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17 Jan 2026

Nvidia GPUs Hit by FPS Drops After January Windows Update

Nvidia GPUs experience FPS drops in gaming due to January 2026 Windows Update KB5074109. Users apply fixes to mitigate the impact.

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17 Jan 2026

Epic Games Offers Free Styx Games Ahead of New Release

Epic Games Store offers free Styx titles until 2024-01-22. New entry, Blades of Greed, launches 2024-02-19.

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17 Jan 2026

Hytale Modded to Mimic Minecraft's End by YouTuber

A French YouTuber mods Hytale to recreate Minecraft's The End, mixing elements from both games for fans.

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17 Jan 2026

Brigador Killers Expands Gameplay with Tactical Options

Brigador Killers diversifies gameplay, merging stealth and tactics. Available on itch.io for $25.

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17 Jan 2026

Microsoft Releases Free Windows 10 Update: KB5073724

Microsoft's KB5073724 update for Windows 10 addresses security vulnerabilities and renews Secure Boot certificates.

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17 Jan 2026

Forbidden Solitaire Demo Offers Horror with Card Gameplay

Forbidden Solitaire’s demo, a horror card game, blends 90s aesthetics with strategic play, urging caution to players.

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17 Jan 2026

Bladesong Launches in Early Access with Unique Swordsmithing Features

Bladesong offers a demo for shaping swords, launching in early access on 2024-01-22.

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17 Jan 2026

Disney Removes 14 Classic Games from PC Stores

Disney pulls 14 classic games from PC platforms like Steam, removing titles such as Hercules and Finding Nemo. No explanation provided.

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17 Jan 2026

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220 to the Beta Channel, offering updated features and critical fixes.

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16 Jan 2026

Launches Quarantine Zone with Unique Medical Systems

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check debuts on 2026-01-12. Players act as zombie plague doctors in a repetitive yet engaging simulation.

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16 Jan 2026

Disney Delists 14 Games from Steam, Impacting Preservation

Disney removed 14 PC games from Steam without notice, affecting game preservation enthusiasts.

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16 Jan 2026

Windows 10 Update KB5073724 Enhances Security for Business Users

Microsoft's KB5073724 improves security for Windows 10 ESU users. Key changes include Secure Boot updates and legacy driver removal.

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16 Jan 2026

Hytale Plans Future Controller Support: Current Workarounds

Hypixel Studios plans future controller support for Hytale, aiding Steam Deck play. Current workarounds exist.

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16 Jan 2026

Initial Drift Free on Steam for 48 Hours

RewindApp's Initial Drift Online is free on Steam until January 18. Discover the impacts of this offer on reviews and gameplay.

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16 Jan 2026

Fanatical Introduces Build Your Own Indie Bundle for 2026

Fanatical's Indie Legends BYOB offer lets you create a custom Steam game bundle. Tiered pricing available until 2026-02-19.

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16 Jan 2026

0patch Extends Windows 10 Security Beyond Microsoft Support

0patch provides micropatches for Windows 10 after Microsoft support ended in 2025, offering a security alternative.

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16 Jan 2026

Lovish Set to Launch on Steam with 50+ Levels

LABS Works to release Lovish, a puzzle platformer, on Steam on February 5, featuring 50+ levels and Astalon-style elements.

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15 Jan 2026

Epic Games Store Offers Free Styx Stealth Games

Epic Games Store offers Styx games free until 2023-01-22. Prepare for Styx: Blades of Greed release in February.

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15 Jan 2026

Hytale Now Playable on Steam Deck via Linux Installer

Hytale can now run on Steam Deck using its Linux installer, enhancing compatibility for portable gaming.

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15 Jan 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds DLC May Impact PC Frame Rates

Redditor links Monster Hunter Wilds PC slowdowns to DLC checks. Capcom informed, awaiting response.

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15 Jan 2026

Monster Hunter PC Performance Improved by DLC Workaround

Monster Hunter Wilds runs smoother on PC when all DLC is flagged as owned, per a user-mod solution.

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15 Jan 2026

Bully Online Mod Withdrawn After One Month

Bully Online mod, adding GTA Online features, has been withdrawn. Shutdown unclear; creator Swegta to address this on January 21.

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15 Jan 2026

Styx Demo and Free Games Offered by Nacon

Nacon offers free Styx games on Epic Games Store and a demo for Styx: Blades of Greed, releasing 2026.

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15 Jan 2026

Mod Improves Performance in Monster Hunter Wilds on PC

A player mod greatly boosts Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance by resolving DLC check issues, enhancing gameplay.

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15 Jan 2026

DocJade Deploys Factorio Using 1,250 Floppy Disks with Fluster

DocJade developed Fluster to run Factorio on 1,250 floppies, achieving a unique tech feat with potential archival implications.

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15 Jan 2026

Forza Horizon 6 Might Launch in May 2026

A possible May release for Forza Horizon 6 is hinted in Forza Horizon 5. Details are expected at Xbox Direct on January 22.

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15 Jan 2026

Hytale Introduces RPG Features in Sandbox Gameplay.

Hytale, in early access, adds RPG elements, distinct combat, and crafting, differing from Minecraft.

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15 Jan 2026

Quiz Challenges Gamers on Classic Videogame Cheats

Test your knowledge of classic videogame cheats with this engaging quiz. Explore console commands and secrets from the '90s to the 2010s.

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15 Jan 2026

Hytale Offers More Flexible Refund Policy Than Steam

Hypixel Studios' Hytale provides a four-hour refund window versus Steam's two-hour policy, offering players more evaluation time.

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15 Jan 2026

Microsoft Resolves WinSqlite3 DLL Security Alert

Microsoft addresses false security alerts on WinSqlite3, impacting Windows 10/11 and servers. Updates effective as of 2026-01-13.

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