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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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  • Special Dungeons & Dragons Creator Islands are Available in Fortnite

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    • Published: 01-20-2026, 05:23 PM
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    Special Dungeons & Dragons Creator Islands are Available in Fortnite

    Nerd worlds are colliding at an unprecedented scale.

    Wizards of the Coast collaborated with Chartis and Teravision Games to create special Fortnite Islands based on none other than the biggest RPG in the world, Dungeons & Dragons. These Fortnite Islands were made using Epic's UEFN toolset.

    There are a total of five Dungeons & Dragons inspired islands to check out. Wizards of the Coast says that there is a little something for everyone here. These islands include...
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  • Keep Terrifying Creatures Fed via Deck Building in Hungry Horrors

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-20-2026, 04:43 PM
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    Keep Terrifying Creatures Fed via Deck Building in Hungry Horrors

    No combat. Scary creatures. Serve up a delicious hand.

    A card-based adventure game that is inspired by British and Irish folklore, Hungry Horrors, is now available in Steam Early Access.

    You will try to keep a bunch of terrifying creatures well fed by creating traditional regional dishes. There will be no combat in this game, just building up card decks of delicious (to monsters at least) food. Each card played is a meal served to the approaching monsters. Be sure it's...
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  • Earth of Oryn Enters Early Access

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-20-2026, 04:01 PM
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    Earth of Oryn Enters Early Access

    A new medieval city builder.

    An Early Access release for Earth of Oryn is now live through Steam. This is a new medieval kingdom builder that is "centered on meaningful decision-making and long-term strategy."

    Like most city builders, you will have total control over pretty much everything. You will have to manage resources, plan expansion, and turn your kingdom into a thriving realm. Today's Early Access release includes a limited-time 10% discount for those...
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  • Life is Strange: Reunion Reunites Max and Chloe

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-20-2026, 01:50 PM
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    Life is Strange: Reunion Reunites Max and Chloe

    Somehow, Chloe has returned.

    Well, first it was PEGI leaking the existence of Life is Strange: Reunion and now Xbox did it as well. Now, about an hour ahead of when the official reveal is supposed to take place, Xbox Wire put up the announcement for Life is Strange: Reunion.

    Life is Strange: Reunion is confirmed for a March 26, 2026 release on Xbox Series X|S and PC, though I have to assume it will at least also release on PlayStation 5. As I was writing this article,...
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  • Two Minutes of Cancelled 'Project Blackbird' Surfaces Online

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    • Published: 01-19-2026, 08:14 PM
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    Two Minutes of Cancelled 'Project Blackbird' Surfaces Online

    Microsoft taketh and they taketh some more.

    Roughly two minutes of in-engine footage for the cancelled "Project Blackbird" from ZeniMax Online Studios has made its way online. The footage was shared by leaker eXtas1s and verified by another leaker, Tom Henderson, as the real deal. This footage was used internally within ZeniMax to showcase the game's lighting within Unreal Engine 4. The footage can be seen below by way of a Streamable embed. Should the embed no longer show up bel...
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  • Ubisoft Sued for $1.3 Million by Former Assassin's Creed Lead

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-19-2026, 06:37 PM
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    Ubisoft Sued for $1.3 Million by Former Assassin's Creed Lead

    Marc-Alexis Côté is seeking $1.3 million in compensation and damages.

    The former lead on the Assassin's Creed series at Ubisoft, Marc-Alexis Côté, is suing his former employer for $1.3 million in compensation and damages. The lawsuit was filed with the Superior Court of Quebec.

    According to initial reporting from CBC Radio Canada, Côté says that he was the victim of a "disguised dismissal." When Côté parted ways with Ubisoft in October 2025, it was initially...
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  • Ball x Pit to Receive First Major Free Update on January 26

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-19-2026, 05:35 PM
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    Ball x Pit to Receive First Major Free Update on January 26

    A kingly update.

    The first major update for the hit game Ball x Pit will be released on January 26, 2026. This update will be chock-full of new content. The best part? This update will be completely free to all Ball x Pit players.

    On the 26th the so-called Regal Update will release for Ball x Pit. This is the first of three planned major updates slated for the game. The other two major updates are currently scheduled for release in April and July.

    The Regal...
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  • Recap of All Things Marathon Ahead of March 5th Release

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    • Published: 01-19-2026, 04:59 PM
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    Recap of All Things Marathon Ahead of March 5th Release

    A new trailer, a reveal of the English language voice cast, pre-orders, and more.

