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Sony has finally revealed the PlayStation Plus lineup for January 2026. The headliner is Need for Speed Unbound, the latest mainline entry in the long-running Need for Speed franchise.

The final mystery free game of 2025 is now live on Epic Games Store, and just like the storefront hinted, it's a repeat. To be specific, the last giveaway for the year is Chivalry 2, and it was previously given away in 2024.

Despite the shooter games being rivals, a new Battlefield 6 skin would seem appropriate in Call of Duty: Ghosts. Some fans suspect that an artist used a generative AI tool to create a copy of a ghastly mask. Machine learning may also be responsible for other recent Battlefield 6 DLC.

LG is gearing up to launch its first 32-inch 4K Tandem OLED gaming monitor at CES 2026. Previously only offered in 1440p, the new panel supports a native 240 Hz refresh rate at 4K and up to 480 Hz when scaled down to 1080p.

Prices for Nintendo’s decade-old 3DS handheld have surged on eBay, with standard and limited-edition models now selling for $200 to nearly $1,000, in some cases rivaling the cost of a new Nintendo Switch 2. Driven by dwindling supply after production ended and renewed interest from collectors, the secondary market has pushed used 3DS XL units to more than triple last year’s prices and up to 76% above their original retail value.

The Epic Games Store will once again be giving away a free game every week in the new year. The first giveaway in January 2026's ongoing gift campaign is an extremely popular strategy game that can be played in both online multiplayer and single-player modes.

The PS Plus free games for January 2026 will be revealed today, but one game seems to have slipped out early courtesy of a well-known leakster.

Earlier in December 2025, Amazon announced that it would give away a total of 14 free games through Luna, and the last three freebies have now been unlocked. This also happens to be the last giveaway for the year, and this batch includes an AAA game.

The 14th mystery free game of the 2025 holiday event turned out to be what some fans decoded from the hint shared by Epic Games Store. Now, an official member from the storefront has shared a cryptic teaser for the December 31 giveaway.

A record number of Chinese PS4 and PS5 games are currently in development. Even so, the studios increasingly find themselves in conflict with PlayStation. The developers behind Convallaria blame Sony for a lack of support before trying to commandeer the project.

Former Sony executive Shawn Layden argues that the traditional console market has hit a hard ceiling of roughly 250 million devices per generation, despite gaming’s broader growth into a $250 billion industry. In a recent interview, he proposes a unified gaming format akin to VHS or DVD as the radical step needed to break this cap, while still preserving the value of strong platform exclusives.

PC players are finally getting an early taste of Bloodborne’s online features on computers, as the rapidly advancing ShadPS4 emulator now supports asynchronous elements and limited co-op play. While the experience remains unstable and incomplete, the breakthrough marks a major step toward full-featured PS4 emulation and a long-awaited unofficial PC option for FromSoftware’s classic.

32-inch OLED monitors have become a more affordable way to upgrade setups. This LG Ultragear gaming monitor converts between a 4K display with a 240Hz refresh rate and an FHD/480Hz display. Nearly half off at Best Buy, the flexible 32GS95UV is at a record-low price point.

A notorious downside of emulation, especially Nintendo's official NSO GameCube emulator, is increased input lag—and the open source Dolphin developers have cracked it.

A new review of the Anbernic RG477V by a seasoned hardware tester explains why paying extra for more memory may not translate into better real-world emulation for the use cases most buyers are likely targeting.

Army Overhaul adds more features to the army in Red Dead Redemption 2. You will be able to observe and encounter soldiers in various locations, but you may also be chased by them if you commit crimes in certain towns.

Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij said he has no regrets about the studio cancelling projects like Agent, Project Z, and a potential Bully sequel, arguing they would have distracted from Grand Theft Auto’s dominance. In a candid interview, he maintained that Rockstar is right to funnel experimental ideas into GTA rather than launch new IPs, even as he praised studios like Larian for taking the opposite, riskier route.

