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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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  • The Day Before Servers Shutting Down in January

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-22-2023, 04:10 PM
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    The Day Before Servers Shutting Down in January

    The game will have been active for just 45 days when the servers go down.

    The Day Before is the grift that keeps on grifting. On December 7, The Day Before was Released. On December 11, The Day Before developer Fntastic, shuttered their entire studio. Today, December 22, the announcement was made that servers for The Day Before will be shut down on for good on January 22, 2024. That is a mere 45 days after the game was released on Steam.

    The server shutdown was announced...
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  • Insomniac Games Shares Message Following Massive Hack

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-22-2023, 02:59 PM
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    Insomniac Games Shares Message Following Massive Hack

    The studio says that they are "resilient."

    Earlier in the week, over 1.6TB of stolen data from Insomniac Games was published online. Ransomware group, Rhysida, claimed responsibility and demanded 50 BTC for the stolen data, else they would release the data publicly. The time limit on the payment came and went and Rhysida did indeed release the stolen data to the public as they threatened to do.

    Some of that stolen data included a wealth of gameplay and details...
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  • The Finals Surpasses 10 Million Players

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-22-2023, 01:31 PM
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    The Finals Surpasses 10 Million Players

    That's a whole lot of destruction.

    Embark Studios just launched their free-to-play team-based shooter on December 7th and already the game has pulled in more than 10 million players. The Finals had a surprise release during The Game Awards on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

    Executive producer on The Finals at Embark, Rob Runesson, offered a big thanks to players and fans for this rather lofty milestone. Runesson says that the team is "so humbled...
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  • Steam Now Allows All Porn Game Enjoyers to Hide Their Shame

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-21-2023, 05:13 PM
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    Steam Now Allows All Porn Game Enjoyers to Hide Their Shame

    You can now safely enjoy all the hentai games your heart desires.

    If you like to play some of the adult games on Steam, and there are many, but you don't want your friends to know about them then this new Steam update is for you. Starting today, those that opt-in to the Steam Client Beta will see some new versions of the Steam shopping cart along with a new feature that will hide any game from the eyes of friends.

    The updated Steam shopping cart adds in three new features....
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  • Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Adds Smoothing Toggle to PC in Latest Update

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    • Published: 12-21-2023, 04:09 PM
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    Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Adds Smoothing Toggle to PC in Latest Update

    The update is out now for PC.

    Konami has released the 1.4.0 update for just the PC version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. This update unfortunately won't be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch until some time in January 2024.

    It's perhaps for the best that the PC version got this update sooner rather than later. The PC release of the Master Collection was perhaps a tad bit worse off than the console versions....
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  • PSA: The Steam Winter Sale is Live Now Through January 4

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-21-2023, 02:53 PM
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    PSA: The Steam Winter Sale is Live Now Through January 4

    It's beginning to look a lot like empty bank accounts.

    Hey Steam users, did you know that the Steam Winter Sale for 2023 is now live and underway? It's true. You probably noticed it already the moment you fired up your Steam clients. If you are at work and did not know about the sale yet, I thank you for using your lunch break to read Total Gaming Network.

    The Steam Winter Sale is live from now through to January 4, 2024. As always, there are big, big discounts on thousands...
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  • Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Finally Stepping Down on December 29

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-20-2023, 11:15 PM
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    Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Finally Stepping Down on December 29

    And lo there was much rejoicing.

    Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard for the past 32 years, is officially stepping down from the company. His departure is just a part of the shuffling and reorganization happening following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

    Kotick sent out a note to employees and the public this week wherein he reflected on his past three decades at Activision. He was in charge of Activision through the ups and the many, many downs....
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  • New Destiny 2 Mission Unlocks an Exotic Bow Wish-Keeper

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-19-2023, 05:11 PM
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    New Destiny 2 Mission Unlocks an Exotic Bow Wish-Keeper

    Play the Starcrossed mission to earn the new weapon.

    Bungie released the new exotic mission, Starcrossed, to Destiny 2 players today. This mission will take players back into the Black Garden "to uncover Ahamkara remains deep within." Those that complete this new mission will unlock the new Wish-Keeper exotic strand bow.

