Pavan Nikam
News Writer
Pavan Nikam covers the latest gaming news, esports updates, game releases, patch notes, industry developments, and gaming hardware. Pavan focuses on delivering accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand news to keep readers informed about what is happening across the gaming world.
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Resident Evil Veronica Could Reportedly Slip to Fall 2027
A new insider claim suggests Capcom may now be targeting a later 2027 release for the Code: Veronica remake. The publisher has not announced any official delay or narrower launch window.
Dune: Awakening Launches on PS5 and Xbox With Full Single-Player Mode
Arrakis can now be explored without other human players, while the console versions arrive with 15 months of PC updates. Funcom has also released the Filmic Archive DLC.
Activision Will Develop the Next Halo Game as Xbox Restructures Studios
Halo development is moving to a dedicated Activision team while Halo Studios shifts to supporting existing games and the community. The change forms part of a wider reorganization across Xbox's first-party studios.
Minecraft Simulation Suggests Mobs Can Kill Ender Dragon After Nearly 2 Billion Years
RedLogic modeled an extraordinary chain of mob interactions that eventually ends with the dragon dying without player direction. The setup depends on a naturally completed End Portal and several extremely rare events.
LISA Limited Edition DualSense Launches October 30
The Chroma Pearl controller features custom artwork created with LISA, including her signature stars and "LL" lettering. A wider U.S. merchandise collection is also planned.
Graveyard Keeper 2 Passes $3 Million in Steam Preorder Revenue Before Launch
The sequel has built significant interest before release, while its free demo lets players carry their progress into the full game. It also expands the original with town rebuilding, undead automation, and defensive battles.
Stellar Blade Reveals All Four Free Bayonetta Outfits
Eve's complete Bayonetta crossover wardrobe has now been shown, with Black Tresses joining three outfits inspired by the series. All four costumes will be released as a free update.
Blighted Delayed to 2027 for More Polish and Tuning
Drinkbox Studios is moving Blighted into 2027 while it continues polishing the interconnected action RPG. The latest update also details world structure, fast travel, and ability-gated routes.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Gives Xbox Digital Owners PC Access at No Extra Cost
Qualifying digital Xbox owners can use the same entitlement across console and Windows PC when Remastered arrives. Saves, add-ons, and achievements also carry across supported devices.
Kim Kaphwan Joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves September 24
Kim Kaphwan joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on September 24 as Season 3 DLC, reuniting him with sons Dong Hwan and Jae Hoon on the playable roster.
Obstacle Overdrive Launches October 2 With Toy Car Obstacle Courses
Obstacle Overdrive launches October 2 on Steam with five RC cars, physics-based toy obstacle courses, a free demo, and Steam Deck support.
Street Fighter 6 x Star Detective Precure Collab Starts December 17
Street Fighter 6 teams with Star Detective Precure! on December 17 for a four-part Battle Hub story, crossover characters, and new avatar items.
Steam Users Can Claim 2024 FPS Deadshot Free Until September 23
Deadshot is free to keep on Steam until September 23. Claim the 2024 retro FPS before the offer ends and keep the complete game permanently.
PGL Wallachia Season 9 Starts September 19 With $1 Million Dota 2 Field
PGL Wallachia Season 9 starts September 19 in Bucharest with 16 Dota 2 teams competing across nine days for a $1 million prize pool.
NRG Upsets MOUZ as StarSeries Fall 2026 Opens in Barcelona
NRG upset MOUZ 2-1 at StarSeries Fall 2026, while Aurora, Vitality and FURIA also advanced and MOUZ dropped into a NAVI elimination match.
DECAPOLICE Shows New Gameplay From Its TGS 2026 Demo
New DECAPOLICE gameplay from TGS 2026 shows Case Quest and City Patrol as Level-5 prepares the detective RPG for a 2027 launch on PS5, Switch 2, and PC.
Worship Leaves Early Access and Launches on PS5 November 4
Worship leaves Early Access on November 4 with version 1.0 launching on Steam and PS5, adding its final area, permanent progression, and new God Aspects.
Pokémon TCG's 30th Anniversary Faces Availability and Resale Problems
Pokémon TCG's 30th Anniversary is facing stock and resale problems as products sell out quickly and Mercari blocks some sealed listings in Japan.
VALORANT Is Finally Launching on Consoles in Australia and New Zealand
VALORANT launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in Australia and New Zealand on September 23 with a Sydney server and shared Riot account progression.
Diablo IV Has No More Expansions Planned Ahead of Diablo V
Blizzard has no more Diablo IV expansions planned after Lord of Hatred, while seasonal updates will continue as Diablo V targets spring 2029.
Shanghai Will Host the Second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2027
Shanghai will host the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2027 from November 22 to December 12, with Perfect World returning as tournament organizer.
Bungie Delays Marathon Update and Moves Away From Strict Seasonal Schedule
Bungie has delayed Marathon's Symbiosis update to December 8 and is moving away from fixed seasonal deadlines for major content releases.
Lucy From Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Is Coming to Fortnite
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' Lucy is coming to Fortnite as an Outfit, while Rebecca's Guns will arrive as a usable Battle Royale weapon during Override.
