Roblox Child Safety: Roblox says it will tighten child protection by using Philippine ID verification and limiting kids’ messaging to age groups, as the CICC pushes for safer play. Cheat Crackdown: Activision escalates its Call of Duty fight by sharing bodycam-style footage tied to a cease-and-desist served to cheat seller Elocarry, warning “we’re taking the fight directly” to resellers. Prediction Markets vs Gambling Law: A Ninth Circuit ruling backs Nevada regulators, saying Kalshi’s sports event contracts are sports bets under state authority, setting up a wider legal showdown. AI Costs Hit Gaming Tech: Memory makers are shifting production toward AI-focused chips for data centers, squeezing supply for everyday devices and driving up prices that can reach gaming hardware. GTA 6 Hype: Netflix’s extended look spotlights Vice City roaming and a star-studded soundtrack, keeping the Nov. 19 release front and center. Pokémon Streaming Deal: Pokémon’s next anime series lands on Disney+ in 2027, with stop-motion Sirfetch’d & Pichu set for worldwide streaming. Switch 2 Horror: Frogwares confirms The Sinking City 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Gamescom Awards: CD Projekt RED and SEGA each win three trophies at Gamescom 2026, while Metro: 2039 takes Best Visuals but misses platform races.