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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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  • Tencent Increases Stake in Ubisoft

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    • Published: 09-06-2022, 06:04 PM
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    Tencent Increases Stake in Ubisoft

    The deal is less juicy than it sounds.

    The Chinese tech giant Tencent just upped their minority stake in Ubisoft. This move comes about a week after competing Chinese tech giant NetEase announced their acquisition of the other France-based development studio, Quantic Dream.

    The deal, valued at €300 million, saw Tencent acquiring a minority 49.9% passive stake in Guillemot Brothers Limited, the parent company behind Ubisoft. The deal is valued at €300 million...
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  • God of War Ragnarok Elemental-focused Gameplay Footage

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    • Published: 09-06-2022, 05:09 PM
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    God of War Ragnarok Elemental-focused Gameplay Footage

    Kratos will utilize the power of the elements in combat.

    God of War Ragnarök is still apparently holding strong with its November 9, 2022 release date. That means Santa Monica Studio is starting to ramp up its media push for the highly anticipated sequel. This month, Game Informer has been given some exclusive first looks at Ragnarök and various gameplay aspects.

    One of the first major reveals from Game Informer's coverage shows how Kratos will be able to infuse the...
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  • The Elder Scrolls Online - Lost Depths DLC and Update 35 Out on Consoles

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    • Published: 09-06-2022, 03:29 PM
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    The Elder Scrolls Online - Lost Depths DLC and Update 35 Out on Consoles

    Console fans of the MMO can now access the new content.

    Those of you playing The Elder Scrolls Online through their PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S consoles can now play the new Lost Depths DLC. Alongside this new content is the new Update 35 title update for the game.

    Lost Depths includes not one but two new four-player dungeons to tackle: Graven Deep and Earthen Root Enclave. Each of these dungeons includes additional story content that continues...
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  • FSR 2.0 Added to Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC

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    • Published: 09-06-2022, 01:44 PM
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    FSR 2.0 Added to Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC

    Now everyone can enjoy better performance.

    Rockstar Games released the 1.31 update for Red Dead Redemption 2. Though it may not include any major new multiplayer content, this update does include some nice technical improvements for those playing on PC.

    Of note for PC users is the addition of AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 2.0 support. This means that those with GPUs that cannot support Nvidia DLSS can now use FSR 2.0 to gain some performance without sacrificing...
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  • Cyberpunk 2077 'Phantom Liberty' Expansion Revealed

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    • Published: 09-06-2022, 01:06 PM
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    Cyberpunk 2077 'Phantom Liberty' Expansion Revealed

    Get a sneak peek at the expansion coming in 2023.

    CD Projekt Red hosted a special episode of Night City Wire today where they showed off a brief peek at Phantom Liberty, the first major expansion in development for Cyberpunk 2077. This reveal came alongside the reveal and release of Patch 1.6 "Edgerunners," which is available right now for all owners of the game.

    Today's short reveal for Phantom Liberty was made by game director Gabe Amatangelo. He says that...
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  • Edgerunners Update for Cyberpunk 2077 Adds Transmog System

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-06-2022, 12:33 PM
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    Edgerunners Update for Cyberpunk 2077 Adds Transmog System

    The newly released update ties into the upcoming Cyberpunk anime.

    During the latest episode of Night City Wire by CD Projekt Red, the studio announced the release of Patch 1.6 for Cyberpunk 2077. This update is nicknamed Edgerunners Update and it takes its name from the upcoming anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. This is a new Netflix show that will air starting on September 13.

    This tie-in to the anime will feature some new equippable items seen throughout the show. One of...
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  • Was the Last of Us Remake Necessary?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-05-2022, 07:35 PM
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    Was the Last of Us Remake Necessary?

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    The poll is expired.

    The remake of The Last of Us was just released on PlayStation 5 and well, was it really necessary to remake a game that came out less than a decade ago? Maybe it was, but is the $70 (USD) price justified for a game that has already been released twice prior in 2013 and again in 2014?
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  • Best Ways to Get MUT Coins Fast in Madden NFL 23

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    • Published: 09-05-2022, 12:33 AM
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    Best Ways to Get MUT Coins Fast in Madden NFL 23

    EA Sports has once again released the latest in their yearly American football sports franchise. We are, of course, talking about the latest Madden game. Madden NFL 23 was put out there just in time for the start of the new football season. EA Sports says that this year’s release is their “most polished” game in years, but as fans have quickly discovered it still suffers from a myriad of flaws.

