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Sunday, September 20, 2026.

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

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01

Virtue and a Sledgehammer launches October 27

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GematsuVirtue and a Sledgehammer launches October 27 (opens in a new tab)
Noisy PixelNarrative Exploration Game ‘Virtue and a Sledgehammer’ Launches October 27, Free Steam Demo Available (opens in a new tab)
PC GamerVirtue and a Sledgehammer announces October 27 release date with another banger of a trailer (opens in a new tab)

02

Industrial noir occult turn-based RPG WANE announced for PC

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03

Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

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04

Ball x Pit reveals “Risen Babylon” expansion

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05

Multiplayer stealth golf game Really Illegal Golf announced for PC

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06

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered demo launches September 24

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07

Elden Ring Nightreign is dead, but modders are dabbing on its corpse, with one porting an entire Dark Souls 2 DLC zone as a playable map

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PC GamerElden Ring Nightreign is dead, but modders are dabbing on its corpse, with one porting an entire Dark Souls 2 DLC zone as a playable map (opens in a new tab)

08

Cozy MMO Loftia confirms early access release date of November 3

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MassivelyOPCozy MMO Loftia confirms early access release date of November 3 (opens in a new tab)

09

Poppy Playtime Spinoff Escape from Playtime Gets Early Access Release Date

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IGN GamesPoppy Playtime Spinoff Escape from Playtime Gets Early Access Release Date (opens in a new tab)

10

Card-Based Survival City-Builder Roguelike ‘Toxic Frontier’ Announced for PC

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Noisy PixelCard-Based Survival City-Builder Roguelike ‘Toxic Frontier’ Announced for PC (opens in a new tab)

11

Superhero Action RPG ‘UNDEFEATED: Genesis’ Gets Free Steam Demo and New Trailer

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Noisy PixelSuperhero Action RPG ‘UNDEFEATED: Genesis’ Gets Free Steam Demo and New Trailer (opens in a new tab)

12

BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12 With 8 New Characters, 24 Balls, 4 Battlefields, and More

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Noisy PixelBALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12 With 8 New Characters, 24 Balls, 4 Battlefields, and More (opens in a new tab)

13

Multiplayer action dungeon runner Marked for Mayhem announced for PC

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GematsuMultiplayer action dungeon runner Marked for Mayhem announced for PC (opens in a new tab)

14

Junji Ito-inspired cozy paranormal cleaning game Dust till Dawn announced for PC

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GematsuJunji Ito-inspired cozy paranormal cleaning game Dust till Dawn announced for PC (opens in a new tab)

15

Fire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender

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PolygonFire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender (opens in a new tab)

16

Everything announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026

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PC GamerEverything announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

17

Take to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships

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PC GamerTake to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships (opens in a new tab)

18

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga brings both Lufia and Lufia II to PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

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RPG SiteLufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga brings both Lufia and Lufia II to PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (opens in a new tab)

19

Rookie and TheShy return as IG seal LPL’s fourth Worlds berth

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Esports InsiderRookie and TheShy return as IG seal LPL’s fourth Worlds berth (opens in a new tab)

20

'I Love Sony': Kojima Unsure if Physint Will Ever Come to PS6, Hasn't Decided on Decima Engine

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Push Square'I Love Sony': Kojima Unsure if Physint Will Ever Come to PS6, Hasn't Decided on Decima Engine (opens in a new tab)