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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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  • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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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  • Battlefield 6 Lead Producer Addresses a Tidal Wave of Player Feedback

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    • Published: 11-06-2025, 03:07 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Lead Producer Addresses a Tidal Wave of Player Feedback

    Vacation is over.

    David Sirland, the lead producer on Battlefield 6, is ready to get back to work after returning from a bit of a vacation. Sirland's first order of business was to take to Twitter (Nitter link) to ask the Battlefield 6 community one question: "What irks you with BF6 right now?" The post has already pulled in over three-quarters of a million views and over 2,500 replies. While there are no doubt a ton of fake views and replies made, a considerable amount of real fee...
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  • Battlefield 6 Update Just Made Many Challenges and Assignments So Much Easier to Complete

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    • Published: 11-05-2025, 04:32 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Update Just Made Many Challenges and Assignments So Much Easier to Complete

    This is just the first batch of changes.

    Electronic Arts and the teams at Battlefield Studios just made the first batch of changes that will make several Challenges and Assignments a hell of a lot easier to complete in Battlefield 6.

    There are over 90 adjustments made in this first batch. These first changes were made via a server-side update and are available to you right now. Additional changes will be made in future updates, both through client-side updates and server-side...
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  • NewsBits for November 5, 2025 - The Super Serious Edition

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    • Published: 11-05-2025, 03:51 PM
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    NewsBits for November 5, 2025 - The Super Serious Edition

    No funny business.

    It's been a little while since we had a NewsBits here and I figure we were about due. That, and I had a bunch of emails that I simply did not want to write numerous, separate stories for. This one will be a boring, by the numbers NewsBits. There will be no funny business here. No laughs. No guffaws. And there certainly won't be any cackles.

    New Releases and Demos

    • A new "bullet heaven" (think Vampire Survivors) was released today. It's called
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC System Requirements and Release Time

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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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  • 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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