The teams that make up Battlefield Studios just shared a new update for the Battlefield 6 community. There is a bit of good news and a bit of bad news in this one. The bad news is that Season 2 for Battlefield 6 has been delayed. Instead of releasing on January 20th, Battlefield 6 Season 2 will now launch on February 17th. Battlefield Studios says that they need extra time to "further polish and refine Season 2." Battlefield...
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Battlefield 1 Season 1 Extended as Season 2 Delayed Until February 17th
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Battlefield 1 Season 1 Extended as Season 2 Delayed Until February 17th
Some new content will be added to extend Season 1 a bit.
The teams that make up Battlefield Studios just shared a new update for the Battlefield 6 community. There is a bit of good news and a bit of bad news in this one. The bad news is that Season 2 for Battlefield 6 has been delayed. Instead of releasing on January 20th, Battlefield 6 Season 2 will now launch on February 17th. Battlefield Studios says that they need extra time to "further polish and refine Season 2." Battlefield... -
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Anthem Dies Its Final Death
The servers are no more.
BioWare's attempt at a big live-service and always-online game, Anthem, is officially no more. As the clock struck 10 AM PT, the online servers for Anthem started to be shutdown. This means that the game is no longer playable by anybody ever again.
Electronic Arts and BioWare announced back in July 2025 that they would be taking the Anthem servers offline on January 12. As it so happens to be January 12, 2026, they did indeed take the servers... -
Tim Sweeney Should Really Just Shut Up
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Tim Sweeney Should Really Just Shut Up
Sweeney doubles down on defending Twitter and Grok in wake of the AI generating CSAM.
For reasons known only to God and Tim Sweeney, the Epic Games CEO felt compelled to offer his two cents on the current issues with Twitter's AI bot, Grok. Grok being the generative AI that is still modifying and creating sexually explicit images of others, mainly women and children. Many of these created images by Grok sexually depict women and children being "sexually abused, humiliated, hurt... -
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There's a New Game Where You are an Annoying Magpie
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There's a New Game Where You are an Annoying Magpie
Bit redundant saying "annoying magpie."
If you ever wondered what it would be like to be on the giving end of a magpie assault, keep reading. Monster Shop Games and indie.io announce Pie in the Sky, a "retro arcade adventure." You will take control of "Australia's most dangerous airborne threats, a creature whose heart is as black as its plumage: The Magpie."
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Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Release Date Revealed
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Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Release Date Revealed
Just how many episodes is this supposed to run for?
The next chapter for the episodic horror series that doesn't seem to have an end is nearly upon us. Chapter 5 for Poppy Playtime has an announced release date of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This release date is for the PC version only as a "full console release will follow in the months ahead."
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Baldur's Gate 3 Is Not Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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Baldur's Gate 3 Is Not Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
It's apparently not Larian's decision to make.
The door to a possible Switch 2 release of Baldur's Gate 3 was firmly slammed shut today. During a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA), Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke says that while Larian "would have loved to" release a Switch 2 port, it just isn't happening.
Early in the day on Friday, January 9th, the team from Larian fielded a bunch of questions from fans through Reddit. One user asked about if it was possible to... -
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Pathologic 3 is Available Now on Steam
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Pathologic 3 is Available Now on Steam
You have just 12 days to save a town.
Pathologic 3 is now available. This is the continuation of the psychological horror series. Much like its predecessors, you have just 12 days to save a town from a mysterious plague.
Pathologic 3 retails for $34.99 on Steam but can be yours for 20% off until January 23rd as part of a launch week discount.
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Steam Detective Fest Next Week
Elementary, my dear Watson.
A new Steam Fest begins on January 12th. From the 12th through to January 19th at 10 AM PT, the Steam Detective Fest will be live. This Fest will offer up discounts, demos, and developer streams for all things that involve mysteries, puzzles, and the search for clues.
Valve once again put together a trailer for this, giving you a glimpse at some of the titles that will probably be on sale for the Steam Detective Fest. You can start putting... -
Nintendo Reveals First Alternative Switch 2 Joy-Con Controllers - Light Purple and Light Green
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Nintendo Reveals First Alternative Switch 2 Joy-Con Controllers - Light Purple and Light Green
If light red and blue just aren't your vibe.
The first alternative Switch 2 Joy-Con colors were just announced by Nintendo. If you need a little something different than the default red and blue color scheme, then perhaps you'll be interested in these Light Purple and Light Green colors.
Nintendo says that these new colors will be made available starting on February 12, 2026. This is also the same date that Mario Tennis Fever is released for the Switch 2. Though February... -
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Playground Games to Share Looks at Forza Horizon 6 and Fable at Next Xbox Showcase
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Playground Games to Share Looks at Forza Horizon 6 and Fable at Next Xbox Showcase
Confirmed to be at the show.
Playground Games and Microsoft confirmed today that they will share new looks at both Forza Horizon 6 and Fable during the new Xbox Developer_Direct showcase on January 22nd.
It was rumored for a little while that Playground would show off new looks at Forza Horizon 6 and Fable during the show, but a new Xbox blog made it official.
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Senara: The Sacrament Announced
A horror game set aboard a derelict ocean liner.
A new reveal for Senara: The Sacrament was shared today from Indie developer Influsion Inc.. This is an upcoming first-person survival horror game that takes players to a derelict cruise ship where the goal is to survive and escape before it completely falls into ruin.
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PEGI Leaks Life is Strange: Reunion
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PEGI Leaks Life is Strange: Reunion
Chloe and Max are back?
Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) maybe just leaked that a new Life is Strange game is coming. Though now removed, a listing for Life is Strange: Reunion appeared on the PEGI website when searching for "Life is Strange." The listing was first spotted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun.
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Ubisoft Shuts Down Halifax Studio Just Weeks After It Unionized
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Ubisoft Shuts Down Halifax Studio Just Weeks After It Unionized
Surely the fact that they unionized has nothing to do with the shut down.
Three weeks ago, 61 out of the 71 employees at Ubisoft Halifax voted to unionize. Today, all 71 employees are now out of a job. Ubisoft says that they have shut down their Halifax location in order to "streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs." You know, the usual bullshit reason companies give for closing down entire studios.
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Fallout 3 Remaster/Remake Rumors Resurface, New Vegas Remaster Also in the Cards
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Fallout 3 Remaster/Remake Rumors Resurface, New Vegas Remaster Also in the Cards
This rumor brought two you by two sources as well as a bit of alliteration.
We've got another rumor mill rumor to share with you all today. We are moving on from the Wolfenstein 3 rumor and on to the rumor that just keeps on trucking: A Fallout 3 remaster or remake is supposedly coming at some point in the future.
Two separate sources are reporting that Bethesda is still working on a remaster of Fallout 3. Though it may be more akin to a remake of Fallout 3, depending... -
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Wolfenstein 3 Reportedly in Development
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Wolfenstein 3 Reportedly in Development
Punching, maiming, and killing Nazis is the appropriate thing to do.
Two separate sources are now reporting that Wolfenstein 3 is now in development at MachineGames. The initial rumor surfaced by Jez Corden from Windows Central. Shortly after, Kotaku came out with their report that cites their own sources who say that Wolfenstein 3 is in development.
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