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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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  • World of Warcraft: Midnight Beta is Now Live

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    • Published: 11-11-2025, 06:13 PM
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    World of Warcraft: Midnight Beta is Now Live

    Get guaranteed access with a pre-purchase.

    The beta for World of Warcraft: Midnight has officially begun! Those of you who have pre-purchased the Midnight Epic Edition or have been fortunate enough to gain access through the beta opt-in can begin testing right now.

    The beta will be separated into different phases, with the first one obviously going on right now. The first phase includes the first four zones of Midnight, the ability to become a Void Elf Demon Hunter,...
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  • NASCAR 25 Released on Steam

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    • Published: 11-11-2025, 03:32 PM
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    NASCAR 25 Released on Steam

    Out now on PC.

    NASCAR 25 is officially out now on PC via Steam today, following the release of the game on PlayStation and Xbox last month. NASCAR 25 is brought to you by iRacing Studios and NASCAR and features a big ol' roster of NASCAR stars such as William Byron, Chase Elliott, and Joey Logano.

    In just three days, on November 14th, new DLC for NASCAR 25 will be released across all platforms. The NASCAR 25 November Pack will go for $14.99 as a standalone purchase....
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  • Corsair Launches Full Lineup of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Gaming Gear

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    • Published: 11-11-2025, 03:12 PM
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    Corsair Launches Full Lineup of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Gaming Gear

    Controllers, streaming gear, and other assorted peripherals.

    Corsair is going all in on a brand partnership for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Today's new product reveals is the latest in Corsair's exclusive multi-year, cross-brand partnership with the Call of Duty franchise. There's a little something here for everyone, assuming you like Call of Duty and Corsair products.

    This year's lineup includes new products under the SCUF Gaming brand, the Corsair name, Elgato, and...
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  • Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Released

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    • Published: 11-10-2025, 07:03 PM
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    Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Released

    Already own all of the DLC? Spend another $20.

    Today, Bethesda released Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition. This is "the most definitive version of Fallout 4" to date and is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. This release essentially includes all of the previously released DLC and expansion, while also adding in an additional pack of over 150 pieces of Creation Club content. Now, if you already own Fallout 4, then things get a little weird. Bethesda even made a visual chart that ...
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  • Resident Evil Survival Unit Launches November 18th

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    • Published: 11-10-2025, 06:16 PM
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    Resident Evil Survival Unit Launches November 18th

    I bet you're excited.

    The upcoming "survival horror strategy" game from Joycity and Capcom, Resident Evil Survival Unit, will be out on November 18th. This new game, which will be free-to-play of course, will hit iOS and Android in a little over a week.

    Resident Evil Survival Unit claims to offer "a fresh strategic experience tailored for mobile devices." It has a focus on real-time strategy elements. It has also already surpassed 2 million pre-registrations,...
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  • Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 Focuses on Improving Quality of Life

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-10-2025, 04:02 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 Focuses on Improving Quality of Life

    Can we get a QOL update on real life too?

    On November 11 at 9 AM UTC, Battlefield 6 will be updated with Update 1.1.1.5. This update is focused on improving quality of life options across several different sections of the game. Notably, the update will fix an exploit that involved the drone and sledgehammer, it will fix an issue with lock-guided missiles, fix an issue with vehicle spawns, fix several issues with Battle Royale, and addresses several issues with progression, audi...
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  • Agefield High: Rock the School Story Trailer

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    • Published: 11-10-2025, 03:13 PM
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    Agefield High: Rock the School Story Trailer

    How do you do, fellow kids?

    A new story trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School just came out today that offers a deep dive into the game's "coming-of age narrative and rebellious teenage spirit" inspired by early 2000s teen comedies. The trailer today features updated character models and improved facial animations

    The trailer focuses on the three core characters of the game: Sam, Kale, and Axel. Alright, Axel is one thing but Kale? Way to doom your kid...
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  • Steam's Animal Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-10-2025, 01:50 PM
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    Steam's Animal Fest is Live

    For all the things that go woof, chirp, and *sound of a cat hacking up a hairball*.

