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Massive Steam Leak Spoils Story and Achievements for Dozens of Games, Some of Which are Not Even Announced

Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!

In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.

The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
 

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...
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  • Moss: The Forgotten Relic Given Summer Release

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    • Published: 05-15-2026, 05:20 PM
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    Moss: The Forgotten Relic Given Summer Release

    Little mouse, big adventures.

    Indie development studio Polyarc announced that Moss: The Forgotten Relic is coming to PC and consoles this summer. A teaser trailer shows off some of the fantasy adventure that is, apparently for the first time, making the move from VR to flatscreen with this new release.

    The release this summer will be on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and both generations of the Switch. It sounds like the "dual" style gameplay will carry...
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  • Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 06:33 PM
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    Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

    Been a while since we did one of these.

    Valve pushed out a small update for Counter-Strike 2 today. As this one wasn't made super late, as most of their updates have been, I figured I'd pass along the news.

    The update seems to just include a few fixes to the game, namely for some issues on the newly released Cache map. There really isn't too much else to say here. ...
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  • Company of Heroes 3 'Dare and Destroy' Trailer

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 06:04 PM
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    Company of Heroes 3 'Dare and Destroy' Trailer

    A new look at the new DLC.

    Dare & Destroy is a new Battlegroup DLC for Company of Heroes 3. Get a fresh look at four new Battlegroups, new cosmetics, and an expanded multiplayer experience. All of this is available right now on PC via Steam at a price of $24.99. ...
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  • Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Receives a June Release Date

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 05:30 PM
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    Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Receives a June Release Date

    A physical release for consoles is coming in August.

    The digital release of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is set for June 18. This release will bring the horrors of war to you across Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A physical release of the game is coming August 4 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for all editions are open right now.

    The Standard Edition is $39.99 and includes the base game and a pre-order bonus of a Boat Crew Uniform for the...
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  • Blades of Fire Released on Steam Alongside Big 2.0 Update

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 04:08 PM
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    Blades of Fire Released on Steam Alongside Big 2.0 Update

    The 2.0 update is out today for all platforms.

    Blades of Fire makes it Steam debut today after enjoying some PC exclusive time on the Epic Games Store. MercurySteam and 505 Games are also rolling out the Version 2.0 update for this dark fantasy action-adventure across PlayStation, Xbox, and the aforementioned Epic version.

    Today's release and update includes major improvements to the game, new achievements, Steam Deck support, the Adventurer Pack, artbook, and original...
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  • Kickstarter is Latest Service to Ban Adult Content Because of Stripe

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    • Published: 05-13-2026, 07:38 PM
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    Kickstarter is Latest Service to Ban Adult Content Because of Stripe

    Seems like the payment processor Stripe may be to blame.

    Kickstarter joins Steam and Itch.io in banning adult content as the crowdfunding platform seemingly kowtows to the payment processor Stripe. Within the past few days, the rules page on Kickstarter was updated to include very specific prohibitions for several different forms of NSFW and adult content.

    Mike Wolfer, a writer and artist, says that Kickstarter emailed creators starting in March 2026, informing them...
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  • Nvidia Announces DLSS Support for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and More

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    • Published: 05-13-2026, 01:05 PM
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    Nvidia Announces DLSS Support for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and More

    Plus a new 007 First Light RTX bundle.

    Nvidia shared news today of a handful of games that now support DLSS technologies for those with GeForce RTX cards. These new titles include the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, the newly released Directive 8020, and the also upcoming Early Access launch of Subnautica 2.

    On top of this, Nvidia also shares that there is a new 007 First Light GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle coming May 27. If you buy any of the participating RTX 50 Series cards...
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  • Directive 8020 Released

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    • Published: 05-12-2026, 05:45 PM
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    Directive 8020 Released

    In space, nobody can hear your choices.

    Supermassive Games, the studio behind horror adventures such as Until Dawn and The Quarry, just released Directive 8020 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. This latest is a cinematic sci-fi survival horror adventure. It's also the latest in The Dark Pictures series, despite not carrying the name.

