6th – 7th January, 2026
Microsoft Clarifies: “Office” Not Renamed to “Microsoft 365 Copilot”
Product Name: Microsoft Office remains the name for the core suite of apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
🤖 Copilot’s Role: Microsoft 365 Copilot is the AI-powered assistant feature integrated.
Source: https://theverge.com/tech/856149/microsoft-365-office-rebrand-copilot
Quake is now Steam Deck Verified and Xbox ROG Ally Optimized.
Perfect for portable, classic arena combat.
✅ Steam Deck Verified: Confirmed to run well on Valve’s handheld.
🎮 Xbox ROG Ally Optimized: Specifically tailored for the ASUS device.
Rumor: New The Witcher 3 Expansion Targeting May 2026 Release
Polish gaming insiders report that a new expansion is in development, potentially bridging the story between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming fourth game.
🗓️ Possible Release: May 2026
🛠️ Reported Developer: Fool’s Theory (the studio also working on the Witcher 1 remake)
💰 Context: CD Projekt Red’s financial hint about a “big source of revenue in 2026” aligns with this rumor.
Splitgate 2 Devs Respond to Player Count Discussion
The team behind the relaunched arena shooter addressed recent Steam chart data with a focus on experience
“Steam Charts don’t measure fun… They don’t show the full picture… the gameplay’s the best it’s ever been.”
ARC Raiders to nerf Trigger nades, the Kettle, and Stitcher.
Devs: “We hear you… things are just not immediate.”
Report: Fortnite Chapter 8 Rumored to Launch 9 Days After GTA VI
According to leaks circulating online:
🗓️ Grand Theft Auto VI: November 19, 2026
🗓️ Fortnite Chapter 8: November 28, 2026
Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS Officially Announced
The next-gen Windows gaming handheld is making a major shift:
🖥️ OS: Will ship with SteamOS (Valve’s Linux-based platform) instead of Windows.
💰 Price: Starts at $1,199.
📅 Launch: Set for June.
🖼️ Screen: Promoted as having “one of the best handheld screens” currently available.
A premium, Steam Deck-alternative focused on streamlined gaming.
Reports Suggest Xbox Secures Strategic RAM Advantage Over PlayStation
According to a report from TECK SK:
🎮 Xbox: Reportedly secured a “massive RAM acquisition” ahead of expected market volatility, giving it a potential strategic advantage for future hardware production.
PlayStation: Allegedly “was unable to afford a large order” of RAM under the same conditions.
If accurate, this could impact the production cost, availability, or timing of the companies’ next-generation consoles.
Fallout Franchise Sees Massive Player Surge on Steam
The series has more than doubled its player base recently, driven by renewed interest:
📈 Record High: Fallout 4 peaked at 44,273 concurrent players, making it the most-played game in the franchise on Steam.
📈 Franchise-Wide Boost: Fallout 76 and Fallout: New Vegas also saw significant daily player increases.
🎯 Successful Revival: This surge confirms the series is successfully attracting a substantial new audience.
Ubisoft Forward 2026 Set for a Major 40th Anniversary Showcase
Scheduled for Spring 2026
📜 Highly Anticipated Games & Rumored Announcements:
Splinter Cell Remake
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Remake)
Far Cry 7
The Crew 4
Assassin’s Creed Jade
Assassin’s Creed Hexe
Assassin’s Creed codename: Invictus
Beyond Good and Evil 2
Ghost Recon (Project Over)
Samsung Unveils Two Groundbreaking Gaming Monitors: Odyssey 3D & Odyssey G6
🕶️ Odyssey 3D: A glasses-free 3D gaming monitor. It uses eye-tracking to create a depth effect where images appear to “fly” toward you.
Specs: 6K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate.
⚡ Odyssey G6: Billed as the world’s fastest gaming monitor, breaking the 1000Hz barrier. Specs: Capable of up to 1040Hz refresh rate at HD (1080p) resolution.
Sony Expands PlayStation Store January Sale Lineup
More games have been added to the ongoing January sale on the PlayStation Store.
Check your regional storefront for new discounted titles. 🏷️
📊 Take-Two Interactive Q3 2026 Earnings Call
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (early morning).
🎮 Context: Publisher of Grand Theft Auto VI; call may provide updates on the franchise.
👀 Status: A key event for investors and fans awaiting news.
RUMOR: Microsoft May Plan Major Layoffs in Early 2026
Reports suggest the company could reduce its global workforce by 5% to 10%, potentially affecting 11,000 to 22,000 employees.
The cuts, speculated for Q1 2026, may also impact the Xbox division.
Sony Patents AI “Ghost Player” to Help Beat Tough Game Sections
A new PlayStation technology aims to end gaming’s frustrating “skill walls”:
👻 AI Ghost Guide: An on-screen “ghost” shows you how to solve puzzles and defeat bosses by learning from pro players.
🤖 Smart Assistance: The AI can even take control during critical moments to help you advance.
🧠 Adaptive Learning: The system analyzes top player strategies to create personalized guidance.
