Games

Now that the new year has begun, players are eagerly awaiting the first update for 2026. The last major update, Cold Snap for ARC Raiders, came out in December. It included a lot of improvements, bug fixes, and new content to enjoy during the holidays. The biggest new feature was the Cold Snap map modifier, which adds dangerous weather that can quickly harm players who aren’t careful. The update also introduced new quests, items, a new set of Raider challenges, an event, and other additions.

StarRupture became available to early access players on January 7th, letting them start playing before the official launch. However, the game is still under development and will receive further updates and improvements before its full release.

As someone who loves open-world RPGs, I’ve noticed it’s really tough for developers to get exploration just right. You want to wander around and discover things, but if you get too powerful too quickly, it kind of ruins the fun. That means devs need to carefully balance rewards – making sure every new item or upgrade feels worthwhile and keeps you hyped to see what’s around the next corner. Today, I’m thinking about the games that nailed it – the ones where exploring felt genuinely rewarding and kept me hooked for hours.

It was a pleasant surprise when Square Enix released Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy in 2021. The game tells an original story within the Marvel universe, and it strongly evokes the feel of Star Wars. This narrative-focused action-adventure, with some RPG features, is well-made and consistently engaging. It captures the quirky, lovable dynamic of the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy team without simply copying other stories. While it isn’t Star Wars itself, the game delivers a similar experience with its exciting space battles, strong team spirit, and well-designed action sequences.

Wondering which character is best to start with in Arcadia-7? This guide explains everything you need to know about the different characters and how they compare to each other.

There are plenty of reasons to play the Marvel’s Spider-Man games again. They’re simply great superhero experiences, with fun combat, smooth movement, and engaging stories. The games still look fantastic, and many players enjoy spending time taking pictures in photo mode. New Game Plus makes replaying even easier, letting you use all the costumes you’ve unlocked. But beyond just being consistently enjoyable, 2026 is a particularly good time to revisit these games because of upcoming events like the release of Marvel’s Wolverine, the 1000th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man (TASM), and the Brand New Day storyline.

Certain games are so popular and well-regarded that they become the standard for all other games in their category. These aren’t always the first games of that type, but the ones people now think of as the best examples. Here are a few titles that have reached that status, spanning genres like kart racing, farming simulations, and metroidvanias.

Okay, so if you’re playing StarRupture, you need to find Meteorite Hearts. They’re essential for building Base Cores, which are, like, super important. This guide is going to show you exactly where to look and how to mine them, so you can get back to building!

Detroit: Become Human has quickly become a popular game on Steam, ranking as the second best-selling title after ARC Raiders and selling close to one million copies in just the last two weeks.

You can find calcium ore by searching for areas with light-colored rocks. It’s often located near water, which can help with your search. I discovered a deposit east of my base by looking for this paler rock color, and I’ve included a screenshot to show you what to look for.