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Discord launches controversial age-verification system "using the most privacy-preserving approach we could build" months after first delay

https://www.eurogamer.net/discord-controversial-age-verification-privacy-preserving

Published: September 23, 2026 18:55

Discord delayed the rollout of its controversial age verification system back in February after very loud backlash against the company's plans. Those age checks are now back, but this time, co-founder and chief technology officer Stanislav Vishnevskiy says…

As Halo goes to Activision, fans are worried about this year's Halo Fest and a potential lore reboot from the Call of Duty publisher

https://www.eurogamer.net/activision-new-halo-game-fans-worried-lore-reboot

Published: September 23, 2026 17:50

We're now living in a timeline that would have been impossible to comprehend for a grunt-squashing teen in 2007: Activision is making the next Halo game. And, now, fans have questions about the change. Is this year's Halo Fest still happening, despite…

Obsidian's "creative identity and strengths" will remain intact, promises Bethesda, as it takes control of Fallout: New Vegas studio

https://www.eurogamer.net/obsidian-creative-identity-bethesda-fallout-xbox-restructuring

Published: September 23, 2026 16:47

Xbox's massive and still ongoing reorganisation has pushed Obsidian Entertainment under Bethesda's umbrella. Despite the quite drastic corporate shakeup, Bethesda's president is promising folks the iconic RPG developer will hold onto its "creative…

Beloved cockney-orc Lord of the Rings games Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War finally make their way to Switch 2

https://www.eurogamer.net/lord-of-the-rings-shadow-of-mordor-war-switch-2

Published: September 23, 2026 14:23

As if this season wasn't packed enough with games to play, the acclaimed 'Nemesis system' Lord of the Rings games Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War finally come to Switch 2 later this month. Read more

Blizzard to take "a somewhat different approach" to level-scaling in Diablo 5, suggesting more influence from Diablo 2 than Diablo 4

https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-5-level-scaling-diablo-2-blizzard

Published: September 23, 2026 13:58

Blizzard has hinted at yet another core mechanic in Diablo 5 seemingly inspired by Diablo 2. Notably, the in-development action-RPG will tackle level-scaling differently from the way it's done in Diablo 4. Read more

Former Halo leaders lament effective closure of Halo Studios, as one employee finds themselves promoted and fired in same week

https://www.eurogamer.net/halo-studios-closure-xbox-cuts-kiki-wolfkill-bonnie-ross

Published: September 23, 2026 13:22

Former Halo leaders Bonnie Ross and Kiki Wolfkill have added their voices to the chorus of people wishing laid-off Halo Studios employees well after Microsoft's drastic downsizing of the studio yesterday. Read more

Stellar Blade is a success now but once came close to the brink: "We could only pay salaries for about three months"

https://www.eurogamer.net/stellar-blade-rocky-development-three-months-salary

Published: September 23, 2026 12:36

Shift UP CEO Hyung-Tae Kim has spoken about the troubles faced during Stellar Blade's development, including doubts from investors about the game's ability to break even, and rapidly depleting funds to pay staff with. Read more

Age of Empires studio World's Edge reportedly lost "nearly half" of its staff during yesterday's Xbox cuts and move to Activision

https://www.eurogamer.net/age-of-empire-worlds-edge-studio-xbox-cuts

Published: September 23, 2026 12:33

Yesterday's Xbox cuts saw organisational restructuring that moved Age of Empires studio World's Edge under Activision's control. The initial announcement did not specify whether the Age of Empire studio would lose any staff as part of this transition, but…

Star Wars Zero Company finds success in passing 1m sales, so can the furloughed development team be reinstated and paid now?

https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-zero-company-xcom-sales-furloughed-staff

Published: September 23, 2026 11:37

Star Wars Zero Company, the XCOM-like turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor, appears to have been a success, selling more than 1m copies, according to estimates from industry analyst Alinea Analytics. Read more

Xbox lays off Gears of War: E-Day's story director barely two weeks before the game's launch

https://www.eurogamer.net/gears-of-war-e-day-story-director-laid-off-xbox-cuts

Published: September 23, 2026 09:00

The story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been laid off as part of yesterday's Xbox cuts, barely two weeks before the game he's worked on for more than four years is released. Read more

