Archive for september 2026
A Korean free-to-play publisher could soon hold the keys to StarCraft III — and the RTS community is not thrilled about it.
At 1.13kg and starting around $700, the Dell 14S is a slim, style-forward alternative to Apple's budget-friendly MacBook Neo — but USB-A is gone and RAM isn't upgradeable.
The one-man Steam database that millions of PC gamers rely on has a new owner — and the community is cautiously watching for paywalls.
Eight episodes, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, and three unknown kids as the trio. The Philosopher's Stone comes to Max on December 25.
Xiaomi's new wall switch auto-detects two- or three-wire setups, removing the biggest barrier to smart home upgrades — if only it were available outside China.
TCL claims Samsung's budget M-series TVs carry a Mini LED label but use standard LED backlights — a gap that could cost shoppers hundreds of dollars.
Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts September 7 with a new 'mid-fold' format — but don't expect it at your carrier
Xiaomi's new flagship foldable lands in China two days before Apple's expected iPhone Ultra event, powered by the in-house XRing O3 chip. Global availability is unconfirmed.
Oppo's upcoming flagship puts a 200MP sensor in every camera slot — including the ultrawide and periscope zoom — and is expected to land in Europe and the US by late October 2026.
The makers of SOMA and Amnesia revealed a grotesque new puzzle sequence at gamescom 2026 — and pushed the release to 2027.
Acer showed off Project DualPlay Mini at IFA 2026 — an 8-inch gaming handheld with a flip-out backlit keyboard — but it's still a concept with no price or release date.
Google's AI-powered settings assistant isn't a Pixel 11 exclusive — it works on Pixel 6 and newer, with broader Android support coming later in 2026.
Freshly independent from Microsoft, Double Fine has launched Amnesia Fortnight 2026 on Kickstarter with a $400,000 base goal and an eyebrow-raising $100 million stretch goal for a Brütal Legend sequel.
Sony's three-tier ULT POWER SOUND tower lineup lands in September 2026, with prices starting at $449.99 and topping out at $1,499.99 for the flagship MAX.
Microsoft's new disc-to-digital conversion program works on titles pulled from sale nearly a decade ago, but major publishers including Ubisoft and Square Enix aren't on board yet.
Razer's new Prio collapses to credit-card size, connects via USB-C, and uses drift-free sticks — all for $99.99.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War joins Game Pass on September 8, while Cyberpunk 2077 exits after six months — here's everything coming and going before mid-September.
DLSS 5's new AI rendering tech promises movie-quality lighting in games, but early tests show frame rates dropping 35–50% when it's switched on.
Sonos's second attempt at a flagship headphone fixes the ecosystem problems that sank the original Ace, and it costs £50 less at launch.
JBL's new Cove lineup — M1, P1, and X1 — brings multi-room audio with Dolby Atmos, AI room tuning, and a three-step setup designed to undercut Sonos on price and simplicity.
Optoma's new professional panel line targets offices, schools, and retail spaces with round-the-clock durability, built-in Android 14, and remote management — no touchscreen required.
1MORE's new over-ear headphones bring Bluetooth 6.0, hybrid ANC, and Hi-Res Wireless audio to under $80—with vinyl-inspired looks to match.
OpenAI's advertising platform scaled faster than almost any ad business in history. Europe's regulators responded the same day it announced the milestone.
A new expert panel called M-FORCE will audit planetary protection protocols based on Viking-era data—and could cut sterilization costs that already eat up 10% of mission budgets.
Record Fold8 preorders have exhausted a key chip supplier's capacity — so Samsung is cannibalizing next year's component stockpile to keep up with demand.
Dyson's new CameraJet combines sonic brushing, a 100K-pixel macro camera, and an automated mouthwash jet into one very expensive oral care device.
Anbernic's first Snapdragon handheld undercuts the Switch Lite's original price by $60, but its near-identical design may raise some eyebrows in Kyoto.
Bit Reactor ran out of money before its debut game shipped. A co-founder lawsuit and a skeleton crew are what's left after the best-reviewed Star Wars game in 22 years.
The longtime Apple executive leaves two high-profile jobs as new CEO John Ternus takes charge — and the App Store lands back with Eddy Cue.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases September 4 with strong critic scores, a parry-driven combat system, and a 20-hour campaign that sidesteps the Soulslike trend.
The slimmest MatePad Pro yet packs a Kirin T93 chip, PaperMatte display, and a 10,400mAh battery — but HarmonyOS still means no Google apps.
Samsung's new entry-level Galaxy Book 6 brings Intel Core 3/Core 5, a 14-inch LCD, and Galaxy AI features to buyers who don't need the pricier Ultra or Pro variants.
All four games are free for every PS Plus tier — Essential, Extra, and Premium — from September 1 through October 5.
The Sinking City 2 is a third-person survival horror game from the Ukrainian studio Frogwares, set in a Lovecraftian version of the flooded city of Arkham in the 1920s. The story follows Calvin Rafferty, a researcher of the occult, who refuses to evacuate the sinking city, after a botched ritual leaves his beloved Faye trapped between worlds. What begins as a desperate rescue mission quickly turns into a horror that threatens to engulf both the city and Calvin’s sanity. And the gg editorial team has also decided to delve into the depths of Arkham to find out what actually caused the flood — and whether Calvin will truly be able to save the one he loves.
