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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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  • Sony Announces Anniversary Events for PlayStation's 30th

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    • Published: 09-05-2024, 01:37 PM
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    Sony Announces Anniversary Events for PlayStation's 30th

    Classic soundtracks, nostalgic Gran Turismo, and more.

    The first PlayStation console released on December 3, 1994 and since that moment the PlayStation brand has been a major player in home entertainment. With the brand's 30th anniversary on the horizon this year, it's no surprise to hear that Sony has a few things planned to celebrate the three decade milestone with fans.

    First up will be the release of Astro Bot on Friday, September 6th. This adventure platformer once...
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  • Poll: Do you prefer PvP, PvE, or PvPvE multiplayer?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-05-2024, 12:30 PM
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    Poll: Do you prefer PvP, PvE, or PvPvE multiplayer?

    6
    PvP is my preferred multiplayer mode
    33.33%
    2
    PvE is my go-to choice
    66.67%
    4
    PvPvE because I like a little mix of both PvP and PvE
    0%
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    The poll is expired.

    I'm pretty sure I haven't asked this one yet.

    I missed last month. I know. I may have already asked this one before? I'm old. I can't remember what I did yesterday. Deal with it.

    This month, I'm curious about your preferences when it comes to online multiplayer gaming. Do you prefer pure competitive multiplayer (PvP) experiences in games where you go up against other human players? These would be like your usual Call of Duty multiplayer modes, your Conquest modes in Battlefield,...
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  • No Man's Sky Adds Fishing in New 'Aquarius' Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-04-2024, 06:48 PM
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    No Man's Sky Adds Fishing in New 'Aquarius' Update

    This big update is once again free to everyone.

    Less than two months ago, No Man's Sky was updated with the massive Worlds Part 1 update. Included in the many additions was a huge overhaul to the technology and visuals for water on those countless alien planets. Well, with that new water tech there was just one thing left to do: Add in fishing. Developer Hello Games realized this and decided to add in fishing as part of today's new Aquarius update.

    That alone is already...
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  • A Minecraft Movie - Official Teaser Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-04-2024, 05:29 PM
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    A Minecraft Movie - Official Teaser Trailer

    I... am Steve.

    The first official first look at A Minecraft Movie was shared online today. This is the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Minecraft and stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge.

    The movie looks to be... something. The Minecraft Movie will be in theaters on April 4, 2025. ...
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  • Age of Mythology: Retold Offers $6 DLC to Use Two Decade Old Pictures

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-04-2024, 05:15 PM
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    Age of Mythology: Retold Offers $6 DLC to Use Two Decade Old Pictures

    What the hell are we even doing anymore?

    From horse armor to JPGs, there really is no limit on what companies will charge for when it comes to DLC on games. Age of Mythology: Retold is a fresh release of the classic 2002 strategy title.

    The game itself has already earned some rather solid review scores from both critics (83% on OpenCritic) and players (92% on Steam) alike. One thing that isn't sitting well with fans is the inclusion of a $6 Legacy Deity Portrait Pac...
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  • Until Dawn Remake Studio Suffers Mass Layoffs Ahead of Release

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    • Published: 09-04-2024, 03:16 PM
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    Until Dawn Remake Studio Suffers Mass Layoffs Ahead of Release

    Layoffs confirmed by Ballistic Moon on LinkedIn.

    We've seen layoffs hit studios that recently released successful games like Tango Gameworks. We've seen layoffs hit studios, like Ouka Studio, on the same day that their game was released. Now, we're at the point where mass layoffs are hitting studios before the game they've been working on is even released.

    Ballistic Moon issued a statement to LinkedIn saying that they had to make "the tough decision to significantly...
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  • Payday 3's First Year Capped with Two-Part Update

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    • Published: 09-04-2024, 01:36 PM
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    Payday 3's First Year Capped with Two-Part Update

    The first part of this two part update will be out on September 16.

    Starbreeze just announced an upcoming two-part update for Payday 3 to celebrate one year of being released. The first part will release on September 16 with part 2 coming in October.

    The Payday 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 will add in a bunch of new content to the game. New content includes with a new playable character, Houston, as well as a new Overkill weapon (Minigun M135), new masks, and new Twitch...
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  • Astroneer DLC Glitchwalkers Announced

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    • Published: 09-03-2024, 06:15 PM
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    Astroneer DLC Glitchwalkers Announced

    The space exploration's first paid expansion is coming.

