Read the latest gaming news, from new game announcements and updates to platform news, esports and industry developments.
Nintendo will host a 30-minute special direct on September 8 celebrating four decades of The Legend of Zelda franchise, featuring updates on the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 and non-game initiatives including the live-action movie.
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Crytek has cut jobs at its Istanbul and Frankfurt locations, affecting at least 30 employees across quality assurance, publishing, and social media teams, according to reporting from Insider Gaming.
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Lightmap and Cubic Games have released Pixel Gun 2 on iOS and Android, marking the sequel to the 2013 hit Pixel Gun 3D, which has accumulated over 300 million downloads and generated more than $230 million in bookings.
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The UK has established a Creative Trade Forum to help creative businesses including video games developers expand internationally and build commercial partnerships, backed by £145bn in annual industry contribution.
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CornflowerBlue has revealed Lightspeed Lina, a fast‑paced 3D action adventure platformer slated for PC release.
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Dovetail Games has announced Train Sim World 7: Tadami Line, an upcoming route add-on developed by Union Workshop that will launch on September 29, 2026.
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Warframe's rotating Incarnon weapons for Week 2 include four new Genesis options. Here's how to obtain them and what the full rotation cycle offers.
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Shacknews has released an interactive map via Shackmaps to help players navigate The Blood of Dawnwalker and locate key items, locations, and resources throughout the vampire adventure.
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A Shacknews critic argues that fishing mini-games are overused in genres where they don't belong, citing recent additions to Destiny 2 and Delta Force as examples of unnecessary padding.
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Digital Extremes' limited-time event offers exclusive rewards and one-time narrative content tied to the journey to Tau.
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Wardogs' innovative forward operating base system and logistics-focused gameplay have players rethinking what large-scale multiplayer combat could offer, with the game entering early access September 10.
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The latest edition of Shacknews Evening Reading arrives live from PAX West, highlighting GDQ's Hotfix shows and a new OC ReMix album featuring modern roguelikes like Hades.
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Developer Miguel Garcia Gonzalez discusses how his Apple Vision Pro apps blend curiosity-driven design with factual content to create engaging educational experiences.
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Square Enix has announced its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth lineup, featuring playable demos of Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Final Fantasy Resonance, alongside Kingdom Hearts 4, Dragon Quest titles, and character meet-and-greets at Makuhari Messe from September 17–21.
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Double Fine Productions has revealed Thank You Bus Driver, a comedic job simulation where players drive passengers to their destinations while enforcing arbitrary rules through slapping. The game marks the studio's first announcement since parting ways with Xbox.
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Capcom has announced the release date for Arjun, the second Year 4 DLC character for Street Fighter 6. The police officer-turned-fugitive will launch October 13 for players with the Year 4 Character Pass or Ultimate Pass.
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The free-to-play survival shooter Once Human has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, complete with Day One availability on Xbox Game Pass, cross-play, cross-progression, and Xbox Play Anywhere integration.
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PlayStation Store listings for GTA 6 indicate a midnight local time regional rollout, sparking social media discussion about region-switching on Xbox.
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