Artist who hand-paints some of gaming's best fantasy world maps brings them together in oversized and extremely lavish art book

https://www.eurogamer.net/francesca-baerald-game-map-art-book

Published: September 22, 2026 16:18

If you're an enjoyer of video game maps, you might like this: celebrated artist and cartographer Francesca Baerald - who's created in-game (and out) maps for Dragon Age, Warcraft, Octopath Traveler, Diablo, Dungeons & Dragons and many more - is releasing a…

Xbox confirms 268 more layoffs, further studio closures, and Obsidian's shift to Bethesda as major restructuring continues

https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-layoffs-activision-rare-halo-ninja-theory

Published: September 22, 2026 14:44

Following reports that further job cuts were imminent at Xbox, Microsoft has confirmed more sweeping changes as its major restructuring continues. As a result, some Xbox studios will combine, others are set for closure, and 268 more layoffs have been…

Hellblade developer Ninja Theory heading towards closure in new wave of Xbox cuts, as two separate agreements collapse

https://www.eurogamer.net/ninja-theory-closed-shut-down-xbox-layoffs

Published: September 22, 2026 14:09

Ninja Theory - developer of the Hellblade series of games, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Heavenly Sword - is entering consultation in preperation for the studio's closure as part of today's sweeping Xbox cuts and layoffs. Read more

Next major Halo game being developed by Activision, as Halo Studios all but closes as part of Microsoft's Xbox restructuring

https://www.eurogamer.net/next-halo-game-developer-call-of-duty-stuidio-xbox-restructuring

Published: September 22, 2026 14:07

Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) won't develop the next mainline Halo game because it's being what sounds like drastically reduced in size. Microsoft has instead given development duty to Activision, which is making "a new purpose-built team"…

Sony appears to be testing PlayStation Store credit offers when you buy certain games

https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-store-wallet-credits-rewards

Published: September 22, 2026 13:26

Sony appears to be testing a new PlayStation rewards programme. A number of posts on social media and Reddit have recently appeared showing that purchasing certain games from the PlayStation Store now comes with an associated wallet credit bonus. Read more

Blizzard layoffs are reportedly imminent, days after an exciting BlizzCon and a seemingly popular World of Warcraft: Forever beta

https://www.eurogamer.net/blizzard-layoffs-xbox-cuts

Published: September 22, 2026 12:10

A week after an announcement-laden BlizzCon 2026, and days after what appears to be an enormously popular beta for World of Warcraft: Forever, cuts at Blizzard by Xbox are said to be "imminent". Read more

Another Injustice 3 leak reveals two characters in the rumoured DC fighting game - one that's expected and one that's a big surprise

https://www.eurogamer.net/injustice-3-supergirl-batwoman-leak

Published: September 22, 2026 11:17

We now have even more confirmation a new Injustice game is in development. Following last week's playtest leak, information has emerged that sheds more light on the upcoming DC fighting game. Read more

World of Warcraft fans are torn about whether Forever's Skyborne starting zone fits tonally with Classic WoW

https://www.eurogamer.net/world-of-warcraft-fans-torn-about-whether-forevers-skyborne-starting-zone-fits-tonally-with-classic-wow

Published: September 22, 2026 09:34

World of Warcraft: Forever's beta is here, offering us our first look at WoW's reimagined vanilla or classic experience, and already it's proving extremely popular. But there are points of contention, one being whether the new Skyborne race's starting zone…

Second wave of Xbox cuts reported to be happening this week, with "several" studios apparently facing consolidation

https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-second-wave-cuts-layoffs-report

Published: September 22, 2026 08:36

Xbox is reportedly preparing to lay off hundreds more people this week as the company plans to consolidate several of its studios. Read more

Weeks before GTA 6, Rockstar Games imposes new guidelines that restrict mods for missions, maps, updated storylines, and third-party IP

https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-rockstar-games-mod-guidelines-restrictions

Published: September 21, 2026 19:23

Ahead of the bottomless GTA 6 mods we'll surely get whenever the crime epic finally comes to PC, Rockstar Games has imposed new restrictions on the modding community and, boy, they are tight. Read more

Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire look even more likely after official account shares suspiciously HD footage of the GBA games

https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-pokemon-ruby-sapphire-hd-port

