Esports
HUASOPEEK Studies Top Entries to Improve 9z's Competitive Standing
The Chilean rifler discusses learning from kyousuke and donk as 9z prepares for FISSURE Playground 3 following back-to-back group-stage exits.
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Esports
FL1T Discusses Reuniting with Jame and Role Changes in PARIVISION
Russian Counter-Strike player Evgenii "FL1T" Lebedev shared insights on Jame's updated leadership style and his own transition to supporting younger players.
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General Gaming
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Price Leaks at $59.99 USD
The Australian Nintendo Store briefly revealed pricing for the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake before the listing was removed. The digital version is priced at $94.95 AUD, which converts to approximately $59.99 USD and £49.99 GBP.
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General Gaming
Final Fantasy Resonance Developers Discuss Demo Reception and Release Details
Director Hiroto Furuya and Producer Keisuke Nakashima shared their thoughts on the positive reception of the Final Fantasy Resonance demo at PAX West 2026.
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Nintendo
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
Pokémon Champions launched on mobile in June, but The Pokémon Company restricts the mobile version from regional-level tournaments and above, requiring Switch hardware for high-level competition despite nearly identical cross-platform gameplay.
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General Gaming
Marvel's Wolverine Lady Deathstrike Design Sparks Fan Confusion With Psylocke
Marvel's Wolverine's launch trailer revealing Lady Deathstrike wielding a purple katana prompted fan speculation she was actually X-Men character Psylocke, leading Insomniac to clarify the character's identity on social media.
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General Gaming
Mega Man: Dual Override Impresses at Gamescom With Approachable Design and Polished Level Design
Capcom's upcoming platformer balances accessibility with classic Mega Man difficulty through checkpoints, optional Chips, and an Override mechanic, while maintaining the series' signature challenge.
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Esports
donk Reflects on Spirit's Back-to-Back Wins, Warns Against Complacency
After winning BLAST Open Porto and claiming another HLTV MVP award, Danil "donk" Kryshkovets emphasizes that maintaining top performance is harder than reaching it.
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General Gaming
Blood of Dawnwalker's Home Sweet Home Quest Offers Secret Ending and Legendary Rewards
Players can escape the nightmare or uncover a hidden ending in The Blood of Dawnwalker's Home Sweet Home quest, earning the Legendary Astrologer's Ring.
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General Gaming
Anime Fighting Simulator Codes for September 2026: Free Shards, Boosts, and Rewards
Redeem active codes in Anime Fighting Simulator to earn Tensei Shards, stat boosts, training speed boosts, and other rewards. New codes release regularly throughout the month.
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Gaming Industry and Business
The Sunday Papers: A Week of Gaming Writing and Industry Reflections
Rock Paper Shotgun's weekly roundup features explorations of online games, video game remakes, industry forecasts, and interviews with Fromsoftware's creative leadership.
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General Gaming
Deficit Blends Deus Ex and Escape from Butcher Bay Into a Promising Indie Immersive Sim
Developer Item42's upcoming immersive sim Deficit impresses with tactile melee combat and reactive physics, though its stealth system needs refinement before release.
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General Gaming
Frictional Games' Ontos Stands Out at Gamescom Opening Night Live
A 10-minute showcase of Ontos reveals the philosophical horror adventure's gameplay mechanics and unsettling premise, featuring protagonist Aditi navigating a repurposed Moon Hotel and confronting an experiment involving a rat-based consciousness upload.
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General Gaming
How to Fish Blends Fishing Sim with Chaotic Co-op Combat
The multiplayer fishing game How to Fish has gained traction among players seeking cooperative chaos, combining resource management, boss battles, and friendly-fire mechanics with absurdist humor.
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General Gaming
Spotify Wrapped 2026 Expected Early December
Spotify Wrapped 2026 is anticipated to release around December 3, continuing the platform's tradition of dropping its annual listening report in the first week of December.
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General Gaming
Halloween Asymmetrical PvP Game Silently Removes Sex Minigame After Early Access Launch
The Halloween game's deluxe edition early access included a closet minigame with sexual content that has been removed without patch notes, sparking player backlash and speculation about potential age-of-consent concerns.
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Gaming Industry and Business
GSC Game World Explains S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Release Decision: Fresh Feedback and Market Realities
At Gamescom 2026, GSC Game World's CEO explained why the studio released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 in its launch state, citing the need for fresh player feedback and challenging market conditions.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Gamescom 2026 draws 368,000 visitors as indie games and romance titles surge
PocketGamer.biz editors discuss key takeaways from Gamescom 2026, including rising competition in mobile gaming, the role of Roblox developers entering traditional platforms, and Sony Music's investment in Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo.
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