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Helldivers 2 Introduces Stealth Warfare With Redacted Regiment

20-Jan-2026, 4:52 pm Daniel-D Gaming News

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. ...

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 I_hate_league_of_legends 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...

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...

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...

Hytale improves its world, crafting, and farming in first major update

19-Jan-2026, 11:29 am AlexP Gaming News

Hytale’s first major update improves exploration, crafting, and farming while making the world feel more alive and fun to play.

The first major update for Hytale marks an important step for the game as it continues to grow and improve. This update is not just a small patch, but a wide set of changes aimed at making the experience smoother, more fun, and easier to enjoy for both new and returning players. It focuses on polish, balance, and expanding systems that players use every day. For a game built around creativity and exploration, this update shows a clear effort to...

Valve reveals the full lineup of Steam events scheduled throughout 2026

18-Jan-2026, 5:30 am manhkbrady Gaming News

Valve has just officially unmasked the full schedule for 2026, so you can plan your wallet's survival well in advance.

Valve has unveiled the Steam sale schedule for the latter half of 2026, extending through December and into early January 2027. Given the lineup of major seasonal sales and various smaller themed festivals, it appears our finances will remain quite strained in the near future. These events are a great opportunity to discover new games and take advantage of various discounts. However, if you’re trying to be careful with your spending, it may be worth holding out...

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...

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...

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...

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