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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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  • Ubisoft Wasn't Acquired, They Just Messed Up Their Accounting

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-21-2025, 06:05 PM
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    Ubisoft Wasn't Acquired, They Just Messed Up Their Accounting

    Not acquired yet at least.

    This past week, Ubisoft abruptly halted all trading of company shares. They also postponed the release of their full financial report mere minutes before a scheduled shareholder call was set to take place.

    This led many to believe that Ubisoft was preparing to announce that they have been acquired by another company.

    The reality of the situation is actually far more mundane than any of the speculation was. Ubisoft had to postpone...
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  • Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Reportedly Coming Early Next Year

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-21-2025, 04:10 PM
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    Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Reportedly Coming Early Next Year

    Maybe it will do away with the awful ship tailing missions.

    According to a new report from Insider Gaming, the oft-rumored Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake will launch before March 31, 2026. This Black Flag remake has not been officially announced in any capacity but it has been heavily implied to be in development for quite some time now.

    Insider Gaming says that they feel confident that the Black Flag remake will drop by March 31, 2026 because of something shared...
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  • Silent Hill 2 Released on Xbox with Huge Launch Discount

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-21-2025, 03:29 PM
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    Silent Hill 2 Released on Xbox with Huge Launch Discount

    Save up to 50% on the remake.

    Konami announces that Silent Hill 2, the 2024 remake of the 2001 horror classic, is now available on Xbox Series X|S. As this Xbox release comes long after the PlayStation and PC release, the game has a launch discount for up to 50% off the regular price.

    For those looking for even more Silent Hill, Konami is also offering a bundle that combines Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill f. This bundle is also on sale for 30% off of its regular price....
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  • How Streamers Choose the Best CS2 Gambling Websites for Skins & Case Upgrades

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 11-21-2025, 03:05 PM

    How Streamers Choose the Best CS2 Gambling Websites for Skins & Case Upgrades

    The Counter-Strike community has always been influenced by content creators, but in CS2, streamers now play a massive role in showcasing new platforms, skin tools, and upgrade features. Whether they’re opening rare knives live on Twitch or testing the latest community-driven sites, players pay close attention to what their favorite creators use. As a result, many fans specifically search for the best CS2 gambling websites to mirror the streamer experience — especially for case openings, coinflips,...
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  • Hip-Hop Superstar Eminem Joins Up with Hitman to Eliminate Slim Shady

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-20-2025, 06:05 PM
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    Hip-Hop Superstar Eminem Joins Up with Hitman to Eliminate Slim Shady

    Headlines you never thought you'd ever write.

    On December 1st, the hip-hop superstar Eminem will team up with Agent 47 to take on the dangerous Slim Shady. For the entire month of December, Slim Shady will be the latest Elusive Target in Hitman: World of Assassination.

    This Elusive Target actually ties a bit into Eminem's latest album, The Death of Slim Shady, where the artist "tried to put his unhinged other self away." Still, "it seems like his past...
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  • Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Reveal

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    • Published: 11-20-2025, 05:21 PM
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    Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Reveal

    Go to hell.

    The first gameplay footage for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival was shared today from Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games. We were first given a look at this game when it was announced in July of this year.

    This gameplay trailer shows off a small bit of the story-driven, single player, survival horror action that awaits players. Though a release date still wasn't revealed, we do know that Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is coming to PlayStation 5,...
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  • Total Chaos Released

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    • Published: 11-20-2025, 04:15 PM
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    Total Chaos Released

    A standalone release based off of the Doom 2 mod.

    Total Chaos is now available from Sam Prebble's Trigger Happy Interactive, Apogee Entertainment, and Infogrames. Total Chaos is a psychological survival horror title that was first released several years ago as a total conversion mod for Doom 2. Today's release is a fully standalone title for Xbox, Game Pass, PlayStation, and Steam.

    Total Chaos was another surprise drop, with the announcement and release reveal coming...
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  • CloverPit Released on Xbox and Game Pass

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    • Published: 11-20-2025, 03:21 PM
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    CloverPit Released on Xbox and Game Pass

    A surprise release and DLC teaser.

