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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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  • Cult of the Lamb's Sins of the Flesh Update Adds Horizontal Wrestling

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    • Published: 01-16-2024, 05:18 PM
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    Cult of the Lamb's Sins of the Flesh Update Adds Horizontal Wrestling

    Sins of the Flesh adds in some aggressive cuddling along with many other new features.

    The new Sins of the Flesh update is out now for everyone that owns Cult of the Lamb. This free update includes several new sinful pleasures for those on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. If you don't yet own Cult of the Lamb at all, you can enjoy a 40% discount off of its normal $24.99 price until January 23rd.

    Sins of the Flesh adds in new quests, features, improvements, and sex....
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  • Frostpunk 2 Announced for Game Pass

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    • Published: 01-16-2024, 03:55 PM
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    Frostpunk 2 Announced for Game Pass

    A new look at Frostpunk 2's gameplay.

    Alongside a fresh look at the gameplay for Frostpunk 2 comes word that the game will hit Game Pass on day one. 11 bit studios shares the first full look at gameplay for this highly anticipated city builder. Fans have been excited for this sequel after the first game expertly blended strategy elements with an emotional narrative.

    Frostpunk 2's story is again going to have a strong focus on people having to endure harsh realities....
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  • Bubbly 4v4 Party Shooter Foamstars Releases on February 6

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    • Published: 01-16-2024, 02:49 PM
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    Bubbly 4v4 Party Shooter Foamstars Releases on February 6

    Will be included as part of the monthly PlayStation Plus lineup for February.

    Square Enix says that their 4v4 flashy and splashy party shooter Foamstars will be out on February 6, 2024. The game will be included in the monthly game lineup for PlayStation Plus subscribers for the entirety of February (up through March 4, 2024). This will give all PlayStation Plus subscribers, regardless of tier, the ability to redeem the game, download, and play at no additional cost. Of course, you...
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  • Dark Fantasy FPS Graven to Leave Early Access on January 23

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    • Published: 01-16-2024, 02:17 PM
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    Dark Fantasy FPS Graven to Leave Early Access on January 23

    Strike down upon your foes great vengeance and furious anger.

    The dark fantasy action-adventure first-person shooter known as Graven will be leaving Early Access on January 23, 2024. The 1.0 release will be out on that date for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.

    This Slipgate Ironworks developed title places you in the shoes of a priest of the Orthogonal order. You've been exiled and sentenced to death for a crime in which you defended another. Fate has it that...
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  • Square Enix Shares Location Details and New Art for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

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    • Published: 01-15-2024, 05:43 PM
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    Square Enix Shares Location Details and New Art for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    More information on the places and people you will meet in Rebirth.

    Square Enix didn't just release a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth today. They blasted the lid off the game with a big writeup showing off locations, characters, artwork, new abilities, and even a look at the many different pre-purchase bundle deals for Rebirth. We get a look at areas such as Nibelheim, Junon, and a cruise ship. The characters include looks at Cait Sith, Yuffie, Elena, and more. CombatTwo new...
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - 'Destined for Rebirth' Trailer

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    • Published: 01-15-2024, 12:14 PM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - 'Destined for Rebirth' Trailer

    At just one minute long, it's a pretty hype trailer.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release is coming up rather quickly for PlayStation 5 owners. Slated to be released on February 29, 2024, this second entry of the Final Fantasy 7 remake project looks to cover a significant portion of what is on the second disc of the original PlayStation version of Final Fantasy 7.

    Today's new trailer, Destined for Rebirth, is just a minute long but offers just enough of a glimpse to entice...
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  • Embracer Owned Lost Boys Interactive Lays Off 'Sizable Portion' of Employees

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    • Published: 01-12-2024, 06:13 PM
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    Embracer Owned Lost Boys Interactive Lays Off 'Sizable Portion' of Employees

    Lost Boys Interactive helped co-develop Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Borderlands 3.

    Lost Boys Interactive is the latest gaming studio to be hit by layoffs. The studio is a subsidiary of Gearbox, and Gearbox is owned by Embracer Group. Lost Boys Interactive has been in the industry since 2017 and have helped co-develop games such as Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, The Quiet Man, and Diablo 4. The studio was picked up by Gearbox in 2022 and had grown to employ over 400 people.

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  • Smite Next-gen Remake Announced as Smite 2

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    • Published: 01-12-2024, 01:55 PM
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    Smite Next-gen Remake Announced as Smite 2

    Still Smite, just rebuilt for next-gen.

