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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game Launches March 25, 2025
A The news post about A The Lord of the Rings Game release date.
The game that has a title that goes against everything I feel is grammatically correct, now has a release date set for March. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game is set to bring cozy Shire vibes to you on March 25, 2025.
In development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Netflix Games, Tales of the Shire will let you live a life as a Hobbit. This game is being worked...
Steam has set another record for most online concurrent users. Today, Steam saw a concurrent user (CCU) record of 38,367,277 people.
To put this figure in perspective, in September 2023, the peak CCU for Steam was a pathetic 31,272,321. Just a month ago in August, Steam peaked at 37,266,324 people online at once. That means there were over 1 million additional Steam users online today for this new record.
Capcom Possibly Updating Some Old PC Titles to Remove Games for Windows Live
These titles may make a return to Steam.
As spotted by twistedvoxel.com, Capcom has been busy working behind the scenes on some updates for Steam titles that were previously delisted due to requiring the long dead Games for Windows Live (GFWL).
SteamDB.com shows that Capcom has been steadily updating various aspects of a handful of titles. Updates range from new, higher resolution images for game logos, banner images, and Steam store artwork for games. The games include:...
New PlayStation 5 Firmware Update Fixes Final Fantasy 16 Graphical Issues
Grab the latest update before playing.
On September 12, 2024, a new PlayStation 5 firmware update was rolled out. This update added a new Welcome hub, Party Share features, and more. This update (version 24.06-10.00.00) had the unfortunate side-effect of causing some rather severe graphical issues with a number of PlayStation 5 titles.
The game with the most reported issues was Final Fantasy 16. Some issues include, but were not limited to: Large black squares over taking...
PC Players Are Not Happy About PlayStation Network Account Requirement for God of War Ragnarok
The latest outing for Kratos sits at "Mixed" reviews on Steam.
God of War Ragnarök went live on PC yesterday via Steam and the Epic Games Store. While Epic does not have a way of voicing issues with games, Steam certainly does and players are making it clear they do not like the PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirements.
The requirement for needing a PSN Account isn't exactly something that was sprung on players at the last minute. Both Steam and Epic...
Developers at Firewalk continue to await their fate.
Ryan Ellis has stepped down as director at Firewalk Studios following the release and closure of Concord. Ellis will now move into a support role within Firewalk, according to sources speaking with Kotaku.
Ellis formerly worked for Bungie where he was the creative director on Destiny 2. He left Bungie to lead development on Concord in 2017. ...
There will be limited edition designs of the PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, PlayStation Portal Remote Player, DualSense Edge controller, and DualSense controller....
Pocketpair Prepares for Legal Battle Against Nintendo
Nintendo claims Palworld infringes on patents related to Pokemon.
On September 18, 2024 Nintendo and The Pokemon Company filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair. Nintendo claims that Palworld infringes upon "multiple patent rights" as they related to Pokemon. This indicates that there are specific gameplay mechanics or systems present in Palworld that Nintendo owns a patent for that are used in Pokemon games.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is now available today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This is a remake of the original Dead Rising game from 2006 but with several new quality of life improvements and visual enhancements.
Built on Capcom's RE Engine, players once again take control of Frank "I've covered wars" West. You will deal with tons of the undead, Psychos, rescue survivors, and just try to survive...
No More Room in Hell 2 Early Access Launches October 22
There's no more room unless you spend $29.99.
Torn Banner Studios announced that their upcoming eight-player co-op shooter, No More Room in Hell 2, will enter Early Access on October 22, 2024 at a price of $29.99. This Early Access release will be made through both Steam and the Epic Games Store.
No More Room in Hell was originally released as a Source mod back in 2011. Like its predecessor, each match begins with each player on their own. It's up to each player to survive...
Demo Available for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
A taste of the past.
Square Enix just released a demo for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven today. This is a demo of the full HD remake of the RPG from 1993, and it arrives ahead of the game's October 24, 2024 release date.
This new demo is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. In addition, pre-orders for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven are up with all pre-orders granting players Shiyuan's Tactical Primer and Cat's...
Nintendo Finally Got Around to Suing Palworld Developer Pocketpair Over Multiple Patent Issues
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are going after Palworld over multiple patent infringements.
It may have taken a bit of time, but Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are officially taking legal action against Palworld developer, Pocketpair, Inc. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair on September 18, 2024, claiming that Palworld "infringes multiple patent rights."
Nintendo made this announcement through their social channels and posted...
Sony seems to be continuing their long-running trend of working on remasters for games that probably (almost certainly) don't need to be remastered. The latest seems to be Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, which was recently rated by the ESRB for both PlayStation 5 and PC.
The ESRB page for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (still live at the time of posting), does not really provide any information on what is really "remastered" about the game. The original...
Largest WWE 2K24 Character Expansion Adds Seven New Wrestlers
New Superstars, moves, and MyFACTION content incoming.
The fourth "and largest" DLC pack for WWE 2K24 is available today. This DLC pack adds in seven new Superstars, a bevy of new moves, and new content for MyFACTION.
As with all of these content packs, you can purchase the Global Superstars Pack on its own. If you own the Season Pass (included in the Deluxe Edition and above), this pack is available to you at no additional charge.
Square Enix Says Profits from Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Did Not Meet Our Expectations'
The disappointment is accurate as of May 2024.
Square Enix held a financial briefing back on May 13, 2024 during which they flat out said they're disappointed in the sales of both Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Though held in May, the financial briefing was not made public until September 18th.
President and director of Square Enix, Takashi Kiryu, said that profits for these two Final Fantasy titles "did not meet our expectations."
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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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