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September 16, 2026

Time-loop horror action adventure game Noroi Ayashi: The ∞th Oddity announced for Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Game Source Entertainment, in collaboration with SuperNiche and Clover Lab, is set to release a game titled Noroi Ayashi: The ∞th Oddity in 2027. It is a "time-loop horror RTA stealth action adventure" available on Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam, supporting English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. The protagonist, Seira, explores her school at night, facing seven mysteries and the curse of a doll named Aya. The narrative is told through Yuriko, a member of the U High School News Club, who investigates the urban legend of the Cursed Doll Aya. Key characters include Seira, Hime, and Tae, each with distinct traits and backgrounds. Gameplay involves navigating the school, avoiding and sealing the Seven Mysteries, and learning from repeated deaths to develop survival strategies. The development team includes Rensuke Oshikiri, known for his work in manga, and Sohei Niikawa, a former Nippon Ichi Software contributor. An announcement trailer has been released.

AppWizard

September 15, 2026

Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record

The biography "Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record," authored by James Mielke, is set to be released on September 15, 2026. It features interviews with Uematsu, his wife, and industry peers, including Hironobu Sakaguchi, Daniel Rosenfeld, Yoko Shimomura, and Hitoshi Sakimoto. Uematsu is recognized as a significant figure in video game music, known for his innovative compositions that have been performed by orchestras worldwide. The biography explores his life from childhood to his role at Square Enix and his concert tours.

AppWizard

September 4, 2026

Gemini hands Lyria 3.5 the mic as the music model makes its debut on the app

Google has expanded its music generation model, Lyria 3.5, making it accessible through the Gemini app and Gemini API, in addition to its original platform, Google Flow Music. Users can now choose from short and long music tracks and utilize new templates to inspire creativity. The model offers improved melodic structures, adherence to user prompts, structural awareness, and realistic vocal outputs. Developers can also access Lyria 3.5 via Google AI Studio and Google Vids.

AppWizard

September 4, 2026

PC gamers can grab a sci-fi hit in 7 day time-limited free offer

The Epic Games Store offers a selection of free games every Thursday. This week, players can claim the game Alone With You for free until 4 PM BST on Thursday, September 10. Alone With You, developed by BancyCo and launched in 2017, is an adventure game set in a doomed space colony, featuring a robot AI companion. The game typically retails for .99 and takes approximately 6.5 hours to complete the main storyline, or 11.5 hours for full exploration. It has a 'Mostly Positive' rating of 78% on Steam, with players praising its puzzle elements and narrative. Once claimed, the game remains in the player's library, but it is only available for PC.

TrendTechie

September 2, 2026

Президент Торрент (2026)

The film features a cast that includes Leo Arlem, Ramon Langa, Willy Bárcenas as Santi, Fernando Esteso as Cuadrado, Martina Valeria de Antioquía, Josele Roman, and Yola Berrocal. The musical score is composed by Roke Baños. The film is set in Spain, has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes, and is scheduled for release in 2026, with a world premiere on March 13, 2026. It will have various release dates: April 9, 2026, in Argentina; September 3, 2026, in Hungary; August 13, 2026, in Greece; and March 13, 2026, in Spain. The film has achieved a global box office revenue of 787,843 and is produced by Amiguetes Entertainment and Bowfinger International Pictures. It is known by several titles, including Torrente Presidente, Torrente for President, Torrente 6: Az elnöki ügy, Президент Торрент, Torrente 6, and Torrente 6: for President.

TrendTechie

September 2, 2026

Sony и Warner подают в суд на Anthropic из‑за обучения Claude на пиратских песенниках

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, claiming that the company used pirated songbooks and song lyrics from "shadow libraries" to train its AI model, Claude. The lawsuit cites approximately 7 million books obtained through torrent downloads and web scraping, including unauthorized sheet music and songbooks. The plaintiffs are seeking statutory damages of up to 0,000 for each work that is found to have been willfully infringed. The lawsuit was filed on August 28, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, naming Anthropic and its co-founders as defendants. The plaintiffs allege that the data sources used for training included 5 million books downloaded from Library Genesis and 2 million from Pirate Library Mirror, as well as scraped song lyrics from licensed platforms Musixmatch and LyricFind. The use of BitTorrent for downloads introduces legal risks due to the simultaneous distribution of files. The lawsuit emphasizes the distinction between legally purchased and pirated materials, with prior cases indicating that downloads from pirate libraries constitute significant copyright infringement.

AppWizard

August 31, 2026

Game review: Star Wars Zero Company (PC)

Star Wars Zero Company is a turn-based strategy game set during the waning days of the Clone Wars, where players lead a mercenary unit called Zero Company, led by former Republic officer Tesh Hawks. The game features tactical gameplay reminiscent of the X-COM series, with players managing a squad and engaging in combat missions while also exploring an upgradeable hub called The Den. Players can choose between Operations and Tactical Missions, with character customization options available for generic recruits. The game includes a variety of missions and enemies from the Star Wars universe, including a notable antagonist, The Coil. It features a permadeath system, strategic gameplay that emphasizes positioning and cover, and a soundtrack inspired by the franchise. The game is developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm, EA Games, and Bit Reactor.

AppWizard

August 23, 2026

Big Walk is a new co-op puzzle game classic

Big Walk is a collaborative puzzle-adventure game designed for up to 12 players, best enjoyed with smaller groups of three or four. It features built-in proximity chat that encourages in-game communication, adding complexity to problem-solving. Players must navigate puzzles while adhering to communication restrictions, often leading to creative non-verbal solutions. One puzzle involves players matching sounds from booths to speakers while relying on visual cues and limited communication. The game is available on Steam and is recommended for dedicated groups, as a full playthrough may take around 12 hours without achieving 100% completion.

AppWizard

August 18, 2026

Warren Spector retires from game development, at least he thinks so

Warren Spector has announced his intention to retire from the game development industry after nearly 44 years, citing personal reflections on age, health, and a declining enthusiasm for the current gaming landscape. He has contributed to iconic titles such as the Ultima series, Wing Commander, Deus Ex, and Thief. Spector expressed a desire to create three specific games before retiring, with one being ambitious, another modest, and the third uncertain. There is speculation that System Shock 3 may be one of these projects. Despite some recent titles not achieving expected success, Spector's career is marked by significant achievements. He emphasized the importance of continued innovation in gaming and encouraged new developers to bring fresh ideas. Spector plans to focus on writing, reading, and possibly consulting, and hinted at exploring his musical interests. He left open the possibility of returning to the industry in the future.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

League of Legends YouTuber unearths the original investor pitch from when the game was called Onslaught: War of the Immortals

Content creator Necrit, in collaboration with Riot Games' Paul "Pabro" Bellezza, revealed the early concept of League of Legends, originally known as Onslaught: War of the Immortals. Necrit's video showcases an investor pitch with video footage, design documents, and lore breakdowns, providing new insights into the game's initial vision. The game transitioned from a vibrant cityscape divided into realms of "order" and "chaos," where players would customize immortals and pledge allegiance to one of the realms. Some champions, like Annie and Sion, have familiar traits but with significant changes, while Singed was rebranded as Zij. The lore depicted a world of two factions until a cataclysmic event caused chaos. Riot's logo in the pitch video featured a blood-red hue.