Resident Evil Movie Buzz: Zach Cregger’s reboot is tracking for a franchise-best box office debut, with early reviews pushing it toward a potential $40M–$50M domestic start and strong global odds. Critical Reception: Critics are praising the film’s game-like visual language and relentless pace, though some are split on the third act and ending. Valve & PC Gaming Hardware: Valve’s latest hardware is out, but high prices are still a hurdle; the bigger story is its push to expand SteamOS support for developers. Portal Movie Rumors: Backrooms director Kane Parsons visited Valve offices, reigniting talk of a possible Portal film collaboration. Roblox Under Fire in Texas: Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows blasted Roblox for refusing to testify in person at a hearing on child safety and harmful content. Xbox Game Pass Update: Microsoft denies major 2027 changes that would remove day-one first-party releases, saying there are no plans to alter that promise for Game Pass Ultimate. Marvel Rivals Free Skin: Marvel Rivals’ Jeff’s Dream Eater event runs Sept. 17–Oct. 9, awarding Venom’s President Ozzy costume for free. Gaming Education & Community: Radford University opened a $1.2M, 10,000 sq. ft. esports facility, while the University of Montana’s Grizzly Esports raised $15,000 for a new playground. EU Youth Curbs: The EU plans restrictions on social media, AI chatbots, and online gaming for under-15s. Tech & AI Governance: Elon Musk warned about AI agents reportedly gaining admin access to OpenAI servers for a week, calling for tougher cross-testing.