Valheim devs finally get around to reading 5 years of player feedback, let you remap dodge key
Valheim developers have introduced key rebinding options, including a single-tap dodge key, after five years of player feedback.
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Video game releases, updates and studio news — from platform and studio newsrooms (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam) and established gaming publications. Page 23 of 35: briefings 661-690, published Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026.
I have officially made Grand Theft Auto 5 good by turning it into a golf sim
A modder has transformed Grand Theft Auto V into a street golf simulator using the Street Golf mod, enabling unconventional gameplay in Los Santos.
Epic boss Tim Sweeney says the EU's social media ban for under-13s 'would be terrible for the next generation of humanity'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized the EU KIDS Act for banning social media under 13 and limiting access for teens, calling it harmful to creativity and expression.
Backrooms director & Portal superfan Kane Parsons spotted visiting Valve for the second time this year
Backrooms director Kane Parsons visited Valve’s Bellevue headquarters for the second time this year, fueling speculation about a potential Portal film adaptation under his leadership.
Escape a roundabout as a stoned tuk-tuk driver in Zero Parades' free Director’s Cut update, which will add about 40,000 new words to the RPG next month
Zero Parades will receive a free Director’s Cut update on October 1, adding 40,000 new words, new scenes, and behind-the-scenes features to the RPG ahead of its console release.
Gears of War: E-Day Has Gone Gold, Pre-Install Begins September 29, Full PC Specifications Revealed
Gears of War: E-Day has reached the final development stage, with pre-installs starting September 29 and Early Access on October 1 ahead of the October 6 launch.
Industry vet who worked on Ultima Online says the next big thing needs to have 'sh*tty graphics' to escape the doom of rising development costs
Industry veteran Raph Koster argues rising development costs and stagnant game prices threaten studios, urging a new platform with deliberately low-end graphics to reset industry economics.
The lead developer of the PS5 Linux project has abandoned ship: 'It is just a bunch of noobs using LLMs and writing hacks they don't even understand':
The lead developer of the PS5 Linux project has stepped away, citing frustration with the community and the loss of a critical hypervisor bug to Sony.
iBuyPower RDY Scale B06 review
The iBuyPower RDY Scale B06 offers a budget gaming PC with an RTX 5060 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, but its single-channel RAM and 1TB SSD limit performance despite a competitive price when discounted.
All audio log locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 introduces audio logs as quest items to uncover scattered across the map, with new sets released periodically to deepen the narrative.
Critical Role Campaign 4 Officially Introduces a Steamy New Romance
Critical Role’s Campaign 4 introduces its first confirmed romance between Kattigan Vale and Murray Mag’nesson in episode 34, fulfilling the fifth pillar of kissing.
Twitch CEO expects GTA 6 online multiplayer will launch next year, which if accurate would leave only the PC port's arrival point up in the air
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy expects GTA 6’s online multiplayer to launch in 2027, though Rockstar has not confirmed this timing.
LG UltraGear 25G590B review
LG’s UltraGear 25G590B claims the first 1,000 Hz 1080p gaming monitor, targeting esports pros despite modest specs and high system demands.
Dishonored's Harvey Smith named his new studio Black Pony Immersive so people would stop asking him to work on other genres: 'Specialising on what you love is n
Harvey Smith named his new studio Black Pony Immersive to signal a clear focus on immersive sims, rejecting pressure to work on genres outside his team’s expertise.
FF14's new roguelike mode's leaderboards were accidentally encouraging players to min-max all the fun out of it, so it'll be 'postponing the start of Crucible R
Square Enix has delayed the Crucible of the Unbroken’s leaderboard season after players exploited scoring mechanics to min-max results, undermining the mode’s intended design.
Nex Playground announces $150m in new funding as hardware sales pass one million
Nex Playground secures $150m in funding as its active console sales surpass one million units and subscriber base nears one million.
Co-op roguelite Shape of Dreams launches today on PS5
Shape of Dreams launches today on PS5 alongside The Starless Path, its largest update featuring new content, mechanics, and cross-play support.
WoW Forever dataminers have dug up set bonuses, which are interesting even on low-level gear
Dataminers reveal new set bonuses for *World of Warcraft: Forever*, including unique effects for low-level gear and raid sets, arriving with the beta.
The leakers disagree, but we might just get one AMD-shaped mid-range GPU through all of 2027
AMD is expected to release only one next-generation GPU in 2028, likely a mid-range model tied to Xbox Project Helix, while Nvidia may not launch any new GPUs until 2028.
Action Roguelite Shape of Dreams Launches on XBOX Today With its Biggest Update Yet
Shape of Dreams launches on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass and a major update, The Starless Path, introducing new content and a ninth Traveler.
Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff
Heart Machine, developer of Hyper Light Drifter, has laid off most staff after a publisher withdrew funding for an unannounced title, leaving the studio's future uncertain.
20 Years Ago, Sega Introduced the World to Its Greatest Hero of All Time
Twenty years ago, Sega launched Yakuza on PlayStation 2, introducing Kazuma Kiryu and Kamurocho to the world. The gritty yet goofy crime drama became a cult classic before later remakes revived its popularity.
Konami's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Plays Like.a Dream
Konami’s *Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse* revives the classic side-scrolling action with modern refinements, starring Rose Belmont and debuting next month across multiple platforms.
33 Years Ago, 'X-Files' Introduced Its Weirdest Character in the Most Perfect Way Possible
The Cigarette Smoking Man debuted silently in *The X-Files* pilot, becoming a central figure, while Deep Throat’s cryptic introduction in episode two shaped the show’s conspiracy-driven narrative.
30 Years Ago, a Japanese Sci-Fi Fantasy Spinoff Quietly Transformed RPGs Forever
Thirty years ago, *Revelations: Persona* redefined role-playing games by shifting focus to high school students battling personal demons, departing from apocalyptic stakes and establishing a template for accessible...
Endless Legend 2 review
Endless Legend 2 expands the sci-fantasy 4X genre with a dying world, shifting coastlines, and Amplitude’s signature creative design, arriving September 17, 2026 for $50.
Get a good look at Control Resonant's otherworldly bosses in a PC Gaming Show exclusive extended interview
Remedy’s Control Resonant, the ARPG sequel, expands Manhattan’s surreal threats with gravity-flipping gameplay and open-world boss encounters, launching September 24.
Magic: The Gathering Officially Reveals the Ur-Dragon's New Commander Replacement
Magic: The Gathering introduces The Ur-Sphinx as a new Commander in the Reality Fracture set, replicating the controversial Eminence ability from The Ur-Dragon to enable powerful persistent effects from the Command Zone.
Marathon creative director shoots down rumored merge with Destiny 2: 'Please don't believe everything you read online'
Marathon creative director Julia Nardin dismissed rumors of a Destiny-Marahton IP merger as false, affirming both franchises remain independent despite shared Bungie heritage.
'The best videogame movie' ever? The first reviews of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil adaptation are absolutely glowing
Early reviews for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie, releasing September 18, hail it as the best video game adaptation ever, praising its fresh approach and horror authenticity.