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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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  • The Walking Dead DLC Coming to World War Z in January

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    • Published: 12-18-2025, 04:54 PM
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    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...
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  • Stalker 2 Updated with Hours of New 'Stories Untold' Content

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    • Published: 12-18-2025, 03:33 PM
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    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.

    Stories Untold adds in new locations,...
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  • Todd Howard Mentions "Fallout 5" for Second Time in Four Years

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    • Published: 12-17-2025, 06:48 PM
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    Todd Howard Mentions "Fallout 5" for Second Time in Four Years

    IT'S HAPPENING! EVENTUALLY! ... Probably.

    Fallout 5 has not been officially announced yet but that isn't stopping people from getting excited about the smallest hint of it. In a recent interview between Todd "Who's Laughing Now" Howard and the BBC, Bethesda's big cheese briefly mentioned the next game in the Fallout franchise. Very briefly.

    The main focus of Howard's interview with the BBC was about the second season of Prime Video's Fallout series. During...
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  • Battlefield 6 is the United States' Best Selling Game of 2025

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    • Published: 12-17-2025, 04:43 PM
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    Battlefield 6 is the United States' Best Selling Game of 2025

    According to data shared by Circana.

    We still have a couple of weeks left in 2025, but so far it looks like Battlefield 6 is the year's best selling title in the United States. This somewhat surprising reveal was shared by Mat Piscatella, the executive director at Circana (formerly NPD Group).

    Through a BlueSky reveal, Piscatella says that Battlefield 6 has maintained its position at the top of the sales charts since the game's release in October. Following Battlefield...
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  • Fallout Vaults into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for Season 01 Reloaded

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    • Published: 12-17-2025, 03:52 PM
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    Fallout Vaults into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for Season 01 Reloaded

    Fallout is so hot right now.

    The wasteland is coming to the frontlines. Activision has officially confirmed that the world of Fallout is crossing over with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of the highly anticipated Season 01 Reloaded update.

    While the full roadmap for Season 01 Reloaded is still under wraps, the teaser trailer gave us a glimpse of what to expect. The collaboration looks to bring at least three Fallout TV show characters or designs to Black...
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  • Nvidia Supposedly Cutting Gaming GPU Production by up to 40% in 2026

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    • Published: 12-17-2025, 01:08 PM
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    Nvidia Supposedly Cutting Gaming GPU Production by up to 40% in 2026

    If even Nvidia is feeling the squeeze of memory pricing, what chance do you have?

    A couple of new reports say that Nvidia may reduce the production of its RTX 50 series GPUs by anywhere from 30% to 40%. The cuts allegedly stem from the shortage of available and affordable memory.

    According to Overclock3d, citing Benchlife and BoBantang, Nvidia may cut production of the 50-series GPUs by upwards of 40%. This is more than likely due to the tech giant not being able to...
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  • Fallout 4's December Update Released

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    • Published: 12-16-2025, 07:41 PM
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    Fallout 4's December Update Released

    All your mods are now broken... again. Probably.

    A new update for Fallout 4 was just released by Bethesda. It seems like the focus of this new update is to tackle some of the feedback and reports that fans submitted following the release of the Anniversary Edition in November.

    Bethesda says that they greatly appreciate the feedback on issues that have created "pain points" for players. As you can almost safely assume, mods that you use for Fallout 4 will more...
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  • The 18th Attic is a Horror Game with a Cat

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    • Published: 12-16-2025, 06:23 PM
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    The 18th Attic is a Horror Game with a Cat

    Said to be inspired by Fatal Frame.

    Steelkrill Studio just announced The 18th Attic. This is an upcoming psychological horror game that was inspired by Fatal Frame. The 18th Attic is out on February 2, 2026 through Steam, GOG, and Epic. ...
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  • Digital VTuber Convention 'VirtuaCon' to Take Place December 20-21

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    • Published: 12-16-2025, 05:43 PM
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    Digital VTuber Convention 'VirtuaCon' to Take Place December 20-21

    A two-day digital convention "celebrating digital creators and streamers."

