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Releases & announcementsDEVELOPING

September 2026 releases: new PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2 games listed

The XGTV UA YouTube channel listed games due in September 2026 for multiple platforms. The video names titles including Marvel's Wolverine, Valheim 1.0 and The Witcher 3 Remastered, and indicates platform availability for each entry.

  • XGTV UA uploaded a video listing September 2026 games and their platforms.
  • Marvel's Wolverine is listed for PS5 in the video.
1 sources78% confidence
XGTV UA
gamesDEVELOPING

Steam flooded with idler releases: 54 new 'idle' games in one week, many look similar

In the week ending September 6, 54 new games tagged “idler” launched on Steam. There are 4,314 idler-tagged titles on the platform overall; many recent releases include AI disclosures and share strikingly similar UIs and color choices.

  • In the week ending September 6, 54 new idler-tagged games launched on Steam.
  • There are 4,314 idler-tagged titles on Steam in total.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
Simulation gamesDEVELOPING

Inzoi director announces Canvastown multiplayer mode — shared online space for about 50 players

Inzoi director Hyungjin "Kjun" Kim announced a new multiplayer roleplaying mode called Canvastown where players control a single character and enter an 'AR Company' shared space to interact with roughly 50 people; Kim says Canvastown is a side project and the build still has many shortcomings.

  • Hyungjin "Kjun" Kim announced Canvastown, a mode where players roleplay a single character in Inzoi.
  • Canvastown uses an 'AR Company' shared space where Kim says around 50 people can interact in one channel.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
GamingDEVELOPING

Ashly Burch says she has 270+ hours in Slay the Spire 2 and prefers distinct, non‑stoic characters

Actor and writer Ashly Burch says she logged 270 hours in early-access Slay the Spire 2. In a Steam Deck feature interview she named detective favourites, discussed cosy games and criticized the prevalence of stoic protagonists in games.

  • Ashly Burch reports 270 hours in Slay the Spire 2 on Steam.
  • She cites Return of the Obra Dinn and Chants of Sennaar as detective favourites.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
co-op gamesDEVELOPING

Dumb Ways to Build launches on Xbox Series X|S with cross-platform support

Xbox announced the launch of Dumb Ways to Build, a 1–4 player physics-based co-op construction game. The release is available on Xbox Series X|S and the official description states the title includes cross-platform support.

  • Dumb Ways to Build is available on Xbox Series X|S.
  • The title is a physics-based co-op game for 1–4 players focusing on dangerous construction jobs.
1 sources92% confidence
Xbox
gamesDEVELOPING

PlayStation reveals Bluey's Happy Snaps — releases October 15 with co-op and Deluxe mode

PlayStation announced Bluey's Happy Snaps, set to release on 15 October (organiser timezone: unspecified). Two players can play as Bluey and Bingo in real locations from the show and take photos; preordering the Deluxe Edition includes the “Here Come the Grannies!” game mode at no extra cost.

  • Bluey's Happy Snaps will release on 15 October (organiser timezone: unspecified) for PS5 and PS4, PlayStation says.
  • Two players can play as Bluey and Bingo using “Dad's old camera” to capture moments across real locations from the show.
1 sources92% confidence
PlayStation
GamingCORROBORATED

HORSE CLUB Ride West launches October 9, 2026: open‑world Wild West horse adventure on PS5 and more

Wild River Games set the release date for HORSE CLUB Ride West — an open‑world Wild West horseback adventure — for October 9, 2026. Official listings confirm a PS5 version with DualSense trigger effect, ports to Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PC/Steam, six rideable horses, Western riding disciplines and a soundtrack by Grammy winner Winifred Phillips.

  • HORSE CLUB Ride West launches on October 9, 2026 for PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PC/Steam.
  • The game features 6 unique rideable horses with developable traits and Western riding disciplines (barrel racing, pole bending).
4 sources92% confidence
Wild River Games (official)
GamingCORROBORATED

Square Enix Sets FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION Release Date: April 8, 2027

During PlayStation’s State of Play, Square Enix revealed a release date and new gameplay for FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, confirming launch on April 8, 2027. The title will release physically and digitally on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store), with Early Access noted.

  • Square Enix confirmed FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION will launch on April 8, 2027.
  • The title will release on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store/Xbox on PC).
4 sources92% confidence
Square Enix / FINAL FANTASY Portal (NA)
MoviesCORROBORATED

Shyamalan–Sparks Romance 'Remain' Debuts Trailer Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor — Release Feb 14, 2027

Warner Bros. released the first trailer for Remain, a collaboration between M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor, and is scheduled to open in theaters on February 14, 2027.

  • Warner Bros. released the first trailer for Remain, a collaboration between M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks.
  • Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a reclusive architect and Phoebe Dynevor plays the woman who draws him into a deadly mystery.
2 sources88% confidence
The Hollywood Reporter Movies
controllersDEVELOPING

SteelSeries Aeon Pro — premium controller with dual dock for Xbox and PC and $260 price

SteelSeries' Aeon Pro is a controller that uses a dual dock to let users switch between Xbox and PC without re-pairing. It features Hall-effect thumbsticks, four back paddles, an OLED screen and is priced at $260/£230/€260.

