We have prepared a digest of the main news for September 14, 2026, for Players readers.
25 Years of GameCube and Luigi’s Mansion: How Nintendo Tried to Revive Its Console Empire
On September 14, 2001, Nintendo released the GameCube in Japan, and alongside it, Luigi’s Mansion. We spent a long time choosing which of these two events to highlight in our historical feature, but ultimately decided not to choose. Especially since both stories are inextricably linked: Nintendo was creating a new console and an unusual game as part of one massive effort to reclaim its market position following the success of Sony and PlayStation.
Apple is working on game controllers for iPhone
Apple may be preparing a new mobile gaming accessory — its own game controllers for the iPhone. According to Bloomberg and journalist Mark Gurman, the company has been working on the devices for over a year, and they are likely planned to be sold under the Beats brand.
The 2026 Rocket League World Championship Starts Tomorrow: The Main Event of the 15th Season
Tomorrow, September 15, the final tournament of the 15th Rocket League Championship Series season—the RLCS 2026 World Championship—kicks off in Fort Worth, United States, at the Dickies Arena. Organized by Epic Games and BLAST, this prestigious offline S-Tier event will run until September 20 and gather the world's best teams in the classic 3v3 competitive mode.
Blizzard Reveals Details About the New StarCraft With an Open World
Dan Hay, executive producer of the upcoming StarCraft shooter, shared several details about Blizzard's newly announced project during an interview with South Korean journalists.
Sony Could Miss a GOTY Nomination for the First Time in 12 Years
Sony is at risk of missing out on a nomination in The Game Awards’ main Game of the Year category for the first time since 2014.
Massive VALORANT Patch 13.06: New Gauntlet Mode, Warden Rifle, and Agent Mastery System
Riot Games has officially unveiled the massive 13.06 update for VALORANT, scheduled for release on September 22, 2026, just ahead of the VALORANT Champions tournament. The patch will bring an experimental game mode, a new assault rifle, an updated Agent progression system, and a series of improvements to the game.
