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MIO: Memories in Orbit and the power of slow, meaningful exploration

Jan 7, 2026, 11:46 AlexP Gaming News

An overview of MIO: Memories in Orbit, exploring its genre roots, story, setting, and gameplay built around discovery and movement.

MIO: Memories in Orbit fits into the growing group of side-scrolling action adventure games often called Metroidvanias. These games focus on exploration, steady character growth, and worlds that slowly open up as you gain new skills. This style has become more popular over the years because it rewards patience and curiosity, letting players move at their own pace while still offering real challenge. Instead of constant action, the experience is built around discovery, mood, and learning how the world works...

Path Tracing takes Resident Evil Requiem to a superior level

Jan 7, 2026, 11:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The game will deliver the most impressive experience on PC with the latest technology from NVIDIA.

Capcom has released a jaw-dropping new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, highlighting the franchise’s leap into next-generation graphics technology. The footage demonstrates the game running with Nvidia's cutting-edge features, including DLSS 4.5 and full path-traced rendering, bringing unprecedented visual realism to the survival horror experience. The trailer has quickly gone viral online, offering fans a first glimpse of the game's detailed environments and cinematic lighting. Resident Evil as you have never seen it before The trailer emphasizes the power of path tracing,...

AMD boosts its top gaming CPU again with the newly revealed Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Jan 7, 2026, 06:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

At CES 2026, AMD unveiled the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which features a boosted 5.6 GHz clock speed and 3D V-Cache for top-tier gaming.

AMD at CES 2026 just officially unveiled its new processor, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. This is a "minor but worthwhile" upgrade for gamers looking to squeeze a few more FPS from AMD's eight-core Zen 5 CPU. The new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D further extends the already superior advantage of the 9800X3D by pushing the Zen 5 boost clock up to 5.6 GHz, while maintaining 96MB of 3D V-Cache and a 120W TDP. As a result, this chip delivers a noticeable FPS...

Fanatical’s BYO Triple Pack New Year Edition lets you mix and match genres

Jan 7, 2026, 06:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The latest Build Your Own Platinum Bundle is now live on Fanatical, serving as the third major collection released so far this year.

One of Fanatical’s greatest value bundles has returned for the New Year, offering a delightful variety of genres to help you welcome 2026. Treat yourself to digital delight with this collection of action, adventure, FPS, puzzler, RPG, cozy, and much more. You have 18 titles available to choose from here. The total cost of the bundle is based on the number of games selected, and Fanatical has organized it into three tiers: Three to five games – $1 / 1€ / £1 per...

Cairn and the rise of thoughtful survival gameplay

Jan 6, 2026, 11:49 AlexP Gaming News

Cairn explores the rise of survival games through a tense climbing journey where every move, supply, and decision truly matters.

Survival games have become more popular over the last few years, and it is easy to see why. Players enjoy games that test patience, planning, and the ability to adapt to danger. These games often slow things down and make every choice matter. One clear example is Valheim, which showed how survival gameplay can create strong communities, shared stories, and long-lasting interest. Instead of fast action, many players now look for tension, immersion, and meaningful progress. Cairn fits perfectly into...

Pac-Man is comming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in a DLC

Jan 6, 2026, 11:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Pac-Man and his friends are coming to SEGA's racing video game alongside a free special event this week.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is gearing up for an exciting content update with the launch of the Pac-Man Pack, a paid DLC included in the game’s Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Edition. Scheduled to release on January 8, 2026, the new content introduces classic Pac-Man characters, themed tracks, and music, giving players fresh ways to race across the game's vibrant crossover worlds. A growing lineup The Pac-Man Pack marks the third major paid addition to the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass, following previous...

StarRupture turns survival and building into a true co-op experience

Jan 6, 2026, 11:21 AlexP Gaming News

Explore StarRupture, a sci-fi survival game where base building, danger, and co-op teamwork come together on an alien world.

At first glance, StarRupture looks like a classic sci-fi survival experience, but once you spend time with it, the game quickly shows that it wants to be more than that. It drops you on a dangerous alien planet and asks a simple question: can you survive long enough to build something that lasts? The team behind the game is already known for Green Hell, a title praised for its realistic and demanding survival systems. That same survival mindset carries...

Hollow Knight: Silksong finally wins a GOTY over Expedition 33

Jan 6, 2026, 10:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The Steam Awards 2025 demonstrate that Valve's platform users have a unique view of the video games panorama.

The Steam community has spoken: Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel from Team Cherry, has been voted Game of the Year in the 2025 Steam Awards. Praised for its intricate platforming, atmospheric world, and challenging combat, Silksong captured the hearts of PC gamers worldwide, topping a highly competitive field of nominees. The game also earned the playful Best Game You Suck At award, highlighting both its difficulty and the satisfaction players feel upon mastering its...

MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 debuts as MSI’s latest 360Hz RGB gaming monitor

Jan 6, 2026, 04:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

This is a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor with a 21:9 UWQHD resolution, featuring a 360Hz QD-OLED panel and an RGB stripe pixel layout for improved clarity.

MSI is elevating its OLED monitor technology at CES 2026 with the introduction of the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36, which promises to offer deeper blacks and clearer text through its "5th gen QD-OLED" technology and "DarkArmor" film. Thanks to OLED Care 3.0 and the latest QD-OLED panels, MSI is providing a generous 3-year warranty against burn-in for this monitor. Its AI Care Sensor feature allows the display to shut off when idle and reactivate when a user approaches. Moreover, functions like...

ASUS debuts world’s first 240Hz Micro-OLED virtual display in ROG XREAL R1

Jan 6, 2026, 04:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

In a new partnership with XREAL, Asus has debuted a pair of AR gaming glasses that project a massive 171-inch virtual display.

Launching at CES 2026, ASUS officially unveiled the ROG XREAL R1 AR, an augmented reality (AR) headset for gamers, developed in partnership with XREAL. Instead of a traditional large-format gaming monitor, ASUS opted for a different approach: bringing the "Big Format Gaming Display" experience to a wearable device. The ROG XREAL R1 is the world's first gaming headset to use a 240Hz Micro-OLED panel with Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080). According to ASUS, the device can create a virtual screen...

This Week's Video Game Releases - January 2026 (Week 2)

Jan 5, 2026, 18:00 Fyra Frost New Game Releases

2026 starts slow when it comes to big AAA releases, but there are games worthy of attention.

The first full release week of 2026 is bringing a small but notably diverse lineup of video games, offering players a mix of survival, narrative experimentation, and psychological horror. While the calendar is still relatively light compared to peak release periods, this week’s launches reflect the industry’s ongoing emphasis on distinct creative identities rather than sheer volume. January 5 - 11 releases Leading the week is StarRupture, which launches on January 6, 2026. The PC title blends open-world survival with industrial...

Resident Evil Requiem surpasses 4 million Steam wishlists

Jan 5, 2026, 15:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News Industry

The number of players who wish to play the game on Valve's platform breaks another record.

Capcom’s upcoming survival horror title Resident Evil Requiem is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated game launches in recent years. Several months before its release, the game has surpassed four million wishlists on Steam, a remarkable achievement that underscores the immense expectations surrounding the next mainline entry in the long-running franchise. The milestone was officially acknowledged by Capcom, which celebrated the figure as a sign of strong global interest from players. Wishlist numbers...

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