First up: six games got the axe. Yeah, canceled. DEAD. That includes the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, the one that’s been teased for a decade like gamers’ patience was an infinite resource.

If you were wondering whether 2026 would start off calmly for the gaming industry… it absolutely did not. January has been a cocktail of studio shakeups, shiny new hardware, AI creeping into everything with a power button, and the eternal waiting game for titles that may or may not exist anymore. Let’s break down what’s actually dominating the conversation right now.

Arc Raiders exploded onto the scene when it launched on October 30, 2025 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, quickly pulling huge player numbers and selling millions of copies, estimates now say it’s hit over 12 million sold worldwide since launch.

Revving into release on May 19, 2026   Remember how Forza Horizon 5  had you blasting through Mexico like it was an open-world amusement park on wheels? Well, buckle up, the sequel is setting its GPS for Japan , and it’s shaping up to be the craziest Horizon Festival yet. Welcome to Horizon… Japan Forza Horizon 6 has officially shifted continents (and vibes), bringing the series to Japan for the first time. Expect a sprawling world packed with neon city streets, rural mountai

It’s the oldest argument in gaming since someone first rage-quit Halo with a broken controller: Controller or mouse & keyboard?  Which one actually rules? Which one gets the W? And most importantly, which one makes you look less bad  to your squad? Let’s break it down with some real talk, a couple of popular cross-play games, and reasons both sides think  they’re right. The Basics: What’s the Actual Difference? There are two main contenders in today’s cross-platform world: Co

Let’s be honest. Walk into any gamer’s cave (or living room battle station), and you’ll see this pattern: a monster PC that could render the Matrix … but they’re still rocking a 60Hz 1080p panel that looks like it came free with a Dell desktop in 2012. Why do we obsess over GPUs like they’re sacred relics, yet treat monitors like optional accessories from 2005? Your RTX 4090 ( This means you King Chopper ) deserves a throne, you know, something classy like a good  display to

So, hold onto your dog tags and energy drinks, Battlefield fans: Season 2 of Battlefield 6 isn’t launching on time . Instead of dropping in late January like it was supposed to, Battlefield Studios  and EA have pushed the start date back to February 17, 2026 . Yep, nearly a whole extra month of waiting while the devs go full “Michelangelo polishing the David.” “We’ve made the decision to extend Season 1 and delay the launch of Season 2 to February 17.” “This additional time a

Streaming gameplay live has become a popular way for gamers to share their experiences, build communities, and even generate income. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your streaming setup, understanding the essentials of gameplay streaming is crucial. This guide will walk you through the key components and best practices to help you start streaming your gameplay effectively. Setting Up Your Gameplay Streaming Environment Creating a comfortable and efficient str

PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) was once the king of battle royale , the OG winner chicken dinner you’d brag about in squads. But at this point? It’s more like the shop that refuses to fix its busted door. 1. Cheaters Everywhere, Literally Millions PUBG doesn’t just have  a cheating problem. It’s banned over 3.2 million cheaters in 2023 alone , a 33% increase from the year before, and that’s just one snapshot. That’s not some tiny little batch, we’re talking millions  of

Artificial intelligence doesn’t just use  RAM. It consumes  it. Training models, Needs RAM. Running models locally, Needs more RAM. Running multiple AI systems at once? Congrats, your system just blacked out like it saw its own price tag. Tech companies are shoveling obscene amounts of memory into: Data centers GPUs AI clusters Servers that cost more than your car, your house, and your dignity combined And that demand doesn’t stay in the cloud. It ripples outward  into consum

Let’s talk about the other  side of AI in gaming, the part where developers looked at generative art tools and said, “What if we sold this?” And then the internet said, “What if we noticed?” Because oh boy… people noticed. The Rise of AI Art in Games (AKA: “It’ll Be Fine, Probably”) Game devs started using AI art for: In-game posters, paintings, textures Trading cards, cosmetics, loading screens Store assets, splash art, promo images Even paid DLC  content At first, it made s

For decades, game development has been equal parts creativity, caffeine abuse, and yelling at code that worked yesterday . Now AI has kicked the door in like, “Hey, what if we made this faster, cheaper, and slightly terrifying?” AI isn’t just a buzzword slapped on a press release anymore. It’s actively writing dialogue, generating art, designing levels, balancing gameplay, testing bugs, and yes, helping people like you  build games without needing a studio the size of Ubisoft

Let’s cut the fluff, 2026 is not here to mess around. From survival horror that’ll make you sleep with the lights on, to sprawling RPGs that’ll consume your entire weekend, here’s what actually  matters: Resident Evil Requiem Early 2026 kicks off with a bang courtesy of Capcom’s latest survival horror, Resident Evil Requiem . Expect tense corridors, grotesque enemies, and a fusion of first-person and third-person action that could reinvent how we scream into our headsets. Th

If you somehow missed the memo while stuck in a bunker, ARC Raiders is a third-person extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios that launched October 30, 2025. It blends PvPvE combat with cooperative team play, letting you fight both hostile AI and other squads while trying to grab loot and get out alive.

Once upon a time, video games were made by people who actually liked video games. Wild concept, I know

The wildest game rumor in history might actually be turning into a game. Let’s cut the chase: for decades, Half-Life 3  has been the ultimate gaming unicorn, talked about on forums, whispered in basements, and turned into jokes about Valve not knowing how to count to three. GameStop even made a promo out of it. Yeah. It’s been that long. Tom's Hardware But guess what? The rumor mill is firing up again , and this time it’s louder than a headcrab screaming at a barnacle. Buckle

If you’ve been gaming longer than five minutes, you’ve heard the whispers: “Bro, there’s no way his recoil is that  perfect.”“Aim assist doesn’t do that .”“Skill issue.” (Sure, Chad.) Enter the Cronus Zen  (often miscalled Kronos  because gamers love chaos). It’s one of the most controversial pieces of hardware in modern gaming, and yeah, it’s a big reason competitive integrity feels like it’s on life support. Let’s break down what it is, how it works, why it’s almost impossi

Back in the golden age of 1776 Gaming (yes, I’m biased, fight me), we could rent a server, run it ourselves, slap our name on it, and grow something real. A place. A home. A server people recognized. People joined because they knew what they were getting: familiar rules, familiar faces, organized game nights, and admins who actually gave a damn. Fast-forward to Battlefield 6 and its shiny new Portal system, and somehow we’ve gone backwards.

So yeah, EA, the corporate overlord that publishes BF6 is actually being taken private in a massive $55 billion acquisition by a consortium that includes Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, private equity giant Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners

EA’s Javelin anti-cheat has blocked millions of attempts and forced a lot of cheat providers offline. It’s not perfect, but it’s doing more than some other big shooters right now.