Published: September 21, 2026 18:36

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire might join their handheld third-generation siblings on a journey to the Nintendo Switch - at least, that's what fans think after an official channel posted what looks like a HD version of the classic games that are definitely not…

Bungie is freeing vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns after Marathon "did not reach as many players as we had hoped"

https://www.eurogamer.net/bungie-vaulted-destiny-2-campaigns-marathon-future

Published: September 21, 2026 17:06

Bungie's been having a tough time these past few years, but the studio's new leadership is making big promises. Starting with Destiny 2 - the devs will start to let some of the game's older campaigns and raids out of the vault, while trying to build a…

The Blood of Dawnwalker getting a new difficulty option, combat changes and more in game's first "big" patch scheduled for early October

https://www.eurogamer.net/blood-of-dawnwalker-difficulty-combat-patch-update

Published: September 21, 2026 16:41

Speaking to Eurogamer, The Blood of Dawnwalker game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has discussed several game improvements coming in a "big patch" currently scheduled for early October - including a brand new difficulty option, combat targeting changes, and…

Grand Theft Auto 6 sleuths are torn on whether a famous Florida locale is in the game or not

https://www.eurogamer.net/grand-theft-auto-6-key-west-map

Published: September 21, 2026 15:48

Grand Theft Auto fans are known for a love of speculation and information sleuthing at this point, and this certainly hasn't changed since Rockstar released the extended gameplay preview for Grand Theft Auto 6. The community's current fixation? Whether or…

Hideo Kojima doesn't know if Physint will be released on PS5, and he hasn't decided if it's going to use Sony's Decima game engine

https://www.eurogamer.net/hideo-kojima-physint-playstation-release-decima-engine

Published: September 21, 2026 14:37

Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has spoken about a number of topics concerning Sony's sudden shocking decision to back away from publishing his tactical espionage project, Physint. It was a decision made in June, and though Kojima was…

World of Warcraft: Forever players are being naughty with the new naming system

https://www.eurogamer.net/world-of-warcraft-forever-character-surnames-naughty

Published: September 21, 2026 13:49

World of Warcraft: Forever's beta has proven exceptionally popular, as 'crazy' numbers of players flock to play this new twist on the beloved MMO. And among Forever's new features is a character naming system that has allowed creative players to get…

Mystique's lesbian relationship in Marvel's Wolverine is seemingly censored in certain parts of the world

https://www.eurogamer.net/marvels-wolverine-mystique-lgbtq-censored-middle-east

Published: September 21, 2026 13:45

Some Marvel's Wolverine players have claimed their game has been altered to censor aspects of Mystique's lesbian relationship and marriage to Tyger. A number of posts on Reddit and social media appear to show how differently the relationship is referenced…

The Blood of Dawnwalker cost less than expected to make - it's more of a double-A game than a triple-A blockbuster

https://www.eurogamer.net/blood-of-dawnwalker-budget-revealed

Published: September 21, 2026 13:32

Polish developer Rebel Wolves has revealed the budget for dark fantasy vampire role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker, and it's lower than expected, aligning it more closely with a double-A production than a triple-A blockbuster. Read more

Microsoft patents idea for in-game PC and Xbox adverts shown during downtime "trigger events"

https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-patent-ads-in-gameplay

Published: September 21, 2026 12:19

Microsoft has filed a patent for a system that allows PC and Xbox games to serve advertisements during game sessions, seemingly without disrupting gameplay. Read more

Dead Cells studio's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is getting a demo in time for the spooky season

https://www.eurogamer.net/castlevania-belmonts-curse-demo-october

Published: September 21, 2026 09:28

If you've been hungering for something gothic as we inch towards October, the scariest month of the year, then you're in luck. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is getting a demo you'll be able to sink your fangs into soon. Read more

Marvel's Wolverine "fart gas" scent trails addressed by a surprise update

https://www.eurogamer.net/marvels-wolverine-patch-fart-gas-scent-trails-crashes

Published: September 21, 2026 08:26

Marvel's Wolverine has received a hotfix update that addresses one of the core features in the game many people have an issue with: scent trails. These are represented on screen by a gassy, bright blue line, and they're used by Wolverine to locate his next…

