Just a week after its last record-setting day, Steam has hit a new concurrent player peak of 42,042,778, passing the 42 million milestone for the very first time on January 11. The gaming platform has seen sustained growth in recent years, with record-setting peaks happening more and more regularly.
Although Steam has been around for over 20 years, its popularity has picked up dramatically in recent years--especially in the six years since the Covid-19 pandemic was officially declared...
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Six months ago, Hytale was was canceled by Riot Games after 10 years of development. However, the game's development studio Hypixel was saved by co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme in November 2025, and Hytale is set to hit early access today, J
According to the countdown on Hytale's official site, the game will launch on January 13, 7 AM PT/10 AM ET. For now, Hytale will only be available on PC, but Mac and Linux versions will follow.
It's important to note that Hytale will not be...
While you might be looking to reestablish your gym routine now that the festive season is over, at least you can count on your Switch 2 console having an extra layer of stability thanks to a new firmware update. Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for the Switch 2 that brings it up to version 21.2.0, and as you've probably guessed, it doesn't do much.
"General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience," the very succinct update notes read.
Since its launch, the...
Nintendo Switch 2 players can grab a surprisingly good alternative to the Joy-Con 2 for handheld mode for only $42.49 (was $54) at Amazon. This is the lowest price yet for the Gammeefy JC400, a Bluetooth controller with a cradle designed specifically to hold the Switch 2 console. The JC400 has Hall Effect sticks with RGB light rings, two remappable back buttons, rumble with five intensity levels, six-axis motion controls, and numerous other features that make it a bargain.
You're probably...
January is a quiet month on the 2026 gaming calendar, but this frees you up to check out games that flew under your radar. If you're looking for something to fill the quiet period on PC, Fanatical is offering three new bundle deals worth checking out. The new January 2026 Platinum Collection, New Year 2026 Collection, and Triple Pack deals are all build-your-own bundle offers that let you mix and match from their own unique lists of games--and the more you add to your bundles, the more...
Every January since 2010, Games Done Quick has raised money for charity through their speedrunning marathon event Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ). Their 2026 marathon, held at the Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has just wrapped up, and has raised a huge sum of money.
In a post on the Reddit, one of the event's organizers has revealed that Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 has raised $2,443,414 for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, which focuses on early detection and prevention of...
It took more than a decade, but Ninja Gaiden 4 finally carved out a release in 2025--13 years after Ninja Gaiden 3. The wait was worth it, however, as the sequel earned impressive reviews for its intense combat and replayability, and right now you'll find Xbox and PS5 copies discounted to just $40 (was $70) at Best Buy. Amazon also has a price cut on the Deluxe Edition for PS5 if you're seeking a few bonuses.
Our Ninja Gaiden 4 review gave it an impressive 8/10, highlighting its incredible...
Most Arc Raiders maps have some type of way you can engage with items or areas to unlock specific doors or loot rooms, but Blue Gate takes the cake when it comes to actual puzzles to solve. If you've already figured out the Ancient Fort puzzle in the southern portion of Blue Gate, you may now be wondering how to deal with the Raider's Refuge cellar door puzzle on the western side of this lush green map. That's where we come in. Here's how to open the cellar door at Raider's Refuge.
How to...
If you've been working through Lance's quests in Arc Raiders, you've probably come across Prescriptions of the Past, wherein this quirky trader sends you off to round up anything useful in the Medical Exam Room of the Departure Building. And with that, you'll be off to Spaceport.
Extracting isn't a requirement for completing Prescriptions of the Past, but it is a high-traffic area. If you're a pretty peaceful player, you may want to bring in a free loadout so you don't sacrifice good loot...
While a few first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games have invoked sticker shock, that won't be the case with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Once the Switch 2 edition of the life sim releases on January 15, it'll be the least expensive paid upgrade from Nintendo.
Existing owners of New Horizons only have to cough up $5 for the upgrade pack, while the entire Switch 2 edition retails for $65 digitally and physically.
That's significantly lower than Nintendo's other Switch 2 editions; upgrades for...
