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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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  • The First Descendant's First Season Offers New Descendants, Lore, Boss, Weapons, and More

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    • Published: 08-19-2024, 04:23 PM
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    The First Descendant's First Season Offers New Descendants, Lore, Boss, Weapons, and More

    Season 1: Invasion Begins August 29.

    Some details about the first season of content for The First Descendant were shared today by Nexon. Season 1: Invasion begins on August 29 and will feature an entirely new Descendant, an Ultimate version of an existing Descendant, a new boss fight, new ultimate weapon, and more.

    This season will be available to all players "through a series of three updates" on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nvidia GeForce Now. Nexon has not...
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  • Dead Cells Receives Final Content Update

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    • Published: 08-19-2024, 03:22 PM
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    Dead Cells Receives Final Content Update

    The game is now considered complete.

    Motion Twin and Evil Empire just released the final content update for Dead Cells, The End is Near. The content is released as part of Update 35 and is free to everyone that owns the game on PC and consoles. The teams say that this concludes "the journey started by The Beheaded in 2017."

    Those who haven't yet picked up Dead Cells, you can do so for 50% off through Steam until August 26.

    The End is Near adds...
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  • Steam Rhythm Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-19-2024, 01:27 PM
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    Steam Rhythm Fest is Live

    A fest all about rhythm games.

    Valve just kicked off the Steam Rhythm Fest. From now through August 26th, you will be able to play new demos and find discounts on all game rhythm related.

    This Fest includes discounts and promos for a lot of games that include words like Beat, Rhythm, and Trombone. I see that Hi-Fi Rush is on sale for 40% off right now, which makes that stellar game just $17.99. Trombone Champ is 65% off, Crypt of the NecroDancer is 80% off, Pistol Whip...
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  • Final Fantasy 16 Coming to PC September 17, Demo Now Available

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    • Published: 08-19-2024, 01:12 PM
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    Final Fantasy 16 Coming to PC September 17, Demo Now Available

    Priced at just $49.99.

    Square Enix just put up the Steam page for the PC release of Final Fantasy 16. There is also a listing on Epic Games Store now if that is more your style.

    Those who waited for the PC release will be happy to see that the base version of Final Fantasy 16 is just $49.99. There is a Complete Edition of the game for $69.99 that includes the game and two DLCs, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. All pre-orders will also get some bonus items that...
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  • Madden NFL 25 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-16-2024, 03:16 PM
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    Madden NFL 25 Released

    Boom! Here comes the boom!

    Electronic Arts and EA Sports just released Madden NFL 25 today. This newest installment of their annual sports franchise offers up a decent amount of new additions and improvements compared to previous years. FieldSENSE returns with some upgrades, but the biggest addition is the new "BOOM Tech."

    Boom Tech is a new dynamic physics-based tackling system. It makes use of a reengineered Hit Stick and ball carrier control. Of course,...
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  • Stranded Deep 2 Announced as North Beach Opens New Prague Location

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-16-2024, 12:09 PM
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    Stranded Deep 2 Announced as North Beach Opens New Prague Location

    A new studio and a new sequel out of North Beach today.

    North Beach Games just announced the formation of a new development studio, North Beach Games Prague. If you can believe it, this new studio will be located in Prague, the capital city of the Czech republic.

    North Beach Games Prague is led by Sam Edwards from Beam Team Games, the creator of Stranded Deep. The studio's general manager is Tomáš Pšenička from Keen Software House, creator of Space Engineers. Staff...
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  • The Plucky Squire in September

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-15-2024, 05:49 PM
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    The Plucky Squire in September

    The magical adventure is just a month away.

    All Possible Futures announced today that their magical adventure, The Plucky Squire, will release on September 17 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus subscribers get the benefit of adding The Plucky Squire to their accounts for free as part of their subscription.

    You will play as Jot and his friends as they go from their 2D storybook world to the three-dimensional outside...
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  • Activision Waits Until Last Minute to Shutdown H2 Multiplayer Mod for Modern Warfare Remastered

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    • Published: 08-15-2024, 04:53 PM
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    Activision Waits Until Last Minute to Shutdown H2 Multiplayer Mod for Modern Warfare Remastered

    But not before they benefitted from the increased sales.

