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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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  • A Live-Action Pac-Man Movie is Being Made

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    • Published: 08-08-2022, 05:35 PM
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    A Live-Action Pac-Man Movie is Being Made

    It worked out for Sonic, so... maybe?

    A report by The Hollywood Reporter says that the classic yellow, pill gobbling, haunted video game character, Pac-Man, is set to be the star of an all-new live-action movie. Bandai Namco is partnering with Wayfarer Studios to bring Pac-Man to the big screen in a bit ol' Hollywood film of his own.

    The film will be based on an original idea by Chuck Williams, an associate producer on the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film. Williams will also...
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  • Tekken 8 Teased at Evo 2022

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    • Published: 08-08-2022, 04:40 PM
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    Tekken 8 Teased at Evo 2022

    Bandai Namco seems to have teased the next entry in their popular fighting franchise.

    After the awards were given for the Tekken 7 portion of Evo 2022, Bandao Namco showed fans at home and in-attendance a new trailer.

    The trailer announced an upcoming free update for Tekken 7 but ends with the OG Tekken end-game cutscene where Kazuya drops Heihachi off the side of a cliff. That cutscene ends with Kazuya smiling really creepily at the camera and then immediately cutting...
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  • Kimberly and Juri Revealed for Street Fighter 6

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    • Published: 08-08-2022, 04:04 PM
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    Kimberly and Juri Revealed for Street Fighter 6

    Two new fighters revealed at Evo 2022.

    Capcom revealed two new fighters that will be included in the launch roster of fighters when Street Fighter 6 releases in 2023. These two fighters are Kimberly, a ninja and Juri a sadistic thrill-seeker. Juri is actually a returning fighter, having made their debut in Street Fighter V.

    Kimberly will utilize her skills as a ninja and her love of 80s-era pop culture to "create a riveting, yet dangerous fighting style." Juri...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Event Scheduled for September

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    • Published: 08-08-2022, 03:22 PM
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Event Scheduled for September

    A deep-dive into the next Call of Duty, plus some beta weekends to add to your schedules.

    To close out the Call of Duty League Championship Weekend, Activision announced an event that they are calling Call of Duty: Next. Next is not a new game in the franchise but rather a special event where Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 developer Infinity Ward will share tons of new details about this year's game.

    Call of Duty: Next will be held on September 15. This event will lead...
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  • Mobile is the Biggest Money Maker for Activision Blizzard

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    • Published: 08-05-2022, 04:12 PM
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    Mobile is the Biggest Money Maker for Activision Blizzard

    And it's not even close.

    Activision Blizzard, by way of a recent financial report, says that they have made more money through their mobile releases in the last quarter than it has on all of its console and PC titles combined. TweakTown shares some of these quarterly report findings showing that games like Diablo Immortal, Call of Duty Mobile, and Candy Crush Saga make up about 51% of Activision's total earnings.

    Compared to the same quarter in 2021, Activision Blizzard's...
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  • Lawyer Ordered to Compensate Activision for Failing to Play Enough Call of Duty

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    • Published: 08-05-2022, 03:39 PM
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    Lawyer Ordered to Compensate Activision for Failing to Play Enough Call of Duty

    A lawsuit involving Infinite Warfare went nowhere in a hurry.

    In July 2022, a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard was dismissed because the plaintiffs did not play enough Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. This is part of the actual ruling made by a judge in the Southern California District Court as relayed by Kotaku.

    A report by the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati says that Activision Blizzard was sued in November 2021 by Brooks Entertainment Inc., a company...
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  • Official QuakeCon 2022 Schedule Announced

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    • Published: 08-04-2022, 05:55 PM
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    Official QuakeCon 2022 Schedule Announced

    A lot of Bethesda games will be shown off, except Starfield.

    Bethesda just shared their QuakeCon 2022 schedule with everyone today. There will be some Quake Pro League action, a lot of developer presentations, and plenty of Bethesda-related games shown off during the event. Before you get your hopes up too high, it seems like there won't be any Starfield presentations at QuakeCon this year.

    Maybe we'll finally get a new Quake game announced that has been rumored to be...
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  • Far Cry 6 Free Weekend Begins

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    • Published: 08-04-2022, 05:44 PM
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    Far Cry 6 Free Weekend Begins

    Plus save up to 60% off for a limited time.

