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Hungry Horrors Serves Up Steam Early Access on 19 January 2026

Following strong player feedback, the card-based folklore adventure enters Early Access

18 DECEMBER 2025 – ​ Clumsy Bear Studio has announced that Hungry Horrors will launch into Steam Early Access on 19 January 2026.

Hungry Horrors is a card-based adventure inspired by British and Irish folklore, where players must keep terrifying creatures fed using traditional regional dishes. There is no combat. Every card played is a meal served, and each turn is about keeping a Horror fed before it reaches you.

After a strong demo reception and months of iteration driven by community feedback, the Early Access release marks the next major step for the project, expanding its systems, content, and progression while continuing to involve players directly in development.

Hungry Horrors launches in Early Access on Steam on 19 January 2026. Available for PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and Steam Deck. Other platforms will be considered after the PC release.

What Early Access Includes

At launch, the Early Access version of Hungry Horrors will feature:

  • Five playable biomes: Caves, Woods, Bogs, Meadows, and the Town, plus the Dungeon and the Kitchen
  • 20 folklore Horrors, drawn from British and Irish myth, including Dullahan, Jenny Greenteeth, and Queen Mab
  • 42 playable dishes based on real traditional recipes from Britain and Ireland
  • 8 legendary characters to encounter, such as Herne the Hunter and the Wulver
  • Seasonings, cookware, potions, and artefacts that alter how you play
  • Core progression through the Book of Taliesin, unlocking new mechanics and strengthening future runs
  • Unique fatality animations for every Horror
  • Five original music tracks composed for the game by Henry Taylor
  • Easter eggs, unlockable mechanics, Steam achievements, and hidden interactions
  • Full controller support, plus mouse-only and keyboard-only play modes

Player feedback will continue to shape the game during Early Access, with regular updates planned as new areas, creatures, dishes, and narrative elements are added.

About the Game

In Hungry Horrors, you play as a spoilt princess forced into action when a ravenous curse spreads across her kingdom and a dragon awakens at its heart. To save the realm, she must perfect her cooking and feed the Horrors drawn from British and Irish legend, under the watchful supervision of a sharp-tongued, sarcastic cat who never misses a chance to comment.

Each encounter is about feeding Horrors rather than fighting them, balancing hunger, flavour cravings, and taste chains while upgrading dishes with seasonings. Cookware, spices and artefacts collected along the way reshape each run, as you discover events and legendary characters throughout the journey.

Every Horror, NPC, and artefact is rooted in regional folklore, from well-known figures to obscure local tales. Every dish is based on an authentic recipe, many of which can still be found in pubs today.

The game blends turn-based strategy with a strong sense of place, wrapped in colourful 90s-inspired pixel art and accompanied by an original, whimsical score composed by Henry Taylor.

Key Features

  • You don’t fight monsters, you feed them
  • Every card is a traditional recipe from Britain and Ireland
  • Every monster, NPC and artefact comes from the tales, legends and folklore of this region
  • Unique fatality animations, colourful 90s pixel art and whimsical bespoke music
  • Blends turn-based strategy, cozy pixel art indie charm, and dark folkloric horror.

About the Studio

Clumsy Bear Studio is a self funded indie studio based in the UK, made up of two developers Scott Fitzsimmons & Jerzy Pilch. Hungry Horrors has been in development for over a year and a half and is being built entirely in Godot and Aseprite. All art, design, and code are created in house, with original music composed by Henry Taylor.

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The Real Face of a VTuber Review

The Real Face of a VTuber

Developer: Lilien Games
Publisher: Whisper Games
Platform: PC
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $11.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

There was once a time that VTubing seemed like a thing that was only a small fad growing in Japan thanks to a few who pioneered the field and started making a splash overseas such as Kizuna Ai. Since then we’ve seen companies like Hololive explode in popularity around the world and VTubers in every language, shape, and content style have sprung up, be they part of a large corporation or an indie trying to run everything on their own. Anime style, 3D modeled, simple png designs, and more, Vtubers are everywhere. Yet at the heart of it all, except for one notable case that still has someone at least holding their reigns, there is still a face behind that animated Vtuber model. 

Now what if the face behind that Vtuber model happened to be involved in a brutal murder case that happened right within the company’s own office? That is the question that indie developer Lilien Games poses with their unique blend of murder mystery and visual novel called The Real Face of a Vtuber. With plenty of references to Vtubing moments, some obvious inspirations here and there, and even a sprinkling of actual Taiwanese Vtubers, is this visual novel worth your time?

