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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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  • Apple's Upcoming Oregon Trail Movie is an Action-Comedy-Musical

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    • Published: 10-28-2024, 05:54 PM
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    Apple's Upcoming Oregon Trail Movie is an Action-Comedy-Musical

    Can't wait to see the "Our Aunt Just Died of Dysentery" number.

    A movie based on Oregon Trail is currently being worked on by Apple. According to reporting from The Hollywood Reporter, the film will be a mix of action and comedy with a few Barbie-esque musical numbers thrown in for good measure.

    Oregon Trail will be directed by Will Speck and produced by Josh Gordon. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will provide the original soundtrack and the film will be produced...
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  • Steam's Annual Halloween Sale is Now Live

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    • Published: 10-28-2024, 05:39 PM
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    Steam's Annual Halloween Sale is Now Live

    Steam Scream 3 offers plenty of spooky discounts.

    Valve kicked off their latest annual Halloween sale today. Steam Scream 3, or Steam Screen 3D as they're stylizing it, is live from now through to November 4th at 10AM PT. This latest installment of their annual sale offers plenty of discounts on horror and horror-adjacent PC games.

    Taking a quick glance at some of the current top selling horror titles, there are some pretty good deals going on. There's Dead by Daylight...
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  • PvP Update and New Companions Arrive in The Elder Scrolls Online Update 44

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    • Published: 10-28-2024, 03:40 PM
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    PvP Update and New Companions Arrive in The Elder Scrolls Online Update 44

    This new update is currently live for both PC and Mac.

    Update 44 for The Elder Scrolls Online is now available for free for those playing on both PC and Mac. As is usual with these updates to ESO, the update will arrive on Xbox and PlayStation consoles a bit later on November 13th.

    The biggest changes in this update is a shift in the PvP Battlegrounds as well as new companions that you can adventure with. Battlegrounds in particular are shifting from three-sided to two-sided...
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  • Battlefield 2042's New 8.2.0 Update Goes Hardcore

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-25-2024, 05:53 PM
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    Battlefield 2042's New 8.2.0 Update Goes Hardcore

    Update 8.2.0 will be live next week.

    DICE and Electronic Arts just shared the changelog for the upcoming Update 8.2.0 for Battlefield 2042. This update, expected to drop on October 29th, will release alongside the start of the Circle of Hell event.

    The highlights of this update are mostly about the changes being implemented to add several different hardcore modifiers into the game. These modifiers will impact gameplay in all official Hardcore servers and matches. The...
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  • Circle of Hell Event Begins Next Week in Battlefield 2042

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    • Published: 10-24-2024, 04:57 PM
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    Circle of Hell Event Begins Next Week in Battlefield 2042

    Four weeks of limited time experiences.

    Though major updates for Battlefield 2042 do seem to be over now, the party continues thanks to some in-game events. From Tuesday, October 29 through Tuesday, November 26 the "Circle of Hell" themed event for Battlefield 2042 will take place.

    DICE will introduce some new limited time experience such as Hardcore Conquest, Hardcore Rush, and Hardcore Breakthrough. The "Hardcore" aspect for each means weapons are...
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  • Gameplay Trailer for The Thing: Remastered from Indie Horror Showcase

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    • Published: 10-24-2024, 03:02 PM
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    Gameplay Trailer for The Thing: Remastered from Indie Horror Showcase

    Who can you trust?

    A new trailer for the upcoming release of The Thing: Remastered made its debut today during The Indie Horror Showcase. Nightdive Studios is still working on updating the game to run on their KEX Engine, which will allow the game to play nicely with current-gen hardware.

    This remaster will support 4K resolution, up to 120FPS, improvements to character models, textures, and animations. There will also be improved lighting and atmospheric effects....
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  • Highlights from the Fallout Day Broadcast

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    • Published: 10-23-2024, 05:52 PM
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    Highlights from the Fallout Day Broadcast

    New content coming to Fallout 76 was the main focus.

    A new Fallout Day Broadcast aired earlier today and with it came a decent amount of Fallout-related information. Namely, we got some information on upcoming content for Fallout 76 and a few other odds and ends.

    Fallout Day is the day in which Americans ventured underground in the Fallout universe. It is on this day that Bethesda tends to reveal new content or game announcements for Fallout. To that end, Bethesda revealed...
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  • While We Wait Here Offers Bottomless Coffee at the End of the World

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    • Published: 10-23-2024, 02:52 PM
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    While We Wait Here Offers Bottomless Coffee at the End of the World

    A psychological horror game set in a diner.

    While We Wait Here may just be game version of the "this is fine" meme image. This game places you in the role of Cliff and Nora as they manage their remote diner, serve guests, and hear about the coming end of the world.

    While We Wait Here is retailing for just $4.99. If you get it during this launch period, you'll be able to save another 10% off of that from some of the storefronts. It's available through Steam...
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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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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    Make 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 2025
    33.33%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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