Frozen Afternoon Edition

Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

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

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01

Report: MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy seemingly closing after more layoffs

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

3 SourcesUpdated 44d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 1:07 PM CDT

02

Dragon Quest series crosses 100 million units sold

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

4 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 9:17 AM CDT

03

Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen ‘Main’ trailer, screenshots

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

3 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 10:02 AM CDT

04

PRAGMATA free DLC ‘Mega Man Pack’ announced

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

3 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 9:42 AM CDT

05

Shinji Mikami to join AIAS Hall of Fame at 2026 DICE Awards

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

2 SourcesFirst seen 46d ago

06

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance showcases Teostra and more in new TGS 2026 gameplay

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

2 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 9:42 AM CDT

07

Apex Legends kicks off a Street Fighter 6 crossover event September 22 with new mode and cosmetics

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

2 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 15, 2026, 10:07 AM CDT

08

NEOWIZ to develop and publish The Legend of Heroes III: The White Witch for consoles, PC

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

2 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 15, 2026, 8:12 PM CDT

09

Everything we've gleaned about Diablo 5 since its BlizzCon 2026 reveal - a game that appears to be much more than Diablo 4.5

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

2 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 15, 2026, 5:17 AM CDT

10

Clown Around in Mr. Do's Castle, Headed To Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week

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

2 SourcesUpdated 46d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 5:17 AM CDT

11

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The Story So Far

Xbox Wire published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 4d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 12:57 PM CDT

Xbox WireCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The Story So Far (opens in a new tab)

12

Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth launches on September 18

PlayStation Blog published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 46d ago

PlayStation BlogMoomintroll: Winter’s Warmth launches on September 18 (opens in a new tab)

13

Nintendo Switch 2 bundles available for the holidays!

Nintendo UK News published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 45d ago

First seen Sep 16, 2026, 12:07 PM CDT

Nintendo UK NewsNintendo Switch 2 bundles available for the holidays! (opens in a new tab)

15

Roblox launches 20th anniversary event The Hunt: Roblox 20

GamesBeat published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 46d ago

GamesBeatRoblox launches 20th anniversary event The Hunt: Roblox 20 (opens in a new tab)

16

World of Warcraft: Forever beta launch times: How to sign up and play Blizzard's twist on WoW Classic

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 46d ago

PC GamerWorld of Warcraft: Forever beta launch times: How to sign up and play Blizzard's twist on WoW Classic (opens in a new tab)

17

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Dev Teases “Something That Nobody’s Ever Experienced Before”

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 46d ago

GameSpotCall Of Duty: Black Ops Dev Teases “Something That Nobody’s Ever Experienced Before” (opens in a new tab)

18

Chit Chat Party announced and released for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 46d ago

Nintendo EverythingChit Chat Party announced and released for Nintendo Switch 2 (opens in a new tab)

19

Persona 5 10th Anniversary Brings Back Deluxe Vinyl Soundtracks as Persona 1–5 Get New CD and Cassette Collections

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 46d ago

Noisy PixelPersona 5 10th Anniversary Brings Back Deluxe Vinyl Soundtracks as Persona 1–5 Get New CD and Cassette Collections (opens in a new tab)

20

‘I’m definitely cooked’: A 9-year-old Minecraft YouTuber ran up a $118,000 ad bill using his dad’s company credit card

VGC published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 46d ago

VGC‘I’m definitely cooked’: A 9-year-old Minecraft YouTuber ran up a $118,000 ad bill using his dad’s company credit card (opens in a new tab)