Call of Duty maker Activision claims video game cheating is now a ÂŁ6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) a year industry

https://www.eurogamer.net/activision-video-game-cheat-market-8-5-billion-a-year

Published: September 20, 2026 15:30

Activision has published a breakdown of the numbers behind cheating in its games, claiming cheating is big business, generating about ÂŁ6.3 billion - $8.5bn - every year in account sales, boosting, and spoofing services. Read more

Hideo Kojima responds to accusations of Physint being over budget and late on deadline, says he still "loves Sony" despite collapse of publishing deal

https://www.eurogamer.net/hideo-kojima-loves-sony-playstation-physint

Published: September 20, 2026 14:00

Last week, we learned that Sony "stepped away" from Kojima Production's previously PlayStation-exclusive "action espionage" game Physint. Following the announcement, which saw Xbox take over publishing duties for the in-development title, a new report has…

Sony execs behind iconic game-sharing meme recreate it, but fittingly, without a physical game

https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-execs-game-sharing-meme-physical

Published: September 18, 2026 19:44

Former PlayStation executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes have recreated their iconic "this is how you share your games on PS4" moment - now with a very timely game-less picture. Read more

New 200GB GTA 5 leak suggests Rockstar Games scrapped a massive Liberty City DLC, and reportedly includes very early GTA 6 work

https://www.eurogamer.net/new-gta-5-leak-rockstar-liberty-city-dlc-early-gta-6

Published: September 18, 2026 18:19

Rockstar Games' latest leak seemingly includes a nearly 200GB version of GTA 5's source code, suggesting the developer started and then scrapped plans for a Liberty City DLC, alongside very early files related to GTA 6. Read more

Despite controversial reviews and online mockery, Marvel's Wolverine looks to have sold 1.9m on PS5 - and over 1 in 5 sales are physical

https://www.eurogamer.net/marvel-wolverine-sales-ps5-physical-controversial-reviews

Published: September 18, 2026 16:52

Marvel's Wolverine has been in the hot seat over the last week or so, but mixed reviews and internet memes seemingly haven't put a dent in the superhero game's adamantium frame. A new report states the latest from Insomniac Games has already sold almost 2m…

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be "around 200GB" says game director, as he details Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine DLC plans

https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-7-revelation-200gb-file-size-dlc

Published: September 18, 2026 13:04

We're still about six months out from the release of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final part of the FF7 Remake trilogy. But, already, there is a lot of discussion about the size of the game; whether it's all the divisive side activities on offer in the…

Bolstered by Switch 2 sales and Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's reveal, Nintendo of America COO promises: "This is just the beginning"

https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-sales-ocarina-of-time-just-the-beginning

Published: September 18, 2026 11:55

Nintendo is having a pretty good time of it at the moment. Last year, we learned that the Switch 2 became the fastest selling video game hardware device in US history, usurping the PS4's golden record. Then, earlier this year, we learned that Switch 2…

Rockstar hasn't said anything about a GTA 6 Online multiplayer mode just yet, but Twitch's CEO reckons it'll land next year

https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-online-release-date-twitch-ceo

Published: September 18, 2026 10:15

Rockstar has remained very tight-lipped about GTA 6's multiplayer component, the potential successor to GTA 5's incredibly popular Grand Theft Auto Online, not yet commenting on whether it will even launch one. All we know currently is that when Grand…

Why do Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs? Because they have smaller teams and don't pay their execs $30m, says one expert

https://www.eurogamer.net/japan-game-development-layoffs-exec-money

Published: September 18, 2026 09:08

It's been a pretty grim year for video games. Aside from the "return of Xbox" new CEO Asha Sharma promised awhen taking over, which enacted the announcement of 3,200 layoffs and four studio departures, we've also seen mass layoffs in other studios, too:…

Valor Mortis is only $40 because its developer knows you'll be choosing from a lot of big games over this "stacked" autumn

https://www.eurogamer.net/valor-mortis-40-usd-price-stacked-autumn-season

Published: September 17, 2026 14:22

The Valor Mortis developer has announced the game's price and offered an explanation as to why the team picked this particular price point. Valor Mortis costs $40 / €40, which is notably cheaper than other games releasing around the same time. We've asked…

Following wide-ranging leaks, Bungie says Marathon is not 'merging' with Destiny

https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-destiny-merger-bungie-response

Published: September 17, 2026 13:29

Destiny being reborn within Marathon sounds like one of those ridiculous ideas fans come up with to keep their hope alive, but it's one of several "leaked" plans Bungie supposedly has, which recently made their way online. Bungie has now responded,…

