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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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  • High on Life Sold Best on PS5, Worst on Xbox Despite Timed Exclusivity

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-19-2026, 01:53 PM
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    High on Life Sold Best on PS5, Worst on Xbox Despite Timed Exclusivity

    And PC was nestled nicely in the middle.

    A simultaneous launch of High on Life 2 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC is all because of how well the first game sold on each platform. According to Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley, the decision to have a simultaneous launch this go around was due to Sony's platform being the "lead platform" for the first game.

    High on Life was a seven month timed-exclusive on Xbox. The game was also available day one on...
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  • Battlefield 6 Apparel and In-Game Skins Announced by 5.11

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    • Published: 02-18-2026, 05:48 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Apparel and In-Game Skins Announced by 5.11

    The partnership will include both real apparel and in-game skins.

    Electronic Arts is partnering with a company called 5.11 to release some limited-edition co-branded Battlefield 6 apparel. 5.11 is said to be a "global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear." This partnership will see the release of some real world apparel items as well as some exclusive 5.11 in-game character skins.

    A "co-branded capsule collection" was made available...
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  • Steam Horse Fest Announced

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    • Published: 02-18-2026, 04:04 PM
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    Steam Horse Fest Announced

    I dunno, maybe listen to Old Town Road to get in the mood or something.

    A new Steam Fest begins on February 19. This one? It's all about horses.

    The Steam Horse Fest gallops to the starting line on February 19 at 10 AM PT. This Fest will be all about games involving horses and all "horse-adjacent games." The Steam Horse Fest will run until February 23 at 10 AM PT. This means there will five days of sales on games with horses, with donkeys, with unicorns, and...
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  • Steam Deck Out of Stock Due to Global Memory Shortage

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    • Published: 02-17-2026, 06:26 PM
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    Steam Deck Out of Stock Due to Global Memory Shortage

    Because we all needed another reason to tell these AI slop-pushing tech bros to go fuck themselves.

    Another consumer focused electronic device is feeling the squeeze this week due to the ever worsening memory shortage. Valve has confirmed that the Steam Deck "may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages." This announcement from Valve comes directly from the Steam Deck store page.

    Both yesterday and continuing on into...
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  • QuakeCon BYOC 2026 Details

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    • Published: 02-17-2026, 05:58 PM
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    QuakeCon BYOC 2026 Details

    QuakeCon returns this August.

    The 30th anniversary of the bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) gathering is a big highlight for QuakeCon 2026. This year's QuakeCon will take place from Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

    There will be several waves of ticket sales happening between now and mid-April. The first wave is live right now, which is where you can enter for a chance to purchase one of the...
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  • Battlefield 6 Season 2 Launch and Game Update 1.2.1.0

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-17-2026, 04:43 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Season 2 Launch and Game Update 1.2.1.0

    New map, new limited-time mode, and much more.

    Season 2 of Battlefield 6 is live for the game's multiplayer and REDSEC battle royale modes. There is a lot to cover for Season 2, so let's get you some of the highlights right now. Season 2 will be broken up into three distinct phases: Extreme Measures, Nightfall, and Hunter/Prey. The first phase, out right now, is Extreme Measures. This release includes VL-7 psychoactive smoke, which can distort the battlefield with its non-lethal ...
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  • Styx: Blades of Greed Available Now for Quartz Edition Owners

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    • Published: 02-17-2026, 02:04 PM
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    Styx: Blades of Greed Available Now for Quartz Edition Owners

    Pay more to play right now.

    If you're an owner of the Quartz Edition of Styx: Blades of Greed, you can download and play the game right now. Those who just pre-purchased the basic edition of the game will have to wait until February 19 to play.

    Cyanide Studio and Nacon announced today that the latest installment of the stealth focused series is out now for some players. Today's release of the Quartz Edition of the game should be live for those on PlayStation 5, Xbox...
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  • Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Servers Are Shutting Down in April

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    • Published: 02-17-2026, 11:40 AM
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    Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Servers Are Shutting Down in April

    The shut down comes a year after the game was delisted.

