XBOX: 1,600 Layoffs Today, Another 1,600 Over the Next Year, Four Studios Now Independent or Sold, Arkane in Limbo
More broadly, Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs.
Today, Microsoft is laying off 2.1% of its workforce. This equates to 4,800 people that are being let go. The company's XBOX division is cutting about 20% of its entire workforce. All of this is being done in an effort to cut costs due to rising prices and expenses brought about by artificial intelligence (AI).
As a quick reminder: Microsoft plans to spend $190 billion on AI in 2026. In 2025, the company spent $80 billion...
Today, Microsoft is laying off 2.1% of its workforce. This equates to 4,800 people that are being let go. The company's XBOX division is cutting about 20% of its entire workforce. All of this is being done in an effort to cut costs due to rising prices and expenses brought about by artificial intelligence (AI).
As a quick reminder: Microsoft plans to spend $190 billion on AI in 2026. In 2025, the company spent $80 billion...
PlayStation is Killing Physical Game Discs
Digital only after January 2028.
Starting January 2028, Sony will no longer produce physical discs for new PlayStation game releases. All games released in January 2028 and after will be available only through digital stores such as the PlayStation Store.
Sony attempts to justify this move by claiming it's a "natural direction" in order to "adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs."...
Starting January 2028, Sony will no longer produce physical discs for new PlayStation game releases. All games released in January 2028 and after will be available only through digital stores such as the PlayStation Store.
Sony attempts to justify this move by claiming it's a "natural direction" in order to "adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs."...
GTA 6 Starts at $80 with a $100 FOMO Edition and with No Physical Disc Release
And single-player only.
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software sure set the gaming news world on fire today with word that Grand Theft Auto 6 will retail at a minimum of $80. Not only will there be the base $79.99 edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but there will also be a Grand Theft Auto 6: Ultimate Edition for $99.99 that adds in exclusive content.
Right out of the gate, we are told that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be single-player only. Well, at...
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software sure set the gaming news world on fire today with word that Grand Theft Auto 6 will retail at a minimum of $80. Not only will there be the base $79.99 edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but there will also be a Grand Theft Auto 6: Ultimate Edition for $99.99 that adds in exclusive content.
Right out of the gate, we are told that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be single-player only. Well, at...
Kaspersky Warns of Malware Spread Through Wallpaper Engine on Steam
Anime continues to be a danger to everyone.
The cybersecurity company Kaspersky has issued a warning about malware being spread through Steam Workshop files for Wallpaper Engine. Malware, hidden through user uploaded wallpaper packages, can lead to issues such as hijacked Steam accounts, the installation of backdoors to a user's PC, or even hidden crypto mining processes.
Wallpaper Engine includes support for various wallpaper formats: Static images, video, interactive...
The cybersecurity company Kaspersky has issued a warning about malware being spread through Steam Workshop files for Wallpaper Engine. Malware, hidden through user uploaded wallpaper packages, can lead to issues such as hijacked Steam accounts, the installation of backdoors to a user's PC, or even hidden crypto mining processes.
Wallpaper Engine includes support for various wallpaper formats: Static images, video, interactive...
Bungie Announces the End of Destiny 2
All good things...
Bungie is calling it quits on Destiny 2. The Sony owned Marathon developer announced the final live-service content update for Destiny 2. Today's announcement was a long time coming and one that most fans saw the writing on the wall for months ago.
That final content update for Destiny 2, Monument of Triumph, takes place on June 9, 2026. Bungie says that they will begin a "new journey as a studio" on that date with includes working on their...
Bungie is calling it quits on Destiny 2. The Sony owned Marathon developer announced the final live-service content update for Destiny 2. Today's announcement was a long time coming and one that most fans saw the writing on the wall for months ago.
That final content update for Destiny 2, Monument of Triumph, takes place on June 9, 2026. Bungie says that they will begin a "new journey as a studio" on that date with includes working on their...
Lord of Hatred Review: Diablo 4 Finally Finds Its Final Form
This is Diablo 4 at its best. I mean it this time. For real.
