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An image showing gameplay in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | This open-world RPG, enjoyed by 94% of players and nominated at The Game Awards 2025, is now 50% off on Steam

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an open-world RPG taking place in the Medieval Europe during the 15th century. You will explore a vast world with many possibilities and various features while completing various tasks.

Alexis Stegmann, 18 Jan 2026 20:51

Meta Quest 3 VR headset shown in Cyberpunk 2077's Night City (Image source: Meta, Steam with edits)

Paid Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod targeted by CD Projekt Red in DMCA takedown

The futuristic Night City seems like an ideal environment to explore using a VR headset. Sadly, there is no official support for the devices, and CD Projekt Red has now issued a DMCA takedown for a Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod. Its autho...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Jan 2026 20:03

The MSI Claw A8 costs $1,149. Pictured: a picture showing the front of the gaming handheld. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

MSI expands availability of Z2 Extreme-equipped Claw A8 gaming handheld

The Claw A8 is the first AMD-based gaming handheld from MSI, and while it was introduced alongside the other Ryzen Z2 Extreme handhelds, the device didn't see wide availability at the start. Months after the proper release, it's n...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jan 2026 18:28

A limited edition Steam Deck OLED (Image source: Valve; edited)

Deal | New Humble Bundle offers 11 Steam Deck-compatible games for less than $1 each

Humble Bundle's latest game bundle — the Iceberg Hidden Gems — offers 11 games for a payment of $10. The bundle also includes a 60% game purchase coupon. This new bundle will expire on February 17, 2026.

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Jan 2026 15:26

The AYN Thor is a dual-screen handheld released in late 2025. (Image source: AYN)

AYN begins selling the Thor and Odin 3 on its official AliExpress storefront

In order to increase availability of its products, particularly the new Thor and Odin 3, AYN has opened an official store on AliExpress. The prices are significantly lower compared to those of third-party resellers, but still cost...

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Jan 2026 11:40

Pictured - an in-game screenshot from Smart Factory Tycoon. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | From $14.99 to $0: Strategy-sim goes free-to-claim on Steam for a very limited time

Smart Factory Tycoon is 100% off on Steam until January 20, 2026, saving you $14.99. The automation sim features robot-driven logistics and has surged to an 1,302-player peak following this free-to-keep event.

Anubhav Sharma, 18 Jan 2026 11:13

The Indie Corp bundle. (Image Source: IndieGala)

Deal | Great for Steam Deck: Latest Indie Corp bundle offers 6 indie games for only $4.50

IndieGala is currently offering a new bundle called Indie Corp. This one comes packed with a decent collection of indie games, and you can score them for $0.75 each.

Abdul Haddi, 18 Jan 2026 04:36

Cal Kestis seen in Star Wars Jedi trilogy (Image source: Steam, Respawn Entertainment with edits)

Star Wars Jedi 3 release date could come in 2026, despite Respawn Entertainment shakeup

The final chapter in the Cal Kestis story may be ready sooner than gamers anticipated. A popular gaming industry personality sees a 2026 Star Wars Jedi 3 release date as a possibility. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi Survivo...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Jan 2026 02:38

Banner for Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake is shown (Image source: Ubisoft with edits)

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake release date in doubt, as leaker says game needs more work

Despite anticipation of a shadow drop, the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake release date remains a mystery. The Ubisoft game may be a ways off from completion, according to a trusted leaker. Since its 2020 unveiling, the tit...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Jan 2026 20:31

The E9 Pro is a new vertical mouse for gamers (Image source: Solakaka)

E9 Pro: Vertical gaming mouse sports numerous buttons for macros and more

The E9 Pro is a new vertical mouse that is supposed to be well suited for gaming. The rather unknown manufacturer places multiple additional buttons on both sides of this input device.

Silvio Werner, 17 Jan 2026 20:19

An image showing a battle in Lies of P. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | This soulslike, nominated at The Game Awards 2023, is 50% off on Steam

Lies of P is a souls-like that plunges you into a city ravaged by madness and filled with enemies. You must face them with various weapons and combat techniques in order to uncover numerous secrets.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jan 2026 18:46

The cover is still orderable, the controller is already out of stock in Germany (Image source: Screenshot/Playstation Direct)

Sony's new Hyperpop PS5 controllers are selling out fast in some regions

Sony’s brand-new DualSense controllers from the Hyperpop series as well as the accompanying console covers are officially available for preorder now. However, by the second day, at least two of the three controllers are already so...

