AAA releases, platform wars, and whatever is dominating gaming discussion this week.https://hotgamenews.com/en-ushttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/castlevania-belmonts-curse-october-15-launch/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/castlevania-belmonts-curse-october-15-launch/Konami's new entry stars Rose Belmont, Trevor's daughter, and brings back the whip-as-traversal-tool design for the franchise's 40th anniversary.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/control-resonant-review-roundup/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/control-resonant-review-roundup/Remedy's sequel holds an 84 on Metacritic with 92 percent positive reviews, beating 2019's Control outright — though PC Gamer flags too much middling combat.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/lg-ultragear-1000hz-monitor-launch/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/lg-ultragear-1000hz-monitor-launch/The UltraGear 25G590B is the world's first native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor, aimed squarely at competitive esports play.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/nvidia-ends-windows-10-game-ready-driver-support/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/nvidia-ends-windows-10-game-ready-driver-support/October 2026's release is the last GeForce driver to get new game profiles and features on Windows 10 — after that, it's Windows 11 or quarterly security patches only.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/october-2026-release-rush-publishers-dodge-gta6/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/october-2026-release-rush-publishers-dodge-gta6/With GTA 6 locked in for November 19, publishers packed September and October instead — Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Ace Combat 8, and more all landed in a six-week stretch.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-review-roundup/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-review-roundup/Capcom's parry-focused revival scores strong across 82 critic reviews, with praise for combat polish and boss staging offset by complaints about repetitive mini-bosses.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/silent-hill-townfall-review-roundup/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/silent-hill-townfall-review-roundup/The series' first-person revival holds an 81 on Metacritic for its Scottish-set horror, but a wide critic-player gap has opened over its combat and stealth.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/ps5-september-2026-system-update/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/ps5-september-2026-system-update/Firmware 26.06-14.00.00 also adds a voice-chat speaker indicator, a Community Activity widget, and an esports-venue Bluetooth toggle.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve/Bandai Namco's ninth numbered Ace Combat holds an 88 on Metacritic. Reviewers praise the campaign and dogfighting; a few flag PC performance hiccups.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-gears-of-war-e-day/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-gears-of-war-e-day/The prequel to the original trilogy launches with the series' best scores in over 15 years. Here is what critics are saying so far.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-hardware-survey-september-2026-rtx-5070/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-hardware-survey-september-2026-rtx-5070/32GB RAM overtook 16GB and the RTX 5070 jumped past the RTX 3060 in a single month. Valve's own data suggests a chunk of that swing is sampling noise, not a buying spree.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/sony-qssr-ai-upscaling-comes-to-base-ps5/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/sony-qssr-ai-upscaling-comes-to-base-ps5/PlayStation's PSSR upscaling was built for the PS5 Pro's extra horsepower. A new lighter-weight version called QSSR brings a version of it to the console everyone already owns.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/ikea-xbox-yxstaby-gaming-furniture-collection/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/ikea-xbox-yxstaby-gaming-furniture-collection/A nine-piece lineup of gaming furniture, including a thumbstick-shaped stool and a D-pad cushion, designed jointly by IKEA and Xbox. Prices start around £12.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/elden-ring-nightreign-where-things-stand-september-2026/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/elden-ring-nightreign-where-things-stand-september-2026/FromSoftware's co-op spin-off has its DLC and a run of balance patches behind it. Here's what is confirmed as of late September 2026, and what is not.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-silent-hill-townfall/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-silent-hill-townfall/Konami's Silent Hill spin-off from Screen Burn arrived this week. Critics love its atmosphere and puzzles, but are split on stealth and combat.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-october-1-what-is-included/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-october-1-what-is-included/Echoes of Sekigahara, the Most Wanted survival mode and Legends bundle together for $69.99, with a $14.99 upgrade for existing owners.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-ii-launches-september-29/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-ii-launches-september-29/The four-player sequel is $29.99, plays on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox and PC, and the pre-order bonus expires September 28.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-control-resonant/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-control-resonant/Remedy's new Control game launched this week to strong but divided reviews. Here is what critics are saying so far.