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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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  • Here are The Witcher 3 Mods Working with the Next-gen Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-06-2022, 06:28 PM
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    Here are The Witcher 3 Mods Working with the Next-gen Update

    CD Projekt Red offers a lit of what popular mods do and do not work with the upcoming update.

    The next-gen update for The Witcher 3 arrives in just over a week. For those on PC, this probably has some worrying about which of their mods will and will not work. Thankfully, CD Projekt Red started doing some of the work for everyone ahead of this update. They have released a breakdown of how the upcoming update will impact some of the most popular mods available for The Witcher 3.
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  • Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer is Cancelled

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-06-2022, 05:17 PM
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    Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer is Cancelled

    CD Projekt Red confirms what most of us already expected.

    During an interview with Eurogamer, CD Projekt Red designer Philipp Weber shares some unfortunate news about the proposed multiplayer component for Cyberpunk 2077. In short, it's not happening anymore.

    In 2013, CD Projekt Red said that Cyberpunk 2077 would include some form of multiplayer component. Later, that multiplayer component was going to simply become a separate standalone release. Then it was said that...
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  • EverQuest: Night of Shadows Expansion Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-06-2022, 04:57 PM
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    EverQuest: Night of Shadows Expansion Released

    Time to explore more of the war-torn area of Luclin.

    The latest expansion for EverQuest was released today. The Night of Shadows expansion takes players back to the war-torn continent of Luclin.

    There are four packs that will get you access to this new expansion, with prices starting at $34.99 (USD) for the Standard edition. Other packs include the Collector's Edition ($69.99), Premium Edition ($139.99), and the Family & Friends Edition ($249.99). Details on the differences...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1 Arrives Tomorrow with Updated Manifest

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-06-2022, 04:36 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1 Arrives Tomorrow with Updated Manifest

    See what changes are coming in Update 3.1.

    DICE and EA put out word that Update 3.1 for Battlefield 2042 will be released on Wednesday, December 6 at 8AM (UTC; 3AM ET). Key highlights of this update include the release of the reworked version of Manifest. New Vault weapons like the M416, M240B, and M93R will also be added. There will also be some improvements made to gameplay responsiveness, weapon reload animations, and audio.

    Later this month, DICE will launch a new Mid-Season...
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  • Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-06-2022, 03:55 PM
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    Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph is Live

    Ra-Ra-Rasputin is back.

    Season of the Seraph just launched today for Destiny 2. This new Season brings with it new seasonal activities, weekly missions that lead to a new Exotic weapon, a new dungeon, various PvP updates, "and more."

    Starting today, fans of both Assassin's Creed and Destiny can et special in-game cosmetics in each game. In Destiny 2 you will be able to pick up "assassin-themed ornaments for each class" and a few other items that are...
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  • Halo Infinite Now Has a Custom Game Browser, Free Armor Cores, The Pit, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-06-2022, 03:03 PM
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    Halo Infinite Now Has a Custom Game Browser, Free Armor Cores, The Pit, and More

    343 delivered a nice holiday gift to fans.

    The December update for Halo Infinite just dropped and wow is it ever a good one. This update offers up a bunch of new features, a custom game browser, some free cosmetic items, a new map, and several improvements for all available platforms. Best of all, this update is free to everyone.

    Today's update includes the addition of the Custom Game Browser. This will let you start and join custom games using any map or mode combination....
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  • New Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Content to End in 2024

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    • Published: 12-05-2022, 06:48 PM
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    New Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Content to End in 2024

    Support will be scaled back significantly going forward.

    CD Projekt Red says that they are ending new content support for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game after 2023. Though new content may come to an end, the studio says that they plan to keep the game online for the foreseeable future.

    New card releases and more eSports tournaments will continue through 2023 for Gwent. Once 2024 rolls around, the game will switch to a community-focused approach. Internally, this move is...
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  • Star Wars Jedi: Survival Seemingly Given March 2023 Release Date

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    • Published: 12-05-2022, 06:02 PM
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    Star Wars Jedi: Survival Seemingly Given March 2023 Release Date

    An official announcement is expected at The Game Awards.

