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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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  • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

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    • 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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  • Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game Launches March 25, 2025

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    • Published: 09-23-2024, 02:14 PM
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    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...
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  • Steam Surpasses 38 Million Concurrent Users

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-22-2024, 02:25 PM
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    Steam Surpasses 38 Million Concurrent Users

    Another record broken.

    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.

    Today's new high was undoubtedly...
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  • Capcom Possibly Updating Some Old PC Titles to Remove Games for Windows Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-20-2024, 05:12 PM
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    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:...
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  • New PlayStation 5 Firmware Update Fixes Final Fantasy 16 Graphical Issues

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    • Published: 09-20-2024, 04:11 PM
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    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...
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  • PC Players Are Not Happy About PlayStation Network Account Requirement for God of War Ragnarok

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    • Published: 09-20-2024, 02:41 PM
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    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...
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  • Concord Director Ryan Ellis Steps Down

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    • Published: 09-19-2024, 06:23 PM
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    Concord Director Ryan Ellis Steps Down

    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. ...
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  • Sony to Release PS1 Themed PlayStation 5 Consoles

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    • Published: 09-19-2024, 04:40 PM
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    Sony to Release PS1 Themed PlayStation 5 Consoles

    Another part of their 30th anniversary celebration.

    Sony shared a look at another part of their 30th anniversary celebration of the PlayStation brand. As we creep ever closer to the 30th anniversary release of the PlayStation 1, Sony has introduced the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection.

    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....
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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%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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