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Cyberpunk: EdgerunnersAnimeNetflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Teased for October 20

Netflix and CD Projekt Red's acclaimed anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season, with the first teases painting a picture of another brutal, action-packed ride through Night City. The early glimpses suggest fans should brace themselves for a bloodbath, staying true to the visceral, uncompromising tone that made the first season a massive hit with both anime fans and Cyberpunk 2077 players alike.

Sep 23, 2026

Blizzard EntertainmentLayoffsWorld of Warcraft

Blizzard Faces Imminent Layoffs Days After BlizzCon and WoW: Forever Beta

Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly on the verge of significant layoffs, a development that has shocked the gaming community given its timing. The news comes just days after a well-received BlizzCon event and a seemingly popular beta for World of Warcraft: Forever, leaving many fans and industry observers stunned by the contrast between the studio's public momentum and its internal situation. According to Game Developer, which reportedly obtained an internal email sent to Blizzard employees, the cuts appear to affect at least the World of Warcraft department, though the full scope of the layoffs remains unclear.

Sep 23, 2026

Sonic the HedgehogSegaSonic Team

Sonic Movie Franchise Saved the Game Series From Cancellation, Says Series Boss

The Sonic the Hedgehog film series may be divisive among fans, but according to Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, it quite literally saved the blue blur from being wiped out entirely. In recent comments, Iizuka revealed that Sega had been considering canceling the Sonic game franchise altogether before the first live-action movie arrived and turned the brand's fortunes around. The 2020 film's box office success demonstrated that there was still a massive, hungry audience for Sonic content, prompting Sega to keep the games going rather than pulling the plug.

Sep 23, 2026

Injustice 3NetherRealm StudiosDC Comics

Injustice 3 Character Leaks Point to Supergirl and Batwoman

Fresh leaks surrounding the unannounced Injustice 3 are continuing to pile up, with new information emerging that seemingly confirms two DC characters are headed to NetherRealm's anticipated fighting game sequel. According to reports from both Polygon and Eurogamer, Supergirl and Batwoman are among the fighters set to appear in the game, with one character being largely expected and the other coming as a notable surprise to fans.

Sep 23, 2026

RaymanPlatformerRemake

Rayman Legends Retold Brings Remake to 2026 With New Visuals and Dozen Music Levels

Rayman Legends Retold, the upcoming remake of Ubisoft's beloved 2013 2D platformer, is generating serious buzz following a wave of hands-on previews. Outlets including Polygon, Eurogamer, CGMagazine, and PCGamesN all went hands-on with the title, and the consensus is striking: this could be one of 2026's most surprising and rewarding remakes. The new release promises updated visuals and a wealth of additional content designed to give the classic a fresh coat of paint without losing what made the original special. Polygon went so far as to say the game could make Mario "sweat," a bold claim that speaks to the quality and ambition on display.

Sep 23, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2Lord of the RingsOpen World

Two Near-Perfect Lord of the Rings Games Finally Come to Switch 2

Middle-earth fans on Nintendo hardware are finally getting their due. Both Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30, bringing their acclaimed open-world action and the iconic Nemesis System to the platform for the first time. The announcement arrives just one week before launch, giving fans little time to wait before diving back into Talion's vendetta against Sauron's forces.

Sep 23, 2026

GTA 6Rockstar GamesMarketing

GTA 6's $1M Miami Takeover and NBA Star's Hilarious Performance Warning

Rockstar Games is pulling out all the stops for Grand Theft Auto 6's marketing blitz, spending nearly $1 million to erect a massive "Welcome to Vice City" sign in Miami as part of a real-life takeover of the city that inspired the game's fictional setting. The Kaseya Center became the first landmark to host Rockstar's ambitious signage campaign, though the stunt wasn't without controversy. Local police reportedly raised objections before the billboard ultimately went up anyway, signaling just how far Rockstar is willing to push the boundaries of traditional game marketing.

Sep 23, 2026

Undead LabsState of Decay 3Xbox

State of Decay 3 Dev Undead Labs Gains Independence from Xbox

Undead Labs, the studio behind the long-awaited State of Decay 3, has officially broken free from Microsoft and Xbox to become a fully independent developer. The announcement came amid broader chaos surrounding Xbox, with Polygon reporting that the studio has secured its independence and remains on track to release State of Decay 3 in 2027. The news was welcomed by fans as an encouraging sign that the project is pressing forward, even as the wider Xbox landscape continues to shift.

Sep 23, 2026

Gears of WarThe CoalitionGaming Layoffs

Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Before Early Access Launch

The story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been laid off from The Coalition, just one week before the game's early access launch. The timing is particularly jarring given that the dismissal came only four days after the developer publicly celebrated the game going gold, a milestone that typically signals a finished, ship-ready product. The affected developer had been with The Coalition since 2022, and had expressed genuine excitement about players finally getting their hands on the title.

Sep 23, 2026

XboxStudio ClosuresNinja Theory

Ninja Theory Faces Closure After Microsoft Fails to Find a Buyer

Ninja Theory, the beloved UK-based studio behind the Hellblade series, is heading toward closure after Microsoft failed to finalize a sale with prospective buyers. The studio had been put up for sale earlier this year as part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to streamline its gaming division, but two separate acquisition agreements have since collapsed, leaving the future of the Cambridge-based team in serious jeopardy. Staff have now entered a consultation period, a formal step that typically precedes redundancies under UK employment law.

Sep 23, 2026

XboxHaloActivision

Xbox Cuts 268 More Jobs, Hands Halo and Rare to Activision in Sweeping Restructure

Microsoft has confirmed a second major wave of Xbox layoffs in 2026, eliminating 268 more roles as it continues what the company is calling a "reset" of its gaming business. The cuts follow an earlier round in July that eliminated 1,600 positions, and they come alongside sweeping structural changes that touch nearly every corner of Xbox Game Studios. Among the most dramatic announcements: the Halo franchise and legendary UK studio Rare have both been transferred to Activision, which will now develop the next mainline Halo title. Ninja Theory has been proposed for closure, Obsidian Entertainment is being folded into Bethesda, and the Forza and Fable studios are being merged. Undead Labs is being divested entirely.

Sep 23, 2026