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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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  • SSX Spiritual Successor Tricky Madness Released in Early Access

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-15-2024, 02:16 PM
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    SSX Spiritual Successor Tricky Madness Released in Early Access

    It's tricky.

    Tricky Madness just released into Steam Early Access today from solo indie developer Nathan Dearth. Those of you who grew up playing the SSX titles will either want to pick this one up immediately or at least keep a close eye on how this game progresses through Early Access.

    The game seemingly blends together elements of classic snowboarding titles such as the SSX franchise and even 1080 Snowboarding. Tricky Madness is said to be "perfect for both newcomers...
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  • How to Spot the Best Gaming Deals During the Holiday Season

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    • Published: 11-15-2024, 12:35 PM
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    How to Spot the Best Gaming Deals During the Holiday Season

    The holiday season is here, and that means one thing for gamers: sales, sales, and more sales. While Black Friday may already be over, December is packed with even better opportunities to score deals on games, gear, and gadgets. Whether you’re looking to gift your gaming buddy or treat yourself, here’s how to find the best bargains and make the most of your holiday budget.


    Holiday Sales Aren’t Over: Keep Your Wishlist Ready

    Missed out on the Black Friday rush? Don’t...
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  • Avowed Release Date Announced, Pre-orders Live Now, and PC Requirements Revealed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-14-2024, 05:55 PM
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    Avowed Release Date Announced, Pre-orders Live Now, and PC Requirements Revealed

    Plus a few new screens from Obsidian's latest.

    Obsidian Entertainment announced a release date for their upcoming first-person fantasy RPG, Avowed. The studio, along with publisher Microsoft, announce that Avowed will be out on February 18, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S (Play Anywhere on PC), Steam, Game Pass, the cloud, and... Battle.net? Yep, Avowed will be released through Battle.net in addition to all of those other PC platforms.

    In addition to the release date and surprise...
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  • Path of Exile 2 Preorder Livestream Scheduled for November 21

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-14-2024, 03:34 PM
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    Path of Exile 2 Preorder Livestream Scheduled for November 21

    Get information on everything from classes to endgame.

    A special livestream for Path of Exile 2 is happening on November 21. On November 31 at 12PM (PT), Grinding Gear Games will host a Twitch livestream where they will share information about Acts, classes, endgame content, and "other upcoming exciting content" for Path of exile 2.

    This will give eager fans information on how they will be able to participate in the planned Early Access release for Path of...
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  • Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Now Available

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    • Published: 11-14-2024, 02:24 PM
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    Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Now Available

    This is a "reimagining" of the original game.

    Square Enix released their new "reimagining" of Dragon Quest 3 today. They're calling it Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and it's available with a bunch of modern updates on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.

    The whole "HD-2D" part of the title means that they're using dynamic 3D backgrounds combined with classic 2D pixel sprites. Somehow...
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  • Train Added to Counter-Strike 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-13-2024, 07:31 PM
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    Train Added to Counter-Strike 2

    What's next: Dust? Aztec? Prodigy? Cbble? Assault? 747? Estate? Chateau?! Ha, if only...

    A vastly overhauled version of de_train (Train) was just added to Counter-Strike 2 today. This release not only makes obvious visual changes and improvements to the classic Counter-Strike map but it also makes some significant changes to the layout. The most obvious change is the addition of overcast skies and some rainy weather.

    Today's update also adds in community maps Basalt...
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  • Hundreds of ZeniMax Workers Went on Strike Against Microsoft

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    • Published: 11-13-2024, 07:08 PM
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    Hundreds of ZeniMax Workers Went on Strike Against Microsoft

    Issues over remote work and outsourcing quality assurance are at the forefront of this strike.

    Unionized employees at ZeniMax went on strike today after parent company, Microsoft, failed to come to the bargaining table over growing employee concerns. There are reportedly hundreds of unionized ZeniMax workers participating in this strike.

    Members of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA (Communications Workers of America Union) are on a one-day strike as they try to urge Microsoft...
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  • 4X Fantasy Strategy 'Songs of Silence' Now Available

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    • Published: 11-13-2024, 05:32 PM
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    4X Fantasy Strategy 'Songs of Silence' Now Available

    This fantasy focused 4X strategy title is out now.