GTA 6 is getting a 34-song original soundtrack, with music from multiple real-world artists - and you can stream six tracks today

https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-original-soundtrack-six-track-preview

Published: September 17, 2026 12:57

Grand Theft Auto 6's original soundtrack was partially revealed today. The full album contains 34 original tracks made for the upcoming open-world crime game. Read more

Hideo Kojima confirms Bill SkarsgĂĄrd is Physint's lead actor, gives production update on mysterious horror game OD

https://www.eurogamer.net/hideo-kojima-bill-skarsgard-physint-mysterious-horror-game-od

Published: September 17, 2026 10:55

Hideo Kojima took to the stage at Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast today to give us an update on his two in-development games with Xbox, OD and Physint. Both games are now being published by Xbox, after we learned last week that Sony "stepped away"…

Wardogs has already made more money than Marathon, and its Steam launch momentum is ahead of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2

https://www.eurogamer.net/wardogs-marathon-revenue-arc-raiders-helldivers-2-steam

Published: September 17, 2026 10:44

Wardogs is already one of the year's biggest PC hits on Steam, but new data has revealed how its success compares to other mega-hits like Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2, as well as struggling titles like Marathon. This isn't that surprising, given Wardogs…

Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West mysteriously delisted from Steam in the UK, Sony promises to "address the issue" with Valve

https://www.eurogamer.net/helldivers-2-horizon-forbidden-west-delisted-steam-uk-sony-valve

Published: September 17, 2026 09:52

Yesterday, Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West mysteriously disappeared from the Steam store in the UK. There was no announcement about this move, nor any indication it would happen before players began noticing that neither game was listed on the…

Monster Hunter Wilds upcoming expansion, Ascendance, reveals an infamous returning monster - and it looks like it'll address the difficulty complaints

https://www.eurogamer.net/monster-hunter-ascendance-teostra-reveal

Published: September 17, 2026 08:36

Brace yourselves, everyone: the Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance marketing machine is spinning up. Today, at Tokyo Game Show, Capcom released the an extended cut of the first official trailer for Ascendance, revealing the explosion-loving leonine monster,…

PlayStation 5's latest firmware update takes Community Activity out of beta, but it's missing a key feature

https://www.eurogamer.net/ps5-firmware-update-14-00-00-community-activity-missing-feature

Published: September 17, 2026 08:16

A new PlayStation 5 firmware update has officially arrived for everyone, after about a month of testing. The change log for firmware version 26.06-14.00.00 has changed in one major way since the beta first went live in August. Read more

Wardogs studio CEO issues new statement, after backlash for saying his studio won't hire people who "constantly tweet anti-crunch messaging"

https://www.eurogamer.net/wardogs-ceo-new-response-crunch-backlash-social-media-monitoring-statement

Published: September 16, 2026 19:15

Joe Brammer, CEO of Bulkhead, the developer behind The Turing Test, Battalion 1944, and now the hugely successful new release Wardogs, has found himself in somewhat hot water, following a revealing interview where he discussed work culture at the UK…

More MindsEye developers have been laid off, and GTA veteran Leslie Benzie's studio is reportedly shutting down

https://www.eurogamer.net/mindseye-developers-laid-off-gta-studio-shutting-down

Published: September 16, 2026 18:49

Another round of layoffs is seemingly sweeping through Build A Rocket Boy, the studio responsible for MindsEye and founded by GTA veteran Leslie Benzies. The studio's future is now uncertain. Read more

Monster Hunter Wilds will soon stop charging players to edit their characters as Capcom scraps the game's worst microtransaction

https://www.eurogamer.net/monster-hunter-wilds-edit-characters-capcom-microtransaction

Published: September 16, 2026 17:47

Arguably Monster Hunter Wilds' most egregious microtransaction is being retired, and, soon, you'll be able to edit your hunters and cat-friend Palicos whenever you like, as many times as you like. Read more

Vampire RPG escapes Steam's 'Adult Only' jail just in time for launch: "At the risk of disappointing some players, Nighthawks is not porn"

https://www.eurogamer.net/vampire-rpg-steam-adult-only-game-jail-nighthawks

Published: September 16, 2026 16:59

Nighthawks just got a happy ending. Developers of the vampiric RPG have successfully removed the game's 'Adult Only' rating on Steam - a label that would have otherwise hidden the game from most players. Read more

