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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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  • Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis Out Now on Mobile

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    • Published: 09-07-2023, 03:54 PM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis Out Now on Mobile

    Experience key moments from Final Fantasy 7.

    Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis is now available on iOS and Android devices. This game will take you through various chapters of the rather extensive Final Fantasy 7 timeline. You will experience events from the original game alongside some "new story elements penned by Final Fantasy 7 Remake story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima." These new story elements will focus on the character of Sephiroth.

    This release includes...
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  • Megan Fox Voices Nitara in Mortal Kombat

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    • Published: 09-06-2023, 06:00 PM
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    Megan Fox Voices Nitara in Mortal Kombat

    The actress says she can really resonate with how Nitara is a vampire.

    There's a new Mortal Kombat trailer out today from NetherRealm Studios. This one shows off the character of Nitara, who returns to the franchise after a near 17 year absence.

    Nitara is being voiced by actor Megan Fox. ...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 is Out Now on PlayStation

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    • Published: 09-06-2023, 05:10 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 is Out Now on PlayStation

    The GOTY contender is out now on PlayStation.

    Larian Studios released Baldur's Gate 3 on PlayStation 5 today. This release beings a next-gen Dungeons & Dragons RPG experience to console players. An Xbox release is coming and should be out before the end of the year. A Mac release is planned for late September.

    Baldur's Gate 3 has been out on PC for about a month now. That release has already pulled in a 96% average score on OpenCritic and has easily earned a spot amongst...
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  • Starfield Came Out Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-06-2023, 02:56 PM
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    Starfield Came Out Today

    This time, it's available to everyone.

    Starfield, the first new IP from Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years, is finally available to everyone on the Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players will take to the far reaches of the galaxy as they explore, fight, converse, sneak, hack, and do most everything else you have probably come to know and expect from an open Bethesda RPG at this point.

    You will go on an adventure with your own custom character to explore however you want and tackle...
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  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Update Brings 'Solid 60FPS' to Consoles

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    • Published: 09-05-2023, 01:20 PM
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    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Update Brings 'Solid 60FPS' to Consoles

    A major update is now available for consoles and PC that boosts performance.

    Patch 7 for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released today. This update is a big one for those playing the game on consoles because Respawn says that the Performance mode for the game now offers a "solid 60 FPS," though it does come with a couple of caveats. Quality mode was also given some optimizations to boost and smooth over performance.

    One of the catches with hitting that 60FPS mark...
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  • Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Officially Announced... Again

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    • Published: 09-02-2023, 07:23 PM
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    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Officially Announced... Again

    Development has shifted to The Chinese Room.

    It lives once again. Paradox Interactive just released a new announcement trailer to re-announce Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. The game and its development is alive and well here in September 2023. What's more is that there is a new trailer out for this fresh announcement and we're told that Bloodlines 2 will be coming in fall 2024.

    To catch you up real quick on the saga of Bloodlines 2, we need to go all the way back...
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  • Another 17 Minutes of Lords of the Fallen Gameplay

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    • Published: 09-01-2023, 01:12 PM
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    Another 17 Minutes of Lords of the Fallen Gameplay

    Still warm from that Gamescom oven.

    CI Games passed along a link to the new gameplay footage for Lords of the Fallen that they showed off at the recent Gamescom. There is "seventeen minutes of uninterrupted gameplay" for Lords of the Fallen here.

    We get ourselves a look at a new area that has yet to be publicly revealed before now. It's called Fitzroy Gorge and it is where a fight against "the Lightreaper and his three-headed, winged monstrosity."...
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  • Layoffs Hit Embracer Owned Gearbox Publishing

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    • Published: 08-31-2023, 03:08 PM
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    Layoffs Hit Embracer Owned Gearbox Publishing

    Another Embracer owned studio impacted with layoffs.

    More unfortunate news from the gaming industry today as a new report from Gamedeveloper.com says that layoffs have hit Gearbox Publishing. The report notes that layoffs have been happening at Gearbox Publishing "throughout the summer and as recently as this week."

