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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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  • Act 2 of Destiny 2: Echoes is Now Available

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    • Published: 07-16-2024, 03:08 PM
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    Act 2 of Destiny 2: Echoes is Now Available

    The second act is available now alongside a new title update.

    The second Act for Destiny 2: Echoes is now available. Echoes is the name of the first ever Episode for Destiny 2, and Episodes are the replacement for Seasons within Destiny 2. It's a little complicated but all you need to know is that new content is available right now for Destiny 2 players. Horray!

    Act 2 of Destiny 2: Echoes adds in new Battlegrounds activities, two new weapons, one reprised weapon, five...
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  • Dead by Daylight Adds Cross-Progression, Lara Croft, and 2v8 Mode

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    • Published: 07-16-2024, 02:20 PM
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    Dead by Daylight Adds Cross-Progression, Lara Croft, and 2v8 Mode

    The Tomb Raider is available now but other content arrives soon.

    Right now, players and fans of Dead by Daylight can pick up the new survivor, Lara Croft. You may recognize Croft from her appearances in games such as Brawlhalla, Astro's Playroom, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and Fortnite. She also starred in a couple of her own games at some point.

    Croft is available in Dead by Daylight right now, but there is more to come for the asymmetrical multiplayer title. On July...
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  • Milk Loving Boss Added to The Outlast Trials in Newest Update

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    • Published: 07-16-2024, 01:50 PM
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    Milk Loving Boss Added to The Outlast Trials in Newest Update

    Meet Franco Barbi.

    The latest major update for The Outlast Trials is now available today. This update, entitled Project Lupara, adds in an all-new villain: The milk-loving mobster known as Franco Barbi. This will be the first villain in the game that wields a gun, specifically it's a sawed-off shotgun. As is the case with guns, this means that Barbi can hit you from afar and could alter how you play the game.

    Also new in today's update is a new map. The Docks features...
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  • Visual Effects Company Axis Studios Goes into Administration, 162 Now Without Jobs

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    • Published: 07-16-2024, 12:39 PM
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    Visual Effects Company Axis Studios Goes into Administration, 162 Now Without Jobs

    Another studio has been hit hard by layoffs.

    Axis Studios, a visual effects company that has ties to several popular games, has gone into administration. The company has reportedly suffered from "severe cash flow problems" and has had to layoff 162 employees.

    This report comes directly from the BBC, who notes that the cash flow woes come from a decline in the number of active projects and rising labor costs. The company saw a surge in work demand during the...
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  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review

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    • Published: 07-15-2024, 05:34 PM
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    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review

    It's more Elden Ring but with boss encounters turned up to 11.

    Just as Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree unceremoniously thrusts you right into the new DLC, so too shall this review thrust you all straight into what I think of the only expansion for my 2022 game of the year. I do not think that Shadow of the Erdtree is a perfect piece of content. It pales in comparison to the base Elden Ring experience, but not by much. The exploration and sense of discovery do carry over from the...
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  • Teamfight Tactics: Magic n' Mayhem First Look

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    • Published: 07-15-2024, 02:51 PM
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    Teamfight Tactics: Magic n' Mayhem First Look

    The 12th game transformation arrives later this month.

    Prepare to enter the Magitorium, a "castle of curiosities where limitless magic meets boundless imagination." This will happen when the Magic n' Mayhem update for Teamfight Tactics is released on July 31, 2024.

    This will be a free update for all players and the 12th major update for the strategy title. This update will add in some champions from other Riot Games titles. You've got Norraa from Legends of...
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  • New Halo Projects Reportedly Outsourced as 343 Industries is Downsized

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    • Published: 07-15-2024, 12:48 PM
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    New Halo Projects Reportedly Outsourced as 343 Industries is Downsized

    New information shared by reliable leaker.

    A source familiar with Halo and Halo development, BathrobeCast on Twitter, shared new information on the "state of 343 Industries." In a brief write-up on Twitter, BathrobeCast says that not only has 343 Industries been hugely downsized but that they are now mostly overseeing development done by outside studios.

