The team behind Phasmophobia have announced they are starting their own publishing company to support indie game developers. Details:

Xbox has confirmed a Developer Direct for January 2026. It will air on January 22nd at 1 PM ET, featuring three games.

If you miss the days of rocking out with games like Rock Band, then get excited - as a brand new Guitar Hero-style title is coming this year. Details:

Hot off the heels of the excellent 'The Simpsons' crossover, Epic Games are doing it all over again! Prepare for absolute chaos, because South Park is coming to Fortnite. Details:

Are you a fan of The Elder Scrolls Online? Well, buckle up - as there are some big changes coming in 2026 following an announcement yesterday. Details:

‘Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ PAC-MAN DLC Pack Now Available Today, publisher SEGA announced that their latest paid DLC for their kart racing title 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' is now available---bringing everyone's favourite PUCK-MAN to the fields of kart racing: PAC-MAN! Players can now race as the…

Minecraft has given details on their 'cutest drop yet,' new baby mobs are coming to your farms.

Fallout TV Show Crossover Event Hits Call of Duty Black Ops 7 in Season 1 Reloaded - and there's a lot to unpack for this one! Details:

As Microsoft January 2026 Lay-off Rumours Swirl, Microsoft CCO Says They're "100 percent made up'. Details:

We got to take a look at Gambir Studio & Raw Fury's coming cooking management game 'KuloNiku: Bowl Up!' over the holiday break - and we quite enjoyed the whole cosiness of it! Check out our preview of the game here!

Wolfenstein 3 may finally be coming as part of a release set to coincide with Amazon's TV show, per Jez Corden of Windows Central.

Ninja Theory's next game to be more 'Combat-Involved' and interactive, per Windows Central's Jez Corden. Could it be Hellblade 3, or something new? Details:

Fallout 5, a Fallout 3 Remake, and a Fallout New Vegas Remake have been greenlit and are in the works, according to a new report from Windows Central.

Lots of action, more intrigue, and some welcome Fallout stalwarts carry one of the best episodes yet of Fallout's second season. https://xboxera.com/2026/01/07/fallout-season-2-episode-4-review-spoilers/

The Year Ahead | The Biggest Games of 2026 As we all start settling in to the new year, the team here at XboxEra started to take stock and make plans for the year ahead...and oh my good lord there are so many incredible looking games! Seriously, there are so many that we've had to split things out…

PUBG: Battlegrounds Update 39.2 - This new update brings expands upon the 'Subzero' experience pushed earlier in December. It's cold out there! Details:

Fancy getting a little single stealth goblin action in your life? Well, peek into the shadows and you must just spot Styx: Blades of Greed, which has a brand new chunky gameplay trailer for you check out ahead of release next month. Details:

‘EA SPORTS NHL 26’ Sees “Team of the Year” Return, Forward Winners Announced Last week, publisher Electronic Arts announced that the "Team of the Year" programme would return for 'EA SPORTS NHL 26', celebrating the best-of-the-best in hockey with fans being able to have a hand in that selection.…

‘CODE VEIN II’ Sees New Walkthrough Trailer, Toon Creator Demo 22 January This week, publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment dropped a new walkthrough trailer for their up-and-coming action role-playing game 'CODE VEIN II'. This new trailer highlights the Revenant Josée Anjou all the while offering a…

‘DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined’ Sees Demo Release Across PC & Consoles, Supports Progress Transfer to Full Game This week, publisher SQUARE ENIX announced that a demo of their coming remake of 'DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined' would be made available starting today across PC via Steam/Xbox PC, Xbox…

The pre-load for Final Fantasy 7 Remake is available now on Xbox, and you are going to need some time to download it all.

IOI have revealed the '007 First Light' PC Specifications and a little more about the tech with NVIDIA in a new Developer Diary. Details:

Amazon MGM Studios have confirmed a number of actors for the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series, which will be landing on Prime Video. Details:

While Netflix's 'Stranger Things' has come to end in its current form, fans of the series can still get their Hawkins-associated fix. Vecna, Dustin and Eleven are set to appear in Dead by Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2. Details:

In today's episode of Xbox Era Headlines, which aired on January 6th, we discussed how incredible 2026 looks for games, Game Pass' first drop, and a whole lot more.

