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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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  • 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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  • Group Responsible for 2020 Capcom Hack were Arrested

    Group Responsible for 2020 Capcom Hack were Arrested

    Law enforcement across 11 different countries worked together on this.

    This week, arrests were made in connection with the 2020 hack of Capcom. In 2020, a ransomware group gained access to internal Capcom data. This led to early leaks of unannounced titles such as Street Fighter 6 and the Resident Evil 4 remake. It also saw the personal data of thousands of Capcom employees compromised.

    As spotted first by VGC, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation...
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  • Sony Owned Studio Media Molecule Hit with Layoffs

    Sony Owned Studio Media Molecule Hit with Layoffs

    An official statement confirms these layoffs.

    Another round of layoffs have hit the gaming industry with word that Media Molecule just laid off several employees. The Sony owned studio known for games like Dreams and LittleBigPlanet, made 20 employees redundant to reduce their employee total from 135 to 115.

    Media Molecule is a Guildford-based studio that was co-founded by Mark Healey, Alex Evans, David Smith, and Kareem Ettouney. All four of these co-founders were former...
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  • Star Citizen's Squadron 42 is Actually Looking Kind of Good

    Star Citizen's Squadron 42 is Actually Looking Kind of Good

    The single player campaign is now "feature complete."

    CitizenCon 2023 has come and gone and with it comes word that Cloud Imperium Games is now in the home stretch on Squadron 42 development. Besides showing off new game engine demos and new Star Citizen ships you can throw money at, the studio showed off the first look at their single player campaign for the first time in eight years.

    Cloud Imperium Games says that "Squadron 42 is now feature-complete!"...
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  • Xbox Hosting Third-Party Game Showcase on October 25

    Xbox Hosting Third-Party Game Showcase on October 25

    With all of those first-party studios, it's nice to see Microsoft extend a hand to their third-party partners.

    Microsoft, by way of their Xbox division, says that they will host a special broadcast this week. On Wednesday, October 25 at 10AM (PT), the Xbox Partner Preview broadcast will show off new and upcoming third-party games from Xbox partners.

    The show will run for a bit over 20 minutes and include trailers and gameplay footage for new and upcoming game releases....
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  • Fallout TV Series Release Date Revealed

    Fallout TV Series Release Date Revealed

    The release date was announced on the 26th anniversary of "Fallout Day."

    It won't be long now before Fallout fans will get to watch the Amazon Prime Video series. On April 12, 2024 Prime Video will debut the live-action TV series for the Fallout franchise.

    This Prime series is an original story set in the Fallout universe. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, California. Beyond that little bit of information and a couple of teaser images, we really...
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  • Final Fantasy 14 Getting 'Viper' Job in Dawntrail Expansion

    Final Fantasy 14 Getting 'Viper' Job in Dawntrail Expansion

    The Viper is a new class capable of dual-wielding weapons.

    Over the weekend, Square Enix revealed some new information for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, the MMO's upcoming fifth expansion. Coming in Dawntrail will be a new job for people to try: The dual-wielding Viper job.

    The Viper job was showed off as part of two new teaser trailers for the Dawntrail expansion. In addition to this close-combat fighter, Square Enix also briefly showed off the new city of Tuliyollal,...
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  • Alan Wake 2 PC Requirements Include DLSS and FSR

    Alan Wake 2 PC Requirements Include DLSS and FSR

    The need for upscaling is becoming the norm for PC releases.

    Remedy Entertainment released the PC system requirements for Alan Wake 2 via Twitter. Like several games released this year, Alan Wake 2 will also need some beefy hardware to even run the game on Low settings, 1080p resolution, and a whopping 30FPS. Hold onto your butts, because we're again looking at a game that is sure to receive several complaints about not being optimized.

    At a bare minimum, you will need...
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  • Patch 2.02 for Cyberpunk to Fix Some Annoying Issues

    Patch 2.02 for Cyberpunk to Fix Some Annoying Issues

    This patch will be going out shortly.

    Those who have started to play Cyberpunk 2077 again due to the literal game changing Patch 2.0 or the release of Phantom Liberty, have probably run into a few new issues here or there. A few of those issues were introduced in recent updates, including within the Phantom Liberty expansion itself.

    Thankfully, CD Projekt Red is still fixing some of the more severe bugs in the game. To that end, Patch 2.02 is almost ready for release....
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  • RoboCop Switch Release Canceled

    RoboCop Switch Release Canceled

    Looks like criminal scum on Switch are safe for now.

    The Nintendo Switch version of RoboCop: Rogue City has been canceled. A release on the Nintendo Switch was announced back when the game was revealed in July 2022. At that time, RoboCop: Rogue City was said to be coming to the Switch along with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    Now, a little notice on the RoboCop: Rogue City Facebook page says that a Nintendo Switch release is no longer in the works. This quiet...
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  • Salt and Sacrifice Out November 7 for Steam and Switch

    Salt and Sacrifice Out November 7 for Steam and Switch

    The release will include some additional bonus content.

    The follow-up to the Souls-like platformer Salt and Sanctuary, aptly titled Salt and Sacrifice, will be released on Steam and Switch on November 7, 2023. When the game releases, a free update called The Traitor's Tomb will be out at the same time. That update is free to everyone that owns Salt and Sacrifice on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and on PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store.

    Both the Steam...
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  • New System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition Gameplay Footage

    New System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition Gameplay Footage

    Fresh from The Indie Horror Showcase.

    Nightdive Studios released a new gameplay video for System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. This comes to you shortly after the footage made its debut at The Indie Horror Showcase earlier today.

    System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition is a remaster of the 1999 classic sci-fi action-RPG horror game. Like most of Nightdive's other works, System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition is being rebuilt for modern platforms using their KEX Engine. This means you...
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  • World of Horror is Out Now on PC

    World of Horror is Out Now on PC

    The 1.0 release is finally here.

    The cosmic horror "retro RPG" called World of Horror is now available just in time for Halloween. The 1.0 release is out now for PC via Steam, GOG, itch.io, and the Microsoft Store. Those living in Japan also get a PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Switch release today. Those same platforms will get a North American and European release on Thursday, October 26.

    If the game sounds familiar to you, it may be because World of Horror...
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Monthly Poll

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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%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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