    System Era Softworks just announced the first ever paid expansion for Astroneer. Called Glitchwalkers, this expansion will arrive later this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. After five years of exploring space, Astroneer is finally adding in a new planet, called Aeoluz, for you to explore.

    The survival sandbox experience goes to "new extremes" on this new planet. First off, the new planet...
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  • Fallout 76 Milepost Zero Update Lowers Install Size

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    • Published: 09-03-2024, 05:30 PM
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    Fallout 76 Milepost Zero Update Lowers Install Size

    Plus new updates to combat, items, and more.

    The Milepost Zero update for Fallout 76 is available for free to players on PlayStation, Xbox, Game Pass, and PC.

    Today's download is massive in size but it's for a good reason. Thanks to various technical improvements, the final install size is smaller than what it used to be. The total size for the game should be around 95GB, but in order to achieve this you will have to redownload the entire game on each platform. You do...
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  • Dead by Daylight Universe Expands Today with the Release of The Casting of Frank Stone

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    • Published: 09-03-2024, 04:24 PM
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    Dead by Daylight Universe Expands Today with the Release of The Casting of Frank Stone

    The Until Dawn studio brings a new cinematic horror experience based on Dead by Daylight.

    Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight) and Supermassive Games (Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology) just released The Casting of Frank Stone. This is a new cinematic horror experience set in the universe of Dead by Daylight. The Casting of Frank Stone is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    Like most of Supermassive's games, The Casting of Frank Stone will...
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  • Concord is Dead, Full Refunds Begin Rolling Out

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-03-2024, 02:51 PM
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    Concord is Dead, Full Refunds Begin Rolling Out

    The plug was pulled less than two weeks after launch.

    Concord may just hold the record for fastest major game death ever. Released on August 23, 2024, the competitive multiplayer shooter has come to an end here on September 3, 2024.

    With a game launch that "didn't land the way" all studios involved had hoped for, the servers will be fully taken offline on September 6, 2024, and refunds are starting to be handed out across each platform.

    Concord's...
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  • Harry Potter Quidditch Champions Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-03-2024, 02:04 PM
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    Harry Potter Quidditch Champions Out Now

    You're a Chaser, not-Harry.

    Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is now available on PC via Steam, along with PlayStation and Xbox. A release on Nintendo Switch is happening soon but not today.

    In Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, you can create the Quidditch player of your dreams. You can play in any position including Beater, Seeker, Chaser, and Keeper. You can also make your own unique character. You'll compete with or against notable characters such as Harry Potter,...
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  • Enotria Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox Due to Lack of Communication from Microsoft

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    • Published: 09-02-2024, 05:47 PM
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    Enotria Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox Due to Lack of Communication from Microsoft

    The Italian folklore action-RPG is delayed indefinitely on Microsoft's consoles.

    Jyamma Games CEO Jacky Greco says the powers that be at Xbox "don't care about Enotria and they don't care about you." These remarks were shared on Discord for Enotria: The Last Song, an upcoming action-RPG that infuses a hefty amount of Italian and European folklore into the story.

    Enotria is expected to be released on September 19, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PC. The Xbox Series...
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  • Suicide Squad Developer Rocksteady Suffers Layoffs

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    • Published: 09-02-2024, 04:24 PM
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    Suicide Squad Developer Rocksteady Suffers Layoffs

    The "restructuring" sees the QA department cut in half.

    Staff at Rocksteady shared news with Eurogamer that several employees have been laid off. The reason cited by management was due to a "restructuring," which is the usual generic reason given for pretty much all of these industry layoffs.

    The latest title from Rocksteady is none other than Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The game vastly underperformed in terms of sales and review scores....
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Release Date Announced at PAX

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-02-2024, 02:53 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Release Date Announced at PAX

    Assuming a release date of "next week" is good enough.

    At a recent panel at PAX West, the head of Larian Studios Swen Vincke announced a release date for Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate 3. Well, he at least narrowed down the release window for Patch 7.

    Vincke said that Patch 7 will be released "next week" for Baldur's Gate 3. Given that the PAX West panel took place this past weekend, that means the update will be out this week (September 2, 2024 through...
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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%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
    1
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