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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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  • Highguard Studio Hit with Mass Layoffs, "Most of the Team" is Gone

    Highguard Studio Hit with Mass Layoffs, "Most of the Team" is Gone

    According to one of those laid off today, "most of the team at Wildlight" is gone.

    Highguard came out just about three weeks ago now, but layoffs have already hit the team at Wildlight Entertainment and they have hit them hard. According to a LinkedIn post from now-former Highguard level designer Alex Graner, "most of the team" for Highguard has been laid off.

    Wildlight Entertainment was already a small development studio, comprised of roughly 100...
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  • Warlock Class Announced for Diablo 2, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4

    Warlock Class Announced for Diablo 2, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4

    A massive update for Diablo 2 was also just released.

    As part of the Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight, Blizzard shared big announcements today for Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4. The most surprising reveal came with Reign of the Warlock, a major new content release for Diablo 2: Resurrected. The Warlock is the first new playable class added to Diablo 2 in over 25 years.

    Of course, the Warlock class was also announced today for Diablo Immortal,...
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  • Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Official Gameplay Trailer

    Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Official Gameplay Trailer

    One last look before launch.

    Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 is ready for its February 18 release on Steam and Epic. Ahead of that launch comes one last official gameplay trailer for the latest in this ongoing horror series. ...
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  • Lords of the Fallen 2 Combat Trailer

    Lords of the Fallen 2 Combat Trailer

    You mean to tell me that there's combat in this action-RPG?

    CI Games just shared a combat focused trailer for Lords of The Fallen 2, the studio's upcoming action-RPG sequel. This new video is the latest in their ongoing developer behind the scenes series, Lifting the Veil.

    The latest video shares new gameplay footage from an alpha build of the game. The focus is on new combat mechanics, enemies, weapons, and spells. In case you were totally unaware, there is quite a...
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  • From Bonus Chasing to Habit Design in iGaming

    From Bonus Chasing to Habit Design in iGaming

    It appears that many discussions pertaining to IGaming growth continue to revolve around more or less the same topic of bonuses, acquisition spikes, affiliate schemes, and promotional activity, and it works, at least for a while.Then the market tightens, players get pickier, and the cost of attention climbs. At that point, the question changes. Instead of “How do we get more clicks?” it becomes “How do we build something people actually return to without needing a constant discount?” T...
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  • New Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Trailer Depicts a Unique Love Story

    New Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Trailer Depicts a Unique Love Story

    Is Hellraiser secretly a softy?

    A new love story trailer for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival was shared today by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games. This new trailer depicts "a twisted affair of brutal survival horror and action" and notes that the game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam later this year.

    According to the press release, you will "witness a horrific tryst entangling sex, gore, and sadism in ways that quiver the...
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  • HappyCamperTV and BF Dale Featured in Latest Battlefield 6 Portal Spotlight

    HappyCamperTV and BF Dale Featured in Latest Battlefield 6 Portal Spotlight

    A big moment for 21CW.

    Total Gaming Network co-owner and one of the leads of 21CW, Tim Cooper, passed along word that the latest community spotlight in Battlefield 6 shines a light on Operations created by HappyCamperTV and BF Dale. This is notable because BF Dale has a big role within 21CW's map and the creation of structured operations.

    According to Cooper, the Battlefield 6 Operations by HappyCamper TV and BF Dale within Battlefield 6's Portal, is an important milestone...
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  • Big Changes Coming in Battlefield 6 Season 2

    Big Changes Coming in Battlefield 6 Season 2

    Plus the full Season 2 intro cinematic.

    As part of their latest series of Community Update news articles, the Battlefield 6 team shared a look ahead to some of the "significant updates" coming when Season 2 launches on February 17.

    When Battlefield 6 Season 2 releases, it will add a new map named Contaminated. This map will have "multiple pathways and flanking opportunities." There will also be a limited time mode that will expand the narrative of...
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  • Supermassive's Directive 8020 Release Set for May

    Supermassive's Directive 8020 Release Set for May

    There's also a pre-order trailer.

    Supermassive Games announces a May 12, 2026 release date for Directive 8020. This is Supermassive's upcoming sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure that is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

    In addition to a digital release on all platforms, a physical release will also be available for the console releases. All pre-orders will get a free bump to the game's Deluxe Edition. Obviously the Deluxe Edition gives access...
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  • New GreedFall: The Dying World Trailer Shows off Companions and Romance

    New GreedFall: The Dying World Trailer Shows off Companions and Romance

    Can love really bloom on the battlefield?

    Nacon and Spiders shared a new video today for their upcoming narrative-driven RPG GreedFall: The Dying World. This new video shares a look at the compnions that will accompany you on your adventures. In addition, we get a little look at some of the romance options present throughout the game.

    GreedFall: The Dying World is currently available in Early Access on Steam, but it will get a full release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and...
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  • Nvidia Announces Resident Evil Requiem RTX 50 Series Bundle

    Nvidia Announces Resident Evil Requiem RTX 50 Series Bundle

    Buy a game at a really high price and get a GPU for free! Or vice-versa.

    A little bit of Nvidia news again for you all. This time it's not about shortages or a push of new GPUs until 2027, but rather word about a new GPU bundle and some fresh games with RTX technologies.

    First up, Nvidia announces a new Resident Evil Requiem GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle. This bundle, available now, will give you a Steam copy of Resident Evil Requiem when you purchase qualifying GeForce...
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  • Former EA Exec is Now the CEO of Remedy Entertainment

    Former EA Exec is Now the CEO of Remedy Entertainment

    The new guy brings over 20 years of experience to the table.

    In October 2025, Remedy Entertainment announced that the then-CEO, Tero Virtala, was stepping down from the position after nearly a decade at the company. In his place, Remedy co-founder Markus Mäki stepped in as an interim CEO until a permanent replacement was found. Well, a permanent replacement has now been found.

    Starting March 1, 2026, Jean-Charles Gaudechon will take over as Remedy's new CEO. Gaudechon...
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  • PlayStation State of Play Scheduled for February 12th

    PlayStation State of Play Scheduled for February 12th

    One more hour of reveals and news for PlayStation.

    Sony announced that they will host a big PlayStation State of Play stream this week. There will be over an hour of new news and reveals, including some from some titles from PlayStation Studios.

    The State of Play will air on February 12, 2026 at 2 PM PT (5 PM ET) through both YouTube and Twitch. In addition to learning more about some of the first-party offerings, this State of Play will also include a look at some major...
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  • More God of War TV Show Cast Reveals - Atreus and Others

    More God of War TV Show Cast Reveals - Atreus and Others

    The announcement is anything but low-key.

    Another casing confirmation was just made today for the upcoming God of War television show. Amazon and Sony announced that Callum Vinson will portray Atreus, the son of Kratos and Faye, in the upcoming Prime Video television series.

    Vinson will join up with Ryan Hurst's Kratos in the Norse mythology focused series whenever it is that this series ends up getting released. Vinson is already no stranger to acting. He recently just...
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  • Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Celebrates the Lunar New Year with a Big Discount

    Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Celebrates the Lunar New Year with a Big Discount

    Save 30% on all platforms.

    Beginning on February 10th, you will be able to pick up the action-RPG, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, at a pretty sizable 30% discount across all major platforms. This limited time sale is being done as part of a Lunar New Year celebration.

    The exact range of dates for discounts will vary by platform. You'll have to hit up the storefronts on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic to get the exact timing on when this sale will end. Despite the sale...
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    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...
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