    Sales of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered surged over the past week. This was partly due to a 50% discount on Steam and partly because of the upcoming H2 Multiplayer Mod that would add Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer content into Modern Warfare Remastered.

    Sales of Modern Warfare Remastered were so high that it easily broke into the top 10 selling titles across all of Steam. There is almost zero doubt that...
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  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches October 31, 2024

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    • Published: 08-15-2024, 03:17 PM
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    Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches October 31, 2024

    Pre-orders are now also live.

    Electronic Arts and developer BioWare announced an October 31, 2024 release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This date will see the long-awaited sequel finally see the light of day on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, EA App, and Epic Games Store. BioWare also notes that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be Steam Deck Verified at launch.

    Pre-orders for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions are also live. Those that pre-order...
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  • Former id Software and Naughty Dog Devs Announce Defect

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    • Published: 08-15-2024, 02:19 PM
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    Former id Software and Naughty Dog Devs Announce Defect

    Will be a new multiplayer squad-based shooter.

    The newly formed independent game studio named emptyvessel just announced their first project, Defect. Defect is being billed as a new multiplayer, squad-based cyber5punk shooter. A Steam page for Defect is also currently live if you wish to Wishlist it.

    emptyvessel is a studio made up of members that came from several other development studios. Their backgrounds include roles at Activision, Crystal Dynamics, Disney, id...
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  • Valve Changes Steam User Reviews to Address Those Terrible Meme Reviews

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-14-2024, 05:31 PM
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    Valve Changes Steam User Reviews to Address Those Terrible Meme Reviews

    More helpful reviews will appear more frequently at the top.

    With today's Steam update, Valve has made changes to how Steam User Reviews are displayed. The goal of today's changes are to push more helpful user reviews to the top of the review section and suppress those damned overused meme reviews to the bottom.

    Valve says that the primary goal of Steam User Reviews is to "help potential players make informed decisions about the games they are considering purchasing...
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  • Gravelord Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-14-2024, 04:03 PM
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    Gravelord Announced

    This self-described boomer shooter takes inspiration from Doom, Quake, and other classics.

    Gravelord is an upcoming boomer shooter that is set to debut later this year on Steam. The team at Fatbot Games says that the game "takes the best features" from classics in the genre such as Quake and Doom, and then sprinkles in some RPG elements like Tarot Cards for upgrades on top of it all.

    Gravelord places you in the shoes of Queedo the Gravedigger, whom is said...
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  • Witchfire Coming to Steam Soon

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    • Published: 08-14-2024, 03:06 PM
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    Witchfire Coming to Steam Soon

    The EGS exclusive will enter into Steam Early Access this year.

    The Astronauts share that their shooter-RPG, Witchfire, is coming to Steam Early Access in 2024. With only a quarter of the year remaining, that seems to indicate that the release will be happening soon. For now, you can add the game to your Steam Wishlist if so desired. You can alternatively just buy the game right now through the Epic Games Store where the game has been available for about a year.

    Specifically,...
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  • Product Placement in Life is Strange: Double Exposure Includes Polaroid and Doc Martens

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-14-2024, 02:11 PM
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    Product Placement in Life is Strange: Double Exposure Includes Polaroid and Doc Martens

    Ok, the camera thing I can understand, but the boots...?

    The previously announced Final Fantasy 7 crossover content for the upcoming Life is Strange: Double Exposure makes a lot of sense. Both are franchises published by Square Enix. Today's new announcement of collaborations with Polaroid and Dr. Martens makes a bit less sense.

    I suppose the Polaroid collab makes some sense given that a core mechanic and plot device revolves around photography. The Doc Martens though?...
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  • Red Dead Redemption PC Port Teased by PlayStation

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-13-2024, 07:09 PM
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    Red Dead Redemption PC Port Teased by PlayStation

    It's only taken 14 years...

    A PC port of Red Dead Redemption might actually be coming soon. According to a PlayStation Store listing, Red Dead Redemption is claimed to be "now on PC."

    That may be true in some other dimension, but it certainly doesn't apply to ours. The PlayStation Page was "fixed" a short while later but not before the "now on PC" part was shared far and wide across these series of tubes. The little mistake by PlayStation...
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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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