Story

What started as a standard day for Justin Truth, a seasoned prosecutor with a sweet tooth, getting angry at his assistant Emily Close for eating his pudding soon turns into a blood covered crime scene as he is informed that the CEO of the Vtuber company called Lilien Entertainment has been found murdered inside the company’s headquarters. Upon arriving on the scene, Justin finds that the CEO, Mr. Chicken, is none other than a literal chicken and is simply called Mr. C to avoid confusion from then on. To make matters worse, while there is blood and evidence scattered around, the office was locked until the body was discovered. This means that there are only six suspects that could possibly have slain their boss, the six employees of Lilien Games themselves.

To make matters worse, each of these women, through one reason or another, is clearly suspect in slaying Mr. C after the initial investigation, only leading into more questions when it suddenly becomes clear that multiple people begin to claim that they happen to be the company’s incredibly popular Vtuber, Kuripa’s, real face as a way to claim their innocence. With the help of Close and officer Zelda Hoss to look into various leads, it will be up to Justin to come up with the truth behind this murder and what secrets these six girls have been hiding, as the closest secret a Vtuber has is their real identity, but now that blood has been spilled, will that secret finally come to light?

Although it may have plenty of colorful visuals and the victim happens to be a chicken (reference to Phase Connect’s Sakana perhaps?) The Real Face of a VTuber does tell a serious story that delves into the mindset of some of the employees as well as deep into the world of Vtubing as a whole while also explaining many aspects of VTubers that newcomers may be unfamiliar with. This includes things like Vocoders to adjust voice pitch or hide their real identity, rigging, the terms of Mother and Father in regards to a VTuber, and much more. In fact, longtime fans of VTubers in general will obviously get the biggest kick out of this story though newcomers who never have watched one before may also find themselves intrigued once they get a small taste here.

The characters themselves are something of a mixed bag unfortunately since, of the six primary suspects, one is only given the bare minimum in the form of development while another is meant to be something of an enigma. While trying to avoid spoilers, this character switches from referencing famous events from VTubing history including Gawr Gura’s debut stream to acting entirely out of place and mysterious, leaving her the biggest question mark players will walk away from once the game’s true credits roll, even with the bonus episodes. As for the other four, the character development is handled rather nicely and as players uncover more about their pasts, what motives they may have to want to kill Mr. C, and their alibis there is some great writing for these four characters.

It is interesting to note that The Real Face of a VTuber has three different endings depending on the clues that players gather and who they choose to accuse at certain points of committing the murder. Ironically, while my first guess for who happened to be the “Real Face” turned out to be correct, it led to one of two “bad endings.” Once the player completes the title they will be given various hints as to where they can locate extra evidence they may have missed and uncover new clues to unlock the third ending, the truth route. There is even some interesting bonus content that is unveiled once players complete this route though we will leave that up for players to find for themselves.

Gameplay

As with most visual novel style games, The Real Face of a VTuber, generally only involves talking to various characters but thanks to the game’s core aspect being built around a murder mystery, it also involves gathering evidence and actually interviewing suspects. Standard gameplay tends to simply involve reading along as the dialogue plays but throughout the game players will be given times where they can call any of the six suspects in to ask them about a new lead to try and uncover evidence.

Similarly, players can talk to their assistant Emily Close and officer Zelda Hoss and have them also investigate various leads that play out while players are interviewing witnesses/suspects. This helps uncover some new clues that players can then tie together on their own to put together their own theories about what actually happened. In fact, enough evidence happened to point in a certain direction that my own guess turned out to reveal the right identity, just not through the right route resulting in a different ending of the three possible routes.

Alongside interviewing and talking to the characters players will be able to access the “internet” and to DM “fans” of Kuripa to learn additional information as well as unlock additional hints and clues that can be used to send players down a different route and even watch short tidbits of Kuripa’s streams where the Vtuber is shown interacting and talking with other real Vtubers from Taiwan, with nearly every single one of them having a solid enough following on their own. This adds a nice little extra touch to the gameplay element even if the streams themselves are mostly bonus content.

As mentioned before, the game does feature three different routes depending on what clues players manage to gather and what they end up thinking is the real truth. Ironically, the game is quite difficult when it comes to managing to end up on the “true” path but once players complete the game once the title unlocks a hint system to point players along the way. It is worth noting that there are no fail states in The Real Face of a Vtuber nor any actual punishment for getting things wrong. This may be disheartening to some looking for a bit of challenge, especially during the court segments that feel just like a spiky haired defender would take part in.

