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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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  • Fortnite Celebrates Skywalker Week with a Free Pickle Rick

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-01-2022, 06:22 PM
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    Fortnite Celebrates Skywalker Week with a Free Pickle Rick

    Is Rick and Morty now part of the Star Wars universe?

    No, the answer is no. Despite a free Pickle Rick item being added to Fortnite the same week they are selling a bunch of Star Wars skins, it does not mean Rick and Morty are party of the Star Wars universe.

    This week, Epic is celebrating at least one particular family in Star Wars. For the next several days, you can enjoy Skywalker Week. During this limited time event, you'll be able to pick up various Star Wars player...
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  • Poll: What's Currently a Better Deal - PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-01-2022, 05:34 PM
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    Poll: What's Currently a Better Deal - PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold?

    2
    PlayStation Plus is clearly the better offer
    100.00%
    2
    Xbox Live Gold (Games with Gold) is clearly the better offer
    0%
    0
    Both are equal / Don't care / No preference
    0%
    0

    The poll is expired.

    Let's focus on the free games being offered on both services.

    For several years now, both Sony and Microsoft have offered their console subscribers some "free" monthly games as part of their subscription services. Sony has had PlayStation Plus and Microsoft has had Games with Gold as part of Xbox Live Gold. Each service typically gives out roughly two to four titles every month that you are free to keep so long as you were subscribed when they were offered.

    The...
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  • Ben Stiller Leads Celebrity Parent Support Group as Kratos

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-01-2022, 04:39 PM
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    Ben Stiller Leads Celebrity Parent Support Group as Kratos

    God of Blue Steel.

    The pre-release marketing campaign for God of War Ragnarök is really starting to pick up. This week, Sony rolled out the red carpet for some celebrities (and John Travolta) along with their kids. The new video ad features Ben Stiller dressed up as Kratos and leading a father-child support group.

    The commercial also features LeBron James along with John Travolta. Of course, the ad also features the real children for each of the parents here.
    ...
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  • Embracer Announces Closure of One Recently Acquired Square Enix Studio

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-01-2022, 03:22 PM
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    Embracer Announces Closure of One Recently Acquired Square Enix Studio

    The focus shifts more towards the remaining two studios.

    In May 2022, Embracer Group announced that they had acquired a number of studios from Square Enix in a deal worth $300 million. At the time, Today, Embracer is shutting down at least one of those studios, a move that impacts roughly 200 employees.

    CDE Entertainment, an Embracer-owned business group made up of assets acquired during that Square Enix acquisition, announced that they are shutting down its publishing...
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  • Why We’re Living in the Golden Age of Gaming

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    • Published: 10-30-2022, 01:47 PM
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    Why We’re Living in the Golden Age of Gaming

    Any golden age tends to be at the peak of growth. This is considered to be the golden age of gaming, although, at the moment, the growth doesn't show any signs of slowing down. But there is so much going on that it is the perfect time to get involved and enjoy the absolute top benefits of this progressive industry. From accessing casinos with roulette games from your mobile phone to new studios exploding with fantastic ideas for games, this really is an amazing time.


    Technology...
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  • Unknown Worlds Make Drastic Changes to Moonbreaker Business Model

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2022, 06:49 PM
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    Unknown Worlds Make Drastic Changes to Moonbreaker Business Model


    The studio completely upended its existing business model for Moonbreaker after fan backlash.

    Moonbreaker, the latest title from Subnautica developer, Unknown Worlds, received a substantial change in its latest Early Access update. Hearing the complaints from fans and the community, Unknown Worlds has removed the game's monetization mechanics entirely.

    A new post from Unknown Worlds came alongside talk about the next content for the game that allows players to paint...
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  • New Steam Big Picture Mode Available for Testing

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2022, 05:12 PM
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    New Steam Big Picture Mode Available for Testing

    Big changes are coming to Big Picture mode.

    Valve is offering Steam desktop users a chance to check out the work-in-progress redesign of their Big Picture mode for Steam. This new look will be closer in design to what is currently available on the Steam Deck.

    As this is something that isn't quite "finished" yet, Valve will be taking feedback on issues you may encounter when trying it out.

