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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Loot Box Monetization Review: Are Modern Games Just Casinos in Disguise?
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Loot Box Monetization Review: Are Modern Games Just Casinos in Disguise?
The incorporation of loot boxes into video gaming has long been a contentious topic. Many regulators have stepped in to introduce stricter rules around using loot box monetization in video games due to the strong links to casino gambling mechanics. Randomized rewards that are exchanged for real money in loot boxes closely mirror slot machine mechanics and even though the loot box features are optional, the excitement of improving gameplay by obtaining items is too tempting to miss out on for many...
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Battlefield 6 Team Talks About Known Issues and Planned Hotfixes Following Winter Offensive Launch
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Battlefield 6 Team Talks About Known Issues and Planned Hotfixes Following Winter Offensive Launch
Fixes are planned for stuttering, incorrect K/D with bots, and more.
Following the release of Update 1.1.3.0 Winter Offensive earlier this week, the Battlefield 6 community quickly voiced several concerns over new bugs and undesired changes as a result of the patch. Today, the Battlefield 6 teams at Battlefield Studios put up an article going through several of these complaints and issues and what they plan to do to resolve them.
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Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader Launches on Switch 2
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Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader Launches on Switch 2
Unfortunately the DLC releases are not yet available on Switch.
Just a couple of years since its debut on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation comes the Nintendo Switch 2 release of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Players on the Switch 2 will now be able to experience this CRPG from Owlcat Games with all of the latest updates ready to go.
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Drywall Eating Simulator Now Available
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Drywall Eating Simulator Now Available
I found out recently that drywall isn't really a thing in Europe.
Drywall Eating Simulator is now available through Steam for a launch week price of just $8.99 ($9.99 normally). Drywall Eating Simulator is a "comedic narrative adventure about the pressures of ordinary life, and what happens when they get to be too much."
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System Shock Remake Coming to Nintendo Switch on December 18th
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System Shock Remake Coming to Nintendo Switch on December 18th
This release is for both generations of Switch consoles.
Owners of either the Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 should be happy to hear that the remake of System Shock is headed your way on December 18, 2025.
This one comes to you Switch owners from Nightdive Studios. Several members of the original System Shock development team worked alongside Nightdive Studios during development on the remake. The System Shock remake was first released on PC in 2023 (holy crap, it's already... -
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CloverPit Coming to Mobile on December 17th
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CloverPit Coming to Mobile on December 17th
Now you can do just one more spin while out and about.
CloverPit, the very popular slot-machine roguelike from Panik Arcade, will arrive on both iOS and Android devices on December 17th. Whether you get it for your Apple device or for your Google one, it will only set you back $4.99.
The PC release of CloverPit sold over 1 million copies in just about 10 weeks of availability. It also reached the top 20 for most played Xbox Game Pass titles. It was surprised released... -
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Microsoft Promises Improvements to Gaming Performance in Windows 11 for 2026
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Microsoft Promises Improvements to Gaming Performance in Windows 11 for 2026
Microsoft's New Year's resolution is to be as good as SteamOS.
Microsoft continues to be rattled by how well games run on SteamOS compared to Windows 11. While they have already started to make some improvements, namely for handhelds, they apparently have several more ideas on how to improve gaming performance within Windows 11. Their plan seems to be to roll out these improvements throughout 2026.
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Starborne: Frontiers Releases New Voidbreach Expansion
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Starborne: Frontiers Releases New Voidbreach Expansion
This expansion comes packed with a new game mode, crafting system, and more.
Solid Clouds, an Indie studio based in Iceland, just launched a new expansion for Starborne: Frontiers today. In the new Voidbreach expansion, players will get access to an entire new game mode, a new crafting system, and an overhauled Alliance Vault.
Starborne: Frontiers is a free-top-play sci-fi tactical autobattler. You apparently collect hundreds of different ships to form a fleet. You can... -
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Hell Let Loose Vietnam Gameplay Trailer Premiere
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Hell Let Loose Vietnam Gameplay Trailer Premiere
Fortunate Son not included.
The first gameplay footage for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam was just released. The newest trailer for the game includes a blend of gameplay footage and "in-engine footage."
The gameplay shown off in the new Hell Let Loose: Vietnam trailer includes plenty of helicopters approaching from the air, high caliber weaponry, air transports, water transports, and plenty of jungles full of unseen foes. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam features 50 vs 50... -
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World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic - The Thunder King Arrives Today
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World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic - The Thunder King Arrives Today
And his keep is ready to be assaulted.
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic was updated today with a bit of thunder and fury. The Thunder King arrives in Mists of Pandaria Classic along with a new assault on his stronghold. This new content update also adds in two new zones, Isle of Thunder and Isle of Giants, along with a new upgrade system called Thunderforging. Also included is a new legendary chapter, the Throne of Thunder 12-encounter raid (coming shortly after launch),... -
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The Perfect Pencil Coming to PC and Switch in January 2026
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The Perfect Pencil Coming to PC and Switch in January 2026
I know a great trick involving a pencil...
A story-driven action platformer named The Perfect Pencil is slated for release on PC and Nintendo Switch on January 29, 2026.
This game will take players "on a psychological odyssey where your curiosity and your choices are the only way out of the mind's darkest corners." You will explore a "surreal kingdom ruled by peculiar personalities, hidden truths, unexpected twists, and frantic battles."
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Out Now on Switch 2
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Out Now on Switch 2
What more can be said that isn't already known?
Well, Skyrim was released again today. This time, Bethesda Game Studios announced and launched The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2. Today's release on the Switch 2 comes some 14 years after the game's initial release in 2011.
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Battlefield 6 'Winter Offensive' Game Update 1.1.3.0 Changelog
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Battlefield 6 'Winter Offensive' Game Update 1.1.3.0 Changelog
New content along with several improvements across the board.
Battlefield 6 will get a new update on Tuesday, December 9th. Not only will the game get a title update to version 1.1.3.0, but it also receives the new Winter Offensive content to dive into.
Update 1.1.3.0 is expected to include several improvements to audio, soldier visibility, and more. There are also several quality-of-life improvements being made to the user interface, player HUD, controller aiming, and... -
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Netflix Was Reportedly Interested in Purchasing Electronic Arts
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Netflix Was Reportedly Interested in Purchasing Electronic Arts
Netflix just really wanted to buy something.
Netflix must have had some spare cash that has been burning a hole in their pocket for a while, because it's now come to light that the streaming service was at one point interested in purchasing Electronic Arts.
As we all know by now, Electronic Arts is in the process of being acquired by some really terrible groups and people. Meanwhile, Netflix is attempting to purchase Warner Bros. for $82 billion, though that might be... -
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Latest Den of Wolves Gameplay Features Real Gameplay from Real Fans
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Latest Den of Wolves Gameplay Features Real Gameplay from Real Fans
Real and true.
10 Chambers revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming heist game, Den of Wolves, this past week during the PC Gaming Show 2025. This one is a bit different from typical gameplay trailers though. Instead of just capturing their own gameplay footage, 10 Chambers invited some of their "most loyal fans" to play the game. Their gameplay and reactions were captured and are included in this new gameplay video.
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