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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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  • Sony Allegedly Hacked... Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-25-2023, 03:50 PM
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    Sony Allegedly Hacked... Again

    "All of Sony Systems" was allegedly infiltrated by a new ransomware group.

    A new group of baddies claims that they have "successfully compromised all of Sony systems" in a new ransomware attack.

    This report comes from Australian cybersecurity site Cyber Security Connect in a new post made on September 25. The report says that Sony was infiltrated by some hackers calling themselves Ransomed.vc, a group that reportedly began operations in September. Cyber...
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  • Steam SHMUP Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-25-2023, 02:09 PM
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    Steam SHMUP Fest is Live

    Pew-pew.

    The Steam SHMUP Fest is officially live on Steam. This new fest runs from now through to October 2 at 10AM (PT). As per usual with other Steam Fests, this one includes big discounts and demos that fall under the "shoot 'em up" (SHMUP) category.

    Just from a quick glance at the sales, there are some great games included in this Fest. There's Brotato on sale for just $3.99, Enter the Gungeon at $4.49, 20 Minutes Till Dawn at $3.99, and Soulstone Survivors...
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  • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Launch Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-25-2023, 12:38 PM
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    Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Launch Trailer

    We are one day away from the new expansion.

    We are just a day (or much, much less depending) away from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The new expansion is almost here that will add in a bunch of new story, a new location called Dogtown that players can explore, and other new content.

    This launch trailer will give players a look at some of the characters and faces they will meet in the expansion. These faces include Solomon Reed, portrayed by Idris Elba. We also hear...
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  • Unity Walks Back Some of Their Proposed Install Fee Changes

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-22-2023, 04:24 PM
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    Unity Walks Back Some of Their Proposed Install Fee Changes

    The company has apologized for their recent fee fiasco.

    Unity president and general manager Marc Whitten issued an open letter on Friday where Whitten apologized for the recent "install fee" controversy. In addition to the apology, Whitten says that they are walking back some of the proposed changes that Unity initially revealed on September 12th.

    The initial reveal on September 12th said that Unity would charge a new Runtime Fee, which would go into effect on...
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  • Progress Made on Microsoft Deal with CMA on Activision Blizzard Acquisition

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    • Published: 09-22-2023, 03:05 PM
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    Progress Made on Microsoft Deal with CMA on Activision Blizzard Acquisition

    The CMA says they have "limited residual concerns" over the new deal.

    In April 2023, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Their major hang-up were over concerns about cloud gaming of all things. Since then, the acquisition deal was approved by the European Commission and even the Federal Trade Commission (much to their chagrin).

    With the only roadblock remaining being the CMA's approval, it looks...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Out Now on Mac, Patch 3 Released

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    • Published: 09-22-2023, 02:20 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Out Now on Mac, Patch 3 Released

    Players can now change their appearance at the Magic Mirror.

    More big news from Larian Studios today as they announce that the Mac version of Baldur's Gate 3 is now available. In addition to today's release on Mac, Larian also released Patch 3 today for all platforms.

    Perhaps the biggest addition in Patch 3 today is the addition of the Magic Mirror. This newly installed mirror at your camp will allow you to change your appearance whenever you want to. Naturally, there...
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  • Steam SHMUP Fest Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-21-2023, 03:53 PM
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    Steam SHMUP Fest Announced

    The SHMUP Fest begins September 25th.

    Another themed Steam Fest is coming next week. Starting on September 25th the Steam SHMUP Fest begins and will run through until October 2nd. This Fest is all about the game full of power-ups, bullets, projectiles, and more mayhem.

    As usual, the Steam SHMUP Fest includes discounts on games that fall under the "shoot 'em up" genre. There will also be new demos to try out during the Fest. The Steam SHMUP Fest will take place...
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  • Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC Released

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    • Published: 09-21-2023, 02:49 PM
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    Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC Released

    New story DLC is now available for the Resident Evil 4 remake.