The Sims is no stranger to collaborating with major fashion brands. Back in 2007, developer Maxis partnered up with H&M to bring dozens of real-life clothing items to The Sims 2. In more recent years, both Primark and Moschino have made their way into the series with The Sims 4 Stuff Packs. Now, the American brand Coach is headed to the game in the series' most luxurious collab yet.
Starting on January 13, The Sims 4 players will gain access to The Coach Collection, a catalog of nine new...
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Super Mario 64, a game that was designed to be a single-player showcase for the Nintendo 64. This title may not have been built with multiplayer in mind, but at this year's Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) charity livestream, players turned Super Mario 64 into a team sport as 70 different speedrunners joined forces for a single 70-star run through the game.
It was clear pretty early on that all of the speedrunners knew the tricks to getting Super...
Ubisoft's The Division series celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and the franchise has multiple games in the works right now, including The Division 3. The game was announced with little fanfare back in 2023, but more details have emerged since then. In this post, we're rounding up everything we know about the next entry in Ubisoft's popular online shooter series.
When will The Division 3 be released?
Ubisoft has not announced a release date for The Division, or even a year. This...
The next game in The Sims franchise--codenamed Project Rene--has turned into a mobile-first experience that's all about social multiplayer. It is not The Sims 5, and developer Maxis states this title can live in harmony with The Sims 4 and any future single-player installments in the series.
EA and Maxis discussed the future of The Sims in a blog post celebrating the new year. Within this article, the companies noted that "Project Rene has evolved to focus on social multiplayer play...
Lego has unveiled three Pokemon building sets themed around Kanto region legends from Generation 1. All three models are part of Lego's display series for collectors and experienced builders. Preorders are available now ahead of Lego Pokemon's debut February 27.
The most affordable model in the lineup is a 587-piece posable Eevee figure for $60. From there, the price jumps to $200 for Pikachu and Poke Ball, a 2,050-piece dynamic model with a buildable lightning bolt stand. For Pokemon fans...
Ubisoft's The Division is getting a definitive edition, it appears. This would be in addition to ongoing updates to The Division 2 and a brand-new game in the series, The Division 3, along with a mobile title called The Division Resurgence.
Advertising for an unannounced The Division Definitive Edition recently appeared in Japan, though there is no telling if the images are authentic or not. Images also surfaced of new The Division merchandise, but IGN theorized they could be prizes for an...
Microsoft's Forza Horizon 5 continues to be a huge hit on PlayStation, it seems. Research from Alinea Analytics claims that the game just recently passed 5 million copies sold on PS5.
This works out to more than $300 million in revenue on PS5 alone for the 2021 game. Alinea's Rhys Elliott said this data proves why Microsoft is keen to release more of its own games on a rival platform like Sony's PS5. "Xbox's move to third-party is no mystery, especially given Microsoft's lofty profitability...
Steam sales are always a great opportunity to pick up some bargains, and the recent Steam Winter Sale, which ran from December 18, 2025 until January 5, 2026, was no exception. While many games typically see a spike in sales and players during these periods, one multiplayer game saw a particularly huge surge in sales following an enormous discount.
Icarus, a PvE survival game from New Zealand studio RocketWerkz that was first released in December 2021, was reduced from its usual $35 price...
Baldur's Gate 3 was the kind of game that could take hours to get started, thanks in part to a rich character customization suite that allowed players to fine-tune everything from their race to several minute details. For the upcoming Divinity, developer Larian Studios says that players can expect "even better" options for fine-tuning their character when the game eventually launches.
"We are planning to have an even better one! More colors, more options, more control," Divinity art...
Palworld: Official Card Game, a brand-new trading card game based on Pocketpair's creature-collecting game, has been revealed by Bushiroad and developer Pocketpair. While details are light for now, the game already has a launch date penciled in for July 30.
Bushiroad describes Palworld: Official Card Game as a two-player competitive card game where players can "enjoy strategic and tactical battles" by deploying unique Pals to the battlefield. "Players fight alongside their Pal companions...