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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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  • GOG Expands Game Preservation Efforts - Joins Europe's Largest Archival Organization

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    • Published: 01-14-2025, 05:49 PM
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    GOG Expands Game Preservation Efforts - Joins Europe's Largest Archival Organization

    GOG doubles down on its promise of game preservation.

    GOG just announced that they have joined the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP). This move is an expansion of GOG's own Preservation Program, which aims to keep classic titles playable on modern systems for the foreseeable future.

    The EFGAMP is the largest organization in Europe that is "dedicated to preserving video games as cultural heritage." The group is...
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  • Hatsune Miku Added to Fortnite

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    • Published: 01-14-2025, 04:34 PM
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    Hatsune Miku Added to Fortnite

    Live out your fantasy of being a fake, blue-haired anime girl.

    The virtual pop icon, Hatsune Miku, was added to Fortnite today. She is the Icon for Fortnite Festival Season 7.

    Fortnite players will be able to unlock a Hatsune Miku outfit, various Miku themed instruments, and other items through the special Music Pass. This mini pass features both a free and premium track, with the latter offering more content to unlock.

    This Music Pass will set you back...
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  • Diablo 4: Season of Witchcraft Announced

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    • Published: 01-14-2025, 02:52 PM
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    Diablo 4: Season of Witchcraft Announced

    Blizzard to launch the new season on January 21.

    Bust out the broomsticks and giant iron pots, because the Season of Witchcraft is just around the corner in Diablo 4. Starting January 21, Diablo 4: Season of Witchcraft will kick off and with it will come new activities, new content, and new items to earn.

    Heads have been stolen from the Tree of Whispers and the Witches of Hawezar need your help in tracking them down. In exchange for your services you will be able to...
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  • PGA Tour 2K25 Announced with New EvoSwing Mechanics

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    • Published: 01-14-2025, 01:47 PM
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    PGA Tour 2K25 Announced with New EvoSwing Mechanics

    New shot types, ball flights, and roll mechanics are just a few of the highlights.

    2K just announced PGA Tour 2K25 and with it comes a variety of gameplay enhancements and additions. New EvoSwing mechanics add in new shot types, ball flights, roll physics, and various visual improvements. This new release will also include a more customizable MyCareer mode and creation tools.

    This year, PGA Tour 2K25 will come in three different flavors. Those who pick up the Standard...
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  • The Blood of Dawnwalker Revealed from Some Former CDPR Devs

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    • Published: 01-13-2025, 06:55 PM
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    The Blood of Dawnwalker Revealed from Some Former CDPR Devs

    Some former CDPR devs are making a vampire game.
    Rebel Wolves just revealed their first ever look at a game they've been working on for the past couple of years. The game is called The Blood of Dawnwalker and it's aiming to be a big ol' dark fantasy action-RPG. It's being built on Unreal Engine 5, is said to feature non-linear quests, and takes places in medieval Europe. Oh, and there are a lot of vampires.

    Rebel Wolves is a studio formed in February 2022. Some of the roughly...
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  • Several Rumors Say Nintendo will Announce the Switch 2 this Week

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    • Published: 01-13-2025, 04:42 PM
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    Several Rumors Say Nintendo will Announce the Switch 2 this Week

    Multiple sources say that the 16th is the big day.

    Several different sources claim that Nintendo will finally announce the Switch successor this week. According to claims from insider and leaker Nate the Hate, Nintendo will reveal their next console on Thursday, January 16th.

    The Verge takes this rumor just one step further. While their own sources have also said that the 16th is the big reveal date, The Verge expects that there will be an announcement made on January...
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  • A Compromised Path of Exile 2 Admin Account Led to Many Players Losing Everything

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    • Published: 01-13-2025, 03:45 PM
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    A Compromised Path of Exile 2 Admin Account Led to Many Players Losing Everything

    Players logged in to see their inventories were emptied.

    The Path of Exile 2 team at Grinding Gear Games (GGG) explained how a compromised Steam account led to multiple players of the Early Access action-RPG (ARPG) losing their entire inventories full of gear.

