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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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  • Mortal Kombat Patch Coming to Fix Player 1 Advantage

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-28-2023, 05:38 PM
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    Mortal Kombat Patch Coming to Fix Player 1 Advantage

    NetherRealm Studios says a patch is coming soon.

    This past week, a bug was discovered in Mortal Kombat 1 that unintentionally gives whomever is Player 1 an unfair advantage over their competition. The issue is that Player 1 is able to pull off combos that are impossible for Player 2 to pull off. It doesn't matter which direction the player is facing, only that they be Player 1.

    Obviously, this is a pretty severe issue for a fighting game that can be played competitively....
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  • Lords of the Fallen Overview Trailer

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    • Published: 09-28-2023, 04:28 PM
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    Lords of the Fallen Overview Trailer

    This action-RPG is just a couple weeks from release.

    Hexworks just shared another new look at their upcoming Unreal Engine 5 powered action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. This one is set to launch on October 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ...
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  • Teardown Console Release Date and New DLC Reveal

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    • Published: 09-28-2023, 03:46 PM
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    Teardown Console Release Date and New DLC Reveal

    Four new DLC packs announced.

    November 15, 2023 is when PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players will get to destroy, steal, and heist their way through the fully destructible environments of Teardown. The console release includes a complete 40-mission heist-focused campaign, Sandbox Mode, the new Creative Mode, the "Art Vandals" campaign expansion, special challenges, and more.

    Pre-orders are available now on Xbox, complete with some bonuses (listed below)....
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  • Company that Spends Millions on Timed Exclusives Lays Off 16% of Employees

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-28-2023, 01:58 PM
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    Company that Spends Millions on Timed Exclusives Lays Off 16% of Employees

    Around 16% of all Epic employees laid off.

    Epic Games is laying off around 16% of all employees, as confirmed today by Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. This 16% comes out to roughly 900 employees that have been laid off from the company that is responsible for Unreal Engine, Fortnite, and the Epic Games Store.

    In Sweeney's letter to Epic employees, he says, "For a while now, we've been spending way more money than we earn." He blames Fortnite's push towards...
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  • FTC Plans to Renew Case Against Microsoft in Activision Blizzard Buyout

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    • Published: 09-27-2023, 06:53 PM
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    FTC Plans to Renew Case Against Microsoft in Activision Blizzard Buyout


    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that they will more forward with an administrative case against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. This plan was announced by the FTC (PDF) themselves on September 26, 2023. The good news here is that the FTC's tomfoolery cannot prevent Microsoft from closing the deal before the deadline of October 18, 2023.

    The FTC's decision to continue wasting taxpayer money on a battle they've already lost, comes after FTC was...
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  • Meta Quest 3 Starts at $500 and Out October 10

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    • Published: 09-27-2023, 06:26 PM
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    Meta Quest 3 Starts at $500 and Out October 10

    More powerful, better resolution, and more.

    Meta revealed details on the upcoming Meta Quest 3 VR headset today. This new virtual reality set is out on October 10 at prices starting at $499.99 (USD) for a 128GB model. There is also a 512GB model for $649.99.

    The Meta Quest 3 comes in at 515 grams, or 12 grams more than the Quest 2. It features six camera sensors that provide full color mixed reality features (10x the resolution of Quest 2, 2x the resolution of Quest Pro...
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  • PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan to Retire in March 2024

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    • Published: 09-27-2023, 05:19 PM
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    PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan to Retire in March 2024

    Hiroki Totoki to take over as interim CEO.

    Jim Ryan, the president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), will step down from his position in March 2024. Ryan has been president and CEO at SIE since 2019.

    Prior to leading SIE, Ryan began at Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. He then worked his way up through the ranks and held a number of senior positions such as president of SIEE, head of global sales and marketing at SIE, and deputy president...
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  • Counter-Strike 2 is Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-27-2023, 04:46 PM
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    Counter-Strike 2 is Out Now

    Counter-Strike is dead, long live Counter-Strike!

