Grand Theft Auto VI is stacking up to be one of, if not the biggest launch in the history of the games industry, if analyst predictions are true. Despite the massive hype around the game, it will still be a console exclusive at launch and likely for a considerable time after that. However, according to Jérémy Hartvick, a former Rockstar developer who worked on GTA VI until 2020, in a recent interview with Kiwi Talkz, a port to Nintendo's Switch 2 handheld isn't likely.

As the developer explains, "I don't believe it even makes sense, because I'm not sure the audience for GTA 6 is so much the audience for the Switch. If you're a GTA fan, you would probably buy a console on which GTA will come out," although the developer expects that it would be possible to get the game running on the Switch 2, albeit with compromises to things like in-game visuals.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Gjallar premium gaming soundbar designed to deliver impactful, cinematic surround sound, clear in-game communication, and multi-platform compatibility to streamline any setup. It immerses gamers in a realistic 3D soundstage via 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround sound with left and right full-range speakers, tweeters, up-firing channels and a powerful 5G wireless subwoofer. The Gjallar includes an all-in-one audio control hub that provides convenient access to EQ settings, playback controls, input source selection, and RGB lighting. The audio control hub also houses the built-in Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) microphones for seamless communication.

The Gjallar offers versatile multi-device, multi-platform connectivity via USB-C, HDMI 2.1 (eARC), optical and AUX input, along with Bluetooth 5.3. In addition, a built-in USB hub on the side of the soundbar allows for easy device connections via USB Type-A. ASUS Aura RGB lighting offers up to 16.8 million colors and four preset effects for a complete, cohesive gaming setup. Gamers can use the web-based Gear Link PC tool or the mobile app to fine-tune EQ, adjust microphone settings, lighting, and more to create personalized listening experiences.

A warped Manhattan is waiting in the cloud this week. Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant brings Dylan Faden's extraordinary abilities and a paranatural crisis to GeForce NOW at launch. With the release comes the final days of the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle. Purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership through Sunday, Sept. 27, and receive CONTROL Resonant at no additional cost. GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks, a new category of laptops bringing together the best of ChromeOS and Android. To top it off, DragonSword: Awakening leads nine new games this week, bringing an anime-style open world to supported devices.

Take Control on the Cloud
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant. Harness Dylan Faden's extraordinary abilities to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Dylan must master his new powers and the ever-changing forms of the Aberrant, his paranatural melee weapon, to face a cosmic threat that has escaped the Oldest House and swept through the city.

Walmart's GeForce Week promotion briefly listed MSI's GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB Gaming Trio OC at $4,299.99, and it sold out after showing up in roughly 10,000 shoppers' online carts. The listing has since gone out of stock, according to Videocardz, who first spotted it. That price sits about $2,300 above NVIDIA's $1,999 MSRP, a premium of roughly 115 percent. On paper, that looks steep, but RTX 5090 prices have been climbing hard lately, with some cards reportedly passing $9,000 to $10,000 on the secondary market. Against that, $4,299 from a major retailer apparently looked like a decent option.

It says a lot about how tight the RTX 5090 market has gotten that 10,000 people still added it to their carts. Part of the shortage seems to come from AI firms reportedly picking up RTX 5090 stock in bulk before it reaches gaming-focused retail, though it's hard to say how much of the scarcity traces back to that versus general Blackwell supply limits. The MSI Gaming Trio OC itself is a solid variant, with 21,760 CUDA cores, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, a 2,482 MHz boost clock, and a 575 W power draw. NVIDIA hasn't announced a successor to the RTX 5090 yet, so anyone chasing the fastest consumer GPU right now has very little room to negotiate on price.

