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Massive Steam Leak Spoils Story and Achievements for Dozens of Games, Some of Which are Not Even Announced

Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!

In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.

The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
 

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...
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  • PlayStation Ditches PC and Embraces AI in Latest Business Strategy

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-19-2026, 01:04 PM
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    PlayStation Ditches PC and Embraces AI in Latest Business Strategy

    Everything continues to get so much worse.

    Stephen Totilo over on Game File shared some rather unfortunate changes from the latest PlayStation business strategy summary contained within Sony's latest annual financial report.

    Contained within the section on Sony's "Game & Network Services" division (aka: PlayStation division), Sony took out mentions of PC and replaced them with AI. Totilo specifically notes that in the 2025 report from Sony, the company...
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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders Begin June 25 on PlayStation and XBOX

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-18-2026, 05:09 PM
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    Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders Begin June 25 on PlayStation and XBOX

    Pre-order now to double dip on PC later.

    Rockstar Games says that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will open on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S. The studio announced this pre-order availability date along with a trailer that revealed the game's cover art.

    Yes, they released a video trailer to reveal the static image cover art for Grand Theft Auto 6. That is truly extra in every meaning of the word. The video is only about 30 seconds long, so don't expect...
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  • World War Z 'Limitless Strain' Update Released

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    • Published: 06-18-2026, 04:29 PM
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    World War Z 'Limitless Strain' Update Released

    Added challenges for survival masters.

    Saber Interactive launched the "Limitless Strain" update for World War Z. This update is free for all players on PlayStation, XBOX, Steam, and Epic. It adds new Horde Mode daily challenges, six new mutators, three unlockable custom frames, seven bonus weapon perks, and more. ...
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  • Dave the Diver - In the Jungle DLC Released

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    • Published: 06-18-2026, 03:54 PM
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    Dave the Diver - In the Jungle DLC Released

    Are there fun and games in said jungle?

    Dave the Diver - In the Jungle was released today. This new downloadable content is said to offer over 10 hours of new content, new story, new characters, and also a new restaurant to manage. In the Jungle is out now for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam.

    In this new expansion, Dave travels to an entirely new area where he will meet the locals, help some familiar friends, and explore unfamiliar freshwater depths. There is a...
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  • Kaspersky Warns of Malware Spread Through Wallpaper Engine on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-18-2026, 02:00 PM
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    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...
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  • Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 Coming to PlayStation in July

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    • Published: 06-17-2026, 06:46 PM
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    Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 Coming to PlayStation in July

    A no-frills re-release.

    Treyarch confirmed that the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are getting ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The ports are being handled by Iron Galaxy and will hit the PlayStation platform in July.

    These PS4 and PS5 releases will include the full campaigns, multiplayer content, and Zombies. Though unconfirmed, it's assumed that the multiplayer downloadable content will be included in this re-release.
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  • Grand Theft Auto 5 Players on PS4 and XB1 Can Now Get PS5 and Xbox Series X Upgrades for Free

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    • Published: 06-17-2026, 05:46 PM
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    Grand Theft Auto 5 Players on PS4 and XB1 Can Now Get PS5 and Xbox Series X Upgrades for Free

    What a wordy headline.

    Rockstar Games is doing something nice for fans. Starting on June 18, those that own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to upgrade to the current-gen versions of the game for free. Rockstar specifically says that these upgrades will apply only to the digital version of Xbox One and to "any" copy on PlayStation 4. It probably also stands to reason that you won't be able to hop between console families with this, so only PS4...
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  • World of Warcraft: Midnight - Revelations Update is Now Live

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    • Published: 06-16-2026, 06:37 PM
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    World of Warcraft: Midnight - Revelations Update is Now Live

    This would be the 12.0.7 update for those who hate names.

    Update 12.0.7 for World of Warcraft: Midnight is now live. This update, dubbed "Revelations," is chock full of new content for adventurers. Players will start to explore the "ancient mysteries of the Amani trolls."

