The developer of the first‑person Souls‑like Valor Mortis announced the game will retail at $40 (€40) on its October 13 launch, citing the crowded fall schedule and players’ limited budgets. The title, created by One More Level, offers a 20‑hour story and will be available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a $60 Deluxe Edition that includes a future DLC and skins. The game will also debut on Game Pass day one, and free updates are planned for later [...]

Razer launched the Tartarus V2 Pro, a $199.99 ergonomic gaming keypad featuring 31 programmable inputs, an adjustable wrist rest, and Razer’s analog optical switches with adjustable actuation. The device includes a drift‑proof thumbstick, 8,000 Hz hyper‑polling, and Snap Tap/Rapid Trigger technology, allowing up to 24 keymaps via Razer Synapse. Designed for MMO and FPS players, it builds on the original Tartarus line and targets users seeking high‑precision, customizable controls in a compact form factor.

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly celebrated its 60th anniversary by commissioning experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders and suppliers to reflect on six pivotal technology stories—one from each decade since the 1960s. The series begins with the emergence of electronic calculators in the 1960s, noting early adoption, policy debates in the US and UK, and a modern consensus that calculators aid mathematical fluency when paired with foundational skills. It then moves to the 1970s, tracing the commercial birth of video [...]

A cult‑classic PS3 action‑adventure, Lollipop Chainsaw, returns with a sequel for PS5 titled Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back. Developed by JP Universe and published by Dragami Games and Nada Holdings, the game was showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2026 and is slated for a 2027 release. The original, created by Grasshopper Manufacture, will not return. The new title follows high‑school zombie hunter Juliet in a rebuilt San Romero, now the film‑industry hub Jaredwood, as she battles a director‑controlled [...]

Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West vanished from the UK Steam storefront without warning, leaving new‑buyer users unable to purchase the titles. Existing owners could still launch the games, but a greyed‑out listing displayed an error message stating the items were unavailable in the region. Sony confirmed the removal was accidental, apologized, and said it was working with Valve to restore availability. The glitch is expected to be resolved shortly, restoring full access for UK and Isle of Man customers. [...]

Microsoft’s Xbox broadcast at the Tokyo Game Show 2026 unveiled a slate of new titles and updates. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 received a campaign trailer featuring Mads Mikkelsen. Sega’s Crazy Taxi World Tour, ArtPlay’s Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, and Atlus’ Persona 4 Revival were showcased with fresh trailers. Hideo Kojima announced two upcoming Xbox games—OD – KNOCK and Physint—revealing Bill Skarsgård as the lead in the latter. No release dates were set.

Hideo Kojima announced that Bill Skarsgård will play the lead role in the action‑espionage game Physint, now slated for Xbox after PlayStation withdrew. Skarsgård joins Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe in the cast. Kojima said the project is making steady progress, citing recent costume fittings and camera tests. The game’s early production footage debuted at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026, and a poster revealed the tagline, “The Next Cold War Begins.” The title is [...]