Time for the first episode of #HEADLINES for 2026! We catch up on everything that happened over the holidays, and the latest stories in gaming! - Microslop trends online - XCloud hits more TVs - CES news - Game Delays and Cancellations - Industry news youtu.be/7sa6D_snNlA

It's the first Tuesday of 2026, and Xbox Game Pass is adding Resident Evil Village, STAR WARS Outlaws, and more to start off the month.

If you are in need of a new headset, then get yourself over to Amazon sharpish, as the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro is on sale now. Details:

Grasshopper Manufacture have released a new story introduction trailer for their upcoming title Romeo is a Dead Man. Details:

Well, that's pretty, isn't it? Look at how shiny it is! A new NVIDIA trailer showcases Resident Evil Requiem's detailed urban environments. Details:

One of the original co-founders of SEGA passed away on Christmas day in Los Angeles surrounded by his family. Details:

Kicking off gaming events for 2026 with a bit of a surprise - a brand new showcase called 'New Game +' It's set to feature 45 Games, including Crimson Desert, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and The Eternal Life of Goldman. Interested? Here's the details:

2D Roguelike Brawler ‘Super Alloy Crush’ Sees New Steam Demo 22 January Today, developer Alloy Mushroom has announced that their coming 2D roguelike brawler (with heavy 'Mega Man' inspirations) title 'Super Alloy Crush' will see a brand-new demo on PC via Steam on 22 January. Whether they're…

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has sold one million copies, per Square Enix.

Two new titles have joined Xbox Game Pass ahead of tomorrow's first wave of 2026, alongside a Ubisoft game joining Game Pass Premium.

Mascot-horror ‘Monterey Jack’ Hits PC & Consoles Early February Developer DangerousBob Studio will be launching their first-person mascot-horror game 'Monterey Jack' on PC via Steam, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5 consoles on 9 February. Monterey Jack is a game where you're trapped in a cheese…

Own a HiSense TV? It Might Be An Xbox soon thanks to a Xbox Cloud Gaming. Details:

Here's the complete rundown of all the winners from The Steam Awards 2025, as voted for by the Steam community. Details:

8BitDo Unveils Pro-level Wireless “Ultimate 3E Controller” for Q2 2026 Release—TMR Sticks & Swappable Buttons Today, accessory manufacturer 8BitDo unveiled their latest Xbox controller---the "Ultimate 3E Controller", a pro-level all-in-one unit that features TMR-based joysticks, swappable button…

The top 15 video games in North America saw little movement week over week, with GTA moving up and Battlefield 6 dropping over the Christmas period, according to Mat Piscatella of Circana.

Are you eagerly awaiting some new games to play with your Game Pass subscription? Here's what is coming up so far this month. Details:

Let's head back to Night City, live youtu.be/urUbup0aeJc

'Bluey's Quest for the Golden Pen' has us take on the role of the titular blue doggy as she and her little sister Bingo seek to wrest the golden pen from a ruthless foe: their dad! Check out our review of the game right here!

The boys are back! It's a new year, and it looks set to be a good one! Join the usual crew and special guest Jez Corden for the XboxEra Podcast '2026 Predictions Special!" Available to watch/listen to now:

It's a new year and the boys are back to talk video games! This week, we're joined by the lovely @JezCorden in a 2026 'Predictions' Special! Come hang out with us! youtu.be/EnKZk_d0nGw

A hidden gem to start off 2026, live! youtu.be/Oa3FhBj1aAA

If you've got time for a quick play through, now's your chance! These five games are set to leave Xbox Game Pass in January. Details:

Josh Fairhurst has stepped down as CEO of Limited Run Games, and will fully depart the company in March of 2026. Details:

Netmarble's 'Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDIVE' is an enjoyable but flawed action romp featuring the world's edgiest dood and one of the lamer webtoons I've read out there. Check out our review of the game right over here!

With the community vote completed, what did the team behind XboxEra rate as their favourite games of the year? Check it out right here for our official 'Top 10'.