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🖥 PC, Multi-platformThis PC Gamer Is Making His Own Physical Steam Games, One Expensive Cartridge At A Time
Physical PC games have been out of fashion for many years, thanks to the rise of digital distribution platforms like Steam. While big PC game boxes containing CD and DVD-ROMs have essentially died out, one modder has decided to bring back game cartridges to their Steam library, blending solid-state drives with Steam's flexible desktop client. Over on the PC Master Gaming Race subreddit(https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1ux13ui/steamgamecartridges), Jibril-sama detailed their plug-and-play approach to playing Steam games. They'd recently purchased a stack of used SATA SSDs, loaded a custom script on them, installed games onto each one, and created custom graphics to stick to the cases. Once done, a custom Steam Game Cartridge was born, with some of Jibril-sama's games being Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 5, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2--all games with a chunky install size. (https://packaged-media.redd.it/w4k6l5p36ddh1/pb/m2-res1080p.mp4?m=DASHPlaylist.mpd&var=sgpssan&v=1&e=1784325600&s=79feb732445e73657bfa9284d211a1d704796644) If you're interested in making your own cartridges, Jibril-Sama has uploaded the code online(https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1uyft21/updategamecartridge3dfilesandcode/) for modders to check out. According to their post, the code "should" work with other storage mediums like SD cards, USB drives, and flash drives. "No guarantee that it's going to work for you. I only tested on my old Win10 install, but you should at least be able to take the general code and make it work or improve it," they wrote. Going with the SSD method is obviously the pricier option, as on average, you're looking at around $30-$50 for a quality 128GB SSD. Once the games start piling up, so too does the price. Memory prices have surged in recent months due to rampant investment in AI data centers and various global factors, making what was once an affordable upgrade more expensive than ever. The future is also looking increasingly digital(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-gen-xbox-may-not-have-disc-drive-disc-to-digital-feature-coming-reports-say/) for next-gen video game consoles, as Sony has confirmed that it will stop manufacturing PlayStation discs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) in 2028. Microsoft's next-gen console, Project Helix(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-xbox-release-date-specs-display-price/1100-6525379/), is also rumored to be a digital-only console.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformAsus’ top-end 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 off
The Asus ROG Swift 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor has almost everything I want in a high-end gaming monitor, most notably a QD-OLED panel for inky black levels and vivid colors that go beyond what’s possible on an LCD screen. Amazon, Best Buy, and B&38;H Photo have this model on sale for $899.99 (usually $1,299.99). &8230;
🖥 PC, Multi-platformFlorida man arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in crypto using Steam game malware
Federal authorities have arrested a Florida man suspected of stealing at least $220,000 in crypto through malware-infected Steam games, as reported earlier by local news outlet Local10. In the complaint, officials accuse 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins and co-conspirators of launching eight malware-embedded games from around May 2024 to February 2026, allowing them to infect about 8,000 &8230;
🖥 PC, Multi-platformThe Steam Machine's best feature is changing my gaming life
After living with the Steam Machine for a few weeks, Valve PC is becoming a go-to gaming device thanks to one mundane feature.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformEpic Games integrates AI voices into 36 Fortnite characters
Epic Games has announced the integration of AI voices powered by Google's Gemini AI for 36 Fortnite characters.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformFortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’
Get ready for more AI characters in Fortnite. Developer Epic Games is going to let Fortnite creators publish experiences featuring characters with AI-powered voices starting on July 30th, and ahead of that launch, it's created 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" that creators can use as NPCs. The characters include Fortnite staples like Agent &8230;
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformWhere to find Black Marketeer locations in Palworld
Black Marketeers are special NPC merchants in Palworld who’ll sometimes sell you some rare Pals. We list where to find them in our guide.
🖥 Xbox, PC, Multi-platformHow to get ancient civilization parts in Palworld
You’ll need ancient civilization parts to craft different items in Palworld. Our guide lists how to get them and where to find the bosses that drop them.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformSkate Adds Its Biggest Event Yet: The Legendary X Games
With Skate(https://www.gamespot.com/games/skate/)'s fourth season approaching its midway point, developer Full Circle is pulling out all the stops for what's sure to be the skateboarding sim's biggest event thus far: bringing the iconic X Games to the shreddable world of San Vansterdam. In a lengthy July 16 post on the game's Steam store page(https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3354750/view/690889150314840176), Full Circle revealed that The Stadium--Skate's major dynamic location that dropped alongside Season 4--will get "transformed into the home of the X Games." It'll feature spots familiar to those who've watched X Games in the past, including the huge competition vert ramp, the street park, and the bowl section. The best part? It's completely free to access. No need for Rip Chips or the Premium Pass to skate in the X Games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObTAG2kzGIU Unfortunately, it's a limited-time event for now. You do get one full month to skate these various sections, as it runs from July 21 to August 25, but after that, something else may very well take over The Stadium. That said, there are a plethora of activities for you to participate in before the X Games month wraps up. You've got 10 unique challenges to