Game News Round-Up - 18th September 2026

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• Resident Evil movie debuts as highest-rated video game adaptation: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/resident_evil_2026
• Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgård will play the lead role in Hideo Kojima’s Physint: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/pennywise-actor-bill-skarsgard-will-play-the-lead-role-in-hideo-kojimas-physint/
• Sony acknowledges PC games including Helldivers 2 disappear from UK Steam storefront, does not give reason why it has happened: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-responds-after-pc-games-including-helldivers-2-disappear-in-uk/
• Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back announced for PS5. Due for release in 2027: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/lollipop-chainsaw-2-back2back-announced-for-ps5
• Nex Playground announces $150m in new funding as hardware sales pass one million: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nex-playground-announces-150m-in-new-funding-as-hardware-sales-pass-one-million
• Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/hyper-light-drifter-developer-heart-machine-has-laid-off-the-majority-of-staff

Game News Round-Up - 17th September 2026

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• Sega confirms that Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will still get free characters in Year Two, starting with Bayonetta: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-confirms-that-sonic-racing-crossworlds-will-still-get-free-characters-in-year-two-starting-with-bayonetta/
• The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced that Resident Evil creator, Shinji Mikami, will be inducted into its Hall of Fame next year: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/shinji-mikami-to-be-inducted-into-the-aias-hall-of-fame-later-this-week
• 1312 Interactive raises $1m in seed funding round: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/1312-interactive-raises-1m-in-seed-funding-round
• Bohemia Interactive takes minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bohemia-interactive-takes-minority-stake-in-everwind-developer-enjoy-studio
• MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy may be closing down, according to reports: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mindseye-studio-build-a-rocket-boy-may-be-closing-down-according-to-reports/

Game News Round-Up - 16th September 2026

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• 007 First Light Switch 2 Edition Delayed to March 2027: https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-switch-2-delay
• Kingdom Hearts collaboration with Fortnite detailed: https://gameinformer.com/2026/09/15/kingdom-hearts-comes-to-fortnite-this-week
• Wardogs sells over 2 million units in five days: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/were-not-transparent-and-were-not-honest-says-bulkhead-ceo-after-wardogs-sells-2-million-units/
• Dice of Kalma hits a million downloads across mobile devices: https://www.pocketgamer.com/dice-of-kalma/one-million-downloads/

Game News Round-Up - 15th September 2026

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• Rayman Legends Retold Delayed to December 3rd: https://bsky.app/profile/rayman.ubisoft.com/post/3mvii5hjevq2u
• Roblox creators will soon be able to publish games on multiple platforms as standalone apps: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-creators-will-soon-be-able-to-publish-games-on-multiple-platforms-as-standalone-apps
• Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation: https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-netflix-sonic-tv-crazy-taxi-stranger-than-heaven-film
• Waiting list opens up for Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset: https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-frame-vr-price-where-how-to-buy
• Marathon's permanent PvE mode and next major update delayed to December days before launch, and Bungie's "moving away from a strict season schedule": https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-pve-mode-delay-bungie-major-update
• Worker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/worker-owned-studio-ko_op-confirms-layoffs
• Moss developer Polyarc Games announces closure: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/moss-developer-polyarc-games-announces-closure

Game News Round-Up - 14th September 2026

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• Blizzard announced Diablo 5 for 2029 release: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-announces-diablo-5-for-2029-release/
• Blizzard revealed open-world third person StarCraft shooter from ex-Far Cry boss Dan Hay. Planned for release in 2030: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-reveals-open-world-starcraft-shooter-from-ex-far-cry-boss/
• Blizzard announced animated Netflix Diablo series: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-announces-netflix-diablo-series-and-overwatch-could-be-next/
• Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a remixed version of vanilla World of Warcraft launching November 4: https://www.eurogamer.net/world-of-warcraft-forever-announced-blizzcon-2026-classic-plus
• YouTuber Emathiio Was Tackled On Stage At Roblox Conference Wearing T-Shirt That Said ‘Kids Deserve Better’: https://kotaku.com/youtuber-gets-tackled-on-stage-at-roblox-conference-wearing-t-shirt-that-says-kids-deserve-better-2000733753
• Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers: https://www.theverge.com/tech/994426/apple-iphone-game-controllers

Game News Round-Up - 11th September 2026

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• Ikea has released a Skyrim mod where players are accompanied by a Kallax shelving unit voiced by Matt Berry: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ikea-has-released-a-skyrim-mod-where-players-are-accompanied-by-a-kallax-shelving-unit-voiced-by-matt-berry/
• Project Dream, Rare’s SNES prototype which evolved into Banjo-Kazooie, has leaked after 30+ years: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/project-dream-rares-snes-prototype-which-evolved-into-banjo-kazooie-has-leaked-after-30-years/
• Switch 2 system update adds VRR support when docked, Switch 2 to Switch 2 system transfer and more: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-system-update-adds-vrr-support-when-docked-switch-2-to-switch-2-system-transfer-and-more/
• Hideo Kojima’s Physint has jumped from PlayStation to Xbox, after Kojima says Sony tried to cancel it: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideo-kojimas-physint-has-jumped-from-playstation-to-xbox-after-kojima-says-sony-tried-to-cancel-it/
• Ubisoft Steam games to no longer require the Connect launcher, in "initial step toward a smoother and more streamlined launch experience": https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-connect-steam-launcher-requirement-update
• Wardogs Sells a Million Copies and Blows Past 300k Concurrent Players on Launch Day: https://www.ign.com/articles/wardogs-surpasses-1-million-copies-sold-on-day-one-blows-past-300k-peak-concurrent-players-on-steam

