NASA / Space Technology
NASA's dual-mode propulsion CubeSat clears environmental testing ahead of launch
NASA's ASCENT dual-mode propulsion CubeSat has completed environmental and physical testing ahead of a no-earlier-than October 1 launch target.
Minecraft
Minecraft Live returns September 26 with the next wave of game updates
Minecraft Live returns September 26 at 1 PM ET, with Mojang confirming an online broadcast focused on game news, creators and upcoming updates.
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo explains how Switch 2 game-key cards actually work
Nintendo's latest Switch 2 explainer says game-key cards require a first download and local storage, but the physical card still controls play and can be lent.
Strategy Games
StarCraft's 2030 shooter reveal has the community debating what 'back' means
The new STARCRAFT is real and targeting Spring 2030; Lowko and the wider StarCraft community are now debating the genre shift, the long wait and how little gameplay is known.
PlayStation
Silent Hill: Townfall launches September 24 with first-person horror on PS5 and PC
Silent Hill: Townfall launches September 24 on PS5 and PC, taking the series into a full-length first-person format built around St. Amelia and the CRTV.
Xbox
Seafarer: The Ship Sim leaves Early Access and launches on consoles September 24
Seafarer: The Ship Sim leaves Early Access on September 24 and expands to Xbox Series X|S and PS5 with solo play and crews of up to four.
Grand Theft Auto / GTA
Twitch CEO points to GTA VI multiplayer in 2027, but Rockstar hasn't announced it
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy expects GTA VI multiplayer next year, pointing to 2027, but Rockstar still has not announced an online mode or release window.
Strategy Games
Age of Empires II Viking Sagas adds three civilisations and a 15-scenario campaign
The Viking Sagas expands Age of Empires II with Danes, Saxons, Varangians, 15 Harald Hardrada scenarios and a wider Viking-themed game update.
Xbox
Control Resonant doubles down on melee, RPG systems and warped Manhattan
Control Resonant shifts Remedy's paranormal sequel toward melee combat, layered RPG progression and faster traversal across warped Manhattan zones.
NASA / Space Technology
NASA selects PRIMA far-infrared telescope as first Probe Explorer mission
NASA has chosen PRIMA to enter Phase B as the first Probe Explorer, targeting far-infrared astronomy and a possible 2033 launch.
Xbox
Xbox cuts 268 roles and reorganises studios in latest reset
Microsoft is cutting 268 Xbox roles while shifting Halo, Rare, Obsidian and other teams into a smaller set of studio groups.
Xbox Game Pass
Dune: Awakening arrives on Xbox and Game Pass with a new single-player mode
Dune: Awakening is now on Xbox and Game Pass, with a full single-player mode, optional PvP and a major progression update.
PlayStation
Fading Echo launches on PS5 with reality-shifting elemental combat
Fading Echo is out on PS5, combining water manipulation, elemental reactions and reality shifting across combat, puzzles and exploration.
NASA / Space Technology
NASA picks SpaceX to launch StarBurst gamma-ray mission no earlier than 2028
NASA has selected SpaceX to launch the StarBurst gamma-ray mission on a Falcon 9 rideshare no earlier than 2028.
PC Gaming
PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 reveals 36 games and 13 world premieres
PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 covered 36 games and DLC packs, including 13 world premieres, with demos, dates and fresh gameplay across the broadcast.
Grand Theft Auto / GTA
GTA VI soundtrack album packs 34 original tracks for November 19
Rockstar has announced a 34-track GTA VI album for November 19, with six singles revealed and streaming, CD and vinyl editions planned.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends x Street Fighter 6 event remixes Olympus for a new Wildcard fight
Apex Legends' Street Fighter 6 crossover starts September 22 with a Wildcard event on a remixed Olympus plus new themed cosmetics.
iPhone / iPad
iPhone 18 Pro arrives in stores with variable aperture and A20 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are now in stores, led by a variable-aperture 48MP main camera, A20 Pro and a redesigned cooling system.
Microsoft / Windows
Windows 11 Insider builds test a persistent mouse indicator across four branches
Microsoft's September 18 Windows Insider builds test a persistent accessibility mouse indicator while four preview branches continue moving in parallel.
OpenAI / ChatGPT
ChatGPT Ads tests Sponsored Agents and adds HubSpot and Shopify integrations
OpenAI is testing Sponsored Agents in ChatGPT Ads while adding natural-language campaign tools and new HubSpot and Shopify integrations.