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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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  • 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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  • The Elder Scrolls Online in 2023 - Arcanist Class, Necrom Chapter, New Zones, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-26-2023, 01:34 PM
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    The Elder Scrolls Online in 2023 - Arcanist Class, Necrom Chapter, New Zones, and More

    Head to Eastern Morrowind in a new ESO expansion slated for June.

    As part of the latest Xbox showcase, which aired yesterday that I was halted from talking about due to a power outage, ZeniMax Online Studios revealed what's coming in 2023 for The Elder Scrolls Online. There will be new content rolling out throughout 2023 that ZeniMax Online Studios is broadly calling "Shadow Over Morrowind."

    Players will head to an area not seen since 1994. There is the "Scribes...
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  • Terminal Velocity Gets a New Lease on Life

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-26-2023, 12:29 PM
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    Terminal Velocity Gets a New Lease on Life

    Time to party like it's 1995.

    In 1995, a little 360-degree combat flight shooter came out called Terminal Velocity. That game was developed by Terminal Reality and published by 3D Realms, and wow was it ever a great time playing that on school computers back in the day.

    Now, a whole new generation of students can play Terminal Velocity on school computers. This is all thanks to Ziggurat Interactive that are readying the release of Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition. This...
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  • Hi-Fi Rush Announced and Released from The Evil Within Studio

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    • Published: 01-25-2023, 08:11 PM
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    Hi-Fi Rush Announced and Released from The Evil Within Studio

    Tango Gameworks announced a new game today. Also, it's out right now.

    During the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct, or Developer_Direct as they put it, Tango Gameworks revealed their brand-new title. It's called Hi-Fi Rush and it is available right now. Interested parties can pick up the game right now for Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and for PC through the Microsoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

    For $29.99 (USD), you can begin playing this rhythm action game....
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  • The Day Before Delayed Again for Another Dubious Reason

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-25-2023, 03:49 PM
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    The Day Before Delayed Again for Another Dubious Reason

    Just another excuse from developer Fntastic.

    The Day Before is (allegedly) an upcoming Unreal Engine 5 powered open-world zombie survival MMO. It's (allegedly) in development by Fntastic, a studio with a less than stellar reputation. Still, The Day Before ended up becoming one of Steam's most wanted titles for a while after its initial reveal and the small handful of subsequent media releases.

    The Day Before has already been delayed at least once, with the reason being...
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  • Do Demo Games Teach Players About Online Real Money Gambling?

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    • Published: 01-25-2023, 11:59 AM
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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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    • Published: 01-24-2023, 03:54 PM
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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.

    Square Enix says that they don't...
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  • Forspoken is Now Available

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    • Published: 01-24-2023, 02:46 PM
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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.

    For those who are unsure about picking up the game, there is a demo that has been available on PlayStation 5 for a little while now....
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  • Upcoming Elder Scrolls Online Livestreams to Reveal New 2023 Content

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    • Published: 01-24-2023, 12:27 PM
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-23-2023, 06:11 PM
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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.

    According to GamesIndustry.biz, the 2022 remake for the PlayStation 5 re-entered the top sales charts in the 20th spot for the week ending January...
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  • Next SteamWorld Game is a City Builder

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-23-2023, 05:36 PM
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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.

    SteamWorld has never been...
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  • Critical Consensus: Forspoken

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-23-2023, 04:44 PM
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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...
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  • Season 02 of Modern Warfare 2 to Include Hardcore Mode and Several Warzone Changes

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    • Published: 01-23-2023, 03:08 PM
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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.

    When it comes to the DMZ, we know that there...
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  • Dead Space to Feature Multiple Endings

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-23-2023, 02:14 PM
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-23-2023, 01:43 PM
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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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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    Make up your own definition of "complete."

    Was 2025 a big year for game completions for you, or were you more of a "stick to one never-ending, live-service game for the entire year" sort of player?

    For this, you can take whatever definition you want as a game "completion." Beat the main story? Earned 100% of the game's achievements? Or simply played enough that you're satisfied with what you accomplished and have no plans to return any time...
    I did not complete any game in 2025
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