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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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  • Highly Requested Starfield Features Coming Next Week

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    • Published: 11-01-2023, 06:39 PM
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    Highly Requested Starfield Features Coming Next Week

    The update will launch first as a beta.

    Bethesda is finally adding in a few of the most requested features to Starfield, at least for those playing on PC. Starting next week, a beta release for the update will be offered to players through Steam that adds official support for Nvidia's DLSS technology.

    Bethesda confirmed that their team has been working hard on updates for the space adventure game since its release in early September. This next update will be in a beta...
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  • Lies of P DLC and Sequel Confirmed by Devs

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    • Published: 11-01-2023, 05:12 PM
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    Lies of P DLC and Sequel Confirmed by Devs

    Pinocchio fans are eating good tonight.

    Developer Round8 Studio and publisher of Lies of P, Neowiz, just confirmed that not only are they working on DLC content for Lies of P, they are also working on a full sequel. A new video features game director Jiwon Choi, in which Choi talks about what to expect for Lies of P in the near future.

    Also included in this new video to fans, is word that there will be a new balance patch for the game coming shortly. At some point in November,...
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  • Bungie Cut 100 Jobs, Missed Revenue Projections by 45% for the Year

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-31-2023, 05:11 PM
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    Bungie Cut 100 Jobs, Missed Revenue Projections by 45% for the Year

    A new report by Bloomberg paints a distressing picture for the Destiny studio.

    On Monday, October 30th, Bungie laid off an undisclosed number of employees. Earlier in the day on October 31st, we learned that Bungie laid off Michael Salvatori, the legendary composer that created music for several Halo games and the Destiny franchise. Now, a new report from Bloomberg sheds some additional light on just how dire things seem to be at Bungie.

    Bloomberg's report says that...
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  • Bungie Reportedly Lays Off Composer Michael Salvatori

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    • Published: 10-31-2023, 02:33 PM
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    Bungie Reportedly Lays Off Composer Michael Salvatori

    Plus other new details on the recent layoffs at the Destiny developer.

    The dust from yesterday's layoffs at Bungie has yet to settle as word continues to trickle out on just who all was let go. Following a meeting with CEO Pete Parsons yesterday, employees from several different departments found out that they were no longer employed at the Destiny 2 development studio. Job cuts hit departments like social media / public relations, community management, art, engineering, player support,...
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  • Little Goody Two Shoes Out Now

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    • Published: 10-31-2023, 12:32 PM
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    Little Goody Two Shoes Out Now

    Fairytales are meant to be horror.

    Little Goody Two Shoes from AstralShift and the Square Enix Collective is out today for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This game is a narrative-focused fairytale horror adventure with some anime aesthetics.

    Little Goody Two Shoes takes you to Kieferberg Village. What appears to be quite normal at a glance is hiding some sinister stuff just below the surface. You will have to juggle multiple aspects of main...
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  • World War Z: Aftermath 'Valley of the Zeke' DLC Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-31-2023, 11:45 AM
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    World War Z: Aftermath 'Valley of the Zeke' DLC Announced

    Take a trip to Arizona.

    Looks like Arizona Sunshine 2 isn't the only zombie slaying game headed to the Grand Canyon state this December. On December 5 the "Valley of the Zeke" DLC for World War Z: Aftermath will be released. This is the first premium campaign episode for Aftermath since it made its big debut in 2021.

    Valley of the Zeke will add three new Arizona-based maps to play on plus four new playable survivors. In addition, there will be new premium character...
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  • PayID and Identity Authentication: Cybersecurity and Data Protection Implications

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    • Published: 10-31-2023, 11:43 AM
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    PayID and Identity Authentication: Cybersecurity and Data Protection Implications

    In an era where digital transactions have become the norm, PayID emerges as a game-changer, revolutionising how we send and receive money. This innovative system eliminates the need to remember complex codes, offering a user-friendly alternative with an easy-to-remember identifier. But how secure is it? Cybercriminals have been known to exploit the system, impersonate legitimate users, and gain unauthorised access to financial accounts. This article delves into PayID, its role in identity authenticat...
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  • Release Dates Revealed for PlayStation Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds and Pulse Elite Wireless Headset

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    • Published: 10-30-2023, 04:57 PM
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    Release Dates Revealed for PlayStation Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds and Pulse Elite Wireless Headset

    Pre-orders will open soon for these devices.

