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Millions of gamers watched the reveal of Highguard at The Game Awards 2025, but the game received a somewhat disappointing initial reaction. Many were frustrated that such a prominent spot at a major event was given to a game that relies on ongoing purchases and updates. Concerns grew that Highguard, a team-based shooter focused on player-versus-player raids, might struggle like PlayStation’s Concord. Despite this, Highguard launched on January 26th, and players quickly shared their thoughts online. A frequent complaint was that matches felt sparse because they only supported teams of three players. Luckily, the developers at Wildlight Entertainment listened to the feedback and have made adjustments.

The Steam demo for Moonlight Peaks hits all the expected notes for the genre, but it elevates them with strong writing and quality. The game offers a unique twist: you play as an undead character powered by enchanted food, where farming and building relationships in your supernatural community are key. What makes it really special is the central conflict – a disagreement with your father, Count Dracula, about living a decent life. While there’s real conflict at stake, Moonlight Peaks cleverly uses it to make the cozy gameplay and themes even more engaging.

These games are all incredibly engaging and make you think deeply, but they can be mentally draining. Playing them one after another might be overwhelming, or feel strange if you then switched to a lighthearted game like Astro Bot. You might need to take a break from gaming altogether to fully appreciate them. Don’t worry, this description won’t reveal any plot details.

Many fans of Resident Evil consider Alone in the Dark a classic. The game has a dedicated following, with some players calling it one of the greatest horror games ever made. Though the series has had several sequels, reboots, and remakes, the original three games – currently available for free on GOG – are widely considered the core of the franchise and essential playing for any horror enthusiast.

To use the Stream Your Own Game library, you just need an active Xbox Game Pass subscription – any level will work! It’s best to have a reliable internet connection, too. If you already own the games digitally, or they’re included with your Game Pass tier (Ultimate, Premium, or Essential), you can play them. The library has grown a lot since it started, with 48 new games added in January 2026 and 40 more in February 2026.

No game is flawless, but the first-person games listed here are among the very best. They either pioneered new ideas, refined existing ones, or truly mastered the genre. These games built on the foundations laid by earlier titles and, in doing so, heavily influenced the future of first-person gaming. They’re considered classics because their impact is undeniable, and they simply wouldn’t have worked as well if played from a third-person perspective.

Okay, so it totally makes sense why LEGO and Pokémon are teaming up again – it’s Pokémon Day 2026! That marks 30 years since the original Pokémon Red and Green came out in Japan way back in ’96. While we’re getting new LEGO Pokémon sets, nobody knows exactly how many they’ll make at first, or if the awesome Kanto Gym Badges set will come back. Most of us fans don’t think it will, and even when it was available, you could only get it if you bought the big Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set – it wasn’t sold on its own. Because of that, one dedicated fan decided to rebuild the Gym Badges set themselves using different LEGO bricks, which is pretty cool!

Embark Studios has been listening to player feedback and consistently adding improvements to ARC Raiders with each update. However, many players wish the development process was faster. A common complaint is that the game lacks essential features it should have had from the beginning, with the absence of a world map being a key example.

Wildlight initially launched 5v5 as a trial, but it proved popular and is now a permanent game mode.

Which games could be even better with a little more development time? Some games are already fantastic, but they have so much potential that extra polish and content would make them truly exceptional. Let’s explore some RPGs, shooters, and other titles that deserve more time in the spotlight.