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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Battlefield Hardline is 720p on Xbox One and 900p on PlayStation 4
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Battlefield Hardline is 720p on Xbox One and 900p on PlayStation 4
Visceral Games responded to a simple question on Twitter earlier that inquired about what resolution Battlefield Hardline would run at on the current consoles. The answer really shouldn't be too surprising to you. That's right, Hardline will be 720p on the Xbox One and 900p on the PlayStation 4.... -
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The Winter Update Hit Battlefield 4 - Improved Netcode, New Game Mode, and More
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The Winter Update Hit Battlefield 4 - Improved Netcode, New Game Mode, and More
A day or two ago, the big Winter Update for Battlefield 4 was released to everyone. Some of the major changes include more netcode improvements, the addition of the Squad Obliteration game mode, changes to Quickmatch and more.
The overview of the changes can be seen right now. The full list of changes can be read in this handy (and picture filled) PDF from Battlelog.
Netcode Improvements Major improvements have been made to the Battlefield 4 network layer. Making the “Ne... -
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Battlefield Hardline Premium Announced
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Battlefield Hardline Premium Announced
EA and Visceral Games have announced Battlefield Hardline Premium. Look at how shocked we all are.
Battlefield Hardline Premium will include much the same as the other Premium services for Battlefield. It will give members exclusive content, early access to content, and four new "super features" that include masks, gun bench, competitive play, and legendary status.
Let's take a look at what exactly the benefits are to going Premium.
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Visceral Details Some Really Obvious PC Specific Features for Battlefield Hardline
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Visceral Details Some Really Obvious PC Specific Features for Battlefield Hardline
Hey everyone, do you like playing video games? YEAH! Do you like playing them on a personal computer? YEAH! Then get ready for Battlefield Hardline that will feature such awesome PC specific features like:
- Playing at different resolutions! WOW!
- Enabling various levels of ansiotropic filtering! WOW!
- Adjusting your field of view! WOW!
- How's about using a mouse AND a keyboard to aim and move! OH MY GOD!
- And more! YEAH!
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PSA: Get Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 4 Premium for $27 from GamersGate
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PSA: Get Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 4 Premium for $27 from GamersGate
For a limited time, GamersGate (I feel so bad for them) is having a sale on Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 4 Premium. You can get the base game for just $9 (USD) and Premium for just $18 (USD).
Now, when you go to the store, it will show up as $10 for the game and $20 for Premium. Worry not because all you have to do to get that extra 10% off is put in the coupon code 10AN-SALE-FEB2015 when checking out! So, now would be a good time to pick up one or both. Battlefield 4 has come ... -
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DICE Wants Your Help in Designing a New Battlefield 4 Map
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DICE Wants Your Help in Designing a New Battlefield 4 Map
The Battlefield 4 Community Map Project has officially been unveiled by DICE. This is where you and DICE will work almost side by side to create a new Battlefield 4 map from scratch. The CTE will be where you can first play this map as it's being developed. DICE will also provide weekly updates on the map and seek your feedback on a very regular basis.
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Op-Ed: Here is Why the Battlefield Hardline Beta Did Not Sell Me on the Game
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Op-Ed: Here is Why the Battlefield Hardline Beta Did Not Sell Me on the Game
The latest Battlefield Hardline beta has come and gone (at least by the time you read this). Undoubtedly, the beta will have sold fence sitters on purchasing the game while others have probably decided to save their $60 for another time. Hardline finds Visceral Games at the helm, leaving DICE to presumably work on Star Wars: Battlefront. Thus the question lingering in the air is if the developer known best for the Dead Space franchise could capture the magic that made the Battlefield franchise... -
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Battlefield Hardline Beta Extended Until Monday, February 9
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Battlefield Hardline Beta Extended Until Monday, February 9
The official Battlefield Twitter account mentioned that the beta for Battlefield Hardline will be extended by about a day. Yep, the beta will now run until February 9, which is Monday night.
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How to Pre-Load the Battlefield Hardline Beta for PC
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How to Pre-Load the Battlefield Hardline Beta for PC
If you're on the PC and you plan on playing the Battlefield Hardline beta, you can actually pre-load the game right now. That's right, you can be ready to go the moment the beta is released. How?
- Open up Origin.
- Click on the "Store" tab in Origin.
- If you see the big banner for Battlefield Hardline, click it to go to the store page, from there you can click on a link (to the left of the pre-order button) that allows you to pre-load the beta.
- If you do not see the big banner at the
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Battlefield Hardline Open Beta Begins February 3
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Battlefield Hardline Open Beta Begins February 3
Given that all of the super important information is in the headline, nobody is reading this. Thus, nobody will know that this beta will be open to everyone on the PC (through Origin), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. They also won't know that all multiplayer progression will be accessible by those playing the game. This includes new weapons, gear, and gadgets. Nobody will know that the open beta will actually feature three different maps and modes, which is at least... -
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Maps and Game Modes Revealed for Battlefield: Hardline
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Maps and Game Modes Revealed for Battlefield: Hardline
EA and Visceral revealed some of the new maps and the game modes that will be included with Battlefield: Hardline when it launches on March 17, 2015. In total, there will be nine maps, each having some sort of a heist type look or feel to them, a departure from the obvious military themes of previous games.
The maps are:...- Bank Job - It's a bank
- Hollywood Heights - Large houses
- Riptide - Near and on the ocean
- Growhouse - They grow weed here, obviously
- Downtown - Downtown Los Angeles
- The
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Battlefield Hardline Beta Coming Soon to All Platforms
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Battlefield Hardline Beta Coming Soon to All Platforms
Some of the first details for the upcoming Battlefield Hardline beta were revealed this week. The good news is that the beta will be open to everyone across all available platforms. Executive Producer, Steve Papoutsis, explains that the beta will be on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. There will not be any cap on the maximum progression you'll be able to hit with the beta, meaning that some super ambitious people will undoubtedly unlock everything before the ... -
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DICE Wants to Know What Your Favorite Battlefield Maps Are
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DICE Wants to Know What Your Favorite Battlefield Maps Are
In a world of hypotheticals, DICE is king. Hypothetically, if DICE were to continue making content beyond Final Stand, it would include new maps and items. Hypothetically speaking, if DICE were to release some new maps they could hypothetically be updated versions of classic Battlefield maps. And hypothetically speaking, DICE could offer up a survey to get an idea of which maps their fans would most like to see get the Battlefield 4 treatment. Hypothetically, there are a ton of ma... -
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Battlefield Hardline Single Player Story Trailer
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Battlefield Hardline Single Player Story Trailer
A new gameplay trailer for the single player component for Battlefield Hardline was unveiled tonight. Here it is.
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EA Joins with KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records for Battlefield Hardline Title Track
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EA Joins with KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records for Battlefield Hardline Title Track
EA, Visceral and KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records have teamed up to bring the world "Karma," the main theme for Battlefield Hardline. The song is exclusive to Battlefield Hardline and is the creation of Jamie N Commons.
"The music, and moreover the audio help create that emotional experience you want gamers to feel as they play in the world we've built for them," said Steve Papoutsis, VP and General Manager of Visceral Games and Executive Producer of Battlefield Hardline.... -
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