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Indie Selects Spotlight Diverse Gaming Experiences This Month Xbox

Indie Selects Spotlight Diverse Gaming Experiences This Month

Six unique indie titles are highlighted on the platform's Indie Select Hub, offering players a range of genres from beat 'em ups and tactical stealth to city-building and narrative puzzles.

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Orbitals Claims Top Spot on Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts

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Orbitals Claims Top Spot on Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts

Orbitals has taken the number one position on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop revenue charts for the week of September 6, 2026, displacing Elden Ring. New releases Onimusha: Way of the Sword and NBA 2K27 also debuted in the top five.

Pokemon Champions Adds Three Z-Mega Evolutions on September 9

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Pokemon Champions Adds Three Z-Mega Evolutions on September 9

Pokemon Champions will introduce three new Z-Mega Evolutions on September 9, featuring Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z. All three forms share a base 151 Speed stat, significantly impacting the current metagame.

Stellar Blade: Complete Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

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Stellar Blade: Complete Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Shift Up is bringing Stellar Blade: Complete Edition to the Nintendo Switch 2, bundling all previously released costumes and DLC content into one package. The port targets 60 frames per second in both handheld and docked modes by utilizing Nvidia DLSS for upscaling and AMD FSR 3.1 for frame interpolation.

Deckbuilding Autobattler Grail Launches

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Deckbuilding Autobattler Grail Launches

Sokpop Collective has released Grail, a new deckbuilding autobattler featuring asynchronous PvP mechanics. Players can choose from multiple characters and utilize over 250 cards and 100 traits to progress through the game.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Announces Atomic Age Update and Earthrise Expansion

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Announces Atomic Age Update and Earthrise Expansion

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will receive the free Arc of Tomorrow update in 2027, introducing an Atomic Age that spans the 1950s to the 2050s. Additionally, the first paid expansion, Earthrise, arrives in 2027 to focus on space exploration and environmental management.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Announces Arc of Tomorrow Update and Earthrise Expansion

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Announces Arc of Tomorrow Update and Earthrise Expansion

Firaxis Games has announced the version 1.5.0 update for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, arriving this September with a True Start Location: Earth map and quality-of-life improvements. Following this, the 2027 Arc of Tomorrow update will introduce the Atomic Age and expanded nuclear gameplay.

Warshift 2: Machines of Madness Launches with Hybrid RTS-Action Gameplay

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Warshift 2: Machines of Madness Launches with Hybrid RTS-Action Gameplay

Fortell Games has released Warshift 2: Machines of Madness, a new strategy title developed by Cyril Megem, offering a unique blend of real-time strategy and third-person action. The game supports XBOX Play Anywhere and targets 4K60 FPS on XBOX Series X.

Another Eden Begins Demo Now Available Ahead of September Launch

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Another Eden Begins Demo Now Available Ahead of September Launch

WFS and Studio Prisma have released a playable demo for their time-traveling, turn-based RPG, Another Eden Begins, on Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. Players can transfer their demo progress to the full game, which is set for a worldwide digital release on September 17.

JSAUX Unveils VOIDJOY SkyLark S1 Pro Controller and Steam Machine Frontplates

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JSAUX Unveils VOIDJOY SkyLark S1 Pro Controller and Steam Machine Frontplates

JSAUX has announced new gaming hardware, including the compact VOIDJOY SkyLark S1 Pro Portable Controller, designed for versatile play across multiple platforms, and two innovative Steam Machine frontplates: an E-Ink panel and a Pixel Matrix panel, offering customizable visual experiences.

Anticipated Departures from PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October 2026

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Anticipated Departures from PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October 2026

Sony is preparing to announce the full list of games leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October 2026. Based on typical service patterns, several titles added one or two years ago are now potential candidates for removal, prompting subscribers to review their backlogs.

Square Enix Denies Privatization Reports Amidst Stock Surge

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Square Enix Denies Privatization Reports Amidst Stock Surge

Japanese publisher Square Enix has issued a statement refuting claims that it is exploring the possibility of going private, following a report in a Japanese business magazine that caused its stock price to rise significantly.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Set for Xbox Launch, Bringing Survival RPG to Console

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RuneScape: Dragonwilds Set for Xbox Launch, Bringing Survival RPG to Console

Jagex confirms RuneScape: Dragonwilds will debut on Xbox Series X|S on September 15, 2026, marking the franchise's first appearance on the platform in 25 years. This survival RPG adventure invites players to explore the magical continent of Ashenfall, master skills, and confront the Dragon Queen.

PlayStation Users Face DLC Access Issues for Popular PS4 Game

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PlayStation Users Face DLC Access Issues for Popular PS4 Game

Players on PlayStation 4 are reportedly unable to re-download previously purchased add-on content for the 2018 title Surviving Mars following its delisting and subsequent relaunch. Publisher Paradox Interactive has acknowledged the problem, but a resolution remains outstanding.

Control Resonant Evolves Remedy's Signature Style with New Protagonist and Gameplay

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Control Resonant Evolves Remedy's Signature Style with New Protagonist and Gameplay

Remedy's upcoming sequel, Control Resonant, introduces Dylan as the protagonist, shifting focus to close-quarters melee combat, deeper RPG systems, and open-ended exploration within a uniquely transformed Manhattan. The game aims to culminate the studio's long-standing design philosophies.

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