PORTABLETropico 7 launches on Switch 2
The city-building simulator arrives on Nintendo's new console alongside other platforms in January 2027.
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Friday, 18 September 2026
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Thursday, 17 September 2026
LOGITECH MOUSELogitech Ships Unreleased X3 Superstrike Mouse Instead of X2
A logistics mix-up accidentally sent Logitech's unreleased G Pro X3 Superstrike to a customer who ordered the X2.
RETRO HORRORKingdom of Night launches on PS5, Xbox Series and Switch
The 80s-themed action RPG arrives on consoles on November 5, with a Midnight Edition and pre-order discount.
CLASSIC COMBATToshinden Collection announced for PS5, Switch 2 and PC
Edia brings the first 3D PlayStation fighting games to modern platforms in 2027.
ICE ELEMENTThe Rogue Prince of Persia gets ‘Anniversary’ update
Ubisoft and Evil Empire release a major content patch for the side-scrolling roguelite, adding an Ice element, new gear and rebalancing.
ARCHIVE GAMESXbox’s disc-to-digital feature is 15 years in the making
Microsoft’s new tool to digitise physical games has a surprisingly long history.
ROGUELIKE ACTIONShape of Dreams arrives on consoles with Starless Path update
NEOWIZ and Lizard Smoothie release roguelite action game Shape of Dreams on PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2 alongside a first-anniversary update that adds a new Traveler and story content.
SALES LEADRhythm Heaven Groove tops Japanese charts
Nintendo’s rhythm sequel returns to number one in Japan, while the Switch 2 outsells the PS5 in a quiet week for hardware.
ROGUELIKE RELEASEVed: Recure launches September 22 on PC
Anime-style 3D action roguelite Ved: Recure arrives on Steam next week with a full story and flexible combat system.
ROGUELIKE ACTIONShape of Dreams arrives on PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2
NEOWIZ and Lizard Smoothie release the roguelite action game Shape of Dreams for consoles with a launch discount and the 'Starless Path' update.
INVESTIGATEHope in the City launches November 10 for Xbox Series, PC
A mystery adventure game set in Shenyang arrives on Xbox Series and PC via Game Pass on November 10.
COZY CRAFTINGBloomwalker expands to PS5, Switch 2 and Switch
Netmarble adds console versions of the Ni no Kuni universe crafting adventure.
ACTORBill Skarsgard to star in Kojima's Physint
Hideo Kojima's Xbox-published action espionage title gains a lead actor and a new publisher.
REVENUE SURGEWardogs Steam launch beats Marathon and Helldivers 2
Wardogs has already generated more revenue than Marathon and is outperforming Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2 on Steam.
SURVIVAL ACTIONGACHIAKUTA: BREAKOUT launches in 2027
Com2uS reveals the survival action RPG will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series and PC next year.
CORRUPTED WORLDEdge of Memories launches November 5
Nacon and Midgar Studio announce the release of the action RPG Edge of Memories for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
GOTHIC ADVENTUREBloodstained sequel gets TGS 2026 trailer
A new look at Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement ahead of its 2027 release.
CRITIC SCOREResident Evil film tops Rotten Tomatoes video game movie rankings
Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil movie scores 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, beating Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
FIERY FOEMonster Hunter Wilds expansion reveals Teostra
Capcom shows off the fire-breathing Elder Dragon for the 2027 Ascendance expansion.
45 FPS NATIVEMinecraft now runs Black Ops 2 Hijacked map natively
A developer has ported the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Hijacked map into Minecraft using GPT-6 Astra, achieving around 45fps performance.
ARM EMULATIONValve adds FEX emulator to SteamOS for better Windows game support
Valve is rolling out a new compatibility layer called FEX to help Windows games run on the Steam Deck and Steam Frame, alongside the existing Proton tool.
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Wednesday, 16 September 2026
VOICE CHATChit Chat Party! launches on Switch 2 for $9.99
GungHo Online Entertainment and Alim release a voice-based party game on Nintendo's new console.
LIMITED TIMEDawnwalker director says time mechanic may not return
The Blood of Dawnwalker's divisive time mechanic may not be carried over to a sequel, according to the game director.
RETIREMENTCapcom scraps MH Wilds character edit fee
Monster Hunter Wilds will stop charging players to edit their character and Palico, removing a controversial microtransaction.