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🕹️ Free giveaway on EGS This week, you can grab Definitely Not Fried Chicken for free. While some are making TV shows about Saul, others are making games about Gustavo Fring. It's a pretty good business simulator with a “little twist.” You can also get TWO more games on EGS: NightReaper 2 and SunBlockers. They are not listed in the weekly giveaway, but they are also 100% off.

📊 Latest news summary We have compiled the most important and interesting recent news for you: 🟠 Terraria has released its latest update, version 1.4.5, titled Bigger & Boulder. It adds new biomes, items, music, the ability to become a vampire, a noir filter, and collaborations with Dead Cells and Palworld. The patch is now available on all platforms, including PC, consoles, and smartphones. For the latter, by the way, many new options for customizing the interface and controls have been added. 🟠 Highguard, a free raid shooter from the developers of Apex Legends and Titanfall, has been released. For those who don't know, this was the main announcement at TGA 2025. But from the first impressions, it's clear that rushing into things can be a mistake. 🟠 Paradox Interactive has added a subscription for all DLC for Crusader Kings III. Monthly access to advanced contour maps costs $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.49. 🟠 Official: the League of Legends community is afraid of the word “work.” The word “job” is banned regardless of context — any phrase containing it is censored. 🟠 Genshin Impact 2 is in development and will be released after the completion of the Snowy storyline, according to Chinese sources. It will not be a new game, but a global update to Genshin with a completely new storyline, a new engine, technical fixes, and upgrades.

👀 GIGI Leaders Update The calendar has turned, and so has our leaderboard! While everyone was getting back into the swing of things after the New Year's feasting and winter holidays, a few brave souls from the factory were quietly pumping up their accounts. 🥇 – Celtrics aka Julveb - the proclaimed master of the top. The richest man of 2026 according to GossipGAMED magazine. ⛰ – Pavel aka Don Gexagon - Prime Minister of Celtrcs. For questions regarding the transportation of Steam keys, please contact him directly and address him formally. 🔶 – Igor aka Sharkzeeh - closes the top of the most influential people in the Internet space in the field of tracking achievements in computer games. Well, if you think that only people who wear ties every day and drive Maybachs can appear at the top, we hasten to assure you otherwise. Slowly but surely, “candidates from the people” are approaching the top: 158) Hare (🐇) 159) Potato (🥔) They are still far from first place, but what potential...

⚠️ Reminder about freebies Tomorrow is the last day to claim Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness for your account. Instead, Rustler, the “medieval GTA,” will be available for free for a whole week. This is a great option for those who want to spend the evening parking a carbon cart to the hard boom-bap of a lute.

📊 Latest news summary While everyone is spending their days immersed in Hytale, we have compiled the most interesting recent developments for you. ⚡️ Nikita Buyanov has announced a teaser for a new project — COR3 or Fragmentary Order. To mark the occasion, BSG has launched an interactive teaser site, which already contains some lore, information, and quests. In short: another sci-fi game, everything is unclear as usual, but very interesting. 🟢 Far Cry 3 will receive 60FPS support on PS5 and Xbox Series on January 21. We can assume that Blood Dragon and Primal will also receive this honor. 🟢 Russell Brower (World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Overwatch, StarCraft 2) has joined CD Projekt RED as a sound director. 🟢 Subway Surfers City has been announced. It will be a reskin of the original with new locations, graphics, and characters, although it looks more like a full-fledged new installment. 🟢 Rockstar Games gave a terminally ill fan a final gift and allowed him to play GTA 6 before its release. Are they kind-hearted altruists or genius marketers?

📊 Latest news summary We have compiled the most important and interesting news for you: 🟠 FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds depends on the number of DLCs purchased. Capcom managed to kill the game's optimization by constantly checking whether the player has paid add-ons. A user created a mod that replaces the information about purchased DLC, and then a miracle happened — the FPS skyrocketed several times over. 🟠 NVIDIA is discontinuing production of the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB, according to a source at Hardware Unboxed. The RTX 3060 graphics cards are promised to return, but with a higher price tag. The culprit is still AI and rising memory prices. 🟠 Hytale may have peaked at 2.8 million players on release day. This was written by the head of Hypixel on one of the servers. However, he may have been referring to attempts to log in/register/the number of active users in the launcher. In any case, the upcoming years of support have already been recouped by pre-order revenue alone. 🟠 Endless Summer 2 has been announced with a new art style and different characters. The demo version of Graphomania will be released not this summer, but in the spring. The old characters will also appear. The game has not been released yet, but it has already become embroiled in a huge controversy over the neuro-art, which the developer disowned on a stream he appeared on while in an inadequate state.

