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Forza Horizon 5 shows how open-world racing should be done

16-Jan-2026, 4:14 pm AlexP Gaming News

Forza Horizon 5 delivers fast, fun arcade racing, a huge open world, and sets the stage for exciting Forza Horizon 6 leaks.

Forza Horizon 5 continues to stand tall as one of the most enjoyable arcade driving games available, even years after its launch. The game drops players into a bright, open-world version of Mexico that feels full of life and movement. Wide highways, dusty dirt roads, lush jungles, and busy towns all blend together into a map that encourages exploration. Whether you are racing at top speed or simply cruising to enjoy the view, the world feels inviting and fun to...

Monster Hunter Wilds DLC Bug Sparks Performance Debate

16-Jan-2026, 3:22 pm Daniel-D Gaming News

Monster Hunter Wilds faces backlash as PC performance improves with DLC ownership, revealing a major optimization flaw.

Monster Hunter Wilds has recently faced backlash from PC players due to a strange performance issue linked to downloadable content ownership. Reports suggest that the game runs significantly better when all available DLC is owned or installed, leading to widespread confusion and frustration within the community. What initially sounded like a joke quickly became a serious discussion about optimization and design flaws. ...

Elden Ring Nightreign update buffs weak characters and improves balance

16-Jan-2026, 1:39 pm AlexP Gaming News

A new Elden Ring Nightreign update buffs weaker characters, smooths difficulty, and improves balance for solo and co-op runs.

A new update has arrived for Elden Ring Nightreign, and it brings welcome changes aimed at making the game feel more fair and enjoyable for a wider range of players. The patch focuses mainly on improving characters that were seen as weak choices, following weeks of feedback from players who felt forced to pick only a few strong options to survive longer runs. One of the biggest changes in this update is a general boost to several underused characters. These characters...

Capcom reveals new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay at January showcase

16-Jan-2026, 1:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

As annoucned earlier this week, the latest Resident Evil Showcase has focused on Requiem, revealing many novelites about the upcoming title.

Capcom revealed a substantial new wave of information about Resident Evil Requiem during its Resident Evil Showcase held yesterday, offering a clearer picture of how the next mainline entry in the long-running horror series will play and what players can expect when it launches on February 27, 2026. Coming alongside a major anniversary for the franchise, Resident Evil Requiem aims to merge classic survival horror with modern action design through dual protagonists, expanded difficulty options, and deeper enemy behavior. Many exciting...

Hytale’s early access launch took over Twitch and the internet

16-Jan-2026, 1:25 pm AlexP Gaming News

Hytale’s early access launch drew huge Twitch crowds, sparked player count rumors, and showed how different it really is from Minecraft.

When Hytale finally arrived in early access, it didn’t take long for it to dominate the conversation across the gaming world. After years of waiting, speculation, and trailers, the launch instantly turned into a major online event. One of the clearest signs of that hype came from Twitch, where Hytale became one of the most-watched games on the platform during its first days, pulling in hundreds of thousands of viewers as streamers and players rushed to see what the game...

Not for ordinary builders: Introducing Craftlings

16-Jan-2026, 11:31 am I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Build, automate, and lead your Craftlings in this charming strategy hybrid of Lemmings-style puzzles and city building.

Yesterday, the 15th of January, 2026, ARIANO Games (based in Germany) just released Craftlings. Since its launch, Craftlings has been praised for its "thinky" blend of Lemmings-style management and complex production chains. Let's dive into the content, features, and the core gameplay mechanics that define the game. Craftlings: The Perfect 2026 Blend of Retro Lemmings and Modern Automation Strategy Craftlings is a retro-inspired automation strategy game that took four years to develop. The original working title was known as "The Settlings". ...

No Rest for the Wicked is Getting Co-Op After Beta Feedback

15-Jan-2026, 6:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Moon Studios is finally taking No Rest for the Wicked to the next level by adding multiplayer features.

Moon Studios has confirmed that cooperative multiplayer is coming to No Rest for the Wicked, following a recent beta test that gave players an early look at how shared play would function in the dark fantasy action RPG. The new co-op features are part of a major update currently in development and represent one of the studio's most substantial gameplay additions since the title entered Early Access. The upcoming co-op mode allows multiple players to adventure together in the game's brutal,...

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves unveils Season 2 DLCs

15-Jan-2026, 2:15 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

The community has requested the addition of new and iconic fighters and SNK is happy to obligue.

SNK has officially announced the second season of downloadable content (DLC) for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, introducing a schedule that will bring one new fighter to the game each month throughout the first half of 2026. The Season 2 DLC lineup will kick off with a mix of returning fan favorites and iconic characters from the Fatal Fury universe. SNK has confirmed that this year’s plan is designed to keep the game fresh for both casual players and competitive...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons surprises players with its big 3.0 update

15-Jan-2026, 11:40 am AlexP Gaming News

A surprise early 3.0 update adds a resort hotel, island specialities, and Slumber Island to refresh Animal Crossing life.

Nintendo surprised fans by releasing the Big 3.0 Update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons one day earlier than expected, catching players off guard and instantly bringing many of them back to their islands. The early launch created a wave of excitement, especially because this update adds brand-new systems instead of small fixes. Version 3.0 feels designed to refresh daily play while giving long-time players new reasons to stay invested. One of the biggest additions is the Resort Hotel, a new place...

Gamblers Table turns risk and probability into a strategic roguelike

15-Jan-2026, 10:37 am AlexP Gaming News

Gamblers Table is a strategic roguelike where cards, dice, and probability shape every risky decision and keep each run tense.

Sitting down with Gamblers Table feels less like starting a traditional video game and more like entering a quiet mental duel with chance itself. The game strips away long tutorials and flashy effects and places you straight into a world where every move has weight. From the very first run, it makes one thing clear: this is a game about choices, not speed, and about understanding risk rather than avoiding it. The main idea behind the game is simple on the...

GTA 5 mods go official as Rockstar launches a creator marketplace

14-Jan-2026, 5:37 pm AlexP Gaming News

Rockstar launches an official mod marketplace for GTA 5, letting select creators sell custom content with more planned later.

Rockstar Games has officially taken a big step into the world of creator-driven content by launching an official user-generated content marketplace for mods. This new system allows approved creators to sell their work in a more structured and supported way, instead of relying on unofficial websites or private deals. It marks a clear change in Rockstar’s long-standing relationship with modding and shows a growing interest in turning community creativity into a long-term part of its ecosystem. For now, this marketplace is...

Diablo IV introduces "The Tower" and leaderboards beta

14-Jan-2026, 3:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Players can now test their skill in a new dungeon and compete against others for the first spot in global leaderboards.

Blizzard Entertainment has released a major update for Diablo IV, unveiling The Tower, a challenging multi-level dungeon, alongside a beta version of global leaderboards. The update, part of Patch 2.5.2 and available as of January 12, 2026, is designed to enhance competitive play and offer players a new activity during the Season of Divine Intervention. A High-Stakes Dungeon and Leaderboards Return The Tower is a timed, multi-floor dungeon that emphasizes speed, efficiency, and tactical gameplay. Players navigate floors packed with challenging enemies, collecting...