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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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  • Turn-Based RPG Fest Begins Monday on Steam

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    • Published: 09-26-2024, 01:17 PM
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    Turn-Based RPG Fest Begins Monday on Steam

    FESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSST!

    Far too much time has passed since the last Steam Fest, so it's a darn good thing Valve just announced the Turn-Based RPG Fest. Steam's Turn-Based RPG Fest kicks off on September 30th at 10AM PT and will offer a full week of discounts and demos on all things turn-based RPG related.

    Valve says that this Fest will cover areas such as turn-based tactical titles to turn-based strategy titles.

    The Turn-Based RPG Fest will come to an end...
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  • Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, Legend of Mana, and Trials of Mana Now Out on Xbox

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    • Published: 09-26-2024, 12:38 PM
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    Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, Legend of Mana, and Trials of Mana Now Out on Xbox

    Xbox is finally getting some Square Enix love.

    Good news for Xbox RPG fans today as Square Enix just released a bunch of classic titles on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. The entire Final Fantasy pixel remaster series is out now alongside Legend of Mana and Trials of Mana. Square Enix says that the Final Fantasy pixel remaster series is available at a discounted price for a limited time. Both Legend of Mana and Trials of Mana "will also be available with Xbox Game Pass."...
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  • Metro Awakening Hits VR Devices on November 7

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    • Published: 09-25-2024, 07:15 PM
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    Metro Awakening Hits VR Devices on November 7

    A new VR game set in the Metro universe.

    Pre-orders are now live for Metro Awakening, an upcoming VR for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2&3, and Steam VR. This anticipated VR title was shown off this week as part of the latest State of Play event, where a new trailer shows off a little bit of the game's plot as well as some gameplay.

    The base version of the game is $39.99. There is a Deluxe Edition for $49.99 (or $44.99 if you're pre-ordering) that comes with bonus...
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  • LEGO Horizon Adventures Releases November 14 for PS5, Switch, and PC

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    • Published: 09-25-2024, 04:24 PM
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    LEGO Horizon Adventures Releases November 14 for PS5, Switch, and PC

    Pre-order bonuses also revealed.

    Aloy's newest adventure is set to launch on November 14, 2024. If it wasn't extremely clear, this new game is quite the departure from her previous outings thanks to this one being a LEGO game. LEGO Horizon Adventures had a new trailer at this week's State of Play. Alongside the release date reveal, we got a look at some gameplay, info about a Digital Deluxe Edition, and pre-order bonuses.

    LEGO Horizon Adventures is being co-developed...
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  • Ghost of Tsushima Sequel Announced - Ghost of Yotei

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    • Published: 09-25-2024, 03:16 PM
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    Ghost of Tsushima Sequel Announced - Ghost of Yotei

    Set to release in 2025.

    During the latest State of Play, Sucker Punch Productions shared the first ever look at Ghost of Yōtei, the follow-up game to Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost of Yōtei introduces a new protagonist, a new story, and an entirely new area of Japan to explore.

    The debut trailer was followed up by a new PlayStation Blog post that expands upon the game details. In Ghost of Yōtei, you will play as "a wandering warrior in Feudal Japan" named Atsu....
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds Requires Frame Generation to Hit 60 FPS at 1080p with Recommended Hardware

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    • Published: 09-25-2024, 02:10 PM
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    Monster Hunter Wilds Requires Frame Generation to Hit 60 FPS at 1080p with Recommended Hardware

    Once again the RE Engine shows it cannot properly do open worlds.

    During the latest State of Play, Capcom showed off new footage for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds. We learned that the game will release on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5 as well as Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While Capcom did send out a press release for Wilds after the end of the show, they did not mention the rather absurd system requirements for the PC version of the game.

    The PC system requirements...
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  • Star Wars Outlaws Coming to Steam November 21

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    • Published: 09-25-2024, 12:34 PM
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    Star Wars Outlaws Coming to Steam November 21

    Ubisoft is also hard at work on a series of updates for the game.

    The latest Ubisoft financials shared some juicy information today. First, we learned that Assassin's Creed Shadows is coming to Steam day and date with other platforms in February 2025. Also included is word that the newly released Star Wars Outlaws is headed to Steam on November 21, 2024.

    Star Wars Outlaws released on August 30, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and while it was also released on...
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  • Assassin's Creed Shadows Pushed to February 2025, Will Release Day 1 on Steam

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    • Published: 09-25-2024, 11:36 AM
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    Assassin's Creed Shadows Pushed to February 2025, Will Release Day 1 on Steam

    Ubisoft says this is the start of their return to Day 1 releases on Steam.