Returning to the world of Sanctuary for this latest chapter feels like a true homecoming for those of us who have spent hundreds of hours traversing its dark and unforgiving landscapes since the base game launched back in 2023. The release of the Lord of Hatred expansion marks a significant step forward in the narrative that was originally set in motion during the initial campaign and furthered by the events of the Vesse...
Returning to the world of Sanctuary for this latest chapter feels like a true homecoming for those of us who have spent hundreds of hours traversing its dark and unforgiving landscapes since the base game launched back in 2023. The release of the Lord of Hatred expansion marks a significant step forward in the narrative that was originally set in motion during the initial campaign and furthered by the events of the Vesse...
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Rumor: Next Battlefield Game is Called Battlefield V, Returning to World War II Setting
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Rumor: Next Battlefield Game is Called Battlefield V, Returning to World War II Setting
GamesBeat managed to get some new information on the upcoming 2018 Battlefield title. Their anonymous sources even provided what looks to be a heavily redacted sceenshot showing off the title screen. As you can see above, the next game will supposedly be called Battlefield V. Originally, the next Battlefield game was internally called "Battlefield 2." This has since been changed to what we see here. According to their sources, Battlefield V will take the franchise back to World War II, a...
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Battlefield 2018 Reveal Trailer is Being Worked On
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Battlefield 2018 Reveal Trailer is Being Worked On
A tweet was sent out today that says a trailer for the upcoming 2018 Battlefield title is being worked on. Randy Evans, the Senior Video and Media Director/Editor at DICE, made this quick but clear announcement just a few short hours ago....
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Battlefield 1 Apocalypse Now Available
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Battlefield 1 Apocalypse Now Available
DICE and EA have just released Battlefield 1 Apocalypse to those with the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass.
Claw your way out of a deadlocked struggle, where Allies and Central Powers unceasingly clash with no end in sight. In Battlefield 1 Apocalypse, available starting today for Premium Pass members, players can conquer the most brutal and infamous battles of the Great War. In three new ground maps, players can claw across the devastated countryside of Belgium in Passchendaele, fight... -
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Battlefield 1 Turning Tides North Sea Update
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Battlefield 1 Turning Tides North Sea Update
The second half of the Turning Tides expansion for Battlefield 1 was released today. The "North Sea" content is available to download for those that own the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass.
Premium Pass owners can expect to play this fresh and potentially dope content.
Heligoland Bight (Map) The Great War at sea. Engage in an epic naval clash as the British Empire Royal Marines and German Navy pit dreadnoughts, destroyers, and aircraft against each other while infantry troop... -
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Battlefield 1 Apocalypse Expansion is Out Starting in February
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Battlefield 1 Apocalypse Expansion is Out Starting in February
Those that own the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass will get to start playing the fourth (and final) expansion, Battlefield 1 Apocalypse, in February. This expansion will add five new multiplayer maps to the game.
Adding five multiplayer maps to the mix, including the bloody, muddy hell of Passchendaele and the Austro-Italian clash of Caporetto that portray, these are two of the most infamous battles of World War 1. The scenic wheat fields by River Somme transform into a nightmare after... -
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Battlefield 1 Free Trial Begins January 16, New Prise de Tahure Map Also Coming
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Battlefield 1 Free Trial Begins January 16, New Prise de Tahure Map Also Coming
Tomorrow, January 16, will see the start of the Battlefield 1 free trial. This trial will give everyone a chance to play the entire base game and all current expansion content. This also means that those that own the base version of Battlefield 1 will also get to play all of the current expansion content for free.
This trial runs from January 16 through to January 22, but that's not all that's arriving tomorrow. Tomorrow will also see the release of Prise de Tahure, a bonus... -
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Battlefield 1 Turning Tides Expansion Out December 11
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Battlefield 1 Turning Tides Expansion Out December 11
Come December 11, those with the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass will get to head into all new battles with the release of the Turning Tides expansion. As always, this will be a staggered release. The first comes on December 11 for the Premium Pass owners. The second wave begins in January 2018 and adds in two additional maps to the mix.
