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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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  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC System Requirements

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    • Published: 12-08-2024, 03:13 PM
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    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC System Requirements

    The hardware you need to run this sequel at various graphical settings.

    Warhorse Studios and Plaion revealed the PC system requirements for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. They also shared a new official story trailer for this medieval adventure sequel.

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has also officially gone gold. This means that the game is essentially complete and the final touches are being applied for the game's planned release on February 4, 2025. Today's focus is on the...
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  • Former EA Devs Reveal Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-07-2024, 01:18 PM
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    Former EA Devs Reveal Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream

    A narrative stealth adventure from former Battlefield and Mirror's Edge devs.

    River End Games is a new-ish development studio made up of developers that previously worked on games such as Battlefield, Little Nightmares, Mirror's Edge, and Unravel. This past week during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, River End Games showed off their upcoming title, Eriksholm: the Stolen Dream.

    Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is an upcoming narrative stealth adventure game. Together with...
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  • Deepest Fear is a Sci-fi, Under the Sea 80s Horror Game

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-06-2024, 06:38 PM
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    Deepest Fear is a Sci-fi, Under the Sea 80s Horror Game

    Inspired by 80s retrofuturistic horror games such as Aliens, The Abyss, and The Thing.

    Deepest Fear is an under the sea horror title current in development from Variable State. This is a first-person survival horror title that takes you deep below the surface of the ocean in a claustrophobic and decaying underwater facility. The game takes inspiration from the retrofuturistic horror films of the 80s such as Aliens, The Abyss, and The Thing to name a few.

    As Dr. Danni...
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  • Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold

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    • Published: 12-06-2024, 05:39 PM
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    Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold

    2 million in under a month.

    Square Enix says that over 2 million copies of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake have been sold. This lofty sales milestone was achieved in the roughly three weeks since November 14, 2024, or the date in which Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake was released.

    Available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a complete remake of the original Dragon Quest 3 from 1988....
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  • Path of Exile 2 Early Access is Technically Live

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    • Published: 12-06-2024, 03:21 PM
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    Path of Exile 2 Early Access is Technically Live

    As expected though, there are several issues preventing access.

    Grinding Gear Games has officially launched the Early Access release of Path of Exile 2. Well, it's technically released but there are several issues that have kept players from actually playing Path of Exile 2 just yet.

    First and foremost, a new client update is being deployed right now to address a crash issue that "would have affected a majority of users." This update is being rolled out around...
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  • Expect Long Queue Times for Path of Exile 2 this Weekend

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    • Published: 12-06-2024, 01:59 PM
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    Expect Long Queue Times for Path of Exile 2 this Weekend

    Over 1 million early access "redemptions" confirmed already.


    The Path of Exile 2 Early Access beta begins this weekend and it's already expected to be a queue simulator for a significant amount of time. Game director Jonathan Rogers of Grinding Gear Games warns that "there may very well be queues over the weekend."

    This warning came alongside word that Path of exile 2 has already reached 1 million Early Access redemptions. That is to say, 1...
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  • The Thing Remastered is Now Available

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    • Published: 12-05-2024, 05:37 PM
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    The Thing Remastered is Now Available

    Stealth dropped.

    Nightdive Studios just stealth dropped The Thing Remastered a very short time ago this evening. This is a faithful restoration of the 2002 survival horror title. The Thing: Remastered is available right now digitally on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, GeForce Now, and PC via Steam and GOG. This release is also Steam Deck verified so you can play on the go for $29.99.

    The Thing Remastered offers an experience of up to 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS on PC...
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  • Jean-Claude Van Damme is Hitman's Next Elusive Target

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    • Published: 12-05-2024, 03:24 PM
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    Jean-Claude Van Damme is Hitman's Next Elusive Target

    Van Damme arrives December 12th.

    IO Interactive announces that a new Elusive Target will be added to Hitman World of Assassination on December 12. If you missed the headline, the new elusive target will feature the likeness of actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.

