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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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  • Rockstar Editor Getting Removed from Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

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    • Published: 01-20-2024, 02:45 PM
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    Rockstar Editor Getting Removed from Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

    Those on older hardware will no longer be able to create and edit clips.

    For those still playing Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, a feature you may not even be aware about will soon be removed. Rockstar Games will be removing the video editing tool, known simply as the Rockstar Editor, from Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The other versions of the game will still retain access to the Rockstar Editor, at least for now.

    For those unfamiliar,...
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  • In 2024 The Elder Scrolls Online will Take Players to Areas Not Seen Since Oblivion

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    • Published: 01-19-2024, 04:41 PM
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    In 2024 The Elder Scrolls Online will Take Players to Areas Not Seen Since Oblivion

    2024 is the year of the golden road.

    ZeniMax Online Studios revealed the content and story that players can expect to see play out throughout 2024 in The Elder Scrolls Online. The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road is the game's upcoming major chapter that will include about 30 hours of new main quest content and story, new characters, and some zones that haven't been explored since The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.

    PC and Mac players will get to begin their adventure through...
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  • No Physical Release Planned for Hellblade 2

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    • Published: 01-19-2024, 03:20 PM
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    No Physical Release Planned for Hellblade 2

    Senua's second outing will be a digital only release.

    At yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct, one of the studios to showcase their work was Ninja Theory. They obviously showed off a lot more of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, a game that has been in development since at least before the release of the Xbox Series X|S. It was one of the titles used to promote the, at the time, immenent release of the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.

    Now, it looks like the wait nearly over...
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  • Indiana Jones Punches So Very Many Nazis in New Trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-18-2024, 06:14 PM
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    Indiana Jones Punches So Very Many Nazis in New Trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

    Punching Nazis? Solving ancient puzzles? Yep, it's Indiana Jones.

    We finally got ourselves a good, long look at the new Indiana Jones game that MachineGames and Bethesda Softworks have been working on for a while now. Called Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, this (mostly) first-person action-adventure title will take Indy all over the world in a story that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade.

    Of the many big reveals, we learn that Indiana...
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  • The Deep Themes of Avowed to Tickle Your Sense of Adventure this Fall

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    • Published: 01-18-2024, 05:40 PM
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    The Deep Themes of Avowed to Tickle Your Sense of Adventure this Fall

    Obsidian shares new details on the upcoming fantasy action-RPG.

    Obsidian Entertainment calls the combat in their fantasy action-RPG Avowed "dynamic" and the world as "colorful, vibrant (and) strange". Game director Carrie Patel and gameplay director Gabe Paramo offer players a glimpse into the Living Lands, the world in which the events of Avowed play out.

    A look at combat variety is shown off along with a look at how your responses and actions have...
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  • Visions of Mana Arrives Summer 2024 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

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    • Published: 01-18-2024, 04:58 PM
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    Visions of Mana Arrives Summer 2024 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

    New details were shared at the Xbox Developer Direct.

    Square Enix shared new details about Visions of Mana today. This is the first new mainline entry in the Man series to come in over 15 years. Visions of Mana is currently expected to be out this summer for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

    Today's video features insight from Man series producer Masaru Oyamada and series creator Koichi Ishii. The two along with other devs show off some...
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  • Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Out Now

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    • Published: 01-18-2024, 03:01 PM
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    Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Out Now

    A light hearted action-adventure about robbing a bank.

    The follow-up to Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Game Pass. It is also now available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store (see Xbox link). If you aren't a Game Pass subscriber, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank will set you back just $14.99 (or less during this launch period).

    Turnip Boy will join up with the big...
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  • Cataclismo is a Tower Defense Set After the End of the World

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    • Published: 01-18-2024, 12:57 PM
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    Cataclismo is a Tower Defense Set After the End of the World

    From the makers of Moonlighter and The Mageseeker.

    Digital Sun just unveiled their latest title today. The game, Cataclismo, holds a little clue about its setting in its name. Did you see it?