    VirtuaCon was announced for December 20-21. This digital convention says it will celebrate "digital creators and streamers" and will feature livestreams by some of your favorite creators.

    The convention is put together by Ark Events and WePlay along with several creators and VTuber talent. The goal of VirtuaCon is to "celebrate the culture of digital creation, connect...
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    Last edited by Shawn Zipay; 12-19-2025, 11:05 AM. Reason: Updated with new information that has come to light.

  • Goblin Greedings Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout Diablo 4

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    • Published: 12-16-2025, 03:10 PM
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    Goblin Greedings Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout Diablo 4

    Freebies galore.

    Sanctuary is once again getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the Goblin Greedings. Starting on December 18th, Diablo 4 players will be able to earn and redeem several different items and cosmetics.

    Adventurers have until January 6th to take out Treasure Goblins and ascend through the tiers of rewards offered through the March of the Goblins reputation board. Each new tier attained will result in even better gear drops from Treasure Goblins....
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  • Bungie's Marathon Releases March 2026 for $40

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    • Published: 12-15-2025, 06:50 PM
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    Bungie's Marathon Releases March 2026 for $40

    Plus about 23 minutes of new footage released.

    Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, has a new release date set. During the "Visions of Marathon" ViDoc, the studio announced that Marathon will release in March 2026 and has a "target price" set at $39.99 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    The new Visions of Marathon ViDoc offers fans and would-be fans a look at this PvPvE, FPS, extraction shooter that Bungie has been working on for...
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  • Steam Winter Sale Begins December 18

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-15-2025, 05:52 PM
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    Steam Winter Sale Begins December 18

    Treat yourself to something nice after your family gifts you Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge.

    The annual Steam Winter Sale is just about here. This Thursday, that being December 18th, the Steam Winter Sale begins. As usual, this sale will include big discounts on thousands of games across Steam. Discounts will be offered for Windows games, Linux Games, Steam Deck compatible games, and so on.

    The Steam Winter Sale runs from December 18th through to January 5th. This...
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  • Graft is a Horror Game That Combines Survival with Horror and Arms with Torsos

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    • Published: 12-15-2025, 05:15 PM
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    Graft is a Horror Game That Combines Survival with Horror and Arms with Torsos

    The greatest weapon is you, and whatever you attach to yourself.

    A "post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG" named Graft was announced for Steam and the Epic Games Store. Graft is in development from Harebrained, the studio that made BattleTech and the Shadowrun trilogy.

    A new trailer for Graft made its debut at the Horror Game Awards 2025, which apparently took place just last night. The new trailer shows off a bit of the "chilling" narrative as well...
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  • Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced by KOTOR and Mass Effect Alum Casey Hudson

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    • Published: 12-14-2025, 06:41 PM
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    Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced by KOTOR and Mass Effect Alum Casey Hudson

    The release date is far, far away.

    One of the biggest surprises of The Game Awards was the announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Described as a narrative-driven, single-player RPG, Fate of the Old Republic will be a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic.

    Development on Fate of the Old Republic is led by Casey Hudson, the former director on the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic as well as the Mass Effect trilogy. Hudson is leading...
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  • The Baldur's Gate 3 Team, Larian Studios, Announces Divinity

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-14-2025, 06:19 PM
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    The Baldur's Gate 3 Team, Larian Studios, Announces Divinity

    Not Original Sin. Not 3. Just Divinity.

    The mystery of the desert statue (aka: The Hellstone) was revealed at The Game Awards this past week. That statue was a teaser for the new Divinity game from Larian Studios. You probably already recognize the Larian and Baldur's Gate 3 names by now, given that it won a crazy amount of awards including several Game of the Year nominations and wins.

    Larian is returning its roots with a new Divinity title. This upcoming Divinity is...
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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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