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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's Summer Showcase of Summer Showcases is Live

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    • Published: 06-06-2024, 04:12 PM
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    Steam's Summer Showcase of Summer Showcases is Live

    Plus it's almost time for a new Steam Next Fest.

    Valve kicked off Steam's Summer Showcase of Summer Showcases today. As you can tell by the descriptive title, this will be a page where you can see information on all of the event coming up in the next week.

    The landing page includes details on things like the Summer Game Fest, PC Gaming Show, Latin American Games Showcase, Women-Led Games, Wholesome Direct, Xbox Games Showcase, and even a new Steam Next Fest (which begins...
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  • Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand Announced

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    • Published: 06-06-2024, 02:32 PM
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    Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand Announced

    This update is being billed as a "major content overhaul."

    Focus Entertainment and Deck13 Interactive just announced the Reign of Sand content update for Atlas Fallen. On August 6, this free update for the action-RPG will offer new content for both solo and co-op play.

    The free Reign of Sand update also "overhauls a number of gameplay mechanics and core game features." These changes are in addition to the added content, improvements to pacing, and...
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  • Octopath Traveler Games Now Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass

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    • Published: 06-06-2024, 12:57 PM
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    Octopath Traveler Games Now Available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass

    Square Enix continues to make more games multi-platform.

    Last night, Square Enix quietly released Octopath Traveler on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. They also released Octopath Traveler 2 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. On top of those individual releases, both games are also now available to play through Game Pass on both PC and Xbox.

    Today's release is accompanied by a free update for Octopath Traveler 2 on all platforms where the game is and was already available....
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  • Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is Now Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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    • Published: 06-06-2024, 12:25 PM
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    Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is Now Dragon Age: The Veilguard

    A big reveal is coming next week.

    Just yesterday, a couple of insiders said that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf had a new name and that new name would presumably be revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.

    Today, BioWare just up and told the world the new name for Dreadwolf. That new name for Dragon Age 4 is Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

    The new name announcement comes with word that BioWare will treat everyone to the first official gameplay reveal on Tuesday,...
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  • Next Dragon Age Game is Reportedly No Longer Called Dreadwolf

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    • Published: 06-05-2024, 06:40 PM
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    Next Dragon Age Game is Reportedly No Longer Called Dreadwolf

    The new name for Dragon Age 4 could be revealed during the Xbox Showcase.

    Industry insider and Giant Bomb member Jeff Grubb, made a somewhat cryptic statement earlier today during the Kinda Funny Gamescast. At one point during the show, Grubb says that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf will not be at the Xbox Games Showcase but that Dragon Age will be.

    Specifically, Grubb said that "Dragon Age: Dreadwolf won't be at the Microsoft show. Dragon Age, though, will be." Fans...
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  • Bungie Apologizes for Destiny 2: The Final Shape Launch Server Issues

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    • Published: 06-05-2024, 05:11 PM
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    Bungie Apologizes for Destiny 2: The Final Shape Launch Server Issues

    Server issues hindered players for nearly the entire launch day.

    Bungie was rather busy yesterday trying to get their servers under control for the launch of Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion. What should have been a highlight for players that have been with the franchise for a decade, instead ended up being a frustrating experience full of technical woes.

    Bungie rolled out various server-side fixes throughout the day, though very little seemed to actually work until...
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  • Rumor: The Last of Us Part 2 for PC is Complete but Unreleased

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    • Published: 06-05-2024, 03:16 PM
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    Rumor: The Last of Us Part 2 for PC is Complete but Unreleased

    May have been held back to release alongside Season 2 of the TV show.

    A new report from reliable leaker billbil-kun says that the PC version of The Last of Us Part 2 is coming. Not only will the sequel be released on PC but development on this port was apparently completely since "at least November 2023."

    Their report says that The Last of Us Part 2 was in development for PC since at least 2021. Development on the game allegedly wrapped up in November 2023...
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  • IKEA Offering Over $16 per Hour to Serve Virtual Customers in Roblox

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    • Published: 06-05-2024, 02:43 PM
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    IKEA Offering Over $16 per Hour to Serve Virtual Customers in Roblox

    There will be 10 paid positions offered to applicants.

