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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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  • EA Sports UFC 5 Released

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Battlefield 2042: Dark Protocol Event Announced

    Battlefield 2042: Dark Protocol Event Announced

    Just as we all feared: The AI has taken over.

    DICE just announced the Dark Protocol event for Battlefield 2042. This new event will run for two weeks starting on Tuesday, October 31. It will come to an end on Tuesday, November 14.

    In Dark Protocol, players will jump into a 12 vs 12 game mode called Killswitch that will take place across a series of maps: Redacted, Manifest, Hourglass, and Spearhead. As players take control of nodes, they will be able to "print"...
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  • Arizona Sunshine 2 Releases December 7

    Arizona Sunshine 2 Releases December 7

    Dust off those VR sets, because it's zombie slaying time again.

    On December 7, 2023, Arizona Sunshine 2 will be released by Vertigo Games. This is the follow-up to one of the earlier VR titles released for modern VR hardware, with the original Arizona Sunshine having been released in 2016.

    Today's release date announcement comes alongside new "adrenaline-fueled VR gameplay." It's also important to note that like its predecessor, Arizona Sunshine 2 will feature...
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  • Halloween Sales Live Now on Steam and Epic Games Store

    Halloween Sales Live Now on Steam and Epic Games Store

    Thrills, chills, and savings. Oooo, spooooooky!

    There are a couple of sales going on right now that are all about big savings on scary and horrifying games. Steam has the Steam Scream: The Revenge Halloween sale going on right now. Those who prefer the Epic Games Store can also get some savings in with their own Halloween sale.

    Epic's sale is just kind of there. Valve's sale has a nifty new video to check out (seen below). Valve also included some items in their Steam...
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  • Vampire: The Masquerade Invades Dying Light 2

    Vampire: The Masquerade Invades Dying Light 2

    Who put their vampires in this zombie game?

    Vampire: The Masquerade content has come to Dying Light 2: Stay Human today. This is the first part of The Frightening, a series of events and content hitting Dying Light 2 Stay Human in time for Halloween. This update and content is free to everyone that owns Dying Light 2 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

    From October 26th through to Thursday, November 2 at 3AM (PT), Dying Light 2 will host a Vampire: The Masquerade Event. At...
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  • Xbox Partner Preview Trailers

    Xbox Partner Preview Trailers

    All the trailers for games that don't have a delta or Alan in their name.

    We already saw the new trailers for Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater and Alan Wake 2 from the Xbox Partner Preview event. Now, it's time to check out all of the other games that were shown off during today's short showcase stream. ...
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  • Konami Shows Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Gameplay on Unreal Engine 5

    Konami Shows Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Gameplay on Unreal Engine 5

    As seen on the Xbox Partner Preview showcase.

    Konami was a small part of today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase event. That "small part" included a fresh look at the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remake that they are working on. As you may recall, the official name for this upcoming remake is Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, or Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

    This game was first revealed during a PlayStation Showcase in May 2023. Today, more footage from...
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  • Alan Wake 2 Launch Trailer

    Alan Wake 2 Launch Trailer

    If you can run it, Alan Wake 2 is almost here.

    Remedy Entertainment released the launch trailer for Alan Wake 2 today. The game will be out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on PC exclusively via the Epic Games Store on Friday, October 27th.

    Reviews for Alan Wake 2 are supposedly embargoed until Thursday, October 26th. It might be worth keeping an eye out for those reviews to see what is said about the game's performance. This is especially true for those who plan...
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  • Diablo 4's First Expansion Name Possibly Leaked

    Diablo 4's First Expansion Name Possibly Leaked

    The game's first expansion may have been discovered by dataminers.

    Thanks to the efforts of dataminers, we may have the first evidence of what could be the first expansion name for Diablo 4. The name "Lord of Hatred" was discovered by dataminers, with a hint that the expansion will focus on Mephisto.

    Metphisto is the Lord of Hatred and was one of the main characters you come across during the base game of Diablo 4. Mephisto was not an antagonist during the...
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  • Amnesia: The Bunker Gets New Hardcore Update

    Amnesia: The Bunker Gets New Hardcore Update

    New hardcore mode, new creature behaviors, and more.

    A new and free update for Amnesia: The Bunker is here just in time for the scariest of holidays. This update introduces a number of new gameplay features that will entice even the most seasoned of Amnesia veterans.

    A Custom Mode was added in this update that allows you to tweak and alter more than 30 different parameters for a truly unique playthrough. There is also a new hardcore gameplay mode called Shell Shock Mode....
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  • Secrets for Successful Online Casino Sessions if You Are a Newcomer

    Secrets for Successful Online Casino Sessions if You Are a Newcomer

    Being a newbie in the area of online gambling can be challenging due to the vast number of online casinos and casino games available. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to make a decision. As a result, beginners often seek the advice of gambling experts to navigate this world. Reading the opinions of professionals can provide valuable secrets that not only enhance your gaming experience but also improve your chances of winning. Secret 1: Pick a gambling site with a cle...
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  • VAC is Now Banning Counter-Strike 2 Players that Set Their Mouse DPI too High

    Setting your mouse DPI settings too high? That's a ban.

    Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) hasn't been doing too hot lately. First, the anti-cheat issued bans to those using AMD's Anti-Lag+ feature in Counter-Strike 2. Now, VAC is issuing bans for setting your mouse DPI too high.

    The issue with Anti-Lag+ was due to how AMD implemented the feature into a variety of games. It altered or hooked into game files, which is a big no-no when it comes to playing games that are supported...
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    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...
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