Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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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.
Railbreak DX launches today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Xbox Cloud Streaming with an expanded roster of 18 playable survivors. Developer Dead Drop Studios LLC shares insider tips for maximizing scores in this on-rails shooter, from hidden weapons in Story Mode to character-specific strategies for the new Onslaught endless challenge.
The Coalition revealed new details about Gears of War: E-Day during the Official Xbox Podcast at gamescom, discussing the game's focus on brotherhood, the new antagonist Vraahk, and how the campaign explores the first two days of the Locust invasion in the city of Kalona. Creative Director Matt Searcy and Campaign Design Director Raul Figueroa explained how the prequel setting allows players to witness the world before its destruction, making the loss more poignant.
Marvel Studios appears to be quietly mounting a new live-action Disney+ series under the production codename "Veil," with strong indicators pointing toward a Young Avengers or New Mutants project. The studio will hold a dedicated Marvel Television and Animation panel at New York Comic-Con on October 8, where an announcement could arrive alongside updates on Vision Quest and Daredevil: Born Again Season 3.
