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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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  • Microsoft Rolls Out Several More Copilot AI Additions to Windows 11

    Microsoft Rolls Out Several More Copilot AI Additions to Windows 11

    Where's that bubble pop when you need it?

    Microsoft is rolling out several artificial intelligence (AI) updates to Windows 11, specifically to enhance the functionality of its Copilot AI. These updates are trying to make Microsoft AI more appealing to users by having it automate some tasks, understand your speech, and connect to other services across different devices.

    The biggest new addition will now let Windows 11 users use Copilot by saying "Hey, Copilot."...
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  • Battlefield 6 Launch Smashes Franchise Records

    Battlefield 6 Launch Smashes Franchise Records

    Record sales, record matches, record viewership.

    In its first three days of availability, Battlefield 6 has already broken several franchise records. The game, which released on October 10, 2025, sold over 7 million copies in just its first three days. That is a new record for the entirety of the Battlefield franchise, which dates back to 1992 when the first title, Battlefield 1942, was released.

    That 7 million figure is certainly nothing to scoff at, but it's a far...
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  • Escape from Duckov Released

    Escape from Duckov Released

    An extraction shooter with ducks.

    Publisher Bilibili Game and developer Team Soda today announced the official launch of Escape From Duckov. The single-player extraction shooter is now available for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and for Mac on the Mac App Store.

    Building on the massive success of its demo, which became one of the most-played on Steam, Escape From Duckov waddles onto the scene with a unique premise. Players take on the role of a customizable...
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  • First Painkiller Developer Diary

    First Painkiller Developer Diary

    Get a behind the scenes look at the development of this new Painkiller.

    As the October 21st launch date for Painkiller looms ever closer, the teams at Anshar Studios and publisher 3d Realms aren't about to keep quiet. Instead, the studios have released another promotional video for Painkiller today.

    This latest video is the first developer diary, which takes you behind the scenes on the latest title. You'll see how the team "took inspiration from the series' roots...
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  • Halloween Season Is Here - For Many Players It's All Year Round: Why Are iGames Heavily Inspired By Spooky Horror Elements?

    Around the world, Halloween celebrations take place in many different styles. The types of celebrations vary greatly across different regions, from children picking and carving pumpkins to Mexico’s Day of the Dead, where festivals are held around the country. For many people, getting dressed up in scary costumes is a big part of the celebrations, and watching horror movies with friends is a popular way to mark the occasion. Around this time of year, you will usually see a raft of scary movie...
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  • The Outlast Trials Season 4 Unleashes PvP Invasion Mode This October

    The Outlast Trials Season 4 Unleashes PvP Invasion Mode This October

    Other new content is also coming in Season 4, not just PvP.

    Developer Red Barrels is set to inject a new level of terror into its co-op survival horror hit, The Outlast Trials. The studio has officially unveiled its upcoming Season 4 update, with the major highlight being a brand-new PvP game mode called Invasion Mode, which will launch on October 21, 2025. This update marks a significant addition to the game, allowing players to directly interfere with others' progress for the fir...
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  • C. Viper Joins Street Fighter 6 Today

    C. Viper Joins Street Fighter 6 Today

    What's the C stand for? Wrong answers only.

    Fighting legend C. Viper joins the Street Fighter 6 roster today. This crimson (oooh, that's what the C is for!) haired fighter is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.

    C. Viper first appeared in Street Fighter 4. She is an undercover CIA agent that has moved to taking a hands-on approach to "cleaning up the remnants of Shadaloo," a deadly criminal organization.

    You will be able to play...
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  • Assassin's Creed Lead Departs Ubisoft After Two Decades

    Assassin's Creed Lead Departs Ubisoft After Two Decades

    Côté had his "own expectations" about the future of the studio.

    One of the top leads on the Assassin's Creed franchise has left Ubisoft after a 20-year long run. Franchise vice president and executive producer Marc-Alexis Côté is no longer with Ubisoft, according to an internal memo obtained by IGN.

    The memo sent to staff says that Côté was offered a leadership role within Vantage Studios, the Ubisoft subsidiary that the studio is opening with Tencent. Côté...
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  • NASCAR 25 Released on Consoles

    NASCAR 25 Released on Consoles

    Around and around we go.

    The "foundation" for a new console gaming franchise from iRacing Studios and NASCAR is here. NASCAR 25 is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. You will get to race as your favorite NASCAR drivers around some of the sport's most famous race tracks.

    NASCAR 25 includes racers such as William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, and more. There are competitive online races and a "robust...
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  • New Nvidia Game Ready 581.57 GPU Driver Fixes Long Standing Steam Overlay Bug

    Game Ready for ARC Raiders, The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and more.

    If you ever ran into an issue where your monitor suddenly went black and your PC became unresponsive during or after a Steam game session, it may be time to update your Nvidia GPU drivers. The latest release, Game Ready Driver 581.57, includes a fix that led to stability issues for many PC players that used the Steam overlay.

    I personally ran into this issue several times...
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  • Gunnar Unveils New King Size Collection of Blue Light Blocking Glasses

    Gunnar Unveils New King Size Collection of Blue Light Blocking Glasses

    As someone with a big melon, these are welcome additions.

    Gunnar just announced a new "King Size Collection" of their blue light blocking glasses. There are three new frames available in the new King Size Collection for those with big heads that are in the market for new blue light blocking computer and gaming glasses.

    First up is the Mammoth. Starting at $49, these rectangular frames are said to be "lightweight yet unbreakable."

    [/L...
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  • Tons of Demos are Now Available in the Latest Steam Next Fest

    Tons of Demos are Now Available in the Latest Steam Next Fest

    Well twist my stem, there's a new Steam Next Fest underway!

    The October 2025 edition of the Steam Next Fest is now live. This means that for the next week, you will get to try out a ton of demos for games that are either newly released or aren't released fully just yet.

    The Steam Next Fest runs from now through to October 20th at 10 AM PT. As I mentioned before, maybe you'll want to check out some demos for virtual reality titles in case that Valve Deckard / Steam F...
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  • New Game+, New Cairo Outfit, and More Added to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

    The game is also on sale for a limited time.

    As part of MachineGames' 15th anniversary celebration this month, the team behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle just released a free content update for players. This update, aptly named the MachineGames Anniversary Update, adds in New Game+, a new outfit for Dr. Jones, and the ability to switch voice language.

    The new content drop is accompanied by a more general title update that includes a variety of fixes for both...
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  • Dreams of Another Released on PlayStation and PC

    Dreams of Another Released on PlayStation and PC

    Explore those dreams in the most American way possible: With guns.

    Q-Games released their latest PixelJunk title, Dreams of Another, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam. In Dreams of Another, you will progress through the thoughts, dreams, and regrets of two different protagonists: The Man in the Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier. During your adventures, you will use weapons to unveil the dream world around you.

    The new launch trailer for Dreams of Another will...
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  • Battlefield 6 Released

    Battlefield 6 Released

    It's here.

    Battlefield 6 has officially launched! The global release for the game is already seeing login queues nearing 500,000 players, proving that the thirst for a proper new Battlefield is very real.

    Official word from Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts is that Battlefield 6 "takes the fight to an unprecedented level, with brand new multiplayer modes, a thrilling blockbuster Single Player campaign, the return of Portal offering powerful creator tools,...
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    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...
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