    Fans of the 4X genre (explore, expand, exploit and exterminate) will be happy to see that Songs of Silence is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This is a new 4X strategy title with a big fantasy theme and plenty of story to play through from Chimera Entertainment.

    The PC release of Songs of Silence is available through Steam, GOG, and Humble. It looks like all three storefronts are offering a 25%...
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  • Everything Announced at the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Event

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    • Published: 11-13-2024, 03:49 PM
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    Everything Announced at the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Event

    From player housing in WoW to Warcraft Reforged 2.0.

    Blizzard celebrated 30 years of Warcraft with a huge streamed event today. The Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct included a plethora of announcements for several different Warcraft products. These ranged from new housing announcements for World of Warcraft, to Hearthstone expansions, to a massive 2.0 update for Warcraft 3: Reforged.

    Another big thing to keep an eye on is the new Warcraft Battle Chest that includes the...
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  • Huge NHL 25 to Add Professional Women's Hockey League Players and Teams

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-13-2024, 01:47 PM
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    Huge NHL 25 to Add Professional Women's Hockey League Players and Teams

    The teams and players of the PWHL are coming in December.

    Electronic Arts announced today that they have entered into a multi-year partnership with the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). This partnership will bring players and teams of the PWHL into EA Sports NHL 25 and presumably future releases.

    EA Sports says that this is just a continuation of their commitment to "grow and authentically represent women's sports within its games." The PWHL content...
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  • Nintendo Announced Their Black Friday 2024 Deals

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-12-2024, 06:15 PM
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    Nintendo Announced Their Black Friday 2024 Deals

    Deals begin November 24 on games and peripherals.

    Nintendo announced some first-party deals that they will offer as part of this year's Black Friday sales. Sales include discounts on controllers and some games.

    Based on their announcement, these deals will be offered through select retailers as well as through the Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store. It seems like the sales at physical retailers kick off on November 24 while some of the digital sales will begin after...
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  • Final Stalker 2 PC System Requirements Aren't as Reasonable as We Had Hoped

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-12-2024, 04:47 PM
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    Final Stalker 2 PC System Requirements Aren't as Reasonable as We Had Hoped

    Well this is a bummer.

    On the first of November, we reported on the PC system requirements for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Those system requirements were the ones posted to the official Steam page for Stalker 2. Sadly, it seems like GSC Game World only put up some placeholder requirements because the actual system requirements were shared today by the development team. The Steam page for Stalker 2 has also been updated with these new requirements.

    Sadly, it looks...
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  • Moon Knight Announced for Marvel Rivals

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-12-2024, 03:45 PM
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    Moon Knight Announced for Marvel Rivals

    Will be included in the December 6th launch roster.

    This past weekend at D23 Brazil, Marvel Games and NetEase Games announced that Moon Knight will be included in the launch roster for Marvel Rivals. Marvel Rivals being the upcoming team-based PvP shooter that features a wide variety of Super Heroes and Super Villains from the Marvel Multiverse.

    Moon Knight will be one of the several characters that are included with the game's launch when it releases on December 6,...
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  • Nvidia Driver Update Adds Support for Indiana Jones, Stalker 2, Flight Simulator 2024, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-12-2024, 03:21 PM
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    Nvidia Driver Update Adds Support for Indiana Jones, Stalker 2, Flight Simulator 2024, and More

    Plus some Stalker 2 benchmarks.

    Nvidia released the new 566.14 Game Ready Driver today for those using their GPUs. This new driver adds in support for games like Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

    This means there is day-one support for technologies such as Nvidia DLSS 3 with Frame Generation, Super Resolution, and ray-tracing. Not all of the games support all of these technologies, so let's let Nvidia...
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  • Nvidia Officially Launched the Nvidia app Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-12-2024, 01:56 PM
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    Nvidia Officially Launched the Nvidia app Today

    This new app will replace GeForce Experience.

    The new Nvidia app is out of beta and is officially released today for users with Nvidia GPUs in either a desktop PC or laptop. Nvidia says that this new app will simplify "the process of keeping your PC updated with the latest GeForce Game Ready and NVIDIA Studio drivers." It also "enables quick discovery and installation of NVIDIA applications like GeForce NOW and NVIDIA Broadcast."

    In short, the Nvidia...
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