Steam is giving away two free PC games — but only for a limited time. Players have until January 22 to claim Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena and Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman at no cost and keep them forever. If you like free games (and who doesn’t?), this is one deal you don’t want to miss.

Japan has achieved a record-breaking internet speed of 1.02 petabits per second, and while it’s not consumer-ready yet, the breakthrough could redefine cloud gaming, downloads, and online worlds in the future.

Sony’s Hyperpop DualSense controllers for PS5 launch March 12, 2026. With three bold neon gradient colorways and full DualSense functionality, these limited-edition controllers offer style and performance for modern gaming setups. Pre-orders began January 16.

Xbox Game Pass just added two new games today: MIO: Memories In Orbit and Resident Evil Village. Here’s what each game offers, who they’re best for, and which one you should play first.

Rumors are swirling that Fable could launch on PlayStation the same day as Xbox, but there’s currently no official confirmation from Microsoft or Playground Games. Here’s what’s real, what’s speculation, and what it could mean for the future of Xbox exclusives.

Rockstar Games may have quietly granted a terminally ill fan early access to Grand Theft Auto VI after a family appeal asked for a chance to play the game before the fan passes. The story — started by a heartfelt post from a Ubisoft developer — highlights an emotional and compassionate moment in gaming, even amidst the anticipation for GTA 6’s official November 2026 release.

Rockstar North Fire Update: Studio Safe, Operations Continue

Rockstar North has confirmed that the fire incident at its Edinburgh headquarters has been fully resolved. Emergency services responded promptly, no injuries were reported, and the building has been secured.

Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by a boiler-related malfunction. Rockstar has stated that studio operations are continuing as normal, with no confirmed impact to development on Grand Theft Auto VI or other upcoming projects.

Rockstar North — yes, that Rockstar — was hit by an early-morning explosion and fire today at their Edinburgh headquarters.

Emergency crews responded fast.
No injuries reported.
Cause is believed to be a boiler malfunction.

But here’s the part that matters:
👉 This is the main development studio for GTA 6.