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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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  • Narrative Campaigns to Return to Battlefield via Newly Formed Ridgeline Games

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    • Published: 09-08-2022, 01:22 PM
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    Narrative Campaigns to Return to Battlefield via Newly Formed Ridgeline Games

    Newly formed Ridgeline Games will dedicate themselves to new narrative campaigns for Battlefield.

    EA just announced that they have added another studio to their plethora of development teams. Their new studio is the Seattle-based Ridgeline Games, and it is being led by Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto. Ridgeline Games "will be focused on developing a narrative campaign set in the Battlefield universe."

    Over the past several weeks, Lehto has been making his presence...
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  • New PlayStation 5 Model is More Energy Efficient

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    • Published: 09-07-2022, 07:19 PM
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    New PlayStation 5 Model is More Energy Efficient

    The new model includes a new motherboard and cooling.

    Last month, Australians were the first to receive the latest hardware revision on PlayStation 5 hardware. Sony quietly released a new SKU of their latest console without saying what exactly was new or changed in comparison to earlier models. YouTuber Austin Evans (via The Verge) managed to get his hands on one of these new models and found out that there are a lot of internal changes.

    Evans found that Sony is using...
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  • Xbox Announces Elite 2 Core Controller

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    • Published: 09-07-2022, 06:40 PM
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    Xbox Announces Elite 2 Core Controller

    Cheaper than the Elite Series 2 but still feature packed.

    Microsoft announced a new Xbox controller today that they're calling the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 CORE (or Elite 2 Core for short). This new controller is based off of the rather pricey Xbox Elite Series 2 controller but will be cheaper and will include fewer features than the Elite 2 but more features than the basic controller. As such, the Elite 2 Core is priced at $129.99 (USD). In comparison, the Elite Series...
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  • iPhone 14 Series Officially Announced

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    • Published: 09-07-2022, 06:22 PM
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    iPhone 14 Series Officially Announced

    Four different models announced, but not a single small formfactor.

    Apple, by way of today's "Far Out" event earlier today, announced the latest generation of their smartphones: The iPhone 14. Though there is no "small" model in the 14-series, there are four different models that you will be able to choose from: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    Prices for these new phones will start at $799 (USD) for the basic iPhone...
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  • CD Projekt Red Ends New Cyberpunk 2077 Development on PS4 and XB1

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    • Published: 09-07-2022, 03:26 PM
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    CD Projekt Red Ends New Cyberpunk 2077 Development on PS4 and XB1

    Technical support will continue but that's it.

    CD Projekt Red confirms that they have decided to end development of new content for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Cyberpunk 2077. This is probably pretty obvious to everybody that saw yesterday's teaser trailer for the upcoming expansion, Phantom Liberty. The title card for that expansion only has PC, Stadia, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S listed.

    After the release of Patch 1.6, CD Projekt Red's focus will...
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  • Focus Entertainment to Publish Atomic Heart

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    • Published: 09-07-2022, 02:34 PM
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    Focus Entertainment to Publish Atomic Heart

    The FPS is expected to release this winter.
    Focus Entertainment announced today that they have partnered with developer Mundfish to publish their upcoming game, Atomic Heart. This FPS (they're calling it an action-RPG) is currently slated to release this winter. It was initially set to release in 2022 but it kind of sounds like it may be pushed into very early 2023. A specific release date is said to be "announced shortly." Atomic Heart is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation...
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  • Madden NFL 23 Free Trial Weekend Begins Tomorrow

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    • Published: 09-07-2022, 01:19 PM
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    Madden NFL 23 Free Trial Weekend Begins Tomorrow

    The free trial weekend is only for those on consoles.

    From September 8 and running through September 11, those with an Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5 can play Madden NFL 23 for free. The free trial is being offered because the start of the NFL season begins this week.

    You may think that sales are suffering for this year's release of Madden, but apparently that's not the case. EA says that Madden NFL 23 has seen a 30% increase in the number of...
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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

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    • 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?

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    • 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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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    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...
    I did not complete any game in 2025
    33.33%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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