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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Warns of Worst Industry Crash Since the 1980s

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has issued a stark warning about the state of the video game industry, calling the current downturn the worst crash seen since the 1980s. Speaking in the latest issue of Edge magazine, Sweeney painted a grim picture of an industry that has been battered by layoffs, studio closures, and shifting consumer habits, comparing the severity of the current crisis to the catastrophic market collapse that nearly wiped out gaming four decades ago.

Sep 4, 2026

Crimson DesertDLCPearl Abyss

Crimson Desert's First Story DLC "Charting the Unknown" Arrives Next Month

Pearl Abyss has announced the first major story expansion for Crimson Desert, titled "Charting the Unknown," set to launch in October 2026. The DLC was unveiled during a State of Play presentation and introduces ship exploration as a key new mechanic, taking players beyond the regions available in the base game. The expansion appears to venture into entirely new territory, with early details suggesting a setting that pushes further into uncharted lands.

Sep 4, 2026

Frontier DevelopmentsDisneyTheme Park Sim

Frontier Developments Teams Up With Disney for New Theme Park Game

Frontier Developments, the studio behind Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution, has officially announced a new game based on Disney IP. The Cambridge-based developer confirmed it has signed a licensing agreement with Disney, with early speculation pointing strongly toward a Disneyland-style theme park tycoon experience. While details remain scarce, the pairing feels almost inevitable given Frontier's pedigree in the management sim genre and Disney's treasure trove of beloved parks and attractions.

Sep 4, 2026

MMOGuild Wars 3ArenaNet

Guild Wars 3 Aims to Modernize MMOs With No Sub Fee and Smaller-Scale Combat

ArenaNet pulled back the curtain on Guild Wars 3 at Gamescom 2026, giving press a hands-on look at a game the studio hopes will make players "fall in love with MMOs" all over again. Live demos showcased a heavy emphasis on momentum-driven traversal and fluid combat, with ArenaNet positioning the title as a deliberate modernization of a genre that has long struggled to welcome newcomers. Early impressions from multiple outlets suggest the studio may actually be onto something, describing movement and combat systems that feel more dynamic and readable than what the genre typically offers.

Sep 4, 2026

Monster HunterCapcomExpansion

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Reveals New Monsters, Floating Island, and a Leaked Khezu Return

Capcom pulled back the curtain on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during the September 2026 Sony State of Play, debuting a new gameplay trailer packed with fresh content. The footage showcased brand-new elder dragons, a stunning floating island region, and a notable character redesign that has fans buzzing. The trailer confirmed the expansion is targeting a 2027 release window, giving hunters plenty to look forward to.

Sep 4, 2026

RPGRebel WolvesPC Gaming

The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches With Day-One Issues, First Patch Already Live

The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut game from studio Rebel Wolves and the first new project from director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz since The Witcher 3, officially launched on September 3, 2026. However, the release was not without its share of growing pains, as players quickly encountered day-one issues ranging from stuttering to crashes. The developers acknowledged the problems shortly after launch and provided temporary workarounds to help players get into the game while longer-term fixes were prepared.

Sep 4, 2026

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Two Limited Edition GTA 6 DualSense Controllers Revealed at Sony State of Play

Sony's September 2026 State of Play livestream brought plenty of surprises, but one of the standout moments for hardware fans was the reveal of two limited edition Grand Theft Auto 6 DualSense wireless controllers for PS5. The controllers, arriving in what appear to be white and black colorways, are themed around Rockstar's massively anticipated open-world title and were shown off briefly during the broadcast alongside a broader slate of game announcements.

Sep 4, 2026

Elden RingHidetaka MiyazakiFromSoftware

Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki Addresses the Foot Fetish Rumors

Hidetaka Miyazaki, the celebrated director behind Dark Souls and Elden Ring, has finally addressed one of the more unusual rumors that has followed him through gaming circles: that he has a foot fetish. In a recent interview, Miyazaki said he is "honestly not sure" where the rumor even came from, expressing genuine bafflement at its persistence and widespread reach across the gaming community.

Sep 4, 2026

Until Dawn 2PS5Horror Games

Until Dawn 2 Confirmed for January 28, 2027, Co-Developed by AdHoc Studio

Sony's September 2026 State of Play brought one of the showcase's biggest announcements: Until Dawn 2 has an official release date of January 28, 2027, exclusively for PS5. The new trailer offered a fresh look at the game's character dynamics and so-called "unwinnable scenarios," while also teasing a return to the original's iconic setting. It marks the first proper sequel to the beloved 2015 horror title, setting it apart from the various spiritual successors that Supermassive Games has released in the years since.

Sep 4, 2026

Final FantasySquare EnixJRPG

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Dated for April 8, 2027, with Sephiroth and Vincent DLC Confirmed

Square Enix finally put a firm date on the long-awaited conclusion to its Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. During a PlayStation State of Play on September 3, 2026, director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027. The announcement was accompanied by a 10-minute gameplay deep dive showcasing locations like Wutai, Highwind exploration, the returning Queen's Blood card game, side quests, and more, giving fans the most substantial look yet at the trilogy's finale.

Sep 4, 2026

Xbox Game PassCloud GamingMicrosoft

Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming Gets Monthly Hour Caps Starting November

Microsoft has announced a significant change to Xbox Game Pass that will limit how many hours subscribers can use the cloud gaming service each month. Starting in November, Game Pass plans will carry monthly cloud gaming hour caps, ending the unlimited access players have enjoyed since the feature launched. Depending on the plan tier, subscribers will be limited to somewhere between 5 and 15 hours of cloud play per month, after which they will need to purchase additional cloud playtime to keep streaming.

Sep 4, 2026

DLSS 5NvidiaPC Gaming

DLSS 5 Can Slash Frame Rates by Up to 73% on RTX 5080 in NBA 2K27

DLSS 5 may be Nvidia's most ambitious AI-rendering leap yet, but early testing in NBA 2K27 reveals a punishing cost. According to PC Gamer, enabling DLSS 5 on an RTX 5080 gaming PC can reduce frame rates by as much as 73%, raising serious questions about what kind of hardware would actually be needed to run the feature without taking a significant performance hit. The findings suggest that, at least in NBA 2K27, the AI-enhanced visuals come at a steep price that even one of Nvidia's most powerful consumer GPUs struggles to absorb.

Sep 4, 2026