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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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  • Visual Improvements Coming to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo

    Visual Improvements Coming to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo

    Specifically for the Performance Mode setting.

    A rather lengthy demo for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth came out on February 6. While this demo already included a pretty decent amount of content, Square Enix said that they planned to add even more content on February 21st. That update would include some Junon-focused content.

    Today, Square Enix announced that when that Junon content is added to the demo on the 21st, they will also be making some improvements. Specifically,...
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  • Remasters of the First Three Tomb Raider Games are Out Now

    Remasters of the First Three Tomb Raider Games are Out Now

    All three games in one affordable bundle.

    Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr just released Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft today. This compilation of remastered titles includes Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider 2, and Tomb Raider 3 with some modern improvements and upgrades. This release is just $29.99 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and on PC via Steam and GOG.

    Like some remaster efforts before it, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered...
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  • Dead Island 2 is Coming to Steam on April 22

    Dead Island 2 is Coming to Steam on April 22

    Yep, that marks exactly a year since release.

    The lovely year of exclusivity for Dead Island 2 on the Epic Games Store is nearly up. Today, Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and Plaion announced that the zombie slaying sequel will be released on Steam on April 22, 2024. This comes a year and a day after Dead Island 2 was launched on PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store as a timed exclusive.

    As a means of both celebrating the upcoming release and to make up for the...
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  • Mass Effect Gear Arrives in Destiny 2

    Mass Effect Gear Arrives in Destiny 2

    The collaboration content is now live.

    Bungie announced late in January that there would be a decent amount of Mass Effect related content coming to Destiny 2. The collaboration is now live in Destiny 2. Players are able to purchase some new cosmetic items themed around characters and other content from the Mass Effect universe.

    There is a free Alliance Requisitions Bundle for all players. This includes an Enhanced Defense Ghost Shell, Alliance Scout Frigate ship, and...
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  • Welcome to the World of Pokie Mate Casino: A Gambler's Paradise

    Welcome to the World of Pokie Mate Casino: A Gambler's Paradise


    Hey there, fellow punters! If you're trawling through the ocean of online casinos, fishing for that big catch, you might just want to drop your anchor at Pokie Mate Casino. This Aussie gem has been making waves in the online casino world, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on what makes it a true catch! So, grab a cuppa, sit back, and let's explore Pokie Mate Casino login together! The Glitz and Glitches: Pros and Cons of Pokie Mate CasinoAlright, mates! Every casino's got its shine and sh...
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  • The Thaumaturge Release Date Pushed to March

    The Thaumaturge Release Date Pushed to March

    The game is done but February is too packed.

    Fool's Theory and 11 bit studios just announced that The Thaumaturge's release date has been pushed back ever so slightly. While they say that the game is complete, with many reviewers already playing it, February just isn't the best time for the game to be released. In order to give the game a better release window, The Thaumaturge will now release on March 4, 2024.

    The Thaumaturge was originally expected to be out on February...
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  • Heads of Xbox to Discuss the Future of Xbox Business on Special Thursday Podcast

    This week, on a very special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast...

    That whole "vision for the future of Xbox" is happening this week. Specifically, it looks like it will happen on Thursday, February 15 at 3PM (ET) during a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast.

    Xbox took to at least one of their social media channels to announce that this special Official Xbox Podcast will include Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty. These three are the Head of...
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  • Now Live on Steam - Remote Play Together Fest

    Now Live on Steam - Remote Play Together Fest

    It's couch co-op with extreme social distancing.

    Some of you are probably just now recovering from the recent Steam Next Fest held just last week. Some of you are eager for even more. To that second group I say this: You're in luck as Valve just kicked off the Remote Play Together Fest on Steam.

    The Remote Play Together Fest is a celebration of all those games you can play together even when you're far apart. In a bit of an odd twist, not all of the games included in...
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  • Helldivers 2 Hits Server Capacity Even After Limits Raised

    Helldivers 2 Hits Server Capacity Even After Limits Raised

    More improvements still needed.

    Throughout the evening on February 11th, Arrowhead Game Studios worked behind the scenes to try to improve the servers for the newly released Helldivers 2. You probably ran into some issues logging in, staying connected in matches, or found that you were unable to receive progression if you managed to complete a mission.

    This is because the game is far more popular than anticipated. Just as the case was with Palworld, Helldivers 2 is seeing...
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  • Helldivers 2 Becomes Sony's Biggest Ever PC Game Launch

    Helldivers 2 Becomes Sony's Biggest Ever PC Game Launch

    Bugs and all.

    Despite a rocky launch yesterday, Helldivers 2 quickly became the biggest ever PC release for a Sony published title. Helldivers 2 surpassed the previous top PC release for Sony, God of War, in spite of server woes and crashing issues.

    Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios is a co-op action title that Sony Interactive Entertainment released on PlayStation 5 and PC on February 8, 2024. Thanks to SteamDB, we see that Helldivers 2 peaked at 81,840...
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  • Subnautica 2 is Not a Multiplayer-focused Game Nor is it a Games as a Service Title

    An earlier press release caused mass anger amongst fans.

    Krafton, the publisher behind the upcoming Subnautica 2, released their latest financial report (PDF) earlier today that caused a fair bit of anger amongst fans. Remarks in this financial report seemed to suggest that not only would Subnautica 2 be a multiplayer-focused sequel that would use the games as a service (GaaS) model commonly seen in games like Destiny 2, Fortnite, and even the recently released Suicide Squad: Kill...
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  • Overwatch 2 Season 9 Competitive Changes Detailed by Blizzard

    Overwatch 2 Season 9 Competitive Changes Detailed by Blizzard

    The changes come with the release of Season 9.

    Season 9 of Overwatch 2 is nearly here. We already got a quick look at some of the general changes coming, as well as a teaser for a Cowboy Bebop crossover. Now, Blizzard has shared details on the big changes coming to heroes, competitive ranking, and more.

    The biggest changes in Season 9 have to do with how competitive ranking will be handled. There is a new progression system, a new skill tier beyond Grand Master (called...
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  • Knuckles Release Date Set for April 26

    Knuckles Release Date Set for April 26

    The first look at this six-episode spin-off series.

    The first trailer for Knuckles arrived earlier today. Along with it, we were told that the release date for this Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off series will begin streaming on April 26th. Those with Paramount+ in the United States and Canada will be able to begin streaming Knuckles on the 26th while other territories will get it added to their libraries on April 27th. Japan is the exception to all of this, with a release expected to...
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    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...
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