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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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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 Announced, Trailer in December

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-08-2023, 12:47 PM
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    Grand Theft Auto 6 Announced, Trailer in December

    Ta-da?

    Last night, a Bloomberg report went up that said Rockstar was readying an announcement and reveal of Grand Theft Auto 6. At long last, the wait would be over! Would we see a logo? An official screenshot? Maybe even a trailer?

    No. Rockstar made a rather unremarkable announcement about "the next Grand Theft Auto" through their Newswire website and also via Twitter. The message was authored by Rockstar's Sam Houser and it is basically an announcement of...
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  • Chucky Coming to Dead by Daylight

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-08-2023, 12:23 AM
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    Chucky Coming to Dead by Daylight

    The little doll with a big knife is coming soon.

    Chucky, the titular star of several movies and even a horror TV show, is going to be the next killer added to Dead by Daylight. On November 28, a new chapter of Dead by Daylight, The Fog, will kick off. You will be able to test out Chucky ahead of this full release though by opting into the time-limited public test build of Dead by Daylight on Steam.

    Given Chucky's short stature, he will be a bit more difficult to spot...
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  • Poll: Best Year Ever for Game Releases?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-06-2023, 07:52 PM
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    Poll: Best Year Ever for Game Releases?

    2
    2023 (see examples below for game releases)
    50.00%
    1
    2018
    0%
    0
    2011
    0%
    0
    2007
    0%
    0
    2004
    0%
    0
    Other - Say below what your favorite year of gaming was and what made it the best
    50.00%
    1

    The poll is expired.

    2023 has been a banger year for new game releases.

    2023 has already been an absolutely incredible year when it comes to new game releases. In 2023 alone, Metacritic lists 25 game releases that have amassed an average score of 90 or higher. The previous best year, again according to Metacritic, was back in 2011.

    Let's just take a little glimpse at some of the games that came out this year that scored a 90 or higher. We had Baldur's Gate 3 in August, The Legend of Zelda:...
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  • PlayStation Dropping Twitter Integration on November 13

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    • Published: 11-06-2023, 06:49 PM
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    PlayStation Dropping Twitter Integration on November 13

    Another tech giant scraps Twitter integration as Musk continues to ruin the site.

    In what can be seen as the continuation of a growing trend, another tech giant has announced that they will no longer support Twitter integration with their product. The latest comes from Sony, whom announced via PlayStation system notification that Twitter integration will no longer function starting on November 13, 2023.

    The message from PlayStation has appeared for those firing up their...
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  • Nintendo Announces New Switch OLED Bundle for Black Friday

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-06-2023, 05:14 PM
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    Nintendo Announces New Switch OLED Bundle for Black Friday

    The bundle includes the newer OLED model of the Switch.

    Nintendo is finally about to offer a new Switch bundle and it's coming just in time for Black Friday. According to Nintendo's own Black Friday announcement, the company will offer a bundle that combines the Switch OLED with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This bundle will be available at select retailers starting on November 19th. It will also be sold directly from Nintendo via the My NIntendo Store.

    The Switch OLED...
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  • The Finals Open Beta was a Big Hit

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-06-2023, 03:28 PM
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    The Finals Open Beta was a Big Hit

    Over 7 million players tried the beta out.

    This past week, developer Embark Studios held an open beta for their destruction filled competitive FPS, The Finals. It proved to be a massive hit, pulling in 7.5 million different players throughout the week.

    Embark Studios took to Twitter to state that the open beta made for "an unforgettable week." Using feedback pulled from the beta, the studio will now set out to make adjustments and fixes ahead of the game's...
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  • The Invincible is Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-06-2023, 01:33 PM
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    The Invincible is Out Now

    A mysterious adventure awaits you on Regis III.

    The sci-fi narrative adventure, The Invincible, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. As an astrobiologist trapped on an alien planet, Regis III, you will try to both survive and unravel mysteries involving the "purpose and flow of evolution."

    The Invincible is based off of the works of Stanisław Lem. Lem wrote a hard science fiction novel named The Invincible in 1964, which is credited...
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  • Three Expansions Announced for World of Warcraft

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    • Published: 11-03-2023, 05:07 PM
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    Three Expansions Announced for World of Warcraft

    The World of Warcraft isn't ending any time soon.