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/hades-ii-one-year-after-1-0-patches-and-console-status/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/hades-ii-one-year-after-1-0-patches-and-console-status/A year after leaving early access, Hades II is on every major platform and still getting steady bug-fix patches.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/slay-the-spire-2-neowsletter-september-next-patch-teased/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/slay-the-spire-2-neowsletter-september-next-patch-teased/The September Neowsletter offers no date, but the developers say a lot of content is already in internal testing.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdatehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve-october-2-launch/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve-october-2-launch/Bandai Namco's official rundown covers the story, a new cockpit view, editions and a September 29 early-access window.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/fable-where-things-stand-february-2027-gamescom-gameplay/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/fable-where-things-stand-february-2027-gamescom-gameplay/Playground Games' reboot moved out of 2026, but a gamescom quest demo and a full cast reveal have kept it in the conversation.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/death-stranding-2-pc-launch-recap-hot-toys-tomorrow-figure/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/death-stranding-2-pc-launch-recap-hot-toys-tomorrow-figure/Hot Toys unveiled a limited Tomorrow figure on September 23, a good moment to recap where Kojima Productions' sequel is on PS5 and PC.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/valorant-patch-13-06-warden-agent-mastery-gauntlet-glitched/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/valorant-patch-13-06-warden-agent-mastery-gauntlet-glitched/Riot's big mid-Act update on September 22 overhauls progression, adds a new automatic rifle and brings a limited-time 2v2 mode.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdatehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/xbox-268-layoffs-activision-takes-halo/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/xbox-268-layoffs-activision-takes-halo/Matt Booty's 'Continuing Our Reset' post reorganizes Xbox's studios, spins off Double Fine and Compulsion and opens closure talks for two teams.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustryhttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/bungie-restore-vaulted-destiny-2-content-marathon/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/bungie-restore-vaulted-destiny-2-content-marathon/In a surprise reversal, the studio says campaigns, destinations and raids will return, while Marathon becomes a deeper survival game.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustryhttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-reddit-community-growth/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-reddit-community-growth/Analysis: a sharp spike in GTA 6 Reddit activity is fueling analyst optimism, but engagement isn't the same thing as sales.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/state-of-gta-online-september-2026/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/state-of-gta-online-september-2026/A roundup of where GTA Online stands this September — a new supercar, stacked bonuses, free giveaways, and an event heading into its third week.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-content-cadence-approaching-gta6/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-content-cadence-approaching-gta6/GTA Online's weekly update machine is still running at full pace as GTA 6's November 19 launch nears — and that probably isn't an accident.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/jason-lucia-relationship-system-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/jason-lucia-relationship-system-explained/Rockstar has confirmed a relationship mechanic between GTA 6's two leads — and asked fans not to blow it out of proportion.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/90-videos-one-statement-leak-response-breakdown/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/90-videos-one-statement-leak-response-breakdown/A full recap of the scale of the GTA 6 leak and exactly how Rockstar responded, from its statement to its legal pushback.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-community-mission-series-triple-rewards/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-community-mission-series-triple-rewards/The Community Mission Series is running 3X GTA$ and RP this week, the single biggest multiplier in the current GTA Online update.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/penaud-la-coureuse-free-car-challenge/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/penaud-la-coureuse-free-car-challenge/Completing one Weekly Challenge over the next two weeks unlocks a free Penaud La Coureuse and a complimentary HSW upgrade in GTA Online.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/piper-sandler-raises-gta6-sales-forecast/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/piper-sandler-raises-gta6-sales-forecast/Analyst firm Piper Sandler bumped its GTA 6 launch sales estimate, pointing to surging Reddit community activity as its signal.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustryhttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/grapeseed-free-property-gta-online/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/grapeseed-free-property-gta-online/GTA Online players can claim the Grapeseed safehouse at no cost this week — a simple win for newer characters or anyone missing that slot.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-bunker-bonuses-this-week/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-bunker-bonuses-this-week/Bunker Research Missions and Ammu-Nation Contracts both carry 2X GTA$ and RP this week, making it a strong window to grind bunker business.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-crowd-density-tech-ambitions/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-crowd-density-tech-ambitions/Trailer 2's dense traffic and varied crowds aren't just spectacle — they hint at how far Rockstar is pushing simulation.