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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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  • Sega is Working on a New Virtua Fighter

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    • Published: 11-06-2024, 04:46 PM
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    Sega is Working on a New Virtua Fighter

    The last release came in 2007.

    Justin Scarpone, the global head of transmedia at Sega, told VGC that a new Virtua Fighter game is being developed. This new title will be the first new console Virtua Fighter title since 2007's Virtua Fighter 5 on the PlayStation 3.

    In the years since Virtua Fighter's 5 initial debut, it was re-released several times. It was also included as an arcade game in both Yakuza 6: Song of Life and Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The casual mention of...
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  • Jodi Benson Voiced Eva in Metal Gear Solid 3

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    • Published: 11-06-2024, 02:59 PM
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    Jodi Benson Voiced Eva in Metal Gear Solid 3

    This was apparently a secret for two decades.

    Apparently the voice actor for Eva from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was never truly known for these past 20 years. The original credits listed a Suzetta Miñet as the actor behind Eva. As it turns out, that was a pseudonym for Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel from The Little Mermaid.

    The grand reveal came the latest episode of Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series. Host David Hayter sat down with the voices between Eva and The...
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  • Valve Officially Launches Steam Game Recording

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    • Published: 11-05-2024, 06:38 PM
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    Valve Officially Launches Steam Game Recording

    Seasoned to possible perfection after four months.

    Coming about four months since its beta release, Steam Game Recording is now officially available for all Steam users. This is a new system built into Steam that will let you record, replay, and share clips from games you play through Steam.

    This does seem to require a new update to the Steam client, so be sure to check for updates if you have been running Steam all day and don't yet see this feature. You'll be able...
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  • Hori's Steam Controller Spiritual Successor Up for Pre-order Today

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    • Published: 11-05-2024, 05:57 PM
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    Hori's Steam Controller Spiritual Successor Up for Pre-order Today

    Will begin shipping in about a month.

    Hori just went live with pre-orders for their Horipad Wireless for Steam controller. This is being billed as as spiritual successor to the Steam Controller that is no longer being sold by Valve. The Horipad Wireless for Steam was already released in Japan as of October 2024, but it's now headed Stateside for release on December 16, 2024.

    Priced at $59.99, this pad is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. The Horipad Wireless...
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  • Metal Slug Tactics Now Available

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    • Published: 11-05-2024, 03:42 PM
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    Metal Slug Tactics Now Available

    Taking run-and-gun and making it turn-based.

    Dotemu and Leikir Studio teamed up to turn the classic run-and-gun Metal Slug action you all know and love and turn it into turn-based combat for Metal Slug Tactics. It's certainly a bold choice to change things up for a new title, so let's just see what this is all about.

    Metal Slug Tactics is billed as "an homage to an all-time classic." It moves "iconic Metal Slug battles to tactical grid-based strategic...
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  • Winter Arrives in Enshrouded's Largest Early Access Content Update

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    • Published: 11-05-2024, 01:39 PM
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    Winter Arrives in Enshrouded's Largest Early Access Content Update

    It's about to get a little chilly.

    The largest content update to date for Enshrouded's Early Access release is now live. The update, Souls of the Frozen Frontier, brings new features such as dynamic weather, animal companions, livestock, townsfolk NPCs, an increased level cap, increased crafting tier, new weapons, new clothing, and more. There are also plenty of fixes and adjustments made with this update. Developer Keen Games say that this is the largest update released for the...
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  • No DLC for Dragon Age: The Veilguard as BioWare Moves to Mass Effect 5

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    • Published: 11-04-2024, 04:58 PM
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    No DLC for Dragon Age: The Veilguard as BioWare Moves to Mass Effect 5

    BioWare is already shifting its focus on the next game.

    Dragon Age: The Veilguard just released this past week on October 31st and what you see is all you're going to get. BioWare, in an interview with creative director John Epler with Rolling Stone, it's said that the studio has no plans for DLC for this Dragon Age title and is instead turning their attentions to working on Mass Effect 5.

    Obviously this may be disappointing to some fans who have fond memories of the...
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  • Lords of the Fallen 1.6 Update Improves the New Player Experience

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    • Published: 11-04-2024, 01:41 PM
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    Lords of the Fallen 1.6 Update Improves the New Player Experience

    One barrier to entry was just lowered a bit.

    Hexworks just released update 1.6 for their action-RPG Lords of the Fallen. This new update promises to improve the onboarding experience for new players. The improved onboarding experience also comes with some fresh and updated tutorials that should help to make some of the game mechanics quite a bit more clear for new players.

    Today's new update also comes with some new gameplay and performance improvements. There is also...
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  • Black Ops 6 Double XP Weekend and Nuketown 24/7 Now Live

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    • Published: 11-01-2024, 03:25 PM
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    Black Ops 6 Double XP Weekend and Nuketown 24/7 Now Live

    The first weekend for Black Ops 6 is a pretty big one.

    This weekend, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players will be able to earn double XP, double weapon XP, and double GobbleGum earn rate. In addition, Nuketown is back once again for another Call of Duty and it will be offered up in its own 24/7 playlist.

    All of this comes alongside a relatively minor patch for the game across all platforms. This update addresses some stability issues and makes small adjustments to other...
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is Live

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    • Published: 11-01-2024, 01:53 PM
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    Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is Live

    Play it now all weekend.
    The open beta for the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds is now live through Steam. This will give everyone a chance to check out the upcoming action-RPG ahead of its release. This beta offers three different components to check out and will end on Monday, November 3 at 7PM (PT).

    The three parts you can check out in this open beta include character creation, story trial, and Doshaguma Hunt. Details on all three of these components can be see in this...
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  • PC Requirements for Stalker 2 are Refreshingly Reasonable

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    • Published: 11-01-2024, 01:41 PM
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    PC Requirements for Stalker 2 are Refreshingly Reasonable

    Those with older hardware should be happy to see these requirements.

    Now that it's officially November, the release of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is just around the corner. Developer GSC Game World shared the PC system requirements by way of an update to the Stalker 2 page on Steam.

    Outside of the storage requirement, the minimum hardware requirements are actually super reasonable for Stalker 2. It's almost refreshing to see such relatively "light" requirements...
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  • Multiplayer Added to Buckshot Roulette

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    • Published: 10-31-2024, 05:19 PM
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    Multiplayer Added to Buckshot Roulette

    Faceoff against your friends.

    The multiplayer mode for Buckshot Roulette came out today as a free update through Steam. This allows for up to four players to play this life or death game of chicken.

    This multiplayer update also shipped with some new items that can help you or hinder your buddies. There is also a 15% discount on Buckshot Roulette until November 4 due to Steam Scream Fest. Given that the game is usually only $2.99, this discount takes it down to just ...
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  • Triangle Strategy Out Now for Meta Quest

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    • Published: 10-31-2024, 04:39 PM
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    Triangle Strategy Out Now for Meta Quest

    Get a true 360 degree view of the battlefield.

    Meta Quest owners can now pick up the turn-based tactical RPG from Square Enix, Triangle Strategy. You can purchase it for $29.99 from the Meta storefront.

    This release on the Quest offers players full 360-degree movement in the virtual battlefield. It allows you to place characters yourself, strategically of course, as if you were on the battlefield with the fighters. Triangle Strategy also supports the Passthrough feature...
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  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard Now Available

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    • Published: 10-31-2024, 03:34 PM
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    Dragon Age: The Veilguard Now Available

    The Dread Wolf rises.

    Electronic Arts and BioWare announced that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the EA app, and Epic Games Store. Prices for Dragon Age starty at $59.99 on PC and $69.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There are also Deluxe Editions available that bump up the price by $20 but come with bonus cosmetics, player weapons, companion armor, and companion weapons.

    The latest release from...
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  • Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Released

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    • Published: 10-31-2024, 01:21 PM
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    Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Released

    The 2011 cult classic is back.

    Shadows of the Damned, the 2011 Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title is now available for an entirely new generation of gamers as Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered. The action-adventure title from Grasshopper Manufacture was originally unleashed upon the world by Goichi "Suda51" Suda and Shinji Mikami.

    Today's release comes in at $24.99 for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. It's available for both old-gen consoles and the current-gen...
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