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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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  • Steam Sets a New Concurrent User Record Yet Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2024, 12:03 PM
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    Steam Sets a New Concurrent User Record Yet Again

    That's a big number.

    Steam saw another record high this weekend for concurrent players online. On Sunday June 30, 2024, Steam saw a peak concurrent player count of 36,927,213 right around 1PM ET. This high is no doubt at least partially fueled by the Steam Summer Sale that kicked off earlier in the week.

    SteamDB reports that the peak hit a high of 36,928,521 for concurrent players on Sunday. The difference between SteamDB's peak and Valve's own peak reporting could be...
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  • Medieval Dynasty Receives Co-op and Crossplay Update Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-28-2024, 12:43 PM
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    Medieval Dynasty Receives Co-op and Crossplay Update Today

    Get medieval with a pal.

    The new co-op mode promised for Medieval Dynasty was just added to the game today. Render Cube and Toplitz Productions not only offer up a new co-op mode to players, but it also brings a new Oxbow map and character creator. This update should be available now for players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG.

    Today's addition of co-op play also comes with the bonus of crossplay, allowing Xbox and PlayStation...
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  • Super Battle Polycars Enters Steam Early Access

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-28-2024, 11:45 AM
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    Super Battle Polycars Enters Steam Early Access

    Twisted metal.

    A new vehicle combat game has entered the fray today. Super Battle Polycars is now available in Steam Early Access. Today's release offers players an old-school vehicle combat game with a bit of a MOBA sprinkled on top for good measure.

    There are solo and multiplayer modes included in the early release. There is the MOVA mode, or "Massive Online Vehicle Arena" for you non-nerds, and a Deathmatch mode. All modes support both solo queue and Free-for-All...
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  • Pre-Launch Details Shared for The First Descendant

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    • Published: 06-27-2024, 04:21 PM
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    Pre-Launch Details Shared for The First Descendant

    Plus new videos to whet your appetite.

    Nexon and Nexon Games shared a new look at The First Descendant, their upcoming free-to-play third-person looter shooter. Today's latest look includes details on pre-launch preparations for the game as well as the latest in their Dev Talk series with creative director Joo Minsok, producer Lee Beom-jun, and more talk about new game details and share never before seen footage.

    First up, Nexon says that a pre-load for The First Descendant...
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  • A Visually Enhanced Release of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Arrives August 1

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-27-2024, 02:44 PM
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    A Visually Enhanced Release of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Arrives August 1

    New visual enhancements, a new Boba Fett skin, and more.

    Aspyr just announced Star Wars: Bounty Hunter will get an updated release on PC and consoles. This release promises to bring everything you remembered about the 2002 game to a modern era of platforms with visual enhancements, improved textures, new dynamic lighting effects, and a new flashlight tool.

    Star Wars: Bounty Hunter will have a price of $19.99 and is currently available for pre-order with a 10% discount....
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  • Frostpunk 2 Delayed Until September 20th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-27-2024, 02:12 PM
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    Frostpunk 2 Delayed Until September 20th

    From July to September.

    The city builder known as Frostpunk 2 has been delayed. Originally slated to hit PC and Game Pass on July 25, 2024, Frostpunk 2 will instead now release on September 20, 2024.

    This delay comes after a Beta for the game landed in the hands of players. Design director on Frostpunk 2, Jakub Stokalski, explains that while the reception to the beta was very positive, they want to prioritize working on those things that "didn't quite land yet."...
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  • Deep Cuts Announced from Happy's Humble Burger Farm Devs

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    • Published: 06-26-2024, 05:01 PM
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    Deep Cuts Announced from Happy's Humble Burger Farm Devs

    A new "cinematic horror VR" game from the team that made burgers scary.

    Deep Cuts is an upcoming "cinematic horror VR rescue mission" game from Scythe Dev Team and tinyBuild. Scythe Dev Team is perhaps best known for Happy's Humble Burger Farm, a surprisingly great and unique horror title that came out in late 2021.

    This new horror title was revealed during the Upload VR Showcase event. It is expected to bring "blockbuster-inspired horror"...
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  • Steam Game Recording Announced, Beta Now Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-26-2024, 03:22 PM
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    Steam Game Recording Announced, Beta Now Live

    A new way to save and share gameplay recordings.