    The Earth is dying. It's also dying in Directive 8020, which is why a ship was sent out 12 light-years from home to Tau Ceti...
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  • Subnautica 2 is the Latest Game to Be Leaked Early

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    • Published: 05-12-2026, 03:46 PM
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    Subnautica 2 is the Latest Game to Be Leaked Early

    The source of this leak is not yet known.

    What do LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Forza Horizon 6, Death Stranding 2, and Subnautica 2 have in common? They were all somehow leaked ahead of their official release date.

    Two days ahead of its Early Access release, Subnautica 2 seems to have been leaked online in some form of a playable state. Several images and even some gameplay clips, presumably from the PC release of the game, have been compiled on Reddit's ...
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  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Out Now on Switch 2

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    • Published: 05-12-2026, 01:31 PM
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    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Out Now on Switch 2

    Pocket Indy.

    Switch 2 owners can now go on a globe trotting adventure with Dr. Jones. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, one of the best games released in 2025, is now available for the Switch 2.

    MachineGames crafted one hell of a Nazi punching simulator that you can now take with you on the go. There are "thrilling set pieces, intricate puzzle-solving, and intense hand-to-hand combat." As previously discussed, this game takes place between the events of Raiders...
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  • 007 First Light to Run at 60 FPS on PlayStation 5 Pro

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    • Published: 05-11-2026, 06:39 PM
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    007 First Light to Run at 60 FPS on PlayStation 5 Pro

    The smoothest Bond possible.

    IO Interactive finally confirmed that 007 First Light will run at 60 FPS (Nitter) when playing on PlayStation 5 Pro hardware. This near last minute announcement comes after months of worry from fans that had no idea if Sony's more powerful machine would be able to deliver solid performance.

    In September 2025, the gameplay reveal for 007 First Light made players nervous about the game's performance. That gameplay footage looked to run at less...
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  • Forza Horizon 6 Devs Issue Multiple Lifetime Bans for Playing Leaked Build

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    • Published: 05-11-2026, 05:48 PM
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    Forza Horizon 6 Devs Issue Multiple Lifetime Bans for Playing Leaked Build

    Several lifetimes for several bans.

    Following up on this weekend's news that the entirety of Forza Horizon 6 was leaked online, comes word that Playground Games and Microsoft are dishing out severe punishments against anybody caught playing ahead of time. To get you up to speed: All 155 GB of Forza Horizon 6 was shared via Steam, initially believed to be due to an error by Playground Games themselves. Everything was unencrypted, leaving the door wide open for pirates to access the...
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  • Forza Horizon 6 Leaked Online

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    • Published: 05-10-2026, 06:31 PM
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    Forza Horizon 6 Leaked Online

    The leak is coming from inside the studio!

    Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games did a little whoopsie. A few days ago, the studio mistakenly leaked Forza Horizon 6 when they made public an unencrypted repository of the entirety of Forza Horizon 6 on Steam. From the looks of it, it seems as though the entirety of the game's 155 GB of content were available to the public for a brief period of time.

    Despite not being public for very long, it didn't take long for people...
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  • Price of the Nintendo Switch 2 Increasing to $500 in September

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    • Published: 05-08-2026, 06:34 PM
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    Price of the Nintendo Switch 2 Increasing to $500 in September

    Prices for Nintendo hardware are once again going up.

    Nintendo announced in the early morning hours on May 8 that the price of the Switch 2 console will go up by at least $50 in the United States, pushing the price from $449.99 to $499.99. Other global regions will see similar price increases. These pricing changes aren't expected to go live until September 1, 2026.

    Nintendo says that "the impact of various changes in market conditions" are the big reason behind...
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  • Battlefield 6 Season 3 Update Roadmap

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    • Published: 05-08-2026, 05:37 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Season 3 Update Roadmap

    More is coming.

    Season 3 for Battlefield 6 kicks off on May 12, but there is more in store beyond that first update. Battlefield Studios shared a look at the Season 3 roadmap for Battlefield 6, offering a look at the content coming later in the season.

    On June 9, Season 3 expands with the addition of another new map, Cairo Bazaar. It will also be the date that a new mode, Obliteration, is launched. Fans of Battlefield 4 may recognize this particular game mode.
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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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