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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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  • Assassin's Creed Lead Departs Ubisoft After Two Decades

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    • Published: 10-14-2025, 06:52 PM
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    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

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    • Published: 10-14-2025, 05:43 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-14-2025, 02:45 PM
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-13-2025, 05:23 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-13-2025, 03:48 PM
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    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

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    • Published: 10-10-2025, 02:35 PM
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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

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    • Published: 10-10-2025, 12:30 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-10-2025, 10:44 AM
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    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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  • Full Battlefield 6 Launch Day Patch Notes

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    • Published: 10-09-2025, 09:00 PM
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    Full Battlefield 6 Launch Day Patch Notes

    Grab a snack, because it's a long one.

    As promised, Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts released the full day one patch notes for Battlefield 6. The update is called Patch 1.0.1.0 and includes over 200 changes, adjustments, and fixes made in response to feedback from recent beta testing and Battlefield Labs testing.

    This update should be included in your pre-load download for the game on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S. Obviously, if you download Battlefield...
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  • Valve Deckard VR Headset: 2025 Release Date, Price & 'Steam Frame' Rumors

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    • Published: 10-09-2025, 05:53 PM
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    Valve Deckard VR Headset: 2025 Release Date, Price & 'Steam Frame' Rumors

    The long-awaited successor to the Index have just entered into mass production.
    For years, the virtual reality community has been buzzing with anticipation for a successor to Valve's popular 2019 Index headset (pictured above). Rumors have swirled around a project codenamed Valve Deckard, a next-generation device poised to redefine the VR landscape. Now, new reports and leaks suggest that the headset, potentially named "Steam Frame," is not only real but could be very close to release. Release ...
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  • Next Steam Next Fest Begins October 13th

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    • Published: 10-09-2025, 04:44 PM
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    Next Steam Next Fest Begins October 13th

    Maybe time to check out some upcoming VR titles...

    Valve shares that the next Steam Next Fest will ki9ck off on October 13, 2025 at 10 AM PT. The Steam Next Fest will offer a full week of free demos on a bunch of new and upcoming games that will let you try the titles with no risk.

    Valve released a new trailer to give a little teaser of what to expect from this October Fest (heh), so be sure to give the video a watch below.

    This Steam Next Fest will end...
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  • Battlefield 6 Reviews - Solid Multiplayer, Terrible Single Player Campaign

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-09-2025, 04:20 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Reviews - Solid Multiplayer, Terrible Single Player Campaign

    The multiplayer more than makes up for the "dull" campaign.

    The initial batch of reviews for Battlefield 6 indicate that yes, Battlefield is back! This is assuming you ignore the "short," "disappointing," and "dull" single player campaign. At least the multiplayer component seems to more than make up for the massively disappointing campaign.

    The average critical score on OpenCritic for Battlefield 6 is 84% with 92% of all critics...
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  • As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 5 Million Sold, Sandfall Interactive Teases a Free New Content Update

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    • Published: 10-09-2025, 03:01 PM
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    As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 5 Million Sold, Sandfall Interactive Teases a Free New Content Update

    A free update is coming as part of a thank you from the devs.

    Sandfall Interactive shares that their game, a little title called Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. This huge milestone was hit about five months after it was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, GOG, and Epic.

    The sales milestone is just one of a couple hit by Clair Obscur that Sandfall is sharing news about today. The soundtrack, composed by Lorien Testard,...
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  • Battlefield 6 Launching with Nvidia DLSS 4 Support; Battlefield 6 Final PC Requirements

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-08-2025, 05:34 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Launching with Nvidia DLSS 4 Support; Battlefield 6 Final PC Requirements

    There is also a special ARC Raiders RTX 50 Series bundle.

    Nvidia shared today that games such as Battlefield 6, Little Nightmares 3, and ARC Raiders will launch with DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. In addition, Nvidia announced that there is a new bundle that will net you a copy of ARC Raiders with the purchase of most RTX 50 Series GPUs or RTX 50 Series equipped laptops.

    The Battlefield 6 Game Ready Nvidia driver update was already released at the end of September....
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  • New "Blood Pact" Trailer for Painkiller Reboot

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    • Published: 10-08-2025, 04:13 PM
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    New "Blood Pact" Trailer for Painkiller Reboot

    Being stuck in Purgatory seems like a fun time.

    Saber Interactive's 3D Realms label just released a new trailer for the Anshar Studios developed Painkiller. As was the case with our previous coverage of Painkiller, this still remains an action-shooter that you can play either solo or with friends in co-op.

    Today's new gameplay trailer, entitled "Blood Pact," shares a look at the variety of demons, titans, and horrors that await you in Purgatory. It also shares...
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