    Ubisoft announced today that a free weekend for Far Cry 6 has just kicked off. You have from now through to August 7 to play Far Cry 6 for free through either the Ubisoft Store or the Epic Games Store on PC. It's also available to play for free on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Google Stadia.

    This free access gives you full access to the base game, plus Danny Trejo, Rambo, and Stranger Things crossover...
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  • Crypt of the Necrodancer Sequel Announced

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    • Published: 08-04-2022, 05:14 PM
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    Crypt of the Necrodancer Sequel Announced

    It was a stealth announcement that flew under most people's radar.

    Crypt of the Necrodancer just had a sequel low-key announced today by Brace Yourself Games. The studio took to Twitter to announce that Rift of the Necrodancer is in development.

    This announcement of a new game came alongside a substantial DLC release for Crypt of the Necrodancer called Synchrony. This DLC adds in three new characters to the game, along with co-op and competitive multiplayer for up to eight...
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  • MultiVersus Season 1 and Morty Delayed

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    • Published: 08-04-2022, 02:41 PM
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    MultiVersus Season 1 and Morty Delayed

    The details have been left vague as to why.

    A day ago, we were informed that the Season 1 Battle Pass for MultiVersus would cost you 950 Gleamium for 50 tiers of unlocks. Today, we're now learning that the first season for the popular platform fighter is actually getting delayed.

    The official MultiVersus Twitter account informed everyone that they are delaying the start of Season 1 along with the release of Morty "to a later date." A reason for the delay was...
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  • Steam Deck Pre-orders Open in Select Asian Regions

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    • Published: 08-03-2022, 07:33 PM
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    Steam Deck Pre-orders Open in Select Asian Regions

    The first units will soon ship to Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

    Valve just partnered with Komodo to make Steam Deck hardware available throughout Asia. The first units are targeting the areas of Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Those of you living in any of these areas can get your pre-orders in right now by going to https://steamdeck.komodo.jp/.

    Once shipments start to ship out, the first devices will hit Japan. Then, additional units will be sent to Korea,...
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  • Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim Released on Steam

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    • Published: 08-03-2022, 06:38 PM
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    Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim Released on Steam

    Love kills, drills you through your heart.

    The visual novel dating sim, Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim, is very real and very available right now through Steam. This was announced in May 2022 and was in development by Psyop, the same studio that brought the world I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator.

    This visual novel dating sim will let you fulfill your wildest fantasies, provided those fantasies involve wooing and dating...
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  • Dead by Daylight Devs Reveal New Game

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    • Published: 08-03-2022, 06:22 PM
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    Dead by Daylight Devs Reveal New Game

    Meet Your Maker combines tower defense with FPS raiding.

    Behavior Interactive, the development studio behind the very popular Dead by Daylight, just revealed their new game that shares very, very little with the title that put them on the map. Their new, in-development title is called Meet Your Maker and it looks to combine elements of tower defense, base building, and first-person shooter raiding action.

    The Earth is dying. The Earth is also dying in the fictional universe...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Images and DMZ Confirmation Leaked by the LA Rams

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    • Published: 08-03-2022, 05:44 PM
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Images and DMZ Confirmation Leaked by the LA Rams

    The LA Rams didn't want to be outdone by an MMA fighter.

    Last month, our first ever look at the Yakuza: Like a Dragon sequel came from a behind-the-scenes office tour by an MMA fighter. Today, we get our first look at some of the multiplayer stuff coming with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 thanks to the professional American football team, the LA Rams.

    The leaks came from various members of the LA Rams that were treated to a special look at the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare...
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  • MultiVersus Season 1 Battle Pass Cost Revealed

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    • Published: 08-03-2022, 05:25 PM
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    MultiVersus Season 1 Battle Pass Cost Revealed

    50 tiers of unlocks await you in the first season of content.

    MultiVersus is currently enjoying a healthy open beta phase, but the first season of content is just around the corner. With about a week to go before the game is "out" and no longer considered a beta, developer Player First Games and publisher Warner Bros. Games, offered fans the first details on what to expect in the game's first official season.

    MultiVersus director Tony Huynh shared the first details...
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