    The Steam listing for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been updated with a March 15, 2023 release date. Prior to this recent change, the game was merely expected to be out at some point in 2023.

    It seems somebody with access to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Steam page jumped the gun a bit because that March 15, 2023 date has been altered yet again to a vague "Coming Soon." Thankfully, as this is the Internet and...
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  • Dead Space Remake - The First 18 Minutes

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    • Published: 12-05-2022, 04:47 PM
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    Dead Space Remake - The First 18 Minutes

    This remake is shaping up quite nicely.

    IGN just put up one of their latest "First" videos and it's for none other than the upcoming remake of the classic space survival horror game Dead Space. According to the video description from IGN, this footage is from the PC version of Dead Space. It's running at 4K resolution and 60FPS.

    This seems like it will be just the first of several different media releases for the Dead Space remake that IGN will release throughout...
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  • Microsoft to Increases Prices of First-Party Games to $70 in 2023

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-05-2022, 04:08 PM
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    Microsoft to Increases Prices of First-Party Games to $70 in 2023

    Microsoft was one of the last of the major hold-outs.

    Microsoft says that the price of first-party titles released in 2023 will move from $60 to $70 (USD). This is specifically for games built for the Xbox Series X|S and includes titles such as Starfield, Redfall, and the upcoming Forza Motorsport. Microsoft is one of the last of the major studios to hold off on raising the prices of their first-party titles to $70. Sony started pushing the new $70 norm about two years ago. Other studios...
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  • Popular Games to Gamble on Using Bitcoin

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    • Published: 12-05-2022, 02:33 PM
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    Popular Games to Gamble on Using Bitcoin

    With the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as global payment methods, gambling has become a lot more accessible. If you have some Bitcoin to spare and want to try your luck at a game of chance or two, here are some games that you can play using this digital currency: PokerPoker is a card game that can be played at home or in a casino. You can play poker with friends, family, or even complete strangers. There are many different variations of poker: Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Five Card Dra...
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  • Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-04-2022, 06:20 PM
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    Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is Live

    Doom Slayer, Geralt, motor bikes, augments, and so much more.

    Yesterday, the third chapter of Fortnite Battle Royale came to an end. Today, Chapter 4 launched with yet another major update to the map, a new Battle Pass, new gear, new unlocks, new cosmetics, and everything else.

    On the surface, one of the most apparent changes in this new chapter is the move to Unreal Engine 5.1. Epic Games also included some new ways to get around the map that include a dirt bike, rolling...
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  • Fortnite Updated to Unreal Engine 5.1

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-04-2022, 04:30 PM
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    Fortnite Updated to Unreal Engine 5.1

    A big engine update just arrived.

    Today marked the release of Chapter 4 for the battle royale portion of Fortnite. Today also includes a big update to the game's engine which brings Fortnite up to Unreal Engine version 5.1. I felt as though this was a significant enough update to warrant a separate news post away from the other Chapter 4 news (still to come).

    With this rather significant engine bump comes a lot of new visual features and changes. Epic Games outlined these...
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  • Midnight Suns, Need for Speed, and The Callisto Protocol All Released Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-02-2022, 04:32 PM
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    Midnight Suns, Need for Speed, and The Callisto Protocol All Released Today

    It's another big release day. What are you picking up?

    Tis still the season for major game releases! December 2, that being the day in which this article is being written, is certainly no exception. There are at least three major game releases that dropped today across all sorts of platforms.

    There is Marvel's Midnight Suns for strategy fans. Then there is Need for Speed Unbound for racing fans. Finally, action fans may be considering picking up The Callisto Protocol....
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  • Monster Hunter Rise Coming to Xbox and PlayStation on January 20

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-01-2022, 06:48 PM
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    Monster Hunter Rise Coming to Xbox and PlayStation on January 20

    Consoles besides the Switch will finally get their chance to play Rise.

    Initially launched on the Nintendo Switch, Monster Hunter Rise eventually made its way over to the PC. With over 11 million units sold across these two platforms, the Rise release train isn't over just yet. Capcom says that those on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 will soon get to hunt their own monsters when January 20, 2023 rolls around.

    Pre-orders are open now across...
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