    This new bow is craftable. In addition, those that complete this new mission each week will unlock new weapon intrinsic modifiers to enhance...
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  • Over 1.6TB of Stolen Data from Insomniac Games Published Online

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-19-2023, 04:53 PM
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    Over 1.6TB of Stolen Data from Insomniac Games Published Online

    Includes information on several future projects, internal Sony fears on Microsoft, personal data, and more.

    A week back, a ransomware group named Rhysida claimed that they gained access to Insomniac Games and stole internal data. The group demanded they be paid 50 BTC (or about $2 million USD) within a week or they would release the entirety of the data they stole to the public.

    A week has come and gone and true to their word Rhysida did release the data that they stole....
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  • Spoilers for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Leak Online, Warns Rocksteady

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-18-2023, 08:23 PM
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    Spoilers for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Leak Online, Warns Rocksteady

    A little warning for those that are afraid of spoilers for this game.

    If you are really, really excited for the story of the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, then you may want to avoid the internet until you get a chance to play on February 2, 2024. Apparently, several key plot points for the game, including the entire ending, have already started to leak online.

    I cannot imagine too many people are worried about spoilers for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice...
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  • Activision Blizzard Settles California Lawsuit for $54 Million, Additional $47 Million Set Aside for Employees

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-18-2023, 06:45 PM
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    Activision Blizzard Settles California Lawsuit for $54 Million, Additional $47 Million Set Aside for Employees

    This lawsuit was first brought against Activision Blizzard in 2021.

    The sexual harassment lawsuit brought against Activision Blizzard by the California Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing), has been settled. Blizzard has agreed to a $54 million (USD) settlement with the state of California for the lawsuit that was first brought against Activision Blizzard in 2021.

    This week's settlement was first shared by the New York Tim...
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  • Steam Year in Review Shows You Just How Many Hours You Wasted in Starfield

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-18-2023, 05:44 PM
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    Steam Year in Review Shows You Just How Many Hours You Wasted in Starfield

    Too many hours. That's how many.

    The 2023 Year in Review for Steam is now live! This little recap of your year of Steam gaming will show you your most played titles in 2023. It will show you how you stack up against the rest of the Steam userbase in terms of games played, achievements earned, and more. You can even go through on a month-by-month basis to see just when it was you played each game throughout the year.

    For instance, my Year in Review says that my top three...
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  • EA Rebrands Frostbite for 2024 and Onwards

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    • Published: 12-18-2023, 04:58 PM
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    EA Rebrands Frostbite for 2024 and Onwards

    Frostbite is now a "platform for collaborative innovation."

    Electronic Arts and DICE are rebranding and evolving the Frostbite game engine into a "platform for collaborative innovation." To that end, EA revealed a new logo and brand identity for Frostbite. Gone is the broken glass hand design logo that has been used since 2013. In its place is a more "real" hand design that looks more akin to a topographical map than anything else.

    The new...
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  • James McCaffrey, Max Payne and Alan Wake 2 Voice Actor, Dead at 65

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-18-2023, 04:18 PM
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    James McCaffrey, Max Payne and Alan Wake 2 Voice Actor, Dead at 65

    McCaffrey passed away after a battle with cancer.

    James McCaffrey has passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. McCaffrey is an actor that is best known as the voice of Max Payne in the entire Max Payne series. McCaffrey's voice was most recently heard in the form of Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2.

    The news of McCaffrey's passing first broke on TMZ. According to TMZ's initial report, McCaffrey passed away on Sunday while surrounded by friends and family. The...
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  • Peter Molyneux's Unfinished Godus Games Pulled from Sale After a Decade of Empty Promises

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-16-2023, 11:04 PM
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    Peter Molyneux's Unfinished Godus Games Pulled from Sale After a Decade of Empty Promises

    Molyneux has done it again.

    Remember Godus? Of course you don't, nobody remembers Godus. The game's developer, 22cans, barely remembered that game. Anyway, Godus is now dead. Also, Godus Wars is dead. They have both been removed from sale on Steam in a move that 22cans blames on an "upcoming technical change to Amazon Web Services."

    Nobody really seems to know just what is meant by that excuse.

    Godus was made available through Steam Early Access...
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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
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