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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's Croft Manor Coming to PowerWash Simulator

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    • Published: 01-18-2023, 12:31 PM
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    Tomb Raider's Croft Manor Coming to PowerWash Simulator

    Creepy butler (probably) not included.

    A collaboration between the Square Enix Collective, FuturLab, and Crystal Dynamics is set to bring some Tomb Raider content into none other than PowerWash Simulator. The free Tomb Raider Special Pack is coming to all PowerWash owners on January 31. This is also the same date that this relaxing, fun, and truly bizarre game will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch.

    The Tomb Raider Special Pack adds,...
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  • The Last of Us Became HBO's Second Biggest Debut Show

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    • Published: 01-18-2023, 12:06 AM
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    The Last of Us Became HBO's Second Biggest Debut Show

    The new HBO show was the network's second-best debut of the past decade.

    With Sunday night's premiere, The Last of Us on HBO became the network's second-biggest debut for the past decade. The show pulled in over 4.7 million viewers for the premiere, placing it in second place behind only House of the Dragon.

    Deadline has the report for this one. They say that The Last of Us TV adaptation was the network's largest debut after House of the Dragon since Boardwalk Empire launched...
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  • The Callisto Protocol Unable to Lead Sales Charts in Debut Month

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    • Published: 01-17-2023, 05:34 PM
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    The Callisto Protocol Unable to Lead Sales Charts in Debut Month

    And the hits just keep on coming.

    Over the weekend, information was shared suggesting that The Callisto Protocol failed to meet sales expectations by a considerable margin. Today we have further information, this time from the NPD Group, that sheds some additional light on just how poorly this new sci-fi horror/shooter performed.

    The NPD Group shared their sales information for December 2022 along with their full year 2022 details. The full year isn't all that exciting,...
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  • Forspoken Has Very High PC Requirements

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-17-2023, 04:01 PM
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    Forspoken Has Very High PC Requirements

    Better have the hardware, else you may be stuck with 720p at 30FPS.

    Square Enix just shared some new details about the PC system requirements for Forspoken. They are, without a doubt, very lofty in several different ways. Just to set the tone here, the minimum requirements here will get you only 720p and 30FPS.

    No matter if you are aiming for minimum, recommended, or ultra quality, everyone will need at least 150GB of free drive space. You are also looking at needing a...
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  • Destiny 2: Lightfall - A Fresh Look at Neptune

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    • Published: 01-17-2023, 03:02 PM
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    Destiny 2: Lightfall - A Fresh Look at Neptune

    A new trailer shows off more of those neon filled city of Neomuna.

    We were given our first look at Destiny 2: Lightfall back in August. Today, Bungie decided to share a bit more about a few aspects of that new expansion, but not too much. Today's focus is on Neomuna, a metropolis on Neptune, filled with big ol' skyscrapers and plenty of neon lights.

    The trailer, in addition to showing off all these pretty sights, also sheds some light (hah) on how Calus's invasion into...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1.2 Releases January 17

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    • Published: 01-16-2023, 03:29 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1.2 Releases January 17

    It's not quite as feature filled as we would like, but the update is coming nonetheless.

    DICE just dropped word that on January 17 at about 4AM (ET), the 3.1.2 update for Battlefield 2042 will be released. This update aims to address a few of the more major outstanding issues and also adds in a few changes that players have brought to the devs' attention over the holidays.

    This update is much smaller in scope compared to other recent updates, but worry not. DICE says that...
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  • Konami Talks About the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Working with Bloober

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    • Published: 01-16-2023, 03:15 PM
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    Konami Talks About the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Working with Bloober

    "I get the sense that they take their work very seriously, and that they believe videogames to be art even more than we thought."

    Whether we wanted it to or not, a remake of Silent Hill 2 is coming from Bloober Team. The studio known for games like Layers of Fear, The Medium, and Observer have been working on this Silent Hill 2 remake for quite some time now. They, alongside Konami, are sprucing up the classic horror title for an all new generation.

