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8-year Old School RuneScape saga comes to a close with former dev sentenced for stealing $400K in gold and items from…
Former Jagex employee Andrew Lakeman has been sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for two years, for stealing over $400,000 worth of in-game gold and items from Old School RuneScape players. Lakeman used developer tools to access and sell player assets, a crime discovered by Jagex in 2018. The sentencing highlights the legal system's adaptation to virtual asset theft.
Former Old School Runescape dev sentenced for stealing from players to cash in over $400,000 in "black market" payouts
A former Old School RuneScape developer, Andrew Lakeman (also known as Jed Sanderson or 'Mod Jed'), has received a three-year suspended sentence for stealing in-game gold and items from players and selling them on the black market for approximately $490,000. Jagex fired Lakeman in 2018 after discovering his actions, which involved misusing his moderator privileges. The investigation by Cambridgeshire Police led to Lakeman pleading guilty and receiving a suspended sentence, community service, and a rehabilitation requirement, with efforts underway to recoup the stolen funds.
September's schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for…
September 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for PC gaming, featuring new releases like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Control Resonant, alongside major updates for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, Valheim, and RuneScape. The month also includes significant industry events such as PAX West, Blizzcon, and Tokyo Game Show.
Court sentences disgraced Old School RuneScape dev who stole players' gold and "banked more than…
Former Old School RuneScape developer Andrew Lakeman has been sentenced to a three-year suspended sentence for stealing over £300,000 worth of in-game gold and items from player accounts. The court ruled that OSRS gold can legally be defined as 'property' subject to criminal theft, setting a potential precedent for virtual asset cases.
RuneScape plans an engine upgrade, Havenhythe Part 2, and a ‘deep clean update’ this month
RuneScape is set to receive several updates in September, including an engine upgrade with Vulkan support and increased player house limits. A 'Deep Clean update' will address visual clutter and login message spam, followed by the Havenhythe Part 2 quest. The Jagex roadmap also mentions the upcoming RuneFest event and the release of RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
With wall-running and surprisingly weighty combat, Guild Wars 3 is aiming high: "If we hadn't been making MMOs for 26 years I don't think we could have built this"
Guild Wars 3 is aiming for a more visceral, action-RPG-like combat experience with a new momentum system that allows for wall-running and impactful attacks. Developer ArenaNet is focusing on making the MMO accessible for both new and returning players, with a launch planned for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Old School RuneScape’s latest summer sweep-up features new amulets and other item-centric tweaks
Jagex has released a new patch for Old School RuneScape focused on item-centric changes and quality-of-life improvements. The update introduces new magic amulets and the Necklace of Fangs, alongside adjustments to items like surge potions and shark lures. It also includes tweaks for Deadman mode, bug fixes, and inventory locking for the seed vault.
RuneScape Dragonwilds isn't getting a price increase when it leaves early access: "We hope this small gesture goes some way to showing our endless appreciation"
Jagex has announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will not increase in price when it leaves early access on September 15, maintaining its £24.99/$29.99 cost. This decision is a gesture of appreciation for the game's community and its long-standing support of RuneScape. The game will continue to receive monthly updates, with a major update called Luminance planned for Winter.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
RuneScape Arrives on XBOX for the First Time in 25 Years with Survival Adventure RuneScape: Dragonwilds!
Jagex announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a new survival RPG set in the RuneScape universe, will launch on Xbox Series X|S on September 15, 2026. This marks the first time a RuneScape game has been released on Xbox consoles in its 25-year history. The game will feature skill leveling up to 99, co-op gameplay for up to four players, and a story focused on defeating the Dragon Queen, Kuldra.
September's first wave of Xbox Game Pass games revealed, and it brings RuneScape to console for the first time
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, highlighted by the console debut of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. This new survival crafting game from Jagex launches day-one on Game Pass on September 15th. Other additions include SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed and The Royal Writ, while several major titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells are leaving the service.
RuneScape teases a higher housing furniture cap in the near future, makes rats prettier and ferrets shinier
Jagex has released a patch for RuneScape that includes improvements to player housing, dungeoneering, and leagues. The update teases a future increase to the furniture cap for player-owned houses and has already enhanced the visuals for ferrets and giant rats. Dungeoneering skill doors for prayer and summoning are now capped at level 99.
The 19 most exciting video game releases of September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a massive month for video game releases, with over a dozen highly anticipated titles launching across various platforms. The month features new entries in established franchises like Onimusha and Fire Emblem, alongside promising new IPs such as Crimson Moon and Orbitals. Notable releases include Marvel's Wolverine, Dune: Awakening, and the full console launch of Valheim.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium September Game Revealed Early
Sony has revealed that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be the first game added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in September 2026, marking the MMORPG's console debut. The game will launch day one into the catalog on September 15, with the full lineup to be announced by September 9. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is described as a cooperative survival adventure set on the continent of Ashenfall.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Confirmed for Day One Xbox Game Pass Launch
Developer Jagex has announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one next month. This marks a significant expansion for the long-running MMORPG, bringing it to a new audience via the subscription service.
Old School RuneScape highlights PvP boot camp and LAN party, talks up its origins and writing
Old School RuneScape is highlighting community events including a PvP Bootcamp and a LAN party streamed event. The game's narrative designer discussed writing and quests, while the creative director shared the origins of the 2007 server that launched the game and its growth through player feedback.
Old School RuneScape began when a dev 'found the 2007 server in their desk drawer:' 13 years later, it's setting subscriber records for the long-lived MMO
Old School RuneScape, a 2013 fork of the original RuneScape, has achieved record subscriber numbers, surpassing even the original game's peak in 2007. Creative director Kieren Charles revealed that the 2007 server build was found in a desk drawer, and the game's development is now heavily community-driven through player votes. Jagex senior communications manager Danni Amos also contributed insights into the game's origins.
UK video game industry charity football match raises over £63,000 for physically disabled gamers
The video game charity SpecialEffect's One Big Game football event successfully raised over £63,000 to support physically disabled gamers. The 24-hour event featured teams from various UK game development studios, including Activision, Electronic Arts, and Xbox, competing to raise funds for adaptive gaming hardware and tools.
Old School RuneScape continues to refine Agility as one player achieves 99 Fishing with shrimp
Old School RuneScape's latest patch introduces adjustments to the Agility skill, including new shortcuts and course tweaks. The update also features further modifications to the Chambers of Xeric loot pool and the Wyrmscraig location. Separately, a player named Bosby achieved the maximum level 99 in Fishing by exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies over two years.
Old School RuneScape details plans for a Bronzeman mode and the long-awaited arrival of doggies
Jagex has detailed upcoming features for Old School RuneScape, including a new quest line called 'A Ruff Situation' that will allow players to rescue and adopt dogs. Additionally, a 'Bronzeman' mode is planned, which will offer trading restrictions similar to Ironman mode but allow item exchange at the Grand Exchange after legitimate acquisition. These features are slated for release next year, with the dog quest being exclusive to subscribers.
