As anticipation for the next Grand Theft Auto builds, there is a growing plea for Rockstar to return to the heavy, physics-based vehicle handling of the fourth entry rather than the arcade style of its successor.
Pavonis Interactive has officially released version 1.0 of Terra Invicta, ending over three years of Early Access development. The full release introduces a new 2026 starting scenario, major AI improvements, and official support for five new languages.
Physical copies of a specific Star Wars game have seen a 1,900 percent price increase on eBay. This sudden jump is due to the game’s discovery as a necessary tool for the latest PlayStation 5 jailbreak.
HoYoverse has announced Genshin Impact Version Luna IV, launching January 14, 2026, with two new five-star characters: Columbina, a Hydro Catalyst user specializing in Lunar Reactions, and Zibai, a Geo Sword wielder. The update concludes the Nod-Krai Archon Quest storyline with a confrontation against Il Dottore and brings back the annual Lantern Rite festival with rewards exceeding 1,600 Primogems.
Italian independent studio ActionGames.c.l.r. has shared new screenshots from Darkness: Prince of Shadows, revealing the implementation of a major gameplay overhaul that introduces multi-axis character movement. The update transforms the action-adventure title from a single-plane experience into a hybrid system that allows characters and enemies to navigate layered environments, drawing design inspiration from God of War and Dante's Inferno.
One-Netbook has unveiled the OneXSugar Wallet, a retro-focused gaming handheld featuring a single 8.01-inch foldable OLED panel. Designed to solve the portability issues of large-screen handhelds, the device utilizes a 4:3 aspect ratio and a clamshell design to support high-fidelity emulation of Nintendo DS, 3DS, and classic home consoles. The unit is powered by a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and is scheduled for a 2026 release.
CD Projekt co-founder Micha? Kici?ski has purchased the DRM-free digital storefront GOG for 90.7 million PLN (approximately $25.2 million). The acquisition marks GOG’s transition to a fully independent entity, allowing CD Projekt to focus exclusively on its AAA development roadmap while Kici?ski commits to expanding GOG’s classic game preservation and DRM-free ownership model.
Odd Meter and 11 bit studios have released the physical version of the narrative-driven game INDIKA for the Nintendo Switch. This retail edition is distributed by Merge Games and includes the full game on a cartridge for the first time on this platform.
