gamingTuesday, September 15, 2026

Valve still unsure on Steam Deck 2 timing

Today's gaming news is mostly quiet after a busy BlizzCon week, with the biggest story being Valve's continued uncertainty about a Steam Deck 2. The rest of the day is filled with delays, layoffs at IGN, and SEGA announcing a bunch of Netflix adaptations.

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Hardware and industry

Two stories about the state of the industry today: one about a device that doesn't exist yet, and one about layoffs at a major outlet.

#01www.theverge.comSep 15

Valve is still figuring out ‘how and when’ to do Steam Deck 2

Valve is waiting for the right chip technology before committing to a Steam Deck 2. RAM isn't the bottleneck, but performance and battery life balance is. No timeline yet.

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#02www.consolecreatures.comSep 15

IGN Hit With Layoffs During The Busiest September Yet | Console Creatures

IGN laid off staff during what is usually their busiest month. Reports suggest remote employees are being asked to relocate.

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Announcements and delays

A few new reveals and a notable delay round out the day.

#03www.nintendolife.comSep 15

SEGA And Netflix Announce New "Multi-Title Collaboration"

SEGA and Netflix are working on three projects: a live-action Crazy Taxi comedy, a new Sonic kids' animation, and a live-action crime drama from the Yakuza studio.

#04bleedingcool.comSep 15

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Releases Official Story Trailer

Ace Combat 8's story trailer sets up a conflict to reclaim a region from a rebel force. Release is October 2.

#05famiboards.comSep 15

007 First Light for Switch 2 delayed until March 2027

007 First Light for Switch 2 has been delayed to March 2027 to ensure quality.

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