Game News Round-Up - 10th September 2026

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• Mario Kart World gets a free update today adding 10 classic SNES tracks and two more Knockout Tours: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mario-kart-world-gets-a-free-update-today-adding-10-classic-snes-tracks-and-two-more-knockout-tours/
• Nintendo announces Metroid Ravenous, a new side-scrolling adventure. Releases for Switch 2 on January 28th 2027: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-announces-metroid-ravenous-a-new-side-scrolling-adventure/
• Sonic Racing CrossWorlds’ final free DLC character for Year 1 is Amigo from Samba de Amigo: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonic-racing-crossworlds-final-free-dlc-character-for-year-1-is-amigo-from-samba-de-amigo/
• Huge Steam leak shows achievement lists for hundreds of upcoming games, including Kingdom Hearts 4 and Persona 6: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-steam-leak-shows-achievement-lists-for-hundreds-of-upcoming-games-including-kingdom-hearts-4-and-persona-6/
• Star Fox Adventures is now available on NSO's Gamecube app: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/star-fox-adventures-is-coming-to-switch-2s-gamecube-collection-today/
• Lego Digital Play acquires mobile studio Offroad Games: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lego-digital-play-acquires-mobile-studio-offroad-games
• Epic Games Store to introduce age checks for R18+ games in Australia: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-games-store-to-introduce-age-checks-for-r18-games-in-australia
• Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley launch Nova Games Foundation to fund young designers: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/mark-cerny-and-geoff-keighley-launch-nova-games-foundation-to-fund-young-designers
• Keywords Studios combines multiple marketing businesses into global creative agency FreeAnimal: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/keywords-studios-combines-existing-marketing-teams-into-global-creative-agency-freeanimal
• Frontier Developments FY26 adjusted operating profit jumps 62% to £21.4m: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/frontier-developments-fy26-adjusted-operating-profit-jumps-62-to-214m
• Dave The Diver sales top 10 million: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/dave-the-diver-sales-top-10-million

Game News Round-Up - 9th September 2026

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• Nintendo is touring a Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-touring-a-zelda-40th-anniversary-concert-first-dates-and-venues-confirmed/
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A Painted Symphony will be performed at London's O2 Arena on Sunday, February 28, 2027, making it the venue’s first ever concert dedicated to a video game soundtrack: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/clair-obscurs-world-tour-adds-24-more-dates-for-2027-28-including-the-first-ever-video-game-concert-at-londons-o2/
• Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and Pro Controller announced: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-console-and-pro-controller-are-now-official-after-leaking-last-month/
• Nintendo shares the first gameplay and release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-shares-the-first-gameplay-and-release-date-for-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/
• Star Stable Entertainment reduces workforce by 20% to secure long-term future of its multiplayer horse adventure RPG: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/star-stable-entertainment-reduces-workforce-by-20-to-secure-long-term-future-of-its-multiplayer-horse-adventure-rpg
• FuturLab has laid off seven employees following the cancellation of a project unrelated to PowerWash Simulator: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/futurlab-cuts-staff-after-cancelling-non-powerwash-simulator-title

Game News Round-Up - 8th September 2026

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• Don't Nod warns it may not have enough funding to operate beyond January 2027: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dont-nod-warns-it-may-not-have-enough-funding-to-operate-beyond-january-2027
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Units on Launch Day: https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e260907.html
• The Exit 8 sales top three million: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/the-exit-8-sales-top-three-million

Game News Round-Up - 7th September 2026

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• Nintendo confirms 2 Nintendo Directs, including Zelda 40th Anniversary: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-confirms-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct/
• Valve staged its own Left 4 Dead 2 trailer "leak" to get around an ESRB ban, says former writer Chet Faliszek: https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-left-4-dead-2-trailer-leak-esrb-chet-faliszek
• Double Fine's first game since leaving Xbox is a comedy bus-driving sim called Thank You Bus Driver: https://www.eurogamer.net/double-fine-thank-you-bus-driver-first-game-post-xbox
• Square Enix wants to turn Final Fantasy 7 into "an IP with an ever-evolving future" beyond the FF7 Remake trilogy: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/square-enix-wants-to-turn-final-fantasy-7-into-an-ip-with-an-ever-evolving-future-beyond-the-ff7-remake-trilogy/
• The Blood of Dawnwalker has sold 1 million copies in just 3 days: https://www.eurogamer.net/blood-of-dawnwalker-1-million-sales-rebel-wolves