Yunzii has announced the IF75, a 75% mechanical keyboard with tri-mode connectivity, a built-in full-color TFT display and a detachable wrist strap. It follows the previous, more compact IF68 model launched in July. The IF75 keyboard uses a 79-key layout with a multifunction knob and measures 332.57 x 136.7 x 42.88 mm with a weight of around 945 g. The 135 x 240 TFT display placed on the right side can show battery status and time, as well as custom images and GIFs. It is fully customizable through Windows software or an online tool for Windows and macOS. The knob provides access to volume control and other customizable functions. Similar to the IF68 model, the IF75 uses a gasket-mounted structure with a flexible PCB and five layers of sound-dampening material. It features double-shot PBT, PC Cherry-profile keycaps and a hot-swappable PCB compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Switch options include Yunzii Candy linear switches or Onyx Gray tactile/clicky variants.

For connectivity, the keyboard features USB-C, 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth options. The 8000 mAh battery is rated for up to 30 hours with RGB lighting and the display enabled, or up to 23 days with both disabled. A five-minute auto-off function is also included. The Yunzii IF75 keyboard is available in pink, purple, white, and black color options with a price of $84.99 on Yunzii's official website.

Gigabyte has revealed more information about its latest high-end OLED gaming monitor, the AORUS FO32U24G. The 31.5-inch display combines a 4K resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate with a Dual Mode that switches the panel to 1920x1080 resolution but raises the refresh rate at up to 480 Hz, giving users the option to trade image quality for higher refresh rates for competitive games.

The Gigabyte AORUS FO32U24G is based on LG Display's fourth-generation Tandem WOLED panel technology. It features a 3840x2160 native resolution, has 240 Hz refresh rate, and a quoted 0.03 ms GtG response time. Gigabyte is also using a glossy RealBlack surface treatment, while the panel covers 99.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Gigabyte is listing the peak brightness at 1500 nits, and it comes with DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. It is also NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible certified.

Redragon, known for creating affordable gaming peripherals, has just announced the Impactsphere GS818 desktop speakers as its latest desktop accessory. The 60 W desktop speakers offer a different aesthetic to the usual Redragon gamer affair, with bamboo wood front panels and a fabric finish on the speaker housings themselves. The top of the right speaker has built-in volume and power buttons to make controlling the speaker easier, especially when using the wireless connection.

The Impactsphere speakers each feature a 1-inch silk dome tweeter and a 3-inch aluminium cone mid-low driver, and each speaker is rated to a claimed 30 W with a frequency response of 45 Hz-20 kHz. The GS818 offers both Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity as well as 3.5 mm audio in and USB type-C that goes through a built-in sound card. There is also an audio output available for connecting to a subwoofer.

Sony has a new patent that describes an AI model designed to help gamers with mobility issues. Spotted by Insider Gaming, the patent was published on September 17, 2026. The idea is that the system tracks how a player actually operates the controls, then generates the output needed to complete the action they were going for. The AI model looks at the timing and duration of inputs, movement patterns, and even the game context. It is pre-trained on control actuation and accessibility data, and the patent says the amount of compensation can depend on the user, the controller, and the game being played.

The abstract gives an example of an injury to the left hand causing less than 50% actuation on the left controls. It also seems like the system could run locally or in the cloud. In multiplayer games, the AI can be switched off automatically or by the player, and other players can apparently see an indicator when it is active. The patent also doesn't seem to tie the system to a PlayStation controller, and describes it as controller-agnostic. Sony already sells the PS5 Access Controller for players with limited mobility, and it also patented a buttonless controller earlier this year. As always, a patent is not a finished product, so this concept might never see the light of day.

At Logitech G PLAY 2026, Logitech G marked 10 years of PRO with the introduction of four new products: the PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset, PRO X2 RAPID Wired Gaming Keyboard, PRO X CONTROL Gaming Mouse Pad, and PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE Gaming Mouse. Together, they reflect a decade of design and engineering innovation shaped in close collaboration with pro players whose feedback helped guide decisions across the lineup.

Thadeous Cooper, Head of PRO Series Marketing at Logitech G"The best PRO gear is designed with players, not just for them. We bring esports athletes into our labs, meet them at events like DreamHack, and study how they move, react, and perform under pressure. That insight shapes every design decision, from form, feel, and weight balance to acoustics, click response, and control, so we can create products that reflect how pros actually play, not how we assume they play."