    Valve just announced Steam Game Recording, a new way to record, replay, and share clips from most any game you plan on Steam.

    Steam Game Recording was not only announced today but it is also useable right now. You can opt into the latest Steam beta client to try it out. Valve says you can choose either the "Steam Beta Update" or the "Steam Families Beta" to gain access to this new Game Recording feature....
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  • Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Announced

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    • Published: 06-26-2024, 02:32 PM
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    Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Announced

    Lookin' good, Frank.

    The photographer that has covered wars is back, but not with a sequel. Frank West and all his zombie slaying action is set to return in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Though being billed as a "remaster" the visual overhaul and other changes present even in the teaser trailer make it seem like a full remake of the original Dead Rising.

    No release date was provided in the first trailer, nor were any specific platforms. The original game made...
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  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Difficulty Adjusted in First Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-26-2024, 12:33 PM
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    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Difficulty Adjusted in First Update

    No fixes for the expansion's other issues were included.

    The first update for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree was just released today. This update is a calibration update, which means it's more about balance adjustments and does not include any bug fixes.

    The calibration update version 1.12.2 came out today and with it comes an adjustment that should make things a little easier on players for the first parts of the expansion. Specifically, FromSoftware adjusted the...
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  • Riven Remake Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-25-2024, 04:39 PM
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    Riven Remake Now Available

    Experience it in flatscreen or in VR for the first time.

    Riven: The Sequel to Myst has been remade. Today's release brings the classic 1997 title to a new era with updated visuals and features on top of a myriad of difficult puzzles. Today's release of Riven can be played in either a traditional (flatscreen) mode or in VR. It can be yours for under $35 via Steam, GOG, Mac App Store, or the Meta Store.

    If you liked Myst and never played Riven, you absolutely must play...
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  • Dr Disrespect Admits to Exchanging 'Inappropriate' Messages with a Minor

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-25-2024, 04:07 PM
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    Dr Disrespect Admits to Exchanging 'Inappropriate' Messages with a Minor

    And people are still defending him.

    Herschel "Guy" Beahm, also known as Dr Disrespect, just admitted to exchanging messages with a minor that "leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate." This admission comes directly from Beahm, who just posted a lengthy statement on Twitter.

    Beahm's statement comes in response to statements from former Twitch employees that claim Beahm was banned from Twitch after it was discovered he was sexting minors...
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  • Dark Fantasy FPS Graven Out Now on Consoles

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-25-2024, 12:31 PM
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    Dark Fantasy FPS Graven Out Now on Consoles

    Today's release joins the already existing PC release.

    Slipgate Ironworks released their dark-fantasy FPS, Graven, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S today. Today's release joins the already existing PC release. No matter where you buy it, Graven will set you back just $29.99.

    Armed with a staff and a journal, you will traverse evil-filled lands to make them a bit less evil. You will be able to spread fire, freeze rivers, charge up machines...
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  • Dr Disrespect Fired from Midnight Society Following Investigation Into Allegations He Sexted a Minor

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-24-2024, 05:02 PM
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    Dr Disrespect Fired from Midnight Society Following Investigation Into Allegations He Sexted a Minor

    Midnight Society terminated their relationship with Beahm.

    This weekend, two former Twitch employees came forward with information regarding the 2020 ban of Herschel "Guy" Beahm, better known by his online persona, Dr Disrespect. The sources claim that Beahm was banned from Twitch after he was found to be using Twitch's private messaging system to sext a minor and/or make plans to meet up with a minor at TwitchCon.

    In the years following his Twitch ban, Beahm...
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  • Steam Summer Sale Begins June 27

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-24-2024, 02:57 PM
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    Steam Summer Sale Begins June 27

    The Steam Deck is already on sale now.

    Valve says that the Steam Summer Sale 2024 will begin on June 27th at 10AM PT and run through to July 11th at 10AM PT. That's three weeks of discounts on (probably) most everything on Steam.

    We know how sales work by now. There's also going to be daily sticker drops "and all sorts of fun."

    Valve also passed along word that the Steam Deck LCD is also on sale. The sale on their portable PC is live right now...
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