Game Pass Kicks Off 2026 With Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village
Xbox Game Pass is starting 2026 with two major titles. Star Wars Outlaws arrives on January 13, followed by Resident Evil Village on January 20 for subscribers.
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Bond Game’s PC Specs Are Shockingly Low, But There’s a Catch
Hitman developer IO Interactive has revealed the PC requirements for its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. The specs are remarkably low, but a key partnership hints at a bigger graphical push for high-end systems.
Razer’s wild new gaming chair has haptics and speakers built in
Razer has unveiled Project Madison, a concept gaming chair that integrates its previous haptic and audio products. It combines the Sensa haptics from the $230 Freyja cushions with the 5.1 sound from the $300 Clio speaker headrest into a Razer Iskur V2 X chair frame. The goal is to create a single, u
Arc Raiders Confirms Aggression-Based Matchmaking is Real
The developers of Arc Raiders have confirmed a quiet but significant change to the game’s matchmaking. Players are now being sorted based on their propensity for PvP aggression, not just skill or squad size.
GeForce Now’s January 2026 haul is a weird, wonderful mix
Nvidia is kicking off 2026 with a fresh batch of games for its GeForce Now cloud service. The January update brings 14 titles, including some powered by the latest RTX 5080 servers, while new usage restrictions start to apply.
Ex-Rockstar Director Praises Larian’s Bold Move Away From Baldur’s Gate
Obbe Vermeij, a former technical director at Rockstar North, has commended Larian Studios for deciding not to make Baldur’s Gate 4. He calls the move “risky” and “bold,” noting it’s far easier to keep milking a successful franchise. Vermeij speaks from experience, having left Rockstar after working
Nintendo’s 2026 Looks Packed, But Where’s Mario?
According to TechRadar, Nintendo’s Switch 2 momentum is set to continue into 2026 with a packed schedule of exclusives and surprising third-party support. The big mystery? A new 3D Mario game to coincide with the 2026 movie sequel.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is getting a Switch 2 Edition, according to a leak
A listing from the PEGI ratings board has revealed a “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” for Pikmin 3 Deluxe. This follows a pattern of Nintendo re-releasing enhanced ports of older Switch and Wii U games for its new console. The upgrade will likely cost around $20 for better performance.
Nintendo Switch 2 Might Ditch Hated “Game-Key Cards”
A major complaint about the Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting addressed. Publisher Inin Games is switching its physical release of *R-Type Dimensions III* from a Game-Key Card to a real cartridge, citing new, cheaper cartridge options from Nintendo.
Larian’s next RPG will probably hit early access, just like Baldur’s Gate 3
According to Polygon, Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke says the studio will “most likely” release its next game, Divinity, in early access. The team wants to recreate the success of Baldur’s Gate 3’s early access period, which ran from 2020 to the game’s full launch in 2023.