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Pokémon Pro Vomits at Event, Pleads for Shower Power
A Pokémon VGC champion says a fellow player's stench made him throw up at the 2026 Baltimore Regional Championships, sparking a heated debate about hygiene at gaming events.

Coinbase Teases Pokémon TCG Digital Pack Opening
Coinbase is developing a digital pack-opening service for Pokémon TCG, letting users rip packs on their phone and vault or ship physical cards. Details are scarce.

007 First Light Free DLC Arrives October 2
IO Interactive teases free DLC for 007 First Light, launching Thursday, October 2. Likely the Aston Martin Valhalla update, but details remain under wraps.

UFO 50: The Game That Stole 700 Hours From Blue Prince's Cre…
This highlights the enduring appeal of UFO 50 and gives players insight into the tastes of a celebrated indie developer, potentially driving interest in the games he recommends.

GTA 6's Game of the Year Dreams Could Be Derailed by This One Date
GTA 6 might miss The Game Awards eligibility window this year, according to Alanah Pearce. We break down why timing could kill its GOTY chances and what Rockstar could do.

God of War Creator Slams Harassment of Laufey Director
David Jaffe defends Ariel Lawrence after his viral criticism led to online harassment, clarifying his personal issues while condemning attacks on her.

Diablo 4 Won't Die When Diablo 5 Arrives, Director Promises
Diablo 4 director Brent Gibson assures fans that support for the game will continue well after Diablo 5 launches, with new content like the Amazon class still coming.
Witcher 3 Remastered: Simulate Witcher 2 Save Explained
Not sure whether to simulate a Witcher 2 save in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt: Remastered? Here's everything that changes when you flip that switch.
Evercade Nexus Hands-On: Blaze's Retro Line-Up Steps Up
Blaze's new Evercade Nexus handheld looks set to be the company's most impressive hardware yet, according to a hands-on preview.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Tickets Go on Sale in Europe This Week
Nintendo has announced that tickets for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert in London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, and Glasgow will go on sale on Wednesday, with more countries to follow.
Witcher 3 Devs Talk Remaster and Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red developers open up about remastering The Witcher 3, overhauling combat, and creating the new Songs of the Past content.
Witcher 3 Remastered: Best Console Graphics Mode
Wondering which graphics mode to pick in The Witcher 3 Remastered on console? Here's the breakdown of Performance vs Ray Tracing across platforms.
CD Projekt Red Admits Witcher 3 Gameplay Was 'Obviously' the Weakest Part
CD Projekt Red's Paweł Sasko reveals that the team overhauled The Witcher 3's gameplay because it was 'obviously' the weakest part of the game.

Guild Wars 2: Under Pressure in Visions of Eternity
Massively OP's MJ returns to Guild Wars 2's Visions of Eternity, exploring the new Leyspring Hollows while continuing the hunt for Vloxx and fighting to establish a foothold.

Steam's Discounts Page Goes Algorithmic in 2027
Valve is replacing the manual calendar on Steam's Discounts & Events page with an algorithm in early 2027, aiming to show 10x more games and boost visibility for discounted titles.
GTA 6 Map Is Officially Twice the Size of GTA 5
Rockstar confirms GTA 6's map is the biggest it has ever built "by some degree" — roughly twice the size of GTA 5 — and it comes with hurricanes and tropical storms.

What Was Your First MMORPG Character? Share Your Story!
We all started somewhere in the MMORPG genre. Do you remember your very first character? Share your story and join the nostalgia trip.

Last Epoch Season 5 Rage of the Frostborn: Win a Free Steam Key
Last Epoch's Season 5, Rage of the Frostborn, launches in two days. Eleventh Hour Games is giving away Steam keys for the full game in a raffle.

NC America Exec: MMORPG Genre's 'Low Moment' Won't Last
NC America VP Merv Lee Kwai addresses the MMORPG genre's 'low moment' and shares what success looks like for Aion 2.

Diablo IV Seasons Will Continue Even After Diablo V Arrives
Blizzard confirms Diablo IV will keep getting seasonal content even after Diablo V launches, as long as players keep showing up to play it.

Is RF Online Next a Real Game or Just Hype?
A first look at RF Online Next, the mecha MMO that has players asking whether it's a genuine game or just flashy promises.

NetEase Files Trademark for 'ECC: Redline' — New MMORPG Incoming?
NetEase has trademarked 'ECC: Redline' with the USPTO, sparking speculation about a possible new MMORPG from the studio.

Stars Reach Devs Tease Professions and Combat Updates
Raph Koster admits players are waiting for gameplay loops as Stars Reach promises professions and combat improvements are coming soon during early access.

Destiny 2, Aion 2, and More: Your MMO News Roundup
The latest Massively OP podcast covers Destiny 2, Monsters & Memories, Aion 2, Dune Awakening, Elder Scrolls Online, and Wizard101, plus adventures in LOTRO, Fallout 76, and Diablo III.