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Japan’s best-selling games of September 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on top
Famitsu data reveals Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave was Japan's best-selling game in September 2026, selling over 153,000 copies. Nintendo led publisher sales, while the Nintendo Switch 2 topped hardware sales for the month.
New Hunger Games Movie Comes Out The Day After GTA 6, But Is The Director Scared?
The new Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping, is set to release on November 20, the day after Grand Theft Auto 6's highly anticipated launch. Director Francis Lawrence expressed hope that audiences will find time for both, while industry analyst Mat Piscatella noted that many publishers are intentionally avoiding releasing games near GTA 6 due to fear of its impact.
Vote for the scariest game of all time: Round 1
PC Gamer is hosting a bracket-style tournament to determine the scariest PC game of all time. Readers nominated games, and the top 16 have been seeded into head-to-head matchups. Voting for the first round concludes on Wednesday, October 28, with subsequent rounds narrowing the field until a winner is revealed on Saturday.
Silent Hill 1 Remake’s Cast to Include Gabriel Fritz, Jade Matthew – Rumor
A report suggests that Gabriel Fritz and Jade Matthew are part of the cast for Bloober Team's Silent Hill 1 remake, though their specific roles are unconfirmed. Bloober Team previously stated development began in October 2025, with Konami confirming the studio's involvement in June 2025.
Silent Hill: Townfall Team Deliberately “Kept in the Dark”About Other Titles
The development team behind Silent Hill: Townfall was kept separate from other Silent Hill projects, including Silent Hill f, Ascension, and the Silent Hill 2 remake. Game director Jonn McKellan stated they learned about these other titles at the same time as the public. Konami adopted a hands-off approach to avoid project overlap, which has been seen as a positive strategy given the franchise's recent resurgence.
ShackStream: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 763
The Stevetendo Show is kicking off spooky week with a playthrough of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, featuring challenging platforming and voice acting by Abby Trott. The stream will also include Dead Reset and Elden Ring later in the week, with plans to cover The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake upon its release.
My PS2 is officially 26 years old, but my all-time favorite games still hold up on it
The author reflects on the enduring appeal of PlayStation 2 games as the console turns 26. Despite the effort required to play them on modern hardware, several titles like Silent Hill 2, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and The Simpsons: Hit & Run still offer unique and enjoyable experiences that hold up today.
The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out
DarkStone Digital has released Playable Archive, a free demo on Steam, which contains the unfinished work from the canceled Paranormal Activity: Threshold game. The demo offers a 30-45 minute first-person camcorder experience where players solve occult puzzles. Despite the cancellation due to Paramount not giving the developers more time, the demo is highly praised for its scary atmosphere and sound design, suggesting future potential from the studio.
Silent Hill Townfall lead was "kept in the dark" about Silent Hill f and 2 remake because the series producer didn't want to "let projects influence each other"
Jon McKellan, director of Silent Hill: Townfall, revealed that Konami kept his development team largely unaware of other concurrent Silent Hill projects like Silent Hill 2 Remake and Silent Hill f. Series producer Motoi Okamoto aimed to prevent projects from influencing each other, though Konami would intervene if designs became too similar.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026 – Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026, shows Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the top position, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort debuted at number two, and Final Fantasy Resonance entered at number four.
eFootball Modders Targeted in Konami Statement
Konami has issued a strong warning to the eFootball modding community, stating that strict action will be taken against future violations, including reverse engineering and the distribution of modified versions. This announcement has led to prominent modders stepping away from the scene. Players often cite the lack of good events, scripts, and low coin rewards in the online model as reasons for turning to modded offline versions.
EA Could Sell BioWare’s IP As It Looks To Tackle Its Massive Debt, Former Studio Boss Says
Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah suggested that Electronic Arts might sell off BioWare's intellectual property, including Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Jade Empire, to help manage its $55 billion debt. This comes after EA announced the closure of BioWare and significant layoffs, leaving the future of these beloved franchises uncertain.
Can you identify the horror game by its horrors?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify horror games based on screenshots of their monsters. The author expresses a personal fondness for the horror genre, despite a tendency to be easily scared. The quiz offers 12 minutes to name as many games as possible from glimpses of their creatures.
Evening Reading - October 19, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading highlights the release of a documentary on Mina the Hollower, reviews for Steam Frame and Stupid Never Dies, and a discussion about potential characters in the next Street Fighter movie. It also touches on immigration policy impacting Umamusume: Pretty Derby's US concert and Konami's president's views on AI in gaming.
Silent Hill: Townfall Celebrates Positive Critical Reception With New Accolades Trailer
Screen Burn and Konami are celebrating the critical success of Silent Hill: Townfall with a new trailer showcasing gameplay and positive reviews. The game, set in 1996 Scotland, features classic horror elements alongside unique mid-90s technology integration. Writer Jon McKellan highlighted the era's suitability for horror due to limited technology.
After Beating Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Help Dracula Rebuild In This Awesome Roguelike
Following the release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the indie roguelike Draftula offers players a chance to help Dracula rebuild his castle. The game, available as a demo on Steam, combines deckbuilding mechanics with tile-placement strategy, where players construct rooms to defend against a knight. Despite a minor criticism regarding the lack of an undo button, the demo is praised for its planning-focused gameplay, retro aesthetic, and chill music, with a new 'Nightly mode' adding further replayability.
"Elon Musk disagrees with me. This means I am onto something": Legendary game artist calls out AI billionaires, Tim Sweeney responds "this is bulls***" with Musk's support
Veteran game artist Kenney Vleugels criticized AI billionaires like Tim Sweeney and Elon Musk for pushing AI in game development, arguing they don't understand the craft. Sweeney defended AI's velocity and potential, while Musk supported Sweeney. The debate highlights creator concerns about AI's ethical implications, environmental costs, and potential to devalue artistic work.
Star Wars Games Could Get More Interesting As Lucasfilm Looks Beyond The Big Studios
Lucasfilm Games is looking to partner with smaller, independent studios to create a wider variety of Star Wars titles beyond traditional AAA releases. VP Douglas Reilly stated that the strategy involves finding the best partners for specific experiences, not just major publishers, highlighting recent successes like Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars Galactic Racer. This approach aims to explore diverse genres and fulfill various player fantasies within the Star Wars universe.
Konami president Hideki Hayakawa believes AI 'won't bring a significant change' to gaming
Konami President Hideki Hayakawa stated that artificial intelligence will not significantly change the gaming industry, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human creativity. While acknowledging AI's potential for production efficiency, he believes people and creators are paramount to developing entertaining and innovative games. Konami supports its creators in safely adopting new technologies like AI.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026 – Castlevania, Toy Story make the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026, shows EA SPORTS FC 27 retaining the top spot. New releases include Castlevania: Belmont's Curse at #3 and Toy Story: Retro Roundup + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition at #4, with other titles like Tales of Eternia Remastered and Bluey's Happy Snaps also charting.