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-thirteen-year-wait-in-context/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-thirteen-year-wait-in-context/GTA 5 came out in 2013. GTA 6 arrives in 2026. Here's how that gap stacks up against Rockstar's own history.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-mina-the-hollower/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-mina-the-hollower/Yacht Club Games' pixel-art adventure has tied Forza Horizon 6 for the top Metacritic score among 2026's early releases. Here is why critics rate it.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/fortnite-override-season-kingdom-hearts-v42-20-update/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/fortnite-override-season-kingdom-hearts-v42-20-update/Chapter 7 Season 4 is a month old, and its September 17 patch adds Sora, a Kingdom Key Mythic and more video game guests.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdatehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-goes-gold-october-6-launch/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-goes-gold-october-6-launch/Xbox confirms the shooter is finished, with early access for Premium buyers starting October 1 and a Steam release alongside Xbox and PC.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-weekly-update-business-rivalries-week3/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-weekly-update-business-rivalries-week3/This week's GTA Online update keeps the Business Rivalries event going, stacking bonuses, a new supercar, and a free property on top of it.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-collectors-edition-rumor-check/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-collectors-edition-rumor-check/Rockstar has not confirmed a GTA 6 Collector's Edition — despite a persistent leak pointing to a roughly $229-230 price point.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-leak-fallout-one-month-later/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-leak-fallout-one-month-later/A check-in on Rockstar's leak response nearly a month after the breach, from the studio's statement to its legal pushback.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/modern-warfare-4-tokyo-game-show-trailer-october-23/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/modern-warfare-4-tokyo-game-show-trailer-october-23/Activision's Korean Peninsula shooter is a month out, with campaign early access starting October 16 for pre-orders.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/pegassi-horus-gta-online-new-vehicle/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/pegassi-horus-gta-online-new-vehicle/GTA Online's newest vehicle, the Pegassi Horus, launches exclusively for GTA+ members before going on general sale for $2,810,000.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/physint-bill-skarsgard-kojima-lead-role/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/physint-bill-skarsgard-kojima-lead-role/Kojima announced the casting at Tokyo Game Show for the Xbox-published espionage game.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/marvels-wolverine-launch-insomniac-scent-trail-feedback/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/marvels-wolverine-launch-insomniac-scent-trail-feedback/Critics praised the combat, but the scent trail mechanic and hand-holding drew complaints, and the studio says changes are coming.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/netflix-exclusive-extended-first-look/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/netflix-exclusive-extended-first-look/Subscribers saw an exclusive extended cut of Trailer 2 on Netflix's Tudum before it hit YouTube and everywhere else.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustryhttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-monster-hunter-stories-3/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-monster-hunter-stories-3/The turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off has drawn strong scores across platforms. Here is what reviewers praise and where they say it falls short.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-deck-oled-price-jump-789-949-recap/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-deck-oled-price-jump-789-949-recap/Valve raised prices by $240 and $300 in May. With a Steam Machine and Steam Frame also priced high, here's the state of Valve's hardware lineup.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/why-november-19-matters-to-fans/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/why-november-19-matters-to-fans/A single confirmed date can reshape how a fanbase spends its waiting period — here's why this one has stuck.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/baldurs-gate-3-console-mods-astarion-novel-where-it-stands/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/baldurs-gate-3-console-mods-astarion-novel-where-it-stands/Larian has approved a fresh batch of mods for Xbox and PlayStation, and T. Kingfisher's Astarion prequel novel arrives September 29.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/battlefield-6-season-4-tidal-strike-update-1-4-3-0/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/battlefield-6-season-4-tidal-strike-update-1-4-3-0/Game Update 1.4.3.0 rolled out September 15 with vehicle fixes, reticle overhauls and a new Battle Royale voice feature.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdatehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/clair-obscur-expedition-33-painted-symphony-tour-2027-tickets/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/clair-obscur-expedition-33-painted-symphony-tour-2027-tickets/The A Painted Symphony concert run adds dates from Amneville to the O2 in London to Radio City Music Hall, with general sales opening September 15.