Frozen Afternoon Edition

Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

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The most consequential gaming stories, ranked by independent coverage and momentum.

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01

Mario Kart World Update to Add Classic Tracks for Free Later Today

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5 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

IGN GamesMario Kart World Update to Add Classic Tracks for Free Later Today (opens in a new tab)
Game InformerFree Mario Kart World Update Adds Some Vs. Classic Tracks Today (opens in a new tab)
TraxionMario Kart World adds 10 classic courses in free update (opens in a new tab)
Nintendo LifeMario Kart World Goes Retro In New Free Update, Launching Today (opens in a new tab)
Noisy PixelMario Kart World Free Update Adds 10 Classic Super Mario Kart Courses, Propeller Rally, and Turnip Rally Routes Today (opens in a new tab)

02

Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 Remakes Are Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Very Soon

5 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

5 SourcesUpdated 51d ago

First seen Sep 9, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT

03

Danganronpa 2x2 Kickstarts The Slayhem In January

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4 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

04

Monster Hunter Wilds Hits Nintendo Switch 2 This December

4 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

4 SourcesUpdated 51d ago

First seen Sep 9, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT

05

Plan for Emergence Day Today With the Full Gears of War: E-Day Achievements List

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

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06

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Is Coming to Switch 2 With a Discount for Existing Owners

3 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

3 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

07

Kirby and the World Beyond revealed for 2027 release

3 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

3 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

08

Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Arrives This December

3 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

3 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

09

Meccha Chameleon Sneaks Onto Nintendo Switch 2 Later Today

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3 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

10

Metroid Ravenous Announced, a Side-Scrolling Sequel to Metroid Dread

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3 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

11

iRacing Season 4 2026 released with key track updates, UI changes and car upgrades

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

2 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

12

'Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain' Is Real, And It's Coming To Switch 2

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

2 SourcesUpdated 51d ago

First seen Sep 9, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT

13

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026 Confirmed

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2 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

14

Marvelous announces RPG Eternal Anima for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

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2 SourcesFirst seen 52d ago

15

Mario Kart World Version 1.8.0 patch notes add SNES tracks & two Knockout Tours

Shacknews published this story during the current collection window.

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ShacknewsMario Kart World Version 1.8.0 patch notes add SNES tracks & two Knockout Tours (opens in a new tab)

16

Soulframe breaks down the process of breaking down weapons for Tempers

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 52d ago

MassivelyOPSoulframe breaks down the process of breaking down weapons for Tempers (opens in a new tab)

17

September 2026 Nintendo Direct pre-order roundup

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 52d ago

Nintendo EverythingSeptember 2026 Nintendo Direct pre-order roundup (opens in a new tab)

18

Who Are These Men?

Aftermath published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 52d ago

AftermathWho Are These Men? (opens in a new tab)

19

Spyro: A Realm Beyond Reveals First Look at Arcadian Vale, One of the Early Regions

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 52d ago

Noisy PixelSpyro: A Realm Beyond Reveals First Look at Arcadian Vale, One of the Early Regions (opens in a new tab)

20

BETBY bringing slots betting to esports for continuous gameplay

Esports Insider published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 52d ago

Esports InsiderBETBY bringing slots betting to esports for continuous gameplay (opens in a new tab)