Over the last year, artificial intelligence has become much more noticeable in gaming. We’ve seen examples like AI-powered voice acting for characters like Darth Vader in Fortnite, and even entire games created by AI. There have also been some debates and issues along the way.
Nvidia introduced its 50-series graphics cards last year, and as you’d expect from the most powerful consumer model, the top-end card – the RTX 5090 – is very expensive. It has a suggested price of $1,999, which is about the same cost as two PlayStation 5 consoles. While pricey, it does offer a large 32GB of the newest DDR7 VRAM. However, there’s now a worldwide shortage of this memory, which is causing prices to rise even further.
As a subscriber, I’m really excited about the free games coming next January! On January 6th, 2026, we’ll be able to download Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper. It’s a great mix – you’ve got fast-paced street racing, a fresh take on a classic Disney platformer, and a fun, cooperative survival game to play with friends. Honestly, it’s a more varied selection than we usually get, which is awesome!
Researchers have developed a new architecture that efficiently and reliably verifies the safety of ReLU neural networks using a combination of incremental analysis and learned constraints.
Oh, the tragedy! South Korean investors, those valiant souls, fled to foreign lands in 2025, seeking the forbidden fruits of derivatives and hedging. A joint report by CoinGecko and Tiger Research, that most solemn of scribes, reveals the exodus of 160 trillion won-a flood that drowns the hopes of local exchanges!
While some fans have found flaws in the Culling Game arc of Jujutsu Kaisen, it undeniably features the most impressive battles in the series. The arc’s setup – forcing both experienced and new sorcerers to fight to the death – naturally leads to incredibly exciting and high-stakes fights.
A new event called ‘Drop Event’ launched in Pokemon TCG Pocket at the beginning of 2026. It features four challenging solo battles centered around Electric-type Pokemon, particularly the Mareep family. Players can earn packs of new Promo Cards, including a unique Mareep card, by participating. However, this is the second event in a row where players need to use recently released cards to win all the rewards, and some are voicing their concerns about this pattern.
At the end of 2025, Xbox Game Pass removed two popular games. Carrion, an indie horror title, flipped the typical horror formula by letting players control the monster. And Hell Let Loose, a first-person shooter, is considered by many to be one of the best World War II games available. Luckily, Game Pass added many more games throughout 2025 than it removed, and fans are hoping this trend continues as Xbox announces which games will be leaving in the new year.
In a recent post on his website, snscratchpad, Satya Nadella highlighted 2026 as a key year for artificial intelligence. He acknowledged that every year seems important for AI, but emphasized that this time feels genuinely different.
After five seasons, the popular series Stranger Things has officially concluded. The two-hour finale recently streamed on Netflix, offering a satisfying end to the show.