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Nintendo is hosting two back-to-back Direct presentations in September 2026, starting with a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8 followed by a general Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 2 winter games on September 9. Both streams begin at 7am PT and will be available across multiple platforms including IGN's watch parties with pre-shows and post-show analysis.
Pinetrail brings a peaceful twist to the delivery genre with a winged rickshaw truck, hookshot climbing, and boat mode for river traversal. The game launches on PC in Q2 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam now.
Netflix and Guy Ritchie officially renewed The Gentlemen for a third season in August 2026, just before the second season premiered. The crime drama starring Theo James will likely return in 2028, continuing Eddie Horniman's turbulent rise through the British underworld.
Epic Games has reportedly pushed back the Kingdom Hearts collaboration in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, moving Sora and his Keyblade from a planned weekend drop to the next update on Thursday, Sept. 17. Dataminers point to decrypted Rocket League event assets as evidence the crossover was ready for this weekend before being held back. Fans can already preview the vehicle cosmetics coming to both games.
CGMagazine previewed Wolcen 2 at Gamescom 2026 and came away cautiously intrigued by the action RPG sequel. The PC-exclusive title builds on its predecessor's foundation with new systems that show promise but need more time to prove themselves. Early impressions suggest the developers are learning from past mistakes while pushing the genre forward.
Mastery Monday returns to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 on Monday, September 7 at 9 a.m. EDT, running for a full 24 hours. During the event, players can level up sprites twice as fast and earn double sprite dust from all sources. The article breaks down start times across seven major time zones so players worldwide know exactly when to log in.
FromSoftware's acclaimed action RPG Elden Ring is getting a new official release priced at $130 and scheduled for Fall 2026 on PC via Steam. The listing appeared directly on Valve's platform, confirming both the premium price point and the release window.
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya says he no longer buys physical games and views PlayStation's plan to end disc production as inevitable. The veteran developer argues that preserving games for future generations matters far more than the format they're delivered in, as legal challenges against Sony's all-digital strategy mount in Mexico and Europe.
Microsoft has partnered with TCL to bring the XBOX app to select TCL Smart TVs in more than 25 countries, letting Game Pass subscribers stream titles directly without a console. The rollout expands cloud gaming access to millions of existing TV owners who can now play blockbuster releases, beloved franchises, and indie favorites using a supported controller and their Game Pass cloud playtime.
Xbox Series X|S owners can save $10 on the Grand Theft Auto 6 ultimate edition by stacking Newegg Xbox gift card discounts with promo code LDSF373 before the deal expires at midnight. The game launches November 19, and preordering enables preload starting November 12 so players can jump in immediately at release.
