The sun has risen on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and the tech world is already buzzing. If you were up late last night reading about our "Project Orion" leaks or the "Nvidia 6090" monster, it is time to refill your coffee. The morning news cycle has just hit, and it brings a mix of wallet-draining deals and mind-bending innovation. Sony has decided to wake us up by launching the second wave of its massive Holiday Sale, targeting the biggest hits of 2025. Meanwhile, in Redmond, Microsoft has filed a controversial patent that blurs the line between "accessibility" and "cheating"—an AI that literally takes the controller from your hands when you get stuck. And finally, after years of silence, Ken Levine is back to mess with our heads with a stunning look at *Judas*. In this special edition of Tekin Morning, we break down the 6 hottest stories trending on X and Reddit right now. Let's dive in. ☕️🎮
1. PlayStation Holiday Sale (Part 2): Hide Your Wallet Sony dropped a stealth update to the PlayStation Store last night, activating "Round 2" of their Holiday Sale. While the first wave focused on older
titles, this batch is targeting the heavy hitters of late 2025. If you have been waiting for a price drop on EA Sports FC 26 or the polarizing GTA V (2025 Remaster) , your patience has paid off. Top Deals
to Grab: EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition: Slashed by 50% (Now $49.99). EA is likely trying to boost player numbers before the inevitable announcement of FIFA 2K26 this spring. GTA V: The 2025 Remaster:
Yes, Rockstar sold us the same game again. But with full path-tracing and a locked 60FPS mode on PS5 Pro, it’s arguably the best version. It’s now 40% off ($29.99). Hades II: Supergiant’s masterpiece,
a strong contender for Game of the Year, is seeing its first-ever discount at 30% off. TekinGame Analysis: This is likely the last major sale before the Q1 2026 releases start flooding in. Our pick? Do
not sleep on Hades II . 2. Xbox Wants to Play FOR You? (New Patent) The weirdest news of the morning comes from Microsoft. A newly discovered patent titled "AI-Assisted Gameplay Takeover" describes a system
where an AI agent can temporarily take control of your character. How it works: Imagine you are fighting Malenia in Elden Ring 2 . You have died 40 times. Your heart rate is dangerously high. Instead of
quitting, you press an "AI Help" button. The Xbox AI (running via Azure Cloud) analyzes your loadout, takes the wheel, and defeats the boss for you. Microsoft markets this as an accessibility feature for
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