to go in and eliminate folk." PC Gamer also reports Bowie was introduced to Fortnite by her grandson, who initially doubted she would take to the game.

• Roku Pro-Series 65-inch 4K OLED TV discounted to $799.99; 55-inch $699.99

  IGN reports Roku's newly released Pro-Series 65-inch 4K OLED TV is available for $799.99 after applying coupon code ROKUOLED400 at Amazon, and the 55-inch model is $699.99 after using coupon code ROKUOLED300. IGN says the deals include free shipping and are being offered ahead of Prime Day for a limited time. The article notes OLED TVs are considered the best TVs for gaming and lists the original prices and percentage savings. IGN also advises refreshing the checkout page if a coupon code does not apply.

• NYT Connections (#1203) hints and solutions posted for September 26 puzzle

  Insider Gaming published hints and solutions for the New York Times Connections puzzle #1203 for Saturday, September 26. The guide offers step-by-step hints and answers intended to help players who are stuck on that day's puzzle. Insider Gaming's piece also includes a how-to-play primer noting that NYT Connections launched in June 2023 and is free-to-play and available worldwide on desktop and mobile apps. The article reiterates the puzzle format: a daily 16-word grid that players sort into four groups of four, each puzzle having one solution and some words potentially having double meanings.

• Insiders: Halo Studios cut to skeleton crew and Halo series passed to Activision

  PC Gamer reports that insiders say Microsoft reduced Halo Studios to a skeleton crew and handed the Halo series to Activision, and that the next Halo game was reportedly years away. According to the same PC Gamer report, sources including The Verge's Tom Warren and YouTuber Rebs Gaming said Halo Studios had ambitious plans but nothing in active production when cuts happened. Insiders told PC Gamer the layoffs surprised staff and that the first public notice came via an Xbox blog before employees received individual notifications. PC Gamer's article was published on 25 September 2026 and characterizes these claims as coming from insiders rather than official company statements.

• Polygon: Ubisoft-developed official Legend of Zelda game was canceled by Nintendo

  Polygon reported that Ubisoft was developing an official Legend of Zelda game that Nintendo later canceled. The report frames the cancellation as part of how Nintendo and Ubisoft's partnership dissolved. Polygon published the story on Sep 25, 2026; it was written by Austin Manchester.

• TheGamer says games journalists don't have an anti‑Xbox bias

  TheGamer published an article on Sep 25, 2026 reporting that games journalists do not have an anti‑Xbox bias. The piece was written by James Lucas, identified in the article as an Executive Editor at TheGamer. Lucas's author bio in the publication states he has worked in professional journalism since 2018 and has bylines in IGN, NME, GaymingMag, and VG247. The published item includes a labelled "fact-based summary of the story contents."

• Football Manager 2027 system requirements confirmed as low on PC and Mac

  TheGamer reports that Football Manager 2027's PC and Mac system requirements have been confirmed and remain very low. TheGamer says the game is available to wishlist on Steam. TheGamer reports that if a PC or laptop runs Football Manager 2026 without issue, it will run Football Manager 2027. TheGamer adds this comes despite big UI changes and that performance improvements are expected from engine adjustments.

• Graveyard Keeper 2: GameRant reports where to find iron and that zombies can mine it

  GameRant reports methods for obtaining iron in Graveyard Keeper 2, including finding early iron rocks near the player’s base and using zombies to mine indefinitely. The article states that iron is a staple resource required to craft more advanced gear and to help players build their economy and progress through the story. GameRant’s coverage also includes sections on smelting iron and on a zombie-mining method it describes as yielding infinite iron. The story was published Sep 25, 2026, by Joe Grantham for GameRant.

• Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture emphasizes Planeswalkers and Jace's Echoverse, designer says

  Polygon reported that Reality Fracture's lead Limited developer said the set was designed to be memorable and leans heavily on Planeswalkers while introducing Jace's Echoverse, a universe populated by alternate versions of established characters called Echoed Legends. Polygon noted Reality Fracture is the first Magic set with a high density of Planeswalkers since 2019's War of the Spark. Polygon wrote that every new Magic set brings a new season of Limited play with distinct challenges and gameplay styles, and Reality Fracture is presented as continuing that pattern. The developer's comments were presented by Polygon as the explanation for the set's design approach.