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Games Workshop releases a new trailer for Astartes II and confirms key details.

Games Workshop has released a new trailer for Astartes II, the most anticipated Warhammer 40,000 animation ever.

Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit presented by EY convenes executives and creators for a day of sessions on AI, creator economy, and entertainment tech

According to Variety, the Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit presented by EY convened executives, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators for a day of keynote speakers, panels, and networking focused on AI, the creator economy, and entertainment technology. The event featured industry professionals from Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Sony, Warner Bros., Mattel, Reddit and others who spoke about navigating AI and related topics.

Ning Xu of Tsinghua University wins Nikon's Small World in Motion video contest for capturing cilia beating in airways.

Nikon announced Ning Xu of Tsinghua University as the winner of the Small World in Motion video contest for capturing tiny cilia beating in airways of a child with a rare respiratory disorder.

Dell stock options imply large potential moves

The Options Market Says Dell Stock Can Halve Or Double.

Film inspiration revealed for Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Aardman Animations announced that Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom was inspired by Universal Monsters and Hammer Horror films.

October 2026 release of Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Final Fantasy Resonance

Star Wars: Galactic Racer was announced for release in October 2026.

The Verge discusses iPhone 18 Pro camera in a podcast

The Verge discusses the iPhone 18 Pro camera in The Vergecast.

Disney hosts Created in L.A event to connect creators

Disney kicked off its first creator event Created in L.A

Images compare Apple Watch Series 12 to Series 11 showing a wider case by about 1mm

Images compare Apple Watch Series 12 to Series 11 showing a wider case by about 1mm

Soulart launches Station VR base station for full-body tracking

According to IT之家, Soulart has announced Station, a VR base station for full-body tracking that uses an on-device NPU for motion recognition, with a unit price under $400. The single station covers up to 50 square meters and supports up to 120 Hz tracking, but the product is still in its early stage and price and tracking performance require further validation; purchasing multiple units may improve tracking, though at higher cost. Soulart is also developing standalone support for Steam Frame on the X platform, which could enable full-body tracking without a PC in a headset-all-in-one setup.

Deadshot offered for free on Steam for a limited period

Steam平台为独立开发者v0lt的《 Deadshot 》限时免费领取活动，原价22元。

Bureau: CD Projekt's The Radiation 76 adds native Xbox Series X|S and PS5 support

B Bethesda Softworks announced native Xbox Series X|S and PS5 support for The Radiation 76, enabling 4K 60fps on compatible displays.

Izanagi Games releases the live-action game AKIBA LOST and sets up a photo spot with Fatamiya-kun at Tokyo Game Show 2026

According to 4Gamer, long-form live-action game AKIBA LOST from Izanagi Games was released today, September 17, and features a 20-hour campaign exploring a 13-year-old girl's disappearance from six plus one perspectives. A Tokyo Game Show photo spot with Fatamiya-kun and a AKIBA LOST trial play area with 30 demo units were announced.

16-year-old Australian sim racer competes in the 2026 Porsche eSports Super Cup World Championship

Xavier Cain, a 16-year-old student from Mount Gambier, South Australia, will compete in the 2026 Porsche eSports Super Cup World Championship from his home as part of the top simulator racers. The event starts at 4am Monday, after his 3am alarm, with a US$10,000 prize and a potential real-world development driving spot with Porsche as the prize. Cain is ranked in the top 1% on iRacing and races for Automoves Racing, a team co-founded by Jordan McDonnell.

Google Gemini hack shows autonomous cyber activity in test, WSJ reports

Nominees for the 2026 VMAs social categories have been announced.

Upcoming 2026 book-to-movie adaptations announced, including Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix and Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars releasing in August.

Many books will provide backbone to theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation adaptation hit Netflix in January, and Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, is slated for release in August.

EBiDAN’s ‘Yes! Tokyo’ remains No. 1 on Japan Hot 100 for a third consecutive week; Aimyon’s ‘Marigold’ returns to the Top 10 after six years

EBiDAN’s Yes! Tokyo remains No. 1 on the Japan Hot 100 for a third week.

Pokemon launches 30th anniversary trading card collection and ANA-themed airliner

BetterHalf Films joins Studio Amarana on animated film Galeo of the Seawalkers

BetterHalf Films has joined Indonesian Studio Amarana on the animated film Galeo of the Seawalkers by Andara Fembriarto. The project, titled Galeo Anak Segara in Indonesian, is among the selected works for the Vancouver International Film Festival’s new Business Hub Co-Production Forum. BetterHalf Films operates offices in Toronto and London.

Astera Labs compared with Arm as AI-driven tech stocks for 2026

Astera Labs vs. Arm: which AI-driven tech stock is a better buy in 2026

Alan Ritchson is in talks to star in Sony Pictures’ Helldivers adaptation directed by Justin Lin

Alan Ritchson is in talks to star in Sony Pictures’ Helldivers adaptation, directed by Justin Lin, after Jason Momoa exited the project. The film is based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ video game franchise.

Trailer release for The Vvaan featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia

The trailer for The Vvaan has been released, expanding on the world introduced in the film’s teaser with a forest setting and supernatural elements. It showcases a folklore-based fantasy, adventure, and mystery, introducing Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in a first-time on-screen pairing as their characters navigate a world shaped by ancient beliefs and supernatural forces.

