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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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  • Co-op Looter Shooter The First Descendant Dated for July 2

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    • Published: 06-08-2024, 10:44 PM
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    Co-op Looter Shooter The First Descendant Dated for July 2

    The release date was revealed during a new cinematic trailer.

    A new look and a release date for co-op looter shooter, The First Descendant, was shared during Summer Game Fest. The new trailer was built with Unreal Engine 5 and is said to contain a blend of cinematics and gameplay.

    The new cinematic trailer shows off Descendants dropping in to fight various foes as well as meeting new allies. It shows off some of the game's co-op experiences, characters you will encounter,...
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  • No More Room in Hell 2 Announced

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    • Published: 06-07-2024, 07:38 PM
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    No More Room in Hell 2 Announced

    Yes, this is a sequel to the Half-Life 2 mod.

    The Chivalry 2 developers, Torn Banner Studios, announced No More Room in Hell 2 today. This is an upcoming eight-player co-op horror shooter that will be a full commercial release. It is a sequel to the popular 2011 Source mod, No More Room in Hell.

    Like the mod that came before it, No More Room in Hell 2 will have players coming together in an effort to survive "in a dynamic, endlessly replayable zombie apocalypse."...
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  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Summer Game Fest Trailer

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    • Published: 06-07-2024, 06:40 PM
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    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Summer Game Fest Trailer

    Introducing Father Godwin.

    A new trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was shared during Summer Game Fest. This new trailer features Father Godwin, "a debauched village priest. Godwin is the black sheep of a noble family - concealing a scarred warrior's soul beneath his cassock, he returns home to face his past while undergoing tests of his faith in the fires of war."

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is an upcoming open-world RPG from Warhorse Studio. The sequel...
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  • Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Announced, Coming in 2025

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    • Published: 06-07-2024, 06:16 PM
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    Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Announced, Coming in 2025

    Billed as a "revolution new chapter" for the strategy series.

    Sid Meier's Civilization 7 was announced at Summer Game Fest tonight. The new entry in the very long-running strategy series will be released in 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam. Civilization 7 is currently available to wishlist right now on some of these platforms.

    Today's reveal came via a new cinematic trailer...
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  • The Thing: Remastered Announced by Nightdive

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-07-2024, 03:35 PM
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    The Thing: Remastered Announced by Nightdive

    Who can you trust?

    Nightdive Studios just announced The Thing: Remastered. This is an upcoming updated release of the 2002 third-person survival horror game that is set after the events of John Carpenter's 1982 film, The Thing.

    As it's from Nightdive, you can expect the usual improvements to bring the game up to modern standards. These added features include antialiasing, per pixel lighting, 4K resolution, and support for up to 144 FPS.



    A specific...
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  • Crime Boss: Rockay City Steam Playtest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-07-2024, 03:13 PM
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    Crime Boss: Rockay City Steam Playtest is Live

    You can try before you buy.

    The dynamic duo of 505 Games and developer Ingame Studios just launched a playtest of Crime Boss: Rockay City on Steam. This playtest allows you to try out the game ahead of the full Steam release on June 18th. It also presumably gives the developers a chance to make sure all of their systems are working properly.

    If you recall, and even if you don't, Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 90s-era heist game that debuted on PC via the Epic Games Store...
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  • Studios Reportedly Pay Up to $550,000 per Trailer During Summer Game Fest

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    • Published: 06-06-2024, 05:56 PM
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    Studios Reportedly Pay Up to $550,000 per Trailer During Summer Game Fest

    That price nets you just two and a half minutes of airtime.

    Airing a new game trailer during the Summer Game Fest seems to be a very lucrative business deal for showrunner Geoff Keighley. According to interviews conducted with public relations companies and anonymous insiders, a single two and a half minute slot will cost a studio $550,000. ...
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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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