Physical Game Discs Increasingly Require Online Downloads
Data from DoesItPlay shows over a quarter of physical releases require extra downloads, as Sony prepares to halt physical disc production by 2028.
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PC Gamer Builds Functional Physical 'Cartridges' for Steam Games
A PC enthusiast has developed a custom 2.5-inch SSD cartridge system that allows for physical, plug-and-play game launching on Steam.
New Final Fantasy 14 Plugin EchoVault Sparks Fresh Stalking Concerns
A new Final Fantasy 14 plugin called EchoVault is causing alarm among players, with many fearing it facilitates stalking and harassment just weeks after Memoria's shutdown.
Final Fantasy 14 Stalking Plugin 'Memoria' Shuts Down Following Backlash
The controversial Final Fantasy 14 mod Memoria, which tracked player location and history, has closed after widespread community backlash regarding user privacy.
Steam Machine Review: The Ultimate Plug-and-Play PC for Couch Gamers
Valve’s Steam Machine offers a console-like experience for PC gaming, but is the high price tag worth it for your living room? Here is our full 2026 review.
RPCS3 Gets Major Update in 2026: Automatic Settings and High FPS Guide
RPCS3 receives a major update in 2026, introducing automatic configuration to wiki settings for a plug-and-play experience. Learn about the latest emulator improvements.
Ubisoft's AC League Is Dead: Is Assassin's Creed Shadows in Trouble?
Article by Shafiq Hassan Biplob • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 6, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Rumor Mill Ubisoft just pulled the plug on 'AC League,' a multiplayer project tied to Assassin's Creed Shadows. This isn
MindsEye's Death Rattle: Build a Rocket Boy Ditches IO, Dives Deeper into Disaster
Article by Shafiq Hassan Biplob • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 2, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PlayStation | Status: Official News Build a Rocket Boy just pulled the plug on IO Interactive AND the Hitman crossover for MindsEye. Our ana
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PC Gamer Builds Functional Physical 'Cartridges' for Steam Games
A PC enthusiast has developed a custom 2.5-inch SSD cartridge system that allows for physical, plug-and-play game launching on Steam.
New Final Fantasy 14 Plugin EchoVault Sparks Fresh Stalking Concerns
A new Final Fantasy 14 plugin called EchoVault is causing alarm among players, with many fearing it facilitates stalking and harassment just weeks after Memoria's shutdown.