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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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  • Metro Author Sentenced to Prison, Has No Plans to Serve Sentence

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-10-2023, 06:56 PM
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    Metro Author Sentenced to Prison, Has No Plans to Serve Sentence

    Dmitry Glukhovsky has been sentenced to 8 years in prison, but doesn't actually live in Russia.

    On August 7, Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky was sentenced to eight years in prison. Glukhovsky was found guilty by a Moscow court for intentionally spreading "misinformation" about Russia's armed forces.

    This sentencing comes about a year after Glukhovsky revealed that he was placed on a Russian federal watchlist after he was accused of discrediting the Russian army...
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  • Overwatch 2 is Officially Out of Early Access

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-10-2023, 06:17 PM
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    Overwatch 2 is Officially Out of Early Access

    It was apparently in early access for over five seasons now.

    Blizzard says that Overwatch 2 is now out of its early access period. This news comes as the game kicks off Season 6 alongside a release on Steam. Season 6 offers the usual assortment of new content and a new season pass, but the biggest feature released today is the first bit of PvE content.

    Overwatch 2: Invasion offers players access to new modes (Flashpoint), new story missions, a new Hero (Illari), and new...
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  • Quake 2 Enhanced Released Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-10-2023, 01:12 PM
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    Quake 2 Enhanced Released Today

    It's like the 1997 classic only better.

    id Software released Quake 2 Enhanced today. This is a re-release of the classic FPS from 1997 but modernized a bit for this re-release in 2023.

    Quake 2 Enhanced includes support for up to 4K resolution, widescreen resolutions, enhanced models, improved enemy animations, improved gore, improved and restored AI behaviors, enhanced cinematics, dynamic and colored lighting, anti-aliasing, depth of field, the original heavy rock soundtrack...
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  • Keith David to Replace the Late Lance Reddick in Destiny 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-10-2023, 12:16 PM
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    Keith David to Replace the Late Lance Reddick in Destiny 2

    Commander Zavala will have a new voice in future seasons.

    Ever since the tragic passing of Lance Reddick, Destiny 2 fans wondered what would happen to the character he voiced in Destiny, Commander Zavala. Today, Bungie shared the first details on the fate of Commander Zavala in future seasons of Destiny 2.

    Going forward, Keith David will voice Zavala in Destiny 2: The Final Shape and beyond. Bungie also notes that all of Lance's existing in-game lines will remain untouched...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Makarov Reveal Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-09-2023, 04:51 PM
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Makarov Reveal Trailer

    Iiiiit's Makarov... aaaaagain.

    Another new teaser trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 came out today. In this Makarov focused trailer, we get a new look at series antagonist Vladimir Makarov alongside very brief glimpses of in-game footage.

    This trailer, like the teaser trailer before it, is narrated by Captain Price. This trailer blends some live-action footage of Makarov getting a tattoo with some of those in-game pieces. We see stuff like swimming in frozen waters,...
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  • EA Closing Servers for Crysis 3, Dead Space 2, and Dante's Inferno

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-09-2023, 04:21 PM
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    EA Closing Servers for Crysis 3, Dead Space 2, and Dante's Inferno

    Let's be real: Nobody knew the servers for these were still live anyway.

    If you are still playing the online components for Crysis 3, Dead Space 2, or Dante's Inferno, I've got some bad news for you. First off, it's 2023 and there was a really bad pandemic that started in 2020 (technically it was 2019, but shut up). Secondly, the online servers for those three games are being shut down starting in September.

    Specifically, EA will close the online servers for Crysis 3 on...
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  • Lost Judgment, The Witch Queen, and More Coming to PlayStation Plus in August 2023

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    • Published: 08-09-2023, 03:32 PM
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    Lost Judgment, The Witch Queen, and More Coming to PlayStation Plus in August 2023

    A few PlayStation Classics are also being added to the catalogue.

    Sony shared the PlayStation Plus Games Catalogue additions coming in August 2023. Included in the additions are games like Lost Judgment, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Moving Out 2, and Cursed to Golf.

    All told there are 17 games joining the selection of titles that are available to those with PlayStation Plus Premium. 14 out of those 17 titles will be available to those with PlayStation Plus Extra. The only...
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  • Tekken 8 Won't Use Denuvo

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-09-2023, 02:13 PM
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    Tekken 8 Won't Use Denuvo

    Harada says you all "sit the hell down" now.

