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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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  • Elden Ring DLC Gameplay Reveal on February 21

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-20-2024, 07:27 PM
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    Elden Ring DLC Gameplay Reveal on February 21

    Will premiere after the new Nintendo Direct.

    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC gameplay will be revealed on February 21, 2024 at 7AM PT. Interestingly, this reveal is expected to take place shortly after the new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, which will run from 6AM until about 6:30AM PT.

    The premiere should show up in the embed YouTube video at the bottom. We'll probably also have a full news post up for it after it goes live as there will probably be additional...
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  • Get a Look at the Curious Cast of the Borderlands Movie

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-20-2024, 06:59 PM
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    Get a Look at the Curious Cast of the Borderlands Movie

    Every role just seems so miscast.

    Casting announcements for the Borderlands movie trickled out throughout early to mid-2021. Outside of a few silhouettes, we really didn't get a good look at what the cast actually looked like in character. That was true, at least until today.

    The media blitz for the Borderlands film looks like it's about to kick off. A few still images from the film came out today along with a movie poster and brief teaser trailer. A full trailer is...
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  • NieR's 2B Joins Cast of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

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    • Published: 02-20-2024, 03:37 PM
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    NieR's 2B Joins Cast of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

    This is now 2B's second fighting game appearance.

    The character of 2B from NieR: Automata sure does like making guest appearances in other games. Today, the YoRHa android was added to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Not only is this another 2B guest appearance, but it's also the second fighting game 2B has appeared in. The first was 2018's Soulcalibur 6.

    2B comes alongside the Version 1.21 update for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. This is the Arc System Works developed...
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  • Pre-orders Live for Chip's Challenge on Game Boy Advance

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-20-2024, 01:59 PM
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    Pre-orders Live for Chip's Challenge on Game Boy Advance

    Party like it's 1989, or maybe 2001...

    Pre-orders are now live for the physical, cartridge based release of Chip's Challenge for the Game Boy Advance.

    There are two flavors of Chip's Challenge you will be able to purchase. There is the "Cart Only" option which will get you just the physical copy of the game for $27.99. There is also the "Complete" option that includes the physical game, full box, and instruction manual for $44.99. It looks like the...
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  • Buckshot Roulette Coming to Steam in March

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    • Published: 02-20-2024, 01:29 PM
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    Buckshot Roulette Coming to Steam in March

    Would you like to play a game?

    The surprise indie hit is soon to blast its way onto Steam on March 15. Buckshot Roulette is a small game developed by Mike Klubnika that came out of nowhere and made a very big splash, especially with streamers. Thanks to a partnership with Critical Reflex, this spin on Russian roulette will get a fresh Steam release next month with a console release coming later this year.

    The premise is simple: Two enter but only one leaves. Instead...
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  • Helldivers 2 Devs to Begin Rolling Out Fixes to 'Most Serious Issues'

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-19-2024, 06:42 PM
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    Helldivers 2 Devs to Begin Rolling Out Fixes to 'Most Serious Issues'

    The fixes begin on February 20th.

    Arrowhead Game Studios say that they are releasing updates for Helldivers 2 starting on Tuesday, February 20 that will begin to address the "most serious problems" plaguing the game. The first update arrives on Tuesday but Arrowhead is quick to note that "no single update will solve all the issues."

    This is part of the announcement made via the Helldivers 2 Discord server. They continued on to say that they plan to...
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  • Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Set for February 21

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-19-2024, 05:53 PM
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    Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Set for February 21

    This will focus on Switch partners.

    Nintendo announces that a new Nintendo Direct will be held on February 21, 2024 at 6AM (PT). This Partner Showcase will feature about 25 minutes of information focused on Switch games that are coming in the first half of 2024 from publishing and development partners.

    There was no further information offered by Nintendo on what all this Nintendo Direct: partner Showcase will show off.

    The previous Nintendo Direct was held...
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  • The Still Unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed Until 2025

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    • Published: 02-19-2024, 05:18 PM
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    The Still Unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed Until 2025

    A delay for a console that hasn't even been officially announced yet.

    According to various reports, the Nintendo Switch 2 will now arrive in the "early months of 2025."

