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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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  • Promised New Game Plus Update for Alan Wake 2 is Here

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    • Published: 12-11-2023, 07:07 PM
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    Promised New Game Plus Update for Alan Wake 2 is Here

    Featuring a new ending, difficulty, content, and story.

    Just as Remedy Entertainment promised, the New Game Plus option for Alan Wake 2 was released today. The much desired New Game Plus update for Alan Wake 2 came earlier today as just one part of the game's new update, dubbed The Final Cut.

    Simply adding in a New Game Plus option isn't the only thing that came with this update though. Remedy also added in a new ending with this New Game Plus, added in a new Nightmare...
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  • Battlefield 2042 'Holiday Protocol' Event Starts Tomorrow

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    • Published: 12-11-2023, 06:05 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 'Holiday Protocol' Event Starts Tomorrow

    Spread some holiday cheer with the help of a tank.

    With the holidays rapidly approaching, what better way to spend part of them than by engaging in a little virtual war with friends and loved ones. DICE seems to have that same idea because they're kicking off a new in-game event for Battlefield 2042 on December 12 that they're calling Holiday Protocol.

    This Holiday Protocol will run for four weeks (December 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024) and will feature four different...
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  • Hideo Kojima Reveals OD Alongside Jordan Peele at The Game Awards

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    • Published: 12-11-2023, 05:26 PM
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    Hideo Kojima Reveals OD Alongside Jordan Peele at The Game Awards

    Kojima and Peele talked about OD for several minutes, while also not revealing much of anything.

    Game developer Hideo Kojima took to the stage at The Game Awards 2023 to reveal a new trailer for OD (Overdose). This is his upcoming experience that Kojima Productions is creating alongside Xbox Game Studios for the Xbox platform.

    The trailer for OD is about as vague and as cryptic as a Hideo Kojima trailer could be. We got a look at several different faces all speaking...
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  • Embracer Again Closes TimeSplitters Studio, Free Radical Design

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-11-2023, 03:48 PM
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    Embracer Again Closes TimeSplitters Studio, Free Radical Design

    The developer behind the much loved TimeSplitters franchise is being shut down.

    The Embracer bloodbath of 2023 continues. This time, Free Radical Design, is at the receiving end of Embracer's closure spree. Free Radical Design, the Nottingham, UK-based development studio was working on a revival of the TimeSplitters IP. The studio's first title came in 2000 with the release of TimeSplitters for the PlayStation 2. They then went on to make two more entries in the TimeSplitters franchise...
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  • The Day Before Studio Announces Closure Mere Days After Releasing Game

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    • Published: 12-11-2023, 01:52 PM
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    The Day Before Studio Announces Closure Mere Days After Releasing Game

    The studio outright lied about The Day Before.

    After "five years of blood, sweat, and tears," the studio behind The Day Before is calling it quits. Developer Fntastic, not to be confused with the word "fantastic," just announced that they are shuttering their entire studio.

    This closure announcement comes literally just four days after the studio released The Day Before into Steam Early Access.

    If The Day Before sounds familiar to you,...
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  • All of the Winners from The Game Awards 2023

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    • Published: 12-10-2023, 05:12 PM
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    All of the Winners from The Game Awards 2023

    The winners and all nominees in one spot.

    Here are all of the winners in each category from The Game Awards for 2023. ...
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  • The Finals Released

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    • Published: 12-10-2023, 03:09 PM
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    The Finals Released

    Another surprise drop during The Game Awards.

    The competitive shooter, The Finals, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Finals is developed by Embark Studios, a group of developers that used to work on the Battlefield franchise back in the Levolution days. That probably explains why there is just so much environmental destruction in The Finals.

    The Finals is a free-to-play, team-based shooter. Players compete in virtual arenas based...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Released on Xbox

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    • Published: 12-10-2023, 02:09 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Released on Xbox

    Another stealth drop at The Game Awards.

    Larian Studios made a surprise drop during The Game Awards this past week. The long-awaited Xbox Series X|S release of Baldur's Gate 3 came out late last week. This release includes all of the content, fixes, and adjustments made for the game on the other versions on PC and PlayStation 5.

    This Xbox release does come with a small catch. The Xbox Series S version does not include local co-op play due to the hardware limitations...
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds Announced

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    • Published: 12-10-2023, 01:29 PM
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    Monster Hunter Wilds Announced

    A new Monster Hunter is coming... in 2025.

    During The Game Awards, Capcom announced a new Monster Hunter game is in development at the studio. Called Monster Hunter Wilds, this title is aiming for a 2025 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

    No information specific to Wilds was revealed during The Game Awards. We were treated to a trailer reveal of the game and we were sent a few images, but details about new gameplay mechanics were not shared....
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  • First Final Fantasy 16 DLC 'Echoes of the Fallen' is Out Now

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    • Published: 12-09-2023, 09:24 PM
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    First Final Fantasy 16 DLC 'Echoes of the Fallen' is Out Now

    Technically, it dropped during The Game Awards.

    The first paid DLC for Final Fantasy 16 made a little sneaky drop late on Thursday this past week. The DLC is called "Echoes of the Fallen" and it is the first of two new DLC reveals that Square Enix showed off during The Game Awards. The second DLC, "The Rising Tide," will be out in Spring 2024.

    While each DLC will be sold separately, you will be able to purchase the Expansion Pass to get both DLCs...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Release Date Set for September 9, 2024

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    • Published: 12-09-2023, 08:16 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Release Date Set for September 9, 2024

    The war against the Tyranid swarms continues late next year.

    During The Game Awards, Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment announced a release date of September 9, 2024 for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. On this date, the game will be available to those on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ...
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  • Arkane is Making a Blade Game

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-09-2023, 07:51 PM
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    Arkane is Making a Blade Game

    Arkane moves from one vampire slaying game to another.

    Arkane Lyon, alongside Marvel Games, announced that a new game based off of Blade is coming. Blade will be a third-person, single player title that is decidedly on the more mature side of the ratings scale.

    While the reveal was made at The Game Awards, there isn't much to go on here. Arkane Lyon has just started development on the game, so it's going to be a long while before it's ready to have more shown off. We...
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  • Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Game Awards Trailer

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    • Published: 12-09-2023, 06:56 PM
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    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Game Awards Trailer

    Get another look at the upcoming ghost busting game.

    Focus Entertainment and DON'T NOD ain't afraid of no ghosts. In fact, you're going to be kicking their spectral butts in the upcoming game, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. A new trailer for this upcoming action-RPG was shared during The Game Awards.

    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is still aiming for a February 13, 2024 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ...
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  • Alan Wake 2 Getting New Game Plus on December 11

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    • Published: 12-09-2023, 06:40 PM
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    Alan Wake 2 Getting New Game Plus on December 11

    The Final Draft will be the game's first major content release.

    Remedy Entertainment will release the first major content update for Alan Wake 2 on Monday, December 11th. This update is called "The Final Draft" and it will include, among other things, the highly anticipated addition of New Game+.

    The Final Draft will include a new ending, though just how different that ending will be compared to the first playthrough is anybody's guess at this point. Remedy...
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  • GTFO Updated with Free 'Duality' Expansion

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    • Published: 12-08-2023, 10:30 PM
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    GTFO Updated with Free 'Duality' Expansion

    It is the game's 12th major content update since its launch.

    Rundown 8.0: Duality is the name of the latest content expansion for the "hardcore" co-op FPS, GTFO. This release marks the game's 12th free major content update since it was released in 2019. This release also brings the game's mission count up to over 80.

    Developer 10 Chambers claims that this is the conclusion to the game's overall story arc. A story that tasks a team of four prisoners with trying...
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