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State of Play September 2026: Every Big Announcement

Sony's September 2026 State of Play split into two showcases, headlined by a major Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer. Fans also flooded chat with Destiny 3 demands and physical media complaints.

By Marcus Delgado | September 03, 2026

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Perfectionism, EVE’s Cow Pilot, and Tomb Raider: Gaming Roundup

From perfectionism in gaming to a literal cow piloting a spaceship in EVE Online, this week's gaming news roundup covers it all. Tomb Raider's next chapter stumbles while Double Fine dreams big with a Brutal Legend sequel.

By Jake Torres | September 02, 2026

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Denuvo Removed From Dragon’s Dogma 2 Ahead of DLC

Capcom pulled Denuvo from Dragon's Dogma 2 weeks before new DLC arrives. Meanwhile, Sony's digital ownership defense and a nostalgic Black & White revival stir fresh debate across gaming communities.

By Devon Blackwell | September 02, 2026

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Gaming’s Messy September 2026: Ownership Fights and Falltober

Sony tells a courtroom that digital game buyers already know they're only licensing content, not owning it. Meanwhile, Switch 2 owners brace for a packed fall lineup and Xbox fans build their own Disc to Digital guides.

By Keira Walsh | September 01, 2026

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Vampire RPG Bites Deep

The Blood of Dawnwalker launches to strong reviews praising its dark storytelling and bold time-pressure mechanics. Critics flag weaker combat, but most agree Rebel Wolves delivered one of 2026's standout RPGs.

By Jake Torres | August 31, 2026

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Console War Physical Media Fight Heats Up With Xbox Helix

Sony reportedly reconsiders its digital-only console strategy as Xbox pushes an all-physical approach with Project Helix. Meanwhile, a massive Valve data leak fuels Half-Life 2: Episode Three speculation, and gamers debate game design and physical ownership.

By Devon Blackwell | August 31, 2026

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Way of the Sword Review Roundup Is Glowing: Onimusha

Capcom's samurai series returns after two decades, and critics across five major outlets are calling it a triumph. Here's why the Onimusha: Way of the Sword reviews are lining up so closely.

By Keira Walsh | August 31, 2026

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A Plague Tale Legacy Review Roundup Explained: Resonance

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy swaps rats for combat in a bold prequel spinoff. Major outlets split on whether Asobo Studio's gamble preserves the series' soul.

By Marcus Delgado | August 26, 2026

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Tarnished Edition Runs Better Than Expected: Elden Ring on Switch 2

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition arrives on Switch 2 with surprisingly solid performance, while early screenshots tease The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on the same console.

By Keira Walsh | August 26, 2026

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Gamescom 2026 Announcements Headline a Busy Tech News Week

Gamescom 2026 brought major reveals including a Witcher 3 remaster and a cheap Inscryption sale, while Uber and Washington made news of their own.

By Owen Mercer | August 26, 2026

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