    Reports from Bloomberg, VGC, and Eurogamer all cite insider sources that claim various game publishers have recently been told that the Switch 2 will not be out until "March 2025 at the earliest." The Nintendo Switch successor was allegedly set to be released before the end of 2024....
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  • Helldivers 2 Server Issues Persist, Locking Many Out of Bonus XP Weekend

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-18-2024, 04:46 PM
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    Helldivers 2 Server Issues Persist, Locking Many Out of Bonus XP Weekend

    Login issues and crashes are preventing players from making progress, bonus or otherwise.

    Over the course of the weekend, Arrowhead Game Studios decided to offer up a 50% bonus XP weekend for Helldivers 2. This bonus XP was meant to serve as an apology for the ever ongoing server issues plaguing the surprise hit of a game. Unfortunately, issues with server capacity not being able to meet player demand were never fixed and, for a lot of people, it has been impossible for many to even...
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  • Helldivers 2 XP Boost Weekend is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-16-2024, 05:34 PM
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    Helldivers 2 XP Boost Weekend is Live

    You have until sunset on Sunday.

    Arrowhead Studios just announced a special 50% bonus XP weekend, which is now live and set to end at the end of the day on Sunday, February 18th. This event will reward players with 50% more XP and Requisition for each match played until the end of the weekend.

    This is being done due to a recent issue that prevented some players from earning any rewards after a mission. Deputy game director Sagar Beroshi took to social media to say that...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 Improves the Smooching

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-16-2024, 03:06 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 Improves the Smooching

    Better kisses for everyone.

    Another big patch just released for Baldur's Gate 3 today. Patch 6 improves the kissing animations, idle animations in the camp, offers new Legendary Actions for bosses in Honour Mode, and adds in a bunch of quality-of-life fixes plus big fixes.

    It seems like the big highlight for Patch 6 is that there are new and randomized kisses for every romantic partner. Larian Studios says that "these uni8que scenes will now better reflect the personalities...
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  • Xbox Confirms PlayStation 5 Releases, Diablo 4 on Game Pass, and Future Hardware Plans

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-15-2024, 06:42 PM
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    Xbox Confirms PlayStation 5 Releases, Diablo 4 on Game Pass, and Future Hardware Plans

    No, Starfield and Indiana Jones are not going multi-platform any time soon.

    The heads of Xbox stayed true to their word and were indeed a part of a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast. During today's pre-recorded podcast and subsequent blog post, head of Xbox Phil Spencer stated that four Xbox exclusives are going to be multi-platform releases. Is it Starfield? Indiana Jones? Gears of War? Halo?! No, no, no, and no. Though Spencer did not specify what those four titles ...
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  • Don't Be Fooled, The Day Before is Not back on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-15-2024, 04:08 PM
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    Don't Be Fooled, The Day Before is Not back on Steam

    The new listing looks to be an even bigger scam than the legit game.

    You may have been informed via various social channels that The Day Before snuck its way back on to Steam today. From all outward appearances, the page looks to be a copy of the legitimate listing for The Day Before, at least before it was pulled from all storefronts and a bunch of drama ensued.

    A "new" Steam listing for The Day Before popped up a few hours ago on the Valve run storefront....
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  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Welcomes Mr. Krabs and a Free Weekend

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-15-2024, 03:07 PM
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    Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Welcomes Mr. Krabs and a Free Weekend

    A free weekend is live on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.

    Eugene Krabs, better known to Spongebob fans as Mr. Krabs, just joined Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 as the latest DLC fighter. Mr. Krabs comes right as the game kicks off a free weekend as well. You can play Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 for free on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox until February 18th. On top of that, there is a 50% discount on the base game across all platforms, so you can keep playing after the free weekend is...
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  • The 'Valve Prism' VR Headset is Fake

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-14-2024, 06:36 PM
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    The 'Valve Prism' VR Headset is Fake

    Stop believing everything you see on the Internet.

    The Internet did that thing again where they latched onto a clear hoax as if it were real. Someone put up a website for a "Valve Prism" virtual reality headset earlier today and tried to pass it off as a legitimate device from Valve. Except it's fake. It's not real. You all got bamboozled.

    At a glance, the website seems convincing enough. It depicts various renders, fluff words, and impressive technical specs...
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