    This marks the second Embracer Group owned studio to make headlines today. The first was Volition and the unfortunate news of that entire studio...
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  • Starfield Review Averages Sit at Upper 80s

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    • Published: 08-31-2023, 01:04 PM
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    Starfield Review Averages Sit at Upper 80s

    See what critics are saying about the most anticipated game of 2023.

    The first major wave of reviews are in for Starfield and, well, they aren't bad. They're not super great either but they certainly aren't bad.

    According to OpenCritic, Starfield currently sits at an average review score of 87% with 93% of all reviewers recommending the game. The scores for this one seem to range from as low as 50% to as high as 100% (or 10 out of 10 to be more specific).

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  • Volition is Shutting Down Effective Immediately

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-31-2023, 12:15 PM
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    Volition is Shutting Down Effective Immediately

    After 30 years, the studio is being shut down.

    Volition formed in 1993, with their first game coming in 1995. That game was none other than the widely acclaimed Descent, a first-person spaceship shooter. Volition went on to make several more games in the Descent franchise. Volition also created the PlayStation 2 RPG Summoner. They created Red Faction and several sequels. They also created the Saints Row franchise, up to and including the latest franchise reboot title, aptly named Saints...
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  • A.K.I. Joins Street Fighter 6 Roster in Late September

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    • Published: 08-31-2023, 11:22 AM
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    A.K.I. Joins Street Fighter 6 Roster in Late September

    There will also be a new Fighting Pass available for a limited time.

    The new character named A.K.I. (whom I will now simply call Aki for the rest of this news) will be added to the Street Fighter 6 roster soon. How soon? Very. Aki will be added on September 27 to all versions of the game and will become the 20th playable character. You will get to play as Aki, or encounter her, across World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub.

    There will also be an "A.K.I. Arrives!"...
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  • PlayStation Plus Games for September 2023

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-30-2023, 06:07 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Games for September 2023

    Are these worth upwards of an extra $40 per year?

    In the same breath that Sony announced a price increase for PlayStation Plus, they also announced the "free" PlayStation Plus titles dropping for September 2023. The three titles offered in September are Saints Row, Black Desert, and Generation Zero. All three will be available to add to your account from September 5 - October 2.

    Before we get into the details about September's titles, this is your final reminder...
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  • Sony Raising Cost of PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

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    • Published: 08-30-2023, 05:53 PM
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    Sony Raising Cost of PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

    This is a global price increase for all 12-month options.

    Sony is set to increase the price of all PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions. This price increase will be a global bump and not just limited to specific regions.

    Starting from September 6, Sony will increase the price of all tiers of PlayStation Plus. This includes the very basic Essential tier, the Extra tier, and the top Premium tier. A breakdown of the current prices and the new prices that will go into effect...
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  • Pittsburgh to Host AGDQ 2024

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    • Published: 08-30-2023, 05:31 PM
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    Pittsburgh to Host AGDQ 2024

    Since Florida continues to be synonymous with hell.

    Games Done Quick announces that they are moving their annual speedrunning charity event, Awesome Games Done Quick to Pittsburgh, PA. The first AGDQ event to be held in Pittsburgh will be AGDQ 2024, which runs from January 14 through January 21, 2024.

    In years past, AGDQ was typically held in venues located in Florida. Once COVID-19 hit (remember that?!), AGDQ turned to being an online-only event for a few years. AGDQ...
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  • The Walking Dead: Betrayal Early Access in September

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    • Published: 08-30-2023, 02:40 PM
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    The Walking Dead: Betrayal Early Access in September

    Looking a little SUS there, Rick.

    A game about social deception in The Walking Dead universe is about to enter into Early Access. On September 14th, The Walking Dead: Betrayal will begin its Early Access phase complete with a free weekend from September 14-18. To continue playing after the free weekend, you will have to purchase the game to enter into the continued Early Access for just $19.99 (USD) through Steam.

    If you do pre-order the game or buy during Early Access...
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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%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
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