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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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  • Modern Warfare Remastered Sees Surge in Popularity from Upcoming Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Mod

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    • Published: 08-13-2024, 04:27 PM
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    Modern Warfare Remastered Sees Surge in Popularity from Upcoming Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Mod

    A fan mod will add MW2 multiplayer into the remaster of the first MW.

    An upcoming mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered will add in multiplayer content from 2009's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The upcoming release of the mod coupled with a 50% discount on Steam has pushed the now seven-year-old Modern Warfare Remastered into Steam's top seller list.

    The mod in question for Modern Warfare is called H2 Multiplayer Mod and what it does is add in Modern Warfare...
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  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem Announced

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    • Published: 08-13-2024, 03:06 PM
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    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem Announced

    Big stunts, even bigger tires.

    Another Hot Wheels video game is coming out soon. This time it's all about big trucks with giant wheels. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem will be released on October 18th for the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. You will try to stunt your way to victory in solo or local multiplayer modes.

    Different Monster Trucks will have different signature moves. You will attempt to pull off stunts across all sorts of "fantastical arenas."...
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  • Over 30 Minutes of Stalker 2 Gameplay and Developer Insight

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    • Published: 08-12-2024, 07:46 PM
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    Over 30 Minutes of Stalker 2 Gameplay and Developer Insight

    It's called S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl but I'm just calling it Stalker 2 from now on.

    A massive developer deep dive video for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl came out a short time ago today. In this video, the team at GSC Game World take you very behind the scenes on the development of the long-awaited sequel. Included in the 35-minute long video we get a fresh look at never before seen gameplay and plenty of insight from the team behind the game.

    One of the...
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  • Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Announced

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    • Published: 08-12-2024, 05:03 PM
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    Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Announced

    The planewalker returns in 2025.

    The Farm 51 announced Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, a sequel to their 2021 sci-fi FPS survival horror game, Chernobylite. The sequel will combine elements of open-world, with crafting, team management, base management, and enemy encounters similar to what fans enjoyed in the first title. At present, Farm 51 is hoping to have this sequel out some time in 2025.

    You assume the role of someone, a planewalker, that can traverse across parallel...
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  • Shadows of Doubt 1.0 Releases September 26

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    • Published: 08-12-2024, 01:14 PM
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    Shadows of Doubt 1.0 Releases September 26

    The full release of the detective sim is a month away.

    Shadows of Doubt is a detective sim from Fireshine Games and ColePowered Games that has been enjoying a nice success in Steam Early Access. If you have been waiting for the game's full release to pick it up, your wait is nearly over.

    On September 26, 2024 the 1.0 release of Shadows of Doubt will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A physical release of the game will also hit the console...
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  • Indie Horror Showcase Returns October 24

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    • Published: 08-12-2024, 11:19 AM
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    Indie Horror Showcase Returns October 24

    The event is once again hosted by DreadXP.

    This year's Indie Horror Showcase presented by DreadXP has been dated for October 24, 2024. This event will once again show off a variety of upcoming horror-related titles made from developers all around the globe.

    Last year's Indie Horror Showcase featured over 60 trailers and announcements. The live show pulled in over 50,000 viewers, with views of trailers exceeding 3 million after the show. Some of the big reveals at past...
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  • PUBG Publisher Krafton Acquires Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush

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    • Published: 08-11-2024, 08:15 PM
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    PUBG Publisher Krafton Acquires Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush

    Good news emerges in a sea of studio closures.

    Microsoft has come to an agreement with publishing studio Krafton Inc. that will not only save Tango Gameworks but also the Hi-Fi Rush IP. Krafton, known for publishing titles such as PUBG: Battlegrounds and The Callisto Protocol, fully acquires Tango Gameworks from Xbox as well as the full rights to Hi-Fi Rush.

    Tango Gameworks was just one of a few studios that suffered a closure under Xbox back in May 2024. It was at that...
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  • Remedy is Close to Recouping Alan Wake 2 Development Costs

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    • Published: 08-09-2024, 05:33 PM
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    Remedy is Close to Recouping Alan Wake 2 Development Costs

    The action-horror sequel sold 1.3 million units as of February.

