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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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  • Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct Slated for November 13

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    • Published: 10-23-2024, 01:20 PM
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    Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct Slated for November 13

    Warcraft turns 30 this year.

    While World of Warcraft is only turning 20 this year, its namesake is actually turning the big 3-0. Yep, the original Warcraft came out almost 30 years ago now and Blizzard just announced a little celebration to mark the occasion.

    On November 13, Blizzard will host the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct. It starts at 10AM (PT) on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. The Direct will feature an unspecified number of Warcraft developers as they reflect...
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  • MudRunner VR Released on Steam

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    • Published: 10-23-2024, 11:47 AM
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    MudRunner VR Released on Steam

    Get dirty while staying clean.

    It's October 23rd, which means MudRunner VR is now available for purchase through Steam. Today's release is priced at $19.99 but Saber Interactive is quick to note that there's a special Steam bundle that includes both the original MudRunner and MudRunner VR that is available at a 10% discount.

    Today's release comes alongside a new update for MudRunner VR on both Steam and Meta Quest. This update adds full locomotion for player movement....
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  • Both Ubisoft and Netflix Effectively Shuttered Development Studios Today

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    • Published: 10-22-2024, 06:37 PM
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    Both Ubisoft and Netflix Effectively Shuttered Development Studios Today

    Another sad day for the industry.

    Both Ubisoft and Netflix have effectively shuttered game studios today. Ubisoft disbanded the entire team behind the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. In the same day, fully shuttered Team Blue, their AAA game studio based in southern California.

    The report on Ubisoft disbanding the Prince of Persia studio originated from French media outlet Origami. The video (translated via ResetEra) says that the team was disbanded...
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  • New 'Neat Things' DLC Announced for Calico

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    • Published: 10-22-2024, 06:04 PM
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    New 'Neat Things' DLC Announced for Calico

    Your cat cafe will expand with plenty of new content.
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    Calico, the cozy cat cafe sim, is about to get a little larger thanks to the upcoming Neat Things DLC. Set to arrive this winter, Calico's Neat Things will offer new quests, a new character, new mini-games, and plenty of new furry friends to invite into your cafe.

    In the Neat Things DLC, you will get to explore Mermaid's Cove, home to new friend. That new friend is Nahla, and they just happen to be a Mermaid. Some...
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  • World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary Celebrations Now Live

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    • Published: 10-22-2024, 05:39 PM
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    World of Warcraft's 20th Anniversary Celebrations Now Live

    One more year and the entire World can legally drink.

    November 23rd marks the official date for when World of Warcraft turns 20 years old, but that isn't stopping Blizzard from getting the party started early. Starting right now, players are able to take part in a number of various in-game activities that celebrate "two decades of adventure." This is all included in the first content update for World of Warcraft: The War Within, the game's latest major expansion.
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  • No More Room in Hell 2 Joins Steam Early Access

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    • Published: 10-22-2024, 04:46 PM
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    No More Room in Hell 2 Joins Steam Early Access

    Though it's off to a very rocky start.

    Torn Banner Studios just launched No More Room in Hell 2 into Steam Early Access today. The studio also recently hosted a livestream that shows off some of the game's features that are available in this Early Access release. They also released a roadmap for future content that they have planned.

    No More Room in Hell 2 is going for $29.99 and can be purchased from either Steam or the Epic Games Store. ...
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  • Grim Darkness Mode Added to Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader

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    • Published: 10-22-2024, 02:44 PM
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    Grim Darkness Mode Added to Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader

    A challenging new mode for those that mastered the game.

    Owlcat Games just added a new "Grim Darkness" mode to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. They say that this new mode will challenge players "to the full extent of their ability."

    Owlcat is also challenging streamers to a little competition. Over the next two weeks, Owlcat wants to see how far streamers are able to get in the Grim Darkness mode while playing on the hardest difficulty, Daring. The...
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  • Latest Nvidia Driver Offers Support for Over Half of a Dozen Games

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    • Published: 10-22-2024, 02:08 PM
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    Latest Nvidia Driver Offers Support for Over Half of a Dozen Games

    A big month for game releases means a big GPU driver update.

    A new Game Ready Driver update for Nvidia GPUs just landed today. As is usual with these Game Ready Driver releases, there is support for a handful of the latest major game releases. Given how packed this month is for releases, there are probably more supported games in this driver update than normal.