    In short, BathrobeCast says that there are now fewer than 280 employees at 343 Industries. This figure comes...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Void Shadows Delayed

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    • Published: 07-11-2024, 09:52 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Void Shadows Delayed

    The expansion is pushed back by about six weeks.

    This week has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Warhammer 40,000 fans. First we learned that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 went gold and is on track for release on September 9th. Today, we learn that the Void Shadows expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has been delayed from August 8 to September 24.

    The reason given from Owlcat Games basically boils down to them just wanting more time to polish the content...
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  • GreedFall 2 Early Access in September

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    • Published: 07-11-2024, 09:37 PM
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    GreedFall 2 Early Access in September

    It arrives just in time for fall.

    The Early Access for GreedFall 2: The Dying World will begin in the month in which fall begins. Specifically, Early Access begins on September 24, which just happens to be two days after the start of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere. Funny how that worked out.

    The narrative RPG will let players of the Early Access "discover the first chapters of the main quest." It will also let players explore a few different regions:...
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  • Planet Coaster 2 Wants to Make You Wet

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    • Published: 07-11-2024, 03:56 PM
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    Planet Coaster 2 Wants to Make You Wet

    It's time to get a little moist.

    Frontier Developments announced Planet Coaster 2. This is a follow-up to their 2016 title that let you build the theme park of your dreams. Planet Coaster 2 aims to up the ante a bit by adding in all new water park attractions and rides.

    Today's reveal shows some pre-alpha engine footage of these new water park activities. We get quick looks at things like a big pool where visitors can float about and a big waterslide. Frontier Developments...
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  • World War Z: Aftermath Travels to Arizona in New DLC

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    • Published: 07-11-2024, 01:47 PM
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    World War Z: Aftermath Travels to Arizona in New DLC

    A new location for the Horde Mode XL.

    The new "Battle of Arizona" update is now freely available to all players of World War Z: Aftermath. This new update adds a new map for the game's Horde Mode XL and is playable right now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

    The new map is set in an abandoned military museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Also released today is the new Desert Defenders Weapons Pack. This paid content adds a...
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  • Dozens Upset to Hear of Suicide Squad Season 2 Delay

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-10-2024, 05:56 PM
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    Dozens Upset to Hear of Suicide Squad Season 2 Delay

    For the handful of people still playing.

    Some more bad news today for fans of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Today, the official account posted on Twitter that Season 2 for the game has been delayed.

    The new date for Season 2 is now July 25th. The original date that Season 2 was supposed to begin was July 11th. Undoubtedly, the news is hitting the few hundred people still playing Suicide Squad (at least through Steam).

    Amusingly, the Steam player...
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  • NBA 2K25 to Finally be the 'New-gen' Version on PC

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    • Published: 07-10-2024, 05:14 PM
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    NBA 2K25 to Finally be the 'New-gen' Version on PC

    It's about time.

    NBA 2K25 will finally be the "new-gen" version when it releases on PC this September. This marks the first time that the PC version will be feature equivalent to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.

    NBA 2K25 is slated to be out on September 6, 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The standard cover will feature Boston Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum with Las Vegas Aces Forward A'ja...
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  • Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is Back! ... In a new Graphic Novel

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-10-2024, 03:46 PM
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    Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is Back! ... In a new Graphic Novel

    Yeah, I know. I felt the same way too when I read my email.

    Crystal Dynamics hasn't forgotten about the Legacy of Kain franchise. At least, it seems like some of them there haven't forgotten about it. I just saw in my inbox that there's some new Legacy of Kain content coming, but it's probably not what anybody reading this gaming focused site wanted nor expected.

    A new graphic novel based on Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was just announced. This is a prequel and is entitled...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has Gone Gold

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    • Published: 07-10-2024, 01:16 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has Gone Gold

    The game is complete.

    Focus Entertainment took to Twitter to announce that development is complete on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The Saber Interactive developed third-person shooter is now officially complete and on track for release on September 9.

    Not much more on this one. You can pre-order the game or not. You do you.

    Included below is the recent-ish gameplay trailer that went up a couple of weeks back if you want to watch that again or missed...
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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
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