PC Gaming Milestones: CD Projekt, Fallout, Stranger Things, and More Announced for January 2026

CD Projekt Teases Possible Witcher 3 Secret Expansion Following Announcements

Following CD Projekt’s recent hints at new content for The Witcher 3, rumors are swirling about a potential secret expansion that could enhance the beloved RPG series. While no official details have been revealed, fans speculate on what additional features or storylines might be introduced.

• 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

Fallout: New Vegas Lead Writer Expresses Mixed Feelings About Yes Man Questline

The Fallout: New Vegas lead writer, who praised the creative process behind crafting the Yes Man questline, admitted in an interview that it may have been a misguided design choice. The article discusses how the quest allows players to complete the game without engaging deeply with its core narrative or moral dilemmas.

• Fallout: New Vegas lead writer ‘loved writing’ Yes Man, but thinks his questline may have been a mistake: ‘It lets you get through the game without getting your hands dirty’ — PC Gamer
• PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Fallout Special — PC Gamer

Stranger Things Continues to Stand Alone: New Spinoff and Snyder Cut Petition Highlight Season 5’s Enduring Legacy

As Netflix faces misinformation about Season 5, the Duffer Brothers promise answers in a future Stranger Things spinoff, addressing key plot points like the briefcase contents and lingering mysteries from the show’s fifth installment.

• 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
• The PowerA Advantage Wired Switch 2 Controller Hits the Lowest Price We’ve Seen at 32% Off — IGN

Top PC Game Releases of January 2026: A Look Ahead

PC Gamer and Rock Paper Shotgun highlight the most anticipated PC game releases for January 2026, covering upcoming titles across various genres and platforms.

• 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

Top Deals Today: Secretlab Bundles and RTX 5070 Refurb PC Discounts

IGN highlights major discounts available today, including big savings on Secretlab gaming chair bundles featuring RTX 5070 refurbished PCs.

• 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

Xbox and PlayStation: Anticipated Developments in 2026

This article explores potential advancements from Xbox and PlayStation by 2026, including new console releases, enhanced gaming experiences, cloud integration, subscription services, and emerging technologies.

• What to Expect From Xbox in 2026 — IGN
• What To Expect From PlayStation in 2026 — IGN

‘It’s a damn miracle we were able to salvage Hytale’: Original co-founder and new owner Simon Collins-Laflamme explains the game’s tumultuous development

After years of development at Riot Games, Hytale was barely playable. Co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme discusses the challenges faced and the miracle that led to its revival.

• ‘It’s a damn miracle we were able to salvage Hytale,’ original co-founder and new owner Simon Collins-Laflamme says: After years in development at Riot, ‘it was barely playable’ — PC Gamer

Former Elder Scrolls Online Chief Confirms 2025 ‘Bloodbath’ Led to Departure from ZeniMax: ‘Project Blackbird Was the Game I Had Waited My Entire Career To Create’

Former lead developer of Elder Scrolls Online, who was let go after ZeniMax’s major corporate restructuring in 2025 due to poor sales and aggressive competition from Xbox/PlayStation titles. The departed designer revealed that ‘Project Blackbird’ – a long-held dream project he had waited his entire career for – was the game he believed could have revitalized ZOS if released.

• Former Elder Scrolls Online chief confirms Microsoft’s 2025 bloodbath drove his departure from ZeniMax: ‘Project Blackbird was the game I had waited my entire career to create’ — PC Gamer

Deus Ex Voice Actor Jokes Series Won’t Return in 2026, Accuses People in Charge of Being Psychopaths

The lead voice actor for a potential new Deus Ex game has criticized the current leadership as ‘psychopaths’, suggesting that no new title is coming out in 2026. Fans eagerly await updates on whether a sequel will ever be produced.

• 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 News Consumption: Ditch Algorithms and Embrace RSS in 2026

In a world increasingly dominated by algorithm-driven news feeds, this article envisions a simpler future where RSS readers empower users to curate their own personalized content. By setting up RSS feeds for trusted sources and silencing platform algorithms, we can reclaim agency over what we read in 2026.

• Kill the algorithm in your head: Let’s set up RSS readers and get news we actually want in 2026 — PC Gamer