    There are new daily activity areas, a new raid, an entirely new gameplay mechanic, new Lorewalking, and more. Naturally, Blizzard shared put up a nice blog post that gives a more...
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  • The First Descendant Details Evangelion Collaboration

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    • Published: 06-16-2026, 05:21 PM
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    The First Descendant Details Evangelion Collaboration

    At least it's not 2B again.

    Details about the upcoming collaboration between The First Descendant and Evangelion were shared via Nexon today. The collaboration kicks off starting June 18 and will include a special in-game event, cosmetics, and a general title update.

    The collaboration will include cosmetics based on the likenesses of three pilots from Evangelion: Rei Ayanami, Asuka Shikinami Langley, and Mari Makinami Illustrious. The cosmetic items include the Plugsuits,...
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  • Nvidia Released New GeForce 610.62 Drivers

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    • Published: 06-16-2026, 04:05 PM
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    Nvidia Released New GeForce 610.62 Drivers

    Includes several fixes from the latest hotfix release.

    Nvidia released the GeForce Game Ready 610.62 WHQL driver today through both the Nvidia app and their website. This release is mostly focused on fixes and includes several fixes that were released in a recent hotfix driver release.

    The only "game ready" part of this driver release is for a game called Empulse, which will support DLSS and RTX technologies. The Studio Driver release of this driver also adds...
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  • Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival to Release October 8

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-16-2026, 03:15 PM
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    Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival to Release October 8

    Finally, a release date reveal.

    After months of previews, Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games finally revealed the release date for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival. Hellraiser will raise hell on October 8, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

    A new trailer was also released today for the game that gives a peek "at what happens to those judged unworthy." It also doubles as the release date trailer.

    At release, there will be two...
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  • Ninja Theory and Double Fine Close to Being Shut Down by XBOX

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    • Published: 06-15-2026, 09:53 PM
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    Ninja Theory and Double Fine Close to Being Shut Down by XBOX

    These studios are also in "negotiations" with XBOX.

    Since news broke about the impending closure of Compulsion Games, we have learned that two other XBOX studios are in "negotiations" with Microsoft that will determine their fate. Those studios are Ninja Theory and Double Fine Productions.

    A report from The Verge says that employees at Ninja Theory were told about the closure during a team call on Monday. Nothing seems to be set in stone just yet...
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  • Final Assassin's Creed Shadows Content Update Releases June 16

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    • Published: 06-15-2026, 05:34 PM
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    Final Assassin's Creed Shadows Content Update Releases June 16

    The last of the new endgame content.

    Ubisoft has been pretty darn good about supporting Assassin's Creed Shadows since it was released in March 2025. The title has received numerous title updates as well as a fair bit of content updates, for better or worse.

    June 16th marks the date in which the last content update will be released for Shadows. The final drop of content will release alongside Title Update 1.1.1.1 that includes some fixes for a few lingering issues, some...
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  • Microsoft Plans to Close South of Midnight Studio Compulsion Games

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    • Published: 06-15-2026, 03:23 PM
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    Microsoft Plans to Close South of Midnight Studio Compulsion Games

    Microsoft's culling has already started.

    The multi-award winning studio, Compulsion Games, isn't safe from the mass layoffs that were coming to Microsoft's XBOX division. Compulsion Games, the studio that developed 2025's South of Midnight and previous titles of We Happy Few and Contrast, is on the verge of being shuttered.

    According to a report from Kotaku, Compulsion Games is currently "in 'negotiations' with Microsoft." These negotiations are to determine...
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  • Stalker 2: Cost of Hope 'Lead Characters' Trailer

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    • Published: 06-12-2026, 07:41 PM
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    Stalker 2: Cost of Hope 'Lead Characters' Trailer

    A new look at the upcoming expansion.

    GSC Game World shared a fresh look at S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl. This newest trailer gives players a look at some of the new locations they will get to explore. The other part of this trailer focuses on some of the key players that will play important roles in the upcoming expansion.

    GSC Game World also put up a fresh blog post that provides even more insight. Think of it as...
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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    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...
    I did not complete any game in 2025
    33.33%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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