Long before its release, it was already one of the most anticipated games. Expectations were sky-high, and Sony Santa Monica delivered: God of War Ragnarok launched on November 9 to immense critical acclaim and commercial success. The sequel to God of War (2018) takes players back to the Nine Realms and continues the adventures of Kratos and Atreus in an even bigger and better way. The game hasn’t just been raking in tremendous reviews, it also found success on live streaming platform...
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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God Of War Ragnarök Sees Major Success On Twitch
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God Of War Ragnarök Sees Major Success On Twitch
Long before its release, it was already one of the most anticipated games. Expectations were sky-high, and Sony Santa Monica delivered: God of War Ragnarok launched on November 9 to immense critical acclaim and commercial success. The sequel to God of War (2018) takes players back to the Nine Realms and continues the adventures of Kratos and Atreus in an even bigger and better way. The game hasn’t just been raking in tremendous reviews, it also found success on live streaming platform... -
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The Callisto Protocol to Use Denuvo on PC; System Requirements Revealed
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The Callisto Protocol to Use Denuvo on PC; System Requirements Revealed
All this comes just eight days away from release.
The sci-fi horror action game The Callisto Protocol is just eight days away from its planned December 2 release. Up until just a short time ago, we had no information regarding what sort of PC hardware you would need to even run the game. Now, developer Striking Distance Studios not only shared those minimum and recommended PC system requirements, but they also added in a little something extra.
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God of War Ragnarok Becomes Fastest Selling First-Party PlayStation Title
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God of War Ragnarok Becomes Fastest Selling First-Party PlayStation Title
Over 5 million copies were sold in one week.
Sony announces that God of War Ragnarök is the fastest selling first-party PlayStation title ever. This means that Ragnarök bested releases for The Last of Us, Uncharted, Horizon, and even Knack.
Revealed in a tweet, Sony says that God of War Ragnarök sold 5.1 million copies in its opening week. Though it need not be stated, Sony also notes that this milestone set a God of War franchise record as well.
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The Callisto Protocol to Lock Several Death Scenes Behind a Season Pass
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The Callisto Protocol to Lock Several Death Scenes Behind a Season Pass
The future of gaming is now.
The content of the Season Pass for The Callisto Protocol was revealed today by developer Striking Distance Studios. Included in the pass are no fewer than 13 additional death animations. Obviously those added death animations aren't the only thing included in the Season Pass, but the fact that these are included at all is certainly intriguing.
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Need for Speed Unbound System Requirements and Release Timing
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Need for Speed Unbound System Requirements and Release Timing
This release really snuck up on us.
Electronic Arts just posted some important information about the upcoming release of Need for Speed Unbound. With its December 2nd launch rapidly approaching, it's probably a good idea to know what sort of PC hardware you will need to run the new racing title and when exactly on the 2nd you will get to play.
First off, the release timing is all over the place for this one. There are apparently different unlock dates and times based on... -
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Crossplay and Cross-Progression Coming to Rainbow Six Siege
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Crossplay and Cross-Progression Coming to Rainbow Six Siege
Console players and PC players will be kept separate.
On December 6, Ubisoft will release an update for Rainbow Six Siege that will, among other things, offer players a chance to indulge in both crossplay and cross-progression features. These features will arrive as part of the upcoming seasonal update called Operation Solar Raid. This update will feature other new content such as a new map, playable character, and more.
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EA's College Football Game Pushed to Summer 2024
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EA's College Football Game Pushed to Summer 2024
EA Sports College Football is still a long way away.
EA says that their anticipated release of EA Sports College Football will not be released until Summer 2024 at the earliest. This is the same College Football title that was announced in early 2021.
The lengthy development time is, according to EA VP and general manager Daryl Holt, due to the team building the game from scratch. Holt made this remarks to ESPN in a new interview. Holt says that the Summer 2024 target... -
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Steam's Big Autumn Sale is Now Live
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Steam's Big Autumn Sale is Now Live
I'm seeing games at 50%, 75%, and even 90% off during this sale.
