Apps & Games news for Desktop

06 Jan 2026

Escape From Tarkov Tightens Terminal Mission Rules

Escape From Tarkov's Terminal mission sees stricter extraction rules, diverging from player requests for a simplified process.

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06 Jan 2026

Warhorse Studios Explores Unreal Engine for New Projects

Warhorse Studios hints at new projects with Unreal Engine, shifting away from CryEngine. Potential for diverse settings.

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06 Jan 2026

Wildgate and Total War: Three Kingdoms Free on Epic Games Store

Wildgate, an extraction shooter by Moonshot Games, is free on Epic Games Store until 2024-01-08. Claim now for an exciting gaming experience.

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06 Jan 2026

StarRupture Offers Early Access Discount for 2026 Launch

StarRupture by Creepy Jar launches in early access on 2026-01-06 with a 20% discount.

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06 Jan 2026

Hytale's World Generation V2 Set to Transform Gameplay

Hytale's new world generation debuts soon, offering players customizable, procedural landscapes. Impact expected in gaming innovation.

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06 Jan 2026

FlyOOBE Enhances AI Removal in Windows 11

FlyOOBE updates expand AI debloating options for Windows 11, introducing version 2.4 with new features and user risks.

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06 Jan 2026

Microsoft Turns Windows into AI Agents Hub

Microsoft revamps Windows for AI agents on 2026-01-05, enhancing productivity. Key changes include Agent 365 and Azure integrations.

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06 Jan 2026

Hackers Disrupt Siege X Again with Bogus Bans

Hackers infiltrate Siege X, send false ban messages to players, impacting gameplay and server stability.

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06 Jan 2026

New PC Games Usher in Crab-Themed Adventures

This week's PC game releases feature crab-centric gameplay, diverse worlds, and a challenge to traditional genres.

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06 Jan 2026

Hollow Knight Silksong Wins Game of the Year with 43.8 Million Votes

Hollow Knight Silksong secures Steam's Game of the Year title with 43.8 million votes, reflecting strong player support. An expansion is upcoming.

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06 Jan 2026

Quake Brutalist Jam III Expands with 77 New Maps

Quake Brutalist Jam III adds 77 maps, new weapons, and enemies, overhauling Quake's look and feel.

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06 Jan 2026

Silksong Wins Game of the Year at 2025 Steam Awards

Hollow Knight: Silksong wins Game of the Year and Best Game You Suck At at 2025 Steam Awards. Highlights indie success amidst AAA titles.

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06 Jan 2026

Billie's Wheelie Now Free on Steam Until 2026-01-10

Billie's Wheelie, an adventure racing platformer, is free on Steam until 2026-01-10. A limited-time offer with co-op play, set to delight players.

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06 Jan 2026

Retired Windows 10 PCs Find New Life as Budget NAS

Windows 10 PCs become budget NAS. Obsolescence bypassed with TrueNAS or Unraid; ideal for home storage.

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06 Jan 2026

Cultic Update Introduces New Map and Features

Cultic's Christmas update released with new map and features, enhancing gameplay. Available from 2025-12-25.

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06 Jan 2026

Path of Exile 2 Patch Changes Vaal Temple Dynamics

Path of Exile 2's latest patch alters Vaal Temple mechanics. Balance change affects all players; some face challenges.

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06 Jan 2026

Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support as Third-Party Tools Step In

On 2025-10-14, Microsoft ended Windows 10 support, leaving millions to seek third-party tools for security.

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06 Jan 2026

Raycast Beta for Windows Enhances Productivity with Extensions

Raycast beta launches on Windows, enhancing productivity with command palette and extensions.

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06 Jan 2026

Notable PC Releases Highlight January Gaming Calendar

January's PC releases feature Cairn and Code Vein 2, with Quarantine Zone's debut and other updates providing new gamer experiences.

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06 Jan 2026

Launches Dead Weight Prologue on Steam

Dead Weight releases a free prologue on Steam. This roguelite tactical RPG adds strategic airship battles and a retro feel. Full launch in 2026.

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06 Jan 2026

Ark Survival Ascended: 2025-2027 Roadmap Unveiled by Studio Wildcard

Studio Wildcard outlines ASA 2025-2027 roadmap; expects major releases and improvements.

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06 Jan 2026

AMOS Alert for Mac Users as Fake AI Chats Spread Malware

Fake AI chats in search results deceive Mac users, installing AMOS malware. Caution is urged.

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06 Jan 2026

Valve's SteamOS Evolves as Windows Gaming Rival

Valve's SteamOS, enhanced for compatibility with Proton, emerges as a strong Windows alternative in PC gaming, impacting the market.

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06 Jan 2026

Explore Fallout's Legacy in PC Gamer's Latest Issue

PC Gamer's special issue celebrates Fallout with exclusive insights. Learn more about the series' evolution and exciting new content.

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06 Jan 2026

Epic Games Offers Free Holiday Giveaways Until January 8

Epic Games is giving away two free PC games: Total War: Three Kingdoms and Wildgate. Available until 2024-01-08.

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06 Jan 2026

Seehorn's Early Role in 1997 Magic Game Resurfaces

Rhea Seehorn started her career in 1997's Magic: The Gathering game. Fans link her role to current AppleTV show, Seehorn stars now.

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06 Jan 2026

ReactOS Advances Toward Windows NT6 Compatibility

ReactOS takes a significant step toward Windows NT6 compatibility, syncing MSVCRT with Wine 10.0 to improve stability.

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06 Jan 2026

Microsoft to End Support for Windows 11 24H2 by 2026

Microsoft will end support for Windows 11 24H2 and Office 2021 in 2026, encouraging users to upgrade.

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06 Jan 2026

Syberia Game Free on STOVE Platform Now

Get Syberia: The World Before free on South Korea's STOVE. Limited-time offer for PC gamers. Log in to claim.

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01 Jan 2026

Registry Tweak Unlocks NVMe Driver on Consumer PCs

A Windows Registry tweak enables NVMe driver use on consumer PCs, boosting SSD speed but risking system stability.

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