The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is Now Official

AMD’s next processor will work with current AM5 motherboards, such as the B850 and X870E models from companies like ASUS, Asrock, and MSI. It will also be compatible with older boards like the B650. If you have an existing AM5 motherboard and plan to upgrade to the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, AMD recommends checking for and installing any available BIOS updates first.

Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2 Finally Adding Vecna as a New Killer

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things premiered on December 31st, bringing an end to the popular Netflix series that began in 2016. While the show has concluded, fans can still enjoy Stranger Things content in the Dead by Daylight game. An update arriving near the end of January will allow players to battle Vecna, or play as him and use his powers to scare other players.

Biggest Upcoming Split-Screen Co-Op Games

Both of those games have previously offered local split-screen multiplayer, so fans are hoping that feature returns when they release in 2026. Putting speculation aside, let’s focus on games where cooperative play is a key feature.

My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2 Episode Count Revealed

Fans were excited for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes because it was created by Bones Film, the same studio behind the popular My Hero Academia anime. The anime lived up to expectations, receiving very positive feedback from viewers. Shortly after the first season finished, announcements for a continuation were already being made.

ARC Raiders Players Ask for Changes to Matchmaking

Most online games use a system to group players together, based on things like skill or connection quality, but many developers don’t share how these systems work. Embark, the studio behind ARC Raiders, kept its matchmaking details secret, leading to guesses about whether it considered player skill or equipment. It turns out the system is actually based on how players behave. Aggressive players will be matched with others who play aggressively, while those who focus on cooperative gameplay will find more peaceful lobbies.

Cyberpunk 2077 Director Denies Claims that Early Game Montage was Cut Content

Igor Sarzyński, Creative Director for Cyberpunk 2077, explained that the game’s initial section was intentionally short and that making it longer wouldn’t have improved the experience. Although Cyberpunk 2077 had a difficult launch, it has since become a major success story in the gaming world. Despite this turnaround, some players still have concerns, but the game’s narrative lead doesn’t agree with all of the criticism.