Latest Gaming News

đź“…January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
CES 2026 dominates gaming news with ASUS ROG innovations, NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD AI processors; major game releases and 2026 industry predictions highlighted.
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ASUS ROG Unveils Next-Gen Gaming Tech at CES 2026

ASUS Republic of Gamers celebrated 20 years at CES 2026 with the Dare to Innovate event, showcasing Zephyrus laptops, Crosshair motherboards, Swift OLED monitors, and world-first dual 16" screen gaming laptop.Source 1 Collaborations include ROG with Kojima Productions on Flow Z13-KJP and with XREAL on R1 Glasses.Source 1 The ROG G1000 desktop features the first holographic fan system in a prebuilt PC for customizable visuals.Source 1

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NVIDIA Announces DLSS 4.5 and RTX Expansions at CES 2026

NVIDIA revealed DLSS 4.5 with 2nd-gen transformer Super Resolution and 6X Dynamic Multi Frame Generation for 240+ FPS 4K gaming, supporting over 250 games.Source 2 New RTX integrations coming to 007 First Light, Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA, Resident Evil Requiem.Source 2 GeForce NOW expands RTX 5080-class performance with Linux and Fire TV apps, adding titles like Crimson Desert.Source 2

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AMD Launches New AI PC Processors for Gaming at CES

AMD unveiled latest AI-powered PC chips at CES 2026, optimized for gaming, content creation, and multitasking.Source 7 These processors enhance performance across general use and high-end gaming tasks.Source 7

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Releases January 15

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on January 15, 2026, compatible with both Switch 1 and Switch 2.Source 3 This upgraded version excites fans with enhanced features for the new hardware.Source 3

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Dynasty Warriors Origins Hits Switch in January 2026

Dynasty Warriors Origins is set for release on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 in January 2026.Source 3 The game offers action-packed gameplay, appealing to series fans and Nintendo audiences.Source 3

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Big Game Releases Lined Up for January 2026

January 2026 features major new game launches across platforms, kicking off the year with high anticipation.Source 5 Expect significant titles promising fresh experiences for gamers.Source 5

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Xbox Developer Direct Showcases January Highlights

January's Xbox Developer Direct features exciting upcoming games, including Halo: Campaign Evolved.Source 9 Numerous Xbox titles are scheduled for 2026 launches.Source 9

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Roblox Poised for Major IP Breakthrough in 2026

Predictions indicate Roblox will see a high-quality established IP game achieve sustainable success this year, backed by new developer tools.Source 4 The platform's growth in social gaming continues.Source 4

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Mobile Gaming Shifts to Multiplatform and Hybrids in 2026

Experts predict higher quality mobile games via 5G, more multiplatform releases, and hybrid models focusing on retention.Source 4 Mobile becomes core to premium gaming strategies.Source 4

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EA Leveraged Buyout to Reshape Sports Gaming in 2026

The leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts will begin impacting the sports gaming industry this year.Source 6 Full effects expected to transform the sector.Source 6

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2026 Promises Record Number of Game Releases

2026 will see more games released than any prior year, intensifying competition in the industry.Source 10 This avalanche of titles poses challenges for developers and publishers.Source 10