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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – September 2026
This article asks readers what games they are playing in September 2026. It highlights new releases like the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals, alongside established titles such as Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Elden Ring, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the editorial team are sharing their weekend gaming plans, including James playing the Wardogs closed beta, Edwin trying out Blood of Dawnwalker and Pathologic 3 on a loaned gaming laptop, and Ollie returning to The Finals. Jeremy is enjoying Blood of the Dawnwalker, while Julian is progressing through Star Wars: Zero Company and reflecting on EA's new ownership and studio furloughs.
A stunning 4K projector to game on, but at $5,000 it had better be
Xgimi's Titan Noir Max is a stunning, albeit extremely expensive, 4K projector with exceptional brightness and optics, making it a premium choice for home cinema. However, its high price and limitations for serious gaming, such as VRR downscaling to 1080p, make Xgimi's own Horizon 20 model a more practical option for gamers.
Filipino Actor Jokes About Taking a Showbiz Break to Play GTA 6
Filipino actor Paulo Avelino humorously announced a break from his showbiz commitments starting October 31, citing the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 as a primary reason. He jokingly stated he would return in March 2027 after achieving 100% completion in the game, highlighting his enthusiasm as an avid gamer looking forward to the title's November 19 release.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, focuses on cutting-edge technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming news. The publication emphasizes accuracy and in-depth coverage from expert staff, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, focuses on cutting-edge technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming news. The publication emphasizes accuracy and in-depth coverage from expert staff, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
I barely remember the last time Nvidia mentioned gaming at all in an earnings call
Nvidia's latest earnings call reveals a significant shift in company priorities, with the data center and artificial intelligence segments now dominating revenue and strategic focus. Gaming, once a core business, is no longer reported as a separate segment and has minimal impact on the company's bottom line, despite the continued release of high-end GPUs like the RTX 50-series.
Roblox to establish Saudi Arabia headquarters to support MENA creators
Roblox is establishing a new headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to support its creator program across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This move signifies Roblox's long-term investment in Saudi Arabia and aligns with the country's Vision 2030 objectives to boost its digital economy and gaming sector. The initiative is supported by various Saudi government entities and follows a partnership with Savvy Games Group to enhance the region's gaming infrastructure and empower local creators.
Windows 11 could soon let users reserve unified memory for gaming
Windows 11 may soon allow users to reserve a portion of unified memory specifically for gaming and other intensive tasks. This feature, hinted at in Nvidia documentation and found in Windows 11 builds, would give users finer control over how shared memory is allocated on systems with unified memory architectures like Nvidia's RTX Spark and AMD's Strix Halo.
Weekend Discussion - August 23, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews covers various topics including a Sudoku puzzle, a discussion about Dune, watches, MREs, obscure weapons, and coffee. It also highlights recent Shacknews articles about The Duskbloods, NBA 2K27, Borderlands 4, and speculates on the plot of Kingdom Hearts 4. The article also mentions Sam Chandler, Head of Guides at Shacknews, and reiterates Shacknews' policy against using AI in content creation.
WRUP: This is where the fish lives edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans. Brianna Royce will check out Stars Reach and City of Heroes, Chris Neal is playing Palworld, Eliot Lefebvre anticipates updates for Final Fantasy XIV and Warframe, Sam Kash plans to play Guild Wars Reforged and Gloria Victis, and Tyler Edwards is catching up in World of Warcraft. Pierre is returning to Final Fantasy XIV and replaying A Plague Tale: Innocence in anticipation of A Plague Tale: Requiem.
Arbitrum’s Elara Upgrade Goes Live: 4x Bigger Stylus Contracts and Opt-In Compliance Screening
Arbitrum's Elara upgrade, ArbOS 61, has gone live on Arbitrum One and Nova, significantly increasing the Stylus contract size limit by four times to 96 KB. This upgrade also introduces opt-in compliance screening and configurable priority fees for dedicated chains, benefiting gaming networks like Xai and Proof of Play Apex. The changes aim to enhance scalability and provide more tools for developers and chain operators.
I’ve Never Played Anything Like The Duskbloods, And I Cannot Wait To Play More
The author expresses excitement for the upcoming game The Duskbloods, noting that it is unlike anything they have played before. They eagerly anticipate playing more of the title.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, focuses on cutting-edge technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming news. The publication emphasizes accuracy and in-depth coverage from expert staff, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, focuses on cutting-edge technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming news. The publication emphasizes accuracy and in-depth coverage from expert staff, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
Intel Nova Lake gaming CPUs to launch first, while server chips wait their turn
Intel's upcoming Nova Lake generation of processors will prioritize desktop chips for gamers before server variants, according to an interview with Tom's Hardware. This consumer-first approach contrasts with AMD's Zen 6 architecture, which is reportedly targeting servers first. The Nova Lake consumer chips will be branded as Intel Core Ultra 400 series and will require a new LGA-1954 socket motherboard.
The Daily Grind: If you had unlimited free time, would you spend all of it gaming?
This article discusses whether gamers would spend all their free time playing if they had unlimited time. The author reflects on how other hobbies and interests compete with gaming, even for those whose job is in the industry. The piece poses the question to readers about their own gaming habits.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 17, 2026
This week's gaming releases include FEED IT, a PSX-style horror game, and The Sinking City 2, a survival horror set in the Roaring '20s. Other notable titles are the sci-fi RTS Space Tales, the action-RPG Mortal Shell II, and the adventure/simulation puzzle game how to kill a fly. Grim Trials, a roguelike, and Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a visual novel, also launch this week.
WRUP: You’re on the air with Benny, Mark, and the Grongler edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their gaming plans. This week's participants are looking forward to updates in Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe, while also planning to play games like MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Palworld, and Lord of the Rings Online. Bonus discussions include anticipation for Ace Combat 8 and Aion 2.
The Epic Games Launcher will be available on Linux 'soon' says dev, after it's had a bit of work
An Epic Games developer has indicated that the Epic Games Store launcher will soon be available natively on Linux. While not part of the preview release, the developer stated that more work is required beyond simply having a build that can run on the operating system. This development aligns with a growing trend of increased Linux support in the gaming space, with other storefronts like GOG also preparing Linux versions.
