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From the PS3 to the current gen we’re proud to have remained independent for 18 years, covering the #gaming industry and supporting great writers in that time. If you enjoy our work, check out our new Ko-fi page! Your support goes towards keeping us independent.

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Kingdom III: Rising Realms is bringing some new ideas to the series. Read Stefan's preview to learn more about it.

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Kingdom III: Rising Realms Preview – Long live the new king, the third of his name | TheSixthAxis
As human populations have grown, we've had to come up with all kinds of strange naming conventions. The Icelandic tradition of adopting one's father's
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September 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Get an extended look at 1001 Threads of Mizan.

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See 16-minutes of carpet-riding gameplay from 1001 Threads of Mizan | TheSixthAxis
MBC Game Studio has shared a playthrough of the Gamescom build for 1001 Threads of Mizan, the Arabian fantasy co-op adventure which was revealed during
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September 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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There was a The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod in development, but Sony has had it shut down.

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The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod shut down by Sony | TheSixthAxis
If you were looking forward to finally playing some The Last of Us 2 multiplayer, Sony has come to disappoint you once again. Just as a team of developers
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September 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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"Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is absolutely a part of the conversation for being the very best game in this venerable series." It's a grand entry to the Fire Emblem series. Read Dom's review and see why he rates it so highly.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review | TheSixthAxis
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave takes the turn-based tactical series to its logical conclusion, wrapping the action up in a sprawling story and new ideas.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Gareth has not had a good time with The Relic: First Guardian. Read his review now.

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The Relic: First Guardian Review | TheSixthAxis
The Relic: First Guardian brings an aggressive twist to combat and 80 bosses to battle, but that's not enough to overcome its weaknesses.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is launching in March 2027, and you can try out a demo now.

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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember flaps to release in March 2027 – play the alpha demo today | TheSixthAxis
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will launch on 4th March 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC, Koei Tecmo has announced, but you can play it right now
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September 16, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition has got its first patch.

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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition gets first patch | TheSixthAxis
Aspyr has released the first big patch for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition, which was released last month. The update includes
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September 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Total War Shogun 2 Complete Edition has been announced and it is coming next year.

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Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition is launching next month | TheSixthAxis
SEGA and Creative Assembly have dropped a surprise announcement today with the reveal of Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition, which is set to launch on
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September 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Two Point Museum: Ride & Relics will let you add a Theme Park to your museum.

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Two Point Museum: Ride & Relics bolts Theme Park World onto the side of your museum | TheSixthAxis
Two Point Studios has announced the Ride & Relics DLC for Two Point Museum, and it's like they've just added a whole other management sim into the
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September 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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"Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit is charming, creepy and occasionally pretty tense." Nick is looking forward to what comes next with Kumarn. Read his preview now.

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Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit Preview - Little Nightmares meets "the Avengers of Thai ghosts" | TheSixthAxis
There is an immediate familiarity to Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit. The perspective, the vulnerable protagonist, the platforming and the enormous,
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September 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Dom has been racing around in Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, and this is one for younger gamers. Read his review now.

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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Review | TheSixthAxis
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush does a good job of adapting the open world racing formula to the iconic toy cars, but this is one for a younger generation.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Switch 2 owners will need to wait until March 2027 for 007 First Light.

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007 First Light for Switch 2 delayed until 2027 | TheSixthAxis
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed until March 2027, as IO Interactive look to take more time to improve the game
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September 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Team Trifold has been established by Dredge developer Black Salt Games, and the debut game is Nothing Lost.

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Black Salt Games establishes Team Trifold studio, reveals Nothing Lost | TheSixthAxis
Black Salt Games has announced that it has established a brand new studio called Team Trifold, with the new group joining Black Salt Games and Disc 2
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September 15, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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You can now enter the lottery to be in with a chance to buy a Steam Frame.

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The Steam Frame costs £889 or $1,059, and the purchase lottery is now live | TheSixthAxis
The final part of Valve's stuttering 2026 hardware launch is upon us, with the Steam Frame pricing confirmed and the purchase lottery now live. To rip off
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September 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Dosa Divas has received an update that makes improvements to the cooking and ingredient gathering process.

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Dosa Divas gets a Family Dinner update, improving the cooking process | TheSixthAxis
When I played Dosa Divas I enjoyed it for the most part, but one of my bugbears was the cooking process that needed some improvement. Well, Outerloop
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September 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Of Ash and Steel is getting a major DLC, and will also be heading to PS5 and Xbox Series XS.

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Of Ash & Steel Shattered Faith DLC announced, along with console versions | TheSixthAxis
Of Ash and Steel is getting a major piece of DLC, developer Fire & Frost has confirmed. And that DLC is called Shattered Faith, which will allow
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September 14, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Marathon's planned major update for September has been pushed back to December by Bungie.

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Marathon's next major update will now come in December's Symbiosis content | TheSixthAxis
Bungie has announced that the major Marathon update that was supposed to be launching on September 22nd will now be rolled into the December 8th Symbiosis
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September 14, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Rayman Legends Retold has been delayed by two months.

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Rayman Legends Retold has been delayed to December | TheSixthAxis
Ubisoft has announced that it is delaying the release date of Rayman Legends Retold from October 1st to December 3rd, stating that additional time is
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September 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Nick spent some brief time with Alien: Isolation 2. Read his hands on impressions to discover what awaits in this anticipated sequel.

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Hands on Alien: Isolation 2 - The Xenomorph is back, and I really should have known better | TheSixthAxis
There are some games where you can see the monster coming and still make the stupid decision to keep moving forward. Alien: Isolation 2 is one of those
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September 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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"Moonlight Peaks is a fantastic cozy game experience", says @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social. Read his full review now.

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Moonlight Peaks Review – Spooky farm time | TheSixthAxis
While not the first game to combine farming mechanics with relationship building, Stardew Valley thrust the genre fully into the spotlight, attracting
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September 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Dom has been playing Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion on Switch 2. Read his thoughts now.

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Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - Reunion Switch 2 Review - Great game, terrible value | TheSixthAxis
While Final Fantasy remains the biggest RPG franchise in the history of gaming, it’s generally been synonymous with single platforms. During the 8-bit and
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September 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Forsaken Kingdom has been released for Warcraft III Reforged.

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Warcraft III Reforged just got a brand new DLC campaign – Forsaken Kingdom | TheSixthAxis
Blizzard just released an expansion pack for a 20-year-old game. Warcraft III: Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom is out now, providing a brand new playable
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September 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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The next StarCraft probably isn't what you expected.

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StarCraft will return in 2030... as an open-world shooter | TheSixthAxis
Blizzard continues to look far off into the future with some of its Blizzcon reveals, announcing that StarCraft will return in 2030. But wait, RTS lovers,
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September 12, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Diablo V will feature actual Diablo!

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Diablo V has been announced, but it's not coming until 2029 | TheSixthAxis
Blizzard has announced that Diablo V is in development, targeting a release in the spring of 2029. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxCN_AKYtts There's not
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September 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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What does Planet Zoo 2 have in store? Read Stefan's preview to find out after he went hands on with it.

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Hands on Planet Zoo 2 – From wildlife reserves to its expanded zoo management | TheSixthAxis
Planet Zoo 2 doesn't actually start off in a zoo; it first takes you to a wildlife reserve in the middle of Africa. Here, herds of animals roam freely,
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September 12, 2026 at 2:27 PM