Frozen Afternoon Edition

Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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

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01

Minecraft Confirms Ice Caves as Next Game Drop, Adds Frozen Zombies, Ice Balls, and More

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

2 SourcesFirst seen 36d ago

IGN GamesMinecraft Confirms Ice Caves as Next Game Drop, Adds Frozen Zombies, Ice Balls, and More (opens in a new tab)
GameSpotThe Next Minecraft Update Adds Ice Caves, A New Mob, And More (opens in a new tab)

02

Minecraft Is Getting Its First New Dimension in Over 14 Years

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

2 SourcesUpdated 35d ago

First seen Sep 26, 2026, 1:12 PM CDT

03

Microsoft CEO says ‘streamlining’ of Xbox business is ‘great to see’

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

2 SourcesUpdated 36d ago

First seen Sep 26, 2026, 8:57 AM CDT

04

Minecraft LIVE Fall 2026 Recap

Xbox Wire published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 34d ago

First seen Sep 26, 2026, 12:47 PM CDT

Xbox WireMinecraft LIVE Fall 2026 Recap (opens in a new tab)

05

Call of Duty: Warzone Is Getting a New Toggle That Lets You Turn Off All Those Goofy Skins

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

2 SourcesUpdated 36d ago

First seen Sep 24, 2026, 1:32 PM CDT

06

Minecraft Is Getting Its First New Dimension In Over 15 Years

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 35d ago

First seen Sep 26, 2026, 1:12 PM CDT

GameSpotMinecraft Is Getting Its First New Dimension In Over 15 Years (opens in a new tab)

07

PS5's Welcome Hub Adds Animated The Last of Us Wallpaper

Push Square published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

Push SquarePS5's Welcome Hub Adds Animated The Last of Us Wallpaper (opens in a new tab)

08

Minecraft will enter the Sift from Minecraft Dungeons 2 in 2027

Shacknews published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

ShacknewsMinecraft will enter the Sift from Minecraft Dungeons 2 in 2027 (opens in a new tab)

09

World's First Official Minecraft Hotel Revealed for 2027, First Ever Minecraft Rollercoaster Named

IGN Games published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

IGN GamesWorld's First Official Minecraft Hotel Revealed for 2027, First Ever Minecraft Rollercoaster Named (opens in a new tab)

10

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Extended Clip Reveals Closer Look at Ganondorf

IGN Games published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

IGN GamesThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Extended Clip Reveals Closer Look at Ganondorf (opens in a new tab)

11

Countdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #2 - A Sophomore Slump?

Nintendo Life published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

Nintendo LifeCountdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #2 - A Sophomore Slump? (opens in a new tab)

12

13 Most Influential Video Games of the Past 45 Years

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

Polygon13 Most Influential Video Games of the Past 45 Years (opens in a new tab)

13

I saw the future and it literally stinks

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

PC GamerI saw the future and it literally stinks (opens in a new tab)

14

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember amazes me with more promisingly engaging open-world fields

RPG Site published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

RPG SiteWo Long 2: Wings of Ember amazes me with more promisingly engaging open-world fields (opens in a new tab)

15

Three series reshape the PGL Wallachia Season 9 playoffs

Esports Insider published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

Esports InsiderThree series reshape the PGL Wallachia Season 9 playoffs (opens in a new tab)

16

Final Fantasy Record Keeper Celebrates 12th Anniversary With New Tetsuya Nomura Artwork

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

Noisy PixelFinal Fantasy Record Keeper Celebrates 12th Anniversary With New Tetsuya Nomura Artwork (opens in a new tab)

17

Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse coming to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

Nintendo EverythingBunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse coming to Nintendo Switch (opens in a new tab)

18

Gran Turismo 8: Release Date, PS6 & Everything We Know

BoxThisLap published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

BoxThisLapGran Turismo 8: Release Date, PS6 & Everything We Know (opens in a new tab)

19

Holy Horror Mansion TGS 2026 demo gameplay

Gematsu published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

GematsuHoly Horror Mansion TGS 2026 demo gameplay (opens in a new tab)

20

Medinah Country Club No. 3 Is The Newest Course Added To GOLF+

UploadVR published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

UploadVRMedinah Country Club No. 3 Is The Newest Course Added To GOLF+ (opens in a new tab)