Thrustmaster released the HOTAS Warthog Mk. II on September 16, 2026, priced at $599.99 (US), £449.99 (UK), and €549.99 (EU). The set features a heavy‑duty A‑10C flight stick and throttle, weighing 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) overall, and uses a 6‑pin connector for broader grip compatibility. The design omits a Z‑axis twist grip, requiring external rudder pedals or a replacement. The bundle targets hardcore flight‑sim enthusiasts, offering a robust, authentic experience at a premium price.

The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct returns for a 90‑minute live event on Sunday, September 20, streaming at 09:00 PT / 12:00 ET / 17:00 BST (01:00 JST Monday). Hosted by Frankie Ward, the show will feature more than 35 trailers, developer deep dives and exclusive announcements sourced directly from this year’s Tokyo Gaming Show. Confirmed highlights include a new trailer for Stronghold 4, a fresh entry in the classic RTS franchise; multiple Devolver Digital titles such as the breakout hit Virtue and a [...]

Jez Corden, a veteran Xbox-focused content creator, recently queried Microsoft representatives about the possibility of porting three legacy Blizzard titles—Warcraft III, World of Warcraft: Forever, and Heroes of the Storm—to Xbox consoles. All three contacts gave identical responses, indicating no current plans to bring the games to the platform. Corden, who hosts TheXB2 podcast and serves as Executive Editor at Windows Central, leveraged his extensive network of insider sources to obtain the clarification. His background spans early web‑community building, [...]

Remedy Entertainment’s Control Resonant shifts from the original’s confined, shifting Oldest House to a sprawling, action‑RPG‑style Manhattan. The game follows Dylan Faden, a former lab‑rat now battling the Hiss’s escape while searching for his sister Jesse. The new setting dilutes the atmospheric tension that defined Control, replacing it with a wide map and frequent combat encounters. Critics note the narrative feels scattered, with less focus on the bureaucratic mythology that gave the first game its distinctive flavor. [...]

Valve has released Lepton, an open‑source tool that enables Android‑native games to run on Linux, specifically targeting the new Steam Frame. The repository is hosted on GitHub, and Valve notes that developers can use Lepton to port Android VR titles, such as Meta Quest games, to the Steam Frame. The Steam Frame, a Snapdragon‑powered headset priced at $1,059, debuted earlier this week, and a waitlist is now open for interested buyers.

Sony PlayStation 5 will receive a new historical action RPG, Valor Mortis, from One More Level and publisher Lyrical Games. The title, slated for release on October 13, 2026, is marketed as a AAA experience priced at $39.99, comparable to a AA game, to compete with other high‑profile releases. The publisher will not offer pre‑orders, preferring players to evaluate the finished product at launch. A Deluxe Edition will retail for $59.99, adding story DLC and cosmetic items.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding chapter of the remake trilogy, is slated to require roughly 200 GB of storage upon its 2027 release. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the size during a VGC interview, noting that the game’s expansive graphics and world will demand significant space. The title will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with physical editions planned despite the trend toward digital distribution. Hamaguchi emphasized that the large file size reflects the project’s [...]