    Play as Ada Wong today in the new Separate Ways DLC for Resident Evil 4. This story DLC is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Follow Ada's story that intertwines with Leon Kennedy's story as he searches for the president's missing daughter. This DLC release is accompanied by the arrival of the free Mercenaries update for the base game that adds Ada Wong and Albert Wesker as playable characters.

    Just like...
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  • Destiny 2: The Final Shape New Supers and Aspects Preview

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-21-2023, 02:17 PM
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    Destiny 2: The Final Shape New Supers and Aspects Preview

    Get a quick look at the new abilities coming in The Final Shape.

    Bungie offers fans a new look at the three new Light subclass supers and aspects Guardians will have access to in Destiny 2: The Final Shape.

    The new supers and aspects will be unlocked for players over the course of the campaign for The Final Shape. The upcoming expansion is due to be released on February 27, 2024. It will serve as the conclusion to the Light and Darkness saga. Pre-orders are already open...
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  • Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-21-2023, 12:36 PM
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    Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 Now Available

    Time to start the game over again for the first time.

    The Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077 is now available across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This is the update that includes a wealth of new gameplay revamps, additions, and few features. There are redesigned skill trees, updated perks, revamped cyberware, new vehicle combat, car chases, a new police system, and much more.

    CD Projekt Red is calling this the "biggest free update to Cyberpunk 2077 yet."...
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  • Glen Schofield Leaves Striking Distance Studios

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-20-2023, 05:38 PM
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    Glen Schofield Leaves Striking Distance Studios

    Schofield founded the studio.

    Glen Schofield, the co-creator of Dead Space and director of The Callisto Protocol, is leaving Striking Distance Studios. This is the studio that Schofield founded and was the CEO of since its creation.

    This news comes from a new report by Bloomberg. Striking Distance Studios parent company, Krafton, said that Schofield voluntarily parted ways from Striking Distance Studios. The representative from Krafton continued on to say that Schofield...
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  • Tekken Ball Announced for Tekken 8

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-20-2023, 05:15 PM
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    Tekken Ball Announced for Tekken 8

    Over a decade later, the fan-favorite mode returns.

    A mini-game that ended up being a surprise hit with Tekken fans, Tekken Ball, is coming back in Tekken 8. The game mode first appeared in 1998's Tekken 3. It returned only once more in 2012's Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on the Wii U.

    Tekken Ball is a game mode that is essentially volleyball with fighting moves. A player deals damage to their opponent by landing a ball on the opponent's side of the play area or hitting their...
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  • How to Get Your Fortnite Refunds via the FTC

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    • Published: 09-20-2023, 04:46 PM
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    How to Get Your Fortnite Refunds via the FTC

    The FTC invites players to get their money back.

    Fortnite players are now able to submit for a refund due to unwanted in-game purchases that were made between January 2017 and September 2022. This is all due to the $245 million settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Epic Games.

    That settlement itself was part of a larger settlement from December 2022 between the FTC and Epic Games. It was that $520 million December 2022 settlement that found Epic Games...
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  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Goes Gold

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    • Published: 09-20-2023, 03:28 PM
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    Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Goes Gold

    It's still on track for its October release.

    "Going gold" announcements are kind of a nebulous thing in these digital days, but sometimes it's still nice to hear that a game is on track and ready for release. As such, Insomniac Games announced today that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has gone gold.

    This means that the game is finished and ready to be released. This doesn't rule out a day one patch or anything of course.

    Today's announcement was accompanied...
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  • Evil Dead: The Game is Dead

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-20-2023, 02:50 PM
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    Evil Dead: The Game is Dead

    The Switch version has also obviously been canceled.

    Saber Interactive announced that Evil Dead: The Game is officially dead. The game will not receive any additional content and the planned Nintendo Switch version has also been canceled. Servers for the existing PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions will remain active "for the foreseeable future."

    Exact reasoning for this decision was not shared by Saber in their brief announcement on Twitter. It could be that...
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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
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    I completed up to 10 games
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