Confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg, Bungie has officially announced a delay for Destiny 2: The Final Shape. The Final Shape is the next full expansion for Destiny 2 and would serve as the final main chapter for The Light and Darkness Saga that began with the first Destiny. Instead of releasing on February 27, 2024, Destiny 2: The Final Shape will now be released on June 4, 2024. The Final Shape was originally set to laun...
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Officially Delayed by Several Months
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Officially Delayed by Several Months
The void to be partially filled by some bonus content.
Confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg, Bungie has officially announced a delay for Destiny 2: The Final Shape. The Final Shape is the next full expansion for Destiny 2 and would serve as the final main chapter for The Light and Darkness Saga that began with the first Destiny. Instead of releasing on February 27, 2024, Destiny 2: The Final Shape will now be released on June 4, 2024. The Final Shape was originally set to laun... -
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Eminem Coming to Fortnite in Big Bang Event
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Eminem Coming to Fortnite in Big Bang Event
A new in-game event to mark "a new beginning for Fortnite."
Epic Games just announced the next big live event coming to Fortnite. On December 2 at 2PM ET, The Big Bang will take place and includes a special appearance by Marshall Bruce Mathers III, also known as the rapper Eminem.
Epic says that players wishing to join in on this live experience will be able to find The Big Bang event in the Discover section of Fortnite starting at 1:30PM. This half hour should... -
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PSA: RIG Headsets on Sale at Best Buy
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PSA: RIG Headsets on Sale at Best Buy
The headsets reviewed here are on sale for Black Friday.
You may recall that we put up some reviews for a couple of RIG headsets a month or two back. Those reviews were for the RIG 600 PRO HX and the RIG 900 MAX HX. If either of those two headsets enticed you but you felt that they were a bit too expensive, then you may want to check out Best Buy on Black Friday.
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Seven Classic Jurassic Park Games Now Available on Consoles and PC
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Seven Classic Jurassic Park Games Now Available on Consoles and PC
Some dino-rific hits from the 8-bit and 16-bit days.
Limited Run Games collaborated with Universal Products and Experiences to offer a collection of some truly classic Jurassic Park games from yesteryear. The seven games offered in the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection date back to the 8-bit and 16-bit era.
The seven titles included in this collection have some new features added thanks to the work done by Limited Run Games and the use of their Carbon Engine. There... -
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RoboCop: Rogue City Exceeds Publisher's Expectations
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RoboCop: Rogue City Exceeds Publisher's Expectations
Sales and reviews have surpassed all expectations.
RoboCop: Rogue City is having one of the best releases ever for publisher Nacon. According to Nacon's own statements, RoboCop: Rogue City is sitting at 92% positive reviews on Steam alone and pulled in over 435,000 players in the two weeks since its launch. Those 435,000 players have already enjoyed more than 2.7 million game sessions.
The game was developed by Teyon and published by Nacon, with help from MGM. Prior... -
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Witcher Inspired Cosmetics Coming to Destiny 2
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Witcher Inspired Cosmetics Coming to Destiny 2
CD Projekt Red is collaborating with Bungie on this crossover.
November 28th marks the start of Season of the Wish for Destiny 2. With the arrival of that new season comes new seasonal cosmetics. The Season of the Wish will allow Guardians to dress up in a variety of cosmetics inspired by Geralt of Rivia and The Witcher franchise. The crossover content includes armor ornaments, a Ghost shell, a ship, Sparrow, emote, and finisher.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Announced
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Announced
For those that have yet to purchase Cyberpunk.
On December 5, 2023, CD Projekt Red will release Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. This release for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC will include everything released for Cyberpunk 2077 in one package. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be out as both a digital release and a physical boxed release.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will include the full base game alongside the Phantom Liberty expansion. It also includes... -
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Epic Backtracks on Age Restricted Content in Fortnite
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Epic Backtracks on Age Restricted Content in Fortnite
The fan backlash was heard loud and clear.
Epic Games admits that their new system for Fortnite that age restricted a fair number of cosmetic items may have been a bit garbage in its implementation. Epic says that the way it was implemented "didn't hit the mark" and are now instead working on a newer, and hopefully better, system that they plan to introduce as part of an upcoming game update.
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Starfield Update Adds DLSS and Fast Food Consumption
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Starfield Update Adds DLSS and Fast Food Consumption
The update arrives as reviews drop to "Mixed" on Steam.
The long-awaited addition of official DLSS support to Starfield is here with the game's latest public update. This update was originally released as an opt-in beta earlier in November. It has now been pushed out to everyone playing Starfield on PC.
This new update will allow Nvidia users of capable cards to utilize features like DLSS, DLSS, Nvidia Reflex, and DLSS frame generation in Starfield. Today's... -
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Borderlands, Tiny Tina Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms Sequels Leaked
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Borderlands, Tiny Tina Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms Sequels Leaked
Gearbox games referenced in LinkedIn post.
A developer that worked at Lost Boys Interactive, a support studio owned by Gearbox Software, may have let slip a number of unannounced Gearbox titles. In a now deleted LinkedIn post, the developer made references to Borderlands 4, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2, and a new Brothers in Arms game. Also mentioned is that each of these titles are using Unreal Engine 4 (UE4).
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Family Grows with New Update
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Family Grows with New Update
Welcome to the family.
On November 28, new content will be released for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre that expands the roster for both killers and survivors. Two new characters are being added along with a new map.
Nancy is the newest addition to the Slaughter family. She has one of those mysterious pasts full of dead or missing husbands. Nancy is also "a makeshift mother to Johnny Slaughter" through some "incredibly awful circumstances."... -
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PlayStation Plus Premium Game Trials Available for the GotY and Baldur's Gate 3
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PlayStation Plus Premium Game Trials Available for the GotY and Baldur's Gate 3
Gollum of the Year.
A couple of new time-limited trials are now live for those dishing out the cash for PlayStation Plus Premium subscriptions. First up is a one-hour long trial for the GotY, or "Gollum of the Year." That's right, you too can enjoy an hour in Gollum's well-soiled loincloth with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
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Telltale's The Expanse Series Out on Steam
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Telltale's The Expanse Series Out on Steam
Telltale's latest is no longer Epic exclusive.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series makes its way out of Epic Games Store limbo and on to Steam today. Today's Steam release looks to include all of the episodic game and also includes the bonus episode starring Shohreh Aghdashloo as Chrisjen Avasarala.
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Gas Station Simulator Tidal Wave DLC Teased Again in New Trailer
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Gas Station Simulator Tidal Wave DLC Teased Again in New Trailer
Enjoy paradise. Appease a volcano god.
A new trailer for the upcoming Tidal Wave DLC for Gas Station Simulator was released today by Drago entertainment. This DLC is still set to come out on Steam in 2024, but there is a new official teaser out today that you can view right now if you are so inclined.
As we shared when the Tidal Wave DLC was first announced, this content will send you to a tropical island paradise. Operate a gas station in easy going location, rent out... -
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Announced, Out in 2024
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Announced, Out in 2024
A remaster of the 2020 game is coming.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered was leaked via a PlayStation Store listing that was spotted by fans early in the day on November 17. A trailer for this game, which still wasn't even announced yet, also leaked online. The leaked information and trailer say that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will be released on January 19, 2024.
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