    On April 17, 2026, the online servers for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be shut down. This server shutdown is coming roughly a year after the game was pulled from iOS and Android storefronts for "not meet(ing) expectations."

    The announcement of the server shut down came from an Activision support page update for the mobile title. In the article, Activision says that they "are deeply grateful to...
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  • Console Release of ICARUS Delayed by One Month

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    • Published: 02-16-2026, 04:48 PM
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    Console Release of ICARUS Delayed by One Month

    A statement was shared by the devs.

    GRIP Studios announced a bit of a delay for Icarus: Console Edition. Originally, the game was set to be released on February 26. Now, Icarus will instead be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 26.

    The studio says that they needed more time "to further refine the game's experience on consoles, rather than launch it with these known issues." The full statement shared with the community can be read below....
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  • Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Launch Trailer

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    • Published: 02-16-2026, 03:59 PM
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    Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Launch Trailer

    One last look before release.

    Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is set for release on February 18, but you're being given one last look at the game before then. This launch trailer gives a final look at this survival-strategy title that puts you in command of the U.S.S. Voyager and its crew as it travels throughout the Delta Quadrant.

    Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is developed by gameXcite and is being published by Daedalic Entertainment. The full release...
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  • High on Life 2 Review: A Chaotic Joyride Through the Cosmos

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-15-2026, 10:25 PM
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    High on Life 2 Review: A Chaotic Joyride Through the Cosmos

    Part Sunset Overdrive, part cancelled Prey 2, part Doom...

    When the original High on Life launched, it landed with the subtle grace of a screeching asteroid. It was loud, colorful, and relentlessly talkative. It was a polarizing release that you either loved for its chaotic energy or hated for its refusal to ever be quiet. I fell firmly into the former camp. I loved the talking guns, the vibrant alien worlds, and the absolute absurdity of it all. Naturally, I went into the seque...
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  • Metal Gear Solid 4 Finally Frees Itself from the PlayStation 3 Jail

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-15-2026, 03:20 PM
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    Metal Gear Solid 4 Finally Frees Itself from the PlayStation 3 Jail

    An announcement that few thought was possible.

    At long, long last, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will no longer be confined to the PlayStation 3. With last week's announcement of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Konami will finally get Metal Gear Solid 4 into the hands of a much larger audience.

    Of course, Metal Gear Solid 4 won't be the only title contained within the "collection." It will be paired with one of my favorite Metal Gear...
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  • Run Your Own Criminal Organization in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

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    • Published: 02-15-2026, 01:48 PM
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    Run Your Own Criminal Organization in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

    You're the boss, baby.

    A publishing partner for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire was announced this weekend. Tripwire Presents will be the publisher for this BEF Games developed title that places you in the shoes of a wannabe crime boss.

    In The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, you will try to build up a criminal empire by eliminating rival crews in Night City (not that one, a different one). The game is open-world and the gameplay is a blend of action with some simulation...
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  • Darwin's Paradox Release Date Set for April 2

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    • Published: 02-14-2026, 05:26 PM
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    Darwin's Paradox Release Date Set for April 2

    A real decoy octopus.

    Konami shared that their story-driven, adventure platformer known as Darwin's Paradox! will release on April 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic. The game is being worked on in partnership with ZDT Studio, a small studio of independent developers.

    In Darwin's Paradox! you play as Darwin, a "cunning cephalopod naturally equipped with camouflage, suction-covered arms for scaling, and an ink shooter to distract dangerous...
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  • First Silent Hill Townfall: Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-13-2026, 05:47 PM
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    First Silent Hill Townfall: Trailer

    Welcome to S...t. Amelia island in S...cotland.

    Konami, along with developer Screen Burn and Annapurna Interactive, revealed the first trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall. This is a full-length, self-contained psychological horror game set in Scotland. Well, it's foggy like Silent Hill. I suppose that's where the connection is. Silent Hill f was also pretty foggy and that one was in Japan.

    Silent Hill: Townfall had a teaser back in 2022 at the same time the Silent Hill...
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