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Massive Steam Leak Spoils Story and Achievements for Dozens of Games, Some of Which are Not Even Announced

Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!

In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.

The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
 

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...
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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

    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

    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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  • Steam Sets a New Concurrent User Record Yet Again

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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Monthly Poll

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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%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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