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September 21, 2026

First 5-day Tokyo Game Show in 30 years cuts back to 4 in face of Typhoon Dujuan

The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) has canceled its final day due to the impending arrival of Typhoon No. 25, concluding the event after four days instead of the planned five. Ticket holders for September 21 will receive refunds. The decision was made to prioritize the safety of attendees amid expected strong winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Dujuan is forecasted to bring nearly 16 inches of rain to the Kanto region, leading to numerous flight cancellations by Nippon Airways and service suspensions on several East Japan Railway lines.

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September 5, 2026

September’s schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for new releases

In September 2026, notable game releases include The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Control Resonant. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is available for free to existing owners. Key gaming events include PAX West from September 4, Blizzcon on September 12, and the Tokyo Game Show starting September 17. Significant updates include Final Fantasy 14's 7.56 update on September 8, Valheim's 1.0 launch on September 9, RuneScape: Dragonwilds reaching 1.0 on September 15, Endless Legend 2 launching on September 17, and Dune: Awakening adding a single-player mode on September 22. The games calendar highlights new releases and events throughout the month.

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September 2, 2026

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct set for September 20

PC Gamer will host the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 on September 20 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET, as part of the Tokyo Game Show 2026. The 90-minute showcase will feature over 35 games, including Stronghold 4 from Firefly Studios and titles from Devolver Digital. The event will include exclusive trailers, breaking news, developer interviews, and world premieres. The live stream will be available on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and Steam.

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July 25, 2026

Total War: Warhammer 40k shows off its first full battle live, providing its biggest info dump yet

The Alpha Strike livestream for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 revealed several gameplay features: - Units consist of multiple entities with unique stats and weaponry. - Heroes will have customizable bodyguards. - Units can strafe while firing, with a trade-off in accuracy. - Airstrikes and army abilities are available, with Regimental Orders benefiting nearby units. - The balance of power bar shows reinforcements waiting off the field. - Each entity can target different enemies based on line of sight. - All projectiles are simulated, and units have unlimited ammunition. - A new Sentry Mode allows marking enemy units for prioritization. - New unit abilities include grenades and psykers. - A morale system reflects damage sustained by units. - Players can deploy reserves strategically with options like drop pods. - Blood effects are included without additional cost. Positioning, cover, line of sight, and terrain will be crucial in battles, and unit loadouts will add strategic depth. Further livestreams are expected as the beta approaches.

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July 20, 2026

15 years before Dishonored, Thief devs considered letting Garrett shrink himself rat-sized so he could scurry through drains and mouse holes

Corvo Attano, the protagonist of Dishonored, possesses the unique ability to inhabit various creatures, including rats, allowing him to access otherwise unreachable areas. This concept was considered for Thief: The Dark Project over a decade earlier. Both Thief and Dishonored feature stealthy protagonists embroiled in political intrigues, but Garrett from Thief lacks supernatural powers and relies solely on stealth. Thief emphasizes navigating environments without detection, while Dishonored allows for combat if stealth fails. Thief's focus on stealth mechanics has significantly influenced the genre. Recently, Thief has gained attention due to the announcement of a remaster, Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, by Nightdive Studios, which will include additional missions and enhancements. Original artist Daniel Thron is involved in revitalizing the game's cutscenes. A release date for the remaster has not been announced, but excitement within the gaming community is high.

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July 14, 2026

The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct returns September 20

The summer PC Gaming Show featured world premieres and in-depth explorations of games such as Control Resonant, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and Arkheron. The next PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Last year's Tokyo Direct was well-received, and PC Gamer's Midas Whittaker attended, bringing back exclusive merchandise.

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July 14, 2026

Future Games Show returns to Gamescom with 3 shows

Future, the publisher behind PC Gamer, will host three showcases at Gamescom in August: "Future Games Show at Gamescom" and "FGS Live From Gamescom" on August 26, and "FGS Best Of Gamescom" on August 30. The events will feature world premieres, exclusive trailers, developer insights, and new game demos. Additionally, the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is set for September 20, coinciding with the Tokyo Game Show.

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July 13, 2026

The GoldenEye homage that left us ‘shaken and stirred’ in 2022 is finally launching in August

Agent 64: Spies Never Die is set to launch on August 11, as announced by developer Replicant D6. The game initially did not include multiplayer features, but plans for split-screen multiplayer have been revealed, along with online multiplayer expected in 2025. The focus of the game remains on single-player content. A demo featuring the first two missions is currently available on Steam.

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July 4, 2026

EVE Online studio Fenris follows through on yearslong promise to make its in-house game engine fully open source

On July 1, Fenris Creations released its Carbon Engine as open source, which supports EVE Online and EVE Frontier. The Carbon Engine repositories are now available on GitHub. Fenris is also developing a new FPS project, Vanguard, using Unreal Engine. EVE Frontier has introduced dynamic dogfighting mechanics and server-side modding support. EVE Online continues to be popular, with a recent player experiencing a rare in-game drop.

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July 3, 2026

Following the success of Mouthwashing, developer Wrong Organ wasn’t ready to make a better ‘story game,’ so it’s making a ‘gameplay game’ instead

Wrong Organ developers Jeffrey Tomec and Dave van Egdom are set to unveil their upcoming cooperative tank simulator, Carcass Clad, during the PC Gaming Show. This game represents a shift from their previous narrative-driven title, Mouthwashing. Tomec stated that the studio aims to explore gameplay-centric experiences rather than focusing solely on story. They are working on delivering a gameplay-rich experience with Carcass Clad, which they describe as the "just gameplay" game. The title does not have a release date yet but is available for wishlisting on Steam.