The Blood of Dawnwalker's controversial time mechanic won't necessarily be in a sequel, the game director says

https://www.eurogamer.net/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-time-mechanic-sequels

Published: September 16, 2026 16:24

The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has told me the game's divisive time mechanic - which gives you a limited amount of time to save your family, and attaches a time-cost to every quest and notable action you do in the game - won't…

Xbox's Fable reboot was allowed a 10-year development because the RPG series is "vital to the DNA of the platform", developer Playground Games says

https://www.eurogamer.net/fable-vital-dna-of-xbox-playground-games

Published: September 16, 2026 13:57

Fable developer Playground Games has said "many people within Xbox view Fable as being vital to the DNA of the platform", which is why this game has been allowed such a long and "protected" development. Read more

Here's the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games coming in September

https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-second-wave-september-gears-of-war

Published: September 16, 2026 11:41

The second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September has been announced, and the list considerably improves what's already on offer, with a huge new arrival in Gears of War: E-Day, and notable arrivals in Dune Awakening, and Minecraft Dungeons 2.…

Microsoft doesn't dismiss rumours a major Xbox Game Pass shake-up is on the way, which reportedly removes day-one game offerings entirely

https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-game-pass-big-changes-2027-rumour-microsoft-responds

Published: September 16, 2026 11:40

Xbox could be planning another major shake-up of its Game Pass subscription service, this time removing key benefits the service is known for. That's according to a new leak from ResetEra user Slayven, who in 2025 revealed Microsoft's plans to raise Game…

You can play a sizeable demo of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember right now, getting you ready for its March 2027 release date

https://www.eurogamer.net/wo-long-2-wings-of-ember-demo-release-date

Published: September 16, 2026 09:00

Overnight, in the run up to Tokyo Game Show, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the latest instalment in the studios' dark Three Kingdoms-inspired action-RPG series, will be released worldwide on 4th March 2027. The two…

Login errors delay Diablo 4's big new Season of Hell's Legacy anniversary update

https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-4-season-of-hells-legacy-30th-anniversary-delayed

Published: September 16, 2026 08:42

The launch of Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy got off to a rough start. The anticipated season was announced at BlizzCon over the weekend to arrive alongside a 30th anniversary celebration of the Diablo franchise. And though Season of Hell's Legacy…

After riffing on Theme Hospital, Two Point Museum studio is tipping a hat to Bullfrog's classic Theme Park in its next DLC

https://www.eurogamer.net/two-point-museum-rides-and-relics-dlc-announced

Published: September 15, 2026 16:20

Well this made me chuckle. After starting out with Two Point Hospital - a spiritual successor to developer Bullfrog Productions' classic sick-fixing sim Theme Hospital, Two Point Studios is now going even further into the past. Its newly announced Rides &…

"What would a WoW 2 give you that World of Warcraft: Forever isn't already giving you?" - Blizzard addresses the MMO elephant in the room

https://www.eurogamer.net/blizzard-wow-2-sequel-forever

Published: September 15, 2026 15:45

Blizzard's decision to reveal far-away release dates for Diablo 5 (2029) and the new open-world StarCraft shooter (2030) at this year's BlizzCon represented an uncharacteristically transparent look at its future plans. So much so, there was a moment when…

Steam Deck 2 plans aren't affected by ongoing component crisis, Valve maintains, as Steam Frame arrives later and more expensive than expected

https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-steam-deck-2-plans-component-crisis

Published: September 15, 2026 13:21

Valve is in the news again thanks to the impending launch of its Steam Frame VR headset. The developer recently opened up pre-order registration for the ÂŁ889 / $1,059 standalone headset following months of wait. Read more

Ubisoft delays Rayman Legends remake Retold a couple of months "to make sure every detail gets the care it deserves"

https://www.eurogamer.net/rayman-legends-remake-retold-release-date-delay

Published: September 15, 2026 11:22

Ubisoft has delayed the Rayman Legends remake - Rayman Legends Retold - in order to "make sure every detail gets the care it deserves". The game's release date has moved two months from 1st October to 3rd December. Read more

