AMD’s next processor will work with current AM5 motherboards, such as the B850 and X870E models from companies like ASUS, Asrock, and MSI. It will also be compatible with older boards like the B650. If you have an existing AM5 motherboard and plan to upgrade to the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, AMD recommends checking for and installing any available BIOS updates first.
Dead by Daylight is teaming up with Stranger Things again! This update, arriving January 27, 2026, introduces Vecna, Eleven, and Dustin as playable characters. Players can also unlock special outfits for Robin and Eddie. Read More 2026-01-06 23:10
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things premiered on December 31st, bringing an end to the popular Netflix series that began in 2016. While the show has concluded, fans can still enjoy Stranger Things content in the Dead by Daylight game. An update arriving near the end of January will allow players to battle Vecna, or play as him and use his powers to scare other players.
Both of those games have previously offered local split-screen multiplayer, so fans are hoping that feature returns when they release in 2026. Putting speculation aside, let’s focus on games where cooperative play is a key feature.
Fans were excited for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes because it was created by Bones Film, the same studio behind the popular My Hero Academia anime. The anime lived up to expectations, receiving very positive feedback from viewers. Shortly after the first season finished, announcements for a continuation were already being made.
Most online games use a system to group players together, based on things like skill or connection quality, but many developers don’t share how these systems work. Embark, the studio behind ARC Raiders, kept its matchmaking details secret, leading to guesses about whether it considered player skill or equipment. It turns out the system is actually based on how players behave. Aggressive players will be matched with others who play aggressively, while those who focus on cooperative gameplay will find more peaceful lobbies.
Igor Sarzyński, Creative Director for Cyberpunk 2077, explained that the game’s initial section was intentionally short and that making it longer wouldn’t have improved the experience. Although Cyberpunk 2077 had a difficult launch, it has since become a major success story in the gaming world. Despite this turnaround, some players still have concerns, but the game’s narrative lead doesn’t agree with all of the criticism.
I’m so hyped for Romeo is a Dead Man! It looks like it’s putting a really fun, but twisted, spin on the classic Romeo and Juliet story – seriously, it’s wonderfully weird. And the best part? It’s coming out on February 11, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. I can’t … Read more
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check combines the meticulous detail of the game Papers, Please, with the tense survival gameplay common in indie horror games. You’ll quickly switch between carefully checking survivors for infection and fighting off waves of zombies.
From the start of the Hidden Leaf and other ninja villages in the world of Naruto, many incredibly strong characters have appeared, but Hashirama Senju and Hiruzen Sarutobi stand out as particularly powerful. Hashirama was the very first Hokage and, alongside Madara Uchiha, founded the Hidden Leaf Village. Centuries later, Hiruzen Sarutobi became a legendary ninja, widely considered unmatched in his skill.