Big Gaming and Streaming Updates in January 2026: New Seasons, Expansions, and Releases
Stranger Things Season 5: Creators Address Misinformation, Spinoff Revealed
Creators discuss potential spinoff focusing on the briefcase mystery and debunk Netflix interference rumors amid Snyder Cut petition nearing 400k signatures.
- There Will Never Be Another Show Like Stranger Things — IGN
- ‘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
- The PowerA Advantage Wired Switch 2 Controller Hits the Lowest Price We’ve Seen at 32% Off — IGN
CD Projekt Teases ‘New Content’ for The Witcher 3 Following Secret Expansion Rumors
Speculation mounts around a potential secret expansion or new content for CD Projekt Red’s critically acclaimed RPG, The Witcher 3, following the studio’s cryptic hint.
- The Witcher 3 Secret Expansion Rumors Swirl, After CD Projekt Hints at ‘New Content’ — IGN
- The first announcement for Persona’s 30th anniversary isn’t that thrilling, but don’t worry: there’s more to come — Eurogamer
- The final RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
- The Best LEGO Car Sets in 2026 — IGN
- The RPS Selection Box: Mark’s bonus games of the year 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
Big Savings on Secretlab Gaming Chairs and a Refurbished RTX 5070 PC
Today’s deals include significant discounts on Secretlab gaming chair bundles, perfect for office or home setup, as well as refurbished RTX 5070 PCs at reduced prices. These offers combine premium ergonomic furniture with high-performance computing options.
- Deals for Today: Big Discounts on Secretlab Bundles and an RTX 5070 Refurb PC — IGN
- 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
Top PC Game Releases in January 2026: Exciting New Titles
PC Gamer and Rock Paper Shotgun highlight the most anticipated PC game releases for January 2026, showcasing a mix of highly-anticipated titles across various genres. The articles cover key announcements, new features, and potential impacts on the gaming landscape.
- The PC game releases we’re most excited about in January — PC Gamer
- The most important PC gaming news stories in 2026 — Rock Paper Shotgun
How to Watch the Alien Movies in Chronological Order
A guide explaining how to watch all Alien movies in their proper release order, from the original film to the latest installment.
- 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
‘It’s a damn miracle we were able to salvage Hytale’: Original co-founder and new owner Simon Collins-Laflamme says after years of development at Riot, the game was barely playable
Original co-founder and current owner of Hytale, Simon Collins-Laflamme, reflects on the game’s tumultuous journey from its early days at Riot Games. After years in development, ‘it was barely playable’, but through significant effort and collaboration with a new team, Hytale has been revitalized into an ambitious adventure MMO that is now ready for release.
PlayStation Announces Exciting 2026 Line-Up, Including Need for Speed Unbound in January
IGN reports on PlayStation’s anticipated game releases and exclusive titles for 2026, highlighting the inclusion of Need for Speed Unbound as part of the PlayStation Plus January line-up. The article explores what gamers can expect from Sony’s console offerings next year.
- What To Expect From PlayStation in 2026 — IGN
- PlayStation Plus January 2026 Game Line-Up Confirmed, Includes Need for Speed Unbound — IGN
Former Elder Scrolls Online Chief Confirms ‘Project Blackbird’ Departure Linked to MS’s 2025 Bloodbath
The former chief of Elder Scrolls Online reveals that ZeniMax’s decision to cancel Project Blackbird, a highly anticipated game he had been waiting his entire career to create, was the primary reason for his departure following Microsoft’s acquisition. The cancellation came amid a broader ‘bloodbath’ in internal restructuring at Bethesda Softworks.
Deus Ex Lead Actor Mocks ‘Psychopathic’ Creators, Game Delay Continues
The lead voice actor for Deus Ex criticizes the people in charge as psychopaths and jokes that a new game isn’t coming 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
How to Create a Personalized News Feed Without Algorithms
This article discusses the benefits of using RSS readers in 2026 to curate personalized news feeds tailored to individual preferences, bypassing algorithm-driven content selection.
- Kill the algorithm in your head: Let’s set up RSS readers and get news we actually want in 2026 — PC Gamer
PC Gamer’s Latest Issue: Fallout Special Edition
The newest PC Gamer magazine issue is now available, featuring an in-depth special report on the critically acclaimed game series Fallout. This edition explores new DLCs, gameplay mechanics, and developer insights.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) Review
IGN provides a comprehensive review of the new Asus ROG Strix G16 for 2025, detailing its performance, design, and features compared to previous models.