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Helldivers 2 Introduces Stealth Warfare With Redacted Regiment

20-Jan-2026, 4:52 pm Daniel-D New Game Releases Gameplay

Helldivers 2’s Redacted Regiment Warbond brings stealth weapons, tactical armor, and new playstyles to the galactic war.

Arrowhead Game Studios continues to expand Helldivers 2 with the release of its newest premium Warbond, Redacted Regiment, marking a notable shift in how players can approach combat. Traditionally known for overwhelming firepower and chaotic explosions, Helldivers 2 now embraces a more tactical side of warfare. This Warbond is designed around stealth, precision, and controlled engagements, giving players more options beyond loud, destructive strategies. ...

MIO: Memories in Orbit shines with its art and atmosphere

20-Jan-2026, 4:00 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

A new entry in the Metroidvania genre that promises exciting action and a unique experience through its beautiful visuals.

MIO: Memories in Orbit is establishing itself as one of the most talked-about Metroidvania releases of the year, earning widespread praise for its artistic ambition and carefully constructed gameplay. Developed by French studio Douze Dixièmes, the game combines genre-familiar mechanics with a strong creative identity, resulting in an experience that feels both comforting to long-time fans and distinctive enough to stand apart in an increasingly competitive field. Amazing visuals and unique art style One of the game's defining strengths is its visual...

Dynasty Warriors: Origins could become a trilogy

20-Jan-2026, 3:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News

Koei Tecmo’s long-running musou franchise may be entering a new era due to teh big success of its latest installment.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins has emerged as one of the most successful and well-received entries in the series in years, revitalizing the brand both commercially and creatively. Released in January 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the game reimagines the early chapters of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms with a stronger narrative focus, refined combat systems, and a more deliberate approach to large-scale warfare. The result has been robust sales and renewed interest from a large...

Titanfall's next sucessor: Introducing Highguard

20-Jan-2026, 12:23 pm OctaneE Gaming News

Master the art of the PvP Raid in Highguard. Command Wardens with arcane spells and Titanfall-style movement in this massive 2026 tactical shooter.

Highguard was introduced as the final announcement of The Game Awards 2025, and now we know more details about it. The game is a brand-new free-to-play PvP raid shooter, currently in development by Wildlight Entertainment. Highguard: Is Wildlight's "PvP Raid Shooter" the Next Big Thing or a Phantom Menace? Because of the fact that the game is developed by a "supergroup" (over 60 veterans from Respawn Entertainment, the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall), the game has immediately become one of the most talked-about shooting...

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

20-Jan-2026, 12:17 pm AlexP Gaming News Release date

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

20-Jan-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

20-Jan-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

20-Jan-2026, 5:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

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

20-Jan-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

19-Jan-2026, 6:18 pm OctaneE 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

19-Jan-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

19-Jan-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...

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