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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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  • New Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed Trailer

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    • Published: 07-12-2022, 02:34 PM
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    New Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed Trailer

    Get a look at the alien arsenal at your disposal.

    A new trailer is out today for Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed that offers you a look at the advanced alien weaponry that you will get to play around with. You have yourself the Burrow Beast, Dislocator, and everyone's favorite, the Anal Probe. These are just some of the weapons you will get to use.

    Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed is set for released on August 30, 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The standard...
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  • Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Releasing July 17

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    • Published: 07-11-2022, 03:55 PM
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    Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Releasing July 17

    The mod has been in development for over seven years by more than 80 people.

    The long-awaited Reality Mod for Battlefield 3 will finally be released. On July 17 the v0.1 release of the mod will bring some significant changes to the core Battlefield 3 gameplay.

    The mod, which pulls inspiration from the popular Battlefield 2 Project Reality mod will add in new content like a day-night cycle, changes to how health works, a revamped medic system, and will include other changes...
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  • Developer on The Last of Us Part 1 Remake Says It's Not a Cash Grab

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    • Published: 07-11-2022, 03:10 PM
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    Developer on The Last of Us Part 1 Remake Says It's Not a Cash Grab

    An animator on the project shuts down the notion that the remake is just to earn a quick buck.

    Robert Morrison, an animator that worked on The Last of Us Part 1 remake isn't taking too kindly to the idea that Naughty Dog's upcoming remake is "just a cash grab." Morrison says that the remake has had "the highest level of care and attention to detail" included in it.

    Morrison previously worked on games like 2018's God of War, Resident Evil 7, and Injustice...
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  • GoldenEye 007 Remake Reportedly Held Up by Ukraine War

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    • Published: 07-11-2022, 01:32 PM
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    GoldenEye 007 Remake Reportedly Held Up by Ukraine War

    The rumored remake is apparently done and ready to be released.

    The rumored remake of GoldenEye 007 is apparently finished. It's ready to be announced and released, but there's just one thing holding that up: The war in Ukraine.

    Both Jeff Grubb and Eurogamer say that the remake of the classic Nintendo 64 FPS is "still in limbo because of the war." Both of these sources seem to line up with earlier reports saying that the GoldenEye 007 remake has been ready to...
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  • You Have Until September 1 to Play Assassin's Creed Liberation on Steam (Update)

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-11-2022, 12:40 PM
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    You Have Until September 1 to Play Assassin's Creed Liberation on Steam (Update)

    Ubisoft is removing access to a full, single-player game even if you own it.

    Update as of July 11, 2022 at 1:36PM (ET): Ubisoft has clarified that "current owners of [decommissioned games] will still be able to access, play, or redownload them." This includes Assassin's Creed Liberation HD.

    Ubisoft says that only the DLC and online features will be affected. The company is working to "update this information across all storefronts." Ubisoft did not...
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  • Kojima Productions Threatens Legal Action Against Outlets Claiming Hideo Kojima is Linked to Shinzo Abe Assassination

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-09-2022, 03:39 PM
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    Kojima Productions Threatens Legal Action Against Outlets Claiming Hideo Kojima is Linked to Shinzo Abe Assassination

    A racist joke could land some outlets in legal trouble.

    On Friday morning, former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated while giving a campaign speech for upcoming elections. Abe was shot twice in the back from an individual that created a homemade gun. The assassin, Tetsuya Yamagami, was arrested at the scene.

    Following the assassination, trolls on 4chan's /pol/ created a racist joke that said developer Hideo Kojima was the assassin that murdered Shinzo...
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  • NBA 2K23 on PC is Still Previous-Gen Version

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    • Published: 07-08-2022, 06:14 PM
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    NBA 2K23 on PC is Still Previous-Gen Version

    Player pleas have gone ignored by another company.

    Yet again, the annual release of NBA 2K23 on PC will be based on the previous-gen version. For years, fans have been asking for 2K Games to include enhancements from the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S releases in the PC release. Those requests have continued to be ignored.

    Details about the PC version of NBA 2K23 were shared in an FAQ section on 2K Games' website. It notes flatly that both the PC and Nintendo Switch versions...
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  • Black Mesa is Getting a Demake on the Half-Life Engine

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    • Published: 07-08-2022, 05:11 PM
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    Black Mesa is Getting a Demake on the Half-Life Engine

    So, a fan remake on a new engine for a game released on an old engine is getting demade back on the old engine?