There has never been a more exciting time to be a gamer. Today at Logitech G PLAY 2026, Logitech G unveiled fifteen new products, along with new software experiences and breakthrough designs created to elevate how competitive players, creators, and everyday gamers play. As blockbuster releases, new technology, esports, creators, and gaming culture collide this fall, Logitech G is introducing its most ambitious lineup yet, built for how people play today and where gaming is going next.

Robin Piispanen, general manager of Logitech G"The landscape of play is evolving faster than ever. Breakthrough technology and entirely new ways to compete are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in gaming. At Logitech G 2026, we are excited to share the latest gear and innovations from our team and our partners that empower gamers, enhance competitive performance, and drive pioneering new advancements in play."

Throughout Sonic's 35-year history, the game franchise has had its ups and downs, and according to series's creative officer, Takashi Iizuka, in a recent interview with One More Game, the executives at Sega had been urging him to cancel the franchise entirely, before the launch of the 2020 Sonic live-action movie.

There had been good times, and there had been bad times… during the worst times, I was told by the higher-ups that we should cancel the entire franchise. I had to fight within the organization to keep the franchise as long as possible... The biggest milestone for me was the first movie…that had been a great hit and definitely changed the course of this franchise."

The Blood of Dawnwalker launched at the start of September with a strong start, selling over a million copies within the first week of launch. Following that success, it was confirmed that a sequel was already in the works, however, apparently one sticking point for many players was that the game didn't launch with enough difficulty options—especially not ones that make the gameplay more approachable. According to Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, game director for The Blood of Dawnwalker, in a recent interview with Eurogamer, an October update is en route to add a new difficulty mode.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth handheld performance review of The Blood of Dawnwalker is now live]

We will introduce an additional difficulty level, but an easier one, because many people are asking for a more easy difficulty. The Story mode which we have right now will be a different difficulty—we will call it Demanding or something like this—and we will add a new Story mode which will be even easier for people who don't want to experience the combat, they just want to learn the story and go through the game without this gameplay challenge.

NVIDIA's Founders Edition graphics cards are generally restricted to its own retail channels, but it seems as though CyberPowerPC has a limited run of RTX 50-series GPUs available in its pre-built gaming PCs for a GeForce Week event, which is slated to run until September 27. The CyberPowerPCs are currently available at Walmart with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition, RTX 5080 Founders Edition, or RTX 5090 Founders Edition, with CPU configs including both AMD and Intel variants.

There are two versions of the RTX 5070-powered gaming PCs at Walmart. Both feature 32 GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, 360 mm closed-loop liquid coolers, and the aforementioned NVIDIA RTX 5070 Founders Edition GPUs inside a CyberPowerPC MA-01 case. The only difference between them is that the $1,599 variant comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, while the version featuring an Intel Core i7-14700KF comes in at $1,549.

Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG G1000, a flagship gaming desktop engineered to redefine the boundaries of performance, is now available for purchase and order. Powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and our ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, the G1000 introduces the ROG Thermal Atrium—a specialized compartment decoupled from the main chassis to provide its 420 mm AIO radiator with unrestricted access to cool ambient air. Combined with the groundbreaking AniMe Holo platform, the G1000 offers a whisper-quiet, high-performance experience housed in a commanding ultra tower built exclusively with premium ASUS and ROG components.

AniMe Holo: A New Era of Personalization
Beyond its raw power, the ROG G1000 is a visual masterpiece featuring the all-new AniMe Holo technology. This system utilizes full-color holographic projectors, allowing gamers to personalize their desktop like never before. The side panel showcases a massive 380 mm holographic fan with 720 LEDs, complemented by dual 215 mm fans on the front panel.

Mere hours after it was leaked that Xbox would be continuing its recent slew of layoffs, Xbox Wire published an internal email, officially confirming those layoffs and providing a glimpse into the future of the Xbox game development landscape. As a result of the layoffs, which will see 268 employees out of work, there also will be changes to several studios at Xbox, including Activision, Bethesda, King, Playground, and Turn 10.

