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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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  • Corsair Launches New Virtuoso Max Headset for PC and Xbox

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    • Published: 10-15-2024, 11:44 AM
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    Corsair Launches New Virtuoso Max Headset for PC and Xbox

    Offers ACN and Dolby Atmos support.

    Corsair just released a new gaming focused headset called the Virtuoso Max. This new entry in their Virtuoso line of gaming headsets includes features such as 50mm Graphene drivers, active noise cancellation, and Dolby Atmos support.

    The Virtuoso Max Wireless headset comes in either carbon (black) or silver colors, with a price starting at $329.99. As noted, there is a separate Xbox version of the Virtuoso Max Wireless headset. The...
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  • NetEase Announces Destiny Rising, A Mobile Prequel Spinoff of Destiny

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    • Published: 10-14-2024, 05:56 PM
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    NetEase Announces Destiny Rising, A Mobile Prequel Spinoff of Destiny

    Bungie's involvement in this project is minimal.

    A new Destiny game was announced today but it wasn't Destiny 3. It is instead a mobile spin-off title that seems to be something of an alternate history prequel to the Destiny franchise. It's called Destiny: Rising. It's a mobile game, and it's primarily being developed by NetEase with minimal support from Destiny creator Bungie.

    Destiny: Rising will be a free-to-play mobile shooter that includes single player content,...
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  • Pokemon Developer Game Freak Confirms They Were Hacked

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    • Published: 10-14-2024, 04:45 PM
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    Pokemon Developer Game Freak Confirms They Were Hacked

    The data breached happened in August 2024.

    Over the weekend, it started to be reported that Pokemon developer Game Freak suffered a massive data breach. This data breach reportedly included details and information on employees, details on the 10th generation Pokemon games, and even some information on the still as of yet unannounced Nintendo Switch 2.

    The next-gen Nintendo console is, according to information shared through Nintendo Life, codenamed "Ounce."...
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  • The Stone of Madness Releases January 28, Demo Out Now

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    • Published: 10-14-2024, 03:19 PM
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    The Stone of Madness Releases January 28, Demo Out Now

    The Blasphemous devs are readying their newest adventure.

    The Game Kitchen, the studio known for their Blasphemous series, just announced a release date for their next title. The Stone of Madness is an upcoming tactical stealth adventure title that is now set for release on January 28, 2025. This game is targeting a release on that date for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, along with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

    A demo for The Stone of Madness...
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  • Xbox Partner Preview Set for October 17

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    • Published: 10-14-2024, 02:38 PM
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    Xbox Partner Preview Set for October 17

    25 minutes of third-party Xbox titles.

    Microsoft just announced that on October 17th at 10AM PT, there will be a new Xbox Partner Preview showcase. The showcase will run for about 25 minutes and feature looks at "new and upcoming games" from partners like Remedy Entertainment, Sega, 505 Games, and more.

    Xbox says that there will be "over a dozen new trailers" shown off over the course of the showcase.

    More specifically, Xbox says that...
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  • Destiny 2's Newest Dungeon Launch is Rife with Limitations and Errors

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    • Published: 10-11-2024, 04:15 PM
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    Destiny 2's Newest Dungeon Launch is Rife with Limitations and Errors

    Vesper's Host is live but there are some things you should know.

    Vesper's Host is the newest dungeon that just went live in Destiny 2. It's also the first time there's been an official Dungeon Race, an event typically reserved for full Destiny 2 raids.

    Players will investigate a derelict BrayTech station in orbit above Europa after a series of strange transmissions were received. Though I haven't yet tackled this dungeon myself, I can probably safely assume that there...
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  • Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Announced

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    • Published: 10-11-2024, 03:08 PM
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    Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Announced

    Another trio of Tomb Raider titles.

    After the success of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics returns with another trio of Tomb Raider titles. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered was announced today and, as the title implies, will be a three-game collection that includes Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.

    Each title will be remastered with improved visuals, modern control options, a photo mode,...
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  • Starship Troopers: Extermination Fully Released on Consoles and PC

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    • Published: 10-11-2024, 01:51 PM
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    Starship Troopers: Extermination Fully Released on Consoles and PC

    The only good bug is a dead bug.

    Today, Starship Troopers: Extermination leaves Early Access and is now available as a 1.0 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. $49.99 will get you access to the 16-player co-op title that blends elements of shooting lots of bugs with a bit of base defense.