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-confirmed-platforms-ps5-xbox/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-confirmed-platforms-ps5-xbox/Here's exactly where you'll be able to play Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, and where things still stand open.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-preorder-guide-where-to-buy/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-preorder-guide-where-to-buy/GTA 6 pre-orders have been live since June 25, 2026 across every major storefront — here's where to find them.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/helldivers-2-where-things-stand-ironclad-democracy-warbond/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/helldivers-2-where-things-stand-ironclad-democracy-warbond/A tank-themed Premium Warbond is a week out, with Update 7.2 in October and a major 8.0 update promised for December.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdatehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/minecraft-wilderness-bound-dappled-forest-update/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/minecraft-wilderness-bound-dappled-forest-update/The September 15 game drop leans into autumn colors and exploration with new biome, structures and maps.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/leonida-six-counties-mapped/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/leonida-six-counties-mapped/Beyond the six named regions, Rockstar's site refresh also confirmed six counties carving up GTA 6's setting.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/network-intrusion-preorder-security-explainer/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/network-intrusion-preorder-security-explainer/A plain-language look at what Rockstar's confirmed network intrusion means, and what it does and doesn't say about pre-order safety.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustryhttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-pokemon-pokopia/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-pokemon-pokopia/The Switch 2 building-and-collecting spin-off has earned near-unanimous praise. Here is the critical consensus, plus the one recurring complaint.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-frame-launch-price-reservation-queue-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-frame-launch-price-reservation-queue-explained/Valve's VR headset opened reservations September 14. Here are the prices, the deadline, and how the queue works.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-standard-vs-ultimate-edition/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-standard-vs-ultimate-edition/A breakdown of the $79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate editions, plus the pre-order deadline for the Vintage Vice City Pack.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-delay-history-context/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-delay-history-context/Rockstar has long been associated with long, deliberate development cycles — GTA 6's timeline is consistent with that reputation.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-weekly-updates-explained-for-newcomers/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-weekly-updates-explained-for-newcomers/New to GTA Online? Here's a plain breakdown of the weekly update cycle, from bonus multipliers to rotating vehicle drops and giveaways.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-trailer2-easter-eggs-roundup/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-trailer2-easter-eggs-roundup/From a Tommy Vercetti callback to a gun-toting eagle t-shirt, here's what eagle-eyed fans caught in the footage.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-resident-evil-requiem/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-resident-evil-requiem/Capcom's latest survival horror entry has scored among the year's best. Here is what reviewers say about its two-protagonist approach.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/why-rockstar-addressed-the-leak/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/why-rockstar-addressed-the-leak/Rockstar could have stayed quiet on the GTA 6 leak. Instead it issued a fast, candid statement — here's why that likely made sense.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-physical-edition-no-disc-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-physical-edition-no-disc-explained/Buying a boxed copy of GTA 6 gets you a download code, not a physical game disc.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/marvel-rivals-season-10-gorr-scarlet-witch-rework/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/marvel-rivals-season-10-gorr-scarlet-witch-rework/The Godbomb Battle Pass, a new villain and a full overhaul of Wanda headline the September 11 update.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/borderlands-4-version-1-10-level-cap-increase/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/borderlands-4-version-1-10-level-cap-increase/The September 10 patch opens up more build room, and weekly activity updates followed on September 17 and 24.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdatehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-leak-history-pattern/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-leak-history-pattern/With major leaks in both 2022 and 2026, GTA 6's development has become a case study in how impossible secrecy is at this scale.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-trailer2-tech-breakdown-ps5/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-trailer2-tech-breakdown-ps5/The footage was captured on real PS5 hardware, not pre-rendered — here's how Rockstar got it to look that clean.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/monster-hunter-wilds-switch-2-december-4-ascendance-2027/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/monster-hunter-wilds-switch-2-december-4-ascendance-2027/Capcom's September 10 announcement locks in a Switch 2 launch date and reaffirms the big expansion for next year.