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Steam has a lot of free games, and the recent additions are definitely worth checking out. Since they don’t cost anything, you can try them without any risk! Plus, it gives you more options beyond the free games offered each week by the Epic Games Store. Who doesn’t love free games? While Epic Games Store gives away free titles every Thursday, Steam also regularly offers free games—there are currently 7 new ones available right now!

The Xbox Developer Direct, launched in January 2023, has quickly become a key event for gamers. It starts the year by giving players a look at upcoming Xbox games, typically those planned for release within the next year. While the showcases have largely highlighted games made by Xbox’s own studios—like Forza Motorsport, Avowed, and Doom: The Dark Ages—they’ve also included games from other developers who are collaborating with Xbox, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ninja Gaiden 4.

To create Wolfram Powder, you’ll first need to smelt Wolfram Bars in a Furnace. This involves a multi-step process requiring at least three structures, and potentially a fourth if you plan to sell the powder to a corporation. Here’s a breakdown of how it works.

This small explosive is surprisingly powerful. While it can damage enemy defenses, it’s most effective against other players. Some players think it’s too effective and are asking for it to be weakened, as it’s ending raids too quickly.

Rumors about a new Prototype game started circulating in the summer of 2025 after a Reddit user named Bigbyy shared information about both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and a potential new Prototype title. While Bigbyy’s Reddit account is now gone, their accurate predictions about Black Ops 7 have made people take the Prototype claims more seriously. Recently, the original Prototype game—which is 17 years old—received an update, its first in years, that unfortunately broke a fan-made PC patch that allowed it to run on newer computers.

It probably sounds obvious, but ARC Raiders is really enjoyable. The game recently hit a peak of 12 million players, proving its popularity, and it’s predicted to remain a major hit throughout 2026.

PUBG: Blindspot will enter Early Access on February 5th. The game is free to play and will only be available on PC through Steam.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting an upgrade on January 15th! The update will improve the game for everyone, and those who buy it on the new Nintendo Switch 2 will also enjoy enhanced graphics. This comes six years after the game’s original release and four years after the 2.0 update.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the new releases, so let’s take a look at the biggest Xbox games expected in 2026. Here’s hoping it’s a fantastic year for gaming!

Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake have largely stopped after a trusted source suggested the project may be paused. While fans await official news, someone involved with the game recently shared a memory about the PlayStation 2, pointing out just how powerful that console was for its time.