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Ayaneo's $79 Game Boy Clone Ditches AI, Embraces Retro
Ayaneo launches the Konkr Pocket Block for $79, a Game Boy-style Android handheld that drops the AI hype from its May reveal and focuses on retro emulation.
GTA 5 Switch Port Mod Shuts Down After Take-Two Intervention
The modder behind an unofficial GTA 5 Switch port is shutting down the project after Take-Two Interactive took action. The shutdown is set for October 3rd.
Elder Scrolls' Wildest Lore Started as a Typo, Ex-Writer Reveals
Ex-Bethesda writer Kurt Kuhlmann says the Dragon Breaks—the lore that made every Daggerfall ending canon—began as a simple date typo in a timeline.
Witcher 3 Remastered Hits 94 on Metacritic, Tops 2026 Charts
The Witcher 3 Remastered debuts with a Metascore of 94, making it the best-reviewed version of the game and 2026's highest-rated title so far.
PS Store Lists PS3 and PS Vita Games Again — PS6 Backward Compatibility Hint?
Players spotted classic PS3 and PS Vita titles like ICO and Soul Sacrifice appearing in the PlayStation web store's search results, though the pages currently error out — sparking PS6 backward compatibility rumors.
Pokémon Champ Spews Over Stinky Rival at Tournament
A Pokémon regional champion is urging players to shower before events after a rival's overwhelming body odor made him vomit at a Baltimore tournament.
God of War: Laufey's HK Price Cut Puts Third-Party Devs on Notice
Sony's first-party God of War: Laufey launches at HK$388 in Hong Kong, far below the usual HK$568, and players are pointing fingers at third-party publishers like Square Enix.
WoW: Midnight Dev Teases Massive 'Mega Dungeon'
A World of Warcraft: Midnight developer is teasing a new mega dungeon designed to be so big you'll get lost in it for hours, just like the good old days.
Elder Scrolls Lore Was Born From a Typo, Says Former Writer
Ex-Bethesda writer Kurt Kuhlmann says he's '100% convinced' a key Elder Scrolls lore concept, Dragon Breaks, started as a simple typo.
What RuneScape Reignited Means for Your Existing Progress
For players, Reignited offers a fresh start without feeling decades behind, but it risks fragmenting the community and making veteran progress feel less meaningful. For Jagex, it's a gamble to attract…
FF7 Fan Retranslation Fixes What Square Enix Never Did
A fan-made spreadsheet compares every line of Final Fantasy 7's official PC script with the Japanese original and a fan retranslation—revealing just how messy the English version really was.
Valheim Seasons Mod Turns Meadows Into a Winter Wonderland
A new Valheim mod called Seasons adds spring, summer, fall, and winter to every biome, with seasonal weather, lighting, trader wares, and player stat changes.
Naughty Dog Confirms Two New The Last of Us Games in Early Development
Neil Druckmann revealed two new The Last of Us projects are in very early development, expanding the canon beyond Parts I and II, while Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet won't be shown until 2027.
hololive Dreams Ver.1.2.0 Drops New Soda Bubble Bay Area and Splash of Blue Gacha
hololive Dreams launches its third area, Soda Bubble Bay, plus a new 9-player minigame, a limited gacha with four 5-star members, and 2,500 free red diamonds for logging in.
Monster Hunter Outlanders Launches October 29, 2026
Capcom's mobile hunting adventure Monster Hunter Outlanders arrives October 29, 2026, with pre-registration now open on App Store and Google Play.
WoW Forever Beta Player Killed by Campfire During Intro Cinematic
A clever griefing tactic in the WoW Forever beta killed a player during the intro cinematic by placing a campfire at the spawn point. The community is impressed, but Blizzard may patch it soon.
The Witcher 3 Remastered: Full List of Improvements Revealed
CD Projekt has detailed all the changes coming to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, including visual upgrades, combat overhaul, and mod support. The free update launches September 29.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review: Fun for an Afternoon, Forgotten by Dinner
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a brief, shallow ARPG that's easy to pick up and just as easy to forget. The Sift realm and new jump button are nice, but don't expect much depth.
Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Notes: What's Changing
CD Projekt reveals detailed patch notes for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, launching September 29 with free upgrades, new visuals, gameplay tweaks, and updated system requirements.
God of War Laufey Screenshot Shows Kratos in Ancient Greece, Sparking Fan Theories
A new God of War Laufey screenshot reveals Kratos in an Ancient Greece setting, raising questions about the story and praise for his bushy beard.
Space Marine 2 Dev Admits Chaos Is Harder Than Tyranids, Promises Fix
Space Marine 2's game director acknowledges Chaos is tougher than Tyranids and confirms plans to tweak balance. Here's what that means for players.
GTA 6's Advanced Weather: Hurricanes Coming?
Game Informer confirms GTA 6 will feature advanced weather simulating Florida's less sunny phenomena, sparking speculation about hurricanes in Leonida.
Witcher 3 Remastered: RTX 5080 Struggles With Path Tracing
The Witcher 3 Remastered's path tracing mode brings even an RTX 5080 to its knees, averaging just 30 fps at 4K. Here's what you need to know before playing.
LA Noire 2 Rumors Explode: What's Really Going On?
Fans are buzzing about a possible LA Noire sequel after an old GTA 6 leak resurfaced. We break down the evidence and what Rockstar might be planning.