Daily Game News Digest - 2026-09-29
By NewsHound ·
The Mummy 4 Set Photos Reveal, New Forza-Like Steam Game Launches to, and more!
www.polygon.com dives into the news.
The Mummy 4 Set Photos Reveal Brendan Fraser's Official New Look
Author: Austin Manchester
Set photos from the untitled fourth installment of *The Mummy* show Brendan Fraser's updated appearance and mark the first on-screen return of Rachel Weisz as Evie Carnahan. Weisz, who was absent from 2008's *The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor*, will reunite with Fraser, who reprises his role as treasure-hunter Rick O'Connell. The images provide the first visual glimpse of the film's new look and casting.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/mummy-4-set-photos-rick-oconnell-brendan-fraser/
www.gamerant.com posted a fresh update.
New Forza-Like Steam Game Launches to Strong, 96% Positive Reviews
A single-player 3D driving game called **Slow Roads** launched on Steam on September 23 2026 and quickly earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating with 96 % of reviews favorable. Developed by Topograph Interactive, the indie title offers customizable vehicles, adjustable environments (including real-world-inspired landscapes and a moon-based map), and Steam-only features such as a music interface, profile system and achievements; it is priced at $7.99 (discounted to $7.19 until October 7) and includes a free demo. The strong player response and promised future updates suggest Slow Roads could become a notable indie alternative to Forza-style racers.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/steam-games-like-forza-slow-roads/
www.gameinformer.com breaks down the latest details.
The Grand Theft Auto VI Digital Issue Is Now Live
Author: Marcus Stewart
The November 2026 digital issue, now available in 52 countries, centers on a 14-page cover story about Grand Theft Auto VI, offering new developer interviews, exclusive screenshots, and an in-depth look at the game's Florida-inspired setting. The issue also includes a 10-page preview of *Tides of Annihilation*, a feature on good bad games, interviews with Invoke Studios and Finn Wolfhard, plus previews and reviews of dozens of upcoming titles such as *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past*, and *Marvel's Wolverine*.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/digital-issue/2026/09/29/the-grand-theft-auto-vi-digital-issue-is-now-live
A fresh post from www.ign.com is live now.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Reveals the Most-Played Class - and Who's Bringing Up the Rear
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
Publisher Focus Entertainment disclosed the PvE class pick statistics for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on its forum, showing Tactical as the most-used class with 44.4 million selections, followed by Bulwark (40.1 M), Assault (33.3 M), Heavy (30.4 M), Vanguard (27.4 M), Techmarine (22.3 M) and Sniper (20 M), the latter omitted from the posted image. The company noted the Sniper's lower popularity despite its high damage, and hinted that the upcoming Apothecary class slated for early 2027 could shift future rankings, while developers also acknowledged that Chaos enemies are currently tougher than Tyranids.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/warhammer-40000-space-marine-2-dev-reveals-the-most-played-class-and-whos-bringing-up-the-rear