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Oof — Steam Machine could top $1,000.
Czech retailer Smarty allegedly leaked source-code prices: 512GB 19,826 CZK (~$950), 2TB 22,305 CZK (~$1,068).
After Smarty's 17% margin estimates: ~$811/$913.
Valve confirms no subsidized MSRP.
Czech retailer Smarty allegedly leaked source-code prices: 512GB 19,826 CZK (~$950), 2TB 22,305 CZK (~$1,068).
After Smarty's 17% margin estimates: ~$811/$913.
Valve confirms no subsidized MSRP.
January 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Oof — Steam Machine could top $1,000.
Czech retailer Smarty allegedly leaked source-code prices: 512GB 19,826 CZK (~$950), 2TB 22,305 CZK (~$1,068).
After Smarty's 17% margin estimates: ~$811/$913.
Valve confirms no subsidized MSRP.
Czech retailer Smarty allegedly leaked source-code prices: 512GB 19,826 CZK (~$950), 2TB 22,305 CZK (~$1,068).
After Smarty's 17% margin estimates: ~$811/$913.
Valve confirms no subsidized MSRP.
Hot take: Critics are missing the point — Fallout Season 2 on Prime nails the franchise's goofy, dark humor.
Veterans on Reddit say the show captures the games' delightfully ridiculous spirit, and new viewers can jump in and have a blast.
Veterans on Reddit say the show captures the games' delightfully ridiculous spirit, and new viewers can jump in and have a blast.
January 11, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Hot take: Critics are missing the point — Fallout Season 2 on Prime nails the franchise's goofy, dark humor.
Veterans on Reddit say the show captures the games' delightfully ridiculous spirit, and new viewers can jump in and have a blast.
Veterans on Reddit say the show captures the games' delightfully ridiculous spirit, and new viewers can jump in and have a blast.
Craving discovery?
These open-world RPGs make exploration addictive: The Witcher 3, Skyrim, Elden Ring, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Fallout 4 — handcrafted worlds, rare rewards, surprises galore.
These open-world RPGs make exploration addictive: The Witcher 3, Skyrim, Elden Ring, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Fallout 4 — handcrafted worlds, rare rewards, surprises galore.
January 11, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Craving discovery?
These open-world RPGs make exploration addictive: The Witcher 3, Skyrim, Elden Ring, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Fallout 4 — handcrafted worlds, rare rewards, surprises galore.
These open-world RPGs make exploration addictive: The Witcher 3, Skyrim, Elden Ring, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Fallout 4 — handcrafted worlds, rare rewards, surprises galore.
Detroit: Become Human - once a PS4 exclusive - has hit 15M sales after 7 years.
A holiday Steam fire sale (as low as $3.99) moved 1M+ copies and set Steam concurrency records.
Quantic Dream now eyes Star Wars: Eclipse & Spellcasters Chronicles.
A holiday Steam fire sale (as low as $3.99) moved 1M+ copies and set Steam concurrency records.
Quantic Dream now eyes Star Wars: Eclipse & Spellcasters Chronicles.
January 11, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Detroit: Become Human - once a PS4 exclusive - has hit 15M sales after 7 years.
A holiday Steam fire sale (as low as $3.99) moved 1M+ copies and set Steam concurrency records.
Quantic Dream now eyes Star Wars: Eclipse & Spellcasters Chronicles.
A holiday Steam fire sale (as low as $3.99) moved 1M+ copies and set Steam concurrency records.
Quantic Dream now eyes Star Wars: Eclipse & Spellcasters Chronicles.
Atomic Heart is coming to Reverse: 1999 — crossover hype!
There's a ranked heroes tier guide, new Assassin's Creed content, and Humble Choice's Oct 2025 bundle (Atomic Heart, V Rising, System Shock Remake & more) for $14.99/month.
There's a ranked heroes tier guide, new Assassin's Creed content, and Humble Choice's Oct 2025 bundle (Atomic Heart, V Rising, System Shock Remake & more) for $14.99/month.
January 11, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Atomic Heart is coming to Reverse: 1999 — crossover hype!
There's a ranked heroes tier guide, new Assassin's Creed content, and Humble Choice's Oct 2025 bundle (Atomic Heart, V Rising, System Shock Remake & more) for $14.99/month.
There's a ranked heroes tier guide, new Assassin's Creed content, and Humble Choice's Oct 2025 bundle (Atomic Heart, V Rising, System Shock Remake & more) for $14.99/month.
Hidden third‑person in Cyberpunk 2077 = nightmare fuel.
Modders unlocked a camera that exposes broken animations: necks unhinge during takedowns, V Naruto‑runs through Night City, katana and crouch moves glitch wildly.
Modders unlocked a camera that exposes broken animations: necks unhinge during takedowns, V Naruto‑runs through Night City, katana and crouch moves glitch wildly.