Andreas Sebayang, 17 Jan 2026 17:30

Bethesda and Prime Video are teaming up to produce a new reality TV show, currently operating under the working title Fallout Shelter. (Image source: Steam / Bethesda)

Fallout: Reality show with real Vault experiments announced, and almost anyone can take part

Bethesda and Prime Video have opened a casting call for a reality show set in the Fallout universe, available to nearly everyone. Whether fans are actually interested, however, is another question. The announcement has drawn sharp...

Marius Müller, 17 Jan 2026 16:58

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max will be one of the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9500s. Pictured: a render of the phone running a game. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi teases near-flagship performance for upcoming mid-range Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is set to launch later this month as an upper mid-range phone. It's rumored to launch globally as the Poco X8 Pro Max, and while there's no launch date yet, Xiaomi has confirmed that a flagship-grade SoC will...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jan 2026 16:18

War of Dots was released on January 16 by TeaAndPython. (Image source: Steam)

"Strategy in its purest form" – free game launches with 93% positive reviews

War of Dots strips real-time strategy down to its essentials, focusing on quick matches and simple, straightforward rules instead of deep, complex systems – including in multiplayer. The recently launched game is completely free a...

Marius Müller, 17 Jan 2026 16:07

New free-to-play life-sim lands on Steam, hits 15,100-player peak in 12 hours with 350 reviews

Heartopia - a new free-to-play life-sim launched Jan 17, 2026, hitting a 17,100 player peak. While its early big numbers are definitely praiseworthy, its 66% rating is because of its "mobile first" design that lacks controller sup...

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Jan 2026 16:05

Pan’orama is available on Steam for around $2.50 for the first time – but only until January 19. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | "Chill gameplay at its finest" – meditative cozy game drops to a new all-time low of around $2.50 for a limited time

In Pan’orama, players build landscapes by placing tiles to create different biomes, each defined by specific conditions. The focus is on laid-back construction, supported by charming visuals that create a calm, meditative experien...

Marius Müller, 17 Jan 2026 15:53

Pictured - a repeating pattern of the new Joker image (banana) leaked by LocalThunk on the Balatro Discord server. (Image source: localthunk via Balatro Discord)

Balatro dev teases new joker for upcoming 1.1 update, based on Gros Michel/Cavendish

LocalThunk, the solo dev behind the poker-themed roguelike hit Balatro, has teased a visual and potentially gameplay-based rework for version 1.1. A leaked asset on Discord shows a "glitched" variant of the iconic Gros Michel/Cave...

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Jan 2026 09:05

Promotional artwork for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 (image source: Massive Entertainment)

Ubisoft cuts 55 more jobs in Sweden after Halifax studio closure and unionization vote

Ubisoft has announced a second wave of 2026 layoffs, cutting approximately 55 roles across its Swedish studios, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Stockholm, following a 2025 voluntary exit program and a broader organizational res...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Jan 2026 05:38

The base in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check. (Image Source: Brigada Games)

New zombies game enters Steam top sellers with a 31,000-player peak and solid reviews

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check has kicked off with a strong start on Steam, pulling in over 30,000 players shortly after launch. This has helped it enter the Steam top sellers chart.

Abdul Haddi, 17 Jan 2026 02:49

Banner for Blood West on the Epic Games Store is shown (Image source: Epic Games Store with edits)

Epic Games Store trolled again, after free game Blood West sees a 200% bump in Steam sales

Buyers may find it surprising that not even free games can dent the dominance of Steam. In the latest example, the Epic Games Store offered Blood West at no cost during the holidays. Loyal to Valve’s convenience and social feature...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Jan 2026 02:11

Steam updates AI disclosure form, requiring developers to report visible and in-game AI but not background tools

Valve has made a small but important update to how AI-related information is handled on Steam. The change is meant to clear up confusion around what developers are expected to share with players.

Abdul Haddi, 17 Jan 2026 01:09

GDDR7 memory shown with Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs (Image source: Memphis Electronic, Nvidia Blog with edits)

Nvidia says RTX 50 Series GPU shipments continue, while reportedly taking losses during memory shortage

Nvidia claims that the internet is full of misinformation about RTX 50 series graphics cards. The manufacturer has clarified that no GPUs face retirement because of higher memory prices. Also, other sources reveal that Nvidia is t...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Jan 2026 22:55

A Raider in ARC Raiders. (Image Source: Embark Studios)

ARC Raiders dev claims they built an auction house-like trading system for the game but later removed it as it's "very risky territory"

ARC Raiders once experimented with a much deeper player trading system during development. However, the developers later decided to step back after realizing it could harm the game’s core gameplay loop.

