Sunday, September 13, 2026.

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

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01

Blizzard Explains Why The StarCraft Shooter Coming In 2030 Was Announced Now

5 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

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GA+25 SourcesFirst seen 49d ago

• GAGameSpotBlizzard Explains Why The StarCraft Shooter Coming In 2030 Was Announced Now↗ (opens in a new tab)
• EurogamerStarCraft is back, but it's not the RTS you remember - it's an open-world shooter coming spring 2030↗ (opens in a new tab)
• VGCBlizzard reveals open-world StarCraft shooter from ex-Far Cry boss↗ (opens in a new tab)
• PolygonWhy StarCraft Isn't Coming Back Until 2030↗ (opens in a new tab)
• PC GamerNew StarCraft game is an open world shooter coming in 2030↗ (opens in a new tab)

02

Professor Layton studio Level-5's CEO admits using AI to make its digital showcase "more spectacular"

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

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2 SourcesFirst seen 49d ago

• EurogamerProfessor Layton studio Level-5's CEO admits using AI to make its digital showcase "more spectacular"↗ (opens in a new tab)
• VGCLevel 5 boss admits using AI for Professor Layton, Yo-Kai Watch reveals↗ (opens in a new tab)

03

The World of Warcraft "Classic+" rumours were true and it's called World of Warcraft: Forever

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

2 SourcesFirst seen 49d ago

• EurogamerThe World of Warcraft "Classic+" rumours were true and it's called World of Warcraft: Forever↗ (opens in a new tab)
• PC GamerThe WoW 'Classic+' rumors were true: World of Warcraft: Forever promises to be another timeline's version of the MMO↗ (opens in a new tab)

04

Diablo 5 Director Confirms Game is Already in Full Production

IGN Games published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 48d ago

• IGN GamesDiablo 5 Director Confirms Game is Already in Full Production↗ (opens in a new tab)

06

You’ll Fight The Protoss In StarCraft, Too, Don’t Worry

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GA1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• GAGameSpotYou’ll Fight The Protoss In StarCraft, Too, Don’t Worry↗ (opens in a new tab)

08

The StarCraft Shooter Is A Third-Person Game, And Blizzard Insists That You Have To Feel “Powerful”

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

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GA1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• GAGameSpotThe StarCraft Shooter Is A Third-Person Game, And Blizzard Insists That You Have To Feel “Powerful”↗ (opens in a new tab)

09GamingGamingNews & updates

2026’s Best Puzzle Game Is an Even Trippier Take On Portal

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1 SourceFirst seen 48d ago

• Polygon2026’s Best Puzzle Game Is an Even Trippier Take On Portal↗ (opens in a new tab)

10

StarCraft Reboot Is “Focusing On Single-Player,” Creative Director Says

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

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GA1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• GAGameSpotStarCraft Reboot Is “Focusing On Single-Player,” Creative Director Says↗ (opens in a new tab)

11

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition launches on November 5 for Switch 2

RPG Site published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• RPG SiteMarvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition launches on November 5 for Switch 2↗ (opens in a new tab)

12

Prinny Party: Going Overboard! launches on November 11 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Steam

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• RPG SitePrinny Party: Going Overboard! launches on November 11 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Steam↗ (opens in a new tab)

13GamingGamingNews & updates

Warcraft 3: Reforged adds always-online requirement, removes LAN mode

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• PC GamerWarcraft 3: Reforged adds always-online requirement, removes LAN mode↗ (opens in a new tab)

14

EssilorLuxottica Acquired Lynx After Liquidation, Leaving R2 Launch Unlikely

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• UploadVREssilorLuxottica Acquired Lynx After Liquidation, Leaving R2 Launch Unlikely↗ (opens in a new tab)

15

What is going on with Square Enix's Switch 1 and Switch 2 game upgrades for Dragon Quest, Octopath, and more?

RPG Site published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• RPG SiteWhat is going on with Square Enix's Switch 1 and Switch 2 game upgrades for Dragon Quest, Octopath, and more?↗ (opens in a new tab)

16

Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute is now available digitally on consoles

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• RPG SiteCuldcept The First Saturn Tribute is now available digitally on consoles↗ (opens in a new tab)

17

This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Marvel’s Wolverine, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, more

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• GematsuThis Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Marvel’s Wolverine, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, more↗ (opens in a new tab)

18

Overwatch Devs Confirm That Yes, Tracer Is Still The Game’s Mascot

IGN Games published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 49d ago

• IGN GamesOverwatch Devs Confirm That Yes, Tracer Is Still The Game’s Mascot↗ (opens in a new tab)

19

Kingdom Hearts’ Sora Joins Fortnite This Week

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceUpdated 47d ago

First seen Sep 13, 2026, 2:32 PM CDT

• Noisy PixelKingdom Hearts’ Sora Joins Fortnite This Week↗ (opens in a new tab)

20

Blizzard announced Diablo and StarCraft games that are years away ‘to show confidence’

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1 SourceFirst seen 48d ago

• VGCBlizzard announced Diablo and StarCraft games that are years away ‘to show confidence’↗ (opens in a new tab)