How would you like to pick up the classic version of XIII for about the cost of a big fountain drink? You can do that right now, because XIII is only $1.49 (USD) during the Steam Autumn Sale.
From right now (November 22nd) through to November 29 at 10AM (PT), you can enjoy the fact that while your stomach may get bigger from eating big Thanksgiving meals, your wallets will get far slimmer. The Steam Autumn... -
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Ohio will have Several Options for Sportsbook Apps by the end of the Year
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Ohio will have Several Options for Sportsbook Apps by the end of the Year
The countdown to the Ohio sports betting debut has begun, with bettors able to access Ohio sports betting apps and retail gambling on January 1, 2023. With up to 25 sports betting licenses available, Ohio will soon be one of the country's largest wagering marketplaces, with a potential of 50 online sports betting companies.
A large number of applications Ohio betting apps launching that are ready for launching will present a great opportunity for new sports bettors. Downloading the... -
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Call of Duty Players Discover a Lot of Really Broken Movement Tech
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Call of Duty Players Discover a Lot of Really Broken Movement Tech
Players are running around like the Fast Zombies from Half-Life 2.
Every new Call of Duty release brings with it new experiences, new content, and new exploits to discover. The most recently released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 are certainly no exceptions. With a player base that could easily be several million large, due to strong sales and the freely offered Warzone 2.0, it almost seems inevitable that some fresh exploits would be discovered.
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Microsoft Offers Sony a 10 Year Deal to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
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Microsoft Offers Sony a 10 Year Deal to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
The reveal comes as the Microsoft-Activision deal faces harsh scrutiny.
The $69 billion (USD) deal that would see Microsoft acquire Activision Blizzard is still very much the focus of intense scrutiny from several of the world's regulation authorities. Apparently, one of the big issues that this regulators have is with the idea that Microsoft will pull several long-running multi-platform titles from those non-Microsoft platforms. Obviously, the Call of Duty franchise is one of the... -
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Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive Reboots Seemingly Confirmed
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Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive Reboots Seemingly Confirmed
Reboots are coming, so long as these translations are accurate.
Team Ninja president Fumihiko Yasuda spoke recently at a panel held at the G-Star conference in Busan, South Korea. According to remarks made during the panel, Yasuda seemingly announced that there are reboots coming for both Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. No additional details were shared, except that Yasuda wants to get fans some more news "as soon as possible."
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Ubisoft Confirms Return to Steam with Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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Ubisoft Confirms Return to Steam with Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Ubisoft to return to Steam's "unrealistic" distribution model.
Ubisoft is returning to Steam after they took their ball and went home about two years ago. In 2019, Ubisoft decided to stop releasing their games through Steam, instead opting to sell their PC releases exclusively through Ubisoft Connect (formerly Uplay) and the Epic Games Store. In the same year, Ubisoft vice president for partnerships and revenues, Chris Early, said that Steam's distribution model was "unrealistic."... -
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Battlefield 2042 Season 3 Launch Update Changelog
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Battlefield 2042 Season 3 Launch Update Changelog
Things are about to escalate in Season 3 of Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042's third season, Escalation, launches tomorrow (November 22) and with it will come Update 3.0.0 for the online multiplayer shooter. This new season will obviously bring new content such as a new Specialist, map, weapons, gadget, vault weapons, and Battle Pass. We already talked about a lot of that (see the previous link).
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Rockstar is OK with Roleplay Servers but Says No to NFTs
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Rockstar is OK with Roleplay Servers but Says No to NFTs
Rockstar gives a non-legally binding blessing to GTA roleplay servers, but takes a hard stance against NFTs.
At the trail end of last week, Rockstar Games issued a clarifying statement on what they feel is and is not permitted on GTA Online roleplay (RP) servers.
As part of their remarks, Rockstar seems to have given their blessing for those popular third-party roleplay servers to keep existing within GTA Online. It is in these servers where people "roleplay"... -
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