Technology is constantly evolving, and gaming accessories are becoming increasingly unusual. If you’re familiar with the keyboard made from jeans, a keyboard controlled by your feet might not even seem that odd at this point.
Looking ahead to 2026, it promises to be an incredible year for gaming. We’re expecting the long-awaited release of GTA 6, which is likely to be a massive success, and Insomniac Games will be launching a new Wolverine game – the first in over 16 years – to continue the excitement around Marvel games.
I was reading the Steam subreddit today and saw a post about the new rule where games have to say if they used AI to help make them. It’s funny, because Tim Sweeney from Epic Games recently said he thought this whole thing was unnecessary! But this user, u/G_aster, thinks it doesn’t go far enough. They actually want a way to hide games that used AI! The comments section was pretty lively, with a lot of people reacting to that idea.
Battlestate Games has recognized a streamer known as Tigz as the first player to successfully complete an escape from Tarkov in their popular first-person shooter game. The developers shared a congratulatory message on Instagram, saying, “Congratulations to Tigz on being the first to Escape From Tarkov. You survived. But at what cost?”
As more people stream real-life content, platforms like Kick, YouTube, and Twitch have been struggling with inappropriate and harmful broadcasts.
Matthew Beem is a hugely popular creator on YouTube, boasting over 7 million subscribers. He’s famous for his daring challenges and ambitious projects, often collaborating with other well-known online personalities like IShowSpeed, Adin Ross, and The Rizzler.
This event showcases top competitors tackling challenging data puzzles that require sharp thinking, accuracy, and speed while under pressure. With a prize pool of $61,500, this year’s competition is expected to attract a large international audience.
Skyblivion’s lead, Rebelzize, recently provided an update on the mod’s progress. He explained that the majority of the work is complete, and a dedicated team of over 70 volunteers continues to push towards its release.
So, I’m super excited because Mega Lucario Z is getting added with the new DLC! When they first announced the DLC last September, we got a sneak peek at Mega Raichu X and Y, and then last month they showed off Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur. Now, adding Mega Lucario Z just makes the whole thing even better!
YouTube in 2025 saw some big moments, like CoryxKenshin making a popular return, the Outdoor Boys both retiring and then coming back, and IShowSpeed continuing to travel the world while creating content.