Abdul Haddi, 16 Jan 2026 21:37

This new free-to-play PvP game set in space is available on Steam

Space Station: Beyond is a PvP game taking place in a space station, in which you will have to embody several characters and carry out various missions. And whether you want to destroy the space station or maintain it, you will ha...

Alexis Stegmann, 16 Jan 2026 20:55

Artwork from Hytale (image source: Hypixel Studios)

Hytale's Early Access surges past 1 million players as $19.99 sandbox RPG returns from the brink

Hytale’s Early Access debut has blasted past 1 million players, as the $19.99 sandbox RPG returns from a turbulent cancellation-to-revival arc under Hypixel Studios’ original founders. Despite predictable launch-week server strain...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Jan 2026 20:44

Steam launch: New strategy-RPG hits Steam with 4,500+ player peak and 74% positive reviews

WindStop Strategy landed on Steam on Jan 15, 2026, with a 4,526 player peak. While its 78% positive rating is a good start for the game, the launch did go through a messy English translation phase and logic bugs - all of which was...

Anubhav Sharma, 16 Jan 2026 20:37

Cover art for Fallout 1 (image source: Wikipedia)

Fallout: Ron Perlman says he got “$40 and a sandwich” for original game's narration

Ron Perlman reveals he was paid just “$40 and a sandwich” for his original Fallout narration and had no sense the 1997 RPG would evolve into a cornerstone gaming franchise. In a recent podcast interview, the actor reflected on his...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Jan 2026 20:34

A screengrab from Delisoba Deluxe's English-translated Sega Saturn release (image source: Universe Games YT)

Ultra-rare Sega Saturn game based on Japanese game show gets an English translation patch

An English fan translation has opened access to Delisoba Deluxe, an ultra-rare 1996 Sega Saturn title based on a Tokyo Friend Park 2 game show challenge that was never commercially released and exists in reportedly fewer than 100 ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Jan 2026 19:39

Asus ROG gaming laptops are shown (Image source: Asus ROG blog with edits)

Asus rep explains why memory shortage hasn't led to higher prices on all laptops and consoles

Memory prices are at record-highs, but many laptops, smartphones, and consoles still cost the same. In a Tom’s Guide interview, an Asus rep discussed when more buyers will need to stretch their budgets. The shortage may end in 202...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Jan 2026 18:21

An image from the game Tom Clancy's The Division 2. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | This open-world looter shooter with RPG features developed by Ubisoft is 75% off on Steam

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is a looter shooter that plunges you into the streets of Washington, D.C. Your goal will be to defeat enemy factions and help civilians, while keeping an eye on your resources.

Alexis Stegmann, 16 Jan 2026 18:17

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo strengthen their cooperation in the fight against hate in online gaming. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo join forces against hate in online gaming

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo aim to expand their existing collaboration to curb hate speech, toxic behavior and illegal content in online gaming across all platforms. The initiative is built around three core pillars. However, the...

Marius Müller, 16 Jan 2026 18:04

Pictured - an in-game screenshot from The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon. (Image source: Steam)

New action-adventure RPG with triple-protagonist system launches on Steam with 95% positive rating

Trails beyond the Horizon launched Jan 15, 2026, hitting a 1,977 player peak. The 13th entry in the series holds a 95% rating so far. It gives players a space-race narrative with refined hybrid combat despite its impenetrable 20-y...

Anubhav Sharma, 16 Jan 2026 17:47

Civilization VII Arcade Edition is coming to iOS and iPadOS February 5. (Image source: Apple)

Civilization VII coming to iPhone and iPad

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is coming to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS via Apple Arcade on February 5. This version, dubbed Civilization VII Arcade Edition, is retooled for mobile devices and will likely feature some slight changes to t...

Sam Medley, 16 Jan 2026 17:40

Amazon Prime Video has unveiled the first image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in its upcoming Tomb Raider series. (Image source: Amazon Video / Steam)

First image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft sparks mixed reactions

Prime Video has released a first look at its upcoming Tomb Raider series, revealing Sophie Turner in the role of Lara Croft. The image has sparked mixed reactions across the fan community.

Marius Müller, 16 Jan 2026 16:01

Tower of Time is available on Steam until January 19 with a 93% discount – priced at around $1.75. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Brutally hard RPG returns to its best Steam price of around $1.75

Tower of Time is a tactical, party-based RPG featuring slow-motion combat, diverse classes and a steadily increasing difficulty that strongly appeals to hardcore players. It is now available on Steam at its lowest recorded price o...