Epic Games Store has revealed the penultimate mystery free game for the year 2025. As the hint suggested, this second-to-last giveaway for the year is indeed Trine. More specifically, it's the Classic Collection.

Even as a popular novelty, the Alarmo isn’t an essential accessory for some gamers. That could change, as a Nintendo patent proposes linking an alarm clock to gameplay. Switch 2 games could send live notifications to the device to celebrate events or accomplishments.

A leak has revealed one of the products HyperX plans to unveil at CES 2026. Called the HyperX Clutch Tachi, the device is a wired arcade controller for Xbox, which makes it a direct rival to the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox.

EVERSPACE 2 is a space-themed action RPG focused heavily on loot hunting and build optimization, drawing clear parallels to games like Diablo. It is currently available with an 80% discount during the Steam Winter Sale – dropping to around $10 for the first time.

The Ayaneo Pocket Play is a new gaming smartphone inspired by the Sony Xperia Play. Scheduled for release in 2026, Ayaneo has now provided technical details of the display and also opened a Kickstarter page.

The Best of 2025 chart is now available on Steam, highlighting all the games that have defined the year. Valve has also made a separate list that puts the titles that were most played on the Steam Deck during the year, and the top 12 chart is dominated by indie titles.

Built around LG Display's 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, the 27-inch Ultragear 27GX790B-B offers a native 540 Hz refresh that can be boosted to 720 Hz at HD. It's now available to buy at Amazon for $999.99.

The penultimate free game of 2025 will be revealed soon, and it will be the 14th mystery giveaway of this Christmas season. Ahead of the unveiling, a staff member from Epic Games Store shared a cryptic hint, which points to indie games.

Ayaneo's Indiegogo campaign for the Pocket Vert is now live. Interested backers will be able to pre-order the handheld at a discounted price for the next one month. Shipping is expected to commence in February 2026.

A new Sega Channel Revival project brings the 1990s cable-based Sega Genesis subscription service back to life on modern hardware, with MiSTer and Raspberry Pi builds that faithfully recreate the original menus, characters, and rotating game library. Built from recovered prototype ROMs and preserved system data hosted on the Internet Archive, this offline reconstruction offers a historically rich, near-accurate experience of Sega’s ahead-of-its-time platform, albeit without save support at the moment.

Based solely on revenue, this year’s critical darlings don’t all rank at the top of the latest Steam charts. Valve has revealed the best-selling games for the 2025 calendar year. Indie games like Schedule 1 proved more than a match for award-winning competitors led by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Long-lost NES RPG Indy The Magical Kid has resurfaced after decades in obscurity, with newly released VHS-captured gameplay footage showcasing its spell-mixing system, turn-based combat, and distinct Dragon Quest-meets-Earthbound aesthetic. The seven-minute video, published by preservationists with the blessing of the original creators, offers the clearest look yet at the nearly complete 1993 project that vanished before release.

The latest leaks follow previous rumors that the project was in development hell, with no relief in sight, and showcase progress as well as a new 'Casino' location.

What started as an indie Kickstarter project and was supposed to be released back in 2016 still has no solid release date, and users received an update from the developers in April 2024.

One-Netbook’s OneXSugar Wallet is a clamshell retro handheld that pairs an 8.01‑inch foldable OLED display with built-in gaming controls, positioning itself as the first compact Android gaming device to use a single, continuous bendable screen. Drawing on foldable phone design and optimized for DS and 3DS emulation, it promises true pocketability and a seamless dual-screen experience. However, questions remain about hinge durability and long-term wear.

With more frequent discounts, the Samsung Odyssey G9 lineup brings ultrawide OLED gaming monitors into the mainstream. The 49-inch Samsung G91SD is especially enticing at a 38% Amazon discount. Crystal-clear HDR images and inky blacks overshadow the lackluster text clarity at a dual QHD resolution.

CD Projekt launched GOG as an alternative to Steam back in 2008, and focuses on selling DRM-free games and advocating for game preservation so that titles can still be played in the future. Following an acquisition, the online store no longer belongs to the publisher of The Witcher 3.