    IGN recently...
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  • Beginners Guide to Using Sports Betting Apps

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    • Published: 01-16-2023, 02:55 PM
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    Beginners Guide to Using Sports Betting Apps

    Beginning your sports betting journey is exciting once you find the right apps. You should understand that there are many betting sites to join. You just have to find the right one. What you should do is consider the different factors. Once you can do it right, you’ll find the right betting site and can begin your journey.

    Getting a sports betting app will help increase your chances of enjoying a top-notch betting experience. If you find the right app, you will enjoy different resources....
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  • Interesting Facts about the New FIFA Game

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    • Published: 01-16-2023, 02:37 PM
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    Interesting Facts about the New FIFA Game

    Video games come in different genres, and they've been around for many years. Since the introduction of computerized systems, we’ve enjoyed different video games. These games have also made it into the gambling industry, and if you make the right decision, you can even get inspiration for your next Champions League picks. If you’re a fan of sports, soccer video games are among the most popular options available to players. You just have to make the right decision. You can always make...
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  • The Callisto Protocol Massively Underperformed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-14-2023, 02:35 PM
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    The Callisto Protocol Massively Underperformed

    The game is also reportedly having trouble recuperating development costs.

    Now this story may need to be taken with a little bit of salt. There is a new report out of a Korean media outlet that offers up a little insight as to how poorly The Callisto Protocol has performed. The information shared here has only been seen in this one report and, even without any sort of translation issues, may still be inaccurate. The information coming out of Korea was also shared by MP1ST.
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  • Dead Space Remake Can Run at 1440p at 60FPS on Consoles

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-13-2023, 05:34 PM
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    Dead Space Remake Can Run at 1440p at 60FPS on Consoles

    A Quality mode will run at 4K and 30FPS with ray tracing.

    The Dead Space Twitter shared the two different graphical modes that players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will get to choose from. Go for the eye candy and lower framerate, or go for slightly less eye candy at 60FPS. The choice is yours.

    The developers at Motive and EA laid bare what sort of graphical settings you will get to choose from. You can choose the Quality mode and run Dead Space at 30FPS but at...
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  • Goose Goose Duck Update Adds New Map, Roles, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-13-2023, 03:06 PM
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    Goose Goose Duck Update Adds New Map, Roles, and More

    More than 800,000 people have played this Among Us clone.

    Across the weekend running from January 8th through the 9th, Steam broke all sorts of records. As we assumed prior, these user records hit by Steam were probably helped out quite a bit by the surge in popularity of a game called Goose Goose Duck. This is the Among Us clone originally released in October 2021 that rose in popularity over the past week after a K-pop star from the group BTS, Kim "V" Tae-hyung, played...
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  • PlayStation 5 Update Adds DualSense Edge Support

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    • Published: 01-12-2023, 06:49 PM
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    PlayStation 5 Update Adds DualSense Edge Support

    The update also includes the usual performance improvements.

    A new system update for the PlayStation 5 started to roll out and with it came new support for the upcoming DualSense Edge controller. The DualSense Edge is a more premium controller for PlayStation 5 users that could be viewed as Sony's take on the Xbox Elite controllers.

    The DualSense Edge includes several additional features over the regular DualSense controller. These additions include the ability to easily...
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  • A Deeper Look at Season: A Letter to the Future

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    • Published: 01-12-2023, 05:26 PM
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    A Deeper Look at Season: A Letter to the Future

    Take a deeper look at the world and story of this anticipated game.

    SEASON: A Letter to the Future is set to be released on January 31. Developer Scavengers Studio offers a new trailer focused on the "emotional and thought-provoking world and story" that players will experience in just a couple of weeks.

    SEASON: A Letter to the Future is an atmospheric adventure game coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for $29.99 (USD). A PC release is also coming at the...
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  • Tree Houses Coming to Green Hell

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    • Published: 01-12-2023, 03:56 PM
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    Tree Houses Coming to Green Hell

    You can soon build the tree house of your childhood dreams.

    An update slated for a January 23 release will introduce some new building options for Green Hell players. Of note in this self-described "Building Update" is the fact that you will be able to create some really cool tree houses.

    Not a fan of heights? No worries, because there will also be a new Floating Frame platform. This will allow you to build houses, up to three stories tall, on the water. Other...
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