Only during these segments players can only object to questions asked about various statements or cross-examinations and rather than objecting to some falsehood, it is instead objecting to something that would be improper in legitimate court, such as asking a leading question or one with no bearing on the case itself. Instead if players miss an objection their assistant Emily will object for them and Justin will react as if punished, similarly if they present the wrong evidence when questioned about a certain fact or objecting at the wrong time. There are no health meters or court misconducts that can happen so players really have no worries about failing which does take away some of the stakes. 

It is worth noting that throughout my time with The Real Face of a VTuber there were a handful of bugs that appeared but nothing too drastic. One time during an objection the entire game froze in that scene and the only way was to quit out and then there are multiple moments that untranslated text appears on-screen. This doesn’t happen quite that often, but enough to be noticeable especially when it comes to looking for a hint or two, especially since a character’s entire name is different in the English release compared to what it is stated as.

Audio & Visuals

The Real Face of a VTuber has a fairly simplistic style for most of its designs, especially in regards to the backgrounds which are kept minimalistic. Thankfully the actual character designs are fairly well done with a handful of expressions for each of the characters in the game, though not as many poses as some players may want. It is also worth noting that there are only around five or six CGs throughout the entire game which is a bit unfortunate. What is stellar looking though is the way the game presents the game’s Vtuber Kuripa and her streams. Unlike standard character models Kuripa is Live2D and her “streams” are filled with animation and extra effects to make them look quite impressive. Kuripa herself also looks exactly like what someone familiar with Vtubers would expect given the information and background the company has built around the character.

There is no voice work of any kind in the game, though there are a few jokes that if The Real Face of a VTuber sells a hundred thousand copies they will add voice work. This does mean that everything shown must be read and for the most part that is fine outside of a few misspellings and aforementioned untranslated lines. It is also worth noting that some of the dialogue that appears during Kuripa’s streams are displayed a bit oddly due to the English text not lining up properly in her “stream” window. The soundtrack features a fairly standard collection of background music that the team has put to great effect especially when major revelations about the case happen.

Overall

The Real Face of a VTuber offers not only an intriguing murder mystery but also a solid look into the world of VTubing itself, giving those who may only have surface knowledge a little peek behind the curtain while also providing plenty of funny references for longtime fans of VTubing in general. Behind this interesting mystery though are some faults as a few characters feel underutilized and some untranslated text and formatting issues appear more frequently than many would like, but even then Lilien Games’ foray into blending together VTubing and murder investigations is quite the successful one.

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Marathon releases Friday, 6 March (AEDT) on PlayStation 5, Steam and Xbox Series X|S

Bungie announced today that players will begin unravelling the mysteries of Tau Ceti IV when Marathon launches on Friday, 6 March* (AEDT). In Marathon, players scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV as a bio-cybernetic Runner while surviving against hostile security forces, rival Runners, and inhospitable environments to seek their fortune. A gameplay trailer was also released, showing the many dangers players will face on the surface of the planet.

Marathon English language voice actors announced

Marathon features the voices of…  

Krizia Bajos, Samantha Béart, Beau Bridgland, Ry Chase, Roger Clark, Darin De Paul, Jennifer English, Dave Fennoy, Nika Futterman, Morla Gorrondona, Reina Guthrie, Donnla Hughes, Keston John, Sohm Kapila, Rich Keeble, Elliot Knight, Erica Lindbeck, Piotr Michael, Brent Mukai, Neil Newbon, Ariana Nicole George, Emily O’Brien, Lee Shorten, Jason Spisak, Ben Starr, JB Tadena, Fred Tatasciore, Craig Lee Thomas, Elias Toufexis, Oliver Vaquer, Scott Whyte, Tracy Wiles, Erin Yvette  

Marathon will also have fully localised dialogue for all supported languages, with those voice casts to be introduced at a later date. The voice cast will also grow as the world continues to evolve. 

Marathon pre-orders and Collector’s Edition available now 

Marathon releases Friday, 6 March (AEDT) 2026 and is available in Standard and Deluxe editions for PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S with full cross-play and cross-save**. 

To celebrate Marathon’s launch, all Destiny 2 players can claim themed rewards in the Eververse Store, with ornaments available for those who pre-order.