January 11, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Hidden third‑person in Cyberpunk 2077 = nightmare fuel.
Modders unlocked a camera that exposes broken animations: necks unhinge during takedowns, V Naruto‑runs through Night City, katana and crouch moves glitch wildly.
Modders unlocked a camera that exposes broken animations: necks unhinge during takedowns, V Naruto‑runs through Night City, katana and crouch moves glitch wildly.
Scandal: Thailand's Warasin Naphat (Tokyogurl) never actually played — she screen-shared a remote player (Cheerio) at the 2025 SEA Games Arena of Valor.
Expelled, team withdrew, contract terminated and RoV Esports banned her for life.
Legal action follows.
Expelled, team withdrew, contract terminated and RoV Esports banned her for life.
Legal action follows.
January 11, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Scandal: Thailand's Warasin Naphat (Tokyogurl) never actually played — she screen-shared a remote player (Cheerio) at the 2025 SEA Games Arena of Valor.
Expelled, team withdrew, contract terminated and RoV Esports banned her for life.
Legal action follows.
Expelled, team withdrew, contract terminated and RoV Esports banned her for life.
Legal action follows.
Venice has never looked better — a UE5 fan demo reimagines Assassin’s Creed II and it’s gorgeous.
Digital Dreams’ Venice walkaround wows (static NPCs), and fans are begging Ubisoft for an official remake.
AC4 remake rumors still float.
Digital Dreams’ Venice walkaround wows (static NPCs), and fans are begging Ubisoft for an official remake.
AC4 remake rumors still float.
January 11, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Venice has never looked better — a UE5 fan demo reimagines Assassin’s Creed II and it’s gorgeous.
Digital Dreams’ Venice walkaround wows (static NPCs), and fans are begging Ubisoft for an official remake.
AC4 remake rumors still float.
Digital Dreams’ Venice walkaround wows (static NPCs), and fans are begging Ubisoft for an official remake.
AC4 remake rumors still float.
ARC Raiders players are editing local config files for unfair advantages - it's on video.
Devs will fix the out-of-map glitch and other exploits in an anti-cheat update.
Plus: Blue Prince & Death Stranding 2 get AIAS nods. #gaming
Devs will fix the out-of-map glitch and other exploits in an anti-cheat update.
Plus: Blue Prince & Death Stranding 2 get AIAS nods. #gaming
January 11, 2026 at 4:48 AM
ARC Raiders players are editing local config files for unfair advantages - it's on video.
Devs will fix the out-of-map glitch and other exploits in an anti-cheat update.
Plus: Blue Prince & Death Stranding 2 get AIAS nods. #gaming
Devs will fix the out-of-map glitch and other exploits in an anti-cheat update.
Plus: Blue Prince & Death Stranding 2 get AIAS nods. #gaming
Avengers: Doomsday may skip most of the OG Guardians — Quill pops up in leaked art, Rocket’s new crew could show in Secret Wars, while Drax, Gamora & Mantis are reportedly out.
Star‑Lord teased to return and RDJ’s back. #MCU
Star‑Lord teased to return and RDJ’s back. #MCU
January 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Avengers: Doomsday may skip most of the OG Guardians — Quill pops up in leaked art, Rocket’s new crew could show in Secret Wars, while Drax, Gamora & Mantis are reportedly out.
Star‑Lord teased to return and RDJ’s back. #MCU
Star‑Lord teased to return and RDJ’s back. #MCU
'A lot of Helldivers will die' — Arrowhead CEO teases deadly foes, new maps & 2026 updates for Helldivers 2.
No Helldivers 3 planned.
Devs want a non-spoiler roadmap and hinted at more vehicles + Stratagem customization. #Helldivers2
No Helldivers 3 planned.
Devs want a non-spoiler roadmap and hinted at more vehicles + Stratagem customization. #Helldivers2
January 11, 2026 at 1:47 AM
'A lot of Helldivers will die' — Arrowhead CEO teases deadly foes, new maps & 2026 updates for Helldivers 2.
No Helldivers 3 planned.
Devs want a non-spoiler roadmap and hinted at more vehicles + Stratagem customization. #Helldivers2
No Helldivers 3 planned.
Devs want a non-spoiler roadmap and hinted at more vehicles + Stratagem customization. #Helldivers2
New 'Taunts' mod brings attitude to RDR2: Arthur & John get 2,000+ handpicked voice lines to taunt injured, fleeing or dying NPCs — provokes enemies.
Free on NexusMods; restores unused audio to make encounters pop.
Free on NexusMods; restores unused audio to make encounters pop.
January 11, 2026 at 1:18 AM
New 'Taunts' mod brings attitude to RDR2: Arthur & John get 2,000+ handpicked voice lines to taunt injured, fleeing or dying NPCs — provokes enemies.
Free on NexusMods; restores unused audio to make encounters pop.
