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26 Jan 2026

Halcyon Days Game Mixes Farming and Martial Arts

Halcyon Days merges farming and martial arts in a 16-bit style game. Now on Steam with positive reviews, featuring deities and creature encounters.

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26 Jan 2026

Super Woden: Rally Edge Earns Overwhelmingly Positive Steam Reviews

Super Woden: Rally Edge, released on 2026-01-15, gains high acclaim on Steam. 96% of 611 reviews are positive.

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26 Jan 2026

Lort Update Eases Difficulty Following Player Feedback

Lort by Big Distraction gets a difficulty update to address player feedback on its challenging gameplay.

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26 Jan 2026

Free Strategy Game War Dots Debuts on Steam with High Praise

War Dots, a new free strategy game on Steam, launched with 88% positive reviews. Offers minimalist RTS with engaging modes.

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26 Jan 2026

OSRS 25th Anniversary: New Content and Merch in 2026

Old School RuneScape celebrates 25 years with new features and merchandise in 2026.

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22 Jan 2026

Open-source Apps Offer Cost-effective Windows Solutions

Explore five open-source Windows apps enhancing productivity and saving costs, offering full features and flexibility.

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22 Jan 2026

TrueSight Driver Exploited to Avoid Windows Security

Hackers misuse TrueSight to bypass Windows security tools, leading to ransomware deployment.

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21 Jan 2026

Crimson Desert Goes Gold, Release Set for March 19

Crimson Desert has gone gold, set to launch on 2026-03-19. Pearl Abyss confirms the game is ready, promising a rich adventure in Pywel.

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21 Jan 2026

Death Stranding Director's Cut Now on Xbox Game Pass

Death Stranding Director's Cut is now available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC users, enhancing gameplay options.

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21 Jan 2026

MIO Launches with Unique Metroidvania Experience

MIO debuts with a blend of exploration and combat, offering a new indie Metroidvania experience on The Vessel. Available now for $17.59.

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21 Jan 2026

Windows 11 Update KB5074109 Causes Black Screen Issues

KB5074109 update for Windows 11 leads to black screens, Outlook crashes. Microsoft investigating. Next Patch Tuesday: 2026-02-10.

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21 Jan 2026

Outfit7 Launches PlayValley for PC and Mobile Games

Outfit7 unveils PlayValley, a division for creating PC and mobile games, debuting on Steam by 2026-Q2.

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21 Jan 2026

RuTracker Encourages Users to Challenge Russian Ban

RuTracker urges users in Russia to dispute the blockade legally, citing offshore registration and limited legal recourse.

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21 Jan 2026

Arknights: Endfield Launches Globally on 2026-01-22

Arknights: Endfield is set for a global release on January 22, 2026. Preloading is advisable to avoid connectivity issues.

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21 Jan 2026

Cassette Boy Launches on Steam with Engaging Puzzle Mechanics

Cassette Boy debuts on Steam, offering a unique 2D/3D puzzle experience. Explore innovative mechanics and hidden secrets in this engaging game.

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21 Jan 2026

Dune: Awakening Adds Character Transfer Feature

Dune: Awakening update 1.2.40.0 introduces character transfers, enhancing player flexibility and experience.

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20 Jan 2026

Win8DE Brings Metro Touch Interface to Linux

Win8DE offers a Metro-like interface for Linux via Wayland, appealing mainly to touch devices.

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20 Jan 2026

Microsoft Expands Game Pass with Major Releases

Microsoft adds major titles like Death Stranding to Game Pass, enhancing the platform's offerings starting 2026-01-21.

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20 Jan 2026

Game Pass Adds Resident Evil Village; Big Releases Ahead

Game Pass updates: Resident Evil Village now available. Death Stranding Director's Cut and more coming soon, impacting player engagement.

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20 Jan 2026

Dune Awakening Expands to Consoles in 2026

Dune Awakening's console release in 2026 aims to capture PS5 and Xbox players, broadening its reach.

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20 Jan 2026

New Titles Including GamePass for January Launch

Xbox GamePass adds new games, including Warhammer and Death Stranding. Titles launch January 2023, expanding game library across platforms.

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20 Jan 2026

0patch Bridges Security Gap for Windows 10 Post-Support

0patch, offering micropatches, addresses security needs for Windows 10 after Microsoft's support ended. Costs may impact long-term use.

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20 Jan 2026

Bazzite: A Linux Alternative for PC Gamers

Bazzite, a Fedora-based Linux distribution for gamers, enhances compatibility with Windows games using Proton.

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19 Jan 2026

Big Hops Introduces Unique Gameplay by Luckshot Games

Big Hops by Luckshot Games adds unique mechanics to platformer genre with engaging movement and collectibles.

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19 Jan 2026

Project Reforged: Sonic Revamp with Alpha Demo Released

Project Reforged, by Besky, offers a fan remake of Sonic and the Black Knight with new levels and mechanics in its alpha demo.

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19 Jan 2026

Cor3 Countdown Hints at New Space FPS by Tarkov Lead

Cor3, linked to Escape From Tarkov's Buyanov, teases potential space FPS with a countdown ending on 2026-02-01.

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19 Jan 2026

PDFSIDER Malware Bypasses EDR via PDF24 Exploits

PDFSIDER backdoor exploits PDF24 vulnerabilities, evading EDR. Analyzed by Resecurity, it impacts endpoint defenses.

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19 Jan 2026

Inkle Launches New PC Game: World War Investigation Sim

Inkle releases a PC game this week: a World War investigation sim. Other PC games include strategy, RPGs, and platformers. Expect diverse gameplay.

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19 Jan 2026

Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows 11 Shutdown Fix

Microsoft releases an out-of-band update for Windows 11 to resolve shutdown and remote login issues caused by a security update.

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18 Jan 2026

Torchlight Infinite's Vorax Update Hits Player Peak on Steam

Torchlight Infinite's Vorax season update sets a new player record on Steam, introducing innovative features and timing its release for maximum impact.

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