Marathon Standard Edition

  • Access to all gameplay updates (maps, Runner shells, events, etc.) as the year progresses
  • Pre-order Marathon and receive the following:
    • ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style
    • ZERO STEP RC Weapon Charm
    • ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker
    • APOGEE INTERCEPT Background
    • APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem
  • Plus the following rewards for Destiny 2 rewards linked to your Bungie.net account:
    • UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost
    • UESC Rover Exotic Ship
    • UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow

Pre-order Marathon Standard Edition at the links here:

Marathon Deluxe Edition

  • All Standard Edition content 
  • 1x Premium Rewards Pass Voucher
  • 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens, used to unlock rewards in the pass
  • Weapon Cosmetics:
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun Style
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Overrun AR Style
  • Runner Shell Cosmetics:
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Vandal Shell Style 
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Destroyer Shell Style 
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Assassin Shell Style 
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Thief Shell Style

Pre-order Marathon Deluxe Edition at the links here:

Marathon’s Collector’s Edition

  • All Deluxe Edition content (game code version only)
  • 1/6th scale Thief Runner shell statue with LED lights 
  • Collectible WEAVEworm miniature
  • Iron-on embroidered patch  
  • Six art postcards  
  • Premium hexagon packaging with lenticular poster 
  • Beautifully designed display box featuring environmental art 
  • In-game bonus cosmetics for purchasing from the Bungie Store or PlayStation Direct:
    • ZERO STEP Emblem 
    • ZERO STEP Background

More info on the Collector’s Edition is available here, and watch the announcement trailer here.

Destiny 2 rewards

Destiny 2 rewards available for all players:

  • Modern MIDA Multitool – Exotic weapon ornament (MIDA Multi-Tool)
  • Silkworm Weave – Legendary shader (Marathon-themed green)
  • Waiting For Exfil – Exotic multiplayer emote

Marathon Limited Edition DualSense controller

Today, a Marathon-inspired limited-edition DualSense controller was also revealed.

The DualSense wireless controller – Marathon Limited Edition is wrapped in bold graphics and fractured shapes inspired by Marathon’s futuristic world.

The controller will be available in limited quantities at participating retailers for $134.95 AUD.*** Pre-orders will begin on Thursday, 29 January, 2026 at 10am local time and launches Friday, 6 March (AEDT) 2026.

Read more at the PlayStation blog here, and watch the announcement trailer here.

To learn more about the full announcement, visit the Bungie Blog. For the latest news, follow Marathon on Discord, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter/X.

Kingston Technology Remains Among Top Private Companies in 2025

#28 on Forbes list of “America’s Top Private Companies”

Forbes’ list of America’s Top Private Companies for 2025. This recognition marks Kingston’s continued growth in a rapidly evolving landscape. Kingston remains the top “Technology Hardware & Equipment” company on the list, reinforcing its position as an industry leader.

For more than two decades, Kingston has proudly held the title of #1 third-party supplier of DRAM modules worldwide and continues to lead as #1 in SSDs in the channel. These rankings, according to Forbes, reflect Kingston’s ability to consistently deliver high-quality products and maintain strong relationships with partners and customers across the globe. Kingston’s success is due in part to a simple yet powerful philosophy: “Built on Commitment.” This guiding principle has shaped the company’s culture and operations for nearly 40 years. From its humble beginnings in 1987 to becoming a global technology powerhouse, Kingston has remained steadfast in its dedication to quality, reliability, and customer care.

“This Forbes recognition, along with our ‘Built on Commitment’ philosophy, marks Kingston’s dedication and long-term vision: expand our product offerings, strengthen global partnerships, and continue setting industry benchmarks for performance and reliability,” said Kingston. “None of these achievements happen without the strong foundation and collaborative relationships we’ve built across the industry.”

For more information visit kingston.com.

About Kingston Technology

From big data to IoT devices, including laptops, PCs, and wearable technology, Kingston Technology is dedicated to delivering top-tier product solutions, service, and support. Trusted by leading PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, we value our long-term partnerships that help us evolve and innovate. We ensure every solution meets the highest standards by prioritizing quality and customer care. At every step, we listen, learn, and engage with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that make a lasting impact. To learn more about Kingston Technology and our “Built on Commitment” vision, visit Kingston.com.

Shifting: Tides of Tomorrow Gets New Release Date in April

Sydney, Australia – January 20th, 2026: After briefly flirting with the idea of renaming the game Tides of the Day After Tomorrow, developer DigixArt (creators of the critically acclaimed Road 96) and publisher THQ Nordic have decided to stick with Tides of Tomorrow — and to take a little extra time before launch.