Marius Müller, 16 Jan 2026 15:53

RedMagic 11 Air is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Pictured: a woman holding the Stardust White color model. (Image source: RedMagic - edited)

RedMagic reveals new performance details for upcoming 11 Air ahead of launch

The RedMagic 11 Air is set to launch as a relatively thin and light gaming phone that's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Ahead of the January 20, 2026, launch, the company has now shared the performance highlights of the smartph...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Jan 2026 13:08

The GuliKit TT Max and TT Pro are affordable high-end Bluetooth controllers. (Image source: GuliKit)

GuliKit TT Max and TT Pro wireless controllers with tension-adjustable TMR joysticks

GuliKit has released the TT Max and TT Pro Bluetooth controllers with tension-adjustable TMR joysticks. The new controllers pack many high-end features and are compatible with multiple platforms.

Habeeb Onawole, 16 Jan 2026 12:32

The new Lemokey P3 HE is priced at $169.99 and features a toolless, aluminum chassis. (Image source: Lemokey)

Keychron’s new Lemokey P3 HE is a Hall-effect gaming keyboard built for easy modding

The Lemokey P3 HE is a new 80% TKL Hall effect gaming keyboard with a quick-disassembly design. Built around Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, it supports the usual Hall effect tricks, alongside a full metal chassis and gaske...

Elvis Shida, 16 Jan 2026 11:58

Nvidia's Blackwell architecture-based SoC. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia reportedly reducing GPU supply to partners, RTX 50 Super cards seem even more unlikely

A new leak has suggested that GPU supply to board partners will be reduced from Nvidia, and the most obvious reason is AI-induced memory shortages. This also puts the introduction of RTX 50 Super series GPUs within this year in qu...

Vineet Washington, 16 Jan 2026 07:27

Lune and Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. (Image Source: Sandfall Interactive)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nominated in almost every category in the Game Developers Choice Awards 2026

Expedition 33 leads this year’s nominations at the GDC Awards, appearing in nearly every major category. Winners will be decided by industry professionals, with the ceremony set to take place in March.

Abdul Haddi, 16 Jan 2026 02:41

Mockup of possible Switch 2 OLED console (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

New Switch 2 Pro OLED or Lite console model possible after discovery on Nintendo Account site

With uncertainty surrounding upcoming gaming systems, a new Nintendo console may seem unlikely. Even so, code embedded on the Nintendo Account portal could allude to unannounced hardware. “OSM” might stand for a Switch 2 Pro model...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Jan 2026 02:32

Inspecting a person in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check. (Image Source: Brigada Games)

Nvidia announces 9 new titles coming to GeForce NOW this week

Nvidia is adding a fresh batch of games to GeForce NOW this week (Jan 12 - Jan 18), and the list includes a newly released zombie title along with several well-known games.

Abdul Haddi, 16 Jan 2026 01:28

ARC Raiders screenshot (Image source: Steam)

ARC Raiders dev confirms multiple maps are coming this year, and some will be "even grander" than current ones

ARC Raiders is set to expand significantly in 2026, with the developers confirming multiple new maps are on the way. Embark Studios is also preparing a content roadmap that will outline how new maps, enemies, and gameplay updates ...

Abdul Haddi, 16 Jan 2026 00:16

The RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

AMD claims it is working closely with board partners to prevent GPU price hikes

The tech industry is in a tough spot right now due to the ongoing memory crisis, which has made most PC components extremely expensive. However, AMD says it is working with board partners to keep its GPUs priced close to MSRP.

Abdul Haddi, 15 Jan 2026 23:17

LG's 720Hz Tandem OLED preorder comes with a free 240Hz UltraGear gaming monitor. (Image source: LG)

Deal | LG offers a free 240Hz monitor when you preorder its 720Hz Tandem OLED gaming monitor

LG’s new 27GX790B-B Tandem OLED monitor is now available to preorder, with LG throwing in a free 27-inch 240Hz monitor to sweeten the deal. With its 540Hz and 720Hz dual-mode panel and up to 1,500 nits peak brightness, it is LG’s ...

Elvis Shida, 15 Jan 2026 23:05

Epic Games Store announces new free game of the week plans with time to spare

Epic Games has just started a new round of giveaways for PC and mobile. Nonetheless, it has also revealed what is next in store, with a Grand Theft Auto-inspired game chosen to lead the storefront's free game program.

