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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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  • Sleight of Hand Announced

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    • Published: 03-06-2024, 07:11 PM
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    Sleight of Hand Announced

    An occult noir stealth sim with cards.

    Sleight of Hand is an upcoming thid-person occult noir stealth sim that also has plenty of card slinging. This looks to be a pretty big spin on the phrase "card battle game." RiffRaff Games is the studio behind this one and they're aiming to release Sleight of Hand on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass in 2025.

    As Lady Luck (voiced by Debi Mae West, aka Meryl from Metal Gear Solid) you are a former occult detective that...
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  • Winter Survival Enters Steam Early Access

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    • Published: 03-06-2024, 06:43 PM
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    Winter Survival Enters Steam Early Access

    Test your survival skills and sanity.

    Winter Survival will task players with testing their survival skills as well as their sanity in this new story-driven survival game from Drago entertainment. This title is available today on PC through Steam Early Access for $24.99. ...
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  • Rooster Teeth Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-06-2024, 06:09 PM
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    Rooster Teeth Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery

    The Roost Podcast Network will continue on for now.

    Rooster Teeth would have been celebrating its 21st birthday in just under a month. The company that brought us Red vs. Blue, Achievement Hunter, and numerous shows and films is officially being closed by Warner Bros. Discovery. The news broke earlier in the day on March 6, 2024.

    Rooster Teeth began operations on April 1, 2003 by Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum, Geoff Ramsey, Jason Saldana, Gus Sorola, and Joel Heyman. Over...
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  • Frostpunk 2 Hits Steam and PC Game Pass July 25

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    • Published: 03-06-2024, 05:09 PM
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    Frostpunk 2 Hits Steam and PC Game Pass July 25

    A Deluxe edition grants access to the beta in April.

    11 bit studios announced that Frostpunk 2 is out on July 25 on PC as well as being a day one release on PC Game Pass. In addition, a Digital Deluxe edition is available for pre-order that grants access to a seven-day long Sandbox mode beta in April.

    The base game is $44.99 while the Digital Deluxe is $74.99. The Steam version of the Digital Deluxe will be discounted by 10%. A console and Xbox Game Pass release will happen later. ...
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  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Gameplay Reveal

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    • Published: 03-06-2024, 04:53 PM
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    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Gameplay Reveal

    Build a small army by day. Defend your outposts at night.

    Capcom showed off gameplay for thee upcoming Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. This is an upcoming single-player action title that blends together tactical elements with combat. It's expected to be out later this year for Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. ...
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  • The Alters Gameplay Reveal

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    • Published: 03-06-2024, 04:07 PM
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    The Alters Gameplay Reveal

    It's a party and you, you, you, and only you are invited.

    11 bit studios just shared a first ever look at the gameplay for their upcoming sci-fi game The Alters. Not only did they share a new gameplay video today at the Xbox Showcase, they also revealed that The Alters will hit Game Pass for PC and Xbox when it launches later this year.

    The new video shows us a first look at Jan Dolski's quest as they try to "escape a perilous planet while searching for the answer...
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  • Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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    • Published: 03-06-2024, 02:43 PM
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    Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Gameplay Reveal Trailer

    From the Xbox Partner Preview Showcase.

    A new gameplay trailer for the action-adventure platformer Tales of Kenzera: ZAU was shown today at the latest Xbox Partner Preview Showcase. This trailer shows new gameplay footage of the main character, Zau, and their journey through the lands of Kenzera.

    Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is out April 23 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC for $19.99. ...
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  • Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Coming to PC on May 16

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    • Published: 03-06-2024, 02:32 PM
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    Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Coming to PC on May 16

    Nixxes is leading development on this PC port.

    Nixxes is handling another PC port of a well received PlayStation title. This time they are bringing Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut to PC. This release was just announced through the PlayStation Blog today and was given a release date of May 16th.

