2026 Highlights: Persona’s Anniversary, PC Deals, Fallout Easter Eggs, Stranger Things Petition, and More Anticipated Games/Movies
2026 Highlights: Persona’s 30th Anniversary, PC Gaming Deals and News
A roundup of key gaming developments in 2026, including the announcement of Persona’s 30th anniversary celebration, significant discounts on the PowerA Advantage Wired Switch 2 controller, and a retrospective of RPS’ top stories from 2025.
- The most important PC gaming news stories in 2026 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The first announcement for Persona’s 30th anniversary isn’t that thrilling, but don’t worry: there’s more to come — Eurogamer
- The PowerA Advantage Wired Switch 2 Controller Hits the Lowest Price We’ve Seen at 32% Off — IGN
- The final RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The RPS Selection Box: Mark’s bonus games of the year 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The eleventh RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2025: All the winners from a bumper 12 months of PC gaming tech — PC Gamer
- The RPS Selection Box: Callum’s bonus games of the year — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The 50 best games of 2025, ranked — Eurogamer
Fallout Season 2: 24 Video Game Details and Easter Eggs in Episode 3
A detailed breakdown of the major narrative elements, side quests, character reveals, weapon enhancements, and special events introduced in Fallout Season 2’s Episode 3.
- PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Fallout Special — PC Gamer
- PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2025: All the winners from a bumper 12 months of PC gaming tech — PC Gamer
- Fallout Season 2: 24 Video Game Details and Easter Eggs in Episode 3 — IGN
Stranger Things Season 5 ‘Snyder Cut’ Petition Gains Momentum, Creators Defend Against Misinformation
The creators of Stranger Things address rampant misinformation surrounding the season’s rumored Snyder Cut and Netflix interference claims. They also tease details about a new spinoff series, revealing it will explore what’s inside the briefcase from the Season 5 finale.
- ‘Online, There’s Just So Much Misinformation’ — Stranger Things Creators Deny Claims of Netflix Interference as Season 5 ‘Snyder Cut’ Petition Nears 400,000 Signatures — IGN
- Stranger Things Spinoff Will Answer What’s Inside the Briefcase and Other ‘Loose Threads’ From the Season 5 Finale, Duffer Brothers Promise — IGN
- ‘We Just Thought It Was Such a Better Way to End the Story’ — Stranger Things Creators Explain What They Were Going for With the Season 5 Finale and Eleven’s Ending — IGN
New Year’s Day Deals: 4K + Blu Ray Steelbooks and Top Manga Boxsets Go on Sale
On New Years Day, IGN highlights a 4K + Blu Ray Steelbook sale across various titles. Additionally, Amazon is offering the best manga boxset deals of the year, making it an ideal time for anime fans to stock up on their favorite series.
- Deals for Today: 4K + Blu Ray Steelbook Sale is Live For New Years Day — IGN
- Deals for Today: 4K + Blu-ray Steelbook Sale is Live For New Year’s Day — IGN
- Deals for Today: The Best Manga Boxsets Are on Sale at Amazon — IGN
How to Watch All Alien, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Indiana Jones Movies in Chronological Order
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to watch movies from three popular franchises – Alien, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Indiana Jones – in chronological order. It offers detailed lists for each franchise’s film series, ensuring viewers can enjoy them in the proper sequence, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of these cinematic universes.
- How to Watch the Alien Movies in Order — IGN
- How to Watch the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies in Chronological Order — IGN
- How to Watch Indiana Jones Movies in Chronological Order — IGN
Former Elder Scrolls Online Chief Confirms ZeniMax’s ‘Project Blackbird’ Departure: Game of Career Dreams
The former chief of Elder Scrolls Online has confirmed that the upcoming ‘Project Blackbird’ title, developed under a deal with Xbox/PlayStation-owned parent company ZeniMax, was the game he had waited his entire career to create. His departure from ZeniMax coincided with the tech giant’s aggressive acquisitions aimed at bolstering its 2025 lineup of blockbuster games.
Deus Ex Lead Actor Mockingly Insinuates Developers Are Psychopaths, Sparks New Game Doubts
The lead actor of Deus Ex has joked that the ‘people in charge’ are psychopaths and hinted there may not be a new game in 2026.
- Deus Ex Lead Actor Says ‘The People in Charge Are Psychopaths,’ as Wait for New Game Continues — IGN
- A new Deux Ex isn’t coming in 2026 as people in charge are “psychopaths”, jokes series voice lead — Eurogamer
Revolutionize Your News Diet: Embrace RSS and Say Goodbye to Algorithms in 2026
This article advocates for a return to RSS readers by 2026, arguing that personalized algorithms often curate news we don’t want. By setting up RSS feeds manually, users can gain control over their information intake, ensuring they receive content tailored precisely to their interests rather than the preferences of opaque platforms. The piece highlights how this approach aligns with a more authentic and meaningful engagement with digital media.
- Kill the algorithm in your head: Let’s set up RSS readers and get news we actually want in 2026 — PC Gamer
The Most Anticipated Games and Movies of 2026
IGN reveals the top upcoming games and movies set to release in 2026, highlighting key titles across multiple genres that are expected to captivate audiences worldwide.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025): Powerful Gaming Laptop with Cutting-Edge Performance
The Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) review praises its high-performance hardware, including the latest Intel processor and RTX graphics card. It delivers smooth gaming experiences and efficient multitasking capabilities for demanding applications.
Get Detroit: Become Human, Heavy Rain & Beyond: Two Souls FREE for the New Year!
GG.deals offers a freebie deal allowing users to get Detroit: Become Human, Heavy Rain, and Beyond: Two Souls at no cost as part of their New Year promotions.