    Van Damme will portray Max Valliant, "once one of ICA’s most formidable operatives who was presumed dead before suddenly reappearing and taking over an ICA data storage facility for an unknown motive."...
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  • Infinity Nikki is Now Available

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    • Published: 12-05-2024, 01:31 PM
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    Infinity Nikki is Now Available

    Ok, it was technically released last night but still.

    The latest entry in the Nikki franchise, Infinity Nikki, is now available on PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and the Epic Games Store. It also has its own launcher, which means that despite not being on Steam, you can just add that launcher to Steam as a non-Steam game.

    Infinity Nikki promises to deliver "a cozy, whimsical open-world adventure where fashion meets exploration." As Nikki, you will travel with...
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  • A Free-to-Play Gran Turismo Experience Arrives December 6

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    • Published: 12-04-2024, 06:30 PM
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    A Free-to-Play Gran Turismo Experience Arrives December 6

    The first lap is free.

    Polyphony Digital, the studio behind the Gran Turismo franchise, just announced My First Gran Turismo. This will be a special free-to-play Gran Turismo "experience" that gives players a little taste of what it's like to drive fast cars as they were meant to be driven: Fast. My First Gran Turismo is expected to go up on the PlayStation Store on December 6 at midnight (local time) and will be free to everyone.

    My First Gran Turismo will...
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  • Layoffs Hit Torn Banner Studios and IllFonic

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    • Published: 12-04-2024, 05:59 PM
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    Layoffs Hit Torn Banner Studios and IllFonic

    An undisclosed number of employees have been laid off.

    We have even more unfortunate news to share today. In addition to this week's layoffs and studio closures at Ubisoft and Sweet Bandits, layoffs have also hit Torn Banner Studios and IllFonic.

    Torn Banner Studios is perhaps best known for their work on the two Chivalry titles and their Early Access release of No More Room in Hell 2. Yesterday, a message was shared on LinkedIn by CEO and creative director Steve Piggott...
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  • Deceive Inc Studio Sweet Bandits Has Shut Down

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-04-2024, 04:43 PM
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    Deceive Inc Studio Sweet Bandits Has Shut Down

    At least 18 employees have lost their jobs.

    Yesterday, Ubisoft announced that they were shuttering two of its development studios and laying off 277 employees. Sadly, those layoffs weren't the only ones that hit the gaming industry yesterday as Deceive Inc. developer, Sweet Bandits, also announced their own studio closure.

    A post was made to the official Deceive Inc. forums yesterday morning announcing that the "Sweet Bandits team is no more."

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  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Release Date Moved Up a Week

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    • Published: 12-04-2024, 02:38 PM
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    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Release Date Moved Up a Week

    A new trailer is expected to drop on December 5.

    Warhorse Studios says that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will now be released one week ahead of schedule. This places the release on February 4, 2025 instead of on February 11, 2025 as was previously announced.

    The announcement was made from Warhorse's global PR manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling via Twitter and Facebook. In addition to announcing that the release date was being bumped up a week, Stolz-Zwilling also shared that...
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  • RuneScape Plushies are Coming

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-04-2024, 01:40 PM
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    RuneScape Plushies are Coming

    Pre-orders are now available.

    If you ever wanted to cuddle up to any of the RuneScape gods, this is for you. Jagex is partnering with Makeship to create a collection of plushies based on RuneScape's four Gods of Gielinor.

    These plushies will be available only for a limited time. Fans will have until January 6, 2025 to get their order in.

    It looks like you will be able to purchase each at $29.99 if you're just buying one of them. If you buy 2, you get 5%...
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  • The House of Da Vinci VR Out Today on Quest and Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-04-2024, 12:28 PM
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    The House of Da Vinci VR Out Today on Quest and Steam

    Da Vinki?!

    Blue Brain Games just released The House of Da Vinci VR for Meta Quest and Steam VR devices. This is a VR adaptation of the studio's puzzle series of the same name.

    You play as Da Vinci's apprentice in 16th century Florence, Italy. You find Da Vinci has disappeared and it's up to you to investigate "historically authentic locations" to deal with war machines, "complex lockboxes," and escape rooms. You will be able to reveal events from...
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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
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