Nintendo Wins Dutch Court Case Against MIG Switch Devices
A Dutch court has ruled against a MIG Switch seller, ordering sales to stop and requiring disclosure of suppliers, stock, profits, and customer records.
inZOI Details Canvastown Multiplayer Roleplaying Mode
inZOI director Hyungjun Kim details Canvastown, an experimental multiplayer mode with shared roleplaying scenarios, around 50 players, and script mods.
VALORANT Confirms New Warden Rifle After Early Leak
The Warden arrives in VALORANT Patch 13.06 on September 22 with a 2x scope, 18-round magazine, 2,900-credit price, and high rifle damage
Moss Developer Polyarc Is Shutting Down After Nearly 12 Years
Moss developer Polyarc is shutting down after nearly 12 years, following a major project cancellation, failed funding efforts, and workforce cuts.
Active Matter Brings Three-Player Extraction Co-Op to PS5
Active Matter launches on PS5 with three-player co-op, PvE and PvPvE raids, reality-bending anomalies, and flexible crossplay matchmaking options.
Diablo 5 Is Coming in Spring 2029 to a Sanctuary Where Diablo Won
Blizzard reveals Diablo 5 for Spring 2029, set 100 years after Diablo IV in a fallen Sanctuary with caravans, procedural regions, and new classes.
New Steam Game BLACKWOOD Mixes John Wick-Style Action With a Double Life
BLACKWOOD launches on Steam September 16 with cinematic gunfights, contextual takedowns, DVD store management, and a three-act story planned through 2027.
Peller Says More Than $70,000 Is Untouched on Twitch and Snapchat
Peller claims more than $70,000 remains untouched across Twitch and Snapchat, while saying TikTok livestreams currently bring him stronger returns.
Steam Now Requires Australian Players to Use a Credit Card to Access R18+ Games
Steam now requires Australian users to verify their age with a valid credit card before viewing R18+ game listings under new age-assurance rules.
Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 Are Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in October
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, with physical copies in January.
Physint Moves to Xbox After Kojima Says PlayStation Tried to Cancel It
Physint is moving forward with Xbox publishing after Hideo Kojima said PlayStation tried to cancel the action-espionage game, ending its collaboration.
N3on Stream Calls Sneako a Fake Friend After AI Criticism
N3on calls Sneako a fake friend after Sneako criticized his AI livestream, saying a real friend would have raised concerns privately instead of on stream.
Meccha Chameleon Comes to Switch 2 After Selling 20 Million Copies
Meccha Chameleon is now on Nintendo Switch 2 after selling over 20 million copies on Steam, with online hide-and-seek matches for up to 24 players.
Dave the Diver passes 10 million less than two years after five-million milestone
Dave the Diver has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, while In the Jungle passes one million sales ahead of the September 17 mobile launch.
Asmongold Says Body-Shaming Over Viral Photo Motivates Him to Work Out
Asmongold says body-shaming over a viral photo does not upset him and can motivate him to exercise, while he also questions whether the image is real.
Silky and BigEx Praised After Helping Woman During Los Angeles Stream
Silky and BigEx drew praise after staying with a woman during a Los Angeles IRL stream when she said she did not know the man walking behind her.
WARDOGS Dev Says Proton Support May Miss Early Access Launch
WARDOGS may enter Early Access on September 10 without Proton support, with BULKHEAD advising Linux buyers to refund if compatibility is essential.
N3on Says 24/7 AI Stream Won't Replace His Daily Kick Streams
N3on says his 24/7 AI stream will run while he is offline and will not replace his daily Kick broadcasts after the project drew viewer criticism.
Terminus: Zombie Survivors 2 Revealed With Open World and Online Co-Op
Terminus: Zombie Survivors 2 brings a fully open world and online co-op to the survival sequel, with crafting, building, farming, and harsh weather.
Borderlands 4 Fully Reveals Loveless Ahead of September 10 Update
Borderlands 4 reveals Loveless the Hacker for September 10, alongside FL4K and Amara DLC plus a free 10-level cap increase for all players.
MrBeast Supports Viral Terraria Creator After He Announces Short Break
MrBeast encouraged viral Terraria creator michaelshowscoolthings after he announced a short break from videos while his family prepares to move.
Age Twisters Uses Four Stages of Life to Build Its Two-Player Co-Op
Age Twisters lets two players switch between four life stages to solve puzzles together, with local and online co-op plus a Friend's Pass in 2027.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Trailer Reveals New Monsters Araketa and Gundoraja
Meet Araketa and Gundoraja in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, with Skybound Eyrie and Boost Bracer combat also revealed for the 2027 expansion.
Ice Poseidon Says He Would 'Hate' to Win Streamer Awards' Cozy Game Category
Ice Poseidon questions the Best Cozy Game Streamer category at The Streamer Awards 2026, saying he would hate to win it and asking what “cozy” means.
Until Dawn 2 Gets January 28, 2027 Release Date in New Trailer
Until Dawn 2 launches for PS5 on January 28, 2027. The new trailer reveals Dead True, branching choices, Akishima Island, and Peter Stormare's return.
2 Steam Games Are Free to Play This Weekend, Including Civilization VII
Play Civilization VII and First Class Trouble free on Steam for a limited time, with free access ending September 10 and September 7 respectively.
Caedrel Joins Max Verstappen's 100-Driver Karting Challenge at Silverstone
Caedrel joins Max Verstappen’s 100-driver Max vs 100 karting challenge at Silverstone on September 16, with the F1 champion starting behind the field.