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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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  • Styx: Blades of Greed Story Recap Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2026, 05:26 PM
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    Styx: Blades of Greed Story Recap Trailer

    Get a recap of the previous two games.

    If you need a little recap of the stories from the first two games before Styx: Blades of Greed is released on February 19th, then keep on reading. Nacon and Cyanide Studio released a new narrative trailer that will fill in the blanks ahead of the new game's release.

    Styx: Blades of Greed kicks off pretty shortly after the events of the second game. Styx has just destroyed the Amber factory of High Priestess Lyssril and departs...
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  • Become a Docking Pro when Docked Launches this March

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2026, 04:43 PM
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    Become a Docking Pro when Docked Launches this March

    Yeah, I knew exactly what I was doing with that headline.

    A new sim game is on the horizon. Get ready to tackle Docked, a realistic port simulation game. Docked is expected to launch on March 5, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic. Pre-purchase options are now live.

    There will be a Standard and a Deluxe Edition of Docked. Pre-orders of either version will get the Premium Reach Stacker vehicle, which is "a sleek, modern upgrade that features...
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  • Build a Rocket Boy Touts 'New Era' for MindsEye Following Latest Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2026, 04:10 PM
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    Build a Rocket Boy Touts 'New Era' for MindsEye Following Latest Update

    Polishing a turd.

    A new update for MindsEye was released today from developer Build a Rocket Boy (or what's left of them). The studio says that they have taken player and media feedback and has released an update that they hope will start to address many of those concerns.

    The big comeback apparently begins today with the release of a new update that Build a Rocket Boy claims is the "most significant post-launch update yet." This update allegedly achieves "the...
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  • The Outer Worlds 2 Sold Below Expectations, Sequel Plans Squashed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2026, 12:42 AM
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    The Outer Worlds 2 Sold Below Expectations, Sequel Plans Squashed

    Well, this is extremely disappointing to hear.

    The Outer Worlds 2 did not seem to sell as well as either Obsidian or Xbox had hoped it would. The confirmation of the game failing to sell to expectations was confirmed in a Bloomberg interview with Obsidian. In fact, of the three titles Obsidian somehow managed to launch throughout 2025, sales of only one of them met internal expectations.

    In 2025, Obsidian Entertainment released the fantasy-RPG Avowed, survival game Grounded...
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  • Guild Wars 2 Update Introduces Guardian's Glade Raid and Wardrobe Feature

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-03-2026, 06:48 PM
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    Guild Wars 2 Update Introduces Guardian's Glade Raid and Wardrobe Feature

    The update makes it easier to look absolutely fabulous for all occasions.

    A new update for Guild Wars 2 is out today that adds in a bunch of new content and features for those enjoying the Visions of Eternity expansion. Some of the biggest new additions in this update include the new raid, Guardian's Glade, a Quickplay mode for raid encounters, a raid system revamp, new Fashion Templates, and a refresh of the seasonal Wizard's Vault.

    For the fashionistas out there, ArenaNet...
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  • Dia Revealed as New Character Coming to The First Descendant

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-03-2026, 04:28 PM
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    Dia Revealed as New Character Coming to The First Descendant

    Additional Season 3 Episode 3 details were also revealed.

    Nexon and the dev team behind The First Descendant shared details on what is in store for players with the upcoming release of Season 3 Episode 3. When the update releases on February 5th, the new Episode will add in a new Descendant to play as, a bunch of additional content, and also some balance adjustments.

    The new Descendant is named Dia and her abilities seem to be focused mainly on utilizing ice to her advantage....
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  • Steam Typing Fest Starts on Thursday

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-03-2026, 03:53 PM
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    Steam Typing Fest Starts on Thursday

    I sense Mavis Beacon had a hand in this one.

    Valve just announced another upcoming Steam Fest. This one is for the typists out there. Those who write a lot and just cannot get enough of it so they keep on writing on and on until they write a way-to-long sentence that nobody in their right mind would ever actually type out.

    The Steam Typing Fest will begin on February 5th at 10 AM PT. Running until February 9th at 10 AM PT, Steam users will be able to get discounts, demos,...
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  • LevelPlay Releases New AIO CPU Cooling Options - Combat Liquid HUD and Combat Liquid SE

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    • Published: 02-03-2026, 12:44 PM
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    LevelPlay Releases New AIO CPU Cooling Options - Combat Liquid HUD and Combat Liquid SE

    You can see the stats right on the little screen.

