Dota 2 tops YouTube Gaming’s August rankings as The International 2026 drives record streams
Dota 2's The International 2026 dominates YouTube Gaming's August rankings, while IShowSpeed's Minecraft marathon with Kai Cenat tops streamer charts.
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State of Play September 2026: Two Back-to-Back Broadcasts, How to Watch, and What to Expect
Sony's State of Play returns Sept 3 with back-to-back English and Japan broadcasts. Here's how to watch, timings, and what to expect.
Steins;Gate Studio’s Next Game Is an Entirely Vibe-Coded FPS
Steins;Gate dev Mages Inc reveals Juggernaut, a free-to-play AI-generated FPS with 100% AI code, sparking fan backlash on Steam.
Valheim’s full launch pushes Steam players to their highest level since the early access boom — without topping it
Valheim's 1.0 update brings Steam player count to a five-year high of 160,000, but the early access peak of 502,000 remains unbeaten.
Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Announces Surprise Sequel to 1983 Murder Mystery Portopia
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is making a sequel to his 1983 NES murder mystery The Portopia Serial Murder Case, 43 years later, for Switch 2 and PC in 2027.
FunPlus Phoenix Dropped kovaQ for Inappropriate Remarks — Proof That Esports Orgs Must Train Conduct, Not Just Skill
FunPlus Phoenix terminates Valorant player kovaQ over inappropriate remarks in team chat, highlighting esports' need for conduct training.
Everything Nintendo Left Out of the September 2026 Direct, From The Duskbloods to 3D Mario
Nintendo's September 2026 Direct skipped The Duskbloods, Luigi's Mansion 4, and a new 3D Mario. Fans are left waiting for release dates and announcements.
Final Z Event 2026 dates: Concert kicks off September 3 as streamers raise money for 22 causes
Z Event 2026 is the final French charity streaming marathon, running Sept 3-6 on Twitch with 50+ hours of streams, a Montpellier concert, and support for all 22 past charities.
Some Switch 2 Ports Looked Rough in the September Nintendo Direct
Nintendo Direct showed Switch 2 ports of Lego Batman, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and more running poorly, raising questions about the console's limits.
‘Nintendo, Hire This Man’ Meme Resurfaces After Ocarina of Time Remake Reveal
The 'Nintendo, Hire This Man' meme is back after the Ocarina of Time remake reveal, as fans mock its hyper-realistic art style.