Battlefield 1 Turning Tides will be released in two waves – the first wave is coming on December 11th for Battlefield 1 Premium Pass owners. Players will... -
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EA Forces Revive Network to Stop Distributing Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, and Battlefield Heroes Game Clients
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EA Forces Revive Network to Stop Distributing Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, and Battlefield Heroes Game Clients
Back in 2014, GameSpy shut down their online services for good. This affected far more games than you may have realized, including Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, and Battlefield Heroes. Without GameSpy, these games didn't have an easy way for anybody to play online. That's kind of a problem for games that are literally multiplayer only affairs. Since then, some user created mods popped up that aimed to replace the now defunct GameSpy. One of these mods was called Revive Network. Re... -
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First Details, Screens, and Video for Battlefield 1: Turning Tides DLC
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First Details, Screens, and Video for Battlefield 1: Turning Tides DLC
DICE and EA started to share some of the first details on the Turning Tides DLC coming soon to Battlefield 1. We're looking at four new maps spread out across a two month release window, the addition of the Royal Marines, six new weapons, and more. A bulk of this new content will be added in December.
COMING IN DECEMBER NEW MAP: CAPE HELLES Storm the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula with the British forces or defend the Ottoman Empire’s fortifications. Master the land, air,... -
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Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar Out Today
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Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar Out Today
Those with Battlefield Premium can now download and play Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar. This expansion includes new maps, the Russians, improvements to existing content, the Supply Drop game mode, new Operations, and more.
Changelog for Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar for September 6, 2017
NEW CONTENT With the release of Battlefield 1 In the Name of the Tsar, we’re bring a lot of new content to the game for Battlefield 1 Premium Pass owners* and o... -
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Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar and HDR Support Dated for September 5
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Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar and HDR Support Dated for September 5
Finally, Battlefield 1 fans have a release date set for In the Name of the Tsar, the "most extensive Battlefield expansion yet." That date is September 5 for those with the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass. Those without the Premium Pass can pick up In the Name of the Tsar two weeks later.
In the Name of the Tsar adds in six new maps (including the already released Lupkow Pass), new weapons, new vehicles, the Supply Drop mode, the Hussars, and the Russian Army. Yes, the entire Russian... -
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Battlefield 1 Title Update for August 21, 2017 - Lupkow Pass, More Frontlines, and More
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Battlefield 1 Title Update for August 21, 2017 - Lupkow Pass, More Frontlines, and More
As we mentioned just moments ago, the Lupkow Pass map from the In the Name of the Tsar expansion is now available for Battlefield 1. However, that wasn't all that came today. The latest title update for the game is rolling out right now for PC and console players.
LUPKOW PASS This update brings Battlefield to the snowy ravines of Lupkow Pass. The wintery mountain landscape offers stunning visuals and plenty of opportunities for exciting vertical gameplay. Narrow passages can quick... -
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Battlefield 1 Introduces More Ways to Play: Lupkow Pass, Revolution, and Incursions
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Battlefield 1 Introduces More Ways to Play: Lupkow Pass, Revolution, and Incursions
EA and DICE revealed two new ways to play Battlefield 1 at Gamescom 2017. The first is Battlefield 1 Revolution, which is essentially a package deal of the game that includes the game, the DLC, and a couple of added bonuses. The second is Battlefield 1 Incursions which is being "optimized for competition" and is being developed in collaboration with players.
First up, a look at Battlefield 1 Revolution.
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Prise de Tahure Update Notes for Battlefield 1
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Prise de Tahure Update Notes for Battlefield 1
The Prise de Tahure update for Battlefield 1 rolled out today across all platforms. This update includes the general title update fixes and changes alongside a new map for Premium owners and those with They Shall Not Pass.
PRISE DE TAHURE Prise de Tahure is our second night map and the final map for Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass. French raiders and German stormtroopers clash in an urban trench setting as the nights grow colder in the Champagne-Ardennes region. The frontline trenc... -
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Battlefield 1: Nivelle Nights Update Released
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Battlefield 1: Nivelle Nights Update Released
DICE and EA rolled out the Nivelle Nights Update today for Battlefield 1. Yep, we now have a new map and it came alongside the June title update for the game. While this map is only for those that have Premium or own the They Shall Not Pass DLC. You can, however, play the map through the Premium Friends system, provided you have friends... with Premium. Nivelle Nights is the first night map in the game. It's the French versus the Germans "in mud-filled trenches." Well alright then. What ... -
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