    You ever see a news story that just makes you scratch your head? This is one of them.

    It took almost 15 years from a mod team to create and fully release Black Mesa, a Source engine remake of Valve's original Half-Life. A bit more than a simple remake, Black Mesa took a few liberties with some aspects of their creation, opting to expand the game a bit beyond...
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  • First Look at RoboCop: Rogue City Gameplay

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    • Published: 07-08-2022, 03:52 PM
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    First Look at RoboCop: Rogue City Gameplay

    Plus, our first look at the return of Peter Weller as Alex Murphy.

    The first gameplay reveal for the upcoming first-person shooter, RoboCop: Rogue City, was shown off just yesterday. This new video features some gameplay along with our first look at RoboCop himself, Alex Murphy. Murphy will once again be played by the original actor Peter Weller.

    The new gameplay footage shows off a very dystopian Detroit. Feel free to make whatever jokes you want about it being modern...
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  • Red Dead Online Updates are as Good as Dead as Rockstar Shifts to GTA 6

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-07-2022, 07:08 PM
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    Red Dead Online Updates are as Good as Dead as Rockstar Shifts to GTA 6

    Rockstar abandons plans for major content releases for Red Dead Online.

    Rockstar Games confirmed that they will not be working on or releasing any major content updates for Red Dead Online. The company will instead be shifting their focus and resources into the development of Grand Theft Auto 6. GTA Online, on the other hand, will continue to get more updates and other quality of life improvements.

    Rockstar made this disappointing announcement by way of a new blog post...
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  • Skull and Bones Release Set for November 8

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    • Published: 07-07-2022, 06:30 PM
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    Skull and Bones Release Set for November 8

    It's finally got a release date.

    Barring even more delays, Skull and Bones now has a set release date, and that date is November 8, 2022. Ubisoft announced the date earlier today and noted that this high-seas pirate action game will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, Amazon Luna, and PC through the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store.

    Taking place in the 17th century in the Indian Ocean, players will get to experience the "Golden Age of Piracy." You know, the...
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  • Devin Booker and Michael Jordan are the NBA 2K23 Cover Athletes

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-07-2022, 05:37 PM
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    Devin Booker and Michael Jordan are the NBA 2K23 Cover Athletes

    A different face depending on which version you buy.

    Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns will be the cover athlete for both the Standard Edition and cross-gen Digital Deluxe Edition of NBA 2K23. Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA Champion and five-time MVP, will appear on the covers of both NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and NBA 2K23 Championship Edition.

    Booker is a three-time NBA All-Star and was the Kia All-NBA First Team selection in 2021-22. Sharing some words about...
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  • GWENT: Rogue Mage Expansion Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-07-2022, 04:17 PM
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    GWENT: Rogue Mage Expansion Now Available

    Play the hand you're dealt.

    GWENT: Rogue Mage is a new single-player and standalone expansion that is now available. This is the first expansion for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and it can be yours on PC through GOG or Steam, macOS devices with at least an M1 chip, and on both iOS and Android mobile devices.

    The game takes place hundreds of years before Geralt and the other witchers were out and about roaming the Continent. This was a time where a lot of monsters were...
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  • SGDQ Speedrunner Admits to Faking Metal Gear Rising World Record Run

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    • Published: 07-07-2022, 03:11 PM
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    SGDQ Speedrunner Admits to Faking Metal Gear Rising World Record Run

    It was all smoke and mirrors... and pre-recorded.

    Summer Games Done Quick 2022 has come and gone. This year's event pulled in over $3 million (USD) for charity and was full of ridiculous runs, various incentives, and a few cases of "that's never happened before." One run in particular, the one for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, seemed to pull in a lot of hype.

    Metal Gear Rising also happened to be one of the games that had an incentive. If enough money was donated,...
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  • HexGaming Announces New eSports Focused Hex Rival Pro PlayStation 5 Controllers

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    • Published: 07-07-2022, 02:04 PM
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    HexGaming Announces New eSports Focused Hex Rival Pro PlayStation 5 Controllers

    A new custom controller just hit the market.

    HexGaming passed along word today that they are releasing new, custom eSports focused PlayStation 5 controllers. Their latest is the Hex Rival Pro and it can be yours from either HexGaming or Amazon for the princely sum of $199.99 (USD). Don't worry, there is a more expensive option available that adds in rubberized grips and something called "FlashShot" for just $289.99.

    According to HexGaming, the Hex Rival Pro is...
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