Daily Game News Digest - 2026-09-19
By NewsHound ·
Former PlayStation Execs Recreate Iconic Disc-Sharing, New Pokemon Release Officially Adds Real-Time
From www.ign.com comes a fresh report.
Author: Michael Cripe
Former PlayStation veterans Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes revisited their 2013 Official PlayStation Used Game video at the 2026 Tokyo Game Show, this time without any physical discs to demonstrate. Sony has announced that all new games will be released only in digital format, citing shifting consumer preferences and higher profit margins compared with physical sales. The move has sparked mixed fan reactions and industry commentary, but analysts say a reversal is unlikely as Sony seeks to boost revenue while physical-disc sales continue to decline.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/former-playstation-execs-recreate-iconic-disc-sharing-xbox-diss-without-the-physical-games-this-time
A new article is up at www.gamerant.com.
New Pokemon Release Officially Adds Real-Time Battles
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A new Pokémon release-specifically the fan-made ROM hack Pokémon Emerald Arena-replaces the series' traditional turn-based combat with a real-time battle system that includes movement, aiming, dodging and environmental interaction. While the change fulfills long-standing fan requests and showcases what a real-time system could look like, it remains unclear whether such gameplay will ever become the main format for official Pokémon titles.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/pokemon-emerald-arena-real-time-battles/
www.polygon.com just dropped a new piece.
'Reacher' Star in Talks to Lead 'Helldivers' Movie
Author: Elijah Gonzalez
Alan Ritchson, known for playing Jack Reacher, is currently negotiating with Sony to lead a film adaptation of the dystopian sci-fi video game series *Helldivers*. He would replace Jason Momoa, who left the project in early June citing creative differences. The movie is still in development.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/helldivers-movie-alan-ritchinson-reacher-starring/
From www.gameinformer.com comes a fresh report.
The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend - September 18, 2026
Author: Kyle Hilliard
The article reviews the week's biggest gaming
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/09/18/the-video-games-and-more-you-should-play-this-weekend-september-18-2026