15.09.2026
Street Fighter Is Coming to Apex Legends on September 22

Capcom and EA have announced a new collaboration between Street Fighter and Apex Legends, with the event set to begin on September 22. The crossover gives fans another reason to return to the iconic fighting franchise ahead of a major October 2026 for Street Fighter, which will also see the arrival of its upcoming movie. […]

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15.09.2026
Hori unveils Arcade Classic Pro controller for Nintendo Switch 2 with swappable modules

Official Nintendo partner Hori has revealed the Arcade Classic Pro, a new arcade controller for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 featuring a unique system of interchangeable components. The device is also compatible with the original Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED, while PC users can connect it as well, provided they are running Windows 11. […]

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15.09.2026
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium add eight new games, including Slitterhead, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and WWE 2K26

Sony has added a new selection of games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. The latest lineup includes eight titles, with the highlights being the absurd comedy dating simulator Date Everything, the mysterious action game Slitterhead from Keiichiro Toyama, one of the creators of Silent Hill, and the fast paced 2D slasher Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. […]

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15.09.2026
Diablo IV launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with two modes and both expansions

Blizzard has released Diablo IV on Nintendo Switch 2, fulfilling its promise to bring the game to Nintendo's new console. The game is priced at $/€70 and is available as the Age of Hatred Collection, which includes both major expansions, Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred. They introduce new classes, locations, story content and […]

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15.09.2026
Xbox Reveals Upcoming Game Pass Releases for Late September and Early October

Microsoft has revealed the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of September and early October. A large portion of the update involves existing titles moving to cheaper subscription tiers, but several major releases are also on the way. The lineup includes the console version of the multiplayer survival game Dune: Awakening, […]

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15.09.2026
Roster Changes in The MongolZ: DarkMeister and tikuak Benched

Esports organization The MongolZ has officially announced the benching of their newest signings, Zolbayar "tikuak" Chimedtseren and Dugarsuren "DarkMeister" Ireedui. This decision brings an end to the duo's two-month stint on the active roster. The roster changes follow a series of disappointing performances by the Mongolian squad. The team placed 9-16th at the EWC, followed […]

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15.09.2026
ARC Raiders Could Scrap Expeditions Entirely

Embark Studios is considering removing the Expeditions system from ARC Raiders altogether. The developers are currently looking for a new and improved approach that could replace the existing mechanic. Expeditions, which essentially served as character wipes, were put on hold in August following complaints from players. Fans criticized the system for feeling unfinished and argued […]

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15.09.2026
Xbox Game Pass May Lose Day 1 Releases and Cloud Gaming

Microsoft is reportedly preparing major changes to Xbox Game Pass in 2027, including the removal of day one releases from the Ultimate subscription. According to ResetEra insider Slayven, who has previously shared accurate Xbox Game Pass information, the changes could reportedly begin rolling out between February and April 2027. With day one releases reportedly being […]

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15.09.2026
Chinese Esports Player OTGxhh Becomes the Hearthstone World Championship 2026 Champion

The main Hearthstone tournament of the year, the World Championship 2026, has concluded at the BlizzCon 2026 festival. Chinese player OTGxhh emerged as the champion. In the decisive grand final, he faced his compatriot and defending world champion XiaoT, confidently defeating him with a score of 3:1. It is worth noting that Ukrainian players Incurro […]

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15.09.2026
Virtual Band HEARTSTEEL Returns with New Single "Live My Life"

Three years after debuting with the track "PARANOIA," the League of Legends virtual boy band HEARTSTEEL returns to the stage. Riot Games announced the release of the new single "Live My Life" and an official music video, which will take place on Friday, September 18, at 7:00 PM Kyiv time (18:00 CEST / 9:00 PT). […]

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15.09.2026
Need for Speed Without Streets: How Shift Changed the Legendary Series

On September 15, 2009, Electronic Arts released Need for Speed: Shift — the thirteenth entry in the legendary racing series. At that point, the franchise was already going through a period of active experimentation, but Shift became perhaps one of the most radical ones. Instead of night streets, tuning, police chases, and story-driven crime plots, […]

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15.09.2026
Ukrainian player Cairne opens up about blackmail, ESIC investigation, and his career in NIP and Fnatic

Ukrainian esports player Cairne gave a comprehensive interview in which he openly shared details about attempts to pressure him, internal conflicts within renowned organizations, and the impact of the full-scale war on his professional development. Blackmail and the ESIC investigation in Team Next Level became one of the most pressing topics of the conversation. According […]

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15.09.2026
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to Add New Arcblade Melee Weapon: How to Unlock It

In the upcoming Season 6 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a new melee weapon will arrive — the Arcblade, which will be one of the final additions for multiplayer and Zombies mode. Since the weapon will not be available right on the update's launch day, the developers have provided two options to unlock […]

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