007 First Light catches a big delay on Switch 2, pushing it into next year

https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-switch-2-delay

Published: September 15, 2026 09:40

IO Interactive has announced it's pushing back the release of 007 First Light on Switch 2. The game's Switch 2 adaptation was expected to be released this summer, but has now been delayed to March 2027. Read more

Injustice 3 is seemingly the mysterious, unannounced fighting game that's been hosting playtests in California

https://www.eurogamer.net/injustice-3-playtests-leak

Published: September 15, 2026 08:35

NetherRealm's next project has yet to be officially announced, but many believe it to be the third entry in the studio's superhero fighting game series Injustice. Now, there are new signs that select few outside the studio are playing Injustice 3. Read…

GTA 6's first confirmed actor is King of the Hill's Stephen Root: "It's an amazing thing to look at"

https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-confirmed-actor-king-of-the-hill-stephen-root

Published: September 14, 2026 19:04

Rockstar Games hasn't said much about who's voicing the GTA 6 cast, but we now know at least one big-name actor attached to the upcoming crime epic: Stephen Root. Read more

Marathon's permanent PvE mode and next major update delayed to December days before launch, and Bungie's "moving away from a strict season schedule"

https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-pve-mode-delay-bungie-major-update

Published: September 14, 2026 17:54

Marathon Season 3 and everything that was due to come alongside it has been delayed, including the sci-fi shooter's long-awaited full PvE mode. Bungie's next major update is now launching in December instead, and the famed studio is pivoting away from…

Valve's long-awaited standalone VR headset Steam Frame starts at ÂŁ889 and sign-ups open today - but you'll need to be quick

https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-frame-vr-price-where-how-to-buy

Published: September 14, 2026 17:00

After years of rumours, and 10 months since its official unveiling, Valve's long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame, is poised to begin shipping soon, and with a confirmed starting price of ÂŁ889. Read more

"It's absolutely our goal to expand the market" - Valve's new Steam Frame VR headset has a nifty idea for broader appeal

https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-steam-frame-vr-demand-expand-market

Published: September 14, 2026 17:00

Valve has said its new Steam Frame VR headset, despite costing nearly £900 for a base model, is intended to "expand the market" of virtual reality headsets. That's both because it's lightweight and standalone, but also because it addresses a fundamental…

Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation

https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-netflix-sonic-tv-crazy-taxi-stranger-than-heaven-film

Published: September 14, 2026 16:58

Netflix is binge-producing video game adaptations faster than a certain Blue Blur can chow down a chilli dog. The streamer has just announced a new partnership with Sega to make another animated TV show based on Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as films…

What comes after Lies of P? It looks like it might be Wonders of O, according to a new trademark

https://www.eurogamer.net/what-comes-after-lies-of-p-it-looks-like-it-might-be-wonders-of-o-according-to-a-new-trademark

Published: September 14, 2026 14:35

Did you enjoy Lies of P? The game - a Soulslike take on the story of Geppetto and Pinocchio - was very succesful when it launched in 2023. Now, it looks like we may have our first proper glimpse at what the game's sequel may turn out to be. A couple of new…

In a big change for Blizzard, it sounds like the new StarCraft shooter won't be a live-service game

https://www.eurogamer.net/starcraft-shooter-2030-details-not-live-service

Published: September 14, 2026 12:45

Blizzard has revealed more tangible details about what the new StarCraft game actually is, beyond it being an open-world shooter due for release in 2030. In doing so, Blizzard likened it to being more of a 'boxed' release rather than an ongoing…

Diablo 4 was basically an MMO, will Diablo 5 follow suit? Blizzard is being coy for now

https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-5-multiplayer-co-op-diablo-4-comparisons

Published: September 14, 2026 10:19

The announcement of Diablo 5 at BlizzCon over the weekend was among the fan event's highlights. Blizzard shared a surprising number of details about a game that's early in development, and one that won't be released for another three years. Read more

Blizzard explains why it's revealing StarCraft and Diablo 5 release dates so far away: "We want to convey confidence in some of our biggest bets"

https://www.eurogamer.net/why-blizzard-dating-games-far-away-starcraft-diablo-5

Published: September 14, 2026 09:33

Blizzard uncharacteristically announced two games at the weekend with release dates surprisingly far away. One was Diablo 5, which Blizzard plans to release in spring 2029, and the other was the much-rumoured StarCraft open-world shooter, releasing 2030.…

