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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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  • Tomb Raider IP Reportedly Leased to Amazon for $600 Million

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 07:20 PM
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    Tomb Raider IP Reportedly Leased to Amazon for $600 Million

    A very quick return on investment for Embracer Group.

    In May 2022, Embracer Group purchased three Square Enix studios for just $300 million (USD). This amount included the studios, employees, and numerous IPs that belonged to these studios. One of those IPs was Tomb Raider.

    It is now being reported by Fellowship of Fans that Embracer has leased just the Tomb Raider IP to Amazon for $600 million. Their original story said that the rights were sold outright to Amazon, but...
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  • New Resident Evil 4 Remake Details from Game Informer

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 06:52 PM
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    New Resident Evil 4 Remake Details from Game Informer

    Limited durability knives, side-quests, health bars, and more.

    Game Informer kicked off their month's long coverage of cover story Resident Evil 4 with some fresh gameplay information. The new issue, which you can read digitally right now, goes into details on some of the new gameplay changes players will see when the remake releases on March 24, 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    As part of today's reveals, we learn that quick-time events...
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  • EA to Shut Down Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 06:27 PM
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    EA to Shut Down Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile

    These mobile titles will be sunset starting in May.

    Electronic Arts announce that both Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile are shutting down. The end of Apex Legends Mobile will happen on May 1, 2023 at 4PM (PT). The date and time that Battlefield Mobile will cease to be was not provided in EA's statement. Furthermore, the studio behind Battlefield Mobile, Industrial Toys, is also being completely shut down.

    EA's statement continues on to provide some reasons why...
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  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Delayed

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 05:58 PM
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    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Delayed

    The Respawn developed sequel is now coming in April.

    Delayed, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is. The game, which was originally set to release on March 15, 2023, will instead be pushed back about six more weeks to an April 28th release.

    The delay was announced through Twitter by game director Stig Asmussen. The short of it is that Respawn needs some more time to polish the final release and enhance performance.



    An additional statement was issued by...
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  • 343 Industries Reportedly Hitting Reset on Halo Plans

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 05:24 PM
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    343 Industries Reportedly Hitting Reset on Halo Plans

    Halo is staying with 343 Industries, but there are big changes coming.

    After Microsoft announced plans to layoff 10,000 employees, many of which are coming from Xbox studios, the fate of the Halo franchise lingered in limbo. It was initially rumored that main Halo developer, 343 Industries, would be made into a support studio and that other studios would take on main development of future Halo titles.

    343 Industries had to make a statement that refutes those claims. In...
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  • Oops! Sony Denies Rumor Saying They Cut PlayStation VR2 Production Numbers

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 03:23 PM
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    Oops! Sony Denies Rumor Saying They Cut PlayStation VR2 Production Numbers

    Sony flatly denies a recent Bloomberg report.

    Less than a day ago, a report from Bloomberg stated that Sony cut the initial production of PlayStation VR2 hardware from 2 million units to 1 million units. Their report claims that Sony cut their shipment forecast "after early pre-orders disappointed."

    Today, Sony has come out to flatly deny those claims made by Bloomberg. In a statement made to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony says that they have "not cut PlayStation...
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  • Free DLC Haunts Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Today

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 02:56 PM
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    Free DLC Haunts Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Today

    A new map, ghost, and more.

    Those of you that already own Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will be happy to see that a new update is available. This update includes the "first of many" free DLC packages for the game.

    This new content includes The Facility, a condemned property that was recently purchased by a private investor group that plans to renovate and reopen the facility. It just so happens that this place is haunted. Also new is Glutton, a new Ghost type...
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  • New Screenshots for The Lords of the Fallen

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 02:25 PM
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    New Screenshots for The Lords of the Fallen

    A fresh look at the reboot to the 2014 game of almost the same name.

    Several new screenshots are out today for The Lords of the Fallen. The shots come from HEXWORKS and show off environments and characters from this upcoming action-RPG.

