It’s pretty common for games to get replaced with newer versions, but I’ve noticed a bunch have just disappeared for other reasons. Honestly, it doesn’t look like we’ll ever be able to play those ones on Steam again, which is a real bummer.
In ARC Raiders, the Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key is primarily found by searching homes in residential areas on various maps. Wooden drawers, cabinets, and suitcases within these homes are the most likely places to find it. Here are some of the best locations to search for residential loot and increase your chances of finding the key.
Remedy Entertainment revealed at The Game Awards 2025 that the sequel to their hit game, CONTROL, will launch in 2026. Officially titled CONTROL Resonant, the new game was confirmed to release in the second quarter of 2026 in filings with investors.
Half Sword throws you into intense arena battles where you’ll fight various opponents. The combat is challenging to learn, but incredibly satisfying as you defeat enemies with powerful attacks. It’s a brutal game with realistic physics that makes every fight a spectacle, and it’s launching into early access on January 30th.
New analysis of hyperon-antihyperon pairs provides stringent tests of quantum mechanics against hidden-variable theories.
2006 saw the launch of the Nintendo Wii, a surprisingly powerful console known for its unique motion controls. While many games added motion controls unnecessarily, some used the technology in clever and innovative ways. Several now-famous gaming franchises began their journey this year, and established series experimented with new ideas. Overall, it was a fantastic year for video games, and here are some of the highlights.
The recent showcase finally revealed the setting for Forza Horizon 6: Japan, confirming earlier leaks. Developers Playground Games announced that this installment will feature the biggest map in the series’ history, complete with changing seasons and recognizable real-world locations, including bustling cities. Players can also look forward to new features like an auto-drive mode and plenty of activities, including ‘Car Meets’ where they can connect with others and share their customized cars.
ShinyHunters, known for high-profile crypto and corporate hacks, is threatening to leak users’ 2024 tax reports unless a ransom is paid. Because nothing says “we’re serious” like holding your taxes hostage.
In early January 2026, LEGO officially launched its Smart Play line, a new take on its classic building bricks. These bricks have multiple sensors that can tell where they are, how they’re positioned, and even detect light, sound, or other LEGO pieces. This allows them to react with lights and sounds. While LEGO’s upcoming Pokemon sets were expected to be the first to feature this new technology, the initial sets revealed don’t have Smart Play capabilities, and more non-Smart Play Pokemon sets are reportedly planned.
The original Zelda games arrived in the West during the 1980s and offered very different ways to play. The first game had a simple overhead view, with little story or interaction. Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link completely changed things up, featuring challenging side-scrolling levels and towns full of people Link could talk to. When the Super Nintendo came out, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in 1991 pushed the series forward with imaginative dungeons, improved combat, and new items like the Hookshot.