Free on NexusMods; restores unused audio to make encounters pop.
Riften gets a free glow-up: 'City of Crossed Daggers' adds a new district with 6 buildings (bank, bakery, tailor, Talos temple if Stormcloaks hold it), 27 NPCs, 3 quests, new gear and visuals — makes Riften feel alive.
Mod by marijn191.
Mod by marijn191.
January 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Riften gets a free glow-up: 'City of Crossed Daggers' adds a new district with 6 buildings (bank, bakery, tailor, Talos temple if Stormcloaks hold it), 27 NPCs, 3 quests, new gear and visuals — makes Riften feel alive.
Mod by marijn191.
Mod by marijn191.
Don't sleep on Bongo Cat - a free Steam hit where cats play bongos.
Released Mar 5, 2025, devs Marcel Zurawka & Julius added a free update with co-op for up to 100 players.
Overwhelmingly Positive.
Download now. #IndieGame
Released Mar 5, 2025, devs Marcel Zurawka & Julius added a free update with co-op for up to 100 players.
Overwhelmingly Positive.
Download now. #IndieGame
January 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Don't sleep on Bongo Cat - a free Steam hit where cats play bongos.
Released Mar 5, 2025, devs Marcel Zurawka & Julius added a free update with co-op for up to 100 players.
Overwhelmingly Positive.
Download now. #IndieGame
Released Mar 5, 2025, devs Marcel Zurawka & Julius added a free update with co-op for up to 100 players.
Overwhelmingly Positive.
Download now. #IndieGame
Brace yourself: Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 lands on PC Feb 18 (Steam/Epic) — consoles in the months ahead.
Huggy Wuggy's hunting you as you face the puppet master with new GrabPack tools, devious puzzles, and factory secrets. #Poppy
Huggy Wuggy's hunting you as you face the puppet master with new GrabPack tools, devious puzzles, and factory secrets. #Poppy
January 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Brace yourself: Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 lands on PC Feb 18 (Steam/Epic) — consoles in the months ahead.
Huggy Wuggy's hunting you as you face the puppet master with new GrabPack tools, devious puzzles, and factory secrets. #Poppy
Huggy Wuggy's hunting you as you face the puppet master with new GrabPack tools, devious puzzles, and factory secrets. #Poppy
Stardew sunsets get a glow-up: Dynamic Dusk (HanzCagarion & ZeroXPatch) unhooks 6PM — sunsets can hit 4–8PM (summer 6–8:30, winter 3:30–5), fade slowly over hours, and are configurable.
Download on Nexus Mods (PC). #StardewValley
Download on Nexus Mods (PC). #StardewValley
January 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Stardew sunsets get a glow-up: Dynamic Dusk (HanzCagarion & ZeroXPatch) unhooks 6PM — sunsets can hit 4–8PM (summer 6–8:30, winter 3:30–5), fade slowly over hours, and are configurable.
Download on Nexus Mods (PC). #StardewValley
Download on Nexus Mods (PC). #StardewValley
Need Rotor blueprints in StarRupture?
We mapped every spawn with exact map coordinates — follow the guide and snag them fast.
Bonus: StarRupture Early Access on Steam is $15.99 (normally $19.99).
We mapped every spawn with exact map coordinates — follow the guide and snag them fast.
Bonus: StarRupture Early Access on Steam is $15.99 (normally $19.99).
January 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Need Rotor blueprints in StarRupture?
We mapped every spawn with exact map coordinates — follow the guide and snag them fast.
Bonus: StarRupture Early Access on Steam is $15.99 (normally $19.99).
We mapped every spawn with exact map coordinates — follow the guide and snag them fast.
Bonus: StarRupture Early Access on Steam is $15.99 (normally $19.99).
Breaking: Larian Studios reverses plans to use generative AI for concept art, saying it’s already “world-class” without the tech.
They’ll limit AI use and stick to turn‑based Divinity with early access plans. #GameDev
They’ll limit AI use and stick to turn‑based Divinity with early access plans. #GameDev
January 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Breaking: Larian Studios reverses plans to use generative AI for concept art, saying it’s already “world-class” without the tech.
They’ll limit AI use and stick to turn‑based Divinity with early access plans. #GameDev
They’ll limit AI use and stick to turn‑based Divinity with early access plans. #GameDev
Still brilliant: Burnout Paradise Remastered — Platinum #7 (earned 2 Apr 2018).
The 2008 magic holds: instant online lobbies, sublime handling, jam‑packed Paradise City, epic crashes & soundtrack.
Trophies easy—except one online meet‑up.
The 2008 magic holds: instant online lobbies, sublime handling, jam‑packed Paradise City, epic crashes & soundtrack.
Trophies easy—except one online meet‑up.
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Still brilliant: Burnout Paradise Remastered — Platinum #7 (earned 2 Apr 2018).