    Cataclismo is an upcoming real-time strategy blended with tower defense title that takes place in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event. Players are attempting to rebuild their world up from the ruins while also trying to fend off "waves of Horrors." The game will let players...
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  • Supreme Court Has Had Enough of the Epic vs. Apple Legal Battle

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    • Published: 01-17-2024, 03:50 PM
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    Supreme Court Has Had Enough of the Epic vs. Apple Legal Battle

    Even with this decision, the legal fight is still far from over.

    The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear any appeals in the ever ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games. These legal disputes largely focus on various policies with the iOS App Store that Epic Games disagrees with.

    Apple initially appealed a lower court's ruling that said Apple needed to make some changes to their policies on iOS. Specifically, the ruling said that Apple couldn't block...
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  • Palworld Devs Really Want You to Know It's Not a Scam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-17-2024, 03:06 PM
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    Palworld Devs Really Want You to Know It's Not a Scam

    Totes serious.

    The "Pokemon with guns" game, Palworld, is very much not a scam. At least, that's what the game's development studio, Pocketpair, are making very clear to fans.

    A fair number of people have gotten the idea that Palworld is a fake game, or even just some sort of a meme game. It's not particularly clear why people have jumped to this conclusion. Perhaps it's because the idea of cute animals wielding modern human firearms is a bit too wild. Perhaps...
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  • Call of Duty Anti-cheat Will Close the Game if Aim Assist is Activated

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-17-2024, 02:39 PM
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    Call of Duty Anti-cheat Will Close the Game if Aim Assist is Activated

    Shut it down. Shut it all down.

    An update from Call of Duty says that the Ricochet anti-cheat will now just shut down Call of Duty if a mouse and keyboard player activates aim assist.

    The team warns that repeated use of these aim assist tools could lead to "further account action." Presumably this means that these players will be either account banned or hardware banned from Call of Duty.

    Naturally, the responses to this news include people complaining...
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  • Latest League of Legends Spinoff Game is a Cute and Cozy Life Sim

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-17-2024, 02:29 PM
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    Latest League of Legends Spinoff Game is a Cute and Cozy Life Sim

    And pre-orders are now available.

    Riot Forge announced that pre-orders for their cute looking crafting-RPG, Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story, are now open across all digital storefronts. This title is developed by Lazy Bear Games and is headed to the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for just $24.99.

    Those that pre-order the game will get some special digital bonuses that include an equipable Bandle Scout Hat, Bandle Scout Poro, Everygreen...
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  • Dave the Diver Devs Announce Their New Team Battle Game Wakerunners

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    • Published: 01-17-2024, 01:05 PM
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    Dave the Diver Devs Announce Their New Team Battle Game Wakerunners

    From the ocean depths to battle arenas.

    The studio behind Dave the Diver, Mintrocket, just unveiled their upcoming game. It's called Wakerunners and it's a sci-fi, top-down, team battle game. Platforms and a release date did not accompany this announcement, but we do know that there will be a demo available during the Steam Next Fest slated for February.

    Wakerunners can be either a 4v4 or 5v5 action title, depending on the game mode you opt to play. It features fast-paced...
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  • Diablo 4 'Season of Construct' Begins January 23

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    • Published: 01-16-2024, 07:23 PM
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    Diablo 4 'Season of Construct' Begins January 23

    The third season begins as the second comes to an end.

    The third season for Diablo 4 begins on January 23 at 10AM (PT), hot on the heels of the conclusion of the game's still ongoing second season. The third season is called Season of the Construct and will find players facing off against ancient forces that are emerging from beneath the sands in Kehjistan.

    Ancient technologies, created by Zoltun Kulle and Ayuzhan of Caldeum, have been taken over by the forces of evil...
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  • STALKER 2 Release Date Shifts to September 5, 2024

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-16-2024, 06:27 PM
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    STALKER 2 Release Date Shifts to September 5, 2024

    Issues with the game on a technical level necessitated the increased development time.

    GSC Game World took to social media and Steam today to announce some good news and some bad news. The bad news you already saw in the headline: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has had its release date moved to September 5, 2024.

    The studio says that from Gamescom 2023 onward, they have been showing off S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl to media and fans. From those showings,...
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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    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...
    I did not complete any game in 2025
    33.33%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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