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-pragmata/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-pragmata/Capcom's new sci-fi IP arrived to strong reviews and early game-of-the-year chatter. Here is a look at the scores and the quotes behind them.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/sony-gta6-dualsense-controller-reveal/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/sony-gta6-dualsense-controller-reveal/Sony revealed a GTA 6-themed DualSense wireless controller, with the black colorway locked to PlayStation Direct.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/xbox-price-increase-august-1-every-model-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/xbox-price-increase-august-1-every-model-explained/Microsoft's increase took effect August 1: $100 more for 512GB consoles, $150 more for 1TB, and the 2TB Series X is being retired.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-preload-launch-window-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-preload-launch-window-explained/Pre-loading opens a week before launch, and the game unlocks at midnight in every local time zone.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/nintendo-direct-metroid-ravenous-kirby-open-world/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/nintendo-direct-metroid-ravenous-kirby-open-world/Metroid Ravenous is set for January 28, and Kirby and the World Beyond is a spring 2027 target, plus dozens of other dated games.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/persona-4-revival-release-dates-switch-2-may-2027/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/persona-4-revival-release-dates-switch-2-may-2027/Conflicting early reports aside, Sega and Atlus have now confirmed platforms and dates, and the Switch 2 version comes months later.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/what-the-leak-did-not-affect/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/what-the-leak-did-not-affect/Rockstar was explicit that the leak won't touch GTA Online's live service or push back the GTA 6 development timeline.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-decade-plus-retrospective/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta-online-decade-plus-retrospective/GTA Online launched alongside GTA 5 back in 2013 and, more than ten years on, is still receiving regular content — even as GTA 6 approaches.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustryhttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-map-size-vs-los-santos/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-map-size-vs-los-santos/Community estimates put GTA 6's map at more than double GTA 5's size — but Rockstar has never confirmed a number.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/ps5-price-hike-april-2-recap-and-current-prices/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/ps5-price-hike-april-2-recap-and-current-prices/Sony raised the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal in March. Here are the official US, UK, EU and Japan prices.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-saros/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-saros/Housemarque's Returnal follow-up has earned praise as a refinement of the formula, with a couple of notable dissenters. Here is the critical picture.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2-november-5/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2-november-5/Nintendo's 40th anniversary Direct delivered a full remake, a Triforce-themed Switch 2 console and a live-action film date.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/leak-timing-before-netflix-first-look/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/leak-timing-before-netflix-first-look/The leak of early GTA 6 footage landed just before Netflix's exclusive first-look debut, colliding two very different reveals.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/what-extra-polish-time-means-for-gta6/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/what-extra-polish-time-means-for-gta6/Rockstar cited polish as the reason for the latest delay — here's what that could plausibly mean for the finished game.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-leonida-six-regions-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-leonida-six-regions-explained/From Vice City's beaches to the swamps of the Grassrivers, here's what Trailer 2 revealed about Leonida's geography.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-online-mode-launch-implications/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-online-mode-launch-implications/Analysis: Rockstar's discussion-stage reference to a 32-player format raises questions we can only speculate about right now.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-007-first-light/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-007-first-light/IO Interactive's Bond origin story is being called the best 007 game in decades. Here is the critical consensus, including the dissenting voices.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-machine-1049-specs-and-price-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/steam-machine-1049-specs-and-price-explained/Prices start at $1,049 and climb to $1,428. Here are the specs, the queue system, and why Valve says it cost more than planned.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/hsw-upgrades-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/hsw-upgrades-explained/A quick primer on HSW, GTA Online's long-running vehicle-upgrade system, for players who keep seeing the term and want to know what it means.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA Onlinehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-rob-nelson-definitely-be-released/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-rob-nelson-definitely-be-released/Amid fan anxiety over a third delay, developer Rob Nelson offered a blunt reassurance in a Famitsu interview.