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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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  • Ghostrunner 2 Release Set for October 26th

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    • Published: 08-21-2023, 04:23 PM
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    Ghostrunner 2 Release Set for October 26th

    Slice and dice all over again.

    October 26 is the release date set for Ghostrunner 2 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The base cost is $39.99 (USD). Those that spend more money on the Brutal Edition ($69.99) will get 48-hours of early access to the game plus bonus in-game content.

    There's also a new Gamescom trailer available today. Wait, Gamescom is this week? Oh no. Anyway, here's a new trailer and various gameplay...
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  • Immortals of Aveum Needs a Supercomputer to Run at 4K

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    • Published: 08-17-2023, 07:11 PM
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    Immortals of Aveum Needs a Supercomputer to Run at 4K

    That's with upscaling enabled by default.

    The PC requirements for the upcoming action-adventure Electronic Arts game Immortals of Aveum were shared today. Immortals of Aveum is an upcoming FPS that uses magic instead of bullets to take out enemies. This Unreal Engine 5 powered title is being developed by Ascendant Studios and published under the EA Originals name.

    Now, those system requirements alluded to prior? Well, they're quite steep. They're steep even by steep standards....
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  • Nacon Announces Rig 600 Pro Wireless Headsets

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    • Published: 08-17-2023, 04:19 PM
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    Nacon Announces Rig 600 Pro Wireless Headsets

    A dual wireless headset that comes in two flavors.

    Nacon, the parent company behind the RIG audio brand, just announced their first dual wireless headsets. Their upcoming RIG 600 Pro includes wireless technologies of low-latency 2.4GHz and Bluetooth (5.1).

    The RIG 600 Pro will be available in two different models: The 600 Pro HS and 600 Pro HX. The HS model is for PlayStation platforms, while the HX is officially licensed for Xbox platforms and includes Dolby Atmos for...
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  • Xbox 360 Store to Close July 2024

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    • Published: 08-17-2023, 03:20 PM
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    Xbox 360 Store to Close July 2024

    Get those last year purchases in now.

    On July 29, 2024, the browser-based and console-based versions of the Xbox 360 Store will cease operations. This announcement was made via the Xbox Wire news portal.

    This means that after July 29th, you will no longer be able to purchase games, DLC, or any other form of entertainment from the Xbox 360 Store. This date also marks the shutdown of the Microsoft Movies & TV app for the Xbox 360, rendering it impossible to watch TV...
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  • Alan Wake 2 Delayed by 10 Days

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    • Published: 08-17-2023, 01:09 PM
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    Alan Wake 2 Delayed by 10 Days

    Remedy needs a little breathing room from other games.

    Remedy just announced that they delayed Alan Wake 2 by 10 days in order to make a little breathing room between it and other games. Alan Wake 2 was due to be released on October 17, but will now be out on October 27.

    As usual, the end of the year is packed with hot new game releases, so this shift in release date makes a lot of sense. Remedy says, "October is an amazing month for game launches and we hope this...
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  • Red Dead Redemption Out Now on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch

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    • Published: 08-17-2023, 12:03 PM
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    Red Dead Redemption Out Now on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch

    Go back to where it all began in this sequel to Red Dead Redemption 2.

    The original Red Dead Redemption is out now on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Rockstar Games and Double Eleven Studios have ported the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Western action title to these platforms and can be yours for a price of $49.99 (USD). This one is a digital only release for now, with a physical release coming "soon."

    Today's release of Red Dead Redemption also includes the...
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  • Starfield Preloads Begin August 17

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    • Published: 08-16-2023, 06:36 PM
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    Starfield Preloads Begin August 17

    Why yes, that's tomorrow!

    Bethesda and Microsoft have confirmed to the world that Starfield has gone gold! Before digital downloads became prevalent, going gold indicated that a game was ready to be sent off for mass production of physical copies. These days? It mostly just means that the game is done, typically free of major bugs, and can be played from start to finish.

    Starfield will reportedly have a physical disc release, so the antiquated form of gone gold still actually...
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  • NHL 24 Announced with New 'Exhaust Engine'

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    • Published: 08-16-2023, 05:09 PM
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    NHL 24 Announced with New 'Exhaust Engine'

    It's still a hockey game, despite the new Exhaust.
    EA Sports just announced EA Sports NHL 24 today with its all new "Exhaust Engine" and physics-based contact. NHL 24 will once again be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Sadly, there is still no PC version of EA's annual hockey title.

