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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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  • Skull and Bones is Delayed Again

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    • Published: 09-28-2022, 01:39 PM
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    Skull and Bones is Delayed Again

    Stop me if you've heard this one before.

    Ubisoft just announced that Skull and Bones has been delayed. Yes, again. Despite recently receiving an ESRB rating and despite a recent release date announcement, the game has been pushed back into 2023.

    The firm* release date is now March 9, 2023. The reason given is the usual statement about how the team is hard at work polishing and balancing the game ahead of launch and wouldn't you know it? They just need some more time....
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  • Teen Arrested in Connection with Rockstar Games Hack, Pleads Not Guilty

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-28-2022, 12:30 PM
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    Teen Arrested in Connection with Rockstar Games Hack, Pleads Not Guilty

    The suspect has plead not guilty but continues to be held due to breaching bail conditions.

    This past weekend, a suspect was arrested in connection with the recent data breaches at both Uber and Rockstar Games. The individual is responsible for the over 90 clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 in-development gameplay that made their way online last week. The suspect also claims to have obtained at least some source code for Grand Theft Auto 5 at the same time.

    Over the weekend,...
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  • Take-Two Cancels Partnership with Outriders Developer People Can Fly

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    • Published: 09-27-2022, 06:08 PM
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    Take-Two Cancels Partnership with Outriders Developer People Can Fly

    This split comes after People Can Fly has spent two years developing their new title.

    Outriders developer, People Can Fly, announced that they and their current (now previous) publishing partner, Take-Two, are parting ways. Take-Two was set to publish People Can Fly's upcoming game which is currently codenamed Project Dagger.

    People Can Fly posted the news on their own website earlier today. In the announcement, they say that they received a letter from Take-Two talking...
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  • Intel Announces October Launch for 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-27-2022, 05:48 PM
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    Intel Announces October Launch for 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs

    The announcement comes just a day after AMD released their new processors.

    During their Intel Vision Event, Intel announced that their 13th Gen "Raptor Lake" CPUs will be released starting on October 20, 2022. Much like 2021's Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake will again utilize a blend of performance (P-Cores) and efficiency (E-Cores) cores. Raptor Lake will make use of the new Z790 chipset, but it seems as though those with Z690 boards will still be fine to upgrade....
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  • Rick Sanchez Now Available in MultiVersus

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    • Published: 09-27-2022, 04:43 PM
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    Rick Sanchez Now Available in MultiVersus

    Utilize the power of science to take on all challengers.

    Rick Sanchez of Rick and Morty fame was just added to the roster of MultiVersus today. Rick is part of Season 1 for MultiVersus and is considered to be a Mage class character. His moveset makes use of various scientific inventions and tools.

    A new gameplay trailer for Rick shows that he attacks enemy combatants with a chargeable blaster. Plus, he can teleport around using a portal gun, traverse in the air with a...
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  • The Finals - Alpha Playtest and New Destruction Filled Trailer

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    • Published: 09-27-2022, 03:31 PM
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    The Finals - Alpha Playtest and New Destruction Filled Trailer

    Battlefield veterans showcase their new game that is full of destruction.

    The Finals is an upcoming free-to-play game in development by Embark Studios. This is the same studio made up of some former Battlefield series veterans that are also working on another free-to-play shooter called Arc Raiders. While Arc Raiders is far more of a sci-fi co-op style title, The Finals is more over the top extraction-focused competitive multiplayer action.

    The basic premise behind The...
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  • Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection Released on Switch

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    • Published: 09-27-2022, 02:54 PM
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    Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection Released on Switch

    Now you can change history on the go.

    Nintendo Switch owners can now play through both the original Life is Strange game and its prequel, Life is Strange: Before the Storm. This is thanks to today's release of Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection, which is available now for $39.99 (USD).

    Today's release on Switch is the remastered version for both titles. It has some updated visuals and upgraded animations. It's also been "optimized specifically for the Nintendo...
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  • A Plague Tale: Requiem - New Story Trailer

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    • Published: 09-27-2022, 02:12 PM
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    A Plague Tale: Requiem - New Story Trailer

    New narrative elements revealed in this new story focused trailer.

    Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment just revealed a brand-spanking-new trailer for A Plague Tale: Requiem today. This new trailer shares with you some new narrative elements from the game, so maybe don't watch this if you want to go into the game completely blind. In fact, maybe don't read the rest of this news story either considering there will be text that talks about the content in the trailer below. There are...
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  • Atlus is Suing Fans for Reviving a Long Dead MMO

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-26-2022, 05:06 PM
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    Atlus is Suing Fans for Reviving a Long Dead MMO

    Game preservation be damned.

    At least two fans of the long-dead MMO Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine are being sued by Atlus over copyright infringement. As first spotted by MarshSMT on Twitter, the fans that were trying to revive the MMO that Atlus shut down back in May 2016. A revived fan server first went live in late 2020 by people going by the online handles of Rekuiemu Games and COMP_Hack.

    As part of their lawsuit, Atlus is claiming that the website used for the MMO's...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 2.1 Arrives on Tuesday

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-26-2022, 03:27 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Update 2.1 Arrives on Tuesday

    This update will include the reworked version of Renewal among other things.

    The changelog for the upcoming Update 2.1 for Battlefield 2042 was just revealed. This update is slated to go live on Tuesday, September 27 at 8AM (UTC) or 4AM (ET) for those in the States.

    Update 2.1 will introduce the reworked version of Renewal, which we first got a good look at back in August. It was at that same time where we learned that the rework of Orbital will be next in line for release....
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  • Silent Hill: The Short Message Rated in Korea

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    • Published: 09-26-2022, 02:32 PM
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    Silent Hill: The Short Message Rated in Korea

    Get your hopes up. Go on, do it!

    It looks like a new Silent Hill game is coming! Maybe? Something called Silent Hill: The Short Message was recently given a rating in South Korea.

    The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea gave a rating (via Gematsu) to this still unannounced Silent Hill project. The publisher is listed as UNIANA, which apparently is a regular publisher for Konami's titles in Korea.

    That's really all we know right now about this...
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  • E3 2023 Dated for June 13

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-26-2022, 01:32 PM
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    E3 2023 Dated for June 13

    The dates for E3 2023 have been announced.

    With a resounding and enthusiastic "ok," the dates have been revealed for E3 2023. Those dates marking the expo's long awaited return will be June 13th through the 16th.

    E3 2023 will once again return to the Los Angeles Convention Center for an in-person, super spreader extravaganza! There will be some partnered pre-show events starting on June 11, as per usual. The actual event will begin on the 13th.

    Things...
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  • First Full Trailer for The Last Of Us HBO Series

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-26-2022, 01:04 PM
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    First Full Trailer for The Last Of Us HBO Series

    The first full trailer is finally here.

    Finally, after a couple of teases here and there plus the big cast reveals, we finally have our first longer trailer for The Last of Us HBO series. HBO released the trailer as part of today's Last of Us Day celebrations.

    The trailer, which should be viewable below, includes our first good look at the Clickers, various locations throughout the United States, a look at some of the major characters, and even a look at the very memorable...
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  • Madden NFL 23 Pack Strike

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-23-2022, 03:35 PM
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    Madden NFL 23 Pack Strike

    Streamers and fans are calling for a boycott against MUT pack purchases.

    A story from Polygon sheds light on what fans and streamers for Madden NFL 23 are calling a "Pack Strike." Through the power of social media and Twitch, the hashtag #PACKSTRIKE started to gain momentum earlier this week. It began when the biggest Madden streamers and "influencers" said that they are not going to purchase premium currency for use in Madden Ultimate Team (MUT).

    Their...
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  • First Mario Movie Trailer to be Shown at New York Comic-Con

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-23-2022, 12:32 PM
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    First Mario Movie Trailer to be Shown at New York Comic-Con

    Hello all. It is I, Mario. Wahoo.

    The very first trailer for the upcoming Mario movie starring Chris Pratt in the titular role, will be shown at next month's New York Comic-Con. The announcement was made on Twitter via the official New York Comic-Con account.

    The first teaser trailer will be shown at the convention. Specifically, it will air at 4PM (ET) on October 6. Those in attendance will get to see the trailer only if you are in view of the Empire Stage at that time....
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