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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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  • Forspoken is the First and Last Release by Luminous Productions

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    • Published: 02-28-2023, 04:11 PM
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    Forspoken is the First and Last Release by Luminous Productions

    They had a good run?

    The development studio for Forspoken, Luminous Productions, will be absorbed back into Square Enix. The members of the studio will fill positions within Square Enix leaving Forspoken as their first, and only, release.

    The reveal came via Twitter where Luminous Productions says that the change will begin this May. The statement from Luminous says that their "talented team will join Square Enix to deliver new, innovative gaming experiences to players...
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  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Announced

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    • Published: 02-28-2023, 03:45 PM
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    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Announced

    To deliver you what is yours. Destined death.

    A day many of us have been waiting for is here: FromSoftware finally announced the first expansion for Elden Ring. The rather low-key announcement came via Twitter where the developer merely confirmed that the DLC is currently in development and that it's called Shadow of the Erdtree.

    They offered no other details outside of the name and the "yeah, we're working on it" announcement. There is no release date, but we...
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  • NewsBits: A Bunch of Updates and New Releases Featuring Destiny, Battlefield, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-28-2023, 03:03 PM
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    NewsBits: A Bunch of Updates and New Releases Featuring Destiny, Battlefield, and More

    It's a pretty big release day for a lot of games.

    Let's just get this all out of the way now, because otherwise there would be a separate news post for all of this and I'm not about that life today. Apparently, February 28th is the day that publishers and developers were like, "Yeah, that date is a great time to get a new season/game/update out to everyone!"

    We've got some Destiny 2: Lightfall, there's new Battlefield 2042 content, there's Catan, Fallout 76 got a big new...
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  • Destiny 2: Lightfall Update Changelog

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-27-2023, 05:27 PM
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    Destiny 2: Lightfall Update Changelog

    The new season arrives tomorrow alongside this big 7.0.0.1 update.

    Tomorrow, February 28 is the launch of Destiny 2: Lightfall. Not only will players get this entirely new expansion but they will get the hefty update 7.0.0.1 for the game at the exact same time.

    Obviously, Lightfall is going to bring about a bunch of new content. This 7.0.0.1 update will also bring sweeping changes to a lot of the game's existing mechanics, as well as changes to gear, mods, weapons, special...
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  • Expansions Announced for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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    • Published: 02-27-2023, 04:38 PM
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    Expansions Announced for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Two major expansions will continue the story in Scarlet and Violet.

    Later this year, the first expansions for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be released. The expansions were revealed as part of a Pokémon Presents event from earlier this morning. Combined, the expansions are called The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. This will be made up of two separate DLCs: The Teal Mask in fall 2023 and The Indigo Disk in winter 2023.

    The Teal Mask lets players take part in...
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  • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Co-op Gameplay Showcase

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-27-2023, 03:21 PM
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    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Co-op Gameplay Showcase

    Because this was forgotten about last week.

    Last week during the PlayStation Showcase, Warner Bros. Games and DC revealed a decently long look at the co-op gameplay for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. This is the upcoming third-person action-adventure title in development by Rocksteady Studios.

    This video shows off parts of the open-world of Metropolis, some enemies, character abilities, traversal, and more. You can play this with up to three other friends or you...
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  • Green Hell VR Coming to PlayStation VR2 this Year

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    • Published: 02-27-2023, 02:58 PM
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    Green Hell VR Coming to PlayStation VR2 this Year

    There will be some PSVR 2 exclusive enhancements with this release.

    Green Hell VR has already enjoyed some moderate success on PC VR as well as on the Meta Quest 2. Soon it will be PlayStation VR2's turn to bring players into the do or die survival sim. Naturally, thanks to the enhancements on the PSVR2 hardware, there are some features that are only going to be available on the PlayStation VR2 version of the game.

    For instance, there will be better haptic feedback in...
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  • The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Launches March 7

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    • Published: 02-27-2023, 02:25 PM
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    The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Launches March 7

    It's The Outer Worlds but better.