    Readying for release on October 6, 2023, NHL 24 will make use of something EA is calling the Exhaust Engine. This "brand-new" engine is still...
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  • Xbox Introduces 8 Strike Enforcement System

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    • Published: 08-15-2023, 05:11 PM
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    Xbox Introduces 8 Strike Enforcement System

    8 strikes and you're out.

    Xbox is introducing a new strike-based punishment program that they hope will decrease bad behavior on their platform.

    A new Xbox Wire blog post from CVP of Xbox player services Dave McCarthy details this new system. McCarthy says that players that are found to violate the Xbox community standards will receive a strike. These strikes will remain on your record for six months. If you manage to receive a total of eight strikes, their account will...
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  • Patricia Hernandez Fired as Kotaku Editor-in-chief

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    • Published: 08-15-2023, 04:21 PM
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    Patricia Hernandez Fired as Kotaku Editor-in-chief

    A "personal disagreement" led to Hernandez's departure.

    A new report from GamesIndustry.biz says that Kotaku editor-in-chief Patricia Hernandez has been fired from Kotaku. This report cites remarks made by journalist Shannon Liao (paywalled article), who claims that Hernandez was fired by Kotaku parent company, G/O Media, following a "personal disagreement."

    Yesterday, Hernandez announced on Twitter that Monday, August 14th was her last day at Kotaku....
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  • Everspace 2 Out Now on PlayStation and Xbox

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    • Published: 08-15-2023, 02:30 PM
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    Everspace 2 Out Now on PlayStation and Xbox

    This space action-RPG is out now on consoles.

    After a launch on PC back in April of this year, Everspace 2 is finally hitting your home console of choice. That is provided your console of choice is PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. It is also available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers today.

    Today's release of this space-based action-RPG boasts more than 100 handcrafted locations and 60FPS gameplay. Though it should be said that the 60FPS gameplay is on the better hardware,...
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  • Battlefield 2042: Redux is a Month of Returning Content Ahead of Season 6

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    • Published: 08-15-2023, 01:28 PM
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    Battlefield 2042: Redux is a Month of Returning Content Ahead of Season 6

    Season 6 delayed, so here is some old content you may like instead.

    DICE announced today that they have had to push Season 6 for Battlefield 2042 back by a month. That means Season 6 will now be out in October instead of September as initially planned. That also means that there is now a gap between the end of Season 5 and the start of Season 6.

    That's where Battlefield 2042: Redux comes into play. This interim season will bring back those limited-time modes from previous...
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  • Armored Core 6 PC System Requirements

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    • Published: 08-14-2023, 05:14 PM
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    Armored Core 6 PC System Requirements

    They're less demanding then Elden Ring.

    The Steam listing for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon was updated with the PC system requirements for the game. The upcoming mech combat title by FromSoftware shows that it won't require the latest and greatest hardware to seemingly run well.

    Additional hardware details were also shared on the official Armored Core 6 website. The requirements share spec details for those playing with and without ray tracing. The raytracing in this...
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  • Assassin's Creed Mirage Releasing a Week Earlier

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    • Published: 08-14-2023, 04:36 PM
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    Assassin's Creed Mirage Releasing a Week Earlier

    Hurrah for a change in release date that isn't a delay.

    Games like Skull & Bones and Beyond Good and Evil 2 may have given Ubisoft a bit of a bad reputation for lengthy game delays. So it comes as a bit of a shock today when Ubisoft revealed that the next Assassin's Creed title is not delayed, but rather being released a week earlier than expected.

    Assassin's Creed Mirage, Ubisoft's more tightly focused Assassin's Creed sequel, will now release on October 5. This is...
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  • Partner that Balked at Embracer Group's $2 Billion Deal Revealed

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    • Published: 08-14-2023, 04:02 PM
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    Partner that Balked at Embracer Group's $2 Billion Deal Revealed

    The Saudi-backed Savvy Games was the mystery partner that walked away.

    Embracer Group recently started to lay off employees and shutter some of their game studios as recently as last week after a multi-billion dollar deal reportedly fell through. At the time of that initial report, it was not known who that mystery partner could have been that walked away from the deal after negotiations.

    Today, it has been revealed that the partner in question was Savvy Games Group, a...
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