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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
Jennifer Hale Replaces Hellena Taylor as Voice of Bayonetta
Bayonetta has a new voice in Bayonetta 3 but the reasons behind the switch are murky.
Back in September 2021, the original voice actor for Bayonetta, Hellena Taylor, put up a string of tweets that seemed to suggest that she would not return to voice the titular character in Bayonetta 3.
Taylor has been the voice of Bayonetta for the English version of the game since the series made its debut back in 2010. At that time, she could not outright say whether or not she was...
New Rumor Suggests Half-Life: Alyx is Coming to PlayStation VR2
This is just a rumor from one source, so make of it what you will.
According to a report from The Leak, Half-Life: Alyx will be coming to PlayStation VR2. The Leak, citing an anonymous source, claims that Sony was busy negotiating with Valve about bringing Half-Life: Alyx over to PSVR 2 for quite some time before an agreement was reached.
They go on to say that Sony bought the publishing rights to Half-Life: Alyx for PlayStation VR2. While it seems odd that Valve wouldn't...
Overwatch 2 Suffering from DDoS Attacks on Launch Day
Blizzard and server issues with a new game launch, name a more iconic duo.
Overwatch 2 technically launched today, and you may be inclined to believe that were you able to actually get into the game. Unfortunately for most people not in a special priority queue, you have been met with long login wait times or just no response from the server at all.
According to Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, the Overwatch 2 servers have been hit with "a mass DDoS attack." According...
Sony Says Single Player PlayStation Games to Remain Console Exclusive for at Least a Year
PC releases of Sony's biggest PlayStation first-party titles won't be released on PC until at least a year has passed.
A new interview between French YouTuber Julien Chièze and PlayStation Head of Worldwide Studios Herman Hulst revealed some new details about console-exclusive timeframes. Specifically, we learned how Sony plans to handle live-service (GAAS) releases and how they will handle single player PlayStation exclusives.
The war has been delayed.
​ Company of Heroes 3 from Relic Entertainment has been delayed until February 23, 2023. The studio behind the World War II-themed strategy title says that they just aren't happy with the state of the game at present. With the game initially set to release on November 17, 2022, a delay of several months seems like the best course of action here.
This extra time will give Relic more time to work on fixing bugs, address various areas of gameplay...
CD Projekt Red Announces Several Witcher and Cyberpunk Projects
The studio plans on at least seven new projects after the release of the Phantom Liberty expansion.
CD Projekt Red just outlined several projects that they have planned or that are already in some form of active development at their studio. Through a series of tweets, the studio talked about their "long-term product outlook" that includes new fewer than seven new projects that will come at some point after the Phantom Liberty expansion releases for Cyberpunk 2077.
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Did you know, if you take the first letter from each chapter it...
EA just revealed new details on the upcoming Dead Space remake. We were given a wealth of new information today in the form of a new gameplay trailer. We were also given some text-based details on what to expect with this remake.
As it stands, Dead Space is still on track to be released on January 27, 2023. It is being developed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin, Steam, and Epic Games...
IO Interactive Gives a Few Details on Free Hitman 3: Freelancer Mode
A new mode is in development, and you can test it ahead of next year's release.
IO Interactive just passed along word that they will be releasing a new, single-player mode for Hitman 3 in early 2023. This mode was announced prior but a few additional details were shared today alongside word of an upcoming closed technical test.
They're calling this new mode Freelancer and it is expected to arrive on January 26, 2023. This content update will be free to all of you who own...
Chivalry 2, Scorn, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and More Hitting Xbox Game Pass in October
Here are the new titles hitting Game Pass for Xbox and PC in October 2022.
Microsoft officially announced the titles that will be joining the existing Game Pass lineup throughout the month of October. It's a pretty decent lineup of titles both new and old and includes games that will be for Xbox players, PC players, and sometimes those playing on both platforms.
Sony Wants 2 Million PlayStation VR2 Sets Ready for Launch
Two million units are expected to be made in the launch window for PSVR2.
A new report by Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with Sony's operations, say that the company is looking to produce two million PlayStation VR2 units between September 2022 and March 2023. Though an actual release date for PSVR 2 has not yet been revealed, this production window seems to indicate that the hardware could be released either inside it or just after March 2023.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster Reportedly in Development
Meanwhile, Bloodborne fans stay mad.
Over the weekend, two reports came out that suggest Sony is working on remastering 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn for the PlayStation 5. The rumors suggest that this remaster is being worked on alongside a new Horizon multiplayer game for both PlayStation 5 and PC.
The first report came from MP1st, with a second coming shortly after from VGC. VGC's report cites their own sources and corroborates MP1st's initial reporting. If you thought that...
A short time ago today, Valve kicked off Steam Next Fest: October Edition. As per usual, this Steam Next Fest includes a ton of new game demos for games that are coming out at some point in the near future. It is a great way to try out some games that may interest you and then add them to your Steam Wishlist.
Valve also added in some new badges that can be earned by exploring your Discovery Queue. There are also a bunch of developer...
Bethesda is Celebrating 25 Years of Fallout Throughout October
Except sales, giveaways, special quests, and even a free copy of Fallout 76.
While a new Fallout game is still probably years and years away from release, that hasn't stopped Bethesda from celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary in style. Throughout the month of October Bethesda will have a bunch of deals, offers, giveaways, and events that celebrate 25 years of post-apocalyptic goodness.
Each week, Bethesda will have something new to celebrate Fallout. Some of the...
Fandom Acquires GameSpot, Giant Bomb, Metacritic, GameFAQs, and More
Get ready for all your old favorite sites to have a lot of auto-playing video ads!
Fandom, the company that calls itself "the world's largest fan platform," just announced that they have acquired a lot of gaming and entertainment brands from Red Ventures. The sites and services they just acquired include: GameSpot, Metacritic, TV Guide, GameFAQs, Giant Bomb, Cord Cutters News, and Comic Vine.
Fandom's press release announcing these acquisitions wastes no time...
Poll: Do You Plan to Play Horror Games as Halloween Approaches?
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Yes, I plan on replaying an old favorite game/series (Post below what it is!)
40.00%
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Yes, I plan on playing some new horror games (Post below what it is!)
40.00%
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No, I don't plan on playing any horror games or I don't like horror games
40.00%
2
The poll is expired.
Boo!
It's the start of the month of October 2022, which means it's time for a new poll of the month! This might be the first time I'm actually on the ball with getting the POTM up on the first, but it's only because I've been thinking about this one ahead of time already.
As it's October, that means one of a few things: Tree leaves are starting to change color, pumpkin spice comes out of hibernation to be added to all the things, and horror games are very much en vogue....
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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