    Today at BlizzCon, Blizzard announced The Worldsoul Saga for World of Warcraft. This is a big, arching story that will take place across three new expansions starting with World of Warcraft: The War Within.

    The War Within is slated to be released in 2024 with pre-orders already going live today. Following that will be World of Warcraft: Midnight and World of Warcraft: The Last Titan. Obviously, there are no release dates...
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  • Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Officially Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-03-2023, 03:52 PM
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    Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Officially Announced

    Will add a new, never-before-seen class.

    Blizzard has officially announced the name and general release window for Diablo 4's first full expansion. It's called Vessel of Hatred and it is slated to arrive in late 2024.

    Details about this new expansion were not shared by Blizzard today. In fact, the only thing outside of the name and release window is the fact that the expansion will add a class that has never before been seen in the Diablo franchise.

    All...
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  • Custom Map Support Added to Counter-Strike 2 Workshop

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-03-2023, 02:10 PM
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    Custom Map Support Added to Counter-Strike 2 Workshop

    Custom maps are now easily accessible in Counter-Strike 2.

    Slowly but surely, Counter-Strike 2 is being improved. The latest update for the game added in Steam Workshop support for custom maps. This will allow map makers to upload their maps to the Workshop. Community servers can also host these maps on their servers. Players can also optionally play these custom maps offline by subscribing to them and heading to the Play menu.

    This new update for Counter-Strike 2 went...
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  • Activision Explains Why Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Uses 235GB of Drive Space

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-03-2023, 12:54 PM
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    Activision Explains Why Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Uses 235GB of Drive Space

    You will once again need a whole ass drive just for one Call of Duty game.

    Those who dove into the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 campaign early access have found that their total install size weighs in at just shy of 235GB of SSD space occupied. This is true for at least the PlayStation 5 version of the game. On the PC side, I have my install down to just 101GB, but that's without having Modern Warfare 2 content installed, which I may or may not end up needing anyway once the multiplayer...
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  • Capcom Isn't a Fan of PC Mods, Claims Mods are a Form of Cheating

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-02-2023, 05:53 PM
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    Capcom Isn't a Fan of PC Mods, Claims Mods are a Form of Cheating

    They can cause offense to "public order and morals."

    Capcom seems to be of the belief that mods, at least those made for PC games, could lead to "reputational damage" to the company. They feel as though mods could cause offense to "public order and morals." This could presumably lower the public perception of a game or even Capcom themselves.

    These thoughts shared by Capcom came from the latest upload to Capcom's Research & Development...
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  • Far Cry 6 to No Longer Receive Updates

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-02-2023, 04:23 PM
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    Far Cry 6 to No Longer Receive Updates

    The game will no longer receive any further updates.

    If you have been waiting to pick up Far Cry 6 until it was in its best possible state, your time has come. Ubisoft just announced that they will no longer release any further updates for the open-world FPS.

    This information comes directly from the Far Cry Twitter account. Those who still wish to play the game in co-op can do so without any issue. The online services are still online. It's just that there will be no...
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  • Adjustments Made to Dark Protocol LTE for Battlefield 2042

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-02-2023, 03:45 PM
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    Adjustments Made to Dark Protocol LTE for Battlefield 2042

    Some changes were made based on player feedback.

    DICE just rolled out a few tweaks for the latest Battlefield 2042 limited time event, Dark Protocol. The event, which kicked off just this past Tuesday, finds players fighting for control over a series of points. Players are also fighting for control over Geist Forges, a unique device that periodically spawns A.I. controlled synths that will join the fight for whichever side holds control over the forge.

    Based on some...
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  • Remnant 2's First DLC - The Awakened King - Release Date, Price, and Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-01-2023, 07:43 PM
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    Remnant 2's First DLC - The Awakened King - Release Date, Price, and Trailer

    Two additional DLCs will arrive in 2024.

    Big news for Remnant 2 fans today as Gunfire Games gave us the first look at the first major DLC release for the game. Set to release on November 14, The Awakened King will offer you the usual array of fresh content to blast your way through.

    The Awakened King will be the first of three planned DLC releases for Remnant 2. It will add a new area to the world of Losomn. There are new dungeons, new weapons to find and earn, new allies,...
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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
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    I completed more than 10 games
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