A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us 2 was reportedly cancelled "at Sony's request"

https://www.eurogamer.net/the-last-of-us-2-mod-cancelled-playstation

Published: September 14, 2026 08:29

Development on a multiplayer PvP mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC has been halted after PlayStation got in touch and asked the developers to cease work on the project. Read more

Blizzard confirms no more Diablo 4 expansions from now until Diablo 5's release

https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-4-expansions-over

Published: September 14, 2026 08:19

One of the biggest questions that emerged following the surprise reveal of Diablo 5 at BlizzCon over the weekend surrounded the future of Diablo 4. Blizzard announced a returning class - the Amazon - coming to the game sometime in the first half of 2027,…

UK studio Bulkhead's Wardogs sells over a million copies and tops 350,000 concurrent players on launch day

https://www.eurogamer.net/wardogs-million-copies-sold-steam-early-access

Published: September 12, 2026 15:43

Wardogs, the new tactical shooter from Derby-based studio Bulkhead, has sold more than a million copies and passed 350,000 concurrent players within hours of launching into Steam early access. Read more

Scalpers are already reselling the sold-out Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 for ÂŁ700+

https://www.eurogamer.net/zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-scalpers-ebay-resale

Published: September 12, 2026 15:14

Nintendo's new Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 sold out within hours of preorders opening, and scalpers are already scalping, with dozens of orders popping up on eBay for close to double its retail price. Read more

Nightdive confirms Thief Remastered's leaked new campaign, The Tarnished Mirror, with a November reveal date

https://www.eurogamer.net/thief-remastered-tarnished-mirror-campaign-confirmed-nightdive

Published: September 12, 2026 11:02

Nightdive Studios has officially confirmed The Tarnished Mirror, a new campaign for its upcoming Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, days after the name leaked through a mass Steam achievements leak. Read more

After Sony tells fans they don't own digital games, one Consumer Rights group is tracking all the times PlayStation said the opposite

https://www.eurogamer.net/consumer-rights-tracking-playstation-digital-games-ownership

Published: September 11, 2026 19:07

Last month, Sony argued that "reasonable consumers" already know they don't really own the digital goods they paid for. The Consumer Rights wiki has now made a list collecting more than 30 examples where Sony told customers they do, in fact, own the…

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says Square Enix would have to compromise "the quality of the final chapter" to ship the game fully on disc

https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-7-revelation-compromise-quality-physical-disc

Published: September 11, 2026 18:08

Physical versions of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation require a download anyway because Square Enix would've had to compromise the game in some fashion to contain the entire mammoth adventure in a disc. At least, that's the reasoning series director Naoki…

"The more aroused the fly is the harder it tries to shoot" - Google's fully mapped fly brain is now playing Doom, Beat Saber, and more

https://www.eurogamer.net/google-fly-brain-doom-beat-saber

Published: September 11, 2026 16:14

It's science-fiction Friday as Google's fully mapped fly brain, which was revealed last week, has been engineered to play Doom and rhythm-action game Beat Saber. Read more

Sony reportedly ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint following missed deadlines, bloated budgets, and Death Stranding 1&2 missing sales expectations

https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-cancelled-physint-budget-profitability-exclusivity-missed-deadlines

Published: September 11, 2026 15:38

Following Sony's announcement earlier this week that it had "stepped away" from Kojima Production's previously PlayStation-exclusive "action espionage" Physint, a new report has claimed Sony's decision was the result of concerns over "budget, potential…

Pokémon Go and EA FC could be "under one roof", as EA and Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group reportedly considering merger

https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-savvy-games-group-reported-merger-saudi-arabia-pif

Published: September 11, 2026 14:18

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly considering combining EA - which it acquired in a $55bn leveraged buyout earlier this year - with its Savvy Games Group, all under one banner. Read more

'It would have been insanity to take no action' - Fiery opening statements reveal Rockstar's culture of secrecy as tribunal over sacked GTA 6 employees begins

https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-gta-6-fired-employees-tribunal-statements

Published: September 11, 2026 14:16

Rockstar Games and the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) have traded blows in fiery opening statements during the final employment tribunal hearing, relating to the sudden firing of 31 Rockstar North employees nearly a year ago. Read more

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