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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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  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-29-2022, 09:01 PM
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    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Trailer

    A new look at gameplay from the Unreal Engine 5 powered title.

    A new trailer, entitled "Come to Me," for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released today by GSC Game World. The new trailer shows off some gameplay for the upcoming open-world shooter sequel that is being built on Unreal Engine 5.

    Today's new gameplay video also comes with a small message about the war taking place in GSC Game World's home country of Ukraine. Earlier this year, we were given...
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  • The Best of Steam 2022

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-29-2022, 06:10 PM
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    The Best of Steam 2022

    The best of Steam, the best of you, the best of me.

    Valve has another little feature that they put together for every Steam user. You have the big Steam Winter Sale still going on. You also have your personal recaps to check out with the Steam Replay feature that went live right after Christmas. Now, you have the overall Steam "Best of 2022" to check out.

    Steam's Best of 2022 is a look back at the year's overall top sellers, the most-played games, the top new...
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  • PlayStation Plus Games for January 2023

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-29-2022, 01:17 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Games for January 2023

    A new year, new you, and some new(ish) games.

    Sony revealed their lineup of "free" PlayStation Plus titles that are going to be offered to subscribers in January 2023. These games are for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. They will all become available on January 3, 2023.

    Coming on January 3rd are a trio of titles. The games include Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Fallout 76, and Axiom Verge 2. All three titles will be available to all tiers of PlayStation Plus....
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  • Steam Replay Offers a Look Back at all the Questionable Gaming Choices You Made in 2022

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-26-2022, 05:09 PM
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    Steam Replay Offers a Look Back at all the Questionable Gaming Choices You Made in 2022

    Now everybody knows how many hours you spent playing Cookie Clicker.

    Valve just dropped a nice little surprise on every Steam user today. As the Steam Winter Sale continues on in full force, Valve released the Steam Replay. This neat little feature shows Steam users a look back on their year of gaming for 2022.

    Steam Replay is a personalized look back at how you spent your time playing Steam games throughout 2022. See your most played games. See how many new Achievements...
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  • Get Death Stranding (Not Director's Cut) for Free Today Only

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-25-2022, 04:00 PM
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    Get Death Stranding (Not Director's Cut) for Free Today Only

    505 Games pulled a Control on everyone.

    For the duration of their Holiday Sale, Epic Games has been giving away a new free game daily through the Epic Games Store. Today's free game offering is Death Stranding, but it's not the Director's Cut version. It was, for a short period, Death Stranding: Director's Cut but that seems to have been a little whoopsie.

    Now, don't get me wrong, the base game of Death Stranding is still really good. Frankly, even if it wasn't spectacular,...
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  • Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 to Release January 10

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-23-2022, 03:03 PM
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    Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 to Release January 10

    Square Enix had one more gift to offer MMO fans.

    During the latest Letter from the Producer broadcast, Square Enix revealed that Patch 6.3 for Final Fantasy XIV Online will go live on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. This new update is called "Gods Revel, Lands Tremble," and will add in "a number of new activities."

    These new activities include new main scenario quests, alliance raid, trial, and more. If that wasn't enough for you, Square Enix also provided...
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  • Review: High on Life

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-22-2022, 05:50 PM
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    Review: High on Life

    A fun little adventure that fuses crass humor with some DOOM-style combat.

    High on Life opens strong and just gets better the further into the game you go. It was a game that I remember being on the fence about for the longest time. In fact, I did not even remember submitting for a review copy, but I apparently did! So, it was with a fair bit of hesitation that I accepted the code, downloaded the game, and started the journey. Any worry I might have had was quickly laid to rest within...
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  • PSA: The Steam Winter Sale is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-22-2022, 02:44 PM
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    PSA: The Steam Winter Sale is Live

    Ho-ho-holy crap, look at those savings! I feel like I made this exact same joke another year already...

    It's that time once again. A time where you are probably off work or school for a little holiday break. A time to come together to spend time with family and loved ones. It's also a time to keep bleeding those bank accounts dry with tons of holiday sales.

