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Game News Round-Up is your daily video game news fix. We cover the day's biggest stories: announcements, reveals, release dates, delays, financial results and industry shake-ups, with every story clearly sourced and verified so you always know where the news came from. It's quick enough for a coffee break and thorough enough that you'll never miss a headline. New episodes every work day.

  1. 2d ago

    Game News Round-Up - 18th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 18th September 2026 Sources: Resident Evil movie debuts as highest-rated video game adaptation: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/resident_evil_2026Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgård will play the lead role in Hideo Kojima’s Physint: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/pennywise-actor-bill-skarsgard-will-play-the-lead-role-in-hideo-kojimas-physint/Sony acknowledges PC games including Helldivers 2 disappear from UK Steam storefront, does not give reason why it has happened: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-responds-after-pc-games-including-helldivers-2-disappear-in-uk/Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back announced for PS5. Due for release in 2027: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/lollipop-chainsaw-2-back2back-announced-for-ps5Nex Playground announces $150m in new funding as hardware sales pass one million: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nex-playground-announces-150m-in-new-funding-as-hardware-sales-pass-one-millionHyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/hyper-light-drifter-developer-heart-machine-has-laid-off-the-majority-of-staff

  2. 3d ago

    Game News Round-Up - 17th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 17th September 2026 Sources: Sega confirms that Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will still get free characters in Year Two, starting with Bayonetta: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-confirms-that-sonic-racing-crossworlds-will-still-get-free-characters-in-year-two-starting-with-bayonetta/The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced that Resident Evil creator, Shinji Mikami, will be inducted into its Hall of Fame next year: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/shinji-mikami-to-be-inducted-into-the-aias-hall-of-fame-later-this-week1312 Interactive raises $1m in seed funding round: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/1312-interactive-raises-1m-in-seed-funding-roundBohemia Interactive takes minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bohemia-interactive-takes-minority-stake-in-everwind-developer-enjoy-studioMindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy may be closing down, according to reports: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mindseye-studio-build-a-rocket-boy-may-be-closing-down-according-to-reports/

  3. 4d ago

    Game News Round-Up - 16th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 16th September 2026 Sources: 007 First Light Switch 2 Edition Delayed to March 2027: https://www.eurogamer.net/007-first-light-switch-2-delayKingdom Hearts collaboration with Fortnite detailed: https://gameinformer.com/2026/09/15/kingdom-hearts-comes-to-fortnite-this-weekWardogs sells over 2 million units in five days: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/were-not-transparent-and-were-not-honest-says-bulkhead-ceo-after-wardogs-sells-2-million-units/Dice of Kalma hits a million downloads across mobile devices: https://www.pocketgamer.com/dice-of-kalma/one-million-downloads/

  4. 5d ago

    Game News Round-Up - 15th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 15th September 2026 Sources: Rayman Legends Retold Delayed to December 3rd: https://bsky.app/profile/rayman.ubisoft.com/post/3mvii5hjevq2uRoblox creators will soon be able to publish games on multiple platforms as standalone apps: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-creators-will-soon-be-able-to-publish-games-on-multiple-platforms-as-standalone-appsSega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation: https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-netflix-sonic-tv-crazy-taxi-stranger-than-heaven-filmWaiting list opens up for Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset: https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-frame-vr-price-where-how-to-buyMarathon's permanent PvE mode and next major update delayed to December days before launch, and Bungie's "moving away from a strict season schedule": https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-pve-mode-delay-bungie-major-updateWorker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/worker-owned-studio-ko_op-confirms-layoffsMoss developer Polyarc Games announces closure: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/moss-developer-polyarc-games-announces-closure

  5. 6d ago

    Game News Round-Up - 14th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 14th September 2026 Sources: Blizzard announced Diablo 5 for 2029 release: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-announces-diablo-5-for-2029-release/Blizzard revealed open-world third person StarCraft shooter from ex-Far Cry boss Dan Hay. Planned for release in 2030: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-reveals-open-world-starcraft-shooter-from-ex-far-cry-boss/Blizzard announced animated Netflix Diablo series: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-announces-netflix-diablo-series-and-overwatch-could-be-next/Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a remixed version of vanilla World of Warcraft launching November 4: https://www.eurogamer.net/world-of-warcraft-forever-announced-blizzcon-2026-classic-plusYouTuber Emathiio Was Tackled On Stage At Roblox Conference Wearing T-Shirt That Said ‘Kids Deserve Better’: https://kotaku.com/youtuber-gets-tackled-on-stage-at-roblox-conference-wearing-t-shirt-that-says-kids-deserve-better-2000733753Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers: https://www.theverge.com/tech/994426/apple-iphone-game-controllers

