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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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  • Xbox Game Pass Price Increase and New 'Standard' Tier is Coming

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-09-2024, 05:57 PM
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    Xbox Game Pass Price Increase and New 'Standard' Tier is Coming

    The long-suggested price increase is here.

    There are some major changes coming to Game Pass, some of which may already be live by the time you read this article. According to a fresh report from Jez Corden at Windows Central, Microsoft is making sweeping changes to the various Game Pass tiers, their prices, names, and even adding in an entirely new base tier.

    First, there will be a new tier added to the Game Pass lineup. This tier will be called "Standard"...
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  • Hi-Rez Studios Updates Rogue Company Just to Remove Dr Disrespect Content

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    • Published: 07-09-2024, 04:08 PM
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    Hi-Rez Studios Updates Rogue Company Just to Remove Dr Disrespect Content

    Will offer players in-game currency as compensation.

    Rogue Company, a game that hasn't seen a major update since 2023, just pulled all Dr Disrespect content. The studio says that they will provide "full Rogue Buck refunds to any impacted account this week."

    This update to Rogue Company comes just a week after Herschel "Guy" Beahm, better known as Dr Disrespect, freely admitted to the world that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor in 2017. The...
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  • Bungie Previews New Content Coming in Act 2 of Destiny 2 Episode Echoes

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-09-2024, 02:18 PM
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    Bungie Previews New Content Coming in Act 2 of Destiny 2 Episode Echoes

    Plus a recap of what happened in Act 1.

    July 16th will be the date that the second act of Destiny 2's Episode Echoes will be released by Bungie. This will continue the story that kicked off on June 11 when players began investigating some mysterious events taking place on Nessus.

    During a livestream today, Bungie shared a decently sized recap of the events that transpired in Act 1. Obviously, if you haven't yet finished Act 1 you should avoid this recap until you're...
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  • Fallout London Nears the Finish Line

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-08-2024, 05:49 PM
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    Fallout London Nears the Finish Line

    After years of development and setbacks, the mod is almost here.

    Fallout London, the total conversion mod for Fallout 4, is very nearly ready for release. The latest news says that the team is basically waiting for the green light from GOG.

    The release comes after several years in development from a dedicated team along with a handful of unfortunate delays. The latest delay came when Bethesda released a couple of updates for Fallout 4 in late April. The "next-gen"...
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  • More Trouble for Cities Skylines 2

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    • Published: 07-08-2024, 03:56 PM
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    More Trouble for Cities Skylines 2

    An indefinite delay for consoles.

    Paradox announced that Cities: Skylines 2, a game which has had constant struggles since its release on PC, may not hit consoles anytime soon. It could be a very, very long wait for console players that were looking forward to the game.

    The publisher says that the console version of Cities: Skylines 2 has been delayed indefinitely. The console version still isn't quite there yet but the team is making "slow but steady progress."...
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  • Whataburger Tournament Hits Fortnite

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-08-2024, 03:15 PM
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    Whataburger Tournament Hits Fortnite

    This whole event will include a special map and tournament.

    The burger chain Whataburger is headed to Fortnite in a special "Breakfast in Bedwars" event. This event will offer players a special, custom map to play along with a tournament. This tournament is offering everyone an opportunity to win $25,000 in cash prizes.

    The event runs from July 8 through July 15. Anybody aged 13 and older can participate in this tournament. All you need to do is "post...
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  • Gothic, Risen, and Elex Developer Piranha Bytes Shut Down by Embracer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-08-2024, 02:28 PM
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    Gothic, Risen, and Elex Developer Piranha Bytes Shut Down by Embracer

    Closed after 27 years of making games.

    Embracer's reign of terror continues this week with word that Piranha Bytes has been shut down. Founded in 1997, Piranha Bytes has created and developed fantasy RPG games such as Gothic and Risen. Lately, they were the studio behind the two sci-fi RPG Elex titles.

    The German media outlet GameStar reports that Piranha Bytes was shuttered at the end of June. Piranha Bytes joins several other notable studio closures made by Embracer....
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  • Battlefield 2042 is Getting Some Dead Space Content

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-03-2024, 03:23 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 is Getting Some Dead Space Content

    An unexpected crossover.