The narrative-driven adventure will now release on April 22, 2026, for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Following extensive feedback gathered from the Tides of Tomorrow playable demo and an ongoing closed beta, the development team determined that additional time is needed to respond to player input and implement improvements. This extra development period will help ensure the best possible experience for the upcoming narrative-driven adventure.

Players can currently try the Tides of Tomorrow demo for themselves, available at: https://thqn.net/ToTdemo.

While awaiting the release of Tides of Tomorrow on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 22, 2026, players are invited to check out the playable demo and explore the series of character showcases to get familiar with the cast of Tides of Tomorrow.

Check out all Tides of Tomorrow character showcases on YouTube: https://thqn.net/4bHPlW2 

Tides of Tomorrow is developed by DigixArt and published by THQ Nordic. The game will launch on April 22, 2026, for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, both digitally and with physical retail editions available in major territories.

About Tides of Tomorrow:

In a flooded, post-apocalyptic world plagued by a mysterious disease called Plastemia, you embark on a single-player mission – yet you’ll never be alone. You’ll constantly feel the presence of other Tidewalkers through the echoes of those who came before you.

Key Features:

  • Reveal the ‘echoes’ of previous players through Online Story-Link – ghosts that show how previous Tidewalkers moved, the decisions they made, and even how they tried to communicate with you
  • Confront opposing factions – ruthless Marauders, everyday survivors known as Reclaimers, and the Mystics
  • Levels, NPCs, and narratives can be totally different depending on the choices of Story-Link selected
  • Sail through uncertain waters, gathering resources to improve your chance for survival
  • Explore diverse floating platforms set amongst unique land and seascapes

About Online Story-Link:

The ‘Online Story-Link’ feature allows you to feel the impact of previous players’ choices – and leave your own lasting mark for future players. How it works:

  • Every choice made by every player is recorded.
  • When beginning your run, you select a Tidewalker’s Story-Link to follow — from DigixArt team members, friends, streamers, or random global players.
  • You may visit the same locations, but the events, characters, and outcomes can differ entirely based on the choices made before you.
  • Your own choices will become Story-Links for future players, shaping their world in return.
  • For more information about Tides of Tomorrow, please visit the official website.

Cute Hamster Becomes Global Savior: Tower Defender MOCHI-O Launches Today on PC

TOKYO — Jan. 19, 2026 — MOCHI-O, the adorable apocalyptic tower defense shooter adventure developed by Zxima and published by Kodansha Creators’ Lab, launches on PC via Steam today with a 20% discount until Sunday, Feb. 1st, 2026.

Doomsday looms, and the nation’s last line of defense is… a seemingly harmless hamster? Nurture MOCHI-O with lots of love to foster fresh firepower, then aim it toward approaching foes to blast destructive bullets and beams in their direction.

Feed MOCHI-O bundles of seeds during battle to gain experience points, and enhance its world-saving abilities with upgrades to firing rate, crit chance, attack range, and cooldown reductions. Between waves of warfare, cuddle with the adorable hamster to forge an unbreakable bond and unlock even stronger weapons like proximity mines, rail cannons, and time-stopping laser beams.

Decorate MOCHI-O’s room with over a hundred pieces of art, and enjoy classic tower defense action combined with retro pixelated visuals and a comical “gentle apocalypse” narrative. Experiment with custom builds as MOCHI-O’s nurturing system encourages dozens of different playstyles.

“There are so many games about the end of the world, but many of them have a very serious tone,” says developer Zxima. “The contrast of cuteness and destruction in MOCHI-O leads to a light-hearted take on the apocalypse, echoing themes of my previous works.”

MOCHI-O is now available on PC via Steam for $4.99 with a 20% launch discount lasting for two weeks. The language supports English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. For more information, follow Jii-ma on X / Twitter.

About Zxima

An independent game developer since 2017, Zxima has released 10 titles, including Parasite Days and Post Apocalypse Bakery. Known for distinctive game systems and surreal worldbuilding born from a unique sensibility, Zxima’s works are often set in a “gentle doomsday world.” Catastrophe Restaurant was recognized as a Top 3 title at the Google Play Indie Games Festival 2022.

About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.

SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded Update 2.2 Introduces Arena Royale, Blending Arena Shooter Action with Battle Royale Stakes

Battle Royale Returns With A New Philosophy, “Less Looting, More Shooting” 

Zephyr Cove, NV (Jan 19, 2026) 1047 Games announced Update 2.2 for SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded, introducing Arena Royale, a reimagined battle royale mode built on the studio’s arena-first philosophy. Update 2.2 also delivers new Arena content, with two new Arena maps, all new Mastery Challenges, and more. The update goes live Wednesday, January 22, on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.

SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded 2.2 full overview video below.

Arena Royale drops 24 players into one of four massive biomes, including the brand-new urban battleground, Outskirts, for fast-paced matches designed to incorporate arena shooter elements. The mode removes buy stations in favor of instant upgrades, includes respawning to get players back into action, and introduces Arena Events that bring classic arena objectives into the battle royale format.

“When we sat down to design Arena Royale, we knew we wanted to push it closer to that arena shooter feel,” said 1047 Games Design Director Josh Watson. “We kept coming back to this core idea: less looting, more shooting.

SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded’s Update 2.2 exemplifies 1047 Games’ commitment to the arena shooter genre. Taking the best parts of arena shooters (fast movement, tight gunplay, quick respawns, and high action) and battle royales (variety, scale, epic finales, and high stakes), Arena Royale is the battle royale for arena shooter fans.

Alongside the launch of Arena Royale, Splitgate fans can also expect

  • Two brand-new arena maps:
  • Tri-Hard – A high-flying arena built around launch portals and jump pads, turning every fight into aerial chaos. This map leans lighthearted and unhinged, and is all about risky plays, epic launches, and catching opponents off guard.
  • Runway – Set in a neon cityscape inspired by the energy of Shinjuku, Runway is designed around strong portal routes, fast rotations, and clear power positions that reward movement and aggression.
  • An all-new limited-time event, “Teabag Takeover”
  • You read that right. Teabag Takeover arrives on Friday, January 23! This new Limited Event is a celebration of a long-forgotten sign of respect. Some might even call it an elegant greeting, for a more civilized age. Players can jump into matches and teabag their opponents to earn points toward unlocking new teabag themed rewards.
  • A new mastery camo, Isotromic
  • Awarded to players who unlock chase camos on every available weapon. If you see Isotromic in a match, you know that player put in the work.
  • Added Proximity Chat to Arena Royale.
  • A wide range of bug fixes, balance updates, and overall stability improvements.

Steam: https://go.splitgate.com/sg-steam
Epic Games Store: https://go.splitgate.com/sg-egs
PlayStation: https://go.splitgate.com/sg-ps
Xbox: https://go.splitgate.com/sg-xbox

Run for Your Life: Interactive FMV Thriller The RunLaunches on PC February 5

The mobile and cinema experience expands into a bold new era of cinematic gaming on PC.

London, UK – January 19, 2026. This February, the line between film and video games disappears. PRM Games, in collaboration with Benacus Entertainment and RNF Productions, today announces that the terrifying Full-Motion horror-thriller The Run from acclaimed FMV specialist Paul Raschid (The Complex, Five Dates, Ten Dates, The Gallery, Hello Stranger), will launch on PC via Steam on February 5, 2026. Fans can Wishlist the game now. 

Following its success on iOS and Android and an interactive cinema residency in London, The Run now arrives on PC as a highly ambitious and immersive FMV experience, delivering a new form of entertainment where players don’t just watch the story… they live it.

Set along a remote running trail on the breathtaking shores of Lake Garda, Northern Italy, the game follows a famous fitness influencer whose morning run spirals into a desperate fight for survival. Hunted by seemingly motiveless killers, players must make split-second decisions that shape the story in real time, with every choice potentially leading to salvation… or death.

“What excites me most about The Run is how it shows that interactive cinema is becoming its own powerful form of entertainment,” says Paul Raschid, writer and director of The Run.

“We’re no longer just borrowing from games or film, we’re creating something new that sits between them. The Run is intense, emotional, terrifying and deeply personal because the audience isn’t passive. You’re inside the story, making life-or-death decisions as it unfolds. I think players are ready for this new kind of experience, and I can’t wait for PC audiences to step into it.”

Featuring a stellar cast led by Roxanne McKee (Game of Thrones, Strike Back) and George Blagden (Vikings, Versailles), the experience also includes unforgettable appearances from horror icon Dario Argento and screen legend Franco Nero. With more than three and a half hours of filmed content, multiple branching storylines, twenty unique deaths and five distinct endings, no two playthroughs are ever the same.

Beyond traditional gaming, The Run has captivated audiences worldwide with screenings at Raindance London, MOTELX Lisbon, Dinard, and Imagine Amsterdam, before taking over London’s Genesis Cinema for a two-month residency where audiences voted on critical story decisions in real time using glow sticks, transforming gameplay into a shared cinematic event.

