Taming Spectre: A Formally Verified Defense
Researchers have developed a new security approach, SpecIBT, to neutralize Spectre attacks by combining hardware-assisted control-flow integrity with compiler optimizations.
Researchers have developed a new security approach, SpecIBT, to neutralize Spectre attacks by combining hardware-assisted control-flow integrity with compiler optimizations.

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.

Periods of consecutive monthly losses, notably in 2014 and again in 2018, marked the unwind of overheated rallies rather than structural failure. Recent weakness follows the same pattern, which is just a fancy way of saying, “Hey, remember that time we all lost our minds and now we’re paying the price?”

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.

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.
New research demonstrates how higher-order symmetries can stabilize quantum systems against disorder, effectively raising the bar for spontaneous symmetry breaking.

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.

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!

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.