It seems as though all of the layoffs this time around came out of the Halo Studios team, and Microsoft has left Activision in charge of the next Halo game as a result. Xbox says that a small team at Halo Studios will remain in order to support Activision in the franchise's development. Meanwhile, Ninja Theory, which was previously in negotiations on deals to exit Xbox's ownership, will officially close down instead of being bought. The Hellblade/Senua franchise will seemingly be developed by another studio at Xbox, following the closure of Ninja Theory. Xbox claims that two separate buyout deals had fallen through. For the time being, it seems as though Blizzard has escaped its anticipated layoffs.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Mako, a new line of compact desktop gaming speakers designed to deliver fuller sound, deeper bass, and Razer Chroma RGB lighting for modern battlestations.

The Mako desktop gaming speakers line gives gamers clear ways to upgrade their desktop audio: Mako for those who want fuller sound with a dedicated subwoofer and more expansive lighting presence, Mako X for those looking for more compact speakers.

Microsoft is reportedly surveying gamers about the importance of physical disc media for its next-generation Xbox console. According to findings from Power Up Gaming, Microsoft is conducting this survey through the Xbox Insider Hub application, where a select group of Xbox Insiders are asked about their stance on various topics. Microsoft will later use this feedback to analyze and make decisions. One question asks whether the console should allow users to install games from physical discs, with response options including "Not Necessary," "Nice to Have," and "Must Have."

Considering that Microsoft recently launched its disc-to-digital program, an initiative to promote a digital-only future for Xbox consoles, the viability of physical media is now up for debate. With disc-to-digital, players can insert their game discs into the console to convert them into digital licenses. When the disc is scanned, Microsoft uses the unique key to create a digital license, which prevents the disc from being activated on third-party consoles and stops it from being rented, borrowed, or sold to others.

JSAUX GAMING today announced that its new E-Ink Faceplate and Pixel Matrix Faceplate for Steam Machine are now available, giving Steam Machine owners a new third-party option for customizing their system. Designed as magnetic replacement faceplates, the two panels give Steam Machine owners a simple way to make the system their own.

Winnie Chen, Marketing Communications Manager at JSAUX GAMING"We designed these faceplates to do more than change the look of Steam Machine. They give the front of the system a new role—part personal design statement, part information display."

Goodram is expanding its gaming-focused RIVAL series with RIVAL Charge DDR5 memory. The new DIMM modules are designed for computers based on DDR5 platforms, including both new systems and upgraded configurations. The series includes variants with speeds of up to 6800 MT/s and latencies starting from CL30, as well as kits with a total capacity of up to 64 GB.

Gaming today is about more than just the game
A game, Discord, a browser with multiple tabs, gameplay recording, streaming and system monitoring—in a modern gaming configuration, RAM rarely serves just one application.

Bungie's new management has apparently suddenly seen the massive fallout that has come from its effective cancellation of Destiny 2, with a new video titled "The Next Chapter for Bungie" announcing several changes coming to the studio in the near future and seemingly suggesting that Destiny might not be over, after all.

Bungie's studio head, Poria Torkan, and Josh Deane, Marathon's new general manager and head of product at Bungie, effectively opened the video by admitting that Bungie "lost sight of" its heritage and of the communities that have formed around its games—Destiny being a perfect example of such a game. Torkan goes on to say that "we lost trust, we lost incredible colleagues, and our ambitions as a studio stalled."

Microsoft has filed a patent application for a system that would show ads in PC and console games during natural breaks, such as after a boss fight, at the end of a cutscene, or on a loading screen. Titled "Contextually Aware Management of Interactive Software Application Access" (US 2026/0260258 A1), the filing describes an initial ad-free window, either time-based (30 minutes, say) or tied to progress, like finishing a level. As that window runs out, the game would signal a content management system once it reaches a suitable pause, and the ad would play. Watching it earns a "credit" that delays the next interruption. Some have pointed out that this patent describes something very similar to what free mobile games are doing.

