STABILITY FIXNVIDIA Releases WHQL Game Ready Drivers
NVIDIA has released version 617.14 of its Game Ready drivers, which add support for several new titles and fix launch failures for older games.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2026
STABILITY FIXDISC OPTIONXbox Survey Tests Physical Discs for Next-Gen
Microsoft is reportedly asking gamers whether physical discs should be a feature for its upcoming console.
MUSIC MODESRayman Legends Retold adds a dozen music levels
A new update for Rayman Legends Retold introduces a dozen music-based levels, doubling down on a popular mode from the original 2013 platformer.
CINEMATICRayman Legends Retold gets overview trailer
Ubisoft shares a six-minute look at the reimagined platformer ahead of its December release.
STUDIOS MERGEActivision takes over Halo as Xbox reshuffles studios
Microsoft is handing Halo to Activision and merging several studios as part of a wider shake-up that also affects Forza and Age of Empires.
THAI CULTUREDancing with Ghosts launches in Early Access on October 8
A Thai-inspired life sim about grief and joy launches on Steam next month.
STUDIO SHUTDOWNNext Halo game to be made by Activision
Halo Studios is being shrunk as Microsoft hands the next mainline title to a new Activision team.
UNLOCKS PCWitcher 3 Remastered adds Play Anywhere on Xbox
CD Projekt Red confirms that upgrading The Witcher 3 on Xbox will also unlock the PC version for free.
NO LONGER AVAILABLETrover Saves the Universe vanishes from digital stores
Squanch Games’ comedy adventure is no longer purchasable on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and other platforms without warning.
PUBLISHED
Monday, 21 September 2026
PAID BREAKSMicrosoft Patents Ads During Loading Screens
A new filing suggests Microsoft wants to insert ads into Xbox and PC games during natural breaks.
LIFE SIMCozy MMO Loftia Launches November 3
Qloud Games' solarpunk life sim arrives on PC Early Access this autumn.
SAVE 20Xbox controller and $50 gift card bundle for $80
Microsoft’s wireless Xbox controller and a $50 digital gift card are bundled together for $80 at Newegg, effectively cutting the controller’s price to $30.
30 FPS TARGET007 First Light Switch 2 release slips to March 2027
IO Interactive has pushed back the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light for a third time, promising a more polished experience.
MOBILE GAMINGGameSir Launches Fortnite Mobile Controller Collection
GameSir pairs its controller tech with Fortnite for a mobile-focused bundle.
SURVIVAL HORRORSilent Hill: Townfall review
Eurogamer says the new Silent Hill game is a bold creative swing that feels entirely Silent Hill.
NEW RELEASESSilent Hill: Townfall and GOBBLE launch this week
Silent Hill: Townfall and GOBBLE are the headline releases in this week's Japanese game lineup, alongside Dragon Quest XI S on Switch 2.
PLAY NOWCastlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo Arrives on October 1
Evil Empire and Konami have announced a demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, launching on October 1 ahead of the full game's release.
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Sunday, 20 September 2026
CHAOS RETURNSNeon Abyss 2 launches October 8
The chaotic roguelike sequel arrives on PC and consoles next month.
COMMUNICATEWe Were Here Tomorrow launches October 20
Total Mayhem Games dates the next cooperative puzzle adventure for PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
NOV 6BALL x PIT adds Risen Ballbylon expansion
BALL x PIT gets a new expansion called Risen Ballbylon on November 6 for $6.99.
UNCANNY TIDYCozy cleaning game Dust till Dawn announced
A Junji Ito-inspired PC game where you tidy up a haunted Japanese village.
NEW CLIMBING MECHANICCairn adds water soloing in new free DLC
The Game Bakers launches free climbing expansion On the Trail: Deep Water on October 29.
DEMO NOWVirtue and a Sledgehammer smashes onto PC
A narrative action adventure about destroying your hometown launches on Steam on October 27.
CO OP SURVIVALMycopunk launches October 20
A robot exterminator co-op shooter arrives on PS5 and PC next month.