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Indie Selects For September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the XBOX Store and on XBOX.com/IndieSelects. The grill’s cooling down, school is starting up, and the weather is changing. You know what that […] The post Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Read at Xbox WireWorld's Biggest Modding Site Buys The No. 1 Steam Resource — And Fans Are Worried
Nexus Mods just bought SteamDB, and fans are worried that it may make the platform much worse
Read at PolygonLego Skylines Is Already Looking Like A Treat, But I Suspect The Real Magic's In The Stuff Paradox Won't Talk About Just Yet
How's this for an unhelpful opener: in a lot of ways, Lego Skylines is exactly what you think it is; but in others, it's probably not. Conceptually, it's a winner, of course - a city builder built with Lego! - and yet it takes things unexpectedly far. But also there's a lot that publisher Paradox and developer Iceflake Studios are keeping quiet for now, and I suspect it's in these still-mysterious details where the game'll really come alive.
Read at EurogamerStarcraft 3 Might Actually Happen In Surprise New Partnership
Nexon, not Blizzard Entertainment, to develop the next entry in the StarCraft real-time strategy series, according to a new report
Read at PolygonNvidia's Controversial, Face-Changing, Gen-AI DLSS 5 Tech Releases Tomorrow For One Game, And Seems To Tank Frame-Rates
Nvidia's hotly debated DLSS 5 tech, which uses generative AI to apply graphical filters to existing games, arrives this week, albeit only in one game. The game is NBA 2K7, and the GeForce drivers for DLSS 5 arrive Thursday night in the US (9pm PDT) and early Friday morning here (5am BST). This is only available for GeForce 50-series graphics cards, laptops and GeForce Now.
Read at EurogamerPlayers’ Choice: Vote For August’s Best New Game
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched the PlayStation Blog's Players' Choice voting for August 2026. Gamers can cast their votes for the month's top new release from a curated list of nominees, which includes major titles like MARVEL Tʼnkon: Fighting Souls and Madden NFL 27. The winning game will be announced on PlayStation's official social media channels and blog after the polls close.
Read on HavenRockstar Unveil The "Next Evolution" Of Modded GTA 5 Roleplaying, While Staying Totally Mum On When PC Pretenders Might Be Able To Migrate To Their...
Rockstar Games has announced the upcoming closed beta for Nopixel V, a major new iteration of the modded Grand Theft Auto V roleplaying experience. Launching on September 8, the update introduces extensive map overviews, fresh jobs, and enhanced character customization, though access is initially restricted to invited players and streamers while PC players await news on Grand Theft Auto VI.
Read on HavenTotal War: Warhammer 40,000's Space Marines will have to keep the Imperium happy and avoid looking too heretical
Even genetically augmented super soldiers need to worry about their rep.
Read at PC GamerMario Kart 8 Deluxe Just Got A Surprise Free Update With 8-Player Split-Screen
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been Nintendo's golden goose for several years, as it's the company's best-selling Switch game of all time and has received various updates over the years, becoming a feature-packed experience. Even with Mario Kart World aiming to usurp its position, Nintendo isn't done dropping new content into Mario Kart 8 yet, as the game just received a new eight-player split-screen mode out of nowhere on Switch 2. It's free to download, allows for up to eight players to share the screen locally, and it...
Read at GameSpotThe Expanse: Osiris Reborn turns the best Mass Effect mission into an entire game
And makes it better.
Read at PC GamerSteamDB changes hands to Nexus Mods, which means it 'needs to make money' now—but there won't be ads or paywalls
"Nothing you know and use today is getting taken away and sold back to you."
Read at PC GamerAward-winning presenter Frankie Ward is hosting the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, showing off over 35 games and a bunch of world premieres
Summer may be ending, but we're still bringing the heat.
Read at PC GamerYou Can Watch A Cow Play Eve Online Right Now
Earlier this summer, Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) released an update to its popular online spacefaring MMO called Cradle of War, which the community immediately abbreviated to "CoW." This shorthand apparently sparked a few ideas inside Fenris, and now an actual cow is livestreaming an Eve Online session from Iceland. The cow, whose name is Valva and username is FC CapitalCowPilot, is manning a mining ship on a deep space mining operation. The team at Fenris Creations fitted its pen with "cow-proof"...
Read at GameSpotI've been worried Persona is succumbing to saminess, but Persona 4 Revival feels just as good as its predecessor did 16 years ago
Same vibes, different look.
Read at PC GamerSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets An Update, But Not The One You Want
In what feels like a monkey's paw situation, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate unexpectedly received a new patch--but unlike recent updates for other major Nintendo games, this Smash update doesn't include any Switch 2-specific features. The Ver. 13.0.5 patch for Ultimate fixes "behavior that occurs when invalid data is sent or received in online battles," according to the Nintendo Support website . It isn't clear from the patch notes (or note, rather) what "invalid data" refers to, but some users on Reddit speculated...