Key Features

  • Choice-Driven Narrative with five dramatically different endings
  • Timed & Paused Choices for solo play or live audience participation
  • 20 Unique Deaths determined entirely by player decisions
  • Dynamic Story Map revealing every branching path
  • Over 3½ Hours of Filmed Content merging cinema and gameplay into one seamless experience
  • A New Era of Interactive Entertainment where storytelling, gaming and cinema collide

The hunt begins on February 5. Wishlist The Runfor PC on Steam now. 

ABOUT BENACUS ENTERTAINMENT

Founded by Seth Michaels and Sara Sometti Michaels, Benacus Entertainment is a fast-rising independent production company based in Atlanta, Georgia and Rome, Italy. The company creates bold, high-quality feature films, documentaries, and scripted and unscripted television, earning a reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget, and above expectations.

Projects include YOUR HOST, a critically acclaimed horror thriller directed by DW Medoff and starring Academy Award®️ nominee Jackie Earle Haley, as well as THE RUN, directed by Paul Raschid, an interactive “pick-your-own-storyline” feature that pushes the boundaries of the FMV genre and allows audiences to immerse themselves in cinematic storytelling, with choices that shape the outcome in real time.

ABOUT RNF PRODUCTIONS

Founded in 2018, RNF Productions is dedicated to the art of storytelling through feature films. Combining industry expertise with innovative technology, the company produces award-winning films that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a mission to push the boundaries of cinema, RNF Productions develops narratives that inspire, challenge, and entertain.

The company’s slate features YOUR HOST, a chilling horror thriller from director DW Medoff starring Academy Award® nominee Jackie Earle Haley, and THE RUN, an innovative interactive film from director Paul Raschid that reinvents the FMV genre. By placing audiences at the center of the story, THE RUN delivers a groundbreaking cinematic experience where every choice drives the outcome in real time. RNF Productions continues to expand its reputation as a bold voice in global independent cinema, championing stories that leave a lasting impact.

About Paul Raschid

Paul Raschid (33) wrote and directed The Run and is one of the world’s most prolific FMV game-makers.

He has helmed 6 released titles to date (5 full and 1 demo). These are: The Complex, Five Dates, Ten Dates, The Gallery, Hello Stranger and Deathtrap Dungeon: The Golden Room. They were released on Steam, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.

Five Dates was nominated for the BAFTA Cymru Best Film award in 2023.

As well as FMV games, Paul is a linear feature filmmaker. His most

notable credit is as writer-director of sci-fi thriller White Chamber for which Shauna Macdonald won Best Actress at BAFTA Scotland 2018. It was released on Netflix following selection for 10 film festivals worldwide including BIFFF Brussels, Edinburgh, BiFan S.Korea, FrightFest London, Sitges and Mumbai.

About PRM Games.

The  Run is PRM’s third title as publisher after Hello Stranger and The Gallery.

Azur Lane Returns to World of Warships: Legends for its 7th Wave

January’s update for World of Warships: Legends brings new Azur Lane content, alongside the Born of Battle Campaign, French Navy Event, and more

January 19th – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game for console and mobile, World of Warships: Legends, is sailing into 2026 with a brand new January content update. Headlining additions include Wave 7 of Azur Lane, joined by the new Born of Battle Campaign, a French Navy Event, and new Gouden Leeuw Bureau Project. A new Marathon has also started for the Soviet Legendary Tier battleship Kremlin.

New limited-time Azur Lane content available from Jan 19th to Feb 23rd

Azur Lane is returning to Legendary waters with Wave 7, bringing all-new content from the hit sidescrolling naval warfare game to World of Warships: Legends. The newest wave of the collaboration brings five fan-favourite characters to life as Commanders, including Vittorio Veneto, Ägir, Tallinn, Massachusetts, and Z24, ready to lead players into battle. In addition to these new Commanders, four new ships sail into the game, including Italian Tier VII Premium battleship AL Vittorio Veneto, German Tier VIII Premium cruiser AL Ägir, Soviet Tier VI Premium cruiser AL Tallinn, and German torpedo-focused destroyer AL Z-24.

Players can also get hands on with a new AL Massachusetts camouflage, perfectly suited for U.S. Tier VII Premium battleship Massachusetts, and a new Azur Lane VII Container. Inside these lie the chance to obtain a Commander, ship or skin from the latest wave of Azur Lane content, alongside other rewards like Siren camouflages and Commander Progression Items. Players can unlock two of these for free, through completing a dedicated mission, and by taking on the Born of Battle campaign.