    The latest Ubisoft financials were shared to the public today and with it comes some very interesting news. We also learned today that Ubisoft is delaying the release date of Assassin's Creed Shadows by about four months. This places its new release date at February 14, 2025.

    In a social media post, Ubisoft says that they want to take these extra months to "polish and refine the experience"...
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  • Linkin Park's 'Heavy is the Crown' is the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Anthem

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    • Published: 09-24-2024, 06:05 PM
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    Linkin Park's 'Heavy is the Crown' is the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Anthem

    The anthem is now available on YouTube.

    Riot Games shares that the 2024 League of Legends World Championship anthem "Heavy is the Crown" is now available for your ears to enjoy. The song is performed by Linkin Park and should be available not just on YouTube but also on your music streaming platform of choice.

    Riot says that this video features League of Legends professional player Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok "as a newly crowned king as he battles...
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  • GreedFall 2, Witchfire, and The Casting of Frank Stone Now Support DLSS 3

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    • Published: 09-24-2024, 04:30 PM
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    GreedFall 2, Witchfire, and The Casting of Frank Stone Now Support DLSS 3

    Satisfactory also showing DLSS 3 some love.

    A slew of new PC game releases means there are also a bunch of games that now support Nvidia DLSS 3 technology. These games support DLSS 3 Super Resolution and DLAA, with a few of them also supporting frame generation.

    First up there is GreedFall 2: The Dying World. Those with RTX cards can utilize DLSS Super Resolution on this one. The Casting of Frank Stone, the interactive action title that released near the start of the...
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  • Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard Added to Street Fighter 6

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    • Published: 09-24-2024, 02:06 PM
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    Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard Added to Street Fighter 6

    Street Fighter's first ever guest character.
    Capcom just released Terry Bogard for Street Fighter 6. This makes Terry "the first-ever guest character in the Street Fighter series." Terry Bogard originally hails from SNK's Fatal Fury series. He is playable across all three Street Fighter 6 game modes.

    Also released today are two new gameplay features for Street Fighter 6. Those new features are V-Rival and replay Review. V-Rival is a new mode where you fight against...
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  • World War Z: Aftermath 'Extinction' Update Out Now

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    • Published: 09-24-2024, 01:21 PM
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    World War Z: Aftermath 'Extinction' Update Out Now

    Some new free and paid content is available today.

    The new "Extinction" update for World War Z: Aftermath is now available to all players on PC via Steam and Epic, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. This update adds a bunch of new, free content to all owners of the game. There is also a bit of paid cosmetic DLC for those who wish to purchase it.

    The biggest addition today comes in the new Extinction Challenge Mode. There are more zeds...
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  • Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Leaked via PSN

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    • Published: 09-24-2024, 11:08 AM
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    Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Leaked via PSN

    That's probably one State of Play announcement revealed.

    This year marks the 25th anniversary since the first Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver game was released on PC and PlayStation (a Dreamcast release happened a year later). That seems like a pretty good time to announce some shiny new remasters for an entirely new generation of gamers.

    That scenario seems like it's about to happen. A user over on ResetEra found an early PlayStation Store listing for Legacy of Kain: Soul...
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  • Witchfire Released on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-23-2024, 09:23 PM
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    Witchfire Released on Steam

    The RPG shooter is still in Early Access though.

    Witchfire, a dark fantasy FPS RPG is now released on Steam, albeit into Early Access. The title spent a fair bit of time (a year) as an Epic Games Store exclusive, also as an Early Access title, but now Steam users can jump into the action created by the team at The Astronauts. The Astronauts being an indie studio founded in 2012 from Painkiller and Bulletstorm veterans.

    Today's release comes alongside a new patch for...
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  • Starfield: Shattered Space Animated Anthology Prequel Episode

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    • Published: 09-23-2024, 04:36 PM
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    Starfield: Shattered Space Animated Anthology Prequel Episode

    The latest episode sets the tone for the upcoming expansion.

    The latest episode of the Starfield Animated Anthology is out now. This episode, called "All Must Serve," is set during the events leading up to the Shattered Space expansion for Starfield.

    This animated episode follows "a young Va'ruun child attending a ceremony at the Scaled Citadel. When a catastrophe wipes out a massive chunk of the Va'ruun capital city, the people of House Va'ruun are left...
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    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...
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