    The PC version of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut includes the full game, the Iki Island expansion, and the cooperative online multiplayer Legends mode. Nixxes...
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  • Horizon Forbidden West PC Specs and Features

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    • Published: 03-05-2024, 05:05 PM
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    Horizon Forbidden West PC Specs and Features

    You'll need a more powerful rig than you did for Horizon Zero Dawn.

    Nixxes and Guerrilla Games just detailed the PC system requirements for the upcoming release of Horizon Forbidden West. This PC release of the game is out on March 21 and also includes the Burning Shores DLC along with some other bonus content

    Nixxes offers up a little chart showing a range of hardware and what you can realistically hope to achieve in terms of resolution, framerate, and quality across...
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  • Plumbers Don't Wear Ties: Definitive Edition Out Now

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    • Published: 03-05-2024, 01:24 PM
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    Plumbers Don't Wear Ties: Definitive Edition Out Now

    "One of the worst games ever released" is available now on modern consoles.

    Limited Run Games just announced the release of Plumbers Don't Wear Ties: Definitive Edition. Today's release is live now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The PC release is still coming but that specific release date will be announced "at a later date."

    Plumbers Don't Wear Ties is billed as a "romantic comedy" visual novel style game that is...
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  • Yuzu Developers to Pay Nintendo $2.4 Million as Part of Settlement Agreement

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-04-2024, 07:49 PM
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    Yuzu Developers to Pay Nintendo $2.4 Million as Part of Settlement Agreement

    Yuzu also ordered to shut down all operations.

    The developers behind the Switch emulator, Yuzu, have agreed to pay Nintendo $2.4 million in damages. This settlement, along with other stipulations, was agreed upon by the creators of Yuzu, Tropic Haze, after Nintendo sued them in late February.

    The lawsuit claimed that Tropic Haze "primarily designed" Yuzu to bypass several layers of Switch encryption in order to play Nintendo games. Furthermore, Nintendo alleged...
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  • Ransomware Group Admits They Lied About Epic Games Hack

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-04-2024, 07:14 PM
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    Ransomware Group Admits They Lied About Epic Games Hack

    The group lied, and may still be lying now.

    The so-called Mogilevich ransomware group who claims to have hacked Epic Games out of 189GB, now admits that they made it all up. They lied. They never hacked into Epic Games and apparently aren't even a ransomware group, but rather "professional fraudsters." They lied about databases listed in a blog they put up in order to "build meticulously our new trafficking of victims to scam."

    A spokesperson for...
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  • Sci-fi RPG 'Dark Sky' is Coming Soon

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-04-2024, 06:08 PM
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    Sci-fi RPG 'Dark Sky' is Coming Soon

    From former Riot and Wargaming devs.
    Dark Sky (not the old mobile weather app) is a turn-based sci-fi RPG that will launch on PC in Q3 2024. It is developed by Ganymede Games, a studio founded by former Riot and Wargaming developers. Players can try a demo of Dark Sky during the Steam Deckbuilder Fest, which runs from March 25 to April 1. The game will be available on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
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    Check out the latest trailer for Dark Sky, which you can watch right here,...
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  • The Thaumaturge Out Now on PC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-04-2024, 04:58 PM
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    The Thaumaturge Out Now on PC

    A release on consoles is happening later this year.

    The Thaumaturge is a new isometric RPG that says it "blends a gripping narrative with morally ambiguous choices and a meaningful theme." You will play as Wiktor Szulski, a "gifted yet tormented thaumaturge, as he traverses the complex tapestry of early 20th-century Warsaw."

    Today's release is only for the PC, but a console release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is coming later this year. The...
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  • No Rest for the Wicked Enters Early Access on April 18

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-01-2024, 02:39 PM
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    No Rest for the Wicked Enters Early Access on April 18

    From the studio that brought you the Ori games.
    No Rest for the Wicked is a new take on the action RPG genre from Moon Studios and Private Division. Moon Studios is perhaps best known for bringing the world Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

    During a new developer livestream, Moon Studios announced that No Rest for the Wicked will launch into Early Access on Steam on April 18, 2024. In addition to this release date reveal, the developers took players...
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