Firewatch is a game in which you embody a fire lookout in Wyoming. But during your adventure, you will encounter mysterious events, and your choices will be crucial. Thus, it will be necessary to think before making decisions.

The Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting considerably more AAA games moving forward, as Disney has reportedly asked third-party developers to develop Switch 2 copies of Disney-owned gaming properties. These prospective Switch 2 games could include titles from the Star Wars universe.

KT Pocket’s newly renamed KTR2 enters an increasingly crowded retro handheld market with an unusually premium magnesium alloy build, active cooling, and a modern Dimensity 7300 chip, all while targeting sub-$200 price points. Yet, with delayed shipments, crowdfunding uncertainty, and fierce competition from cheaper, more readily available rivals, its promise to disrupt the segment will hinge on its international rollout and real-world performance.

Microsoft and Sony are reportedly considering delaying the next Xbox and PS6 release dates. Like PC gamers, the console makers are struggling with startlingly high memory costs. Their dilemma is either raise the prices of future hardware or bet on boosted DRAM production.

The third final game giveaway for 2025 from Epic Games Store is now live, and as expected, it's an indie game, but with multiple awards in its bag. This December 29 free game, which is Viewfinder, will remain active for just 24 hours.

Once Upon a Shell reimagines the classic tale of the hare and the tortoise as a fast-paced racing game with roguelike elements. Recently launched on Steam, the free-to-play title has already been earning praise from players.

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos draws players into the strange world of Zenozoik, combining quiet, atmospheric storytelling with tough soulslike melee combat and a distinctive ritual dice mechanic. Right now, the game is available on Steam for just $3 instead of $30 – its lowest price ever thanks to a 90% discount.

The game collection on Steam is constantly growing, and while there are many paid additions, the platform also gets new free games from time to time. A handful of these newly added freebies have been spotted right before December 2025 ended.

Epic Games Store has given away three well-rated indie games in the past three days, and that has got many to wonder what the December 29 giveaway will be. The past pattern hints that it will be an indie again, and it could also be a repeated free game.

A long-maligned Amiga port of Space Quest IV is being rebuilt from the ground up, as Spanish developer Darasco and the SCOP group deliver an enhanced OCS edition that finally leverages the machine’s true capabilities. Using custom tools, AI-assisted asset handling, and reconstructed visuals originating from the superior MS-DOS release, this 2025 fan project aims to redeem Sierra’s infamous 1991 effort with sharper graphics, richer palettes, and hardware-accurate performance.

Hackers may use multiple methods to steal accounts in Ubisoft games like Rainbow Six Siege. A cybersecurity resource describes how the publisher’s help desk has been a liability. Bribery and social engineering have been popular routes to compromise customer support agents.

The long-gestating Sleeping Dogs live-action adaptation is finally gaining momentum, with Simu Liu confirmed to star as undercover cop Wei Shen and action specialist Timo Tjahjanto (Nobody 2, The Night Comes for Us) set to direct. While the film still lacks a studio partner and release date, Liu says the script is finished, raising cautious optimism that the cult-favorite Hong Kong crime saga may at last reach the big screen.

A retro hardware modder has recreated the classic Commodore 1084 monitor in miniature form using 3D printing, pairing an 8-inch LCD with a custom-designed shell to match the Amiga A500 Mini and C64 Mini. The project, documented in detail on YouTube, combines modern display tech with faithfully styled housing, offering a sharp, compact alternative to original CRTs for today’s mini retro systems.

Nemix has introduced a 4TB DDR5 ECC RDIMM memory kit composed of 16×256GB modules clocked at 6400 MT/s, targeting high-end AI data centers and enterprise workloads rather than consumers. Priced at up to $76,999, the kit commands a steep premium over standard DRAM even as most gaming enthusiasts find themselves priced out of the market thanks to sharp DRAM and SSD price increases over the last few months.

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked brings co-op digital tabletop tactics to Steam. Players get to explore the Forgotten Realms without a human DM. Priced at $29.99, it supports controllers and is playable on Steam Deck.