    Yes, Starship Troopers: Extermination is very much based off of the 1997 film. In fact, General Rico, played by none other than Casper Van...
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  • Red Dead Redemption PC Priced at $49.99

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    • Published: 10-10-2024, 05:34 PM
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    Red Dead Redemption PC Priced at $49.99

    This includes the game and Undead Nightmare expansion.

    Days ago, Rockstar Games officially announced that Red Dead Redemption will finally be released on PC on October 29. Sure, it's only taken 14 years, but it's nice that it's happening at all. Rockstar shared a few details in that initial announcement, but the price for this PC release wasn't yet known.

    Today, the various storefronts where you can purchase Red Dead Redemption for PC have been updated with a price and...
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  • Shrek DLC Released for PowerWash Simulator

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    • Published: 10-10-2024, 03:58 PM
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    Shrek DLC Released for PowerWash Simulator

    It's all ogre now.

    Square Enix Collective, FuturLab, and Universal teamed up to create and release the Shrek Special Pack DLC for PowerWash Simulator.

    This DLC will have you cleaning up locations such as Shrek's Swamp, Dragon's Lair, and Fairy Godmother's Potion Factory, just to name a few.

    This Shrek-themed DLC will run you $7.99 if you choose to add it to PowerWash Simulator. For those without PowerWash Simulator yet, there is a free weekend live for the...
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  • Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Coming January 23

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    • Published: 10-10-2024, 03:08 PM
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    Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Coming January 23

    It's the year 2000 all over again.
    Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games say that Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles will be released on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC on January 23, 2025 for $19.99. This is a graphically updated release of the action title from the now ancient year 2000.

    This release includes modernized controls, some graphical improvements, quality of life improvements, 13 newly unlocked characters at the start, all levels unlocked at the start, versus and training...
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  • Nintendo Announces $100 Alarm Clock Named Alarmo

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-09-2024, 05:26 PM
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    Nintendo Announces $100 Alarm Clock Named Alarmo

    What, you expected them to announce some other hardware device?

    Nintendo still hasn't announced the Switch 2 yet, or whatever they end up calling the Switch successor. What they have announced is a new interactive alarm clock that they're calling Alarmo. This $100 device will wake you up "in one of the playful worlds from Nintendo."

    The "Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo" will add "some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine." Alarmo...
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  • PlayStation Plus Games for October 2024 Include Zombies, Sirens, Ghosts, Devils, and Monkeys

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    • Published: 10-09-2024, 04:37 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Games for October 2024 Include Zombies, Sirens, Ghosts, Devils, and Monkeys

    These games start to arrive on October 15.

    Those of you with PlayStation Plus Premium or PlayStation Plus Extra have the following titles to look forward to starting on October 15. PlayStation announced that games being added include The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus, Gris, Return to Monkey Island, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, and more.

    Those with Premium will get some extra titles this month for PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation...
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  • HexGaming Announces Hall Effect 'Pro' Version of Phantom Gaming Controller for PS5

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    • Published: 10-09-2024, 03:08 PM
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    HexGaming Announces Hall Effect 'Pro' Version of Phantom Gaming Controller for PS5

    HexGaming addresses one of the minor gripes I had with the non-Pro variant.

    A few months back, HexGaming announced and released the Phantom PlayStation 5 controller. In my review of the Phantom controller, I thought it was a fantastic device save for a couple of "wishlist" items that would elevate it to perfection.

    One of those wishlist items was Hall effect analog sticks. While HexGaming's solution was a smart one, it still would have been great to see Hall...
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  • Horror Sequel Amanda the Adventurer 2 Arrives October 22

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    • Published: 10-09-2024, 12:40 PM
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    Horror Sequel Amanda the Adventurer 2 Arrives October 22

    Just in time for Halloween.

    A release date for the follow-up to the quietly popular horror game Amanda the Adventurer was shared today. Developer MANGLEDmaw Games and DreadXP announce an October 22, 2024 release date for Amanda the Adventurer 2.

    Amanda the Adventurer 2 will hit Steam on the 22nd. The suggested price for the game will be $9.99. The first game, Amanda the Adventurer, is available on Steam and Switch, releases on PS4, PS5, XB1, and Series X|S set for October...
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    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...
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