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-subpoenas-microsoft-discord/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-subpoenas-microsoft-discord/Rockstar is seeking data from Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify who leaked roughly 90 GTA 6 development videos.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIndustryhttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/hollow-knight-silksong-one-year-later-sea-of-sorrow-status/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/hollow-knight-silksong-one-year-later-sea-of-sorrow-status/Hollow Knight: Silksong turns one on September 4 with its free expansion still undated, physical editions set for October 16 and a Switch 2 refresh of the original on the way.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/lucia-prison-opening-scene-analysis/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/lucia-prison-opening-scene-analysis/Reading the opening image of Trailer 2 as a structural clue about where GTA 6's story actually begins.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/path-of-exile-2-where-things-stand-forbidden-rites-and-december-1-0/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/path-of-exile-2-where-things-stand-forbidden-rites-and-december-1-0/Update 0.5.5 brings a bonus event league and a Trial of Chaos overhaul while the full release date is locked in.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdatehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-forza-horizon-6/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/review-roundup-forza-horizon-6/Japan-set Forza Horizon 6 has landed at the top of Metacritic's 2026 charts. Here is what reviewers say it gets right, and where it plays safe.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTReviewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/trendforce-3q26-memory-forecast-what-it-means-for-gamers/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/trendforce-3q26-memory-forecast-what-it-means-for-gamers/The price of DRAM and NAND is still rising in the third quarter, though more slowly. Here's the forecast and how it lines up with 2026's hardware price hikes.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-where-things-stand-40-million-and-cyberpunk-2/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-where-things-stand-40-million-and-cyberpunk-2/Nearly six years after launch, CD Projekt says the game is still selling well. Here is what the studio has and has not said about the sequel.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/ff7-revelation-april-2027-state-of-play/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/ff7-revelation-april-2027-state-of-play/Square Enix used the closing slot of Sony's September showcase to date the final chapter of the Remake trilogy.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-32-player-online-mode-confirmed/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-32-player-online-mode-confirmed/For the first time, Rockstar has acknowledged a 32-player online component was discussed internally for GTA 6.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-release-date-timeline-retrospective/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-release-date-timeline-retrospective/A look back at how Grand Theft Auto VI's launch window slipped twice in three years.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysishttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-statement-on-leaks-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-statement-on-leaks-explained/Breaking down every line of Rockstar's official response to the leak of roughly 90 early GTA 6 development videos.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-trailer-2-full-breakdown/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-trailer-2-full-breakdown/Rockstar's second trailer confirms both protagonists, reveals Vice City in motion, and reframes how the story opens.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-gta6-wont-affect-gta-online-live-service/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rockstar-gta6-wont-affect-gta-online-live-service/Rockstar has said it doesn't anticipate the 2026 GTA 6 leak affecting live services like GTA Online, or GTA 6's development timeline.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/the-witcher-4-where-things-stand-2028-window-september-2026/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/the-witcher-4-where-things-stand-2028-window-september-2026/CD Projekt's first-half results put the next Witcher in full production, still aimed at 2028, with two Witcher 3 releases to bridge the gap.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpcominghttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-network-intrusion-leak-confirmed/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-network-intrusion-leak-confirmed/Rockstar says an unauthorized third party accessed its systems and leaked roughly 90 early development videos of GTA 6.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-november-19-release-date-confirmed/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/gta6-november-19-release-date-confirmed/Rockstar has locked in a new worldwide release date and apologized to fans for the extended wait.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGTA 6https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rtx-5090-price-nearly-5000-gpu-market-explained/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/rtx-5090-price-nearly-5000-gpu-market-explained/A card that launched at $1,999 is selling for roughly two and a half times that. Here's what the numbers say and what reports suggest about supply.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardwarehttps://hotgamenews.com/articles/switch-2-price-rises-to-499-what-changes-sept-1/https://hotgamenews.com/articles/switch-2-price-rises-to-499-what-changes-sept-1/Nintendo's $50 price increase took effect today. Here's what Nintendo said, where sales stand, and what the company is forecasting.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardware