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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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  • Hideo Kojima is Making an Xbox Exclusive Game

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-15-2022, 03:52 PM
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    Hideo Kojima is Making an Xbox Exclusive Game

    The announcement confirms months of rumors.

    For quite some time now, it has been said that one of the handful of projects that Kojima Productions has been working on is an exclusive game for Xbox. During the recent Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, that rumor was confirmed when Hideo Kojima made a brief appearance and shared that yes, his studio is working on an Xbox exclusive title with Xbox Game Studios.

    There wasn't too much else shared about this game at all. All...
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  • Forza Motorsport Reveal Footage Captured on PC, Not Xbox

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-15-2022, 03:24 PM
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    Forza Motorsport Reveal Footage Captured on PC, Not Xbox

    Not that it matters. The game is going to look great everywhere.

    At the recent Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios announced a new Forza Motorsport game that is set to arrive spring 2023. It's a follow-up to 2017's Forza Motorsport 7 but seems to just be called Forza Motorsport without a number.

    The reveal of this game looked damn impressive, without a doubt. The initial reveal kind of made people think that it was all captured on an Xbox...
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  • Redfall Campaign Progress is Limited Only to Host in Co-op

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-15-2022, 01:33 PM
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    Redfall Campaign Progress is Limited Only to Host in Co-op

    Why? Why is this still a thing for co-op focused games in 2022?

    Redfall is an upcoming vampire slaying game that is still in development at Arkane Austin. In the few times that it has been shown off, an emphasis has been placed on the cooperative experience. It was initially shown off with a trailer that was very much like, "this is a co-op game through and through!"

    Just this past week, we were finally shown some gameplay of Redfall that, you guessed it, emphasized...
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  • Fallout 76 Returns to Pittsburgh in Next Major Content Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-14-2022, 06:44 PM
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    Fallout 76 Returns to Pittsburgh in Next Major Content Update

    I can personally vouch that the depiction of Pittsburgh in this game is exactly like the real city.

    The Pitt was one of the expansions released for Fallout 3 back in 2009. It took players to the ruins of a little city called Pittsburgh located in the state of Pennsylvania. The developers at Bethesda must enjoy Pittsburgh a whole heck of a lot because we're going back there in Fallout 76.

    This September, Fallout 76 will let players venture beyond the borders of Appalachia...
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  • Redfall Gameplay is Full of Vampires

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-14-2022, 06:14 PM
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    Redfall Gameplay is Full of Vampires

    Redfall is the open-world vampire hunting co-op title from Arkane.

    Arkane Austin showed up to the recent Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase in a big way this past weekend. The studio shared the first look at gameplay for Redfall, the studio's open-world, co-op FPS where you team up to hunt down powerful vampires.

    While Redfall is often compared to games like Left 4 Dead, Arkane wants us to know that their game is very much not like Left 4 Dead. In an interview with Ga...
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  • Todd Howard Dishes Details on Starfield, Also Announces Fallout 5

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-14-2022, 05:35 PM
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    Todd Howard Dishes Details on Starfield, Also Announces Fallout 5

    Howard shares a ton of fresh information about Bethesda's upcoming titles.

    IGN just shared some of the most important bits from a lengthy interview with Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard in which they talk about everything from Starfield to Fallout 5. I guess that means Fallout 5 is officially announced now? Seems that way.

    Howard says that "Elder Scrolls 6 is in pre-production and, you know, we're going to be doing Fallout 5 after that, so our slate's pretty full...
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  • GSC Game World Shows Game Development in the Midst of War

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-14-2022, 03:57 PM
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    GSC Game World Shows Game Development in the Midst of War

    We wish nothing but the best for the team and their families.

    GSC Game World, the Kyiv, Ukraine based development studio working on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl just shared a new developer diary video that may be a bit hard for some to watch. This video shows the working conditions for some of the team that were unable to relocate out of Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.

    The video shows how some of the team at GSC Game World are working on development...
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  • Fallout 76 'Test Your Metal' Update Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-14-2022, 03:27 PM
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    Fallout 76 'Test Your Metal' Update Out Now

    The update adds three new public events to enjoy.

    The new and free Test Your Metal update for Fallout 76 is now available for players on all available platforms. This update adds in three new Public Events that players are free to participate in throughout the lands.

