Microsoft Releases Disc To Digital Features on Xbox Platforms September 30, 2026
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This is absolutely lighting up the internet, and we wanted to finally discuss this. Yesterday, Microsoft started rolling out a firmware update on the Xbox platform that will begin to allow all their users to register the unique identifiers stamped into Xbox game discs made since the Xbox One era to use their games digitally. This feature has been in testing for a few weeks now and received plenty of positive support!
After updating your console to the latest version, simply insert a disc made since the Xbox One era into your console. This will register the unique identifiers stamped into your disc to your Xbox Live account, and allow you to play the game without a disc. Just be aware that digital game licenses can be revoked from your account if the physical disc is ever used on a different person’s Xbox console.
As someone who has covered the game industry for a VERY long time, this feature is likely possible due to Microsoft’s initial anti-consumer plans for the Xbox One platform that it made a compete u-turn on when they realized nobody would preorder a console that refused game borrowing or resale. Now it seems that Microsoft is actually using their powers to be pro-consumer.
We have not tested this new function as of this time, but we fully intend to very soon. We had heard that UbiSoft has denied Microsoft the ability to enable the feature on any of their games, and has endured a massive online backlash for that decision (on top of their ongoing existing backlashes for previous anti-consumer decisions they’ve made). We will also report if that is indeed the case later on.
Apple Releases OS 27.0.1 September 29, 2026
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A minor update has just been released for practically every device Apple makes (with the exception of the Apple TV). The new update, 27.0.1 fixes known freezing issues on iPhone and iPad devices, alongside bug fixes and optimizations to OS 27.
The update is small and should only weigh in around a few hundred MB depending on your device.
Control: Resonant Offering Exclusive In-Game Items From Twitch Streams September 26, 2026
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Remedy fans everywhere can bask in the knowledge that their latest game has just been released! That’s right, Control: Resonant is out now on multiple platforms and to celebrate the release, Remedy has partnered with Twitch.tv to offer an exclusive unlockable outfit for your character, Dylan Faden.
Known as the Sierra Suit, it is unlocked in three parts! The first part, the Sierra Suit, is unlocked from watching an hour of Drop Approved Twitch Streams of the game. The second part, the Sierra Vest, can be unlocked by watching two hours of streams. The final part, the Sierra Helmet, is unlocked from watching four hours! You are also able to unlock Twitch chat items such as a “Don’t Eat the Mold” badge.
No account linking is required to unlock the drops (thank goodness). You will be issued an in-game unlock code upon passing every milestone.
We do plan to release a full review of Control: Resonant soon!
Control: Resonant is out now for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5.
Silent Hill: Townfall Launch Trailer September 21, 2026
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Gamers will have their hands on the next game from Silent Hill in just a matter of days. To celebrate, Konami released this official launch trailer!
I have to admit I’m excited to see a first-person stealth horror game produced with so much polish.
Silent Hill: Townfall is coming September 24th, 2026 to the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Control: Resonant Launch Trailer September 17, 2026
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We’re still a week away from the launch of Control: Resonant, our most anticipated multiplatform title of the year! To celebrate the upcoming launch, Remedy has released the game’s official launch trailer! Check it out!
Remedy has announced a partnership with twitch tv where select streamers will be granting exclusive gear to people who watch their streams! This will start after the 22nd. We’ll have more details on the promotion as the release gets closer!
Control Resonant is coming to PC, Xbox Series and PS5.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Kim Kaphwan Trailer September 17, 2026
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The next playable character coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has just been revealed!
The character is going to be offered for all players who have purchased the Season 3 Pass September 24th!
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is out now for PC, PS4 and PS5. It is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox Announces PHYSINT Cast September 17, 2026
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The legendary Hideo Kojima produced a video for this year’s Tokyo Game Show where he revealed the cast of his newest game, PHYSINT. The game has made headlines for the recent announcement of its migration to the Xbox platform. Let’s see what Mr. Kojima has for us today!
Physint is coming to the Xbox Series.
Control Resonant PC Gaming Show Behind the Scenes Documentary September 17, 2026
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We’re less than a week away from the early access release of our highly anticipated multi-platform game Control Resonant! To celebrate the impending release, the developers have just released an “extended cut” of a documentary video they produced for the PC Games Show. If you’re interested in learning more about the game, give this a watch!
Control Resonant is coming to PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
Apple Releases OS27 September 14, 2026
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An enormous update has just been released for literally everything that starts with the word Apple! Earlier today, Apple released the heavily anticipated OS27 (named for 2027 not the 27th software iteration) for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac and Vision Pro.
The biggest improvement on the new OS is clearly meant to be the improved Apple Intelligence models with Siri integration (on supported devices). In fact, Apple says that some newer devices (such as iPad/Mac running M4 CPUs or newer, iPhone 17 Pro, and the M5 Vision Pro) will be able to use the full functionality of the improved model.
Depending on your device, the update is expected to require a download between 16.5-25GB of space.
Control Resonant: Meet the Cast September 11, 2026
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We’ve made it no secret that our most anticipated multiplatform release this year is Control Resonant. The sequel to the 2019 sleeper hit Control, Resonant reconnects us with the characters from the previous game as they try to save NYC from an extradimensional paranormal event. This time, the danger got out of the house.
Yesterday, Remedy did a little Q&A with the game’s returning cast. Let’s see how they like working together again after all these years!
Control Resonant is coming September 24, 2026 to PC, Xbox Series and PS5.
