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Pac-Man is comming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in a DLC
Jan 6, 2026, 11:30 AM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Pac-Man and his friends are coming to SEGA's racing video game alongside a free special event this week.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is gearing up for an exciting content update with the launch of the Pac-Man Pack, a paid DLC included in the game’s Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Edition. Scheduled to release on January 8, 2026, the new content introduces classic Pac-Man characters, themed tracks, and music, giving players fresh ways to race across the game's vibrant crossover worlds.
A growing lineup
The Pac-Man Pack marks the third major paid addition to the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass, following previous...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong finally wins a GOTY over Expedition 33
Jan 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The Steam Awards 2025 demonstrate that Valve's platform users have a unique view of the video games panorama.
The Steam community has spoken: Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel from Team Cherry, has been voted Game of the Year in the 2025 Steam Awards. Praised for its intricate platforming, atmospheric world, and challenging combat, Silksong captured the hearts of PC gamers worldwide, topping a highly competitive field of nominees. The game also earned the playful Best Game You Suck At award, highlighting both its difficulty and the satisfaction players feel upon mastering its...
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This Week's Video Game Releases - January 2026 (Week 2)
Jan 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Fyra Frost
New Game Releases
2026 starts slow when it comes to big AAA releases, but there are games worthy of attention.
The first full release week of 2026 is bringing a small but notably diverse lineup of video games, offering players a mix of survival, narrative experimentation, and psychological horror. While the calendar is still relatively light compared to peak release periods, this week’s launches reflect the industry’s ongoing emphasis on distinct creative identities rather than sheer volume.
January 5 - 11 releases
Leading the week is StarRupture, which launches on January 6, 2026. The PC title blends open-world survival with industrial...
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Royalty & Legacy leak hints at a grand new chapter for The Sims 4
Jan 5, 2026, 11:42 AM
AlexP
Gaming News
A leaked Sims 4 expansion hints at royal life, dynasty gameplay, rumored features, and a possible final era.
The latest leak surrounding The Sims 4 has sparked major discussion across the community, with many players talking about a possible new expansion called Royalty & Legacy. While nothing has been officially revealed, the information comes from leaked rating board listings and trusted community trackers, which have often pointed to real content in the past. Because of this, many fans believe this expansion is more than just a rumor and could be one of the most ambitious additions to the...
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ARC Raiders topped shooter charts this Christmas
Jan 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The growing success of the game points at a significant change in the shooter genre that may impact classic experiences in the future.
The shooter market has radically changed in 2025. ARC Raiders emerged as the top-selling game on Steam during the 2025 holiday season, surpassing long-standing franchise heavyweights such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. According to Steam's weekly sales charts, ARC Raiders claimed the number-one spot for the week ending December 30, highlighting a notable shift in player interest toward innovative shooter experiences.
While Battlefield 6 remained a strong contender, landing just...
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Two free games are available for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store now
Jan 2, 2026, 4:00 AM
manhkbrady
Free Games
Ended
Through January 8th, the Epic Games Store is giving away Wildgate: Standard Edition and Total War: Three Kingdoms at no cost.
The new year has arrived, and Epic Games Store is commemorating it by offering not just one, but two games as part of its Holiday Giveaway. The platform had an impressive lineup of fantastic free games over the previous two weeks, including popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Sorry We’re Closed, Disco Elysium, and others. Its grand finale might be the most exciting yet, as the latest holiday freebies comprise Wildgate and Total War: Three Kingdoms. PC gamers...
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MiSide: Zero gets a surprise alpha release
Jan 1, 2026, 8:11 PM
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
The developers have been transparent about the alpha’s rough edges, describing the release as a rushed but intentional learning experience.
MiSide: Zero has officially stepped out of the shadows, with a surprise alpha release giving fans their first hands-on experience with a fan-made prequel to the psychological horror hit MiSide. Shadow-dropped on December 29, 2025, the early build is available for free via itch.io and offers a glimpse into events that take place roughly a year before the original game.
Developed by Voidway, a small team led by Kojo and Nick, MiSide: Zero is not an official installment, but it aims to...
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Borderlands 4 Holiday SHiFT codes are ending soon
Dec 30, 2025, 12:16 PM
AlexP
Gaming News
Borderlands 4 Mercenary Day SHiFT codes are ending soon. Redeem Golden Keys and skins now with this quick guide today!
The holiday season in Borderlands 4 is coming to an end, and that means players only have a few days left to redeem the special 12 Days of Mercenary Day SHiFT codes. This yearly event gives out free rewards every day, but most of the Golden Key codes will expire very soon, usually by the end of December. If you have not redeemed them yet, now is the time to act before they are gone for good.
The Mercenary Day SHiFT...
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Nintendo hints at a bold new era for The Legend of Zelda
Dec 29, 2025, 8:23 PM
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
These hints suggest the road ahead may be more surprising and divisive than expected.
Nintendo may be steering The Legend of Zelda series in a direction some fans won’t expect—or necessarily welcome. With Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment now leading the franchise on Nintendo Switch 2, enthusiasm is high but not universal, as players await news of the next mainline installment.
Aonuma Suggests the Spin-Off Could Influence Future Zelda Titles
In a recent interview with 4Gamer, longtime series producer Eiji Aonuma hinted that the new spin-off may play a bigger role in shaping the franchise’s...
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Space Marine 2 Patch 12 Brings New Class and Missions
Dec 29, 2025, 3:10 PM
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Patch 12 introduces a new class, PvE operation, stratagems, and major improvements to Space Marine 2.
Patch 12 represents one of the most ambitious updates yet for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, expanding both gameplay depth and long-term replayability. Rather than focusing solely on balance tweaks, this update introduces new ways to experience combat, reinforces class identity, and broadens the scope of PvE content. It is clearly positioned as a cornerstone update heading into the game’s next content phase.
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Ubisoft faces major security breach in Rainbow Six Siege
Dec 29, 2025, 12:14 PM
AlexP
Gaming News
A major hack hit Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, causing server shutdowns, account issues, and raising concerns across the player community.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege recently suffered a serious security incident that caught both players and the wider gaming community off guard. The hack affected the game’s online systems and quickly spread across matches and player accounts. Many users noticed strange behavior almost at the same time, signaling that something was very wrong behind the scenes. What first looked like a technical glitch soon became clear as a large-scale breach that disrupted normal gameplay.
The core of the incident involved unauthorized...
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Call of Duty on Switch 2 is finally close
Dec 27, 2025, 1:35 AM
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
Microsoft first pledged to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms back in 2023 as part of its 10-year agreement during the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Call of Duty may finally be marching onto Nintendo’s platform after more than a decade away. A new report suggests the first Switch version is nearly finished and gearing up for release within the next few months, marking a major milestone in Microsoft’s commitment to bring the blockbuster franchise to Nintendo players.
A Long-Awaited Return to Nintendo Hardware
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