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12 Jan 2026

Steam's Top PC VR Games of 2025 Dominated by Classics

Steam unveils top PC VR games in 2025. Older titles dominate, with one 2025 debut making the list.

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12 Jan 2026

Launch Hytale for Windows on 2026-01-13

Hytale releases on 2026-01-13 for Windows with early access options. Mac and Linux to follow. Hypixel estimates 1 million day-one players.

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12 Jan 2026

New PC Games Released: RPGs, Shooters, and More

A diverse lineup of PC games debuts this week, featuring innovative RPGs and immersive shooters with unique themes.

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12 Jan 2026

EDRStartupHinder Exploits Windows 11 25H2 Security Flaw

EDRStartupHinder, a tool hindering AV protections on Windows 11 25H2, was released, raising security concerns.

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12 Jan 2026

AU Discounts: Affordable Deals on Games for Console and PC

Discover amazing game deals on the Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in Australia with significant discounts for limited time.

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12 Jan 2026

New Indie Titles Spark Interest on Steam Platform

Steam showcases five intriguing indie games released in early January 2026, promising unique experiences for varied gaming tastes.

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12 Jan 2026

Microsoft Expands Windows 11 Resume for More Android Apps

Microsoft updates extend Windows 11 Resume to more Android apps, improving cross-device functionality.

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11 Jan 2026

SteamOS Beta Update Adds ntsync for Better Game Performance

Valve's SteamOS 3.7.20 beta adds ntsync, improving legacy Windows game performance on Linux. Performance gains noted for older Call of Duty titles.

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11 Jan 2026

Hytale Unveils Entity Tool for Enhanced Map Creation

Hytale's Entity Tool boosts map creation by allowing dynamic object placement. Launch set for 2026-01-13 on PC.

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11 Jan 2026

Manor Lords to Introduce New Trade and Housing Systems

Manor Lords by Slavic Magic plans 2026 updates with Burgage Plot upgrades and strategic trade routes.

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11 Jan 2026

Larian's Armor System in D:OS2 May Not Continue

Larian Studios rethinks its Armor mechanics from Divinity: Original Sin 2, impacting game dynamics.

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11 Jan 2026

Microsoft Office 2021 at $35 with Lifetime License

Get Microsoft Office 2021 Professional for $34.97, a one-time purchase. Saves $185.02 off regular price, includes core apps like OneNote.

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11 Jan 2026

Satisfactory Gains Steam Deck Verification After Seven Years

Satisfactory by Coffee Stain Studios is now Steam Deck Verified, enhancing its reach and appeal to mobile gamers.

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10 Jan 2026

Anthem Servers to Shut Down on 2026-01-12

Anthem's servers will close on 2026-01-12, marking the end of BioWare's ambitious game project.

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10 Jan 2026

Terra Invicta Launches 1.0 With New Features and Discount

Terra Invicta 1.0 released by Pavonis Interactive with new start dates, features, and a 35% discount.

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10 Jan 2026

Deep Rock Galactic Adds Season 6 with New Boss and Missions

Deep Rock Galactic's Season 6, launching on January 29, 2026, introduces the Ossuary Depths biome, new missions, and a powerful weapon framework.

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10 Jan 2026

macOS Tahoe 26.2 Update Fixes Critical Security Flaw

Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.2 update patches a critical security flaw CVE-2025-43530. Users should update immediately to enhance security.

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10 Jan 2026

Adds Native Sudo to Windows 11 for Developers

Microsoft introduces a native sudo feature in Windows 11. It comes with limitations, sparking comparisons with the more mature gsudo.

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09 Jan 2026

Moonlock: New Mac-First Antivirus with Integrated VPN

Moonlock launches as a Mac-first antivirus with an integrated VPN, but faces challenges in lab-tested performance and phishing detection.

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09 Jan 2026

Key PC Games Arriving in 2026 Across Steam

In 2026, PC games, including major and indie releases, will feature prominently on Steam, offering fresh options for North America.

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09 Jan 2026

Windows 11 Adds Native NVMe Driver for Faster SSD Performance

Microsoft introduces native NVMe driver on Windows 11 25H2; users experience SSD speed boosts.

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09 Jan 2026

Windows 8.1 Start Menu Replicated for Linux Systems

Linux gains a Windows 8.1-style Start Menu. User N3Rumie shared a Python-based recreation supporting tiles, scripts, and apps.

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09 Jan 2026

New Game+ Showcase Highlights Indie Releases and Announcements

The New Game+ Showcase on 2024-01-08 spotlighted new Xbox and PC games, including Atomic Heart 2 and Beautiful Light, fueling gaming excitement.

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09 Jan 2026

Igrosoft Features in UK £5 Deposit Casinos

Igrosoft slot games now available at UK casinos offering £5 minimum deposits. Expect welcome bonuses and popular titles.

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08 Jan 2026

Enhance Windows 11 Taskbar with Windhawk Customizations

Windhawk tool enriches Windows 11 taskbar, adding customization options and themes.

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08 Jan 2026

Windows 11 Enhances Access with PowerToys Command Palette

PowerToys Command Palette streamlines app launching and system commands on Windows 11, enhancing user productivity.

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08 Jan 2026

Humble Bundle Offers 7 PC Games for $13.80, Benefits Charity

Humble Bundle's Decked Out Collection offers 7 PC games for $13.80 with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

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08 Jan 2026

Affordable Antivirus Options for Home Devices

Discover budget-friendly antivirus deals under $30 for 2026 with essential security features.

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08 Jan 2026

Free Script Removes AI Features from Windows 11

A new script disables AI features like Copilot in Windows 11, offering a cleaner interface.

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07 Jan 2026

Spot Fake BSOD: New Threat Hits Hospitality Sector

A social engineering scam uses a Fake BSOD to target European hotels, tricking staff into installing malware via a browser tab.

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