    Sony just announced that their PlayStation Pulse Explore wireless earbuds will be out on December 6, 2024. In addition, the PlayStation Pulse Elite wireless headset will be out on February 21, 2024.

    Pre-orders are set to open through direct.playstation.com and other retailers on November 9 at 10AM local time throughout the US, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Other...
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  • Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Marathon Delayed at Bungie

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    • Published: 10-30-2023, 03:05 PM
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    Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Marathon Delayed at Bungie

    The new Destiny 2 expansion was expected to be out in February 2024.

    Besides being hit by an undisclosed number of layoffs today, Destiny 2 developer Bungie has also delayed both The Final Shape expansion and Marathon. Marathon being Bungie's PvP extraction shooter that was announced during the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase.

    These delays were revealed by a new Bloomberg report, which says that Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion has moved from a February 2024 release...
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  • Bungie is Latest Studio to Be Hit with Layoffs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-30-2023, 01:27 PM
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    Bungie is Latest Studio to Be Hit with Layoffs

    The Destiny developer joins the ever growing list of studios impacted by layoffs this year.

    Bungie, the studio known for creating the Halo franchise and Destiny, has just been impacted by layoffs. Bungie is the latest studio to undergo downsizing or "restructuring" in 2023, joining dozens of other game studios that have done the same.

    Bloomberg's Jason Schreier noted on Twitter that employees at the PlayStation Studios owned Bungie were informed of the layoffs...
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  • Halloween Update Hits Crime Boss

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-30-2023, 11:46 AM
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    Halloween Update Hits Crime Boss

    A new themed update is out now for this heist-focused game.

    The newly released and free Update 5.0 just landed for Crime Boss: Rockay City. This update seems to be full of Halloween themed content that you can engage with in some form or another. There are new spooky cosmetics to wear, a new butcher enemy to fight, and some non-Halloween quality of life updates to enjoy.

    Crime Boss: Rockay City from Ingame Studios and 505 Games has been out for a while now on PlayStation...
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  • EA Sports UFC 5 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2023, 12:30 PM
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    EA Sports UFC 5 Released

    The franchise makes its Frostbite debut.

    Electronic Arts just released UFC 5 today, a mixed martial arts game. Today's release marks the debut of the franchise on the Frostbite Engine, offering a title that features "meticulously detailed fighter likenesses and seamless 60 frames-per-second performance."

    EA says that UFC 5 includes "more than 64,000 possible facial damage combinations." There are also new fluid physics working alongside blood and...
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  • Alan Wake 2 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2023, 11:22 AM
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    Alan Wake 2 Released

    The latest in the Remedy Connected Universe is here.

    Remedy entertainment and Epic Games Publishing announce that Alan Wake 2 is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on PC exclusively through the Epic Games Store. This is, of course, the follow-up to the original Alan Wake, the "psychological thriller" from 2010.

    Alan Wake 2 places you in the shoes of not only Alan Wake but also Saga Anderson, an FBI agent investigating a series of murders...
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  • You'll Never Guess What Ubisoft Game Just Got Delayed Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-26-2023, 06:17 PM
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    You'll Never Guess What Ubisoft Game Just Got Delayed Again

    The Duke Nukem Forever of the high seas.

    If you guessed that Ubisoft has once again delayed Skull and Bones, you win the prize! That prize being even more time to wait for this high seas piracy game to be released. In January 2023, Ubisoft said that Skull and Bones would be out in fiscal year 2023-2024, which runs from April 2023 - March 2024. More recently, the studio said that Skull and Bones would be out prior to FYQ4, or before the end of the year. Now, the game has slipped into...
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  • Capcom Working on Next-gen RE Engine

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-26-2023, 05:32 PM
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    Capcom Working on Next-gen RE Engine

    They're calling it REX Engine.

    Capcom has revealed that they are working on a big update to their RE Engine. This "next generation" of the RE Engine is currently called REX Engine and will include all previous features from the RE Engine but with support for new technologies and several behind the scenes improvements to improve workflow.

    This reveal of the REX Engine came from Capcom Research & Development and was talked about in a video aimed primarily...
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