Of course, this is only a patent application. Companies file these all the time, and many never become products. The filing does not name a specific Xbox game, service, or rollout. Microsoft recently began testing free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming for Insiders, but those ads play before a session starts, and Microsoft says they will not interrupt gameplay. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball has also said he personally believes interrupting gameplay "would be bad." However, what the patent describes would be a step in the opposite direction.

GameSir, a global leader in gaming peripherals, announced its collaboration with Fortnite, introducing an all-new collection of officially licensed mobile controllers that combine GameSir's award-winning technology with one of the world's most iconic games.Launching with the GameSir G8 Plus Fortnite Edition and GameSir X5 Lite for XBOX Fortnite Edition, the collection is designed for mobile players who demand more from every match. Featuring premium controller technology that delivers console inspired performance, authentic Fortnite-inspired designs, and an in-game bonus item with every controller, the collection delivers an experience that extends well beyond the hardware.

Facilitated by IMG Licensing, the collaboration brings console-quality precision, comfort, and customization to mobile gaming—whether players are dropping into Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, or developer-made games.

As we enter the last full week of September, we kick off with a sequel AAA release from a Finnish developer that has many famous games in its catalogue. If that's not for you, then how about a racing game unlike any other racing game you've seen or maybe you prefer to manage a graveyard? We also have some slow cruising and a horror spin-off from a franchise that started back in 1999, as well as the option to be a wild west pioneer, hopefully without dysentery on the trail. Don't forget to check out some of the other games launching this week as well.

Control Resonant / This week's AAA release / Thursday 24 September
After years in confinement at the hands of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), Dylan Faden emerges into a warped Manhattan at the peak of a paranatural crisis. Charged with combating a mysterious cosmic entity as it alters fundamental aspects of our reality, Dylan must harness his new-found powers to take the fight to the myriad threats overwhelming Manhattan. Steam link

The Tiwaz is an open-source split keyboard product that started as a DIY project and morphed into something a little more concrete and comprehensive. Unlike traditional split ergonomic keyboards, like the MoErgo Go60 and ZSA Voyager, which generally eschew any thoughts of gaming prowess in favor of ergonomics, the Tiwaz was designed with gaming in mind. Specifically, its designer, Timo Strube, explains in the project's GitHub that "each half works standalone as a one-handed controller or macro pad," allowing it to be used by left-and right-handed users. The keyboard uses hot-swap sockets compatible with standard MX-style mechanical switches, giving it a wider degree of customization.

The Tiwaz uses a split ortholinear layout, meaning the keys are arranged in straight rows and columns, instead of the offsets present in both columnar stagger and row stagger layouts. Another interesting feature in the Tiwaz is that it features two thumb joysticks—one on the inner side of the keyboard itself. These can be configured to output cardinal directions, analog directions like a gamepad, or even mouse movements. The actual layout of the keyboard is also rather unorthodox, even for a split keyboard, with a total of 76 keys (38 per side), which is already a lot for a split keyboard, which usually hover around 50-60 keys at most. It also has a gasket-mounted case design, which also runs counter to many split ergonomic keyboards that forego features like gasket mounts in search of thinner cases for ergonomics purposes.

Mchose, a brand known for making affordable high-performance gaming peripherals, has officially launched the Ace75, a new Hall effect gaming keyboard with a 75% layout and a focus on both aesthetics and gaming performance. Mchose hasn't specified what the keyboard is made from, but the images on the Kickstarter page suggest an aluminium case that's been anodized to color-match the keycaps for various colorways. On Kickstarter, the Mchose Ace75 starts at $109, but the MSRP will be $149 when it eventually launches out of the Kickstarter.

The Ace75 offers the choice of two switches, depending on what keyboard color you choose: the Moon Rock Grey keyboard will come with Berserker Magnetic Switches, while the more exciting Mecha Green, Navy Blue, and Midnight Purple versions will come with TTC Royal Steed switches. The Moon Rock Grey colorway will also be the only one of the lot to ship with opaque PBT keycaps, while the other three colorways come with translucent polycarbonate, instead. Aside from the fairly minimalist case design, the Ace75 comes with a few tricks up its sleeve that may make it particularly useful as a keyboard that's both a daily driver and a gaming accessory.