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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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  • Portal with RTX Announced

    Portal with RTX Announced

    It's Portal but now with ray-traced cake.

    Nvidia's GTC keynote earlier today contained news about the new (and very expensive) 40-series of RTX cards. In addition, the company also announced Portal with RTX. As you can probably assume from its name, this is an RTX-enhanced version of the classic puzzle game from Valve.

    Portal with RTX includes updated visuals along with real-time ray tracing. It seems as though a bulk of the grunt work on Portal with RTX is being handled...
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  • Nvidia Announces 4090 and 4080 Desktop GPUs at Outrageous Prices

    Nvidia Announces 4090 and 4080 Desktop GPUs at Outrageous Prices

    You didn't want that spare arm or leg anyway, right?

    Nvidia announced their new desktop GPUs today and they are none other than the expected and anticipated RTX 40-series of cards. These are the successor to the now two-year-old RTX 30-series of cards. With the new generation comes new advancements such as DLSS 3. All of the newness comes at a very hefty price though.

    The Nvidia RTX 40-series runs on the company's new Ada Lovelace architecture. The first card is none other...
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  • Deathloop Out Now on Xbox, Major Content Update Out on All Platforms

    Deathloop Out Now on Xbox, Major Content Update Out on All Platforms

    It's a big day for Xbox players and fans of Deathloop in general.

    Today is September 20, which means it's time for Deathloop to be released on Xbox Series X|S alongside Game Pass. Sure enough, that's exactly what happened today. Alongside today's Xbox premiere is the release of the major "GOLDENLOOP" update for all platforms (PS5, Series X|S, and PC).

    As a quick refresher, the GOLDENLOOP update includes a new weapon, a new ability, new enemy types, an extended...
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  • Valve Ramps Up Steam Deck Shipments Once Again

    Valve Ramps Up Steam Deck Shipments Once Again

    Valve is cranking these things out at blistering pace.

    Valve released another shipping update today for those who are eagerly awaiting their turn at obtaining a Steam Deck. According to this latest news, Valve has once again been able to increase production and has, once again, sped past their previous estimates on when devices will start to ship out.

    Valve says that with today's latest batch of emails that are going out, they have now sent purchase invitations to everyone...
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  • Over 40 Minutes of Diablo 4 Test Footage Leaked Online

    Over 40 Minutes of Diablo 4 Test Footage Leaked Online

    It was a busy weekend for game leaks.

    Grand Theft Auto 6 wasn't the only major game to have footage leaked this past weekend. A few hours after the massive GTA 6 first leaked came over 40 minutes of Diablo 4 test footage. The footage gives those that have seen it a decent idea of what to expect with Blizzard's upcoming ARPG.

    The Diablo 4 footage was first spotted by Reddit user iV1rus0 and was posted to r/GamingLeaksAndRumours. The Diablo 4 footage comes in the form of...
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  • Resident Evil Village DLC to Conclude the Winters' Story

    Resident Evil Village DLC to Conclude the Winters' Story

    The next Resident Evil game will apparently have a new focus.

    Capcom revealed that the upcoming Shadows of Rose DLC for Resident Evil Village will be the final piece of content focused on the family Winters. In an interview with IGN, Resident Evil Village's director Kento Kinoshita said that Capcom is making this new DLC specifically "to conclude the Winters family saga."

    The Resident Evil franchise has focused on the Winters family since Resident Evil 7. It...
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  • Rockstar Confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak

    Rockstar Confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak

    The company confirmed this weekend's massive leak in their first public statement.

    Over the weekend, the floodgates for Grand Theft Auto 6 opened whether Rockstar Games wanted them to or not. To make a long story short: Someone allegedly gained access to Rockstar Games' internal Slack system. With this access, they were able to download pre-Alpha (or thereabouts) development gameplay videos for Grand Theft Auto 6. There were over 90 videos accounting for several gigs of gameplay footage...
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  • How to Reduce the Number of Visitors Who Bounce Off Your Website

    How to Reduce the Number of Visitors Who Bounce Off Your Website

    The term "bounce rate" is one of the numbers in a Google Analytics account that is prone to be misunderstood.