    Levelplay just launched a couple of new all-in-one (AIO) CPU coolers: Combat Liquid 360 HUD and Combat Liquid SE. The 360 HUD in particular is said to be "designed for gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand immediate access to live CPU data."

    This desire for "immediate access" to that data is granted thanks to an integrated digital display on the Combat Liquid 360 HUD's cap that is placed over the CPU....
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  • How Are Online Casinos Catering to the Growing Need for Community?

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 02-03-2026, 12:11 AM

    How Are Online Casinos Catering to the Growing Need for Community?

    If you’re into digital games, especially video, you know how important the sense of community is. Imagine unlocking new levels or rare items in a game, but having no one to tell or no chat window to celebrate in. Progress can suddenly feel oddly empty simply because achievements are meant to be shared, not kept to yourself. And for a good time now, this has been one of the main challenges of the online casino industry.

    Well, when online platforms emerged in this industry, they ...
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  • New Live-Action Resident Evil Requiem Trailer is a Mix of Sadness and Horror

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-02-2026, 06:29 PM
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    New Live-Action Resident Evil Requiem Trailer is a Mix of Sadness and Horror

    Probably the best live-action anything ever made for Resident Evil.

    A new promotional trailer for Resident Evil Requiem came out today. Unlike traditional pre-release trailers for games, this one isn't some pre-rendered trailer. There's no "in-engine" stuff here. And there is certainly not a single bit of gameplay seen here.

    No, this is a live-action trailer that attempts to set a certain tone for the upcoming Capcom developed action-horror game. This trailer...
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  • The Notepad++ Update Server was Compromised for Months

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-02-2026, 04:21 PM
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    The Notepad++ Update Server was Compromised for Months

    Manually update to the latest version to avoid issues.

    For almost half of 2025, an update server for Notepad++ was compromised by Chinese state-sponsored threat actors. According to an official statement from the Notepad++ team, the attackers were able to intercept and redirect update requests from users. The redirect would point them instead to malicious servers.

    According to the app's developer, Don Ho, and "multiple independent security researchers," the...
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  • Asthenia Invites Players Into a World Ruled by Decay

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-02-2026, 03:18 PM
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    Asthenia Invites Players Into a World Ruled by Decay

    A demo is available now, but the full game won't be out for a while.

    There is an upcoming dark fantasy adventure game that won't be out until 2027 but that does have a demo available right now. The game is Asthenia and it's ready to transport players to a decaying otherworld that has been plagued by a mysterious disease.

    Ancient entities rule these plagued lands. The world itself is "shaped by loss" and is "slowly collapsing under the weight of an endless...
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  • Starsand Island Invites You to Get Away From It All on February 11th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-02-2026, 01:28 PM
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    Starsand Island Invites You to Get Away From It All on February 11th

    Leave the big city life behind you.

    Looking to get away from all that "hustle and bustle of big city life" and just chill on an island where you grew up? Starsand Island, coming February 11th to Steam Early Access and Xbox Preview, will let you do just that.

    In Starsand Island, players will return to their childhood home and embark on "a journey f personal healing." You'll get to master various outdoorsy skills such as farming and fishing, all while...
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  • Ashes of Creation MMO Leadership Quits 'in Protest', Mass Layoffs at Intrepid Followed Shortly After

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-01-2026, 05:51 PM
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    Ashes of Creation MMO Leadership Quits 'in Protest', Mass Layoffs at Intrepid Followed Shortly After

    The MMORPG released into Early Access just this past December.

    Ashes of Creation seems to be no more. The ambitious MMORPG seems to be done for just a month after being released into Steam Early Access, and after roughly a decade of development and closed playtests.

    A mere day after a new "Director's Letter" to players was released, the game and the development studio behind it, Intrepid Studios, were basically no more. The director and creator of Ashes of...
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  • Head of Windows Really Wants to Make Windows 11 Suck Less in 2026

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-30-2026, 06:53 PM
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    Head of Windows Really Wants to Make Windows 11 Suck Less in 2026

    At long last, 2026 is the year of Linux Windows!

    Hey, how's it going. How's Windows 11 been treating you? Yeah? That bad, eh? Yeah. I hear you. So apparently does Microsoft because according to president of Windows and devices, Pavan Davuluri, 2026 is the year in which Microsoft makes Windows 11 suck a little less.

    Speaking with The Verge, Davuluri says that Microsoft needs to "improve Windows in ways that are meaningful to people. This year you will see us focus...
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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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