    One aspect of Madden NFL 23 that fans and reviewers agree isn’t underwhelming...
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  • The Callisto Protocol Director Deletes Tweet Boasting About Crunch Culture at Studio

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    • Published: 09-03-2022, 03:52 PM
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    The Callisto Protocol Director Deletes Tweet Boasting About Crunch Culture at Studio

    U do it cause ya luv it

    Game director on The Callisto Protocol, Glen Schofield, recently put up a tweet talking about the game's development. In the tweet, Schofield says that the team at Striking Distance Studios is working "6-7 days a week" with 12-15 (hour) days" to try to meet the game's December 2 release date. In addition, he says that this is being done while dealing with issues such as exhaustion and COVID.

    As you can imagine, Schofield's tweet immediately...
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  • Valve Says They Have Several Games in Development

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    • Published: 09-02-2022, 04:28 PM
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    Valve Says They Have Several Games in Development

    Though whether or not any of them will be released is anybody's guess.

    In a recent interview conducted by Famitsu (via Tweaktown) with long-time Valve employee Greg Coomer, the Half-Life studio is still very much in the business of creating games. Coomer told the publication that Valve has a lot of projects currently in development.

    Coomer says, "Valve has a lot of games in development. We will continue to release games. Game development is very important to Valve....
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  • Here's Biomutant Running on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-02-2022, 02:40 PM
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    Here's Biomutant Running on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

    Get a look at some of the next-gen visual upgrades coming very soon.

    If you own Biomutant already and have a next-gen console, you may be happy to hear that a next-gen update is coming on September 6 for the open-world adventure game. On the 6th, those who already own Biomutant on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will get free upgrades to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.

    If you do not yet own the game and you want to (we won't judge), you will be able to buy this...
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  • Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Coming to Game Pass

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    • Published: 09-01-2022, 06:44 PM
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    Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty Coming to Game Pass

    Cross-platform play also confirmed for these Activision Blizzard titles.

    Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, took not to the Xbox Wire page but rather to the official Microsoft Blog to talk about some of the changes and concerns over Microsoft's potential acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In the blog, Spencer tries to put to bed fears that long-standing multi-platform titles like Call of Duty would suddenly become Xbox exclusive.

    In the blog post, Spencer also says that franchises...
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  • Assassin's Creed Mirage Officially Announced

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    • Published: 09-01-2022, 05:45 PM
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    Assassin's Creed Mirage Officially Announced

    The announcement comes shortly after a leak made the rounds online.

    Ubisoft has officially confirmed a rumor that sprung up less than a day ago. The company announced via Twitter that the next Assassin's Creed game will be called Assassin's Creed Mirage. They also said that more information will be coming at the Ubisoft Forward event that is planned for next week.

    Alongside confirmation of the new game, comes a single screenshot. The image shows off a character that may...
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  • 343 Industries Delays Next Halo Season, Cancels Local Co-op

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    • Published: 09-01-2022, 03:41 PM
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    343 Industries Delays Next Halo Season, Cancels Local Co-op

    343's handling of the Halo franchise has left a lot of fans very angry.

    343 Industries released the latest roadmap for Halo Infinite today and the news is not exactly great. The roadmap showcases multiple delays, a small amount of new content, and even the outright cancellation of an anticipated feature. The ever shrinking fanbase for Halo Infinite's multiplayer have not taken too kindly to any of this.

    Right now in Halo Infinite, the second season has been underway since...
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  • The Mortuary Assistant is Being Turned into a Movie

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    • Published: 09-01-2022, 02:43 PM
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    The Mortuary Assistant is Being Turned into a Movie


    A feature film adaptation of the horror game is now in production.

    The Mortuary Assistant is a fairly competent horror game that released way back in the far-off time of August 2022. As far as new horror games go, it wasn't exactly terrible which meant that it picked up quite the decent following from horror fans of the world. Apparently, it was popular enough that publisher DreadXP and developer DarkStone Digital just announced a film adaptation of the game.

    In...
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    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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