Playground Games' Fable survived over a decade of development despite widespread Xbox layoffs and studio closures because the franchise is considered vital to the platform's identity. The game's survival contrasts sharply with canceled projects like Everwild and shuttered studios, with director Ralph Fulton crediting Fable's importance to Xbox's DNA as protection during turbulent years of acquisition-driven upheaval.
Bandai Namco released a new story trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, launching October 2nd, showcasing campaign moments and character interactions. While visually impressive, the trailer may contain spoilers for players planning to experience the single-player campaign firsthand.
Circana released data on the top 20 best-selling GameCube games in the U.S., with Nintendo titles dominating the list. Super Smash Bros. Melee leads, followed by Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Kart: Double Dash, while Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is the highest-ranking third-party game at #8.
Persona5: The Phantom X adds Kotone Shiomi, the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable, on September 24, 2026, as part of a crossover update featuring a new 3D model, unique moves, and Persona 3 Portable song arrangements. Other Persona 3 characters including Makoto Yuki, Yukari Takeba, and Akihiko Sanada are returning on September 15 with replayable event stories.
A trademark filing suggests the Lies of P sequel from Round8 Studio will be titled 'Wonders of O' and themed around The Wizard of Oz, following a teaser in the original game's ending. The studio is in full development on the sequel as of May 2026.
Nintendo is running a 'Customer Appreciation' sale on Switch games and accessories across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and its own storefront through September 26th, funded by tariff-related refunds from the US government. Major discounts include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with DLC for under $60, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $49, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons with DLC for $60.
Stephen Root, known for King of the Hill and Barry, has been confirmed as a voice actor in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, likely playing the character Brian Heder, a drug runner. The game is set to release on November 19th and will not feature generative AI or microtransactions.
Trademark filings suggest a sequel to the successful 2023 Soulslike game Lies of P, tentatively titled Wonders of O. The name pattern and post-credits scene hint at an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's Oz book series, with developer Round8 promising an emotionally ambitious follow-up.
Stephen Root, voice actor from King of the Hill, confirmed his role in Grand Theft Auto 6 as drug trafficker Brian Heder, becoming the first major cast member to publicly acknowledge involvement in the game ahead of its November 19 release. Root's character was partially revealed in earlier trailers, and Rockstar has yet to officially confirm any cast members.
Blizzard announced new StarCraft and Diablo games at BlizzCon with release targets years away—2029 and 2030 respectively—to demonstrate confidence in delivering major projects on time. President Johanna Faries emphasized the company's commitment to shipping games successfully while preserving Blizzard's creative culture amid Microsoft ownership.
Blizzard announced STARCRAFT, a sci-fi shooter launching in 2030, revealed at BlizzCon 2026. The new game marks the franchise's return after over a decade and represents a shift from StarCraft's traditional real-time strategy roots, aiming to introduce the IP to a mainstream audience.
The Game UI Database is a website cataloging user interfaces from nearly 2,000 video games through over 75,000 screenshots, organized by tags to help designers identify recurring UI patterns. Created by UI artist Edd Coates, the site provides visual reference material without extensive context, allowing designers to study successful interface approaches across titles. Coates is also working on a companion book called The Game UI Bible, scheduled for release in the first half of 2027.
Blizzard announced Diablo 5, a new mainline entry in its action RPG series, at BlizzCon 2026 with a planned Spring 2029 release. Set one century after Diablo 4's events, it will be the franchise's first entirely post-apocalyptic game and marks over three decades since the series' debut.
GTA 6 is revolutionizing car theft mechanics with a tiered security system requiring specific skills and tools to steal different vehicles, moving away from the simplified approach of GTA 5. Players will use a scanner to assess car value and security, clone electronic keys, and manage tracking devices, with a new fence system allowing stolen vehicles to be sold.
Sony halted development of Physint, a Kojima Productions game, due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, lack of permanent exclusivity, and disappointing sales performance of the previous Death Stranding titles, which failed to meet PlayStation's revenue expectations.
Blizzard announced a new StarCraft game at BlizzCon 2026, a departure from the real-time strategy genre—this title is an open-world shooter launching in 2030. The announcement comes after years of failed attempts at StarCraft shooters, with the company now led by former Far Cry executive producer Dan Hay.
Target has revealed several Nintendo first-party games on sale for the Customer Appreciation Sale in North America, including Super Mario Galaxy Collection, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The sale begins today on the Nintendo eShop at 9pm PT and tomorrow at select retailers.
Diablo V, announced at BlizzCon 2026, is in development and launching Spring 2029. The game features a fallen Sanctuary where heroes are gone and Diablo has triumphed, requiring players to discover what they must become to survive.
Blizzard Entertainment and Netflix are developing an animated TV series adaptation of the Diablo video game franchise, set in the dark world of Sanctuary. The announcement was made by Blizzard president Johanna Faries at BlizzCon 2026, marking the beginning of Blizzard's expansion into new media beyond gaming.
Polyarc Games, the developer behind the acclaimed Moss VR franchise, has shut down after nearly 12 years of operation. The studio, which faced significant layoffs in March 2025, was known for its successful third-person VR games that won numerous awards, though recent projects like Glassbreakers and Moss: The Forgotten Relic underperformed commercially.