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IGN Fan Fest delivers Xbox game dates and reveals
IGN Fan Fest: Fall Edition 2026 featured over 90 reveals, including several Xbox-bound game dates and trailers. The announcements add concrete timelines for upcoming releases on Xbox Series X/S and other platforms.
Sega Pulls Shogun 2 Remaster After AI Graphics Backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly are temporarily removing Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale after player backlash over apparent AI-upscaled art and bugs. The original 2011 version is being reinstated while the companies investigate, and buyers can keep playing the Complete Edition.
Rockstar Releases GTA 6 Launch Trailer, Captured on PS5
Rockstar released the official GTA 6 launch trailer, captured on PS5 and set to a new Justice track, ahead of the game’s November 19 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Diablo 5 Cinematic Shooting Begins After BlizzCon Reveal
Cinematic shooting has begun for Diablo 5 following its announcement at BlizzCon 2026. The game carries a reported planned Spring 2029 release and continues the story from Diablo 4 with procedural maps and reportedly new classes.
007 First Light Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Launch for March 18, 2027
IO Interactive set March 18, 2027 as the Nintendo Switch 2 arrival for 007 First Light after earlier schedule adjustments. The May launch on other platforms produced more than 4 million sales by August.
Ocarina of Time Remake Adds Dedicated Jump and Sprint
Hands-on previews of the Ocarina of Time remake highlight quality-of-life updates including on-demand jumping, sprinting, and faster item selection. The changes aim to align the 1998 classic with conventions from recent Zelda titles while preserving its core experience.
Epic Says New Launcher Preview Boots 46% Faster Than Steam
Epic has released a preview of its rebuilt Epic Games Launcher, according to the company's announcements. The new version boots in 5.47 seconds (46% faster than Steam) and loads its library 30 times faster than the prior launcher while adding Linux support.
Danish registry breach exposes 8.8M records via '123456' password
According to Danish newspaper Politiken, a hacker accessed Denmark's Central Register of Persons using the password '123456' on accounts held by Pays ApS, exposing details of 8.8 million people. The incident underscores how weak password practices at a contractor can compromise a national database.
Xbox and IGN to Showcase 18 Games in ID@Xbox Event
Xbox and IGN will hold the next ID@Xbox Showcase featuring 18 games. The event will include trailers, gameplay and multiple world premieres for Xbox and PC titles.
Epic delays its Marvel and Star Wars shooter and goes “AI first,” Bloomberg reports
Epic Games has delayed its Marvel and Star Wars shooter with Disney, which had been slated for March 2027, and told developers to switch to an “AI first” production model using tools such as Anthropic's Claude, Bloomberg reports. No new release date has been set.
Nintendo Exec Reaffirms Commitment to Physical Games on Switch 2
Nintendo has confirmed it will continue producing physical games for the Switch 2. The stance differs from Sony’s move away from physical media and aligns with Nintendo’s reportedly lower 61.5 percent digital sales ratio.
Triple-I Initiative October showcase reveals new games and updates
The Triple-I Initiative October 2026 showcase delivered announcements and demos for more than a dozen indie titles. Several games now have firm release windows or new content arriving through early 2027.
Paramount developing live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie, per Deadline
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film with Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and CD Projekt Red attached to produce, Deadline reports. Variety has confirmed the project, and CD Projekt Red’s joint CEO welcomed Paramount as a “future partner.” No director, cast or release date has been announced.
Double Counter Breach Exposes Data Tied to Up to 28 Million Discord Accounts
Discord server-protection bot Double Counter says an October 4 attack exposed IDs and usernames tied to up to 28 million Discord accounts, plus IP and coarse location data for about 27 million and roughly 1 million email addresses. Discord says its own platform was not breached.
GTA VI Adds Podcasts and Six Radio Stations
Rockstar Games has confirmed GTA VI will include on-demand podcasts and at least six radio stations. The details add to the game’s audio features ahead of its November 19 launch.
Netflix Releases Conjuring Interactive Horror Game October 13
Netflix will release The Conjuring: Unspoken, an interactive horror game, exclusively on its service October 13. The title lets players investigate a haunted inn using their phones as paranormal tools and make choices that affect the outcome.
Xbox Denies Report It Has Exclusive GTA VI Streaming Rights
The Verge reported that Xbox had landed exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI). Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball says the game "will not be streaming exclusively or to PC," and The Verge has corrected its report. Rockstar Games and Take-Two have not commented.
Decompiled classics reach web browsers and new platforms
Decompilation projects are delivering browser-based Halo, a Lego Racers remake, and an Ocarina of Time PC port from 2022 with ongoing updates. These unofficial efforts expand access while operating in legal gray areas.
Jagex Reveals RuneScape 4 MMO at RuneFest Event
Jagex has revealed RuneScape 4, a new MMO in the RuneScape universe, at this weekend's RuneFest event in Birmingham. The project began as an expansion for Dragonwilds before expanding into a full standalone title using Unreal Engine.
Capcom Details REX Project to Make RE Engine AI-Generation Ready
Capcom announced the REX Project at a tech conference to transform the RE Engine into an AI-generation platform through six sub-programs focused on development efficiency. The effort aims to reduce complexity for the thousands of developers using the engine while supporting AI tools without generating assets automatically.
Disney says it is not having conversations about an Epic acquisition
Disney has stated it is not pursuing a full buyout of Epic Games. The company instead plans additional Fortnite collaborations over the next two years to showcase the value of its existing $1.5 billion stake.
Sony Lists Standalone Lego Astro Bot Set at $24.99 on PS Direct
Sony is selling the 276-piece Lego Astro Bot set standalone for $24.99 on PS Direct. Buyers can get the figure without purchasing the full Lego PlayStation set or meeting Lego's gift-with-purchase spend threshold.
Sony Rolls Out QSSR AI Upscaling to Standard PS5
Sony is rolling out QSSR, a lightweight AI upscaling feature, to the standard PS5 starting October 1. The move reduces exclusivity around the PS5 Pro's PSSR technology and brings the capability to all users via game patches today plus dev library availability.
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Feature Goes Live for All Owners
Xbox released its disc-to-digital feature to all Series X and Xbox One owners on Sept. 29 after a month of Insider testing. The update lets owners convert physical discs to digital licenses while retaining their discs for lending or resale.