    They are saying that The Lords of the Fallen is both a "reboot to the 2014" game, Lords of the Fallen, and that it also takes place over a thousand years after the events of the first game... which would make it a sequel.
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  • Lots of Exotics Coming in Destiny 2: Lightfall

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    • Published: 01-31-2023, 01:34 PM
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    Lots of Exotics Coming in Destiny 2: Lightfall

    A new trailer showcases some of shiny, new gear.

    Bungie released a new trailer for their upcoming Destiny 2 expansion, Lightfall. In this trailer, they showcase things like Final Warning, a new Strand-based Sidearm that has enemy seeking rounds. There is also a new Stasis Glaive, a Void Machine Gun, and new Exotic armor shown off for each class.

    Beyond the Exotics, this trailer includes another look at the "Strands" that will be used throughout Lightfall to aid...
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  • Report: Xbox, Sony, and Nintendo to Skip E3 2023

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    • Published: 01-30-2023, 07:21 PM
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    Report: Xbox, Sony, and Nintendo to Skip E3 2023

    E3's big return sounds like it's more of a dud.

    In September 2022, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced that E3 was returning. Not only was it returning, but it would be the show's first in-person event in four years.

    Now, we're learning that none of the three major console makers will have any sort of presence at the trade show. Sony and Nintendo not having a presence probably isn't too surprising. Those two companies had already started to do their...
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  • Blizzard Wants to Make Overwatch 2 Ranked Play Suck a Little Less

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    • Published: 01-30-2023, 06:49 PM
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    Blizzard Wants to Make Overwatch 2 Ranked Play Suck a Little Less

    The community has been vocal about their problems with ranked play and changes are coming.

    In the coming weeks, Blizzard plans to make some changes to Overwatch 2 that should make both matchmaking and ranked competitive play a little bit better. These are areas that fans have been complaining about for months, ever since the game's release really, that are only now getting addressed.

    In their latest developer blog, Blizzard says that they have "seen feedback on matches...
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  • Fans Believe Sony Teased the Next Uncharted Game in New Promo

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    • Published: 01-30-2023, 06:13 PM
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    Fans Believe Sony Teased the Next Uncharted Game in New Promo

    Or it could be nothing at all.

    If fan-theories are to believed, and why wouldn't you believe them, a new promotional video for PlayStation may have just teased the future of Uncharted.

    Sony released a new commercial that talks up the end of the PlayStation 5 shortage. The video shows off characters and games we are all very familiar with already. There was Marvel's Spider-Man, Horizon, God of War, and more. There were also a couple of quick glimpses at something that...
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  • Early Footage of Horizon Multiplayer Leaked Online

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    • Published: 01-30-2023, 04:47 PM
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    Early Footage of Horizon Multiplayer Leaked Online

    Footage from an alpha build made its way online this past weekend.

    This week, several screenshots and some gameplay footage from a Horizon multiplayer game leaked online. The leaked content is supposedly from an alpha build of this multiplayer project, dating back to sometime in the Summer of 2020.

    A multiplayer Horizon has been in the cards for a while now at Guerrilla Games. In December 2022, the studio announced that they had a team working on an online project that...
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  • The Last of Us Greenlit for a Second Season

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    • Published: 01-30-2023, 04:03 PM
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    The Last of Us Greenlit for a Second Season

    The renewal came before the third episode aired.

    The third episode of The Last of Us HBO series aired this past weekend. However, the big news came a short time prior when it was announced that the show has been renewed for a second season.

    The confirmation that The Last of Us getting a second season was shared through HBO's official Twitter account. This seems to fall in line with the idea that The Last of Us HBO series would get multiple seasons. The idea being that...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 3.2.0 Changelog

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    • Published: 01-27-2023, 04:38 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Update 3.2.0 Changelog

    Classes, Breakaway rework, thermal scopes, and much more.

    Update 3.2.0 for Battlefield 2042 looks to be a big one. There are some major changes coming in this update and there doesn't seem to be an aspect of the game that hasn't been altered in some way, shape, or form. This update is expected to go live early next week, so let's dig in and see what it offers.

    First up, the Class system returns. The series staple is finally being added to Battlefield 2042. Existing Specialists...
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