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Bethesda Shuts Down Viral AI-Made Fallout: New York Fan Game
A fan-made Fallout game built with Claude AI and set in New York was taken down after ZeniMax issued a cease-and-desist. The creator isn't happy.
Kratos Actor: God of War Laufey Bridges Greek Era and 2018 Reboot
Christopher Judge says God of War Laufey will explain how Kratos changed from a cold Greek warrior into the caring father fans know, calling it a crucial missing link.
God of War Fans Cry Double Standard Over Male vs Female Character Models
A viral social media post accuses God of War's developers of a modeling double standard — faithfully recreating male actors' faces while female characters allegedly lose that treatment.
God of War: Laufey Pre-Orders Live, Physical Disc Confirmed
Sony and Santa Monica Studio have opened pre-orders for God of War: Laufey, with the standard edition priced at HK$388 and a physical disc release officially confirmed.
Steam's 2026 Revenue to Top $20B After Record September
Steam's September 2026 revenue hit $1.7B, up 13% year-over-year, and with a massive Q4 lineup, the platform is set to surpass $20B for the first time.
Sony's PS5 Pro Lottery Demands 60 Hours of Play - Is This Fair?
Sony Japan's anti-scalper lottery for PS5 Pro requires 60 hours of gameplay, sparking debate about brand loyalty tests for buying hardware at full price.
Valve's Steam Frame Update Boosts Battery Life by 12%
Valve's latest SteamOS update for Steam Frame brings up to 12% better battery life, eye tracking accessibility, and improved streaming reliability.
Airbnb Host Uses AI Fake To Demand $1,700 From Guest
A Redditor was asked to pay $1,700 for an overflowing toilet, but the photo evidence was AI-generated. The case was resolved in their favor.
Micro Center Now Makes You Sign a Form to Buy an RTX 5090 Prebuilt
Micro Center is reportedly requiring customers buying prebuilt PCs with RTX 5090s to sign a declaration promising not to export the GPU, plus show ID. Here's what that means for you.
Steam 2026 Autumn Sale Is Live: Monster Hunter Rise 90% Off, Persona 3 Reload Hits New Low
Steam's 2026 Autumn Sale runs until October 9, with Monster Hunter Rise at 90% off and Persona 3 Reload, FF7 Rebirth, ARC Raiders and Dune: Awakening hitting new historical lows.
Steam秋季特卖惊现80%折扣乌龙！《暗星铁律》开发团队急喊：设错了
Steam秋季特卖期间，《暗星铁律》意外出现80%史低折扣，开发团队紧急公告称这是设置错误，原计划仅20%优惠，已联系Steam客服修正。
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Free Demo Out Now on All Platforms
Konami has launched a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, and your save carries over to the full game when it launches October 15, 2026.
AI-Made Fallout: New York Pulled After Bethesda C&D
The viral AI-generated Fallout: New York browser game has been taken offline after Bethesda parent ZeniMax issued a cease and desist. The creator remains defiant.
MTG Reality Fracture: Top 10 Most Valuable Cards Revealed
Jace's Echoverse reshapes Magic's multiverse in Reality Fracture. These are the priciest cards from prerelease weekend, led by Omnipresence at $1,000.
Modder Corrupts Own Total War Mod in AI Uprising
Veteran modder Venris deliberately corrupted his popular Total War: Warhammer III mod, SFO: Grimhammer III, to block unauthorized AI-generated reuploads and threatens to make it private.
PS5 Slim Teardown Reveals Replaceable CMOS Battery and New Cooling
A console technician's teardown of the latest PS5 Slim model shows a replaceable CMOS battery and revised cooling, changes he calls 'much more interesting than it looks.'
Star Wars Galactic Racer Dev to Talk Shop at UK Games Event
Fuse Games CEO will discuss the October racing game Star Wars Galactic Racer at Game Republic New Horizons in Middlesbrough.
Blizzard Cracks Down on Real-Money Trading in WoW Forever Beta
Blizzard bans botters and gold buyers in WoW Forever beta, warns that RMT will lead to suspensions or permanent closures.
Lisa DualSense Pre-Orders Are Live: Grab Yours Now
Pre-orders for the Lisa Limited Edition DualSense controller are now live at various retailers. The controller launches on October 30 and costs $84/£74.99.
KCD2 Dev Wants GTA 6 to Make Games Pricier
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klíma hopes GTA 6's success leads to higher game prices, even though he doesn't understand the series' appeal and won't play it.
Street Fighter Movie Sneaks in Epic Evo Moment 37 Nod
The upcoming Street Fighter film will feature a cameo from FGC legend Justin Wong with a '37' tattoo, referencing the legendary Evo Moment 37. The movie hits theaters on October 16.
Steam Set to Smash $20 Billion This Year After Record September
Analyst Alinea reports Steam had its best September ever with $1.6 billion in revenue, putting Valve's store on track to exceed $20 billion for the first time in 2026.
PlayStation Store's 'Girlfriend Drop-Off Zone' Sign Removed After Backlash
A Taiwan PlayStation concept store has taken down a sign labeling a seating area as a 'girlfriend drop-off zone' after it sparked heated debate online.
Black Myth: Wukong Returns to CCTV With Donnie Yen Narration
China's national broadcaster spotlighted Black Myth: Wukong in a National Day martial arts special, narrated by Donnie Yen and blending AI recreations of the Destined One with real kung fu masters.