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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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  • PEGI Leaks Life is Strange: Reunion

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    • Published: 01-07-2026, 08:41 PM
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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.

    This one will presumably be a follow-up (or prequel?) to 2024's Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Life is Strange: Reunion will almost undoubtedly be developed...
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  • Ubisoft Shuts Down Halifax Studio Just Weeks After It Unionized

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-07-2026, 07:45 PM
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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.

    Ubisoft went on to say that they "are...
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  • Fallout 3 Remaster/Remake Rumors Resurface, New Vegas Remaster Also in the Cards

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-07-2026, 05:23 PM
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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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    • Published: 01-07-2026, 04:05 PM
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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.

    If true, this new Wolfenstein would be the first new Wolfenstein title since 2019's Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Outside of...
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  • Fully Modular Mobile Controller Revealed at CES

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    • Published: 01-06-2026, 05:12 PM
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    Fully Modular Mobile Controller Revealed at CES

    It can also apparently be used with the Switch.

    GameSir and Hyperkin joined forces to create what they're calling "the world's first fully modular mobile gaming controller." The X5 Alteron includes several different modules that you can swap in and out for basically unlimited configuration potential. The X5 Alteron is designed for mobile devices, such as your Android phone and iPhone, but it can also work with things like your iPad and even both generations of the Nintendo...
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  • Romeo is a Dead Man Story Intro Trailer

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    • Published: 01-06-2026, 04:22 PM
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    Romeo is a Dead Man Story Intro Trailer

    SUDA51's latest is just as weird as ever.

    A new trailer for Romeo Is a Dead Man was shared via Grasshopper Manufacture, the studio led by SUDA51. The new trailer offers a look at some of the story elements driving you through this "ultra-violent science fiction action game." Romeo is a Dead Man is expected to be released on February 11, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

    In Romeo is a Dead Man, you play as "FBI Space-Time Police special...
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  • Razer Announced Project AVA - A Grok Powered Desktop AI Companion

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-06-2026, 03:33 PM
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    Razer Announced Project AVA - A Grok Powered Desktop AI Companion

    Nothing in that headline sounded good at all.

    Sweet baby Jesus, we are in the worst ever timeline. This week at CES 2026, Razer revealed a new AI desktop companion that they're calling Project AVA. This is a new 3D hologram AI companion that is lightly customizable with a few different "character" designs.

    Project AVA features 3D holographic style avatars that were created in a partnership with Animation Inc.. The characters are rendered on a 5.5" holographic...
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  • ASUS Reveals Kojima Productions Collaboration

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    • Published: 01-06-2026, 02:17 PM
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    ASUS Reveals Kojima Productions Collaboration

    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).

    At CES 2026,...
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  • Nvidia Rumored to Bring Back the RTX 3060 Due to Current Memory Supply Shortage

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    • Published: 01-05-2026, 07:47 PM
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    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...
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  • Rainbow Six Players Report Receiving Weird Bans for a Period of 67 Days

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-05-2026, 04:31 PM
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    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...
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  • Some Guy Says The Witcher 3 is Getting a New Expansion this Year

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-05-2026, 03:06 PM
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    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...
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  • Nvidia to Announce DLSS 4.5 Alongside 2nd Generation Transformer Model

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    • Published: 01-05-2026, 12:54 PM
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    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...
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  • Peddler of AI Slop, Satya Nadella, Wants World to Stop Saying AI Slop

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-02-2026, 04:48 PM
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    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...
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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-01-2026, 04:04 PM
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    How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?

    6
    I did not complete any game in 2025
    33.33%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
    1
    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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  • Rainbow Six Siege Servers to Remain Offline Indefinitely Following Major Hack (UPDATE: Servers Are Back)

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-28-2025, 06:48 PM
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    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...
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    Last edited by Shawn Zipay; 12-29-2025, 03:02 PM. Reason: Update about the server status.
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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    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...
    I did not complete any game in 2025
    33.33%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
    1
    01-01-2026, 04:04 PM
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