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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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  • Squad Battle and Classic Maps Added to Halo Infinite

    Squad Battle and Classic Maps Added to Halo Infinite

    A sizable multiplayer update is out now for Halo Infinite.

    A decently sized update just rolled out for Halo Infinite multiplayer today. First and foremost is the addition of Squad Battles. This new mode is like the old Big Team Battle mode of yesteryear. It's an 8v8 mode that includes Slayer and Objective modes in one playlist.

    Squad Battle is placed snuggly between the 4v4 modes and the larger 12v12 battles that were already in Infinite. The Squad Battle matches are played...
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  • Microsoft Triumphs in FTC Case

    Microsoft Triumphs in FTC Case

    The FTC's request for an injunction has been denied by a California judge.

    A judge in California is allowing Microsoft to proceed in closing its deal to acquire Activision Blizzard. After nearly a week of testimony from both sides, Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley denied the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction.

    Judge Corley issued the following statement as part of their ruling. ...
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  • AMD Starfield Bundle is Official

    AMD Starfield Bundle is Official

    Buy AMD and get Starfield.

    AMD officially announces a new Starfield bundle. This bundle was rumored for a little bit now but was only today made official.

    This bundle deal says that when you buy select AMD Ryzen processors, AMD Radeon graphics cards, or a gaming system that contains both, you will get a free copy of Starfield. This is only if you buy through participating retailers, of course. Furthermore, the version of the game you are eligible to get depends on what...
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  • Everspace 2 Hits Consoles on August 15

    Everspace 2 Hits Consoles on August 15

    A Game Pass release is also coming on the same day.

    Good news to you on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the space action-RPG Everspace 2 will be released on those platforms on August 15, 2023. This console release comes just a few months after it released on PC to mostly positive reviews and with over 350,000 copies sold so far.

    The console release will go for $49.99 (USD) with an extra 20% discount offered to those who are subscribed to PlayStation Plus. Those on Xbox...
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  • New Texas Chain Saw Massacre Trailer

    New Texas Chain Saw Massacre Trailer

    The trailer will probably be age gated.

    Gun Interactive shared a new trailer from the upcoming asymmetrical horror game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The new footage was shown off during today's ID@Xbox Showcase that apparently took place.

    The trailer is said to paint "a vivid, bloody picture of the dangers and mayhem that await players once the game launches in full on August 18th." Look for this one to be out for $39.99 (USD) on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation...
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  • Exoprimal Post-Launch Content Includes Monster Hunter Crossover

    Exoprimal Post-Launch Content Includes Monster Hunter Crossover

    A new game mode, additional suit variants, and more are also planned.

    On the evening of July 10th, Capcom held a special presentation to share some new details for the upcoming online team-based action game, Exoprimal. The showcase, hosted by game director Takuro Hiraoka, gave us an early look at what's in store for the game for its July 14th launch along with a little look at the seasonal updates to come after release.

    Exoprimal will launch with a unique feature for the...
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  • Get Betrayer for Free

    Get Betrayer for Free

    Get it now on GOG.

    GOG is offering the once lost game Betrayer for free. Just add it to your GOG account and it's yours to keep forever.

    Betrayer has been missing for about two years now after it was quietly removed from Steam in 2021. Betrayer was developed and released by Blackpowder Games back in 2014. The studio, made up of former Monolith Productions staffers (the F.E.A.R. devs), also quietly disappeared shortly after the game was released. The reasons for the game...
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  • Several Characters from The Boys are Coming to Modern Warfare 2

    Several Characters from The Boys are Coming to Modern Warfare 2

    Season 4 to add in three Operator skins from The Boys.

    The popular Amazon Prime Video superhero series, The Boys, is soon to have a collaboration with none other than Call of Duty. Season 4's midseason update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will introduce Black Noir, a prominent character from The Boys for the show's first three seasons. Joining Black Noir from The boys will be Starlight and Homelander.

    The midseason update for Modern Warfare 2 kicks off on July 12...
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  • EA Quietly Announces UFC 5

    EA Quietly Announces UFC 5

    The MMA focused franchise is apparently coming back.

    EA rather quietly announced that they are bringing back their UFC games. The mixed martial arts will return with UFC 5, which was announced in a super basic announcement through Twitter earlier today.

    The tweet says "Coming soon" and notes that there will be a full reveal of the game coming this September.

    The first game based off of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brand came about in...
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  • Black Panther Game in Development from Shadow of Mordor Team

    Black Panther Game in Development from Shadow of Mordor Team

    Cliffhanger Games will lead this new project for EA.

    The newly formed triple-A development studio, Cliffhanger Games, will be the studio in charge of a new, original Black Panther video game. The studio, based in Seattle, will develop an original, third-person, single-player action game with collaboration from Marvel Games.

    If you haven't heard of Cliffhanger Games before, that's because the studio was also just announced today alongside the new Black Panther game. Cliffhanger...
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    Head Into The Wild With Wild Card City Casino 🎰

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  • Denuvo to Offer Independent Benchmarks to Prove It Doesn't Cause Performance Issues

    The controversial DRM system has long been blamed for poorly performing PC games.

    Despite the years of complaints from PC players, Denuvo is still the go-to option when it comes to adding anti-tamper and anti-piracy measures into new game releases. It's also still just as common to hear complaints from players saying that Deunvo is responsible for any and all performance woes that a player faces when playing a video game with it included.

    These claims of degraded performance...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Lets You Sleep with a Bear

    Baldur's Gate 3 Lets You Sleep with a Bear

    You know, in the biblical sense.

    Larian Studios just wrapped up showing their latest Panel From Hell for the upcoming RPG, Baldur's Gate 3. The aptly named Release Showcase is the final live show to air ahead of the game's release on August 3. Today's showcase was streamed live from a medieval abbey and covered everything from "a customizable serial killer protagonist, to the importance of character identity, to the ability to wildshape into a dinosaur." Oh also, being able...
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  • Kobe Bryant Graces Cover of NBA 2K24

    Kobe Bryant Graces Cover of NBA 2K24

    This marks the fourth time Bryant has been the featured cover athlete.

    Kobe Bryant is once again the featured athlete seen front and center on the cover for the upcoming NBA 2K24. This marks the fourth year in which Bryant has appeared as the featured cover athlete across six separate covers (two editions for 2K21 and two editions for 2K24).

    Kobe Bryant will be featured on the NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition cover and the Black Mamba Edition cover. A full breakdown of the...
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    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...
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