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January 30, 2026

Weekend PC Download Deals for Jan. 30: Steam Board Game Fest

The Steam Board Game Fest 2026 features deals on tabletop-style video games, showcasing titles that reflect traditional board games. Steam is also offering sales on popular games from developers like Square Enix, Rockstar Games, and Xbox. A free weekend for the game Dead by Daylight is available. GOG.com is hosting a New Year Sale, while the Epic Games Store has ongoing sales. Fanatical is offering discounts on the game Cairn. Xbox Game Pass users receive exclusive discounts, and various other platforms like Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and Ubisoft are also providing deals and promotions. Green Man Gaming offers a coupon code for 15% off PC games, and Humble Bundle has a subscription service with monthly offerings. Feedback from the gaming community is encouraged.

AppWizard

January 27, 2026

GTA 6 To Thwart Leakers with Digital-Only Launch

Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have terminated employees suspected of leaking information about Grand Theft Auto VI to protect the game's integrity. Reports indicate that GTA VI will launch as a digital-only title to reduce leak risks associated with retail access, with a physical edition expected to follow shortly after. The digital release is scheduled for November 19, 2026, and the physical version may be available in time for the holiday season, likely just a few weeks later.

AppWizard

January 20, 2026

Rockstar responds to plea for a terminally ill ‘huge GTA fan’ to get his hands on the game early

Ubisoft developer Anthony Armstrong reached out to Rockstar Games on LinkedIn to request a playtest of Grand Theft Auto 6 for his terminally ill family member, who has been battling cancer and has a prognosis of 6 to 12 months to live. Take-Two's CEO responded positively to the request.

AppWizard

January 15, 2026

Promising Bully mod, which mirrored GTA Online multiplayer, gets axed just one month after launching

Bully, a cult classic from Rockstar Games, remains popular two decades after its release. A group of modders, led by YouTuber Swegta, attempted to create a multiplayer version called Bully Online, featuring various minigames. However, the project was shut down, with an announcement stating that the Bully Online project is shutting down forever, leading to the closure of its server and removal of all associated data. The reasons for the shutdown are unclear, but monetization efforts may have raised legal concerns. Despite this, Bully's legacy endures, and there is hope for a sequel, Bully 2, in the future.

AppWizard

January 2, 2026

The most important PC gaming news stories in 2026

In 2026, the gaming industry is experiencing a push for unionization among developers, highlighted by a legal dispute involving Rockstar Games and former developers of GTA 6. The proposed billion-dollar acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) could reshape North American gaming, potentially leading to significant cuts and debt for EA. A healthier dialogue about the portrayal of sex in gaming is emerging amid a crackdown on adult-themed games. Microsoft faces job cuts and project cancellations while announcing record profits, raising ethical concerns about its partnerships and creative stagnation. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine presents challenges for developers, influencing future game narratives. Additionally, the generative AI boom is disrupting RAM availability and pricing, potentially increasing costs for gaming hardware.

BetaBeacon

January 2, 2026

Best Mobile Games for 2026

- Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption was released on mobile in 2025, including the original story campaign and Undead Nightmare expansion, priced at .99 or available through a Netflix subscription. - Subnautica also transitioned to mobile, offering a survival adventure set on an alien oceanic planet, optimized for touch controls and supporting controllers, priced at .99. - Persona 5: The Phantom X delivered a mobile-specific RPG experience with gacha mechanics and turn-based combat, maintaining ties to the original Persona 5 storyline, and offering free-to-play mechanics. - Where Winds Meet is an open-world wuxia title on mobile with demanding hardware requirements, featuring cross-progression support and light monetization. - DREDGE brought its Eldritch fishing simulation to mobile, included in Google Play Pass for subscribers, priced at .99. - Cassette Beasts is a premium turn-based RPG inspired by Pokémon on mobile, offering cassette monster collection and combat, priced at .99. - Destiny: Rising brought the FPS MMO experience to mobile for free, with typical NetEase monetization strategies. - Enter the Gungeon and Exit the Gungeon were released on mobile simultaneously, offering bullet hell and platforming gameplay with touchscreen and controller support. - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown combined platforming and Metroidvania elements in a 2.5D action-adventure on mobile, offering offline play and full controller support.

BetaBeacon

January 1, 2026

These are my picks for the best mobile games of 2025 that you should play in 2026

- Red Dead Redemption is a popular open-world action game set in the Wild West that can now be played on smartphones. - The Android release includes the full game and the Undead Nightmare expansion, and is available for free with a Netflix subscription.

AppWizard

December 21, 2025

GTA: Vice City is now playable right in your browser, 2002 title that once demanded Pentium 3 now runs in Chrome — requires upload of an original game file to save progress

DOS Zone has introduced a feature that allows gamers to play GTA: Vice City directly in web browsers without traditional installation, requiring users to upload an original game file for ownership verification. To enhance the experience, users must subscribe to the js-dos 8.xx service for cloud save functionality, enabling gameplay on any device with a modern browser. The original game had minimal hardware requirements, while the Definitive Edition requires significantly more robust specifications. The browser version of the game only needs 56MB to launch, with the rest loading dynamically. DOS Zone operates independently from Rockstar Games, and the upload process is a one-time requirement for players who can use game controllers and touch interfaces.

AppWizard

December 15, 2025

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be free by the end of the year, leak claims

Red Dead Redemption 2 may be offered for free during the Epic Games Store's annual Christmas event, according to a leak from the Chinese messaging platform QQ. The event is expected to feature a lineup starting with Hogwarts Legacy and including titles like Jurassic World: Evolution 2, Total War: Warhammer, Terraria, and Mortal Kombat 11, culminating with Red Dead Redemption 2. The information is unverified, and official confirmation is pending.

BetaBeacon

December 3, 2025

Red Dead Redemption hits Android and iOS as a Netflix freebie

Red Dead Redemption is being released on Android and iOS through Netflix as a freebie. The game will come with the Undead Nightmare DLC and will be playable with touch controls or controllers. If you don't have a Netflix subscription, you can purchase the game for .99.