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Sonic Boss: Franchise Is Like My Own Son
Takashi Iizuka reflects on 35 years of Sonic, calling the franchise his 'son' and highlighting Sonic Adventure and the 2020 movie as key moments.
Rockstar's GTA 6 Modding Rules: What You Need to Know
Rockstar reiterates strict modding guidelines ahead of GTA 6, banning story/character mods and requiring approved storefronts for monetized mods. Free mods are still okay, but the community is worried.
Helldivers 2 Disables Team-Killing DSS Eagle Storm
Arrowhead Game Studios has temporarily deactivated the DSS Eagle Storm buff after months of friendly fire complaints, promising a rework.
Cozy Dressmaking Sim Outranks Diablo 4 on Steam Top Sellers
Dressmaker, a cozy indie sim from Cozy Lives, launched yesterday, hit 96% Overwhelmingly Positive reviews, and climbed to ninth on Steam's global top sellers, beating Diablo 4.
Stellar Blade Dev Shift Up Once Had Only 3 Months of Cash Left
Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim reveals the studio nearly ran out of money while making Stellar Blade, surviving thanks to Nikke and a late Sony publishing deal.
Halo Studios Shut Down Before It Could Make a Single Original Game
Xbox has handed the Halo franchise to Call of Duty publisher Activision and laid off 268 staff, ending Halo Studios before it ever shipped an original title.
Early Access Dominates Steam's Top 10 of 2026
Six of Steam's top 10 best-rated 2026 releases are early access graduates, with Palworld and Valheim leading the pack according to Steam250.
Resident Evil Director Reveals Surprising 1917 Inspiration
Zach Cregger says his new Resident Evil movie was structurally inspired by Sam Mendes' Oscar-winning war film 1917, blending it with Evil Dead 2 energy.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 First Look Teases Night City Bloodbath
Netflix drops a sneak peek at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, premiering October 20. The clip shows new heroes in a deadly job gone wrong, with Clancy Brown voicing Weak Kingsley.
Wardogs Early Access Price to Rise to $59.99, Dev Says 'Don't Buy It' If You Disagree
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer defends scaling pricing for Wardogs: $40 now, $49.99 in 12 months, $59.99 in 24 months. He tells unhappy players to wait or skip it.
Halo Cinematic Director Promoted and Laid Off in Same Week
Josh Daniels, former Halo Studios cinematic director, says he was promoted and laid off in the same week amid Xbox's sweeping layoffs, which have cut 268 more jobs.
Blizzard: StarCraft Won't Be Xbox Exclusive, But Details Are Scarce
Blizzard confirms its upcoming StarCraft shooter won't be exclusive to Xbox, but refuses to say which platforms it will hit. The game is expected around 2030.
GTA 6's $1M Vice City Billboard Takes Over Miami
Rockstar has erected a massive 'welcome to Vice City' sign on the Kaseya Center in Miami, costing $1 million, as part of GTA 6's marketing push.
Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Concerned About Obsidian's Future Under Bethesda
Larian's Michael Douse worries about Obsidian's independence as Bethesda takes over management, amid Xbox layoffs and a mysterious Fallout collab.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Switch 2 Cozy Edition Pre-Order: Why You Should Skip It
The Switch 2 Cozy Edition is up for pre-order at $49.99, but it's just a download code in a box with the same extras as the original. The Switch version is $20 cheaper and the Switch 2 upgrade is free.
Kick an Uma Codes (September 2026): Free Uma & Carats
Grab these working Kick an Uma codes for free Uma and Carats. Redeem them easily to boost your cash and progress faster in this Roblox game.
Nintendo Switch 2 Hits Record Low Price at Smyths Toys
Smyths Toys has dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 to £354.99, its lowest price yet, weeks ahead of Black Friday. The deal also includes a PowerA Slim Case for £10.
Nintendo Turns 137: From Playing Cards to Gaming Royalty
Nintendo celebrates its 137th anniversary today, marking a journey from a small Kyoto playing card shop in 1889 to one of the world's most beloved gaming companies.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: 100-Hour Runs and Tons of New Game Plus Content
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the finale of the FF7 remake trilogy packs so much that one playthrough can't show it all, with runs easily topping 100 hours.
Control Resonant PS5 Pro Modes Revealed: 4K60, 4K30 Ray Tracing
Remedy details Control Resonant's PS5 and PS5 Pro performance modes, DualSense features, and a 25-35 hour campaign ahead of launch.
PlayStation Hong Kong's Fall Adventure Sale Is Live With 1,776 Deals
PlayStation Store's Hong Kong 'Fall Adventure' sale runs until October 7, with 1,776 games and add-ons discounted, including Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Xbox Cuts 268 More Jobs, Merges Obsidian, Shifts Halo to Activision
Xbox has laid off 268 more employees, merged Obsidian into Bethesda, and put Activision in charge of Halo, as it nears completion of 3,200 planned cuts.
Graveyard Keeper 2 Launches Today: More Grisly Crafting Awaits
Graveyard Keeper 2 is out today, bringing back the morbid crafting fans loved—like making church candles from dead bodies.
Gabe Newell's Mongolian Throat Singing? CS Co-Creator Spills Valve Tales
Counter-Strike co-creator Minh 'Gooseman' Le reveals that Valve employees once endured daily psychic damage from Gabe Newell's fixation on Mongolian throat singing.