    Different websites may have different goals for their bounce rates. And it may take some investigation to determine why a bounce rate is high. However, examining and comprehending your site's bounce rate will help you identify which areas are doing well and which may need further improvement.

    This article will explain bounce rates, what you need to know...
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  • Q&A with the Production Team of EVONY at Top Games Inc.

    Q&A with the Production Team of EVONY at Top Games Inc.

    The Production Team at Top Games Inc. Answers Questions About EVONY: The King’s Return
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    The production team at EVONY has managed to construct a sophisticated game, which begs the question: are casual gamers looking for more out of their user experience? Based on EVONY sales numbers, the answer seems to be a resounding yes. We look at the details, the storylines, and what makes Top Games Inc. stand out.


    Why has EVONY enjoyed such long-lasting success since its...
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  • Massive Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks

    Massive Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks

    Over 90 gameplay videos have been leaked online. Yes, 90. Nine zero.

    Earlier this morning, someone took to GTAForums.com and posted a link to over 90 gameplay clips from the not-yet-officially-revealed Grand Theft Auto 6.

    The user, going by the forum name teapotuberhacker, started a thread on GTAForums in the wee hours of the morning. The post was pretty straightforward. They say, "here are 90 footage/clips from GTA 6." They continue on to say that it's "possible...
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  • Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Announced

    Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Announced

    This is called the definitive release of the classic 90s cult classic.

    The "definitive release of the cult classic" 90's FPS, Rise of the Triad, will arrive in early 2023. Dubbed Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition, this release will be remastered to run at 4K resolutions and 60FPS. It will be released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

    This updated release of Rise of the Triad is built on Nightdive's...
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  • Ion Fury Sequel Announced - Phantom Fury

    Ion Fury Sequel Announced - Phantom Fury

    More running, more gunning, more abilities, more puzzles. What more could you ask for?

    A follow-up to the old-school style first-person shooter, Ion Fury, will be plesaed to know that a sequel is in development. It's called Phantom Fury and it's currently aiming for a 2023 release. Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms will get this one out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

    New in Phantom Fury is a bionic arm upgrade for Shelly "Bombshell"...
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  • EVGA Terminates Partnership with Nvidia Due to "Disrespectful Treatment"

    EVGA Terminates Partnership with Nvidia Due to "Disrespectful Treatment"

    One of the largest, if not the largest Nvidia board partner will no longer produce Nvidia graphics cards.

    The tech and hardware focused YouTube channel, Gamers Nexus, broke the news today that EVGA will no longer produce Nvidia graphics cards. This includes the upcoming, and very soon to be released, RTX 40-series generation.

    EVGA has been one of the largest, if not the largest third-party board partner if you were looking to purchase an Nvidia based GPU. The quality of...
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    Last edited by Shawn Zipay; 09-16-2022, 06:57 PM. Reason: Added statement from Nvidia

  • Suikoden 1 and 2 are Getting Remastered

    Suikoden 1 and 2 are Getting Remastered

    Both of these classic RPGs will be bundled together.

    The much-loved Konami RPGs, Suikoden and Suikoden 2, are getting HD remasters for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The games are aiming to be released in 2023 as a bundle deal.

    Konami made the announcement at the Tokyo Game Show. The full name for this collection is quite the mouthful: Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. Just why? Why must we have these terrible...
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  • Original PSVR Games Not Compatible with PSVR2

    Original PSVR Games Not Compatible with PSVR2

    Sony just confirmed this unfortunate news.

    Sony just officially confirmed that PlayStation VR2 will not be able to play games that were made for the original PlayStation VR hardware. This important piece of information came courtesy of the latest episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast starting around the 29:10 mark.

    Senior vice president of platform experience, Hideaki Nishino, confirmed that PSVR2 will not have backwards compatibility with the older games. Here is...
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    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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