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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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  • Lots of Exotics Coming in Destiny 2: Lightfall

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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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  • Dead Space is Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-27-2023, 04:01 PM
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    Dead Space is Now Available

    Make us whole again.

    The remake of the classic 2008 sci-fi survival horror, Dead Space, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This remake has pulled in several 9/10 and 10/10 review scores across multiple media outlets. If you were worried about this remake, those fears should be safely put to bed by now.

    This remake was rebuilt from the ground up using the Frostbite engine. While remaining quite faithful to the original game, this Dead Space remake...
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  • The 'Different Future' Expansion Out Now for Stranger of Paradise

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    • Published: 01-27-2023, 01:32 PM
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    The 'Different Future' Expansion Out Now for Stranger of Paradise

    One last chance... for CHAOS!

    A new adventure awaits you in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Today, the Different Future expansion was released that takes players on a new adventure in this action-RPG from Square Enix.

    This is the game's third, and presumably final, expansion. It's out now for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store. This expansion, developed once again in collaboration with Team Ninja from...
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  • Critical Consensus: Dead Space

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    • Published: 01-26-2023, 07:30 PM
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    Critical Consensus: Dead Space

    The remake seems to be scaring up some good reviews.

    The reviews are in for Dead Space and it seems like the remake is quite good. At the time of writing, Dead Space sits at a 90% average on OpenCritic. Of the 72 critic reviews counted, 96% of them recommend this remake.

    Motive Studios did a rather solid job on this one. Dead Space features greatly improved visuals and audio when compared to the already amazing original. It also features seamless gameplay from start to...
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  • Forza Motorsport Promises a 'Generational Leap in Fidelity'

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-26-2023, 06:32 PM
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    Forza Motorsport Promises a 'Generational Leap in Fidelity'

    Makes sense when you figure the last Forza Motorsport only came out on the Xbox One.

    During their Developer Direct, Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios showed off a fresh look at the upcoming Forza Motorsport. This Xbox Series X|S and PC game promises to "deliver a generational leap in fidelity, immersion, and realism."

    Given that the last Forza Motorsport game, Forza Motorsport 7, came out literally one console generation back, I don't know if Turn 10 means that this...
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  • Free Hitman Freelancer Update Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-26-2023, 05:25 PM
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    Free Hitman Freelancer Update Out Now

    The World of Assassination takes on a whole new life.

    Today, Hitman 3 becomes Hitman World of Assassination. This means that one purchase will get you access to Hitman 1, Hitman 2, and Hitman 3 through the existing Access Pass system. This move to Hitman World of Assassination is a free upgrade for all of those that owned Hitman 3 prior.

    In addition, a completely new game mode was released today. The mode is called Hitman Freelancer and it is available for free to everyone...
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  • Steam Next Fest: February Edition Coming in February

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    • Published: 01-26-2023, 04:41 PM
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    Steam Next Fest: February Edition Coming in February

    In honor of the year's shortest month, a new Steam Next Fest is coming.

    Valve just announced that they are bringing back Steam Next Fest: February Edition for another year. This year's event will run from February 6th (10AM PT) through the 13th at 10AM (PT).

    As usual, there will be hundreds of free demos, lots of developer livestreams, and plenty of chats with developers. We all know the drill on these by now. ...
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  • Justin Roiland Quits 'High on Life' Studio Squanch Games

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    • Published: 01-26-2023, 04:22 PM
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    Justin Roiland Quits 'High on Life' Studio Squanch Games

    Roiland to soon stand trial on felony domestic violence charges.

    Squanch Games, the studio behind High on Life, have parted ways from co-founder Justin Roiland. Roiland submitted his resignation from the studio earlier this week. This comes in the same week that Adult Swim cut ties with Roiland. Both Rick and Morty from Rick and Morty will be recast and co-creator Dan Harmon will take over as showrunner.

    This all came about after it was revealed that Justin Roiland has...
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  • Arkane's Redfall to Release on May 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-26-2023, 03:04 PM
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    Arkane's Redfall to Release on May 2

    Get ready to slay some vampires in early May.

    Arkane Austin says that their open-world vampire slaying co-op romp, Redfall, will be released on May 2, 2023. Redfall is a console exclusive on Xbox Series X|S, but will also be released on PC and Game Pass on the same date.

    The announcement came alongside over ten minutes of new gameplay footage, which you should be able to see below. The gameplay footage shows off just a little bit of what players will get to experience...
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