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You’ll (Probably) Never Get to Play This Open-World Steam RPG That Merges Runescape with Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and That’s a Real Shame

You'll probably never get to play Myths of Gallantium, an open-world RPG with Runescape vibes and the atmosphere of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Assassins Creed What to Expect 2026
What to Expect From the Assassin's Creed Franchise in 2026

The future of Ubisoft may be a little unclear, but the Assassin's Creed franchise still has plenty of irons in the fire ahead of 2026.

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Why You Should Replay Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in 2026

As the new year begins, there are a number of great reasons for players to give Rockstar's classic Grand Theft Auto: Vice City a fresh spin in 2026.

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The Only Game to Come Close to Baldur’s Gate 3’s 17k Endings Released in 2025, and Got 0 Game Award Nominations

Baldur's Gate 3 may be notable for its absurd amount of endings, but 2025 saw the release of another game that makes a solid dent in this number.

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The 90 Metacritic JRPG That Proves Turn-Based Combat Can Hold Its Own Against Modern AAA Games (& It's Not Expedition 33)

This highly-rated JRPG featuring turn-based combat makes a strong case to be a contender alongside Clair Obscur against many AAA titles.

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The Underrated 81 Metacritic Game that Does Fallout Better than Bethesda (and is the Perfect Companion to Season 2 of the Amazon Prime Series)

Fallout fans looking for something familiar yet different to go along with the Amazon Prime series should give this underrated gem a look.

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What Is MIO: Memories in Orbit, the Hollow Knight-Like Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon?

A new Hollow Knight-esque metroidvania called MIO: Memories in Orbit is landing on Game Pass soon, and there's reason to believe it'll make a splash.

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Rumor Patrol Could 2026 Finally Be the Year Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Its Next‑Gen Overhaul
Rumor Patrol: Could 2026 Finally Be the Year Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Its Next‑Gen Overhaul?

As rumors about Red Dead Redemption 2's next-gen gain traction, multiple factors point toward 2026 being the perfect year for RDR2's next-gen debut.

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New Cozy RPG on Steam Takes the Best of Stardew Valley's Presentation and Puts It Into a Magical Setting Like Hogwarts Legacy

Stardew Valley's art style has been much-imitated, but one upcoming indie adds an alluring magical spin akin to the Harry Potter franchise.

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The Leaked LEGO Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith Set for 2026 Has a Very Clear Target

A leak has surfaced suggesting that a LEGO Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith set is on the way, and if it's to be believed, it has a very clear target.

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Official LEGO Pokemon Sets Are Coming in 2026, But So Far, They're Underwhelming & Pricy

LEGO is starting 2026 with a bang by releasing around 200 new sets, but its collaboration with Pokemon may not as exciting as it seems.

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Brand New Creature Collector on Steam Feels Like Pokemon & Palworld Finally Agreed to Get Along

Creature collecting games are having a major moment right now, but one upcoming title feels especially promising in the wake of Palworld.

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PSA: Dungeons and Dragons Fans Should Circle March 15 and May 18 on their Calendars
PSA: Dungeons and Dragons Fans Should Circle March 15 and May 18 on their Calendars

Although Wizards of the Coast has kept its 2026 roadmap under wraps, Dungeons & Dragons fans should remember 2 spring dates for major celebrations.

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Say Goodbye to Pokemon Gen 10, Legends Galar Leaks in 2026

You will have to say goodbye to leaks regarding Pokemon Gen 10 and the Legends Galar game in 2026 for a rather unexpected reason.

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Diablo 4 Season 11 Allows Players to Hit a God Roll that Was Previously Impossible

With the changes to its gear upgrading system in Season 11, Diablo 4 players have the chance to hit the jackpot on affixes never before seen.

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Every LEGO Harry Potter Set of 2026 Feels Like a Victory Lap, and I Can't Stop Celebrating
Every LEGO Harry Potter Set of 2026 Feels Like a Victory Lap, and I Can't Stop Celebrating

LEGO Harry Potter turns 25 in 2026, and its upcoming January releases make that milestone feel like a celebration.

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Every Funko Dungeons and Dragons POP Coming in 2026, and How I'd Rank Them
Every Funko Dungeons and Dragons POP Coming in 2026, and How I'd Rank Them

I'm so incredibly excited for the Funko x Dungeons & Dragons POP collection releasing in spring 2026, that I've ranked them to make the wait easier.

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Two Soulslike Games on Steam Are Strong Replacements for FromSoftware's Officially Dead IP

FromSoftware has more or less abandoned one of its older IP, but its spirit lives on in two modern, first-person adventure games.

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This Diablo 4 Feature is Only 2 Seasons Old, But Already Feels Irrelevant

As Diablo 4 undergoes some massive changes in Season 11, one relatively new feature seems to have been swept under the rug in the process.

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Fallout 76 Fans Have Until January 6 to Claim These Special New Vegas Rewards

Fallout continues its celebration of New Vegas via another batch of items for fans to collect, but they don’t have very long to do so.