Epic Games Store kicks off 2026 with Bloons TD 6 free through January 15 – the definitive tower defense game with 100+ maps, 24 heroes, co-op multiplayer, and endless replayability that Steam users rave about.
PEGI accidentally reveals Life is Strange: Reunion with Chloe seeking Max at Caledon University days before deadly fire engulfs campus. Chloe lives in timeline where fans saved her, bringing original duo back after Double Exposure cliffhanger.
Chief Smokey’s The Last Goodbye launches Act 1 on January 9, 2026 transforming Half-Life into L.A. Noire-style detective thriller set years after Blue Shift. Cinematic cutscenes, reimagined GoldSrc engine, and mature narrative promise Half-Life 2 Episode 3 fans won’t want to miss.
Valve’s massive Steam Workshop upgrade lets mod authors tag compatibility with specific game versions while developers define update histories – ending broken mod lists when patches drop and making modded gaming seamless across betas, experimentals, and main releases.
GameStop kicks off 2026 shuttering hundreds of US stores after closing 590 last year, dropping from 6,000 peak to under 3,000 locations as digital sales and online competition obliterate physical retail viability.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon arrives January 15, 2026 as the Calvard trilogy’s pivotal chapter, blending three protagonists, hybrid combat evolution, and Zemuria’s biggest mystery yet.
Journalist Jason Schreier shuts down viral delay rumors after podcast comments about GTA 6’s development sparked unnecessary panic among fans waiting for the November 19 release.
Inti Creates returns to 2D action roots with hybrid adventure where you battle through side-scrolling stages, gather resources, and rebuild fallen kingdoms using four unique characters with distinct combat styles.
Kniv Studio’s turn-based tactics game blends classic pixel SRPG charm with modern presentation. The demo launches January 20 on Steam and STOVE, promising rich character stories and dramatic battlefield encounters.