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September 13, 2026

Upcoming vampire RPG Nighthawks has been removed from Steam search and delisted in certain countries as Valve classifies it Adults Only: ‘It’s very bad news for us’

Nighthawks, a vampire RPG from Wadjet Eye Games, has been classified as 'Adults Only' by Steam, resulting in its removal from search results and delisting in regions like Germany. Wadjet Eye's CEO, Dave Gilbert, criticized Steam's decision, arguing that the game’s content is not pornographic. The Adults Only label negatively impacts their launch strategy, especially in key markets, and the team is uncertain about the reasons for the classification. Valve's policies on adult content complicate the situation, as developers must navigate ambiguous guidelines. Richard Cobbett, the game's creator, expressed hope that Valve will reverse the decision before the planned launch on September 22.

AppWizard

September 13, 2026

Ashly Burch, voice of Horizon’s Aloy and star of Mythic Quest, is currently obsessed with Slay the Spire 2 and thinks videogames have too many stoic characters: ‘I want more shtty little btches’

Ashly Burch began her gaming journey with a Donkey Kong knockoff on her mother's typing practice computer and was significantly influenced by LucasArts' Day of the Tentacle. She gained recognition through the online sketch show Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin' and is known for her voice roles as Tiny Tina in Borderlands 2, Chloe in Life is Strange, Parvati Holcomb in The Outer Worlds, and Aloy in Guerrilla Games' Horizon series. Burch is currently working on a YouTube comedy series called I'm Happy You're Here, which aims to make mental health discussions more accessible. She is currently playing The Incident at Galley House, a detective game, and has uninstalled Fields of Mistria after spending many hours on it. Her Steam Deck still has Kentucky Route Zero installed, a game she hasn't finished due to its abstract nature. Burch has logged 270 hours in Slay the Spire and considers League of Legends, especially its ARAM mode, a game she will never uninstall. She uses Audacity for voice auditions and maintains a tidy desktop to support her creative process.

AppWizard

September 13, 2026

Inzoi’s director says he is ‘very much focused on our core goals’ as he announces a multiplayer roleplaying mode designed to be like Ready Player One

Inzoi has faced criticism for being a "shallow imitation" of The Sims 4, according to life simulation expert Mollie Taylor. The game's director, Hyungjin "Kjun" Kim, is working on refining Inzoi and has introduced a new mode called 'Canvastown', which aims to enhance gameplay through dynamic interactions. Kim has hinted at the potential for "script mods" that would allow players to create mini-games, although it is unclear if players can develop these mods themselves. In contrast, another life simulation title, Paralives, has received positive feedback for its features and mechanics.

AppWizard

September 13, 2026

Blizzard just dropped a new Warcraft 3 campaign, the first in 23 years

Blizzard Entertainment has announced the release of a new campaign for Warcraft 3 titled Forsaken Kingdom, marking the first addition since the Frozen Throne expansion in 2003. The campaign is a two-part series for Warcraft 3: Reforged and includes a prologue focusing on the backstory of Arthas. Forsaken Kingdom became available immediately after its announcement at BlizzCon.

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September 13, 2026

This remarkable mod transforms the most frightening horror game of the decade into Mirror’s Edge

TiMan, a modder, has created a mod called Bunker's Edge for the game Amnesia: The Bunker, which transforms the original horror setting into a vibrant urban landscape reminiscent of EA's Mirror's Edge. The mod retains the horror elements, featuring the same menacing creature pursuing the protagonist, Henri. While it showcases innovative modding, Bunker's Edge lacks the polish of Mirror's Edge, with some parkour movements feeling clunky and players occasionally getting trapped in the game’s geometry. The mod also incorporates sci-fi elements similar to Soma, generating excitement and making it one of the most anticipated titles for 2027.

AppWizard

September 13, 2026

Diablo 5 gameplay details from BlizzCon: More classes than ever before, procedurally-generated dungeons, and Diablo 2-style loot

At BlizzCon 2026, it was announced that Diablo 5 will be set a century after Diablo 4, exploring the aftermath of the demon's impact on Sanctuary. The game is projected for release in spring 2029 and aims to address player feedback from Diablo 4. The narrative will feature Diablo as a central character rather than just a final boss, and players will work to restore Westmarch. Key features include procedurally-generated dungeons, a caravan of NPCs instead of traditional towns, returning classes like the demon hunter and monk, and new classes such as the plague knight. The game will launch with more classes than any previous installment, and items will have a tiered system and occupy multiple inventory slots. Blizzard plans to provide regular updates on the game's development starting next year.

AppWizard

September 13, 2026

Stunning RTX 5060 Ti gaming PC gets a decent price cut on Amazon

CyberPowerPC's Game Master gaming PC features a Ryzen 7 8700F processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base frequency of 4.1 GHz (turbo boost up to 5 GHz), and an RTX 5060 Ti GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM. It includes 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The Game Master is currently available at a 10% discount on Amazon for ,349.99.

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September 13, 2026

Playing RTS with a controller? Total War: Warhammer 40,000 dev says it ‘really does work’ in their game: ‘I think we’ve landed in a really solid spot’

Creative Assembly is set to release Total War: Warhammer 40,000 on consoles, challenging the belief that controller support is incompatible with real-time strategy (RTS) gameplay. Dave Petry, the battle product owner, stated that controllers are an accessibility tool that can enhance player engagement. The studio has prior experience with console RTS games, having co-developed Halo Wars 2, which successfully integrated controller support. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will focus on real-time battles rather than traditional building and technology management, and Petry is optimistic about creating a satisfying experience for players using controllers.

AppWizard

September 13, 2026

Why is Blizzard still announcing games years ahead of release? ‘We want to convey confidence in some of our biggest bets coming forward’

Reactions to the StarCraft trailer at BlizzCon were mixed, with excitement turning to disappointment upon seeing the release date of 2030. The game will be an "open world shooter," diverging from the franchise's traditional format. Diablo 5 is announced for a 2029 release, just six years after Diablo 4. Many gamers are skeptical of long advance announcements due to frequent delays. Blizzard's leadership aims to instill confidence in their projects, emphasizing a commitment to timely releases. Despite potential layoffs at Microsoft, Blizzard has avoided significant fallout and is focused on showcasing its projects and maintaining a positive atmosphere at BlizzCon.

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September 12, 2026

Wolverine review roundup: Frankly, we’re starting to feel a little better about the whole ‘PlayStation 5 exclusive’ thing

Insomniac's Wolverine has received mixed reviews, with GamesRadar rating it 3 out of 5, IGN giving it a score of 6 out of 10, Shacknews awarding it 8 out of 10, DualShockers rating it 8.5 out of 10, GameInformer also giving it 8.5 out of 10, TechRadar scoring it 4 out of 5, GameSpot rating it 6 out of 10, VGC giving it 3 out of 5, Eurogamer scoring it 3 out of 5, The Guardian rating it 3 out of 5, and Giant Bomb giving it a lower score of 2.5 out of 5. Critics praised the character of Wolverine and the voice acting but criticized the gameplay for being repetitive and lacking depth. The game is seen as falling short of expectations for a PlayStation 5 exclusive.