Probably a temp poll question until I can bother to think of something better: So, how's it going?
Hell of a week, eh?
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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5I'm doing ok40.00%2I've been better60.00%3The poll is expired.
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Metro Awakening Released on PC and PlayStation VR Devices
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Metro Awakening Released on PC and PlayStation VR Devices
A premium VR experience set in the Metro universe.
Those of you with PlayStation VR2, Quest, and PC VR devices will be happy to hear that Metro Awakening is now available. Priced starting at $39.99, Metro Awakening is a standalone prequel to Metro 2033.
In Metro Awakening you are placed in the shoes of Serdar, a doctor searching through the metro tunnels for his missing wife. This story also shows the origin story of Khan, a recurring character in the Metro games that... -
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Steam Cooking Fest Begins November 11th
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Steam Cooking Fest Begins November 11th
Valve is cooking up another Fest.
On November 11, Valve will kick off the Steam Cooking Fest. This will be a week's worth of sales and demos on all things food and drink related.
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Warhammer 40K Darktide Coming to PlayStation 5 on December 3
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Warhammer 40K Darktide Coming to PlayStation 5 on December 3
The PvE game apparently wasn't yet on PlayStation.
A release date of December 3, 2024 is when Warhammer 40,000: Darktide hits PlayStation 5. Pre-orders are open today starting at a price of $39.99. Those with PlayStation Plus will get a 10% discount on the base version and 15% off the Imperial Edition.
This PlayStation 5 release includes all of the content and improvements made to the PC version since its launch in November 2022. This release will also include some PlayStation... -
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Nintendo Switch Successor to be Backwards Compatible with Switch Games
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Nintendo Switch Successor to be Backwards Compatible with Switch Games
Nintendo confirms features of Switch 2 before even announcing the console.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the Nintendo Switch successor, be it the Switch 2 or otherwise, will be backwards-compatible with original Switch games. The new console will also support Nintendo Switch Online, which probably doesn't come as much of a surprise.
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Sega is Working on a New Virtua Fighter
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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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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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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.
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Hori's Steam Controller Spiritual Successor Up for Pre-order Today
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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.
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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.
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Winter Arrives in Enshrouded's Largest Early Access Content Update
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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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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.
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Lords of the Fallen 1.6 Update Improves the New Player Experience
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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.
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Black Ops 6 Double XP Weekend and Nuketown 24/7 Now Live
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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.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is Live
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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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by Shawn ZipayMake 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 202533.33%2I completed up to 10 games50.00%3I completed more than 10 games16.67%1-
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