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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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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC System Requirements and Release Time

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-04-2025, 07:16 PM
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    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC System Requirements and Release Time

    TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are required.

    The required and recommended PC specs for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 were shared by Activision and Treyarch today. No matter where your hardware lies on the chart, it's important to note that both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot will be required to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

    In addition to the specifications, which you can find below, you should also update to the latest Nvidia driver that is Game Ready for Black Ops 7. The GeForce Game...
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launch Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-04-2025, 06:57 PM
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    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launch Trailer

    Searching for Call of Duty. Call of Duty detected.

    The launch trailer is out now for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The trailer comes a little over a week ahead of the game's November 14, 2025 release date. This release won't have any sort of early unlock or advanced access for those paying for more premium versions of the game.

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will feature 18 multiplayer maps at launch. The main story campaign will also be fully playable in co-op. The launch trailer...
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  • DLSS 4 Added to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-04-2025, 05:25 PM
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    DLSS 4 Added to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    Several other titles now also support the Nvidia technology.

    At launch, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth did offer DLSS Super Resolution support. Today, a new game update will roll out (if it hasn't already) that will add DLSS 4 support along with support for Multi Frame Generation.

    Today, Nvidia also released a new driver update that is "Game Ready" for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and Europa Universalis 5. The new driver is the GeForce Game Ready...
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  • Post-Apocalyptic Shooter MMO 'Pioner' Open Beta Begins

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-04-2025, 03:59 PM
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    Post-Apocalyptic Shooter MMO 'Pioner' Open Beta Begins

    The beta features about 30 hours of gameplay.

    An Open Beta for the post-apocalyptic MMO shooter, Pioner, has officially kicked off. This beta will let players explore parts of the dangerous island of Tartarus. The beta will give players a taste of the game ahead of its full release, which is apparently still expected for "late 2025." A console release is also planned, but not until after the PC release happens.

    According to GFA Games, the open beta will offer...
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  • Prices of DDR5 Memory Expected to Surge Through First Half of 2026

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-03-2025, 05:16 PM
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    Prices of DDR5 Memory Expected to Surge Through First Half of 2026

    Prices expected to increase up to 50% every quarter until late 2026.

    The ever rising demands of AI, new data center builds, a stock shortage, and the end of DDR4 have caused a surge in prices for PC memory. This is especially true for DDR5 memory, which has seen its average price skyrocket since September 2025.

    According to PCPartPicker's trending graphs, the prices have gone up almost $100 for some DDR5 kits. For example, DDR5-6000 (2x16GB) kits went from about $125...
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  • Stalker 2 Leaving Xbox Game Pass Sparks Fan Backlash Over 'Unfinished' State

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-03-2025, 03:54 PM
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    Stalker 2 Leaving Xbox Game Pass Sparks Fan Backlash Over 'Unfinished' State

    A few additional titles will also be removed.

    A handful of titles are set to leave Xbox Game Pass on November 16, 2025. Perhaps the biggest of these titles is none other than S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (henceforth called Stalker 2 in this article). Stalker 2 will be pulled from Game Pass mere days before the game releases on November 20th for PlayStation 5.

    Several Xbox Game Pass subscribers feel a weird sense of entitlement when it comes to Stalker 2 being...
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  • One of the Best Horror Games Ever Made, Condemned: Criminal Origins, is Now Delisted

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-31-2025, 04:58 PM
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    One of the Best Horror Games Ever Made, Condemned: Criminal Origins, is Now Delisted

    Happy Halloween?

    Here on All Hallows' Eve, one of the best survival horror games ever made, Condemned: Criminal Origins was pulled from Steam, the Xbox storefront, and possibly other digital platforms.

    Nobody seems to know exactly why Condemned was pulled from these storefronts. No official announcement was shared, which means there is plenty of fan speculation starting to circulate on social media. The biggest hope amongst fans is that this is a sign that a remaster...
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  • Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Announced

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    • Published: 10-31-2025, 03:26 PM
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    Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Announced

    A Halloween treat for a certain gaming demographic.