Alex Alderson, 15 Jan 2026 22:25

PS5 and Switch 2 seen in front of Sony and Nintendo stock tickers (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo stock falls more than Sony's, with PS5 less vulnerable to memory shortage than Switch 2

Despite Nintendo stock surging after the Switch 2 debuted, holders are now more skeptical. A Japanese gaming industry veteran discusses why Sony’s stock hasn’t seen the same decline. How each company plans to survive the memory sh...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Jan 2026 22:20

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Deal | This open-world RPG, enjoyed by 94% of players and nominated at The Game Awards 2025, is now 50% off on Steam

Paid Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod targeted by CD Projekt Red in DMCA takedown

MSI expands availability of Z2 Extreme-equipped Claw A8 gaming handheld

84% Challenge to the Lenovo Legion: XMG Core 16 VE (M25) gaming laptop review

Deal | New Humble Bundle offers 11 Steam Deck-compatible games for less than $1 each

AYN begins selling the Thor and Odin 3 on its official AliExpress storefront

Deal | From $14.99 to $0: Strategy-sim goes free-to-claim on Steam for a very limited time

Deal | Great for Steam Deck: Latest Indie Corp bundle offers 6 indie games for only $4.50

Star Wars Jedi 3 release date could come in 2026, despite Respawn Entertainment shakeup

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake release date in doubt, as leaker says game needs more work

E9 Pro: Vertical gaming mouse sports numerous buttons for macros and more

Deal | This soulslike, nominated at The Game Awards 2023, is 50% off on Steam

Sony's new Hyperpop PS5 controllers are selling out fast in some regions

Fallout: Reality show with real Vault experiments announced, and almost anyone can take part

Xiaomi teases near-flagship performance for upcoming mid-range Redmi Turbo 5 Max

"Strategy in its purest form" – free game launches with 93% positive reviews

New free-to-play life-sim lands on Steam, hits 15,100-player peak in 12 hours with 350 reviews

Deal | "Chill gameplay at its finest" – meditative cozy game drops to a new all-time low of around $2.50 for a limited time

Balatro dev teases new joker for upcoming 1.1 update, based on Gros Michel/Cavendish

Ubisoft cuts 55 more jobs in Sweden after Halifax studio closure and unionization vote

Update | Asus confirms RTX 5070 Ti is now discontinued as Nvidia effectively kills Blackwell 16 GB midrange, RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB next on the chopping block

New zombies game enters Steam top sellers with a 31,000-player peak and solid reviews

Epic Games Store trolled again, after free game Blood West sees a 200% bump in Steam sales

Steam updates AI disclosure form, requiring developers to report visible and in-game AI but not background tools

Nvidia says RTX 50 Series GPU shipments continue, while reportedly taking losses during memory shortage

ARC Raiders dev claims they built an auction house-like trading system for the game but later removed it as it's "very risky territory"

This new free-to-play PvP game set in space is available on Steam

Hytale's Early Access surges past 1 million players as $19.99 sandbox RPG returns from the brink

Steam launch: New strategy-RPG hits Steam with 4,500+ player peak and 74% positive reviews

Fallout: Ron Perlman says he got “$40 and a sandwich” for original game's narration

Ultra-rare Sega Saturn game based on Japanese game show gets an English translation patch

Asus rep explains why memory shortage hasn't led to higher prices on all laptops and consoles

Deal | This open-world looter shooter with RPG features developed by Ubisoft is 75% off on Steam

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo join forces against hate in online gaming

New action-adventure RPG with triple-protagonist system launches on Steam with 95% positive rating

Civilization VII coming to iPhone and iPad

First image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft sparks mixed reactions

Deal | Brutally hard RPG returns to its best Steam price of around $1.75

RedMagic reveals new performance details for upcoming 11 Air ahead of launch

GuliKit TT Max and TT Pro wireless controllers with tension-adjustable TMR joysticks

Keychron’s new Lemokey P3 HE is a Hall-effect gaming keyboard built for easy modding

Nvidia reportedly reducing GPU supply to partners, RTX 50 Super cards seem even more unlikely

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nominated in almost every category in the Game Developers Choice Awards 2026

New Switch 2 Pro OLED or Lite console model possible after discovery on Nintendo Account site

Nvidia announces 9 new titles coming to GeForce NOW this week

ARC Raiders dev confirms multiple maps are coming this year, and some will be "even grander" than current ones

AMD claims it is working closely with board partners to prevent GPU price hikes

Deal | LG offers a free 240Hz monitor when you preorder its 720Hz Tandem OLED gaming monitor

Epic Games Store announces new free game of the week plans with time to spare

Nintendo stock falls more than Sony's, with PS5 less vulnerable to memory shortage than Switch 2

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