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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Do Demo Games Teach Players About Online Real Money Gambling?
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Do Demo Games Teach Players About Online Real Money Gambling?
Gambling has become an increasingly popular pastime. With the advent of casino demo games, players can now practice their skills and get to know the rules and regulations of different gaming platforms. Playing in demo mode is a great way to learn the ropes of the game and practice your strategies without risking any money. They offer an excellent way for new players to gain experience, sharpen their skills, and have a better understanding of how the gambling world works. Additionally, playi...
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Subscription Changes Coming to Final Fantasy 14
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Subscription Changes Coming to Final Fantasy 14
Changes are coming, but details are kind of scarce.
On the Final Fantasy XIV (14) hub site, Lodestone, an announcement was made saying that there are changes coming soon for purchases and subscriptions. Square Enix says that they are planning to change their payment processor in late February. This will impact subscriptions and purchases made through the Final Fantasy 14 Mog Station, Online Store, and Square Enix Account Management sites.
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Forspoken is Now Available
A new Nvidia driver is also out, enabling DLSS support in the game.
Square Enix says that Forspoken is now available globally. This Luminous Productions developed game is out for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store for $69.99 (USD). This one is an action-RPG that features magic, parkour, and some sass.
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Upcoming Elder Scrolls Online Livestreams to Reveal New 2023 Content
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Upcoming Elder Scrolls Online Livestreams to Reveal New 2023 Content
It's said that it's "going to be a big year for The Elder Scrolls Online."
On Wednesday, January 25 at 3PM (ET), ZeniMax Online Studios will host a special livestream event for The Elder Scrolls Online. It is during this event, which you can watch on Bethesda's Twitch channel, that we will see what fans of the MMORPG can look forward to throughout 2023.
At 3PM, the first of a couple of back to back livestreams will take place. This is a new Developer Direct that... -
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Sales of The Last of Us Up 322% After HBO Show Debut
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Sales of The Last of Us Up 322% After HBO Show Debut
I think this whole Last of Us thing might be kind of popular.
It looks like The Last of Us HBO series is pulling in quite the crowd. We already know that the debut episode did exceptionally well for the network, but there was another added boon. Sales of The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us: Remastered are up 322% in the UK.
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Next SteamWorld Game is a City Builder
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Next SteamWorld Game is a City Builder
A free demo is available right now.
A new SteamWorld game was announced today and it's going in yet an all-new direction when compared to previous entries in the series. SteamWorld Build will still let you dig deep into the earth, but it will also let you build up your own fantastic towns and cities up on the surface. This new city builder from Thunderful Development is coming later in 2023, but a free demo is available right now for you to try out.
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Critical Consensus: Forspoken
I'm somewhere that's not what I would call Earth, I'm seeing freakin' dragons, and oh yeah I'm in a kind of bad game.
The reviews for Forspoken started to come out today and wow, they are not good. They aren't exactly terrible, but for a game that has been sitting in the spotlight for so long, the scores this game is receiving cannot be what Square Enix was hoping for. Forspoken sits at a 69% average on OpenCritic, and what critics have been saying are not painting a very pretty picture... -
Season 02 of Modern Warfare 2 to Include Hardcore Mode and Several Warzone Changes
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Season 02 of Modern Warfare 2 to Include Hardcore Mode and Several Warzone Changes
New details on the second season came out over the weekend.
Infinity Ward says that a Hardcore game mode is coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 when Season 02 drops on February 15. They didn't say much about the Hardcore mode outside of there being no in-game HUD. Hardcore also typically enables friendly fire and lowers the time to kill (TTK), but those features have yet to be confirmed for this particular Hardcore mode.
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Dead Space to Feature Multiple Endings
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Dead Space to Feature Multiple Endings
Don't worry, nobody knows what the other ending is just yet.
Ahead of the January 27th launch of the Dead Space remake comes word that the game will feature more than one ending. This is wholly unlike the original game that gave you just one ending and that was that.
The reveal that there would be more than one ending for this remake came from the list of the game's achievements, recently posted on True Trophies. One Trophy (or Achievement if on Xbox) in particular is... -
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Life is Strange 2 Coming to Switch in February
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Life is Strange 2 Coming to Switch in February
Choices matter... on the go.
The Nintendo Switch release of Life is Strange 2 will take place on February 2, 2023. Pre-orders are now available for this release through the Nintendo eShop. Pricing for this release is just $31.99 (USD). ... -
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Coming Late 2023 to PC and PlayStation
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Coming Late 2023 to PC and PlayStation
Get ready for not one, but two new gameplay trailers.
Cygames just revealed two new gameplay videos for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. This new entry in the series is set to be published and produced by Cygames and developed by Arc System Works. The current release plan suggests a late 2023 release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
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You Can't See Who the Cover Athlete is for WWE 2K23
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You Can't See Who the Cover Athlete is for WWE 2K23
The latest in the mostly annual wrestling game was just revealed.
Hey, you know what? Maybe this is the year for WWE and wrestling fans to get a good wrestling game. Maybe this one will be the year. 2023, year of the stellar wrestling game! Maybe.
Hopes of a good wrestling game got that much stronger today as 2K and Visual Concepts announced WWE 2K23. This new game is being worked on for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game releases... -
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Factorio Price Increase Coming Due to Inflation
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Factorio Price Increase Coming Due to Inflation
Fans are oddly... happy about the price increase.
The game where you build and maintain factories and production lines, aptly named Factorio, will soon go from $30 (USD) to $35. The price increase announcement came via Twitter a short while ago today.
This $5 price hike will go into effect on Thursday, January 26. The small development team at Wube Software Ltd. say that this price increase is to help offset the level of inflation that has occurred since the game's initial... -
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Monster Hunter Rise Out Now on Xbox, Game Pass, and PlayStation
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Monster Hunter Rise Out Now on Xbox, Game Pass, and PlayStation
Hunt monsters on consoles that don't come from Nintendo.
Capcom released Monster Hunter Rise today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass. If you are looking to buy the game outright, it should run you just $39.99 (USD) on your platform of choice. The Game Pass version includes console, PC, and the cloud.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition Getting Physical Release on January 26
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition Getting Physical Release on January 26
Those of you who prefer physical media still can get your Geralt fix very soon.
CD Projekt Red announces a January 26 release date for the physical release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. This release is for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game and will hit store shelves in North America, Europe, and "select territories across the world."
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