tackle, with six inside The Stadium and another four in the surrounding streets. And there are four sets of limited-time X Games Club Tasks, which challenge you to land iconic tricks inspired by famous pro skaters from Los Angeles, New York, São Paulo, and Tokyo. On top of this, you can earn X Coins by completing various challenges and reaching high scores to buy exclusive X Games merch, from replica jerseys and shirts to boards and wheels. This news comes five months after Full Circle laid off an unspecified number of employees(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/skate-studio-lays-off-staff-as-game-enters-next-chapter/1100-6538430/) to prepare the free-to-play skate sim for its "next chapter." Full Circle isn't the only studio that suffered layoffs recently, as Xbox laid off 1,600 developers across several of its studios(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-layoffs-studio-closures-and-spin-offs-everything-announced-today/), Sony shut down Bluepoint Games(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-shuts-down-bluepoint-games-dev-behind-consistently-great-remakes/1100-6538292/), Riot Games let go of about 80 2XKO staff(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2xko-developers-laid-off-by-riot-games-less-than-a-month-after-console-release/1100-6538046/), and more.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Multi-platformCrimson Desert Gets Cross-Save Support Today
!Crimson Desert Pearl Abyss PlayStation PS5 Pro Comparison Xbox Series X/S PC Performance Quality Balanced FPS(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/03/20/e882be8a/crimsondesert.jpg.webp) A new update for Crimson Desert adds cross-save today. This means that if you own the RPG on multiple platforms, you can now transfer save data between those versions. Naturally, using cross-save requires players to own two or more versions of Crimson Desert on the following platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store. You’ll need to have a Pearl Abyss ID for each owned copy of the game, and you’ll need to link these accounts to initiate cross-save. A new cross-save icon now appears in Crimson Desert’s in-game save data menu, which will begin the setup process as detailed in an FAQ(https://account.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Member/Signin?state=pGnPvbJ8lBzKAfodyZmQWSoMhAmSXSkXt7Q81zhfClcvJq8LWpMnFBcpX0gg6FBUGrGQAspQyepDoAz5IH2p+KQtdDrkgAxLq0d9t4RiH2l3Tb90KaiZ%2fy00n3tHUUU03GdbCYRI5uMJAsFl1ccfHrlaeSgx1KUrSVHL4ICGWUO7KnavPnITYx7YUMkjeZJhZhXeMhtjGIt7ZiHaC+ka7sVkhjTiLIEHTHcqbSBUDC1z7ihPUyKg185EU3GL9Mir7+VPGLDBB+7dRRDdjUUZ3elffMsNMAGUoHhmDIdrI1IY2Ok6WpelHJ7iOAxMOF5hQ2hJMsKV2pN9iSu8vOktMxAm5cL5hFsKDxShozaxfZE%3d&authPlatform=1&authAction=6&sessionTicket=&returnUrl=https%3a%2f%2faccount.pearlabyss.com%2fen-US%2fMember%2fSignin%2fEndAuthentication). Crimson Desert is also available on Mac, but developer Pearl Abyss states that this version will not receive cross-save support until a future update. The addition of cross-saves is one of many major overhauls Pearl Abyss has planned for Crimson Desert as part of its post-launch update roadmap. One of the biggest changes will be to the game’s often-criticized narrative. You can read more about all of the updates coming to the game here(https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/02/the-latest-crimson-desert-roadmap-promises-story-improvements-new-combat-content-and). Be sure also to check out our Crimson Desert review(https://gameinformer.com/review/crimson-desert/open-world-overload).
🖥 PC, Multi-platformSteam Malware Allegedly Helped Florida Man Steal Over $220,000 In Crypto
Federal law enforcement has unmasked and arrested a 21-year-old Floridian who allegedly played a part in smuggling hundreds of thousands of dollars from victims' wallets by installing crypto-stealing malware into Steam games, according to a new report. As reported by Decrypt (via Yahoo News)(https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/feds-arrest-florida-man-over-105408313.html), Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins was arrested on July 14 and charged with conspiracy to obtain information by computer for private financial gain. The games Wilkins reportedly used included BlockBlasters, Dashverse, Lunara, and PirateFi. The platform these games appeared on wasn't named, but it's believed to be Steam, as these games launched there in the past couple of years. This racket occurred between May 2024 and February 2026. Wilkins, along with "others" who weren't named, allegedly infected roughly 8,000 people's devices with a few malware-laced games. Allegedly marketed on Discord, LinkedIn, Telegram, and X, these games harvested the victims' private data and login credentials, giving Wilkins and his group access to anything and everything that could unlock the victims' crypto wallets. The conspirators allegedly walked away with at least $220,000. According to Decrypt(https://decrypt.co/), which was reporting on a 15-page federal complaint first covered by WPLG Local 10(https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/07/15/feds-accuse-broward-man-in-video-game-malware-conspiracy-victims-lost-220k-in-crypto/), investigators found Wilkins by his "Sibel.eth" handle. They said Wilkins used this handle to communicate with "an unidentified primary developer" on Signal about running "draining campaigns." Buying a "remote access trojan" for $10,000 that instantly emptied the victims' wallets, Wilkins had reportedly used the stolen funds to buy 150 gift cards primarily for Uber Eats. Investigators said they followed the Bitcoin transactions, and a subpoena to Uber linked those cards to an account that delivered to Wilkins' home and his University of West Florida addresses. Though uncooperative when his North Lauderdale home was searched, investigators seized several devices, with a review of his crypto history showing roughly $382,000 moving in and out. Wilkins was scheduled to appear in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 15; however, it's currently unknown if he showed up. There's also no information on how long his transfer to Washington to face the charge will take, but if convicted, he could be in prison for up to 10 years.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformFortnite Hot Bat Summer launches with new skins, quests
Fortntie's Batman-themed summer event is live with new outfits for Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy, along with new quests and POIs.