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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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  • 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.

  • IO Interactive Delayed 007 First Light

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-28-2025, 11:46 AM
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    IO Interactive Delayed 007 First Light

    A couple of additional months for polish, game polish.

    IO Interactive announced that their James Bond game, 007 First Light, is delayed. Instead of releasing on March 27, 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, 007 First Light will instead release on May 27, 2025.

    The delay announcement was made in a social media statement. IO Interactive says that they made this decision to delay the game "to ensure the experience meets the level of quality you players deserve on day...
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  • Respawn Entertainment Lead Vince Zampella Killed in Car Crash

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 12-22-2025, 03:09 PM
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    Respawn Entertainment Lead Vince Zampella Killed in Car Crash

    Zampella was just 55-years old.

    Game developer and father to three children, Vince Zampella, was killed in a car crash on Sunday afternoon. According to NBC4 out of Los Angeles, the crash took place around 12:45 PM on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway.

    The California Highway Patrol says that the car was heading southbound on the road when it began to veer off to the side. The car "hit a concrete barrier and a passenger was ejected." The car then caught...
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  • Fans Think They Spotted First Use of Generative AI in Battlefield 6 and They Aren't Happy

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    • Published: 12-22-2025, 02:44 PM
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    Fans Think They Spotted First Use of Generative AI in Battlefield 6 and They Aren't Happy

    EA's AI push is starting to bear fruit.

    Battlefield 6 fans are calling out Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios over what appears to be the use of generative AI for an in game store asset. Within the Windchill cosmetic pack for Battlefield 6 is a cosmetic sticker item that appears to depict an M4A1 with two barrels. The Windchill pack for Battlefield 6 costs 900 Battlefield Coins (roughly $9 USD) and includes six items. One of those items is the "Winter Warning" player card stick...
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  • Deep Dive into Dave the Diver's "In the Jungle" DLC

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    • Published: 12-19-2025, 02:23 PM
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    Deep Dive into Dave the Diver's "In the Jungle" DLC

    We got fun and games.

    Dave the Diver developer Mintrocket shared a new "Dev Dive" video today for fans. This newest vlog provides a look back at the past year and also includes a deep-dive (their words, not mine) into the upcoming "In the Jungle" DLC.

    A sneak peek for In the Jungle made its debut during the Xbox Partner Preview in November 2025. In the Jungle is said to be the largest story expansion yet for Dave the Diver. It's set to launch "with...
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  • Escape from Duckov Free Content Update Released

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    • Published: 12-18-2025, 06:33 PM
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    Escape from Duckov Free Content Update Released

    Plus a 12% discount during the Steam Winter Sale.

    The single player survival RPG, Escape from Duckov, has all new content right now for all players. Starting today, the new update includes a challenge map with a "clawsome" new NPC, new enemies, new blueprints, new weapons, and a new dynamic weather feature with snow.

    Escape from Duckov also has a little sale going on right now. Like several other titles, Duckov is on sale for the Steam Winter Sale and can be...
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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.
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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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