    Apparently, a "hacker" (more likely it was a case of social engineering) was able to get into an administrative account on the Path of Exile website. This allowed the person to reset passwords on dozens...
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  • Yogscast Games Announce Two New Tactical Titles for February

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    • Published: 01-13-2025, 01:18 PM
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    Yogscast Games Announce Two New Tactical Titles for February

    Two games, one date.

    Yogscast Games, along with Gamersky, just announced that there will be two new strategy games launched on Steam on February 6, 2025. The first game is called Border Pioneer and it comes from Yahzj Games. The second is Stray Path from chx games. Both of them seem to be quite different from one another despite both being strategy games at heart.

    Border Pioneer is a blend of city builder and tower defense. The game features a "deliciously nostalgic...
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  • Netease Kills Custom Skins in Marvel Rivals

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    • Published: 01-10-2025, 06:54 PM
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    Netease Kills Custom Skins in Marvel Rivals

    You had to know it wouldn't last.

    The start of Season 1 for Marvel Rivals included at least one change that wasn't documented in any of the patch notes. Developer NetEase added in an asset hash check. If the hash value of an asset differs from what is expected, the custom asset won't be loaded and the default ones will be used.

    Custom skins for Marvel Rivals started to be used shortly after the initial launch on December 6, 2024. These custom skins included things like...
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  • Yes, The Last of Us Part 2 Remaster on PC Requires a PSN Account

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    • Published: 01-10-2025, 05:06 PM
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    Yes, The Last of Us Part 2 Remaster on PC Requires a PSN Account

    You're getting a three month advanced warning this time.

    Sony is not backing down from requiring a PlayStation Network account for their PC game releases. With about three months to go before the launch of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Sony makes it clear that you will need a PSN account for this purely single player title.

    This requirement was first spotted by VGC. When browsing the Steam page for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, it's made evident that a PSN account...
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Features Trailers

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    • Published: 01-09-2025, 06:45 PM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Features Trailers

    Yes, it runs and looks better than the PS5 release.

    The PC release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is just around the corner. We already know the PC hardware requirements to run the game at various graphical settings and resolutions. Now, we can get a brief look at the actual visual improvements made in this upcoming PC release.

    Good luck spotting the differences starting at 1:27. ...
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  • Marvel Rivals Makes Big Balance Changes in Season 1 Patch

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    • Published: 01-09-2025, 06:02 PM
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    Marvel Rivals Makes Big Balance Changes in Season 1 Patch

    Nerfs, buffs, content. It's all here.

    The first major update for Marvel Rivals drops tonight alongside the start of the first full Season of content. We already know that Season 1 will include some rather fantastic characters, but it will also come with balance changes for many of the over-performing and under-performing characters.

    Season 1 will first add in both Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. A new map, New York City, will also be added in tonight's update for...
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  • World of Tanks to Launch Rambo Themed Season

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    • Published: 01-09-2025, 01:40 PM
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    World of Tanks to Launch Rambo Themed Season

    An entire season dedicated to Rambo begins next week.

    World of Tanks just announced the focus of their upcoming season. Starting January 16th, players will be able to pick up and play through the Battle Pass Special: Rambo. That's right, John "They Drew First Blood" J. Rambo, will have an entire season dedicated to his heroism in the Vietnam War.

    The season runs just from January 16 to January 30, during which you can earn progress towards unlocking various...
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  • Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Until March 20, 2025

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    • Published: 01-09-2025, 12:19 PM
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    Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Until March 20, 2025

    The release has slipped by yet another month.

    Assassin's Creed Shadows has once again been delayed. The newest release date is now set for March 20, 2025.

    This is at least the second time that Shadows has been delayed. The Ubisoft developed title was initially scheduled to be released on November 15, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. In September 2024, Ubisoft announced that they were delaying the game until February 14, 2025.

    Though the studio...
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  • Junji Ito Designs Added to Dead by Daylight

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    • Published: 01-08-2025, 06:38 PM
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    Junji Ito Designs Added to Dead by Daylight

    The Junji Ito Collection is now available.

    Dead by Daylight has teamed up with Junji Ito, a master of creating surreal horror manga designs and stories. The newly released Junji Ito Collection adds in eight outfits inspired by some of Ito's "most memorable characters."

    Probably the most widely known work of Ito amongst the general public is The Enigma of Amigara Fault. Other highly regarded works from Ito include The Hanging Balloons, Greased, House of the...
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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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