Frozen Morning edition

Monday, October 5, 2026.

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

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01

The New Denpa Men is shutting down

The New Denpa Men is coming to an end, with Genius Sonority announcing that the game is shutting down. Players will no longer be able to play it starting on December 7, 2026, at 11:00 JST. Regarding the decision to shut down The New Denpa Men, Genius Sonority said: “Since the launch of the service, we have worked every day...

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

Nintendo EverythingThe New Denpa Men is shutting down (opens in a new tab)

02

Arc Raiders is getting a free trial to celebrate its biggest update yet

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 8h ago

EurogamerArc Raiders is getting a free trial to celebrate its biggest update yet (opens in a new tab)

03

Psikyo Memories gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, list of games

Today, Edia revealed the release date for Psikyo Memories as well as the full lineup of games. The package heads to Nintendo Switch 2 on February 18, 2027. Psikyo Memories will include twelve different titles. Everything here is a part of the shoot ’em up genre. The full list of games in Psikyo Memories is as follows: Dragon Blaze Gunbarich...

1 SourceFirst seen 15h ago

Nintendo EverythingPsikyo Memories gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, list of games (opens in a new tab)

04

Shadow Hearts series creator gives update on spiritual successor Penny Blood. The studio still hasn’t secured a publisher, but has not given up on the project

The project ran into issues after the Kickstarter campaign's organizers allegedly withheld funds from the developers.

1 SourceFirst seen 12h ago

AUTOMATON WestShadow Hearts series creator gives update on spiritual successor Penny Blood. The studio still hasn’t secured a publisher, but has not given up on the project (opens in a new tab)

05

Multiple Teams 'Interested' In New Technique To Enhance Xbox Series S Development

Pure Xbox published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

Pure XboxMultiple Teams 'Interested' In New Technique To Enhance Xbox Series S Development (opens in a new tab)

06

Kingdom Hearts Collection Will Collectively Take Up Over 130GB On Switch 2

Nintendo Life published this story during the current collection window.

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Nintendo LifeKingdom Hearts Collection Will Collectively Take Up Over 130GB On Switch 2 (opens in a new tab)

07

September’s mobile game download charts: Free Fire, Roblox, Block Blast, Bus Fever Party, more

MobileGamer.biz published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

MobileGamer.bizSeptember’s mobile game download charts: Free Fire, Roblox, Block Blast, Bus Fever Party, more (opens in a new tab)

08

Castlevania's Fanmade Sega Master System Port Just Keeps Getting Better and Better

Time Extension published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

Time ExtensionCastlevania's Fanmade Sega Master System Port Just Keeps Getting Better and Better (opens in a new tab)

09

Millions return to The Witcher 3 as the Remastered game records another Steam personal best and sales skyrocket

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

EurogamerMillions return to The Witcher 3 as the Remastered game records another Steam personal best and sales skyrocket (opens in a new tab)

10

Ace Combat 8 is far and away the series' biggest launch on Steam

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

EurogamerAce Combat 8 is far and away the series' biggest launch on Steam (opens in a new tab)

11

Final Fantasy Resonance feels so good to play because Square Enix 'experimented' with combining the best bits of FF5 and FF6

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 6h ago

EurogamerFinal Fantasy Resonance feels so good to play because Square Enix 'experimented' with combining the best bits of FF5 and FF6 (opens in a new tab)

12

Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner"

GamesIndustry.biz published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 1h ago

First seen Oct 5, 2026, 6:22 AM CDT

GamesIndustry.bizJagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner" (opens in a new tab)

13

Two More Games Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In 2026, Including A Surprise Shadow Drop

Pure Xbox published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

Pure XboxTwo More Games Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In 2026, Including A Surprise Shadow Drop (opens in a new tab)

14

Kingdom Hearts I-III for Switch 2 should've been a slam dunk, but some games need more work

RPG Site published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

RPG SiteKingdom Hearts I-III for Switch 2 should've been a slam dunk, but some games need more work (opens in a new tab)

15

I got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn Sale

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 6h ago

PC GamerI got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn Sale (opens in a new tab)

16

GTA 6 is deliberately avoiding direct political references, says Rockstar

VGC published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 2h ago

First seen Oct 5, 2026, 7:32 AM CDT

VGCGTA 6 is deliberately avoiding direct political references, says Rockstar (opens in a new tab)

17

GTA 6 Shows 'What the American Dream Looks Like Now' in a Game Without Background Characters

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 6h ago

PolygonGTA 6 Shows 'What the American Dream Looks Like Now' in a Game Without Background Characters (opens in a new tab)

18

T1 earns first Champions top-eight finish as playoffs take shape

Esports Insider published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

Esports InsiderT1 earns first Champions top-eight finish as playoffs take shape (opens in a new tab)

19

From Paddock to Border: The Freight Behind the Mexico City Grand Prix

BoxThisLap published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 9h ago

BoxThisLapFrom Paddock to Border: The Freight Behind the Mexico City Grand Prix (opens in a new tab)

20

Kingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary Video Looks Back at Sora, Donald, and Goofy’s Adventures

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 12h ago

Noisy PixelKingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary Video Looks Back at Sora, Donald, and Goofy’s Adventures (opens in a new tab)