    You won't have to worry about Tekken 8 including the anti-tamper and DRM software Denuvo. Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada flat out said on Twitter that the game will not include Denuvo "or anything else" like it.

    Harada made this announcement over on Twitter in response to a now-deleted tweet that showed Tekken's 8 End User License Agreement (EULA) mentions Denuvo under the third-party software category....
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  • Second Baldur's Gate 3 Update Fixes Protruding Dicks

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    • Published: 08-08-2023, 04:42 PM
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    Second Baldur's Gate 3 Update Fixes Protruding Dicks

    Oh, and there are a bunch of other fixes included.

    The second post-release "hotfix" update for Baldur's Gate 3 was released a short time ago today. Sure, this update includes some nice fixes for a few game crashes, progression blockers, and other issues. However, the big news here is that penis options C and D will no longer clip through some of the githyanki clothing. Likewise, male gnome sorcerers are no longer missing their underwear.

    I know, we're all ve...
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  • Third DLC Expansion for Saints Row Released, Steam Version Soon

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-08-2023, 02:41 PM
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    Third DLC Expansion for Saints Row Released, Steam Version Soon

    If you need even more RP in your life, Saints Row has you covered.

    The third DLC expansion for Saints Row is now available to players. This content, A Song of Ice and Dust, takes players to the new district of Vallejo for a bit of live action role-playing.

    This new DLC includes five new campaign missions, a new enemy faction (The Frostlanders), four new vehicles, new weapons, and over 20 new outfits and cosmetics. Like the previous DLC expansions, you can play A Song of...
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  • Refurbished, Cheaper Steam Decks Now Sold by Valve

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    • Published: 08-08-2023, 01:52 PM
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    Refurbished, Cheaper Steam Decks Now Sold by Valve

    A cheaper way to get a Steam Deck of your own.

    Valve just announced that they are now offering Certified Refurbished Steam Decks. These not-quite-new Steam Decks start at $319 (USD).

    The 64GB model is the one that starts at $319. The 256GB model is $419 and the 512GB is $519. This is a savings of roughly $70, $110, and $130 respectively from buying a new unit.

    All of these Certified Refurbished Steam Decks have been refurbished by Valve and "have been...
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  • Alien's Xenomorph Comes to Dead by Daylight

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-08-2023, 01:00 PM
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    Alien's Xenomorph Comes to Dead by Daylight

    Ellen Ripley is also joining as a new Survivor.

    A long-requested collaboration for Dead by Daylight is finally happening. Starting today in the Public Test Build (PTB) of Dead by Daylight, players will get to play as the Xenomorph from the Alien films. Not only that, but Ellen Ripley joins the game as a new Survivor. Then on top of all of that is a new map based on the Nostromo Wreckage.

    If you aren't too keen to opt into the PTB to try out this Alien themed content early,...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Releases November 10, 2023

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-07-2023, 04:56 PM
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Releases November 10, 2023

    So, we are getting a full sequel this year then?

    Activision said in February 2022 that there wouldn't be a major Call of Duty release in 2023. Today, Activision announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be released on November 10, 2023.

    This release date announcement comes from a short teaser trailer for Modern Warfare 3. In the teaser, we get small bits of dialogue from Captain Price and Phillip Graves, the head of Shadow Company. If you played Call of Duty:...
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  • Street Fighter 6 to Collab with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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    • Published: 08-07-2023, 03:23 PM
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    Street Fighter 6 to Collab with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Custom avatars will get some TMNT gear to use.

    During this weekend's Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2023, Capcom shared a new reveal with Street Fighter 6 fans. On August 8, Street Fighter 6 players will be able to customize their avatars with various Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gear and emotes.

    In addition to the avatar cosmetics, there will also be some TMNT-themed Titles, chat stamps, mobile wallpapers (for your in-game phone), and camera themes. Capcom does say...
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  • Rockstar Disappoints Fans by Announcing Red Dead Redemption for Switch and PS4

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-07-2023, 12:23 PM
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    Rockstar Disappoints Fans by Announcing Red Dead Redemption for Switch and PS4

    Our expectations were low, but holy f---

    For months now, rumors have been swirling that Rockstar Games was working on a modern release of their beloved Old West action title, Red Dead Redemption. Those rumors even included the idea that Rockstar was working on a remaster of Red Dead Redemption, though those rumors were hit by another rumor saying that the studio canned the idea following the poor reception to the GTA Trilogy.

    Following word that the remaster was canned,...
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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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