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Rockstar vs. IWGB Employment Tribunal Gets Underway

Rockstar Games and the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) have officially begun laying out their respective arguments at an employment tribunal, marking a significant moment in the ongoing labour dispute between the gaming giant and its workers. The proceedings, which kicked off in mid-September 2026, are expected to run through October, suggesting a lengthy and complex legal battle ahead.

Sep 15, 2026

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Blizzard Confirms Diablo 5 Too Large for Diablo 4 Expansion

Blizzard made waves at BlizzCon this past weekend with the official announcement of Diablo 5, and the studio has now shed light on why the project became a fully standalone sequel rather than another expansion for Diablo 4. According to Blizzard, the scope of what the team wanted to achieve simply outgrew what a Diablo 4 expansion could accommodate. While Diablo 4 is not being abandoned and will continue to receive support, players should not expect any new expansions for that game going forward, as the studio's focus has firmly shifted to delivering what it describes as the darkest story in the franchise's history.

Sep 15, 2026

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GTA 6 Actor Revealed: Stephen Root Confirmed as First Named Voice Cast Member

Rockstar Games has been tight-lipped about the voice cast of Grand Theft Auto 6, but one well-known actor has beaten the studio to the punch with a surprise self-reveal. Stephen Root, best recognized for his roles in King of the Hill and the acclaimed series Widow's Bay, has confirmed he has a role in the upcoming crime epic, making him the first publicly named actor attached to the project. Root's candid disclosure caught fans off guard, as Rockstar has characteristically kept casting details under wraps ahead of the game's release.

Sep 15, 2026

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Neowiz Trademarks "Wonders of O," Hinting at a Lies of P Sequel

Neowiz, the studio behind the acclaimed 2023 Soulslike Lies of P, has officially filed a trademark for a title called "Wonders of O," and the gaming world is connecting the dots fast. Just as Lies of P reimagined the classic tale of Pinocchio through a dark, challenging lens, "Wonders of O" appears to be a similar literary riff, this time pointing squarely at L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The trademark filing has set off a wave of speculation that a full sequel, or at least a spiritual follow-up set in the same Soulslike framework, is in active development at Neowiz.

Sep 15, 2026

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Bungie Delays Marathon Major Update, Shifts Away from Seasonal Model

Bungie has announced a significant delay to Marathon's next major update, pushing what would have been Season 3 and the game's long-awaited permanent PvE mode back to December. The studio simultaneously confirmed it is "moving away from a strict seasonal schedule," signaling a fundamental rethink of how content will be delivered to players going forward. The announcement came just days before the content was originally expected to launch, catching many in the community off guard.

Sep 15, 2026

UbisoftRaymanGame Delays

Ubisoft Delays Rayman Legends Retold to December, Just Weeks Before Launch

Ubisoft has announced a two-month delay for Rayman Legends Retold, pushing the remake of the beloved 2013 platformer from its original October 1 release date all the way to December 3. The news landed less than three weeks before the game was set to launch, catching many fans off guard, especially given that the title had already gone gold, meaning development was considered complete and the game was ready for manufacturing and distribution.

Sep 15, 2026

SegaNetflixGame Adaptations

Sega & Netflix Team Up for Crazy Taxi Movie, Sonic Series, and More

Netflix and Sega have announced a sweeping new partnership that will bring three beloved (and one brand-new) properties to the streaming platform as screen adaptations. The slate includes a live-action Crazy Taxi comedy film, a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated TV series described as "cute yet cool," and an adaptation of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, which is being pitched as a "badass action" project. The announcements landed on September 14, 2026, and signal a major push by both companies to expand Sega's gaming franchises beyond the screen.

Sep 15, 2026

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Wardogs Steam Hit Cracks Down on Economy Exploits Amid Faction Drama

Wardogs, the Battlefield-style mass multiplayer FPS from developer Bulkhead, has shot up the Steam charts since its September 10 launch, and it's already generating plenty of community conversation, both for the right and wrong reasons. The developers have issued a stern warning to players abusing XP farms and in-game cash exploits, stating that they track every server players enter and will "come down hard" on anyone caught gaming the economy system. This crackdown comes even as the studio actively encourages legitimate grinding, drawing a clear line between rewarded hustle and outright cheating.

Sep 15, 2026

VRValvePC Gaming

Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset Launches at $1,059 Amid Market Headwinds

Valve has officially opened orders for its long-awaited Steam Frame VR headset, with pricing starting at $1,059 (£889) for the base model. Prospective buyers can currently join a waiting list to secure their unit, which ships bundled with Half-Life: Alyx. The headset completes Valve's recent hardware trifecta alongside the new Steam Machine and a third unannounced device, and a developer kit is also being rolled out to VR developers targeting the platform.

Sep 15, 2026