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Extraction shooters are booming, and Marathon is going all in on PvP

Jan 20, 2026, 12:17 PM AlexP Gaming News

Extraction shooters are rising, and Marathon leans hard into PvP with a March 5 release, a bold new trailer, and high-risk runs.

Extraction shooters are becoming more popular every year, and it’s easy to see why. This type of game mixes tense combat, smart choices, and real risk, making every match feel exciting. Games like ARC Raiders helped push the genre forward by blending exploration, PvE threats, and co-op survival. Players enjoy the feeling of entering a dangerous world, grabbing loot, and deciding when it’s time to escape before everything goes wrong. While ARC Raiders leans more toward PvE, with big machines...

Cheaters are hurting ARC Raiders, and even top streamers are fed up

Jan 20, 2026, 9:59 AM AlexP Gaming News

ARC Raiders faces a serious cheating problem as streamers threaten to quit and developers respond with major ban waves.

ARC Raiders has been gaining attention as a stylish and tense extraction shooter, but its growing cheating problem is starting to threaten that momentum. Like many PvPvE games, ARC Raiders relies heavily on fair fights, risk, and trust between players. When cheating enters the mix, the entire experience begins to break down, and many players feel that the game’s state is being overshadowed by frustration rather than excitement. Cheating is a serious issue for ARC Raiders because of how the game...

Two Years of Palworld: What the 2nd Anniversary Reveals

Jan 20, 2026, 6:01 AM Daniel-D Gaming News

Palworld marks its second anniversary with a teaser video, new Pal reveals, and hints at its biggest update yet in 2026.

Palworld has officially reached its second anniversary, marking two years since the game first entered Early Access in January 2024. To celebrate the milestone, developer Pocketpair released a short anniversary video thanking players for their support while offering a glimpse at what lies ahead. Rather than focusing on a limited-time in-game event, the anniversary serves as a reflection on Palworld’s rapid growth and a preview of its ambitious future. ...

Expand your Hunt Showdown 1896 experience for less with this Humble Bundle

Jan 20, 2026, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Humble Bundle has refreshed the Choice game selection, and for January 2026, the platform is offering quite a number of well-rated games. Among them is Hunt: Showdown 1896, a first-person extraction shooter that puts players in intense PvPvE action. Before the excitement surrounding Arc Raiders and the mixed reception ahead of Marathon, Hunt: Showdown was widely regarded as the extraction shooter to play. After more than seven years of ongoing updates, the game is in an excellent state...

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 benchmark beats 9950X3D with massive 192MB L3 cache

Jan 20, 2026, 4:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is nearing retail, featuring a record-breaking 192MB of L3 cache that could solidify its position as the world's best gaming CPU.

A benchmark has emerged for the anticipated AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a rumored dual-X3D Zen 5 processor. This CPU effectively features two of the faster X3D CCDs, doubling the design of the upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D to establish a new Zen 5 flagship. While the Ryzen 9 9950X3D has AMD's X3D V-Cache on only one of its 8-core CCDs, the 9950X3D2 includes 3D V-Cache on both CCDs. This configuration results in a massive 192 MB of total L3 cache (96...

The end of Humanity: Introducing Earth Must Die

Jan 19, 2026, 6:18 PM I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Conquer the galaxy as a lazy alien tyrant in this inventory-free comedy adventure. Earth must die, and it will be your doing!

Have you ever thought that one day, the life of our dear planet will come to an end, not by accident, but with a purpose? In Earth Must Die, we will find out the main reason why Earth is doomed. Why being the bad guy has never felt this good: A deep dive into Earth Must Die Scheduled to release on PC (via Steam) on the 27th of January, 2026, Earth Must Die is a comedic sci-fi adventure game developed by the BAFTA-winning studio Size...

PS5 Pro performance upgrade with PSSR 2.0 expected before the end of March

Jan 19, 2026, 5:30 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony is reportedly preparing to launch PSSR 2.0 for the PS5 Pro this quarter, which promises to significantly improve image quality and frame rates.

The PlayStation 5 Pro, despite its market-leading power, has not achieved significant success since its November 2024 launch. Users felt its performance was underutilized, and features like the AI-powered PSSR upscaler were initially disappointing, often causing visual glitches instead of marked image quality improvements. While the full potential of the PS5 Pro remains to be seen - for instance, with upcoming titles like Marvel's Wolverine - a significant system upgrade is reportedly coming by March. This update promises substantial...

CODE VEIN II: new video highlights exciting features

Jan 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Fyra Frost Gaming News

The second installment in Bandai Namco's series will introduce gameplay enhancements and overhaul importan systems to deliver a superior experience.

Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay overview video for CODE VEIN II, offering an in-depth look at how the upcoming action RPG expands on the foundations of its predecessor. The footage highlights refinements to combat, deeper character customization, and a redesigned Partner System that plays a central role in both strategy and survivability. CODE VEIN II is currently scheduled to launch on January 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The reveal focuses on an evolved...

Hytale improves its world, crafting, and farming in first major update

Jan 19, 2026, 11:29 AM AlexP Gaming News

Hytale’s first major update improves exploration, crafting, and farming while making the world feel more alive and fun to play.

The first major update for Hytale marks an important step for the game as it continues to grow and improve. This update is not just a small patch, but a wide set of changes aimed at making the experience smoother, more fun, and easier to enjoy for both new and returning players. It focuses on polish, balance, and expanding systems that players use every day. For a game built around creativity and exploration, this update shows a clear effort to...

Looking for a fun party brawler? Elemental Brawl is worth a try

Jan 19, 2026, 11:03 AM AlexP Gaming News

Elemental Brawl is a fun party brawler where friends battle with elemental powers in fast, chaotic matches inspired by Smash-style action.

Brawler games have always been one of the most fun ways to play with friends. They are easy to understand, fast to start, and usually lead to a lot of laughs, shouting, and friendly trash talk. Whether you are sitting on the couch or playing online, these games shine when everyone is involved at the same time. You do not need long tutorials or deep knowledge to enjoy them. You just grab a controller, jump into a match, and let...

Core Ultra Series 3 debuts at CES with Intel’s integrated Arc B390 graphics

Jan 19, 2026, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel officially launched the next-generation mobile processor platform codenamed Panther Lake, commercialized under the name Intel Core Ultra Series 3.

Intel is set to challenge AMD in the popular PC handheld gaming market with its new dedicated gaming platform, announced at CES 2026. This platform is based on the Core Ultra 3 series “Panther Lake” CPUs and leverages the significant performance gains of Intel’s new ARC B-series integrated graphics. Intel is actively collaborating with partners like Acer, MSI, GPD, and OneXPlayer on new handheld designs. It's anticipated that Intel will release dedicated Panther Lake chips specifically optimized for gaming handhelds, potentially...

Valve reveals the full lineup of Steam events scheduled throughout 2026

Jan 18, 2026, 5:30 AM manhkbrady Gaming News

Valve has just officially unmasked the full schedule for 2026, so you can plan your wallet's survival well in advance.

Valve has unveiled the Steam sale schedule for the latter half of 2026, extending through December and into early January 2027. Given the lineup of major seasonal sales and various smaller themed festivals, it appears our finances will remain quite strained in the near future. These events are a great opportunity to discover new games and take advantage of various discounts. However, if you’re trying to be careful with your spending, it may be worth holding out...

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