Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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

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01

The Next Halo Game From Halo Studios Was Reportedly Still Years Away, Before Microsoft Handed the Franchise to Activision

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

—+1-UPLoading story score.

2 SourcesUpdated 37d ago

First seen Sep 25, 2026, 7:22 AM CDT

• IGN GamesThe Next Halo Game From Halo Studios Was Reportedly Still Years Away, Before Microsoft Handed the Franchise to Activision↗ (opens in a new tab)
• PC GamerWhat insiders say Halo Studios was up to before losing Halo: 'The next Halo game was years away'↗ (opens in a new tab)

02

MobyGames video game database now lets developers claim their game credits

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• EurogamerMobyGames video game database now lets developers claim their game credits↗ (opens in a new tab)

03

Five Nights at Freddy’s spin-off MyPopgoes coming to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceUpdated 33d ago

First seen Sep 26, 2026, 7:57 AM CDT

• Nintendo EverythingFive Nights at Freddy’s spin-off MyPopgoes coming to Nintendo Switch↗ (opens in a new tab)

04

Nintendo Should Make More Games About People

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• PolygonNintendo Should Make More Games About People↗ (opens in a new tab)

05

It took CD Projekt two years to design Phantom Liberty's Chimera Tank boss fight: 'We were iterating over and over'

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• PC GamerIt took CD Projekt two years to design Phantom Liberty's Chimera Tank boss fight: 'We were iterating over and over'↗ (opens in a new tab)

06

Anniversary: Castlevania Changed The Shape Of Gaming 40 Years Ago

Nintendo Life published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• Nintendo LifeAnniversary: Castlevania Changed The Shape Of Gaming 40 Years Ago↗ (opens in a new tab)

07

US court orders Redditor to pay Nintendo £3.4m over Switch piracy

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• EurogamerUS court orders Redditor to pay Nintendo £3.4m over Switch piracy↗ (opens in a new tab)

08

Overwatch Seasonal Hero Releases 'The Right Thing for the Game,' Blizzard Says

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• PolygonOverwatch Seasonal Hero Releases 'The Right Thing for the Game,' Blizzard Says↗ (opens in a new tab)

09

Delta Force Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with New Season Reorientation

IGN Games published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• IGN GamesDelta Force Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with New Season Reorientation↗ (opens in a new tab)

10

Team Liquid turn to MidOne as Nisha absence raises questions

Esports Insider published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• Esports InsiderTeam Liquid turn to MidOne as Nisha absence raises questions↗ (opens in a new tab)

11

Code Vein Series soundtrack album featuring over 100 tracks from Code Vein I & II launches January 29, 2027

RPG Site published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• RPG SiteCode Vein Series soundtrack album featuring over 100 tracks from Code Vein I & II launches January 29, 2027↗ (opens in a new tab)

12

Assetto Corsa Generated €33.6 Million as EVO and Rally Expand

BoxThisLap published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

BO1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• BOBoxThisLapAssetto Corsa Generated €33.6 Million as EVO and Rally Expand↗ (opens in a new tab)

13

Persian-Inspired Metroidvania ‘Nocturnal II’ Launches November 10 for PC

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• Noisy PixelPersian-Inspired Metroidvania ‘Nocturnal II’ Launches November 10 for PC↗ (opens in a new tab)

14

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam TGS 2026 demo gameplay

Gematsu published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• GematsuProfessor Layton and the New World of Steam TGS 2026 demo gameplay↗ (opens in a new tab)

15

Just Hoops 2.0 Update Emphasizes Hand Tracking & Accessibility

UploadVR published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• UploadVRJust Hoops 2.0 Update Emphasizes Hand Tracking & Accessibility↗ (opens in a new tab)

16

Polyphony Digital Explains How Gran Turismo 7 Engine Sounds Work, Reveals Lotus Evora and AMG One

GTPlanet published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceUpdated 35d ago

First seen Sep 25, 2026, 8:02 PM CDT

• GTPlanetPolyphony Digital Explains How Gran Turismo 7 Engine Sounds Work, Reveals Lotus Evora and AMG One↗ (opens in a new tab)

17

Gods Death & Reapers highlights the new features available in its current weekend alpha playtest

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• MassivelyOPGods Death & Reapers highlights the new features available in its current weekend alpha playtest↗ (opens in a new tab)

18

Waltz and Jam debuts new gameplay trailer at Game Devs of Color Expo Direct

GamesBeat published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• GamesBeatWaltz and Jam debuts new gameplay trailer at Game Devs of Color Expo Direct↗ (opens in a new tab)

19

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Naoki Hamaguchi’s favorite Materia, song & outfit

Shacknews published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

1 SourceFirst seen 36d ago

• ShacknewsFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Naoki Hamaguchi’s favorite Materia, song & outfit↗ (opens in a new tab)

20

This Diablo 4 Trick Lets You Become Stronger Than Ever, But It Might Not Be Intended

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

—+1-UPLoading story score.

GA1 SourceFirst seen 37d ago

• GAGameSpotThis Diablo 4 Trick Lets You Become Stronger Than Ever, But It Might Not Be Intended↗ (opens in a new tab)