    Steam's Animal Fest is now live. This new Fest offers a ton of discounts to games involving and focused on animals. As usual, this Fest will run for a week, meaning you have until November 17th at 10 AM PT to save big on a bunch of animal-focused titles.

    Taking a look at that dedicated Animal Fest page, I can see that there are some decent discounts going on. Want a little multiplayer...
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  • Borderlands 4 Sales Underperform as Take-Two Blames PC Performance Issues

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-07-2025, 06:05 PM
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    Borderlands 4 Sales Underperform as Take-Two Blames PC Performance Issues

    But Randy said performance was good!

    Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick admitted this week that sales of Borderlands 4 were "softer" than the company would have liked. In speaking with TheGameBusiness, Zelnick notes the technical woes of Borderlands 4, especially the PC version, are a big reason for the underperforming sales.

    Borderlands 4 earned some quite positive critic reviews when it released back in September. However the user scores, especially on Steam, trended...
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  • BioWare Confirms New Mass Effect Game Still in Development

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    • Published: 11-07-2025, 04:46 PM
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    BioWare Confirms New Mass Effect Game Still in Development

    Plus word about the Mass Effect TV adaptation.

    It's November 7th, but to Mass Effect fans it's time for the annual N7 Day. This year's N7 Day was a bit more on the subdued side with just a couple of announcements being made regarding the franchise.

    First up, Mass Effect executive producer Mike Gamble stated quite clearly that "EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe." Gamble wanted to "set the record straight" after...
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  • 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Video Game Score

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    • Published: 11-07-2025, 03:39 PM
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    2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Video Game Score

    Score as in music, not review score.

    The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed on Friday, November 7th. Included in the nominees is once again the category dedicated to the best score for a video game and other interactive media. This is the fourth year for this category at the Grammys.

    This year's nominees are a bit odd, to say the least. There are a few titles included that weren't actually released within the nomination window. Instead, the games in question...
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  • The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's Main Theme

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    • Published: 11-07-2025, 03:11 PM
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    The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's Main Theme

    In space, everyone can hear this song.

    Owlcat Games and composer Paweł Perepelica just released the main theme for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.

    Paweł Perepelica also made the themes for some of Owlcat's prior titles, including Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous as well as Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The main theme for The Expanse is said to evoke "the sense of scale, discovery, and responsibility that comes with leading a team across the Solar System."...
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  • Thumper Follow-up, Thrasher, Now Available on Steam

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    • Published: 11-07-2025, 02:30 PM
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    Thumper Follow-up, Thrasher, Now Available on Steam

    Now available as a non-VR experience.

    The Steam version of Thrasher, a follow-up title to the much loved Thumper, was just released on Steam today. Unlike the game's previous release on Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, today's Steam release offers non-VR users a chance to experience the title.

    Tackle space eels and mysterious monoliths for the first time in flatscreen with the Steam release. Developer Puddle (Brian Gibson and Mike Mandel) tell us that the game has also...
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  • Square Enix Just Laid Off Over 100 Employees

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-06-2025, 05:38 PM
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    Square Enix Just Laid Off Over 100 Employees

    It's corporate speak excuse time.

    Square Enix is laying off over 100 people this week from locations throughout the United States and United Kingdom. According to initial reporting from IGN, there are about 137 jobs that are "at risk" of being laid off by the end of the week in the UK alone. An "unknown number" of employees in the US will also be without a job by the end of the week.

    A bulk of these layoffs will impact those working in marketing,...
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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed Until Late 2026

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-06-2025, 05:05 PM
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    Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed Until Late 2026

    Expected.

    Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed once more. Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, says that Rockstar Games needs "some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve."

    The new release date set for Grand Theft Auto 6 is November 19, 2026. This date is still, as far as anybody knows, only for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S release of the game. There has been no PC release even announced.
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