    Remedy Entertainment says that they still have not yet recouped the costs associated with the development and marketing of Alan Wake 2. They're close, but it just hasn't happened yet.

    As of February 2024, Alan Wake 2 sold over 1.3 million copies. It's not clear how much higher that figure is here in August. Remedy's latest financial report, as relayed by wccftech.com, says that the studio is very close to...
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  • Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Extended Multiplayer Gameplay

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    • Published: 08-09-2024, 04:07 PM
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    Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Extended Multiplayer Gameplay

    A look at both the PvE and PvP multiplayer modes.

    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will include both PvE and PvP multiplayer game modes when it launches on September 9th (the 5th for those that spend more). This week, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive shared an extended look at both the Operations (PvE) and Eternal War (PvP) modes you can play at release.

    Both modes will let you choose between six different classes: Tactical, Assault, Vanguard, Bulwark, Sniper,...
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  • Slitterhead Shares a Single New Image

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    • Published: 08-09-2024, 01:58 PM
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    Slitterhead Shares a Single New Image

    A single image is all you are permitted.

    Bokeh Game Studio is continuing to work on their action-horror title Slitterhead. Though the game is scheduled for release on November 8, 2024, there hasn't been all that much shown off for the game just yet, and Bokeh seems keen to keep it that way. There was a trailer released in June but it's been fairly quiet since.

    Today, the studio released just a single new image from the game.

    To be fair, the studio also said...
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  • Doom Gets Re-Release with Online Multiplayer, New Content, and Mod Support

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-08-2024, 05:40 PM
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    Doom Gets Re-Release with Online Multiplayer, New Content, and Mod Support

    The re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-release.

    QuakeCon kicked off today and with it came a few new announcements and releases.

    First up is a new re-release for both DOOM and DOOM 2 by id Software. These games have been enhanced and combined into a single bundle. This new definitive edition, co-developed with Nightdive Studios, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

    The enhancements include...
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  • Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Physical Release Announced

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    • Published: 08-08-2024, 04:09 PM
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    Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Physical Release Announced

    A rarity these days.

    Physical releases of games seem to be a rarity these days. So it comes as a bit of a surprise when Capcom announced that Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will get a physical release and that it will be available starting on November 8.

    Capcom shared that the physical release will be for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The game will be released on PC as well, but it will be digital only for that platform. The PC release can be purchased through ...
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  • God of War Ragnarok PC Requires 190GB of Space

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    • Published: 08-08-2024, 03:23 PM
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    God of War Ragnarok PC Requires 190GB of Space

    PC requirements revealed.

    Sony's Santa Monica Studio just shared the PC system requirements for God of War Ragnarök. Things like the GPU, CPU, and RAM are all rather standard fare. However, it's the drive space requirement that may cause a little pause for some people.

    God of War Ragnarök requires at least 190GB of free space on a drive. There is a lot going on in Ragnarök, so the high size is somewhat understandable. Still, that's a good chunk of space to dedicate...
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  • The Borderlands Movie Officially Sucks

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-08-2024, 01:51 PM
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    The Borderlands Movie Officially Sucks

    The reviews are in and they're probably what most everyone expected.

    Sitting at a whopping 3% at Rotten Tomatoes, it's clear to see that nobody likes the Borderlands movie. Anybody who saw the any of the pre-release trailers more than likely saw this coming from a mile away.

    That 3% from Rotten Tomatoes includes 0 Fresh scores from top critics and just 1 Fresh score from all critics. It seems the only positive review came from someone that is a big fan of Cate Blanchett,...
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  • Meta Closes Ready at Dawn Four Years After Acquisition

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    • Published: 08-08-2024, 11:45 AM
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    Meta Closes Ready at Dawn Four Years After Acquisition

    The studio behind Lone Echo was just closed by Meta.

    Ready at Dawn was founded in 2003 and was just shuttered by Meta on August 7, 2024.

    The studio was responsible for several PlayStation titles such as the PlayStation Portable titles Daxter, God of War: Chains of Olympus, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta. The studio went on to develop the beautiful, but short, The Order: 1886 for the PlayStation 4.

    In 2017, Ready at Dawn released the VR exclusive title Lone...
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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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