Like this year, when publishers manoeuvered around GTA 6's original "late 2025" release date, 2026 is front-loaded with significant releases. Japanese giant Capcom unleashes Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main entry in its blockbuster horror series, in February, followed by sci-fi action adventure Pragmata in April.

Xbox's Stream Your Own Game library gets a sizable update, with more than 50 new games added to the Microsoft cloud streaming service.

Coverage of the 2026 NFL playoffs will be spread out across Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC. Amazon Prime Video will also broadcast one Wild Card game (Bears vs. Packers). If you don’t have a cable subscription, the best way to watch NFL playoff games online is with one of the cable streaming services below.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Straw covers the NFL with a focus on news and analysis. Move over, NBA. The NFL is here in full swing on Christmas Day, and there is an impressive slate of games for fans to enjoy.

Endfield, and Code Vein II are just three of the highly anticipated video games headed to console, mobile, and PC this month.