⬆️⬆️⬆️ EGS Giveaway × Hytale Release Just a quick reminder: the free giveaway of Bloons TD 6 on the Epic Games Store ends the day after tomorrow — a game with unbelievably deep lore, complex mechanics, and mind‑blowing graphics. And on that same day, January 15, a new awesome giveaway begins: Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness. And if, for some sacred reason, you don’t want to claim either Bloons or Styx FOR FREE FOREVER on your account, there’s more good news… Today, January 13, the long‑awaited release of the Minecraft killer — Hytale — has launched. The developers recommend installing the launcher on your PC as soon as possible, because they expect at least a million people in the queue. You can buy the game on the official website for a measly $25, or grab the “sheikh editions” for $43 and $87.

🕹️ What awaits us in 2026 The new year 2026 is here! Did you miss us? We missed you too! The holiday weekend is coming to a logical end, and the question arises: “What awaits us in the new year?” Judging by the buzz from developers, the year will be packed with mega-releases. Let's highlight the major releases that should delight us next year. And at the same time, we hope that as few projects as possible will be delayed until 2027 or later 🙅‍♂️ *Not a word about GTA ➡️ Resident Evil Requiem — February 27, 2026 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 ➡️ Crimson Desert — March 19, 2026 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC ➡️ Fable — 2026 (details on January 22 on Xbox Developer Direct) Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC (possibly PS5 later) ➡️ CoD: Modern Warfare 4 — Late 2026 (rumors, no official announcement) ➡️ Marvel's Wolverine — Fall 2026 Platforms: PS5 ➡️ The Blood of Dawnwalker — 2026 (TBA, launch year confirmed) Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC ➡️ 007 First Light — May 27, 2026 (release postponed) Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2

Dear friends, 2025 is coming to an end, and we simply want to thank you — without extra metaphors or lengthy introductions. Thank you for being so actively involved in the app's life this year: connecting new platforms, updating your profiles, sharing your achievements, and just coming by, even on the toughest of days. Thank you for voting for us in the Apps Center, helping us find and fix bugs, writing feedback, and simply being there with us. May the new year be filled with kindness and warmth — with countless cozy evenings, exciting games, loved ones by your side, and time for what brings you true joy. And as a team, we're preparing something special for you! Have fun playing and stay with us! 🕹️✨Your GAMED Team✨🕹️

⚠️ Freebie Swap on Epic Games Store! Did you manage to snag Disco Elysium yesterday? If not, you missed your chance — today it’s been replaced by We Were Here Together, an atmospheric co‑op puzzle you can play with a friend! Grab it now while you still can!

🕹️ What to Play This Weekend? We highly recommend checking out the free giveaway on the Epic Games Store — right now you can claim Disco Elysium — The Final Cut absolutely free! For anyone who hasn’t played it yet — our deepest condolences. You now have a fantastic chance to experience what’s widely regarded as a masterpiece of gaming art. It’s the perfect way to unwind in the evenings and take a break from all the pre‑New‑Year hustle and bustle. ❗️ Warning: After finishing the game, you may suddenly find yourself speaking with a Revacholian accent and feeling an irresistible urge to become a cop‑superstar! Play at your own risk!

📊 Summary of the latest news So you don't have to search everything yourself, we've prepared the most important things for you recently: 💀Vince Zampella has died Legend of the industry, co-founder of Infinity Ward (Call of Duty), Respawn (Titanfall, Apex Legends) and head of Battlefield at EA, crashed on a Ferrari near Los Angeles. EA confirmed: "We are devastated... Vince shaped generations of players and modern shooters". The industry is in mourning - RIP 💀Roblox is returning to Russia After the blockade on December 3, the developers entered into dialogue with RKN, temporarily disabled text and voice chats for Russians, promised to clean up "suspicious" content and strengthen moderation according to RF laws. Plus, on December 18, they filed an application for the Robux trademark with Rospatent. 💀Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lost Indie Game Awards More precisely, they took away GOTY and Best Debut just 2 days after the ceremony! Due to the use of AI for placeholder textures (newspapers, etc.), which leaked into the release and were not declared earlier. 💀No more (new) cases in CS2 The information was shared by the famous dataminer Thour. According to him, already in 2026 Valve will replace cases with terminals where players can choose the desired skin for purchase themselves and skip unnecessary ones. Case prices will skyrocket because of this. Thus, the developers want to bypass the European ban on gambling mechanics.

🕹️ What to Play This Weekend? Weekends are a great excuse to check out the latest updates in Dota 2, ArcRaiders, and Fortnite. But if, for some reason, none of the above appeals to you, your friends aren't inviting you anywhere, or you're just craving a new gaming experience, head over to the Epic Games Store. Right now in EGS, you can grab and try out the action-dating sim Eternights for free. The game definitely won't hook you for long, but it's perfectly capable of filling an evening. Though, if you're a fan of stepping into the shoes of a hormonal Japanese macho protagonist, then this game is definitely for you.