The 2008 magic holds: instant online lobbies, sublime handling, jam‑packed Paradise City, epic crashes & soundtrack.
Trophies easy—except one online meet‑up.
The 2008 magic holds: instant online lobbies, sublime handling, jam‑packed Paradise City, epic crashes & soundtrack.
Trophies easy—except one online meet‑up.
Run, V, RUN!
Free fan mod “Running Man” adds 3 sprint perks to Cyberpunk 2077 — double sprint, sprint in any direction, and melee while sprinting.
PC-only — grab it now on NexusMods and speed up Night City. #Cyberpunk2077 #mods
Free fan mod “Running Man” adds 3 sprint perks to Cyberpunk 2077 — double sprint, sprint in any direction, and melee while sprinting.
PC-only — grab it now on NexusMods and speed up Night City. #Cyberpunk2077 #mods
January 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Run, V, RUN!
Free fan mod “Running Man” adds 3 sprint perks to Cyberpunk 2077 — double sprint, sprint in any direction, and melee while sprinting.
PC-only — grab it now on NexusMods and speed up Night City. #Cyberpunk2077 #mods
Free fan mod “Running Man” adds 3 sprint perks to Cyberpunk 2077 — double sprint, sprint in any direction, and melee while sprinting.
PC-only — grab it now on NexusMods and speed up Night City. #Cyberpunk2077 #mods
Wolfenstein 3 could be real - Jez Corden and Kotaku report MachineGames is working on it.
Studio teasers, a fall 2025 hint and an Amazon TV tie‑in (plus Bethesda’s 2026 anniversary) make a reveal feel likely.
Studio teasers, a fall 2025 hint and an Amazon TV tie‑in (plus Bethesda’s 2026 anniversary) make a reveal feel likely.
January 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Wolfenstein 3 could be real - Jez Corden and Kotaku report MachineGames is working on it.
Studio teasers, a fall 2025 hint and an Amazon TV tie‑in (plus Bethesda’s 2026 anniversary) make a reveal feel likely.
Studio teasers, a fall 2025 hint and an Amazon TV tie‑in (plus Bethesda’s 2026 anniversary) make a reveal feel likely.
Big scare: Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 — Broken Things — hits PC Feb 18, 2026; consoles follow months later.
Devs dropped a gory teaser showing Experiment 1006 (Prototype), new areas, tortured denizens, puzzles & new GrabPack tools. #PoppyPlaytime
Devs dropped a gory teaser showing Experiment 1006 (Prototype), new areas, tortured denizens, puzzles & new GrabPack tools. #PoppyPlaytime
January 10, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Big scare: Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 — Broken Things — hits PC Feb 18, 2026; consoles follow months later.
Devs dropped a gory teaser showing Experiment 1006 (Prototype), new areas, tortured denizens, puzzles & new GrabPack tools. #PoppyPlaytime
Devs dropped a gory teaser showing Experiment 1006 (Prototype), new areas, tortured denizens, puzzles & new GrabPack tools. #PoppyPlaytime
The Sims says values are unchanged despite EA's pending $55B sale to Saudi-backed owners.
Team vows inclusivity and single-player will continue; Project Rene is now mobile-first.
Some creators quit and Sims Mobile shuts Jan 20.
Team vows inclusivity and single-player will continue; Project Rene is now mobile-first.
Some creators quit and Sims Mobile shuts Jan 20.
January 10, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The Sims says values are unchanged despite EA's pending $55B sale to Saudi-backed owners.
Team vows inclusivity and single-player will continue; Project Rene is now mobile-first.
Some creators quit and Sims Mobile shuts Jan 20.
Team vows inclusivity and single-player will continue; Project Rene is now mobile-first.
Some creators quit and Sims Mobile shuts Jan 20.
Full voice acting, no AI: the Stardew Voices mod (by Shannon “Shpoobie” Hobby) now voices every single line for all 12 romanceable Stardew Valley characters.
It's free to download — donations optional.
Hearing it is wild. #StardewValley
It's free to download — donations optional.
Hearing it is wild. #StardewValley
January 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Full voice acting, no AI: the Stardew Voices mod (by Shannon “Shpoobie” Hobby) now voices every single line for all 12 romanceable Stardew Valley characters.
It's free to download — donations optional.
Hearing it is wild. #StardewValley
It's free to download — donations optional.
Hearing it is wild. #StardewValley
Puzzle fans: award-winning puzzle game Stip is coming to Steam in 2026, SixtyFour announced.
Get ready for brain-teasing levels on PC — stay tuned for release details!
Get ready for brain-teasing levels on PC — stay tuned for release details!
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Puzzle fans: award-winning puzzle game Stip is coming to Steam in 2026, SixtyFour announced.
Get ready for brain-teasing levels on PC — stay tuned for release details!
Get ready for brain-teasing levels on PC — stay tuned for release details!