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Massive Steam Leak Spoils Story and Achievements for Dozens of Games, Some of Which are Not Even Announced

Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!

In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.

The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
 

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...
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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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  • Rockstar Launches Premium Mod Marketplace with One Pack Going for $500

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-14-2026, 03:52 PM
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    Rockstar Launches Premium Mod Marketplace with One Pack Going for $500

    Maybe they should ask how paid mods worked out for Bethesda.

    Rockstar Games just launched the Cfx Marketplace. This is a new digital storefront where Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 players can download multiplayer mods specific to FiveM and RedM.

    Cfx Marketplace is officially described as a "curated digital storefront where talented FiveM/RedM creators can share and sell their work." While there are a selection of mods that can be freely downloaded...
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  • Nvidia Officially Releases DLSS 4.5 and New Nvidia App Update

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    • Published: 01-14-2026, 02:40 PM
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    Nvidia Officially Releases DLSS 4.5 and New Nvidia App Update

    Nvidia also addresses one of the main complaints users had during the beta.

    Nvidia just officially released DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution to all Nvidia app users. DLSS 4.5 introduces an updated "2nd generation" transformer model for use with DLSS Super Resolution.

    There was some initial confusion on how best to utilize the new Preset models within DLSS 4.5, but today's official release eliminates any confusion. If you set your "DLSS Override" option to...
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  • Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean Launches May 18th

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    • Published: 01-14-2026, 12:07 PM
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    Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean Launches May 18th

    A new trailer was also shared.

    Would-be swashbucklers will get to set sail on May 18, 2026 as this is the date in which Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean launches. This is a "completely reimagined new edition" of the classic real-time strategy game.

    Corsairs will feature a full Campaign mode in addition to a new Skirmish mode for some quick gameplay sessions. You can do battle against the AI on your own or you can compete in online multiplayer with up to four...
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  • Gen Con 2026 Badges Go on Sale February 8th

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    • Published: 01-14-2026, 11:31 AM
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    Gen Con 2026 Badges Go on Sale February 8th

    Badge prices were also announced.

    Gen Con 2026 is set to run from July 30th through August 2nd at the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and surrounding hotels. Gen Con is said to be North America's "largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention" and I'm inclined to believe that.

    Those of you interested in attending Gen Con 2026 can begin to purchase your badges starting Sunday, February 8 at 12 PM ET. Badges will be sold through gencon...
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  • High on Life 2 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

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    • Published: 01-13-2026, 04:15 PM
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    High on Life 2 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

    A physical release is also confirmed.

    Squanch Games announce that a Nintendo Switch 2 release is coming for their upcoming action-adventure title, High on Life 2. High on Life 2 will hit the My Nintendo Store and retailers on April 20, 2026.

    At present, High on Life 2 does not yet appear on My Nintendo Store so a direct link to pre-purchase the digital release is not yet available.

    A physical release of High on Life 2 was also announced for the Nintendo...
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  • Battlefield 1 Season 1 Extended as Season 2 Delayed Until February 17th

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    • Published: 01-13-2026, 03:10 PM
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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

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    • Published: 01-12-2026, 06:44 PM
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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...
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  • Tim Sweeney Should Really Just Shut Up

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-12-2026, 05:38 PM
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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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    • Published: 01-12-2026, 01:22 PM
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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."

    In Pie in the Sky, players will play through six different levels that are "inspired...
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  • Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Release Date Revealed

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    • Published: 01-12-2026, 11:38 AM
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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."

    Now, as far as I could see (which is admittedly only a brief search), there is no firm word on just how many episodes...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Is Not Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-09-2026, 05:20 PM
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-09-2026, 01:17 PM
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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.

    You assume control over Daniil Dankovsky, whom is a physician, researcher, and prodigy. Thanks to your research "into...
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  • Steam Detective Fest Next Week

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-08-2026, 05:30 PM
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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...
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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%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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