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Brand-New Co-Op Switch 2 Exclusive is Getting Great Reviews
An exciting new co-op Switch 2 exclusive is off to a great start, earning largely positive reviews ahead of its official launch on September 3.
from GameRant (Written by Drew Swanson) | September 2, 2026
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Laid Off Bethesda Dev Explains Why AAA Quality Has Dropped Due to Industry Crisis
Xbox cut 3,200 jobs. The developers who lost theirs explain what that actually means for the games that were supposed to come next.
from DualShockers (Written by Linda Güster) | September 2, 2026
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GTA Online Adds Official Roleplay Support to Make GTA 6 Wait Easier
Rockstar is finally giving GTA Online's best use official support.
from DualShockers (Written by Melissa Sarnowski) | September 2, 2026
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It's Officially the End of an Era for Apple
Today marks an important day in Apple's history, as one era ends and another begins at the Cupertino-based tech giant.
from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | September 2, 2026
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New Official $390 Fortnite Release Confirmed for 2027
An official new Fortnite release drops next year, coming with a huge $390 price tag.
from GameRant (Written by Daniel Morris) | September 2, 2026
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GTA 6 Confirms Big Quality-of-Life Change
Grand Theft Auto 6 is reportedly getting a big quality-of-life change over how GTA 5 was at launch, according to those who have previewed it.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | September 2, 2026
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13 Years Later, GTA 5 Finishes Its Unbuilt Skyscraper For An Exclusive Event
Only some players will get to see it in-person.
from TheGamer (Written by Steven Garrard) | September 2, 2026
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Overwatch Will Officially Unveil Its "First-Ever TTRPG Adventure" On September 13
A gaming crossover you can't make up.
from TheGamer (Written by Steven Garrard) | September 2, 2026
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CDPR CEO Says ‘The First Thing Is Quality’ As He Compares The Witcher 4 To GTA 6
CEO Michał Nowakowski discusses the economics behind building a game as expansive as The Witcher 4.
from DualShockers (Written by Greg Hill) | September 1, 2026
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Stellar Blade Director Admits Blood Rain's AI Music Video Caused "Concerns"
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain recently received a bizarre AI-generated music video that went down badly. We got insight from the team about it.
from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | September 1, 2026
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