Capcom announced that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy has sold over 5 million copies, with the franchise reaching 15 million total sales ahead of its 25th anniversary on October 12. Despite this milestone, no new Ace Attorney game has been announced, with the last mainline entry released in 2016.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has emerged as Nintendo's strongest Game of the Year contender for 2026, with a Metacritic score of 89 that positions it alongside other top nominees. While Grand Theft Auto 6 remains the frontrunner, the tactical RPG's critical acclaim and the franchise's growing mainstream appeal following successes like Three Houses make a GOTY nomination highly likely.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave combines modern social systems with classic gameplay, drawing inspiration from the Game Boy Advance era. Intelligent Systems refined character relationships to be more meaningful, streamlined support conversations, and enhanced mechanics like fog of war and underworld plotting to create a cohesive experience that honors the series' 30-year legacy.
EverQuest Legends, a revitalized version of the classic 1999 MMO developed by Game Jawn, is adding new zones and content while preserving the original game's essence. The team plans October updates including Lake Neriuss and Nektropos Castle, followed by the Rulers of Kunark expansion in December, with improved loot systems and new playable races.
Xbox Game Pass is receiving a major September lineup including Ninja Gaiden 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Dune: Awakening, though Microsoft has recently limited cloud gaming hours and may remove day-one releases by 2027. Eight games are leaving the service on September 30.
Larian Studios released 19 new approved mods for Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox and PlayStation, including recruitable goblin character Sazza, new homebrew classes like The Conjurer and Pugilist, cosmetic upgrades, and a mod that turns companion Lae'zel into a frog with a greatsword. Players can access all mods through the in-game Mod Manager without external sites.
Build a Rocket Boy, developer of the poorly-received game MindsEye, appears to be shutting down following another round of layoffs, with multiple employees confirming redundancy notices on LinkedIn. The studio has not yet publicly commented on the closures.
Target is implementing unusually strict security measures for Pokémon's 30th Anniversary TCG set release on September 16, including added security personnel, restricted line formation times, and reduced purchase limits of one item per customer. The retailer has set up elaborate product displays and is coordinating parking and crowd management across locations, with specific rules varying by store.
Marvel's Wolverine launched on PlayStation 5 to uneven reviews and negative reception, compounded by Sony's decision to end physical disc production. God of War Laufey, releasing February 2027, now faces heightened scrutiny to prove audiences still want Sony's cinematic action-adventure games amid criticism that the studio's formula has become formulaic.
Nintendo has opened pre-orders for an electric ocarina accessory for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, priced at $49.99 and releasing November 5th. The ocarina allows players to control in-game music by pressing buttons rather than blowing, with features including free play, pre-programmed songs, and QR code song sharing via the Zelda Notes app. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the Zelda Switch 2 console remain scarce across major retailers, though Nintendo says it will continue taking orders over time.
Lies of P, a successful Soulslike that sold over 4 million copies since 2023, appears to be getting a sequel based on The Wizard of Oz. A post-credits scene featuring Dorothy and ruby slippers, combined with a trademark filing for 'Wonders of O' by publisher Neowiz, strongly suggests the next game will adapt L. Frank Baum's Oz stories, though developers haven't officially confirmed details yet.
Blizzard announced World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon 2026, a new classic-inspired version of the MMO that now features official gamepad support for the first time. The developers implemented controller compatibility to provide players with accessibility options and alternative ways to interface with the game, supporting both Xbox and PlayStation controllers with seamless switching between gamepad and keyboard/mouse controls.
Blizzard confirmed that CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077 will launch on Battle.net before year-end, but the company emphasized it has no plans to compete with Steam. Blizzard maintains a selective curation approach, prioritizing games that appeal to its core audience rather than pursuing open self-publishing like Steam or Epic Games Store.
Blizzard Entertainment and CD Projekt Red announced multiple collaborations including a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners crossover for Overwatch featuring cosmetics for characters David and Talia, launching in 2027. Additional partnerships include The Witcher 3 on Battle.net, a Geralt of Rivia cosmetic for Diablo 4, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition coming to Battle.net in 2026.