Games

As a gamer, I’m really excited about the tech inside the Asus ROG Xreal R1. It’s got super fast 240Hz micro-OLED lenses with a clear 1080p picture. Connecting it is easy – you can use HDMI or DisplayPort with the included ROG Control Dock, or even just a single USB-C cable if you have an ROG Ally! Asus claims it feels like you’re looking at a massive 171-inch screen from about four meters away, with a wide 57-degree view, and that the sweet spot for clear viewing is really big – covering 95% of the screen. It sounds incredibly immersive!

Starting in 2026, some Twitch streamers discovered unauthorized changes to how they receive payments. They found their bank account details and PayPal links had been altered to accounts they didn’t recognize.

If you’ve played Baldur’s Gate 3, you probably know Minthara Baenre. She’s a powerful Drow Paladin and a leader at the Goblin Camp, deeply committed to a god called the Absolute. You first encounter her as an enemy, planning to attack the Emerald Grove and the Tieflings seeking shelter there. This forces you to make a difficult choice: will you try to stop her, or will you side with her?

Lego has used electronics in its sets before, but the new Smart Play pieces are different. They can sense special NFC tags nearby and don’t need batteries – they charge wirelessly. That’s a step up from Lego Super Mario, which relied on AAA batteries.

At CES 2026 on January 5th, Sony Honda Mobility announced that the Afeela 1 will include special PlayStation features. These include a unique Astro Bot, Gran Turismo-themed wallpapers, custom electric motor sounds, and the ability to use PlayStation Remote Play directly in the car.

Arc Raiders quickly became a hit game in 2025, receiving excellent reviews and gaining millions of players. It’s continued to be popular in 2026, maintaining a strong player base and selling over 12 million copies.

Schedule 1 became incredibly popular, seemingly out of nowhere. Within a short time, hundreds of thousands of players were hooked, enjoying the game’s drug dealer simulation and building their businesses. Remarkably, the entire game was created by just one person, Tyler, who’s been working hard to release updates and keep players engaged.

A YouTube video by modder Thekempy reveals that remnants of what’s known as Chapter 0 still exist within the finished game, but they’re incomplete and can only be accessed using modifications.

The new 8BitDo Ultimate 3E controller will cost $150, making it more expensive than 8BitDo’s other controllers. It’s priced to compete with high-end controllers like the Microsoft Elite Series 2, Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, and options from brands like Victrix, Nacon, Turtle Beach, Scuf, and GameSir.

It happens to everyone: we all get really caught up in what we’re doing sometimes. Whether you’re lost in a good story by yourself or having a wild time with others, you’re bound to let out a yell every now and then.