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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...
 

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."...
 

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...
 

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...
 

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...
 

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...
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  • Battlefield 6 Free Trial Begins November 25th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-18-2025, 02:05 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Free Trial Begins November 25th

    Will offer only select maps and modes.

    Alongside today's release of Season 1 - California Resistance, the Battlefield 6 teams announced that a free trial will take place later this month. From November 25 through December 2, a Free Trial experience of Battlefield 6 will offer everyone a chance to try out select maps and modes from Electronic Arts' latest.

    Specifically, there will be five modes offered across three maps. The maps included are: Siege of Cairo, Eastwood,...
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  • Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.2.0 Full Changelog

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-17-2025, 04:29 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.2.0 Full Changelog

    The update includes tons of fixes for community reported issues.

    This previous week, Battlefield Studios shared a preview of some of the things they're working on for the next Battlefield 6 patch. Today, they shared a full list of changes coming in Update 1.1.2.0, which is expected to be live on November 18th at 9 AM UTC. Update 1.1.2.0 focuses delivering "a broad set of improvements to soldier responsiveness." There are also improvements to "aim consistency, animation fidelity, a...
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  • EA Promises Larger Fixes for Weapon Bloom in Upcoming Mid-Season Battlefield 6 Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-12-2025, 06:53 PM
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    EA Promises Larger Fixes for Weapon Bloom in Upcoming Mid-Season Battlefield 6 Update

    Update will coincide with launch of California Resistance.

    On November 18th, a new update for Battlefield 6 will be released. This update will kick off the California Resistance portion of Season 1 for Battlefield 6. According to the Season 1 roadmap, California Resistance will add in a new Gauntlet mission, the new Eastwood map, the new Sabotage game mode, several new weapons, and a golf cart. On the same date, Battlefield Studios will release a title update for Battlefield 6 that will...
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  • Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 Focuses on Improving Quality of Life

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-10-2025, 04:02 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 Focuses on Improving Quality of Life

    Can we get a QOL update on real life too?

    On November 11 at 9 AM UTC, Battlefield 6 will be updated with Update 1.1.1.5. This update is focused on improving quality of life options across several different sections of the game. Notably, the update will fix an exploit that involved the drone and sledgehammer, it will fix an issue with lock-guided missiles, fix an issue with vehicle spawns, fix several issues with Battle Royale, and addresses several issues with progression, audi...
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  • Battlefield 6 Lead Producer Addresses a Tidal Wave of Player Feedback

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    • Published: 11-06-2025, 03:07 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Lead Producer Addresses a Tidal Wave of Player Feedback

    Vacation is over.

    David Sirland, the lead producer on Battlefield 6, is ready to get back to work after returning from a bit of a vacation. Sirland's first order of business was to take to Twitter (Nitter link) to ask the Battlefield 6 community one question: "What irks you with BF6 right now?" The post has already pulled in over three-quarters of a million views and over 2,500 replies. While there are no doubt a ton of fake views and replies made, a considerable amount of real fee...
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  • Battlefield 6 Update Just Made Many Challenges and Assignments So Much Easier to Complete

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-05-2025, 04:32 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Update Just Made Many Challenges and Assignments So Much Easier to Complete

    This is just the first batch of changes.

    Electronic Arts and the teams at Battlefield Studios just made the first batch of changes that will make several Challenges and Assignments a hell of a lot easier to complete in Battlefield 6.

    There are over 90 adjustments made in this first batch. These first changes were made via a server-side update and are available to you right now. Additional changes will be made in future updates, both through client-side updates and server-side...
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  • Battlefield: REDSEC - The Basics

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    • Published: 10-28-2025, 03:44 PM
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    Battlefield: REDSEC - The Basics

    From the map to classes and loadouts, and everything in between.

    Battlefield 6 was updated today with a ton of new content. In addition to Update 1.1.1.0 and the launch of Season 1, the new free-to-play battle royale mode, Battlefield: REDSEC, was also released today.

    As has been stated now a few times, REDSEC is free-to-play. You can download it right now through the EA app, Steam, or Epic for PC. It can also be downloaded for Xbox and PlayStation if you are playing on...
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  • Battlefield 6 - REDSEC Battle Royale, Season 1 Begins, Update 1.1.1.0 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-28-2025, 01:06 PM
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    Battlefield 6 - REDSEC Battle Royale, Season 1 Begins, Update 1.1.1.0 Released

    Updates so big, we'll probably need more than one news post.

    It's a big day for Battlefield 6 players. Today marks the release of Season 1, the release of Update 1.1.1.0, and the launch of the free battle royale mode. There are also new Twitch Drops available starting today for those that need some additional cosmetic items.

