Square Enix Addresses Game Preservation and Service Closures
Square Enix responds to shareholder questions on game preservation, citing YouTube cutscene archives and livestreams as current methods for inactive titles.
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In Game News Begins Its Cloudflare Era With a Faster Publication System
In Game News is moving from Blogger publishing to a Cloudflare-powered newsroom while preserving old URLs, archive value, and the existing automation engine.
Marathon Mid-Season Update Adds Vault Breaker PvE Mode on July 21
Bungie is adding a new PvE mode, Vault Breaker, to Marathon on July 21. Learn about the new Cryo Archive map, gear restrictions, and the Cradle system updates.
Bungie Disables Marathon Cryo Archive Following Revive Bug - 2026 Update
Bungie has disabled the Cryo Archive mode in Marathon following a persistent revive bug. Learn the status of the fix and what this means for Season 2 players.
007 First Light Archive Room Code and Security Office Guide 2026
Learn the 007 First Light archive room code and how to reach the security office in Chapter 16 with this factual guide from In Game News.
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Hamster Targets Massive Expansion for Console Archives Series in 2026
Hamster Corporation aims to surpass 800 releases for its Console Archives series, building on the success of its long-running Arcade Archives retro project.
Marathon May 19 Update Opens Cryo Archive and Adjusts Loot Drops for 2026
The Marathon May 19 update introduces guaranteed loot drops, 24/7 Cryo Archive access, and major progression changes ahead of Season 2: Nightfall.
Marathon Player Goes Out Of Bounds To Grief Team In 2026 Raid Exploit
A Marathon player goes out of bounds to grief a team right after it kills a raid boss, prompting Bungie to address the Cryo Archive exploit in 2026.
Total War: Warhammer and the Evolution of PC Gaming History in 2026
Reflecting on the legacy of Total War: Warhammer, PC Gamer magazine archives, and how PC gaming has evolved from 1996 to 2026 in our latest industry report.
Marathon Update 1.0.6.2 Adds Weekly Cryo Archive Sponsored Kits
Bungie's Marathon update 1.0.6.2 introduces a weekly free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit, providing players with 5,000 credits worth of gear for raid-like runs.
Bob Riha Jr Archives: Looking Back at PC Gamer Letters from 2008-2012
We explore the historical letters section of PC Gamer UK with photography from Bob Riha Jr, reflecting on the era of SMS-based reader feedback in gaming media.
Preserving PC Gaming History: Internet Archive Hosts Rare Demo Discs
Explore the collection of hundreds of vintage PC gaming demo discs now available on the Internet Archive, featuring rare content from the 1990s and 2000s.
Xbox 360 Voice Message Archive Website Launches in 2026
A new fan-made website, Xbox Chatting, revives the classic Xbox 360 voice messaging experience for users in 2026. Learn how the project recreates the era.
Bungie Addresses Marathon Cryo Archive Accessibility for 2026
Bungie discusses the Marathon Cryo Archive update and plans for accessibility improvements in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X players.
Marathon Cryo Archive Mode: Weekend Schedule and Team Requirements for 2026
Bungie has launched the Cryo Archive mode for Marathon in 2026. Learn about the weekend-only schedule, mandatory team size, and high-stakes extraction mechanics.
Arcade Archives 2 DEVASTATORS Arrives on Xbox Series X and S in 2026
The classic title 2 DEVASTATORS joins the Arcade Archives collection on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox handheld devices in 2026.
Myrient Video Game Preservation Project Backed Up By Community in 2026
As the Myrient video game preservation project prepares for its March 31, 2026 shutdown, community efforts have successfully archived its 385TB database.
Arcade Archives 2 Welcomes PLUMP POP: Xbox Release & Features
Welcome back to In Game News , where we cut through the noise to bring you the definitive word on the latest in gaming. Today, we're diving into a fresh blast from the past that’s just landed on Xbox, shaking up the modern landscape with some classic arcade charm. Prepare yourselves, retro enthusiasts, because PLUMP PO
NEXON Announces Blue Archive Steam Deck and Controller Support: Release Details and Roadmap
Article by Rizwan Ahmed • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 16, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: Linux Gaming | Status: Official News NEXON confirms official Steam Deck and controller support for Blue Archive's PC client, alongside an accelerat
Hamster Announces Console Archives: Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden 2 Release Details
Article by Rizwan Ahmed • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 16, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PlayStation | Status: Official News Hamster launches Console Archives on PS5 with Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden 2, featuring controversial low-eff
Hamster Announces Ninja Gaiden II on Switch 2: Release Date and Port Details
Article by Rizwan Ahmed • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 11, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: Nintendo | Status: Review Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 via Hamster's Console Archives. Explore the 1990 NE
Nintendo Announces Console Archives: Cool Boarders: Release Date and Details
Article by Mohammad Haris • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 9, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: Nintendo | Status: Review Cool Boarders arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in February 2026 for $11.99. We review the 1996 PlayStation classic's gamepla
500 Weeks! Arcade Archives' Space Invaders 2 Redefines Game Preservation
Article by Rizwan Ahmed • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Jan 16, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: Xbox | Status: Official News Hamster's Arcade Archives just hit an unprecedented 500-week streak with Space Invaders 2. This isn't just another por
Blue Archive: Koyukification - Digital Mischief & Game Security
Last Updated: October 11, 2025 In late August and early September 2025, players of Nexon's popular tactical schoolgirl gacha game, Blue Archive, awoke to a startling alteration of their virtual world. The game's universe had undergone a widespread transformation, colloquially dubbed "Koyukification," much to the initia