📊 Summary of the Latest Hot News To keep your attention focused, we’ve prepared the most important updates from recent times: 💀 Fortnite Winterfest 2025 — The annual holiday event has kicked off in Fortnite. As with every New Year celebration in the game, players will receive a random gift each time they log in, until all 14 have been collected. Expect plenty of festive-themed outfits, gliders, pickaxes, and more. 💀 Roblox surrenders to Russia’s RKN — Roblox developers have suddenly realized that “child safety is truly important” and are now ready to disable in-game chats, purge questionable content, and comply fully with any demands issued by Russia’s media regulator (RKN). That sounds great, BUT — removing all questionable content from Roblox would essentially leave nothing left to play. And eliminating chat from Roblox? That’s brutal. Players will now have to farming brainrots in complete silence... 💀 Steam Winter Sale 2025 — Starts today and runs until January 5th. The sale begins in just a few hours, so get your CVV details ready! (Forecasts suggest massive discounts, even on major titles like KCD2, Elden Ring: Nightreign, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Borderlands 4, and others)

👁👁👁Steam Replay 2025 Finally, we can all enjoy the truth about how "productively" your year went. The service has prepared detailed stats on how many games you launched this year and which titles you spent the most time in. Check it out via this link Drop your screenshots in the comments — just friendly sharing, no judgment. Whoever has the most hours in Dota or CS gets a permanent ban. Gamed's writer joins the fun and, hand on heart, a bit sheepishly attaches their results to the post. Don't roast too hard or hurl insults... it'll hurt feelings you know...

👀 TVGA Update: New RECORD! The Total Value of In-Game Assets (TVGA) has just been updated and officially surpassed the $14,000,000 mark! 🪙 Right now, the total value of all in-game assets stands at $14,000,000+ — and it keeps climbing thanks to your daily activity and dedication. This is clear proof that our shared economy is growing steadily and confidently! ➡️ Special shoutout to the top-10 users by asset value — you are the true leaders! 🏆 🥇 Celtrics — the undisputed champion who's been holding the crown for ages! 👑 ⛰ Anton — Rock-solid Anton!!! 🔶 Bag full of Crabs — his bag holds crabs worth a whopping $29,000 4⃣- lmd — shorter nickname = more time for farming. Respect! 5⃣- ΦpUxtU — (Ancient Greek) god of farming 6⃣- dMk — Dark Market King (all perfectly legal, of course) 7⃣- endemoL — here for the reality-show content 8⃣- Sergey Angalatyan — the most official representative in the top, probably sitting at the computer in polished shoes and a tie 9⃣- Anton Vinogradov — the second Anton in the rankings, but with a last name. Apparently, last names have a negative effect on TVGA 1⃣0⃣- KiW — the fuzzy tropical closer, perfectly rounding out the top-10 ❤️ Huge thanks to the entire community for this achievement! You are the driving force behind the project.

🕹️ What to play this weekend? That sour aftertaste from the recent TGA needs to be washed away with something fun. Like, hole up at your PC for the entire weekend and chill, while it's freezing its ass off outside. But here's the million-dollar question: what to play? Folks, you're in luck... Right on cue, you can snag Hogwarts Legacy for free on Epic Games Store until December 18th. Sure, you could always buy it on Steam at 80% off, but that's just checking a box.

❤️❤️💔💔 The Game Awards — RESULTS Jeff Keighley's show this year left quite an unpleasant aftertaste. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, as predicted, swept almost all the key awards (including Game of the Year, Best Direction, Best Narrative, and many others — a record 9 wins). No intrigue, no unexpected twists. Really sorry for Daniel Vávra, as Kingdom Come II didn't take home a single award... A bunch of slop-ads at the start of the show, a lackluster main section without any intrigue, and a finale with the free Highguard from former Respawn developers (who apparently weren't allowed to make Titanfall 3) felt like a weak attempt to wrap up the evening on a positive note. A ton of time was wasted on mobile game ads, drawn-out cinematic trailers without any real gameplay, and interviews that went nowhere. Everyone was waiting for at least the slightest hints on GTA VI, Half-Life 3, Max Payne 3 Remaster, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remaster — but nothing... The show felt dragged out and devoid of energy. That said, a few announcements did stand out against the general backdrop: 🟠Total War: Warhammer 40,000 — the long-awaited transplant of the series into the Warhammer 40k universe. 🟠Divinity — a new project from Larian Studios (but as usual, it'll release in about 6 years). 🟠Control: Resonant — the sequel to the overhyped game for stress-testing graphics cards. 🟠Resident Evil Requiem with Leon Kennedy. In light of all this, a proposal was put forward to compile personal nominations according to the Gamed community's picks.

🕹️ REMINDER: TGA is tonight! The Game Awards are just hours away — consider this your sign to get ready! Tonight’s checklist: 🍕 Stock up on pizza/chips/something sweet 🛋 Get comfy 📱 Make sure your internet bill is paid 📱 Update your progress in Gamed Big reveals, awards, surprise appearances and the classic “WHERE’S [insert literally any game]?!”, as is tradition.

🖤 Wake up, samurai! It’s been five years since the release of Cyberpunk 2077, one of the most hyped games ever. Fans were expecting a major patch, but the devs missed the deadline and put out a character montage with epic music instead.