  • The Aeon Pro’s dock includes two USB inputs so Xbox and PC can be connected simultaneously and switched without re-pairing.
  • The controller is priced at $260/£230/€260.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
GamingCORROBORATED

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered launches September 29, 2026; new Songs of the Past expansion revealed

CD PROJEKT RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will launch September 29, 2026 as a free upgrade for qualifying owners. A teaser for the paid expansion Songs of the Past, set to release in 2027, debuted at gamescom and introduces the new region Letten.

  • CD PROJEKT RED confirmed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will launch on September 29, 2026 as a free upgrade for qualifying owners.
  • Remastered will add upgraded visuals, ray-tracing/path-tracing, revamped animations, new finishers, reworked skill trees and transmogrification.
4 sources92% confidence
CD PROJEKT RED (official newsroom)
GamingCORROBORATED

White House removes 'Build the Wall' Tetris‑style game after Tetris Company objects

The White House removed the Tetris‑style game 'Build the Wall' from its website after Tetris Company said it was not involved and stressed it takes copyright infringement seriously. Other parody games such as Flappy Bill, Rio Run, Supply Line and Trump Savings Tycoon remain available on the site.

  • The White House removed the Tetris‑style 'Build the Wall' game; a 404 now appears in its place.
  • Tetris Company said it was not involved in making Build the Wall and that it takes copyright infringement very seriously.
4 sources86% confidence
Rock Paper Shotgun
reviews & releasesDEVELOPING

Persona series director says Persona 4 Revival localisation team was key to the script

At Gamescom, Persona series director Kazuhisa Wada said localisation teams were involved early in development of Persona 4 Revival and helped refine the script. Wada said core character content was not changed, but some lines were tweaked to better convey characters' intentions.

  • Kazuhisa Wada said the core of the characters in Persona 4 Revival was not changed, though some lines were tweaked to clarify intentions.
  • Wada noted Yosuke’s lines remain the same but a few parts were made "a little bit more gentle."
1 sources86% confidence
Eurogamer
remakes and releasesCORROBORATED

Atlus will likely remake Persona 1 and 2, says producer Kazuhisa Wada

Series producer Kazuhisa Wada told Rock Paper Shotgun that Atlus will "probably eventually" remaster or remake Persona 1 and 2 for cultural preservation. The interview and commentary also highlighted remaining Atlus titles tied to older hardware, including PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games and a Nintendo 3DS exclusive.

  • Kazuhisa Wada told Rock Paper Shotgun Atlus will "probably eventually" remaster or remake Persona 1 and 2.
  • Persona: Revelations released on PlayStation in 1996; it saw a 2009 PSP reissue and a 1999 PC port never released in the west.
2 sources86% confidence
PC Gamer
Artificial IntelligenceDEVELOPING

OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra — designed to perform complex professional tasks, hints at possible AGI

OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, aimed at autonomously carrying out complex professional tasks inside work applications. President Greg Brockman called it a "generation leap" and suggested Astra might meet AGI criteria, leaving final judgment to the community.

  • OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, designed to autonomously carry out complex professional work.
  • Astra scored 98% on FrontierMath Tier 4 and 99.9% on ARC-AGI-3, according to OpenAI.
1 sources90% confidence
ITC.ua
Cloud gamingDEVELOPING

Xbox caps cloud gaming for Game Pass: Ultimate subscribers limited to 15 hours monthly

Xbox said it will limit monthly cloud gaming time for Game Pass subscribers starting in November. Ultimate plan holders will have 15 hours per month; Premium 10 hours and Essential 5 hours, after which users must purchase extra cloud playtime.

  • Xbox will limit Game Pass cloud gaming time from November for subscribers.
  • Ultimate gets 15 hours/month; Premium 10 hours; Essential 5 hours.
1 sources93% confidence
BBC Technology
Incident analysisDEVELOPING

GTA 6 gameplay leak: XGTV UA reviews timeline, alleged motives and Rockstar response

The Ukrainian channel XGTV UA examined the leaked GTA 6 gameplay videos, the alleged leak method, the hacker's stated demands and Rockstar Games' response. The video presents a timeline, describes footage from the leak and discusses who might be behind the breach.

  • XGTV UA divides the GTA 6 leak into: footage review, leak timeline, alleged hacker motives and Rockstar reaction.
  • The review of footage in the leaked clips begins around 2:38 in the video timeline.
1 sources78% confidence
XGTV UA
GamingDEVELOPING

Monopoly Go launches The Simpsons crossover event running June 3–July 29

Monopoly Go is rolling out an official crossover with The Simpsons from June 3 to July 29. The event features narrative-driven Episodes, limited-time sticker sets, over 50 Simpsons-themed Chance cards, themed shutdowns and heists, and an animated short created with the show's creative team.

  • Monopoly Go is running an official The Simpsons crossover from June 3 to July 29.
  • The event includes narrative Episodes, limited-time sticker sets, minigames and an animated short.
1 sources83% confidence
VG247
GamingDEVELOPING

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma — Gillian Anderson plays reclusive Final Girl in queer slasher remake plot

Jane Schoenbrun's Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma follows a young indie filmmaker who seeks the original Final Girl and finds fantasy and reality collapsing. Gillian Anderson stars as Billy Presley; the film screened at Cannes and opens in UK and Ireland on 21 August.

  • A young indie filmmaker seeks the original Final Girl to direct a Camp Miasma origin reboot.
  • Gillian Anderson stars as Billy Presley, living in the disused camp and repeatedly watching a 35mm print.
1 sources91% confidence
The Guardian Film