    New features included in the redesign include a new Home screen,...
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  • Sackboy: A Big Adventure Released on PC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2022, 04:50 PM
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    Sackboy: A Big Adventure Released on PC

    Sony quietly released another game on PC today.

    Sony has this knack for releasing games on PC without much in the way of fanfare. The other day it was the PC release of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. Today, it's Sackboy: A Big Adventure. In fact, the last word Sony made about Sackboy even coming out today on PC happened back on September 29th when they announced the PC release date on their PlayStation Blog.

    Today's release of Sackboy: A Big Adventure finds the...
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  • The Callisto Protocol Canceled in One Major Region

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2022, 03:36 PM
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    The Callisto Protocol Canceled in One Major Region

    Striking Distance would rather cancel the release than make the required changes.

    If you have seen anything concerning The Callisto Protocol over these past several months, you know that it's going to be a very gory and very violent game. The problem with games being too gory is that they sometimes won't pass regional ratings boards in various parts of the world.

    That is precisely what happened in Japan. The country's Computer Entertainment Rating Organization (CERO) took...
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  • Denuvo Removed and then Added Right Back to Gotham Knights

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2022, 02:11 PM
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    Denuvo Removed and then Added Right Back to Gotham Knights

    Warner Bros. accidentally removed the anti-tamper protection from their game for a time.

    For a brief moment in time, it almost appeared as though Warner Bros. did the PC gaming community a solid when they removed Denuvo anti-tamper from Gotham Knights. The controversial DRM has long been thorn in the sides of those looking to play games on PC. It aims to prevent, or at least slow the availability of, cracked versions of new releases, but it has often been found to be the source of...
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  • Star Ocean The Divine Force Out Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-27-2022, 12:49 PM
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    Star Ocean The Divine Force Out Today

    The latest in the long-running action-RPG series is now available.

    Square Enix just released Star Ocean The Divine Force today for those on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This release is developed by tri-Ace Inc. and it continues the story in the very long running action-RPG Star Ocean franchise. This is a franchise that tri-Ace has been making since 1996, with the first release being on the Super Famicom.

    Star Ocean The Divine...
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  • PlayStation Plus Games for November 2022

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-26-2022, 05:51 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Games for November 2022

    Three games set to drop on November 1.

    Sony just revealed the monthly "free" games coming in November 2022 for those with any of the PlayStation Plus subscription tiers. The games include Nioh 2, LEGO Harry Potter Collection, and Heavenly Bodies. This also means that you have just a few days left to add the October 2022 games to your PlayStation account before they're gone. ...
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  • Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Hits New Development Milestone

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-26-2022, 05:31 PM
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    Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Hits New Development Milestone

    The game is now playable from start to finish.

    BioWare announces that they have hit a new development milestone for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf today. According to the development studio, by way of a new "Game Update" blog post, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf just completed an Alpha milestone. The game can be played from start to finish.

    For the uninitiated, while the game is technically playable from start to finish, there is still a lot to be done. Chances are, the game's...
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  • A Full Remake of The Witcher Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-26-2022, 03:10 PM
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    A Full Remake of The Witcher Announced

    The original game will be remade in Unreal Engine 5.

    CD Projekt Red announces that they are working on a full remake of the original Witcher game. The studio says that this is the game that was previously known internally as "Canis Majoris." They will be working with Fool's Theory on this and will be built from the ground up using both Unreal Engine 5 and the toolset CD Projekt Red is creating for use with the new Witcher saga.

    Today's announcement says that...
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  • Amazon Shares First Ever Look at Fallout TV Show

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-25-2022, 05:51 PM
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    Amazon Shares First Ever Look at Fallout TV Show

    Yep, that's a vault.

    The birthday celebrations for the Fallout franchise continued today. This time, the latest is from Amazon. We've seen a lot of love this month for the games and some of the extended media, but today we were finally treated to the first ever look at the Fallout TV show that Amazon is helping to develop alongside Bethesda.

    Well, it's not much. I'll tell you that right now. Amazon offered just a single screenshot from their upcoming Fallout TV show. It...
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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...
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