    The new Game Ready Driver 566.03 offers "the best gaming experience" for new and upcoming games with...
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  • Alan Wake 2 Free Anniversary Update Arrives October 22

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    • Published: 10-21-2024, 05:42 PM
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    Alan Wake 2 Free Anniversary Update Arrives October 22

    Will release alongside The Lake House.

    October 22 is a pretty big day for Alan Wake 2. Not only will the game's second DLC, The Lake House, be released but so too will a free Anniversary Update for all players. Developer Remedy Entertainment says that the Anniversary Update is the "biggest addition to quality of life and accessibility options to the game to date." This update will add in some of the more frequently requested features by the community.

    Apparently,...
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  • Alan Wake 2 PlayStation 5 Pro Enhancements Detailed

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    • Published: 10-21-2024, 04:57 PM
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    Alan Wake 2 PlayStation 5 Pro Enhancements Detailed

    Plenty of raytracing await your return to Bright Falls.

    With the PlayStation 5 Pro release lingering just around the bend, several studios are coming out with details on how their titles will be enhanced on the $700 console. Today, Remedy Entertainment detailed what fans can expect from various PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements for Alan Wake 2.

    Remedy says that there will still be two graphics modes for Alan Wake 2 on the Pro. They are still labeled as Quality and Performance....
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  • Preloads are Live for Call of Duty Black Ops 6

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    • Published: 10-21-2024, 04:06 PM
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    Preloads are Live for Call of Duty Black Ops 6

    Download now to be ready for October 25.

    Activision announced that the preload for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 should be live right now for all platforms. This preload is available for everyone that has pre-ordered the game and for those on Game Pass. The download options include the campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies. Those that pre-ordered Black Ops 6 that already have Call of Duty (HQ) installed should get a Black Ops 6 preload available as an automatic update to their existing install....
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  • Cloud Imperium Games Announces 2026 Launch Window for Star Citizen's Squadron 42

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    • Published: 10-21-2024, 02:45 PM
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    Cloud Imperium Games Announces 2026 Launch Window for Star Citizen's Squadron 42

    Uh huh...

    At this weekend's latest CitizenCon event, dubbed CitizenCon 2954, Cloud Imperium Games showed off a live playthrough of Squadron 42. Squadron 42 being the single-player narrative adventure component for the multiplayer focused Star Citizen. This showcase gave those watching in person and at home the longest look yet at the story and gameplay for Squadron 42, including a look at space combat, story cinematics, and even a client crash to get viewers fully immersed in the...
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  • First Major Silent Hill 2 Patch Aims to Improve Performance

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    • Published: 10-21-2024, 11:17 AM
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    First Major Silent Hill 2 Patch Aims to Improve Performance

    A number of technical improvements have been included in this first update.

    Bloober Team and Konami just released their first major update for the recently released Silent Hill 2 remake. This update, especially for those on PC, aims to improve performance while also including a heaping helping of gameplay fixes and bug fixes.

    For PC specifically, this update makes improvements to both Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR. Some vague performance improvements were also made for Steam...
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  • Ghostface is Also Coming to Hunt: Showdown 1896

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    • Published: 10-21-2024, 10:32 AM
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    Ghostface is Also Coming to Hunt: Showdown 1896

    From the Realms of Dead by Daylight to the swamps of Hunt.

    Crytek and Fun World partnered up to add in a classic Halloween treat for Hunt: Showdown 1896. Ghostface (or Ghost Face), the iconic killer from the Scream film franchise, will be added to Hunt as paid DLC on October 24 for $9.99. Ghostface is part of the $9.99 "Ghost Face Rampage" DLC and it will include one Hunter (Ghostface), two weapons, and a tool.

    Ghostface isn't exactly ready to go for the 19th...
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  • Eternal Strands Coming to Game Pass on Day One

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    • Published: 10-19-2024, 04:06 PM
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    Eternal Strands Coming to Game Pass on Day One

    A Breath of the Wild-like action-adventure will be available on Game Pass.

    Yellow Brick Games announced that Game Pass subscribers will get access to their new third-person action-adventure fantasy game, Eternal Strands, on day one. Eternal Strands is currently targeting a release in Q1 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC along with this newly announced Game Pass release. The PC release will be on places like Steam and Epic Games Store.

    Eternal Strands is...
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