Sony Faces Backlash Over Vinyl Turntable Following Physical Game Cuts
Sony is drawing criticism for marketing a new vinyl turntable shortly after announcing plans to cease the manufacture of physical game discs in 2028.
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Why PowerWash Simulator 2 Is the Perfect Game for a UK Heatwave
Struggling with the record-breaking UK heat? We look at why PowerWash Simulator 2 and other low-effort titles are the best way to keep your cool this summer.
Sakura Wars Series Writer Hiroyuki Kawasaki Passes Away at 60
The Sakura Wars series mourns the loss of scriptwriter Hiroyuki Kawasaki, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at age 60. Learn about his career and legacy.
Battlefield 6 Producer Discusses Unlock Rework & Progression Changes
By Mohammad Haris • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 24, 2026 Platform: Gaming News | Status: Official News BF6 producer Alexia Christofi reveals why the game's initial unlock system was reworked. DICE reduced progression requirements, shifting away from forced challenge
The 7-Day Miracle: How Helldivers 2 Found Its 'Super Earth' Face Just in Time
Article by Mohammad Rauf • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 2, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Official News Arrowhead was a week away from a tone disaster before finding Craig Lee Thomas. Here is why 'John Helldiver' is t
System Shock's Remake Was a Success—But the Cost to Its Creators Was Way Too High
Article by Mohammad Rauf • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Jan 14, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Critical Update Eight years of development is a long time, but reporting devs to the FBI? Stephen Kick’s recent reveal about t
Vaporware No More: GHOSTS Is Back From The Grave, Linux Gamers Rejoice!
Article by Rizwan Ahmed • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Jan 14, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: Linux Gaming | Status: Official News We thought GHOSTS was dead, but this FMV horror title clawed its way back from obscurity with native Linux sup
Stop Wasting $70: The Smart Way to Read Xbox Reviews
Article by Mohammad Rauf • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Jan 13, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: Xbox | Status: Quick Guide Metacritic scores are lying to you. Between rising prices and Game Pass filler, you need to look past the '9/10' and sp
Tomonobu Itagaki's Gaming Legacy Celebrated by Industry Titans
Tomonobu Itagaki's Gaming Legacy Celebrated by Industry Titans The gaming world recently united in Japan to honor Tomonobu Itagaki, the legendary creator behind iconic franchises like Dead or Alive and the 3D Ninja Gaiden series. Itagaki, who passed away in October at the age of 58, was remembered as an influentia
Red Dead Redemption Remaster: PS5/Xbox Series X|S Version Incoming?
More than a decade after its original release, Rockstar Games' masterpiece, Red Dead Redemption , remains a powerful and resonant story of the dying American West. The tale of John Marston is a landmark in gaming, and fans have long clamored for a modern way to experience it. While the classic was recently brought to m
Shuhei Yoshida: The Gamer Who Shaped PlayStation's Golden Age
For millions of gamers, the name Shuhei Yoshida is synonymous with the very soul of PlayStation. For decades, he was a guiding force, a public-facing champion, and a pivotal executive who helped shape not just a console, but the very way we interact with interactive entertainment. His story isn't one of a distant corpo
Double Dragon Revive Review: Heartbreaking Return for a Classic
The return of a beloved franchise is always cause for excitement. When the iconic Double Dragon name resurfaced with a new entry, Double Dragon Revive , fans of the golden age of beat 'em ups held their breath, hoping for a revival that would do justice to the series that defined a genre. The promise was a modern take
Franken's Monsters: Build, Brawl, and Steal in This Party Game
Last Updated: November 19, 2025 The classic tale of Frankenstein has always been a story of ambition, creation, and the dark consequences of playing god. But what if the laboratory was less a place of gothic horror and more a scene of a frantic, four-way competitive brawl? That’s the electrifying premise behind Franken
Battlefield 2042: Steam Player Count - Collapse and Redemption
Last Updated: November 13, 2025 The launch of a new Battlefield title always ignites the gaming community, and the arrival of Battlefield 2042 in late 2021 was no exception. As players anticipated the next evolution of all-out warfare, all eyes turned to its performance on PC, particularly on Steam, to gauge its initia
MCOC Mighty Monsters Bundle: Free Hero Giveaway Guide
Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Marvel Contest of Champions (MCOC) is renowned for its thrilling seasonal events, and one of the most memorable in recent years was the Mighty Monsters Bundle Giveaway. This special Halloween-themed promotion, which has become a fan-favorite event, provided summoners with an incredible o
Is Game Pass Still the Best Deal? Price, Tiers, and Value
Last Updated: November 4, 2025 For years, it was the undisputed champion, a talking point so powerful it swayed console wars. Xbox Game Pass, with its promise of a vast, rotating library for a single monthly fee, was consistently and rightly lauded as "the best deal in gaming." But as the service matures with price adj
Rematch: How a Landmark Update Saved the Game and Paved the Way
Last Updated: November 2, 2025 It’s easy to forget now, with the hype building for the next-gen Rematch 2 , but the original game once stood at a crossroads. Back in late 2025, a landmark update, officially Hotfix 2 for version 1.201.002, was deployed, targeting several long-standing issues that had been a source of si
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3: POI Flags, Bosses & Medallions
Last Updated: November 2, 2025 The wasteland is calling. In Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3: Wrecked, the island has been transformed into a post-apocalyptic battlefield ruled by the Warriors of the Wasteland. To survive and dominate, you need more than just good aim—you need the best loot. The surest way to get it is by t
Train Sim World 4: Landmark Launch, Features & Community Impact
Last Updated: October 26, 2025 The virtual rails buzzed with anticipation in late 2023 as Train Sim World 4 prepared to leave the station, marking the next major evolution in railway simulation. The launch was preceded by a series of in-depth developer showcases, with then-Executive Producer Matt Peddlesden and the Dov
Ready or Not School Shooting Level Controversy & Publisher Split
Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Void Interactive, the independent studio behind the tactical shooter Ready Or Not , found itself at the center of a major industry controversy that culminated in the developer parting ways with its publisher, Team17, just days before the game's Early Access launch. The flashpoint was a de
The Division 2: The Pact - Targeted Exotic Gear Farming Deep Dive
Last Updated: October 12, 2025 The Division 2's "The Pact" was a pivotal seasonal update, serving as Year 7 Season 2, which launched on September 9, 2025. This season introduced a significant overhaul to the game's exotic gear acquisition, moving away from purely chance-based encounters to a more targeted and efficient