Today sees the release of Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed. This is said to be "a completely remade" release of the classic action game where you are a disgruntled alien wreaking havoc on humans. While this is said to be a "remake" I think this is more akin to a remaster given that it plays identical to the original release, bugs and all. At this point, publishers and developers calling things remakes, remasters, or re-whatevers are so muddied...
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed is Out Now
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Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed is Out Now
Remade from the UFO up.
Today sees the release of Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed. This is said to be "a completely remade" release of the classic action game where you are a disgruntled alien wreaking havoc on humans. While this is said to be a "remake" I think this is more akin to a remaster given that it plays identical to the original release, bugs and all. At this point, publishers and developers calling things remakes, remasters, or re-whatevers are so muddied... -
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Battlefield 2042 Season 2 Update 2.0 Changelog
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Battlefield 2042 Season 2 Update 2.0 Changelog
The list of nerfs and buffs is far and wide.
The second season for Battlefield 2042 begins tomorrow on August 30th. With the start of Season 2 for the multiplayer-only game comes a lengthy list of changes, additions, buffs, and nerfs courtesy of Update 2.0. DICE has detailed most of the changes in their patch notes, though there are some things that may be "stealth updated" without making their way into the public facing notes.
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Big Chungus Might be Coming to MultiVersus
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Big Chungus Might be Coming to MultiVersus
Warner Bros. filed a trademark in the European Union.
The biggest and boldest bunny around, Big Chungus, has just been trademarked by Warner Bros. in the European Union. The trademark filing was first discovered and shared by Andrew Marmo via Twitter. The filing was made on August 26 of this year. The trademark is still "under examination" at the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
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Back 4 Blood's 'Children of the Worm' DLC Arrives Tomorrow
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Back 4 Blood's 'Children of the Worm' DLC Arrives Tomorrow
Take on a group of pro-zombie cultists.
Back 4 Blood will expand once again on August 30 when the Children of the Worm DLC is released. This new content, developed by Turtle Rock Studios, will see players taking on a new group of enemies in the form of zombie-loving cultists.
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2K Confirms Mafia 4 is in Development
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2K Confirms Mafia 4 is in Development
It's still quite a few years away though.
In early May, we learned that Hangar 13 may have started work on a new entry in the Mafia franchise. The news hit when an internal email made its way out to the public following the departure of a couple of high-ranking employees. An official announcement of the game, learned to be a prequel, was not made at the time.
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Clan Elysium Wins Third Consecutive World's First Raid Race in Destiny 2
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Clan Elysium Wins Third Consecutive World's First Raid Race in Destiny 2
Completion of the raid also unlocked new powers for all players.
Over the weekend, the race to see who could complete the latest Destiny 2 raid kicked off for King's Fall. This returning Destiny raid was brought over to Destiny 2's latest season, Season of Plunder, with some slight modifications from the original. As is common with these races, teams from all over the world were trying their hardest to be the first to complete the raid and all added challenges.
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Sony Buys Savage Game Studios for a New PlayStation Mobile Division
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Sony Buys Savage Game Studios for a New PlayStation Mobile Division
Get ready for mobile games based on PlayStation IPs.
Sony announced today that they are acquiring the mobile game developer Savage Game Studios. The full financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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That Terrible Netflix Resident Evil Series is Already Canceled
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That Terrible Netflix Resident Evil Series is Already Canceled
This probably doesn't come as much of a surprise.
After just one season, the Resident Evil Netflix series has been canceled. The first, and only, eight episodes made their initial debut on July 14. This report came first from Deadline.
The Resident Evil series did debut in the top 3 rankings on Netflix, but quickly fell off the charts after its third week. The series was panned by critics and fans of the Resident Evil franchise alike. It earned a pitiful 55% critical consensus... -
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New Meta VR Headset Confirmed for October Release
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New Meta VR Headset Confirmed for October Release
Mark Zuckerberg confirmed this via a Joe Rogan podcast.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the company's next virtual reality headset will be released this October. This confirmation came during a recent appearance by Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan's podcast. There's something to be said about these two terrible people having a nice, little chat but we'll leave that to others.
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Destiny 2 - King's Fall World First Race Details to Keep in Mind
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Destiny 2 - King's Fall World First Race Details to Keep in Mind
Even though it's familiar, it will nonetheless be challenging.
At 1PM (ET), Bungie will re-introduce the classic King's Fall raid from the first Destiny to Destiny 2. Players will venture into the Dreadnaught to face up against Oryx, The Taken King.
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NHL 23 to Include Women Players in Ultimate Team Mode
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NHL 23 to Include Women Players in Ultimate Team Mode
The annual hockey title from EA Sports will be out on October 14.
Electronic Arts announced an October 14 release date for NHL 23. On this date, the game will arrive on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. There is, sadly, still no PC release for the franchise.
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Battlefield 2042 Season 2 'Master of Arms' Detailed by DICE
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Battlefield 2042 Season 2 'Master of Arms' Detailed by DICE
Get a look at the new map, new Specialist, new vehicles, and new weaponry.
DICE officially revealed a lot of the new content coming when Battlefield 2042's second season, Master of Arms, launches on August 30. Yes, Season 2 starts in just five days, so if you have any lingering things to finish in Season 1, you best get a move on.
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Nier-Inspired Game Phantom Hellcat Announced
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Nier-Inspired Game Phantom Hellcat Announced
Flashy moves, crazy combs, and plenty of perspective changes.
All in! Games, publisher behind games like Chernobylite, revealed the first game from their own internal game studio, Ironbird Creations, during Opening Night Live. The studio showed off a preview for their new IP called Phantom Hellcat that they say is inspired by action-adventure games like NieR.
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Announced
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Announced
A new 3v7 asymmetrical multiplayer game inspired by the 1988 cult horror classic movie.
It's the year 2022 and Killer Klowns from Outer Space is somehow making a comeback. During Opening Night Live, Good Shepherd Entertainment, MGM, and Teravision Games announced Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. This is an upcoming 3 vs 7 asymmetrical online multiplayer game that is inspired by the cult horror film from 1988.
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PlayStation 5 Price Increase Announced for Most Global Markets
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PlayStation 5 Price Increase Announced for Most Global Markets
Prices are going up around the world, except for the United States.
Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan took to the PlayStation Blog today to announce a price increase for the PlayStation 5. Ryan says that prices are going up by a fairly decent amount in some territories due to "high global inflation rates, as well as adverse currency trends." These price increases are coming to markets throughout Europe, Middle East, Afrida, Asia-Pacific, Latin America,... -
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