    CloverPit from Panik Arcade just surprise launched on Xbox and Game Pass. The reveal came during today's Xbox Partner Showcase. CloverPit, for those that don't yet know the game, is said to be a "demonic lovechild of Balatro and Buckshot Roulette."

    At its core, CloverPit is a game where you are locked in a rusty sell with a slot machine and an ATM. Players are tasked with paying off their debt by creating combos from slot...
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  • R-Type Delta HD Boosted Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-20-2025, 03:00 PM
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    R-Type Delta HD Boosted Released

    The PlayStation classic has been updated or remixed.

    Clear River Games announced that the shoot 'em up (shmup) of your childhood is now available on PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, and PC. R-Type Delta HD Boosted takes everything you love from the original and brings it up to modern day standards.

    Clear River worked alongside the original developers at Irem Software Engineering to update the original R-Type Delta from 1998. This release features updated HD visuals, a new...
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  • Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Now Available on PlayStation 5

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-20-2025, 01:59 PM
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    Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Now Available on PlayStation 5

    This release is packed full of updates.

    GSC Game World announces the launch of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro today. Today's release on PlayStation 5 comes exactly a year after the game originally launched on PC and Xbox.

    This new release on PlayStation comes alongside Update 1.7, which dropped just this week for PC and Xbox. Update 1.7 offers major overhauls to the A-Life system, adds in a new harder difficulty, reworked parts of...
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  • Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus Coming November 24

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-19-2025, 05:42 PM
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    Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus Coming November 24

    New Game Plus will be a free update.

    Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind Ghost of Yotei, announced today that New Game Plus will be added to further your adventures on November 24th. New Game Plus will allow you to play through Atsu's vengeance-filled adventure all over again while retaining everything you earned in your first playthrough.

    Naturally, you will have had to have finished at least one playthrough in order for New Game Plus to unlock. Upon completion...
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  • Bots No Longer Pad Your K/D Ratio in Battlefield 6

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-19-2025, 05:04 PM
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    Bots No Longer Pad Your K/D Ratio in Battlefield 6

    No more useless stat padding for you.

    Battlefield 6 players may, or may be happy to hear that a recent backend change to the game removed bot kills from your K/D ratio. This information was shared by Battlefield Bulletin.

    Since launch, those playing against bots either intentionally or not, had their career stats skewed pretty heavily due to those almost "free" kills against enemy AI players. Thanks to a recent change, player stats no longer count those bot...
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  • Latest Vindictus Update Adds a New Raid

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    • Published: 11-19-2025, 03:41 PM
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    Latest Vindictus Update Adds a New Raid

    An overhaul was also made to the Core Stat System.

    Vindictus was updated to Season 4 Episode 13 courtesy of Nexon. This new update adds the brand spankin' new "Forest of Abundance" raid. It also adds in a new boss, Semias, along with an overhaul to the Core State System and the addition of various in-game events and item rewards.

    This update is dubbed "The Cauldron That Never Runs Dry" and includes additional new content, which is highlighted below...
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  • Huge Sailing Update Arrives in Old School RuneScape

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-19-2025, 01:46 PM
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    Huge Sailing Update Arrives in Old School RuneScape

    The first new skill added to the game. Ever.

    Get ready to set sail with the first ever new skill to be added to Old School RuneScape: Sailing. A new update for the MMO will allow players to take to the high seas with new questlines, upgradeable ships, and more.

    This update should be live now for players.

    To get started, you need to have completed the introductory quest, Pandemonium. There are no requirements outside of that in order to start the quest. Just...
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  • Megabonk Developer Pulls Nomination for The Game Awards

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-18-2025, 06:34 PM
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    Megabonk Developer Pulls Nomination for The Game Awards

    Not his first rodeo.

    Megabonk was quite the sleeper hit this year. For a little while, you really couldn't escape the action-roguelike's pull on Steam or streaming platforms like Twitch. It saw an all-time player peak of over 117,000 and pulled in over 48,000 positive reviews on Steam.

    It probably wasn't too surprising to players then when Megabonk was included as one of the nominees for Best Debut Indie for The Game Awards 2025. The problem here is that the game's developer,...
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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%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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