    On Tuesday, July 9 through Tuesday, July 16 a crossover event will see Dead Space invading Battlefield 2042. For that limited time, Outbreak will be a featured game mode and players will also be able to get some Dead Space themed cosmetic items.

    In Outbreak, squads will go up against AI controlled foes while trying to escape from the Boreas lab.

    There will be free rewards that you can unlock during the event. These include a new...
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  • Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader - Void Shadows DLC in August

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    • Published: 07-03-2024, 12:37 PM
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    Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader - Void Shadows DLC in August

    The first DLC for this CRPG.

    The first DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is set to arrive on August 8, 2024. Void Shadows will offer 15 hours of new gameplay, a new romanceable companion, and content that is fully integrated into the game's main story.

    Players will enter the "depths of their voidship" in a story that will find them facing new enemies, meeting a new companion and crew members, and exploring new locations. New voidship upgrades are also...
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  • Crime Boss: Rockay City Steam Review

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-02-2024, 03:16 PM
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    Crime Boss: Rockay City Steam Review

    A decent payday.

    INGAME Studios has been hard at work since Crime Boss: Rockay City was released in March 2023. The game reviewed rather poorly during its 2023 debut and you can tell INGAME took the player and reviewer criticisms to heart. Since that release, the studio has released several major updates for Crime Boss ahead of its June 18, 2024 release on Steam. Crime Boss initially appears to outsiders as a game much akin to the Payday titles. That is, you would think that it's a...
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  • Poll: Favorite Sega Console?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-02-2024, 02:58 PM
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    Poll: Favorite Sega Console?

    4
    Master System
    0%
    0
    Mega Drive / Genesis
    50.00%
    2
    Game Gear
    0%
    0
    Sega Saturn
    0%
    0
    Dreamcast
    50.00%
    2

    The poll is expired.

    SEGA!

    Sega hasn't been in the console making business for a while now but they used to be one of the major competitors to Nintendo. Just wondering: What is your favorite Sega console?
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  • The First Descendant is Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-02-2024, 11:23 AM
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    The First Descendant is Now Available

    Warframe + Destiny + Nexon = The First Descendant

    Nexon just released The First Descendant today for PlayStation, Xbox, PC via Steam, and on Nvidia GeForce Now. This is a third-person, free-to-play looter shooter that offers cross-play between platforms.

    Players will fight off tons of alien baddies as they try to help humanity survive and protect the land of Ingris. Players can go at it alone or team up with others in online co-op.



    As this...
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  • Capcom NEXT: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Details, New Resident Evil, Free Demos, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2024, 06:30 PM
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    Capcom NEXT: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Details, New Resident Evil, Free Demos, and More

    Pre-orders for Dead Rising are live right now.

    Capcom NEXT just came to an end where the studio revealed fresh details and information on a handful of new and upcoming releases. We heard and saw more on Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster this evening, along with word that pre-orders are now available. We also have a quick word about demos for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Dragon's Dogma 2. We also have information on the iOS release of Resident Evil 7 and we found out who will ...
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  • Next Crazy Taxi to be a Multiplayer Online Game in a Big Open World

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2024, 04:11 PM
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    Next Crazy Taxi to be a Multiplayer Online Game in a Big Open World

    This won't be the Crazy Taxi you knew and loved.

    Instead of being a single player title, the next Crazy Taxi from Sega may be an online multiplayer game set in a big open-world environment. This is according to a new video Sega put out where they talk about the upcoming title and provided a few looks at several game modes, vehicles, and visuals.

    In the video, the team says there have been a few difficulties in moving from a single-player game to a live-service multiplayer...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Developer Diary

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2024, 01:05 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Developer Diary

    Plus the beta has been canceled.

    Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment released a new developer diary video for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This video takes you behind the scenes into some of the work that is going into the creation of this third-person action shooter.

    The video features a look at Clive Standen in his role as Lieutenant Titus. We also get a look at the work going into the game's art, general development, and QA testing.

    Pre-orders...
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    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...
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