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No Man's SkyHello GamesGame Updates

No Man's Sky's Next Big Update Is Imminent, and Sean Murray's Emojis Say It All

Hello Games founder Sean Murray is at it again, reaching into his now-legendary bag of emojis to tease what appears to be the next major update for No Man's Sky. As Eurogamer reports, Murray's cryptic emoji posts have become a remarkably reliable signal that a significant patch or expansion is just around the corner, and fans are treating this latest round of symbols with the same excited anticipation they always do.

Sep 6, 2026

Humankind 2AI controversyAmplitude Studios

Humankind 2 Studio Claps Back at AI Slop Accusations: "Made by Humankind"

Amplitude Studios found itself in hot water after the reveal of a new Humankind 2 trailer, with a large portion of the internet accusing the studio of using AI-generated imagery in the footage. The backlash was swift and vocal, with players and onlookers pointing fingers and labeling the trailer "AI slop," a term that has become increasingly common as the gaming industry grapples with the growing presence of generative AI in creative work.

Sep 6, 2026

FortniteSonic the HedgehogSEGA

Sonic Joins Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Via a Clever SEGA Workaround

Sonic the Hedgehog is headlining Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass, but there is a surprising twist behind the collaboration. According to Polygon, the iconic blue blur appearing in the game is not technically Sonic at all. SEGA and Epic Games found a clever legal or licensing workaround to make the crossover happen officially, sidestepping what may have been a complicated rights situation.

Sep 6, 2026

NintendoThe Legend of ZeldaCollector's Edition

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Returns in October With a New Deluxe Release

Nintendo is bringing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom back into the spotlight this fall with a brand-new deluxe release. Titled "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai," the package is being co-published with Dark Horse and is slated to arrive in October 2026, offering fans a fresh reason to return to Hyrule.

Sep 6, 2026

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Kingdom Hearts x Fortnite Collaboration Reportedly Delayed

Fans of both Kingdom Hearts and Fortnite were left disappointed this week as rumors surfaced that the highly anticipated crossover bringing Sora into Epic Games' Battle Royale has been delayed. The reasons behind the postponement remain unclear, leaving the community to speculate about what may have caused the holdup for one of the most talked-about collaborations in recent memory.

Sep 6, 2026

NvidiaDLSS 5GPU

DLSS 5 Performance Analysis: Broader GPU Support and Creative Defense

Nvidia's DLSS 5 arrived this week to a storm of controversy, with some players quick to dismiss its AI-driven image filter as little more than "AI slop." The technology debuted alongside the RTX 50 series, but Nvidia has since confirmed that older RTX 40 cards will also gain access to the feature, broadening its reach significantly beyond the latest hardware generation. The confirmation is a notable olive branch to the large installed base of last-gen GPU owners who had feared they might be left behind.

Sep 6, 2026

Marvel's WolverineInsomniac GamesMarvel

Insomniac Clarifies Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Character After Fan Confusion

Insomniac Games has stepped in to clear up a case of mistaken identity following the release of a new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine. Fans watching the footage found themselves debating the identity of a mysterious character, with many incorrectly assuming she was Psylocke, the telepathic X-Men mutant. Insomniac confirmed that the character in question is actually Lady Deathstrike, the adamantium-clawed villain with a long and storied rivalry with Wolverine in Marvel comics.

Sep 6, 2026

Civilization 7Strategy GamesExpansion

Civilization 7 Is Getting a Major Sci-Fi Expansion Called Earthrise in 2027

Firaxis Games has officially announced Earthrise, a major sci-fi expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization 7, slated for release in 2027. The expansion promises to take the long-running strategy franchise in a bold new direction, bringing futuristic themes to the forefront of the Civilization experience. This marks one of the most significant content additions to the game since its launch, signaling that Firaxis has ambitious long-term plans for Civilization 7's post-launch life.

Sep 6, 2026

Old School RuneScapeMMOGaming Crime

Former OSRS Dev "Mod Jed" Sentenced for Stealing $400K in Gold From Players

An eight-year saga in the Old School RuneScape community has finally reached its legal conclusion. Andrew Lakeman, known in-game as "Mod Jed," has been handed a three-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, after being found guilty of stealing in-game gold and items from players and funneling the proceeds through black market channels. The former Jagex developer abused his moderator privileges to pilfer loot estimated at over $400,000 in real-world value, laundering the ill-gotten gains through cryptocurrency.

Sep 6, 2026

Left 4 Dead 2ValveESRB

Valve Intentionally "Leaked" Its Own Left 4 Dead 2 Trailer After ESRB Blocked It

A confession from former Valve writer Chet Faliszek has shed light on one of gaming's more creative PR maneuvers: Valve deliberately "leaked" its own cinematic trailer for Left 4 Dead 2 after the ESRB blocked the studio from releasing it through official channels. Faliszek recently admitted that rather than sit on the footage or fight the ratings board, Valve simply let the trailer find its way onto the internet under the guise of an accidental leak, sidestepping the regulatory roadblock entirely.

Sep 6, 2026