    Smite 2 was officially announced today at the 2024 Smite World Championship. The still popular third-person multiplayer battle arena (MOBA) will get a new, standalone sequel that isn't quite a "full-fledged" sequel in the traditional sense.

    See, developer Titan Forge Games isn't making a sequel so much as they plan to retain the same core Smite gameplay but just rebuild the rest of the game up from the ground up for next-gen....
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  • Isabela Merced Cast as Dina for The Last of Us Season 2

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    • Published: 01-11-2024, 05:08 PM
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    Isabela Merced Cast as Dina for The Last of Us Season 2

    Plus, Young Mazino cast as Jesse.

    Following the reveal that Kaitlyn Dever will play Abby in the second season of HBO's The Last of Us, comes word of two additional hires.

    First we have Young Mazino, an actor best known for his role in the TV mini series, Beef. Mazino will play Jesse in the second season of The Last of Us. Mazino's casting was announced the other day, but we somehow missed the announcement.

    Joining Dever and Mazino will be Isabela Merced...
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  • Discord is the Latest Tech Company Hit with Layoffs

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    • Published: 01-11-2024, 03:10 PM
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    Discord is the Latest Tech Company Hit with Layoffs

    170 more people are now without a job.

    2024 isn't even two weeks old and this is now the fourth article going up about layoffs at tech and gaming companies. First it was Bossa, then Unity, and then it was Twitch. In fact, there were other cuts within these industries we didn't get a chance to report on. Those include massive cuts at Google, Amazon, and Xerox. Now, we are learning that the gaming-focused social platform Discord is laying off 17% of its staff, or 170 employees....
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  • Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 'Love, Death, and Sacrifice' Trailer

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    • Published: 01-11-2024, 01:25 PM
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    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 'Love, Death, and Sacrifice' Trailer

    Do you believe in life after love?

    Focus Entertainment and DON'T NOD released another new trailer today for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. This new trailer is entitled "Love, Death, and Sacrifice" and focuses on the relationship between Antea and Red.

    These two are lovers and Banishers, trained in the art of hunting spirits and protecting people from the particularly nasty specters roaming the lands. Things between the two get a bit more complicated when Antea...
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  • Actors Not Happy with SAG-AFTRA Following AI Voice Deal Announcement

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-10-2024, 05:16 PM
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    Actors Not Happy with SAG-AFTRA Following AI Voice Deal Announcement

    What SAG-AFTRA claims and what the deal entails seem to be vastly at odds with each other.

    On January 9, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced that they struck a deal with the AI firm Replica Studios.

    According to SAG AFTRA the deal that was struck would allow Replica "to engage SAG-AFTRA members under a fair, ethical agreement to safely create and license a digital replica of their voice." They...
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  • League of Legends Season 2024 Cinematic Now Live

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    • Published: 01-10-2024, 03:12 PM
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    League of Legends Season 2024 Cinematic Now Live

    In case you wanted to see it.

    Riot Games released the new cinematic for League of Legends' Season 2024. The new cinematic is called "Still Here" and with its release Season 2024 has officially kicked off.

    I assume that this cinematic will also play within League of Legends itself, perhaps when you launch the game. I do not know how these work as I do not play League of Legends. However, if you can't access the game yet or just want to see the cinematic outside...
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  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Expands to Include Resident Evil 2, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and More

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    • Published: 01-10-2024, 02:49 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Expands to Include Resident Evil 2, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and More

    These new PS4 and PS5 titles will be added on January 16th.

    Starting on January 16, Sony is adding a bunch of new titles to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. These are titles that will be playable by those who subscribe to PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Premium. Obviously the more expensive tier will get some exclusives not available for Extra users. Right off the rip, these subscribers will get to play some really fun titles from the past few years. The list, seen ...
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  • Amazon Owned Streaming Site Twitch Laying Off 35% of Staff

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-09-2024, 07:18 PM
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    Amazon Owned Streaming Site Twitch Laying Off 35% of Staff

    About 500 workers will be let go.

    We are only a little over a week into 2024 and already it's looking a lot like 2023 for the gaming and tech industries. Earlier this week, Bossa Studios laid off a third of its staff on January 5th. On the 8th, Unity laid off 25% of its workforce. And late in the day here on the 9th, we are learning that the Amazon owned livestream site Twitch is laying off about 35% of their staff, or about 500 workers.

    The layoffs are expected to be...
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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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