    That's right, the Steam Winter Sale for 2022 is now live! From now through January 5 at 10AM (PT), you will be able...
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  • The 8 Best Slots Games for Beginners

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    • Published: 12-22-2022, 02:24 PM
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    The 8 Best Slots Games for Beginners

    It's no secret that slots are some of the most popular games in both the best online casino and brick-and-mortar casinos. Not only are they a lot of fun, but they're also easy to play and can offer up some pretty big winnings. But if you're new to slots, all those flashing lights and spinning reels can be a little daunting. Never fear, though – we've put together a list of eight of the best slots games for beginners, so you can start spinning your way to glory! StarburstStarburst is one of the most iconic online...
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  • Call of Duty Players are Suing to Stop Microsoft from Buying Activision Blizzard

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-21-2022, 04:24 PM
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    Call of Duty Players are Suing to Stop Microsoft from Buying Activision Blizzard

    The Gamersâ„¢ are rising up.

    About two weeks back, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that they have filed a lawsuit in an effort to block the $69 billion (USD) acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Yesterday, a new lawsuit was filed in an effort to stop this acquisition, this time by a group of Call of Duty players, or "video gamers" as the suit refers to them.

    This new lawsuit is a private consumer complaint from 10 players. The suit claims...
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  • Fornite Maker Epic Games to Pay $520 Million in Settlements with FTC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-19-2022, 01:46 PM
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    Fornite Maker Epic Games to Pay $520 Million in Settlements with FTC

    The total includes two separate settlements at $275M and $245M.

    Fortnite developer and operator of the Epic Games Store, Epic Games, just agreed to pay record-breaking settlements amounting to $520 million (USD). The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) won two settlements against Epic Games, one for $275 million (USD) and another for $245 million.

    Epic Games will pay $275 million to the FTC for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC says...
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  • Calico: Pawsome Edition to Offer More Adorable Content on December 22

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-19-2022, 12:45 PM
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    Calico: Pawsome Edition to Offer More Adorable Content on December 22

    New animals, cooking minigames, and more.
    A free new content update for the life sim game Calico will be out on December 22, 2022. The teams at Whitethorn Games and developer Peachy Keen Games have put together a rather hefty update that will add in a bunch of new features and content.

    Those of you with the game on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, EGS, and lots more listed on their site) will soon be able to befriend and play with a variety of new animals. There are some...
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  • Chris Metzen Rejoins World of Warcraft Development Team

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-16-2022, 03:42 PM
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    Chris Metzen Rejoins World of Warcraft Development Team

    The return has been celebrated far and wide.

    Blizzard announced yesterday that Chris Metzen, an industry veteran that worked on Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo as a designer, has returned to the company. This follows a several year long hiatus away from the company.

    General manager of all things Warcraft John High announced that Chris Metzen has rejoined the Warcraft Leadership Team as Creative Advisor. The announcement, as brief as it is, was made on the official World...
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  • Horizon Multiplayer Game Confirmed by Guerrilla

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-16-2022, 02:44 PM
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    Horizon Multiplayer Game Confirmed by Guerrilla

    You and a buddy will get to take on robot dinosaurs.

    A rather badly hid secret has been the fact that Guerrilla Games is working on a new multiplayer game set within the Horizon universe. This notion started to circulate earlier this year when it was discovered that Guerilla was looking to hire someone that has experience with multiplayer game development. That job listing was posted as far back as 2020. Going back to 2014, it was discovered that concept art for Horizon Zero Dawn suggested...
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  • Amazon Games to Publish New Tomb Raider Game

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-15-2022, 06:27 PM
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    Amazon Games to Publish New Tomb Raider Game

    Amazon Games continues to grow with its biggest ever third-party release.

    Developer Crystal Dynamics and publisher Amazon Games just agreed to a deal that will see Amazon Games publish the next Tomb Raider release. This marks the biggest third-party deal yet for the publisher that previously helped to release games like Lost Ark (from Smilegate and Tripod Studio) and New World (developed internally at Amazon Games).

    The next Tomb Raider game is expected to use Unreal Engine...
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    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...
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