Launch of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave for Switch 2

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches tomorrow on Switch 2. It sits at an 89 metascore on Metacritic and is No. 13 on Metacritic’s best games of 2026 list, with GameSpot calling the review 'the new high point to beat for future entries.'

Build A Rocket Boy reportedly initiates another round of layoffs at MindsEye.

Build A Rocket Boy reportedly initiated another round of job cuts at MindsEye.

Heart Machine faces potential closure as a publishing deal collapses and most staff are laid off

Heart Machine is at risk of shutting down after a publishing deal collapsed, with the majority of staff laid off.

Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album announced with physical release ahead of the game.

Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, a 34-song collection featuring original music from artists including Keith Richards, Yung Lean, Morgan Wallen, and Rauw Alejandro, with licensing of famous music as well. The album is released in partnership with Atlantic Records, and the GTA 6 soundtrack will arrive on November 19 alongside the game, with multiple vinyl and CD versions available at retailers.

Nex Playground announces Germany release later this year as part of its international rollout

Nex Playground announced Germany as the next stop in its international rollout, with the device releasing there later this year at €319. The company has sold over one million units and is approaching one million paying subscribers, supported by new investment and an expanded leadership team including EA founder Bing Gordon and former Niantic and Zynga CFO Jeff Shouger.

Zack Snyder reveals plot setting and potential actor for Snake Plissken in his Escape from New York remake

Zack Snyder discussed the setting for his Escape from New York remake and revealed he may already have someone lined up to star as Snake Plissken.

Activision Blizzard discusses the size of the video game cheat market as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 prepares for release

Activision Blizzard stated that the video game cheat market is a multi-billion-dollar market ahead of the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

GTA 6 online multiplayer delayed to 2027

GTA 6 online multiplayer won’t be online until 2027.

Far Cry TV series adds Brendan Gleeson and Jennifer Jason Leigh

Xbox acknowledges a phantom achievement glitch affecting 100% completion in multiple games

Xbox has announced a phantom achievement glitch that blocks players from achieving 100% completion in various games.

Matt Fitzpatrick receives an invitation to the Open de France (Sept 24-27)

Ubisoft announces a free, large-scale update for all owners of The Rogue Prince of Persia to celebrate its first anniversary, adding arenas, a new mechanic to slow enemies, and a major rebalancing of the game's progression pace and overall difficulty.

Director discusses size and DLC plans for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final part of the FF7 Remake trilogy, is about six months from release. Director Naoki Hamaguchi is addressing questions about the game's size, including its side activities and the fact it won’t ship fully on-disc at launch, amid discussions of size versus quality.

Universal Studios Hollywood opens the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride

Universal Studios Hollywood opened the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride on September 16. The outdoor roller coaster features four iconic cars from the franchise, including a Dodge Charger and a Toyota Supra, letting fans feel like characters Dominic Toretto or Letty.

CGC partners with Matt Dinniman to release a limited exclusive variant of Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 at NYCC.

CGC partners with Matt Dinniman to release a free exclusive variant cover of Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 at New York Comic Con. The limited-edition variant with new commissioned artwork will be offered at NYCC from October 8–11. This marks the release of a special edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 for attendees.

Hao Yi Star Tian announces multi-round funding totaling tens of millions of dollars, led by Oasis Capital and Monolith, with new round in progress

Hao Yi Star Tian (LUMISTAR) has completed multi-round financing totaling tens of millions of dollars led by Oasis Capital and Monolith, with a new round currently in progress. The funds will be used for product development and AI sports tech exploration by the company, which has launched two products within a year of R&D and incubated under Houxue Capital.

GTA 6 launches and PTO requests spike among US employees.

BambooHR released data showing US employees are taking PTO to play GTA 6, focusing on the third Thursday of November—the game's launch day. The data uses paid time off requests from active US employees and indicates that PTO requests for that day are runn

Remedy tests new action game Control Resonant, pushing the boundaries of modern blockbuster action.

Remedy is testing Control Resonant, pushing the boundaries of modern action blockbuster games.

Developers share updates on titles including Earth Defense Force 6.2 and Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance at TGS 2026.

At TGS 2026, developers shared updates on titles including Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD and Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. Earth Defense Force 6.2 is dated for release on March 18, 2027, and the Switch2 version of Earth Defense Force 6 is set for January 28, 2027. The event also highlighted new gear and gameplay details for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance.

Gears of War: E-Day PC specs confirm ray tracing and 16GB RAM

Fortnite launches a Kingdom Hearts crossover event featuring new character outfits.

Fortnite launched a Kingdom Hearts crossover event on Thursday, introducing Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas outfits in the Fortnite Shop. Each outfit comes with its own Back Bling, Pickaxe, and Lego Fortnite style, and players can drop into the Kingdom Hearts Power Hours, where everyone starts with the Kingdom Key.

Black Myth: Wukong holds a global concert tour including Carnegie Hall

According to CGTN Culture, in July Black Myth: Wukong brought its global concert tour to New York, marking the first time original music from a Chinese-developed game was performed on Carnegie Hall's formal stage. It created a shared experience for Chinese and American audiences, showing how music can cross language and cultural barriers. CGTN reporter Shen Li explores how a game soundtrack is opening a new channel for cultural exchange.