    Without a press release in sight, Valve has launched Counter-Strike 2 to the world. This free-to-play release is available right now and will replace your current installs of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. True to Valve tradition, today's release is actually a little bit later than initially expected. During its initial announcement in March, Valve said Counter-Strike 2 would be out in summer. It is now fall, but they only missed...
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  • NACON Announces Hall Effect Equipped 'Revolution 5 Pro' PlayStation Controller

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    • Published: 09-27-2023, 04:05 PM
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    NACON Announces Hall Effect Equipped 'Revolution 5 Pro' PlayStation Controller

    This officially licensed controller works with PS5, PS4, and PC.

    NACON just announced their new Revolution 5 Pro controller, an officially licensed PlayStation controller that is compatible with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

    The Revolution 5 Pro includes a number of added features not found on first-party DualSense controllers. First and foremost is the inclusion of Hall Effect technology in both the analog sticks and the triggers. The trigger accuation point can...
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  • High on Life's High on Knife DLC Out October 3

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    • Published: 09-27-2023, 02:04 PM
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    High on Life's High on Knife DLC Out October 3

    This horror-themed DLC is just around the corner.

    Squanch Games, now with 100% less Justin Roiland, just announced an October 3 release date for High on Knife, the first major piece of DLC for High on Life. This DLC leans a bit into some horror aspects while also thrusting Knifey into the spotlight.

    This DLC includes a new area to explore hunted by Mux, a new boss voiced by Gabourey Sidibe, plus two new talking gun characters to acquire. There is Harper (voiced by Sarah...
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  • Resident Evil 4 Remake iPhone Release to Cost $60

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-26-2023, 03:12 PM
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    Resident Evil 4 Remake iPhone Release to Cost $60

    That amount doesn't include additional DLC and microtransactions.

    The App Store page for the iPhone 15 Pro release of Resident Evil 4 Remake was quietly updated with pricing information. The pricing details were neatly tucked away under an "In-App Purchases" section on the App Store page and includes the price of the full game unlock since there will be a small portion of the game available "for free" to entice players.

    Those In-App Purchases list the...
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  • Maker of Paid DLSS Mod for Starfield Considers Adding 'Hidden Mines' in Future Releases

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    • Published: 09-26-2023, 02:35 PM
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    Maker of Paid DLSS Mod for Starfield Considers Adding 'Hidden Mines' in Future Releases

    Hidden mines that could cause future mods to behave erratically if cracked.

    Starfield shipped on PC with only support for AMD's FSR and CAS for upscaling options. This left a lot of fans of DLSS out in the cold. While Bethesda has recently stated they will officially add DLSS to Starfield in the future, it has been up to the community to implement this highly sought after feature.

    One of those community members goes by the name of PureDark and it is PureDark that put out...
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  • EA Sports FC Mobile Launched

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    • Published: 09-26-2023, 12:40 PM
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    EA Sports FC Mobile Launched

    Also available as a free update to existing players.

    Electronic Arts launched EA Sports FC Mobile today. Today's release is the first entry in EA Sports' new "FC" branding and is available now on both the Apple App Store and Android Play Store. Those of you who still have the previous mobile soccer title from EA installed on your phone will get this new release as a free update to your existing app.

    EA says that EA Sports FC Mobile will include over 15,000 fully...
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  • SAG-AFTRA Approve Strike Authorization for Game Performers

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    • Published: 09-26-2023, 11:26 AM
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    SAG-AFTRA Approve Strike Authorization for Game Performers

    SAG-AFTRA members voted almost unanimously in favor of strike authorization.

    On September 25, members of SAG-AFTRA voted to approve strike authorization for video game performers. The authorization was approved with 98.32% voting in favor of strike approval. In total, 34,687 members cast ballots, though this represents just 27.47% of all eligible voters.

    Voting to approve a strike does not necessarily mean there is a strike. It simply opens the door wide open for video...
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  • Valve Launches SteamVR 2.0 Beta

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-25-2023, 08:15 PM
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    Valve Launches SteamVR 2.0 Beta

    The goal is to bring recent Steam client features into SteamVR.

    Valve just launched SteamVR 2.0 as an opt-in beta. Valve says that this is the "first major step toward (their) goal of bringing all of what's new on the Steam platform into VR." This is the first we've heard of SteamVR 2.0 since it was first teased back in 2020.

    This means that those who opt into the beta will notice a new user interface that includes many new features. Features such as an updated...
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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%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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