    REDSEC

    The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode, REDSEC, has been released! The free-to-play offering will drop players into Fort Lyndon, featuring...
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  • Battlefield 6's Free-to-Play Battle Royale, REDSEC, Launch Gameplay Trailer Tomorrow

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2025, 05:40 PM
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    Battlefield 6's Free-to-Play Battle Royale, REDSEC, Launch Gameplay Trailer Tomorrow

    Where you dropping?

    Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have scheduled a big battle royale reveal for Tuesday, October 28 at 8 AM PT. The official reveal for Battlefield REDSEC (or Battlefield: REDSEC or Battlefield 6: REDSEC) is expected to go live tomorrow morning.

    REDSEC (short for Redacted Sector) is the official name for the upcoming free-to-play battle royale game set in the Battlefield 6 universe. REDSEC is the rumored name that started to make the rounds...
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  • Battlefield 6 & 5.11 Tactical Partner for New In-Game Cosmetics and Gear

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2025, 02:57 PM
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    Battlefield 6 & 5.11 Tactical Partner for New In-Game Cosmetics and Gear

    Unspecified in-game cosmetics are coming to Battlefield 6 from 5.11 Tactical.

    Electronic Arts and 5.11 Tactical have officially announced a new partnership for Battlefield 6. This collaboration will bring authentic 5.11-inspired tactical gear, apparel, and footwear into the game's all-out warfare experience. For players, this means new in-game cosmetics, plus real-world co-branded merchandise and sweepstakes.

    The announcement comes at a bit of an awkward time, as Battlefield...
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  • Battlefield 6 Season 1 Update Full Changelog

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-24-2025, 11:45 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Season 1 Update Full Changelog

    The full changelog for Update 1.1.1.0.

    When Season 1 for Battlefield 6 releases on October 28, it will do so on the same day that Update 1.1.1.0 comes out. They won't drop at exactly the same time on Tuesday. The title update will be out first followed later in the day by the launch of Season 1.

    We know of some of the things that Battlefield Studios is working on. Some of those planned changes will not be included in the 1.1.1.0 update for various reasons. We know that...
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  • Battlefield 6 Updates Incoming to Fix Absurd Challenges, Weapons, and Visibility

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-24-2025, 01:15 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Updates Incoming to Fix Absurd Challenges, Weapons, and Visibility

    And a possible shadowdrop for battle royale?

    Battlefield Studios just shared a significant number of changes that were either just implemented into Battlefield 6 or will be implemented soon. The areas that they're focusing on for improvements include weapon dispersion, balance, visibility, aim assist, progression, and more.

    The team once again shared word about some of the changes that were pushed to live already. These changes include adjustments to custom search, a...
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  • Buffs Coming to XP Gains in Battlefield 6

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-17-2025, 06:06 PM
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    Buffs Coming to XP Gains in Battlefield 6

    More XP and easier unlocks!

    Battlefield Studios just announced some big changes to progression unlocks and XP gains in Battlefield 6. In response to player feedback, Battlefield Studios is increasing XP gains and making it easier to unlock new gadgets and weapon attachments.

    To begin with, XP gains are being increased by 10% for a completed match, with an XP increase of 40% coming for the daily bonus.

    Furthermore, they are also reducing the amount of XP...
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  • Battlefield 6 Launch Smashes Franchise Records

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-16-2025, 04:37 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Launch Smashes Franchise Records

    Record sales, record matches, record viewership.

    In its first three days of availability, Battlefield 6 has already broken several franchise records. The game, which released on October 10, 2025, sold over 7 million copies in just its first three days. That is a new record for the entirety of the Battlefield franchise, which dates back to 1992 when the first title, Battlefield 1942, was released.

    That 7 million figure is certainly nothing to scoff at, but it's a far...
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  • Battlefield 6 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-10-2025, 10:44 AM
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    Battlefield 6 Released

    It's here.

    Battlefield 6 has officially launched! The global release for the game is already seeing login queues nearing 500,000 players, proving that the thirst for a proper new Battlefield is very real.

    Official word from Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts is that Battlefield 6 "takes the fight to an unprecedented level, with brand new multiplayer modes, a thrilling blockbuster Single Player campaign, the return of Portal offering powerful creator tools,...
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    Make up your own definition of "complete."

    Was 2025 a big year for game completions for you, or were you more of a "stick to one never-ending, live-service game for the entire year" sort of player?

    For this, you can take whatever definition you want as a game "completion." Beat the main story? Earned 100% of the game's achievements? Or simply played enough that you're satisfied with what you accomplished and have no plans to return any time...
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