    On march 7, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. With this release, the RPG will get some nice next-gen improvements thanks to higher resolution visuals, a dynamic weather system, overhauled lighting and environments, improved performance, faster load times, enhanced character detail, a higher level cap, and more.

    Included in The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition is...
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  • Barotrauma Brings the Underwater Sci-fi Scares on March 13

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    • Published: 02-27-2023, 01:43 PM
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    Barotrauma Brings the Underwater Sci-fi Scares on March 13

    This sci-fi underwater adventure leaves Early Access in two weeks.

    Are you ready to dive deep under the sea to encounter fears known and unknown? You better be because Barotrauma is leaving Steam Early Access on March 13 with the release of version 1.0. This full release will include even more new features than what the 2.5 million players have already experienced throughout the Early Access period.

    In Barotrauma, players will dive deep into the waters of Europa using...
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  • Sales Figures: A Big Week for Sons of the Forest, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring

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    • Published: 02-25-2023, 03:59 PM
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    Sales Figures: A Big Week for Sons of the Forest, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring

    Big numbers all over the place making lots of executives very happy.

    It was a monumental week for those of you who like hearing about the success of various video game releases. If you like seeing big numbers, this week was probably like a little Christmas for you as we saw sales milestones for games like Sons of the Forest, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring.

    Let's start with the newest kid on the block, Sons of the Forest. Though it was released only into Steam Early Access...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.0 Changelog

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    • Published: 02-24-2023, 04:42 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.0 Changelog

    Season 4 starts on February 28.

    The next season of Battlefield 2042 is just days away. DICE is getting you ready for that new content with the release of the full Update 4.0.0 changelog. We already talked a lot about the new stuff that's coming, so now it's time to see what's getting changed or fixed.

    Season 3 concludes on February 28 at 08:59 (UTC; 3:59AM ET). Update 4.0.0 goes live at 09:00 (UTC; 4AM ET). Seasonal and Battle Pass progression begins a few hours later...
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  • Kerbal Space Program 2 Released Into Early Access

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-24-2023, 04:07 PM
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    Kerbal Space Program 2 Released Into Early Access

    How many sites used the word "launched" instead of "released" for their headline on this one?

    After a series of delays and whatnots, Kerbal Space Program 2 is now available for purchase. The game isn't complete or anything, but is instead an Early Access release on the PC. This sequel to the rocket building, space exploration game will get you back just $49.99 (USD) through Steam, the Epic Games Store, the Private Division Store, and other digital storefronts....
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  • Octopath Traveler 2 is Out Now

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    • Published: 02-24-2023, 03:23 PM
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    Octopath Traveler 2 is Out Now

    Enter into the new world of Solistia.

    Square Enix released Octopath Traveler 2 today for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Players will venture to the all-new world of Solistia where eight travelers with unique stories must overcome a variety of obstacles, conquer enemies in turn-based battles, and contend with "the perils and promise of a new industrial era."

    Square Enix really pushes forth the fact that this is a new story...
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  • New Resident Evil 4 Gameplay from State of Play

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    • Published: 02-23-2023, 07:20 PM
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    New Resident Evil 4 Gameplay from State of Play

    New locations, enemies, gameplay, and more were all shown off.

    Capcom revealed a new trailer for Resident Evil 4 during the PlayStation State of Play showcase. Included in this new trailer is the latest look at Leon S. Kennedy. Plus, we get a look at multiple new environments, Jack Krauser, multiple different enemies, and more.

    Interestingly, the trailer shows off how familiar places and faces have been reworked for the remake. There seems to be a much greater emphasis...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Out August 31, 2023

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    • Published: 02-23-2023, 07:04 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Out August 31, 2023

    A new trailer shows off General Ketheric Thorm, played by J.K. Simmons.

    A new trailer for Baldur's Gate 3 shown during PlayStation's State of Play revealed the release date and gave us a taste of J.K. Simmons. Simmons voices General Ketherc Thorm, one of the game's main antagonists.

    General Thorm is "a seemingly invincible necromancer" who is "leading an army of the dead towards the eponymous city of Baldur's Gate." Before getting to today's main trailer,...
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