ASUS products may see “price adjustments” next week

If you thought we left the term “price hike” behind in 2025, think again. Not even three days into 2026, and it looks like we may have our first official price hike, this one coming to ASUS products, including, potentially, the already expensive ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds released last year. Additionally, … Read more

Why you should start over in 2026

It's been almost 16 years since Rockstar Games was first released Red Dead Redemptionthe studio's ambitious open world western. Red Dead Redemption released to widespread critical acclaim, stood tall as one of the highest-rated games of 2010, and won Game of the Year at the Spike VGAs, which were the forerunners of today's Game Awards. … Read more

Helldivers 2's “Megamaps” will live or die by one feature

Helldivers 2 is on the cusp of its second anniversary, and as the four-player team-based shooter continues to evolve, Arrowhead Game Studios creative director Johan Pilestedt has revealed that “megamaps” could be in the game's future. During a Q&A on the official Helldivers 2 Discord, Pilestedt offered some insight into the direction developers hope to … Read more

Best Local Co-Op Games On PS Plus

PlayStation Plus Extra has done a pretty good job of establishing itself as a cornerstone of the gaming scene, to the point that it is now regarded as a worthwhile subscription service that can cover most people’s needs. Along with the occasional Day 1 release, the platform has hundreds upon hundreds of games spread across … Read more

Non-RPG Open-World game that feels like RPG game

For whatever reason, most open world games tend to be RPGs with deep customization options, epic stories, loot and quests. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a classic example, while something similar Cyberpunk 2077 is a more recent example. Then there are open world games that have RPG elements without as many intricately intertwined systems. … Read more

Toby Fox comments on Deltarune Chapter 5 Release Date

Toby Fox has officially shared more details about when the long-awaited Delta rune Chapter 5 will be released, confirming that it will launch sometime in 2026. The follow-up to the mega-popular Undertale has seen plenty of excitement from fans as developer Toby Fox has slowly dropped more of the game. Demos of Delta runeThe first … Read more

The Alters lost out at the Game Awards, but Alex Jordan says its impact has only just begun

The Alters occupied an unusual space among the nominees at The Game Awards this year. Listed alongside more conventional strategy and simulation titles, 11-Bit Studio's sci-fi management game didn't quite fit into the Best Sim/Strategy Game category, and that tug of war between expectation and execution has always defined it. The game ultimately didn't win, … Read more

2 major PS5 games releasing in January 2026 are free to play

PlayStation 5 players looking for new free-to-play games in January should mark their calendars for 2XKO and Highguard. PlayStation 5 is home to all kinds of free-to-play games, including heavy hitters like Fortnite and Marvel Rivals. Those who sign up for PlayStation Plus get even more “freebies” thanks to the free games given away as … Read more