  6. Sep 10

    Game News Round-Up - 11th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 11th September 2026 Sources: Ikea has released a Skyrim mod where players are accompanied by a Kallax shelving unit voiced by Matt Berry: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ikea-has-released-a-skyrim-mod-where-players-are-accompanied-by-a-kallax-shelving-unit-voiced-by-matt-berry/Project Dream, Rare’s SNES prototype which evolved into Banjo-Kazooie, has leaked after 30+ years: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/project-dream-rares-snes-prototype-which-evolved-into-banjo-kazooie-has-leaked-after-30-years/Switch 2 system update adds VRR support when docked, Switch 2 to Switch 2 system transfer and more: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/switch-2-system-update-adds-vrr-support-when-docked-switch-2-to-switch-2-system-transfer-and-more/Hideo Kojima’s Physint has jumped from PlayStation to Xbox, after Kojima says Sony tried to cancel it: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideo-kojimas-physint-has-jumped-from-playstation-to-xbox-after-kojima-says-sony-tried-to-cancel-it/Ubisoft Steam games to no longer require the Connect launcher, in "initial step toward a smoother and more streamlined launch experience": https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-connect-steam-launcher-requirement-updateWardogs Sells a Million Copies and Blows Past 300k Concurrent Players on Launch Day: https://www.ign.com/articles/wardogs-surpasses-1-million-copies-sold-on-day-one-blows-past-300k-peak-concurrent-players-on-steam

  7. Sep 9

    Game News Round-Up - 10th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 10th September 2026 Sources: Mario Kart World gets a free update today adding 10 classic SNES tracks and two more Knockout Tours: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mario-kart-world-gets-a-free-update-today-adding-10-classic-snes-tracks-and-two-more-knockout-tours/Nintendo announces Metroid Ravenous, a new side-scrolling adventure. Releases for Switch 2 on January 28th 2027: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-announces-metroid-ravenous-a-new-side-scrolling-adventure/Sonic Racing CrossWorlds’ final free DLC character for Year 1 is Amigo from Samba de Amigo: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonic-racing-crossworlds-final-free-dlc-character-for-year-1-is-amigo-from-samba-de-amigo/Huge Steam leak shows achievement lists for hundreds of upcoming games, including Kingdom Hearts 4 and Persona 6: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-steam-leak-shows-achievement-lists-for-hundreds-of-upcoming-games-including-kingdom-hearts-4-and-persona-6/Star Fox Adventures is now available on NSO's Gamecube app: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/star-fox-adventures-is-coming-to-switch-2s-gamecube-collection-today/Lego Digital Play acquires mobile studio Offroad Games: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lego-digital-play-acquires-mobile-studio-offroad-gamesEpic Games Store to introduce age checks for R18+ games in Australia: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-games-store-to-introduce-age-checks-for-r18-games-in-australiaMark Cerny and Geoff Keighley launch Nova Games Foundation to fund young designers: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/mark-cerny-and-geoff-keighley-launch-nova-games-foundation-to-fund-young-designersKeywords Studios combines multiple marketing businesses into global creative agency FreeAnimal: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/keywords-studios-combines-existing-marketing-teams-into-global-creative-agency-freeanimalFrontier Developments FY26 adjusted operating profit jumps 62% to £21.4m: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/frontier-developments-fy26-adjusted-operating-profit-jumps-62-to-214mDave The Diver sales top 10 million: https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/dave-the-diver-sales-top-10-million

  8. Sep 8

    Game News Round-Up - 9th September 2026

    Game News Round-Up - 9th September 2026 Sources: Nintendo is touring a Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-touring-a-zelda-40th-anniversary-concert-first-dates-and-venues-confirmed/Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A Painted Symphony will be performed at London's O2 Arena on Sunday, February 28, 2027, making it the venue’s first ever concert dedicated to a video game soundtrack: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/clair-obscurs-world-tour-adds-24-more-dates-for-2027-28-including-the-first-ever-video-game-concert-at-londons-o2/Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and Pro Controller announced: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-console-and-pro-controller-are-now-official-after-leaking-last-month/Nintendo shares the first gameplay and release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-shares-the-first-gameplay-and-release-date-for-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/Star Stable Entertainment reduces workforce by 20% to secure long-term future of its multiplayer horse adventure RPG: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/star-stable-entertainment-reduces-workforce-by-20-to-secure-long-term-future-of-its-multiplayer-horse-adventure-rpgFuturLab has laid off seven employees following the cancellation of a project unrelated to PowerWash Simulator: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/futurlab-cuts-staff-after-cancelling-non-powerwash-simulator-title

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Game News Round-Up is your daily video game news fix. We cover the day's biggest stories: announcements, reveals, release dates, delays, financial results and industry shake-ups, with every story clearly sourced and verified so you always know where the news came from. It's quick enough for a coffee break and thorough enough that you'll never miss a headline. New episodes every work day.

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