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HISTORICAL FACTS: Iam8bit - The Untold Story

Gamescom Thieves Stole Unfinished Game Builds — Were Indie Booths Secure Enough?

Multiple Gamescom exhibitors reported stolen laptops, including devices with unfinished game builds, raising questions about show-floor security.

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CD Projekt Red opens its 'Arasaka hardware archives' to help an indie dev whose gear was stolen during 1 of at least 4 Gamescom thefts

In a statement, Gamescom organizers said attendees "are advised to insure equipment against theft."

PC Gamer

At least three exhibitors got robbed at Gamescom 2026 — laptops and handhelds with unfinished game builds stolen from locked cabinets

Several developers, publishers, and studios have had their laptops and handheld consoles stolen at Gamescom 2026. However, the organizers said that it's only responsible for general security, and exhibitors can book individual booth security separately.

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Gamescom responds to hardware thefts but statement draws backlash

Organizers pointed exhibitors toward private security and insurance.

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'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive

I spoke to some of the companies keeping physical games media alive in the wake of PlayStation's pivot to a digital-only future, and what they're continuing to do to provide fans with the experience they want from physical goods.

TechRadar

Sony’s decision to retire physical PlayStation discs sparked a wave of industry reactions — from jokes to outright disappointment

Sony has recently made the controversial decision to halt physical PlayStation disc production going forward in 2027, and various companies have responded with hilarious satire while committing to support gamers who prefer physical media.

Windows Central

PlayStation might have ditched the discs, but Sega is keeping physical games alive – with new Mega Drive / Genesis cartridges, no less

There are new, special edition Mega Drive cartridge releases for Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2

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Game Maker Sketchbook 2026 celebrates the unsung heroes of game art

From iconic character design to rich environment art, here are this year's selections.

Creative Bloq

I’ve started collecting vinyl records of this unusual music genre – and it’s been a lot more rewarding

More consistent quality and beautiful packaging than new music pressings

What Hi-Fi?

Historians recovered the source code for this never-before-seen NES shooter, finished the game themselves, and are now selling it as a charity fundraiser

Xcavator 2025 was rebuilt "using the tools and environments" it would've been developed with in the first place

GamesRadar

Gaming collectible purveyor iam8bit is suing publisher Skybound over alleged fraud related to cat sim Stray

Cat fight.

PC Gamer

The most lavish indie drop of the year just skipped Xbox entirely

Blue Prince is getting a stunning physical edition packed with collectibles — but it’s exclusive to PS5. Despite the game’s success on Xbox Game Pass, there’s no Xbox disc, leaving fans disappointed.

Windows Central

Diablo 4 fans, feast your eyes on iam8bit's exclusive vinyl collection

The Diablo 4 vinyl soundtrack is now available for pre-order.

TechRadar

Official Lies of P merch is now live featuring a gorgeous looking vinyl soundtrack

Lies of P's official merch store is now live featuring hoodies, shirts and even a vinyl record collab with iam8bit.

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What Hi-Fi?

These gorgeous new vinyl reissues are a must-have for gaming and ambient music fans

These gorgeous vinyl reissues of brilliant, highly rated video game soundtracks are worth checking out for any indie game or ambient music fans.

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PlayStation Executive Tells Us How The Best Indie Games Are Judged

Day of the Devs partnered with The Game Awards for the first time in its history this year. Curator Greg Rice shares how the event remains a safe space for all.

Windows Central

The Cuphead Collector's Edition from iam8bit is full of whimsy and magic

Cuphead is a real boy, kinda. Collectibles giant iam8bit has produced this loving and handcrafted Cuphead merch package, ideal for megafans everywhere.

Windows Central

Xbox & PC Game Pass best kept secrets: 10 games you need to play

Xbox Game Pass is home to a wide variety of awesome games that fly under the radar. In honor of them, we are giving ten of these under-appreciated titles the spotlight so you can play these Xbox Game Pass games for yourself.

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Surprise! One of this year's more delightful video games is an interactive escape room

LOS ANGELES — Coin Crew Games was created with a love for play in physical, real-world spaces. Since the beginning, the local firm had a mission: to prove those boxy arcade games never went out of style.

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