Weekly Recap: GamerGate Explained And 5 Other Explosive Stories

This was an exhilarating week, no? Lots and lots and lots to talk about. The gaming industry went absolutely crazy over the GamerGate scandal. Turns out that there's a lot more to the situation than meets the eye. Pete laid out an article chronicling some of the events and The Young Turks delve deeper into a lot of the elements of the scenario that hasn't been covered by major media or is purposefully being ignored.

We also have some more news regarding Destiny and how Microsoft is dealing with the lack of being able to promote the game properly on Xbox consoles. There's good news out of Rockstar regarding the delay (or lack of one) for the new-gen version of Grand Theft Auto V. We've got a wishlist for Super Smash Bros. and Robin Williams gets a touching tribute courtesy of Blizzard. These stories and more in this September 6th, 2014 edition of the Gaming Blend Weekly Recap.

GTA 5 Isn't Delayed

There have been some rumblings over the weekend that Rockstar's big blockbuster from 2013 has been delayed for the Xbox One, PS4 and PC... well, Rockstar cleared up that little rumor. An Icewind Dale remake is on the way for PC. DLNA support has arrived for USB devices and media server support is coming soon for the Xbox One. There are five big games inbound for PlayStation systems, as outed during PAX. Check out an exclusive clip from Heavenly Sword the new CGI movie. Minecraft for the Xbox One has passed certification and is complete. And speaking of Minecraft, here's why it may not arrive on the Wii U.

(Main image courtesy of Attack on Gaming)

Super Smash Bros Wishlist

Here are a few characters that definitely need to appear in the latest Super Smash Bros. game. There's something happening with Project CARS that other games aren't doing. The Sims 4 has gone full swing into launch mode and you can pick up a copy right now. A new version of Alone in the Dark has been announced called Illumination. New information has been released for Borderlands: The Pre-sequel and its season pass.

Destiny Reviews Will Arrive Late

If you were hoping for some high-end reviews detailing all the loveliness of Destiny, you're in for a bit of a rude awakening. From Software and Sony have rolled out the official Japanese release date for Bloodborne. EA details the new games they plan to add to their EA Access service for the Xbox One. Ryan rolls out a review for Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate, and you might be surprised at the results. The latest version of Minecraft has dropped following 300 days of development. New details have emerged for The Mighty No. 9 and a new trailer has gone live.

Top Free-to-Play Games on PS4

Some of the biggest games coming out for the PlayStation 4 are free-to-play titles. Rockstar has added some all new updates to GTA V's online mode for the San Adreas Flight School. Curious how DDoS attacks work and why they're carried out? Check out some of the info here. Hearthstone has moved onward and upward into season six. If you're reading this on a Saturday or Sunday on the week this article went up, you already have an opportunity to play Forza Motorsport 5 for free. And here's a nifty guide on how to achieve 60fps in Dead Rising 3 for PC.

Destiny Is Free On Xbox One...

….If you purchase an Xbox One. Blizzard makes some modifications to Diablo 3 following some fallout from season 1. A hashtag has cropped up showcasing all the culturally diverse individuals supporting the #GamerGate movement called #NotYourShield. The Robin Williams tribute is now live in World of Warcraft. If you thought about pirating The Sims 4, think again. Some retro classics make a return to form on Nintendo's Virtual Console for the Wii U.

Destiny... Fragrance

Things have become awfully meta now as Microsoft has decided to run an ad for Destiny that doesn't actually show Destiny. Riot Games has decided to give a complete rewrite to the story and lore of League of Legends. Minecraft has finally launched for the Xbox One and Microsoft even teaches you how to transfer over your old Xbox 360 worlds. Ryan drops a pretty detailed review of Azure Striker, highlighting the good with the bad. Warhammer 40k has recently been updated and GFWL has been removed. And the official release date has been set for Mortal Kombat X.