    Another new Poppy Playtime game was just announced today. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 was officially announced with a new teaser trailer and a look at the Playtime Co. factory following the events of Chapter 4.

    This one is expected to release in 2026 on Steam and Epic.

    In Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, players will "solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous obstacles as the true rotten heart at the enter...
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  • Frostpunk 2 'Fractured Utopias' DLC Releases December 8th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-31-2025, 02:29 PM
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    Frostpunk 2 'Fractured Utopias' DLC Releases December 8th

    Faction-specific utopias, unique unlocks, new map, and more.

    The first downloadable content release for Frostpunk 2 will launch on December 8th for PC and consoles. Fractured Utopias will include a deeper emphasis on the political struggle for the future with "over 100 new narrative events and tons of unique unlocks."

    The Fractured Utopias DLC will add more structure and an expanded scope to the sandbox-focused Utopia Builder mode. Each faction will now have...
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  • How to Stay Safe When Selling Your CSGO Skins

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 10-31-2025, 01:40 PM

    How to Stay Safe When Selling Your CSGO Skins


    The thing about CSGO skins is that they're super in demand, yes but if you're trying to sell yours, then there are a few important elements that you need to keep in mind. You have to take this process step by step because the skins you have are valuable and need to be treated as such. Below you'll find all the information you need to navigate this market like a true skin-selling pro, from finding a safe and reliable online platform to managing your own expectations and not coming across as t...
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  • World of Warcraft: Midnight Beta Testing Soon

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-30-2025, 04:48 PM
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    World of Warcraft: Midnight Beta Testing Soon

    Taste test the new expansion before release.

    The second part of the Worldsoul Saga for World of Warcraft is almost ready for public testing. World of Warcraft: Midnight will have a beta test begin on November 11, 2025.

    This beta test will be accessible for those that have pre-purchased or upgrade to the Epic Edition of Midnight as well as those who are randomly selected from the beta opt-in from the World of Warcraft: Midnight website (check the top right corner of the...
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  • The First Descendant Season 3 Episode 2 Adds New Dungeon, Story, and Descendant Harris

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-30-2025, 03:31 PM
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    The First Descendant Season 3 Episode 2 Adds New Dungeon, Story, and Descendant Harris

    Plus a special Bayonetta collaboration.

    The second update for Season 3 of The First Descendant was revealed today. A developer livestream revealed key details about the upcoming Season 3 Episode 2 update, which is set to arrive on November 5, 2025. This update adds a new Descendant, Harris, plus a new Supermassive Receptor Dungeon, Ultimate Weapons, Trigger Modules, Ancestors Modules, and the introduction of a Trading System.

    In addition to the core gameplay additions,...
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  • Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake Released

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    • Published: 10-30-2025, 02:11 PM
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    Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake Released

    The Erdrick trilogy is now complete.

    In addition to last year's release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, today's release of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake brings a conclusion to the Erdrick trilogy. Today's release is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, and the Microsoft Store.

    As you can safely assume, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake includes full remakes of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest 2. These two games take place after the events...
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  • Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Are Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-29-2025, 06:54 PM
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    Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Are Live

    Plus a special Fortnite collab, Switch 2 controller, and more.

    Capcom just shared a bunch of Resident Evil Requiem related news today. First and foremost is word that pre-orders are now live for Resident Evil Requiem on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic. With today's pre-orders going live, Capcom also reconfirms that the official release is still set for February 27, 2026.

    The base version retails for $69.99 and comes with the "Apocalypse"...
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  • Hyperkin’s $50 Competitor Controller Brings Hall-Effect and Pro Features to Xbox and PC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-29-2025, 03:56 PM
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    Hyperkin’s $50 Competitor Controller Brings Hall-Effect and Pro Features to Xbox and PC

    Extra buttons, customization, and Hall-effect for $50? Yep.

    Hyperkin just announced that their premium gaming controller, The Competitor, is now shipping out across North America and select global territories. This controller, which somehow retails for just $49.99 comes packed with Hall-effect sensors in the sticks and triggers, swappable thumbsticks, and dual programmable back buttons. The Competitor's price brings it well under the MSRP cost of first-party controller offerings...
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    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...
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