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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
A white desk mat though? That's a dangerous game there.
Game developer Hideo Kojima is partnering with Asus for a new, branded line of ASUS ROG PC gear. Well, Kojima himself isn't directly partnering with Asus. His studio, Kojima Productions, is partnering with Asus. Also, the gear from Asus won't feature Kojima's face but will instead incorporate the "Ludens" design that Kojima Productions is kind of known for (the skeleton man in the space suit).
Nvidia Rumored to Bring Back the RTX 3060 Due to Current Memory Supply Shortage
And who says Nvidia doesn't care about gamers?
PC gamers rejoice! Nvidia has heard your fears and worries and have decided to placate you with a GPU that came out five years ago.
In a real "throwing a bone" to the masses sort of move, Nvidia may bring back the RTX 3060 GPU. The card first made its debut in February 2021 and may be coming back for a second round here in early 2026. This is according to hongxing2020, whom Wccftech says has a "solid track...
Rainbow Six Players Report Receiving Weird Bans for a Period of 67 Days
Oh my god, it's just like the meme! Six seeeeeven! 🤷
Many Rainbow Six Siege players reported seeing ban messages pop up informing them that they have been banned from the live-service shooter for a period of 67 days. Players say that the ban reason was "due to harassment" and that the 67-day bans were clearly being done in a reference to the viral meme that your kids absolutely love for some reason.
The ban messages popped up over the weekend with the hardest...
Some Guy Says The Witcher 3 is Getting a New Expansion this Year
There's a second guy that also supports this rumor, so it must be true.
Borys Nieśpielak insists that there is new content in development for CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3. According to Eurogamer, Nieśpielak is "a trusted source of Polish games industry information - a leaker of sorts."
Nieśpielak has now stated multiple times that a new Witcher 3 expansion is in the works. The expansion, according to Nieśpielak, is in development at Fool's Theory, the...
Nvidia to Announce DLSS 4.5 Alongside 2nd Generation Transformer Model
A 6x "dynamic" frame generation mode will also be added.
According to a report by Videocardz.com, Nvidia is expected to officially announce DLSS 4.5 tomorrow. As part of the January 6th reveal, Nvidia is expected to have demos and videos that compare DLSS 4.5 with the currently used DLSS 4.
Part of this update to DLSS 4.5 is the move to a "2nd generation transformer" model. This updated model used in Nvidia's Super Resolution technology will boast...
Peddler of AI Slop, Satya Nadella, Wants World to Stop Saying AI Slop
How's about no?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella doesn't seem to like that fans are being super mean to generative AI. Nadella took to his new website, sn scratchpad, to talk about artificial intelligence, how 2026 will be a "pivotal year for AI," and how people should stop saying AI "slop."
It should come as no surprise to anybody that Nadella is upset when people rightfully call the output from generative AI "slop." Microsoft is one of the...
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...
Rainbow Six Siege Servers to Remain Offline Indefinitely Following Major Hack (UPDATE: Servers Are Back)
There is no ETA on when online functionality will be restored.
Update on Monday, December 29th: Ubisoft started to bring the servers back online slowly late in the day on December 28th. Based on several updates made to their social channels, it appears as though the rollback is complete and Rainbow Six Siege is again available "to all players."
An issue with long queue times has also just now been resolved. From the sounds of things, it sure seems like Rainbow...
A couple of additional months for polish, game polish.
IO Interactive announced that their James Bond game, 007 First Light, is delayed. Instead of releasing on March 27, 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, 007 First Light will instead release on May 27, 2025.
The delay announcement was made in a social media statement. IO Interactive says that they made this decision to delay the game "to ensure the experience meets the level of quality you players deserve on day...
Respawn Entertainment Lead Vince Zampella Killed in Car Crash
Zampella was just 55-years old.
Game developer and father to three children, Vince Zampella, was killed in a car crash on Sunday afternoon. According to NBC4 out of Los Angeles, the crash took place around 12:45 PM on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway.
The California Highway Patrol says that the car was heading southbound on the road when it began to veer off to the side. The car "hit a concrete barrier and a passenger was ejected." The car then caught...
Fans Think They Spotted First Use of Generative AI in Battlefield 6 and They Aren't Happy
EA's AI push is starting to bear fruit.
Battlefield 6 fans are calling out Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios over what appears to be the use of generative AI for an in game store asset. Within the Windchill cosmetic pack for Battlefield 6 is a cosmetic sticker item that appears to depict an M4A1 with two barrels.
The Windchill pack for Battlefield 6 costs 900 Battlefield Coins (roughly $9 USD) and includes six items. One of those items is the "Winter Warning" player card stick...
Deep Dive into Dave the Diver's "In the Jungle" DLC
We got fun and games.
Dave the Diver developer Mintrocket shared a new "Dev Dive" video today for fans. This newest vlog provides a look back at the past year and also includes a deep-dive (their words, not mine) into the upcoming "In the Jungle" DLC.
A sneak peek for In the Jungle made its debut during the Xbox Partner Preview in November 2025. In the Jungle is said to be the largest story expansion yet for Dave the Diver. It's set to launch "with...
The single player survival RPG, Escape from Duckov, has all new content right now for all players. Starting today, the new update includes a challenge map with a "clawsome" new NPC, new enemies, new blueprints, new weapons, and a new dynamic weather feature with snow.
Escape from Duckov also has a little sale going on right now. Like several other titles, Duckov is on sale for the Steam Winter Sale and can be...
The Walking Dead DLC Coming to World War Z in January
The ultimate zombie crossover.
In January 2026, World War Z will get some special campaign DLC in the form of The Walking Dead. Saber Interactive is teaming up with Paramount Pictures and AMC to add in three new story chapters featuring characters and locations from The Walking Dead. World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC arrives in January for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan, and Michonne will tackle familiar locations such as the Prison, Alexandria...
Stalker 2 Updated with Hours of New 'Stories Untold' Content
New dangers and stories await you in the Zone.
GSC Game World seems to be confident that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is in a pretty good state these days, because instead of releasing another massive bug fix update they are now releasing all new content for players to enjoy. The first major content drop for Stalker 2 comes in the form of the Stories Untold Content Update, which is a free update for everyone that owns the game.
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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