    The store chain known for their furniture with funny names and their meatballs, IKEA, will soon put real people to work for real money inside of a virtual world. IKEA plans to hire about 10 people to work in "IKEA's virtual universe" inside of Roblox.

    The Co-Worker Game, as IKEA calls it, will let you experience what it's like to work at IKEA, just virtually. There will be only a limited number of paid...
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  • Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds Expansion to Offer Personal Homes

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    • Published: 06-04-2024, 05:18 PM
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    Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds Expansion to Offer Personal Homes

    Spears, player homes, and more coming this August.

    NCSoft and ArenaNet just announced a new expansion for Guild Wars 2. Due to arrive on August 20th, Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will bring with it a fresh year of new story content and additional content updates.

    Players of the MMO will travel to the Isles of Janthir, a location "carefully guarded by the wizards of the Astral Ward." Players will "explore, fight, and learn more about the mysteries of Tyria's...
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  • Destiny 2: The Final Shape is Now Available

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    • Published: 06-04-2024, 03:13 PM
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    Destiny 2: The Final Shape is Now Available

    The final chapter that started with Destiny 1 begins today.

    Technically Destiny 2: The Final Shape is now available. As for whether or not you can actually log in and play at this specific moment in time is a bit more iffy.

    Bungie just released the beginning of the end. With today's release of The Final Shape expansion, the final chapter of Destiny 2's "Light & Darkness Saga" is here. This is the overarching story of Destiny that began back in the first...
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  • Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Adaptation Coming to Amazon Prime Video in October

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-03-2024, 10:35 PM
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    Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Adaptation Coming to Amazon Prime Video in October

    The six-episode series comes to Prime Video starting October 25.

    I am trying my best to maintain my composure while writing this but DAMN if I'm not extremely excited at the news that Amazon's Prime Video will release Like a Dragon: Yakuza starting this October. This is a live-action adaptation of Sega's Like a Dragon/Yakuza franchise.

    This "crime-suspense-action series" is directed by Masaharu Take and Kengo Takimoto. It will star Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma...
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  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Now Available

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    • Published: 06-03-2024, 04:59 PM
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    The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Now Available

    Another 30 hours of main quest content await you.

    The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road is now available on PC and Mac. This new chapter offers "30 hours of main quest content" all set in the new area of West Weald. There is a new Scribing system to learn, new stories outside of the main quest, and a new Daedric Prince.

    The new Scribing system will let players craft and customize their abilities to better fit their playstyles. The new area, West Weald, borders...
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  • Riven Comes to PC and Quest on June 25

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    • Published: 06-03-2024, 01:28 PM
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    Riven Comes to PC and Quest on June 25

    Flat screen or VR, the choice is yours.

    Cyan Worlds announced that their Riven remake will be released on Windows, Macs, and virtual reality devices on June 25. The release will be through Steam, GOG, Mac App Store, and the Meta Quest storefront for a price of $34.99 (not including special launch discounts).

    Riven is a "from-the-ground-up and expanded remake of the 1997" title, Riven: The Sequel to Myst. This release includes updated visuals, enhanced gameplay...
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  • PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter Costs $60 and Comes with Major Drawbacks

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    • Published: 06-03-2024, 12:51 PM
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    PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter Costs $60 and Comes with Major Drawbacks

    Most of the headset's enhanced features won't work on PC.

    Sony revealed just how PlayStation VR2 owners will get to use their fancy hardware on PC today. The company's official method for using a PS VR2 headset on PC will require a $59.99 PlayStation VR2 PC adapter. This adapter will be sold at select retailers and directly from PlayStation.

    The PlayStation VR2 PC adapter is expected to start rolling out on August 7th. In addition to this $60 adapter, you will also need...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Official Mod Support Arrives in September, Alpha Begins Today

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    • Published: 06-03-2024, 11:49 AM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Official Mod Support Arrives in September, Alpha Begins Today

    It's time to see if the community can cook up stuff even more wild than Larian.

    Official modding support for Baldur's Gate 3 will arrive this September. That month is when the next major update for Baldur's Gate 3 will be released and with it will come the "officially sanctioned toolkit for giving Lae'zel a mullet."

    The Baldur's Gate 3 Toolkit is available for testing right now. Assuming all goes well, it will be officially released as part of Patch 7 in September....
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