    Bungie once again shared today that Marathon will be out on March 5, 2026. The Destiny studio's upcoming extraction shooter is just about a month and a half away from its debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. In Marathon, players take control of bio-cybernetic Runners. They will scavenge through the remains of the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV while going up against hostile security forces, oth...
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  • Teresa Palmer Set to Portray Sif in God of War Show

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    • Published: 01-16-2026, 07:13 PM
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    Teresa Palmer Set to Portray Sif in God of War Show

    At the rate of one character reveal per day, we'll know the full cast by mid-March.

    Hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement of Ryan Hurst playing Kratos in the Prime Video God of War show, comes word that Teresa Palmer will portray the character of Sif.

    Teresa Palmer is perhaps best known for her work on the film Warm Bodies and the television show A Discovery of Witches. News of Palmer being hired for the God of War live-action television show was first shared...
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  • ASUS and Nvidia Both Say that the RTX 5070 Ti Is Not Dead, At Least Not Yet

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-16-2026, 05:15 PM
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    ASUS and Nvidia Both Say that the RTX 5070 Ti Is Not Dead, At Least Not Yet

    But doesn't a near total lack of supply effectively mean it's dead?

    A report made just this week said that the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti and Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) were "end of life." Hardware Unboxed relayed information that they were given by AIB partners such as ASUS, saying that production on these GPUs were effectively done and that whatever is currently left on shelves is all that is left.

    Ah, but now ASUS and Nvidia have both made public statements in response...
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  • Capcom Shares a Deeper Look at Resident Evil Requiem and Special Collaborations

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-15-2026, 06:57 PM
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    Capcom Shares a Deeper Look at Resident Evil Requiem and Special Collaborations

    Collaborations are with Porsche and Hamilton for some reason?

    A special Resident Evil Showcase has come and gone this evening. During the 12 minute showcase, Capcom shared new footage and details for Resident Evil Requiem, revealed collaborations with Porsche and watchmaker Hamilton, and announced a release on GeForce Now.

    We will start with the reveal that you are most interested in: The collaborations between Resident Evil and a couple of very not-gaming focused companies:...
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  • 007 First Light: PC System Requirements (UPDATED)

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-15-2026, 05:00 PM
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    007 First Light: PC System Requirements (UPDATED)

    Worrying that the Recommended specs are only for 1080p at 60 FPS.

    Update on January 15, 2026: IO Interactive just passed along an updated list of PC system requirements for 007: First Light. These updated system requirements correct several of the issues present in the original release (seen below). These issues including incorrect VRAM amounts, listing of hardware that just doesn't even exist, and apparently incorrect system RAM required.

    I'll keep the original news...
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  • Enter Winnie's Hole on January 26th

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    • Published: 01-15-2026, 03:13 PM
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    Enter Winnie's Hole on January 26th

    Maybe copyrights shouldn't expire.

    Get ready to know "Winnie" in ways you really probably never wanted to. Winnie's Hole from Twice Different will invite players inside the body and mind of "Winnie."

    Winnie's Hole is billed as a "genre-bending roguelite where infection is progression." You will explore Winnie's cells and guide his adventures from the inside as "you use tetromino shapes to spread a virus through his body."
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  • Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Reaches 'End of Life' as Memory Shortage Worsens

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    • Published: 01-15-2026, 02:08 PM
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    Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Reaches 'End of Life' as Memory Shortage Worsens

    One of the first notable GPU casualties from the memory shortage.

    Hardware Unboxed, citing conversations they had with retailers and AIB partners, say that the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU is dead. These conversations were held following this month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

    Asus was very direct with their statements to Hardware Unboxed. The 5070 Ti has been placed into "end-of-life" status at Asus due to a near complete lack of supply. Asus has no plans...
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  • Ryan Hurst Set to Portray Kratos in Live Action God of War Show

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    • Published: 01-14-2026, 06:13 PM
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    Ryan Hurst Set to Portray Kratos in Live Action God of War Show

    Hurst played Thor in God of War Ragnarok.

    Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television jointly announced that they have found their Kratos for the upcoming Prime Video God of War live-action show.

    The two studios announced that God of War Ragnarok actor, Ryan Hurst, will play Kratos in the television show. Hurst played Thor in 2022's God of War Ragnarok.

    Additional details on this live-action adaptation of God of War are scarce. The only official information...
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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%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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