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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Evening Reading - October 27, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game-related news items including Pokemon Unite ending service in March 2027, Valorant's latest patch, and a cyberattack on Warhorse Studios. It also notes the announcement of a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Capcom delisting Street Fighter 5, and Evo Brazil's confirmed dates. Business news includes investments from Nvidia and AMD into Facebook, and Seagate's earnings report.
Valorant 13.09 patch notes add Hush, buff Warden
Valorant update 13.09 introduces the new Agent Hush, who utilizes telekinesis and displacement abilities. The patch also brings updated buff terms like Haste and Snapshot, alongside adjustments to several Agents' abilities and descriptions. Weapon balance changes include smoothed recoil for the Warden and reduced spread on follow-up shots.
Hush Valorant release date
Valorant's 30th Agent, Hush, will be released on October 27, 2026. Hush possesses telekinetic abilities that allow her to manipulate the battlefield, including picking up items from a distance and displacing enemies. Players can unlock her using Kingdom Credits, Valorant Points, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Esports team Evil Geniuses is ending 'competitive and day-to-day operations' in November
North American esports team Evil Geniuses has announced it will cease all competitive and day-to-day operations on November 2, 2026. All players, coaches, and staff are now free agents. The organization cited missed partnership opportunities for Valorant's 2026 VCT as a contributing factor to the closure.
Valorant unveils a new character arriving to the shooter October 27
Riot Games has officially unveiled a new agent named Hush for their team-based first-person shooter, Valorant. A cinematic trailer hints at her abilities, including pistol proficiency and gravity manipulation, with the new duelist set to launch on October 27th.
'There were a lot of disagreements across the place': Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie's extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,437 hours, and why he'll never uninstall Kingdom Hearts
Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler discusses his extensive gaming habits, including thousands of hours in Path of Exile and Destiny 2, and his enduring love for Kingdom Hearts. He also touches on his experiences at Bungie, the challenges of leading the Marathon project, and his appreciation for the social aspects of games like World of Warcraft.
Ben Affleck lost 3 years to Starcraft, has strong Valorant opinions, and mourns RTSes as a genre, so there's solid…
Actor Ben Affleck reflected on his past gaming habits, admitting that Starcraft consumed three years of his life after he became famous. He also shared his opinions on Valorant, finding it a great game but admitting he gets
Ben Affleck says "all I did was stay home for 3 years and play StarCraft" after finding fame, but nowadays he's on Valorant getting cussed out by 11-year-olds
Actor Ben Affleck revealed that during his early years of fame, he spent three years exclusively playing StarCraft. He also mentioned playing modern titles like Valorant, where he is frequently bested by younger players, and expressed fondness for games like Doom, Myst, Madden, Civilization, and NBA 2K.
Akurasi Tanpa Batas: Rekomendasi Mouse Gaming Ringan Terbaik untuk Game FPS
This article discusses the importance of lightweight gaming mice for First-Person Shooter (FPS) games, highlighting how reduced weight improves accuracy and reduces fatigue. It provides five top recommendations: Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, Razer Viper V3 Pro, Fantech Aria XD7, Pulsar X2 V2, and Rexus Daxa Air II, detailing their features and benefits for competitive play.
I like the 2026 League of Legends Worlds anthem, but it isn't the True Damage comeback I wanted
The author expresses disappointment with the latest League of Legends Worlds anthem, 'Know My Name,' feeling it prioritizes Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok and T1 over the True Damage group. While acknowledging Faker's legendary status, the piece criticizes the lack of focus on other players and the True Damage group itself, suggesting the music video's direction misses the mark for this year's US-based tournament.
Ben Affleck Has Some Strong Opinions About Fortnite Skins And How Hard The Game Is For Him
Actor Ben Affleck shared his strong opinions on Fortnite, finding the game difficult and expressing shock at the high cost of in-game skins. He recounted an anecdote where 12-year-olds mocked him after defeating him in the game. Affleck also mentioned his preference for Valorant and his past experience with Battlefield 3.
Why Some Great Competitive Games Never Become Great Esports: The Spectator Design Problem - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This analysis explores why many deep competitive games fail to become successful esports, focusing on the 'spectator design problem.' A game needs to be engaging for viewers, tournament organizers, and broadcasters, not just players. Factors like readability, production costs, and publisher control over intellectual property significantly impact a game's potential as an esport.
Hellraiser Revival review - Angels, demons, and everything in between
Hellraiser Revival offers a compelling horror experience that pays tribute to its source material with intriguing characters and a cohesive narrative. The game tackles mature themes like sadomasochism and abuse, but does so in a way that is both unsettling and thought-provoking. Its environments, sound design, and combat mechanics, particularly the use of the Genesis Configuration, contribute to a polished and impactful horror game.
The Icebind feels like "Warframe 2014" in all the best ways, and now you can finally play it
Digital Extremes has released The Icebind, a new six-player cooperative mode for Warframe, which aims to provide a challenging experience reminiscent of the game's early days. Community Director Megan Everett clarified that The Icebind is not a raid but a mode designed for coordinated squads, addressing player requests for more challenging content. The mode currently requires a full six-player group and features performance-based loot, with plans to potentially support smaller squads in the future.
Most Common Mistakes New Players Make in One Block Minecraft Bedrock
This article analyzes the effectiveness and detection methods of anti-cheat software used in popular online games like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Call of Duty, and Fortnite. It details how systems like VAC, Vanguard, Ricochet, and BattlEye utilize machine learning and kernel-level monitoring to identify cheaters, emphasizing that 'undetectable' software only reduces risk, not eliminate it. The piece also covers the consequences of bans, including account wipes, potential IP bans, and damage to streaming or esports careers, while noting that false positives can occur.
Valorant player claims to have inherited hardware ban through secondhand CPU, Riot anticheat boss disputes parts of…
A Valorant player claims to have inherited a hardware ban from a secondhand CPU, a story disputed by Riot Games' anti-cheat head Phillip Koskinas. While Koskinas stated that hardware bans are temporary and do not spread to other components, the player's experience highlights concerns about advanced anti-cheat measures and potential support miscommunications.
Metal desks nearly destroyed a Valorant tournament
The Valorant Champions tournament in Shanghai experienced significant disruptions due to interference issues with wireless gaming mice, reportedly caused by custom metal desks. Riot Games has mandated players switch to wired mice to resolve the problem, acknowledging that a round rollback should have been allowed in one instance. This technical issue has caused tech pauses and potentially impacted player performance.
Hellraiser Revival's trailer upset my mother. I asked the devs if they're proud of its fearsome reputation
Developers at Boss Team Games discuss the controversial reputation of their upcoming horror title, Hellraiser: Revival. They express pride in the game's ability to be 'nobly provocative' and push boundaries, even if it means trailers are restricted and the game faces availability issues in certain regions like Germany due to its lack of an official rating.
Consumer Protection Cooperation Network launches coordinated actions against nine companies on in-game currency
The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network has initiated coordinated actions against nine video game companies, including King, Supercell, Mojang, Riot Games, and Activision Blizzard UK, over concerns regarding in-game virtual currencies and microtransactions. The network is enforcing EU's Key Principles, emphasizing that prices for in-game purchases should be displayed in real-world currency and that consumer protection laws should apply as if real money were spent. Industry representatives express concern that the CPC Network's approach may be overly strict and potentially extend existing laws beyond permissible limits.
