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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Secret Maps Showed Off Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Launch Trailer
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Secret Maps Showed Off Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Launch Trailer
The launch trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 came out today. I mean, the game is out on October 12, 2018 so having a launch trailer now isn't exactly out of the ordinary. It's a launch trailer. It shows off some scenes of action, it has some voice over work, and the like. Since Black Ops 4 doesn't have a single player campaign, you really don't have to worry about seeing any spoilers here, so that's a plus, right? However, there are still some secrets hidden in the trailer. ...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 DLC is Timed Exclusive to PS4 Again
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- Published: 09-20-2018, 12:28 PM
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 DLC is Timed Exclusive to PS4 Again
As if there were any doubt in your mind, today's news confirms that the post-release DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be timed exclusive on the PlayStation 4 first. Today's news is accompanied by first details on the post-release content that is coming for Black Ops 4.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches worldwide on October 12th. Following its release, Activision and Treyarch are planning an active calendar of events and variety of free content – across all three epic modes... -
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Blackout Battle Royale Gameplay Showcased in New Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Trailer
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Blackout Battle Royale Gameplay Showcased in New Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Trailer
Activision and Treyarch released a new gameplay focused trailer today for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Specifically, this video focuses on the Blackout battle royale coming with the game.
As you may recall, yesterday we saw what the full Blackout map looks like. It seems as though this is all leading up nicely to the Blackout beta that begins on Monday, September 10 on the PS4. The PC and Xbox One will get to hop into the beta starting on Friday, September 14. More information... -
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This is the Full Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 'Blackout' Map
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This is the Full Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 'Blackout' Map
Charlie INTEL has pieced together the full battle royale map that will be used for the Blackout mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. I say "pieced together" because Activision and Treyarch were sending out direct messages to a number of Call of Duty communities with small sections of the overall map. Those communities then shared the media they were sent with the world, typically through Twitter posts. It took a bit of time, but it looks like all of the pieces finally fell into place. Thi...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode Starts at 80 Players and Includes Zombies
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode Starts at 80 Players and Includes Zombies
Some details about Blackout, the battle royale mode coming with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 are starting to come out this week courtesy of the October issue of Game Informer. So far some of the highlights include word that the beta will support 80 players though the final version is looking to target 100 players. They have already done internal tests with 100 players. Well, color me surprised. If they can pull it off, I will be genuinely impressed since the Call of Duty multiplayer games aren'...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta Schedule for PC Revealed
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta Schedule for PC Revealed
PC players will get to play the Blackout (battle royale) mode for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 starting on September 14 at 10AM (PT). Those looking for an open beta will have to wait just one day for the 15th to roll around.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta System Requirements
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta System Requirements
If you want to know if your beastly rig will be able to handle all of the intense, in your face action that is the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta, you've come to the right place. Activision announced the minimum and recommended system specs that you will want to have for the PC multiplayer beta that begins this weekend.
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OS: Windows 7 64-Bit or later
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k or AMD equivalent
RAM: 8GB RAM
HDD: 25GB HD space
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode Teased in New Multiplayer Beta Trailer
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode Teased in New Multiplayer Beta Trailer
Today, a new trailer came out to get you hyped for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta.
Please be excited for the beta. If you aren't excited yet, maybe this will change your mind.
Begin your dive into the deepest, most-tactical Black Ops Multiplayer to date. The Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta arrives on August 3rd, first on PS4.... -
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies "Chaos" Story Trailer
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies "Chaos" Story Trailer
In case you were dying to know more about the story in the upcoming Zombies mode for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, you're in luck.
Scarlett Rhodes is out to solve her eccentric father’s mysterious disappearance. With the help of three loyal outcasts, she’ll fight waves of the undead and uncover a prized relic wielding an extraordinary power that threatens all of humanity. Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII delivers the biggest day-one Zombies offering ever with three full experiences at launch:... -
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta Begins August 10
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta Begins August 10
Last week, Treyarch revealed the dates for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer betas, whichinclude both the early access betas and open betas.
PlayStation 4 players will be able to get an early jump on the action with an exclusive beta that runs from August 3 through August 6. An open beta for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One runs from August 10 through August 13. The PC will have an early access beta starting on August 10 with an open beta beginning August 11.
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Infinity Ward Job Posting Suggests Call of Duty 2019 Could Bring Back Single Player Campaign
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Infinity Ward Job Posting Suggests Call of Duty 2019 Could Bring Back Single Player Campaign
Thanks to some keen eyes on the part of CharlieIntel, the single player campaign for Call of Duty may not be completely dead.
CharlieIntel spotted a new job listing on Infinity Ward's job page that is looking for a "Narrative Scripter." Though nothing is confirmed, this seems to indicate that next year's Call of Duty will bring back the single player campaign.
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PSA: Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is Free for PlayStation 4
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PSA: Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is Free for PlayStation 4
If you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you may want to go pick up a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for the PlayStation 4.
Sony announced that the game was added to this month's free PlayStation Plus game offerings. The base game is free, but all of the DLC still comes with a price. Still though, it's a free Call of Duty game, a sighting more rare than Bigfoot.
You have until July 11, 2018 to snag your free copy of the game.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Special Editions Announced, Season Pass Confirmed
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Special Editions Announced, Season Pass Confirmed
While Battlefield V is going the route of ditching the Premium Pass nonsense, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is going full steam ahead with another Season Pass. As you may already expect, it includes more multiplayer maps and Zombies stuff. Well, you can't very well add in any single player DLC when the game doesn't have any single player to begin with. Cue the tapping head meme image here. Let's take a look at the planned DLC after we take a look at the various editions that are being...
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Black Ops 4 Beta Begins in August, PC to Have Open Beta
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Black Ops 4 Beta Begins in August, PC to Have Open Beta
According to statements listed on the GameStop Germany page for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the beta will begin in August. In addition, the PC version will have an open beta.
The site says that the launch of the private beta for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will take place in August. It goes on to say that the PC release will not need beta codes because the PC beta in particular will be "open" for all Battle.net players.
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Black Ops 4 Reveal Event Smashes Records; Pre-Orders Surpass Last Year's Figures
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Black Ops 4 Reveal Event Smashes Records; Pre-Orders Surpass Last Year's Figures
The proof is in the pudding and the pudding says that Call of Duty players don't give a damn about single player campaigns. Activision announced today that the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 reveal event was the most watched reveal event in the history of the Call of Duty franchise.
Last week’s highly-anticipated reveal of Activision’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 delivered a record-setting debut with its livestream setting new marks for the most watched game reveal in Call of Duty®... -
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