Wave 7 of Azur Lane will be available in World of Warships: Legends from 19 January through to 23 February.

Born of Battle Campaign brings new rewards to World of Warships: Legends

The first campaign of the year has arrived. Available until February 23, the Born of Battle campaign features 100 milestones for players to work through, with a plethora of awards available, from camouflages to crates and more. Waiting at the end for those that complete the entire campaign with Admiralty backing is British Tier VIII Premium destroyer Somme. This versatile vessel equipped with stealthy long-range torpedoes, and the Torpedo Reload Booster, granting unlimited charges for maximum destruction.

Vive la France! The French Navy Event has begun

A new French Navy Event makes waves on the high seas with themed rewards, including special French Battleship Crates. These crates contain skins for French battleships Normandie, Lyon, Richelieu, Alsace, Bourgogne, Strasbourg, and Flandre, alongside the chance to drop Premium battleships Strasbourg or Flandre themselves. Crates can also be obtained via the new Keeper of Liberty Calendar, which upon completion rewards players with the Marianne guise for French Commanders. In addition to the new event and Keeper of Liberty calendar, daring players can take part in the Mer de Courage mission to unlock French Commander Charles Bléry.

Legendary ships and additional updates

Two Legendary ships are also arriving: Dutch Legendary Tier cruiser Gouden Leeuw with huge damage-dealing airstrike capabilities is here as a Bureau Project, and players are able to start collecting Ship Parts to unlock the Soviet Legendary Tier battleship Kremlin as part of a 3-update marathon.

Additionally, players can look forward to new seasons of Fleet Cup, Ranked Battles, and Brawls in this update, along with the full release of Japanese hybrid battleships, and plenty of additional improvements.Closing out the update, from February 9 to 23, players can complete a special mission and enjoy discounted ships, skins, and Commander guises as part of Lunar New Year celebrations.

The full patch notes are available here.

About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit Legendary Commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels, and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players from around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles and mobile for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website:https://wowslegends.com/

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 15 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.

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The tactical roguelike Kingdom Loop is coming to PC and consoles. Play the demo on January 15!

Starting January 15, players can try a free PC demo of Kingdom Loop, an indie strategic roguelike with deckbuilding set in a medieval fantasy world. The game blends elements inspired by titles like Loop Hero with classic turn-based strategy. The full version of Kingdom Loop is planned for release on PC in the first half of 2026, with console versions to follow on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Kingdom Loop is developed by the independent studio RootGame and will be published by Ultimate Games S.A.

Steam Store Link – https://ult.ink/KingdomLoopDemo

Kingdom Loop: Where Hero Loop Meets Tactical Turn-Based Strategy

Kingdom Loop is a strategic roguelike with 3D visuals and an isometric camera. It draws inspiration from the cult hit Loop Hero and classic turn-based strategies like jRPGs and Heroes of Might and Magic III.

In Kingdom Loop, players guide a hero on a quest for the Grail in a medieval fantasy world where humans and the undead are at war. Each faction has its own traits, and all 8 heroes have unique abilities that change how the game plays.

Build Your Kingdom in an Endless Loop

Kingdom Loop’s gameplay mixes kingdom building, resource management, army development, and combat.

Players guide a hero around an endless loop that circles the Grail Temple. The land has over 200 tiles, each with unique effects that players place using cards. After each loop, enemies get stronger, so players must adapt or risk defeat. Losing can teach valuable lessons for the next attempt.

Kingdom Loop’s turn-based combat relies on dynamic mechanics, where players make important choices about unit selection, positioning, and targets. The game also offers deep systems for managing resources, recruiting different units, and building structures.

Kingdom Loop stands out for its high strategic depth. Strong gameplay variety, combined with significant randomness, allows extensive experimentation with card decks, factions, and synergy creation. As a result, the game offers not only high replayability but also a wide range of viable tactical approaches.

Try the Free Kingdom Loop Demo Now

A free demo of Kingdom Loop has been on Steam since January 15. It gives players an early look at the game and a chance to try its main mechanics.

In the demo, players control one hero from the human faction, each with unique stats. With the card deck, players can try out kingdom building and look for synergies between buildings, resources, and artifacts.

Kingdom Loop Demo – Key Features:

  • 1 human faction hero (unique attributes and card deck)
  • Endless loop-based gameplay
  • Card-driven kingdom building
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Resource management and synergy creation
  • Collection of powerful artifacts
  • High replayability

The full PC version of Kingdom Loop is expected in the first half of 2026, with the exact date to be announced. Console versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 will come later.