Daily Game News Digest - 2026-10-11
By NewsHound ·
DC Legend Grant Morrison Criticizes 'Morally, Game of Thrones is Officially Bringing, and more!
www.ign.com has a new write-up worth a look.
DC Legend Grant Morrison Criticizes 'Morally and Legally Incoherent' Lanterns Finale
Author: Michael Cripe
DC veteran Grant Morrison praised the HBO Lanterns series for its True-Detective-style storytelling and the performances of Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), but condemned the season-one finale as morally and legally incoherent, criticizing the unpunished killing of Hal by Sheriff Kerry and the lack of repercussions for the Green Lantern Corps. Morrison dismissed the ending as a weak justification for Kerry's breakdown and argued it undermines the franchise's premise of intergalactic law enforcement. While a second season is rumored, Morrison remains skeptical and is now shifting focus to a new James Bond comic project with IDW Publishing.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/dc-legend-grant-morrison-criticizes-morally-and-legally-incoherent-lanterns-finale
www.gamerant.com breaks down the latest details.
Game of Thrones is Officially Bringing Back Daenerys in 2027
Daenerys Targaryen will return to the Game of Thrones franchise in 2027 as a playable leader of House Targaryen in the upcoming real-time strategy game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, which features single-player and multiplayer modes with four factions (Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, and the Night King) and includes her dragons. While HBO is developing a sequel series centered on Arya Stark, there is no confirmed plan for Daenerys to appear in future TV productions, though the article notes that resurrection remains a speculative possibility.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/got-daenerys-game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-2027/
www.polygon.com filed a new report today.
Blade Runner 2099's New York Comic Con Trailer Teases A New Replicant Conspiracy
Author: Tomas Franzese
Prime Video debuted a new Blade Runner 2099 trailer at New York Comic-Con, previewing the series' upcoming release next month. The spot deepens the show's central mystery-a replicant conspiracy-and highlights the evolving dynamic between Hunter Schafer's character Cora and Michelle Yeoh's Olwen.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/blade-runner-2099-new-york-comic-con/
www.gameinformer.com dives into the news.
The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend - October 9, 2026
Author: Matt Miller
The article highlights a curated weekend lineup of new releases and notable titles, including the fast-paced Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the knowledge-driven Metroidvania Echo Weaver, and Gears of War: E-Day's retelling of the franchise's Origin Day. It also recommends the massive puzzle collection Order of the Sinking Star, the visually upgraded Valve-project MOBA-shooter Deadlock, and the strategically rich board game The Old King's Crown, while noting additional previews and industry news for the holiday review season.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/10/09/the-video-games-and-more-you-should-play-this-weekend-october-9-2026