Read at GameSpotDon’t Care About GTA 6’s Romance System? Don’t Use It, Dev Says
GTA 6 's Jason and Lucia can be romantically involved , or they can just be partners in crime. If you're not interested in the game's romance system, don't use it, Rockstar's Rob Nelson said in a new interview. "I have to say it feels great--if you are into it as a concept. Don’t bother with it if you aren’t. Up to you," Nelson told IGN . Players who do wish to grow and nurture a romantic relationship between Jason and Lucia can hold hands, visit a zoo together, or enjoy a romantic stroll on the beach, Nelson said....
Read at GameSpot"I Just Want To Go Back Inside": How Creative Assembly Use Weather To Make You Crave Claustrophobic Interiors In Alien Isolation 2
A hands-on preview of Alien: Isolation 2 reveals how Creative Assembly is utilizing dynamic weather on the planet LV-921 to create a new layer of tension, contrasting wide-open, storm-swept exterior environments with the claustrophobic, familiar interiors of Weyland-Yutani installations.
Read on HavenEpomaker Split 70 Keyboard Review
IGN's Bill Loguidice reviews the Epomaker Split70, a compact, split-design mechanical keyboard. While the device offers excellent ergonomic benefits, hot-swappable switches, and pleasing acoustics, its non-standard key layout and compressed right Shift key present a steep learning curve for users transitioning from traditional keyboard layouts.
Read on HavenZach Cregger is going to bring the 'resource management aspect of the games' to his Resident Evil movie
He's gonna need a bigger attache case.
Read at PC GamerSquare Enix Denies It's Going Private Following Japanese Reports To The Contrary
Square Enix has officially denied reports from a Japanese business magazine claiming the publisher is considering going private. The speculation, which caused a temporary surge in the company's stock price, may have been linked to pressure from a major shareholder. The publisher clarified that no such plans are under consideration as it continues its ongoing corporate restructuring efforts.
Read on HavenWas Geralt's voice actor inspired by Henry Cavill's take on him in The Witcher series? 'No, because we were first'
"I still haven't got a call for a cameo," says Dandelion VA John Schwab.
Read at PC GamerThe Definitive ’70s Action Blockbuster Is Officially Streaming For Free On YouTube
Bruce Lee was already reinventing the action movie in 1972. Here's why you should watch Way of the Dragon for free on YouTube.
Read at PolygonSpooky Cute Puzzler Fangtopia Launches On PS5 October 26
Absolutely Games has announced that its cozy puzzle game Fangtopia will launch on the PlayStation 5 on October 26, 2026. Players will construct a whimsical kingdom of monsters and ghouls by placing hexagonal tiles around a central castle, managing resources to expand their territory and climb the leaderboards.
Read on HavenRuneScape Arrives On XBOX For The First Time In 25 Years With Survival Adventure RuneScape: Dragonwilds!
For the first time in the franchise's 25-year history, a RuneScape game is coming to Xbox consoles. RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a co-operative survival RPG adventure developed by Jagex, is scheduled to launch on September 15, 2026. Players will explore the forgotten continent of Ashenfall, leveling skills up to 99 and wielding unique Skill Spells to survive and eventually defeat the formidable Dragon Queen, Kuldra.
Read on HavenLOTR Fans Need To “Be Patient,” Kingdom Come Dev Says About New Middle-Earth RPG
Kingdom Come developer Warhorse is working on multiple new games, including a The Lord of the Rings role-playing game . We don't know much about it right now, and Warhorse isn't likely to share more details anytime soon. In a post on social media , Warhorse said, "We're excited to tell you guys more, you've just gotta be patient for now." In short, you should be more like an Ent and slow down. Good things come to those who wait, after all. Warhorse announced the game earlier this year, saying it will be a "deeply...
Read at GameSpotThe Big Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Interview: Launching Against GTA 6, Cutting Hedorah, And Staying (Mostly) Faithful To A...
IGN spoke with Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered senior designer Simon Strange to hear about the game fans have long pleaded for — but never thought would actually happen.
Read at IGNGTA 6 Has A Point Of No Return For Players Who Take Crime Too Far
Grand Theft Auto 6 is looking to add some extra wrinkles to several of its established gameplay pillars, but the biggest update here might just be the inclusion of an honor system. Taking a page from Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 6 will remind you that actions have consequences, as your less-than-legal activities will feed into a criminal profile that evolves with you. Not only are there various profiles within this that gauge just how effective you are at crime--or bloodthirsty--but developer Rockstar Games will let...
Read at GameSpotLEGO Advent Calendars For 2026 Are Already On Sale
They just came out, but you can already save $10 apiece on all five 2026 LEGO advent calendars, including Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney themes.
Read at IGNWorld Of Warcraft Fans So Eager To Find Confirmation Of "Classic Plus", They've Dug "Wow 2" Evidence Out Of Blizzards' Backend
World of Warcraft fans are currently obsessing over colours, as dataminers pull hues from Blizzard's website that are labelled under a curious "wow 2" tag. This, some believe, could be an indication of a major reveal at next week's BlizzCon event.
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