    The three events are Test Your Metal, Eviction Notice, and Moonshine Jamboree. Also available today is Season 9 and the introduction of the Heart of Steel: A Dread Island Tale Scoreboard. Players can earn...
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  • Killing Floor 2: Tidal Terror Free Update Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-14-2022, 02:21 PM
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    Killing Floor 2: Tidal Terror Free Update Out Now

    What if Killing Floor, but make it BioShock?

    A new and free update for Killing Floor 2 is rolling out today that adds in a bunch of new content. Tripwire Interactive just released the free Summer 2022 update, Killing Floor 2: Tidal Terror that takes the horrors and action to the high seas. This Tidal Terror update is apparently a limited time event that runs from June 14 through July 12.

    This update includes a new map called "Rig" along with new weapons, new...
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  • How Online Casinos can Help you Become a Better Gamer

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 06-14-2022, 12:21 PM
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    How Online Casinos can Help you Become a Better Gamer

    Online casinos are found in every country in the world. The legalization of online casino gambling in many US states has opened the industry to millions of potential new players.

    One sector that often goes hand-in-hand with online casinos is the gaming industry. With so many similarities between online casino games and ordinary video games, it’s no surprise that there’s a significant crossover.

    So, how can online casinos help you improve your gaming prowess?...
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  • Capcom Showcase Recap: Resident Evil 8 DLC, Dinosaurs, and No Dragon's Dogma 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2022, 07:00 PM
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    Capcom Showcase Recap: Resident Evil 8 DLC, Dinosaurs, and No Dragon's Dogma 2

    Capcom showed off a lot of Resident Evil stuff tonight.

    The latest Capcom Showcase has now come and gone. This evening's show ran for about 35 minutes and included some fresh looks at the Resident Evil 4 remake, Exoprimal, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and more. We got our first actual reveal of the long-awaited DLC coming to Resident Evil Village today along with word that the enhanced releases of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard are available right...
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  • Design and Share Your Own Hot Wheels Tracks in Forza Horizon 5

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2022, 06:14 PM
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    Design and Share Your Own Hot Wheels Tracks in Forza Horizon 5

    This first expansion arrives in July.

    The Forza franchise and Hot Wheels have a rather long history of working together. Forza Horizon 3 had its own Hot Wheels themed expansion. A number of Hot Wheels cars appeared in Forza Horizon 4. Now, Forza Horizon 5 and Hot Wheels will once again team up with another new Hot Wheels themed expansion.

    Players will get to race along some of the "fastest, most extreme tracks ever devised." In addition, players will be able...
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  • Everything Shown During the PC Gaming Show

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2022, 05:43 PM
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    Everything Shown During the PC Gaming Show

    PR did all the work for me.

    This past Sunday, that would be June 12th, the 8th annual PC Gaming Show showed off a bunch of new games and some new trailers for previously announced titles. There was a bunch shown off during the show, as you would probably expect.

    Instead of personally compiling everything that was announced and shown off, the lovely PR company that sent me an email today did all the work for me! They have compiled a couple of lists for you to check out...
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  • A Plague Tale: Requiem Double Trailer Feature

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2022, 04:46 PM
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    A Plague Tale: Requiem Double Trailer Feature

    New trailers from Xbox Showcase and Tribeca Festival.

    Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment revealed two new videos from their upcoming game A Plague Tale: Requiem. This is a direct sequel to the well received A Plague Tale: Innocence.

    The action-adventure title had a couple of showings over the weekend. First was a showing at the Tribeca Festival with the developers talking about the game alongside some new footage of the game in action.

    Second was a new trailer...
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  • Chivalry 2 was Released on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2022, 03:40 PM
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    Chivalry 2 was Released on Steam

    The timed Epic exclusive gallops its way onto Steam.

    Torn Banner Studios and Tripwire Presents released Chivalry 2 this past Sunday on Steam. This new release on the Steam platform comes with a 40% discount and it was also released alongside the new (and free) Tenosian Invasion update. That 40% discount means that Chivalry 2 on Steam is just under $25 (USD) until July 7.

    Before we get into news about that new content update, it's worth mentioning here that transfers from...
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