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Sunday, September 20, 2026.

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Virtue and a Sledgehammer launches October 27

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

3 SourcesUpdated 42d ago

First seen Sep 20, 2026, 12:22 PM CDT

GematsuVirtue and a Sledgehammer launches October 27 (opens in a new tab)
Noisy PixelNarrative Exploration Game ‘Virtue and a Sledgehammer’ Launches October 27, Free Steam Demo Available (opens in a new tab)
PC GamerVirtue and a Sledgehammer announces October 27 release date with another banger of a trailer (opens in a new tab)

Industrial noir occult turn-based RPG WANE announced for PC

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

2 SourcesUpdated 42d ago

First seen Sep 20, 2026, 12:37 PM CDT

Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

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

2 SourcesFirst seen 42d ago

Ball x Pit reveals “Risen Babylon” expansion

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

2 SourcesFirst seen 42d ago

Multiplayer stealth golf game Really Illegal Golf announced for PC

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

2 SourcesFirst seen 42d ago

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered demo launches September 24

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

2 SourcesUpdated 42d ago

First seen Sep 20, 2026, 12:42 AM CDT

Elden Ring Nightreign is dead, but modders are dabbing on its corpse, with one porting an entire Dark Souls 2 DLC zone as a playable map

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

PC GamerElden Ring Nightreign is dead, but modders are dabbing on its corpse, with one porting an entire Dark Souls 2 DLC zone as a playable map (opens in a new tab)

Cozy MMO Loftia confirms early access release date of November 3

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

MassivelyOPCozy MMO Loftia confirms early access release date of November 3 (opens in a new tab)

Poppy Playtime Spinoff Escape from Playtime Gets Early Access Release Date

IGN Games published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

IGN GamesPoppy Playtime Spinoff Escape from Playtime Gets Early Access Release Date (opens in a new tab)

Card-Based Survival City-Builder Roguelike ‘Toxic Frontier’ Announced for PC

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 41d ago

First seen Sep 20, 2026, 1:27 PM CDT

Noisy PixelCard-Based Survival City-Builder Roguelike ‘Toxic Frontier’ Announced for PC (opens in a new tab)

Superhero Action RPG ‘UNDEFEATED: Genesis’ Gets Free Steam Demo and New Trailer

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

Noisy PixelSuperhero Action RPG ‘UNDEFEATED: Genesis’ Gets Free Steam Demo and New Trailer (opens in a new tab)

BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12 With 8 New Characters, 24 Balls, 4 Battlefields, and More

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

Noisy PixelBALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12 With 8 New Characters, 24 Balls, 4 Battlefields, and More (opens in a new tab)

Multiplayer action dungeon runner Marked for Mayhem announced for PC

Gematsu published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 41d ago

First seen Sep 20, 2026, 12:37 PM CDT

GematsuMultiplayer action dungeon runner Marked for Mayhem announced for PC (opens in a new tab)

Junji Ito-inspired cozy paranormal cleaning game Dust till Dawn announced for PC

Gematsu published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

GematsuJunji Ito-inspired cozy paranormal cleaning game Dust till Dawn announced for PC (opens in a new tab)

Fire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

PolygonFire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender (opens in a new tab)

Everything announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

PC GamerEverything announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Take to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

PC GamerTake to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships (opens in a new tab)

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga brings both Lufia and Lufia II to PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

RPG Site published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

RPG SiteLufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga brings both Lufia and Lufia II to PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (opens in a new tab)

Rookie and TheShy return as IG seal LPL’s fourth Worlds berth

Esports Insider published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

Esports InsiderRookie and TheShy return as IG seal LPL’s fourth Worlds berth (opens in a new tab)

'I Love Sony': Kojima Unsure if Physint Will Ever Come to PS6, Hasn't Decided on Decima Engine

Push Square published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 42d ago

Push Square'I Love Sony': Kojima Unsure if Physint Will Ever Come to PS6, Hasn't Decided on Decima Engine (opens in a new tab)

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Sunday, September 20, 2026.

The Board

Virtue and a Sledgehammer launches October 27

Industrial noir occult turn-based RPG WANE announced for PC

Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Ball x Pit reveals “Risen Babylon” expansion

Multiplayer stealth golf game Really Illegal Golf announced for PC

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered demo launches September 24

Elden Ring Nightreign is dead, but modders are dabbing on its corpse, with one porting an entire Dark Souls 2 DLC zone as a playable map

Cozy MMO Loftia confirms early access release date of November 3

Poppy Playtime Spinoff Escape from Playtime Gets Early Access Release Date

Card-Based Survival City-Builder Roguelike ‘Toxic Frontier’ Announced for PC

Superhero Action RPG ‘UNDEFEATED: Genesis’ Gets Free Steam Demo and New Trailer

BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon Expansion Launches November 12 With 8 New Characters, 24 Balls, 4 Battlefields, and More

Multiplayer action dungeon runner Marked for Mayhem announced for PC

Junji Ito-inspired cozy paranormal cleaning game Dust till Dawn announced for PC

Fire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender

Everything announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026

Take to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga brings both Lufia and Lufia II to PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Rookie and TheShy return as IG seal LPL’s fourth Worlds berth

'I Love Sony': Kojima Unsure if Physint Will Ever Come to PS6, Hasn't Decided on Decima Engine

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