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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 Increases Price on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Changes Tier Names, and Adds New Benefits

    At this point, it's almost as if Microsoft wants the Xbox brand to fail.

    Microsoft is raising prices once again. On September 19, 2025, the company announced price increases for their lineup of Xbox Series hardware. Today, the company announced yet another substantial price increase for Game Pass subscriptions. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will go from $19.99 per month all the way to $29.99 per month. In an attempt to soften this financial blow, Microsoft announced that Ubisoft+ Classics an...
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  • BrokenLore: Don't Lie Announced

    BrokenLore: Don't Lie Announced

    More psychological horrors are coming with a new BrokenLore game.

    The next "chilling" chapter in the BrokenLore franchise was announced this week during the special Tokyo Game Show version of the PC Gamer Show. BrokenLore: Don't Lie will continue to chill fans on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 with all-new psychological horror thrills.

    This next chapter is coming to you from publisher Wired Productions and Serafini Productions. This is a new partnership...
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  • Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Aims for Unprecedented Authenticity with Royal Armouries Partnership

    Expect more authentic weaponry in Vietnam.

    The brutal battlefields of Hell Let Loose are shifting to the dense jungles of Southeast Asia. In 2026, the franchise continues with Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. This release will plunge players into one of the most iconic and foolish (at least for the US) conflicts of the 20th century. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam aims to further its goal of historical accuracy by teaming up with the Royal Armouries.

    Publisher Team17 and developer Expression...
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  • Nvidia Game Ready Driver (581.42) Released for Battlefield 6 and FBC: Firebreak

    Game Ready for the best day one experience.

    Nvidia released a new Game Ready driver for their lineup of PC graphics cards. This new driver, 581.42, includes support for DLSS 4 technology in Battlefield 6 as well as the latest update for FBC: Firebreak. This update also includes a few fixes for a few titles such as Battlefield 2042, Forza Horizon 4, and Planet Coaster 2. This update also fixes a couple of issues with Adobe products. Sadly, the open issues mentioned in this new d...
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  • Dying Light: The Beast Hotfix 1.2.3 Makes the Undead Less Grabby

    Dying Light: The Beast Hotfix 1.2.3 Makes the Undead Less Grabby

    Still no raytracing though.

    Another hotfix update for Dying Light: The Beast was rolled out to players today. Hotfix 1.2.3 is focused on fixing a few quest issues, addressing some performance woes, and making Biters a little less grabby.

    For PlayStation 5 players, there is a specific fix for some graphical glitches when using HDR.

    What isn't included in this update is the return of raytracing. The graphical feature was promoted heavily ahead of the release...
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  • Battlefield 6 Season 1 Roadmap: A Three-Phase Assault of New Content

    Battlefield 6 Season 1 Roadmap: A Three-Phase Assault of New Content

    Season 1 begins a few weeks after the game's release.

    Battlefield Studios and the newly acquired Electronic Arts have officially unveiled the roadmap for Battlefield 6's inaugural season. It's a season packed with a three-phase content drop that will keep players on the front lines through the end of the year. Season 1, kicking off on October 28th, will introduce a host of new maps, modes, weapons, and even a limited-time event. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in the first s...
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  • Silent Hill f Sells Over 1 Million Copies in First 24 Hours

    Silent Hill f Sells Over 1 Million Copies in First 24 Hours

    The Silent Hill thirst is real.

    The first original Silent Hill release in years seems to be a bit of a hit with Konami announcing that 1 million copies of the game were sold in the first 24 hours of the game's official release date. Ignoring the two days of advanced-access for Deluxe owners, Silent Hill f officially came out on September 25th for PlayStation 5. By September 26th, the one million sold milestone was reached.

    Silent Hill f is the first fully original Silent...
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  • Shirley Curry the Skyrim Grandma is Retiring - "I'm Not Having Fun Anymore"

    Shirley Curry the Skyrim Grandma is Retiring - "I'm Not Having Fun Anymore"

    No more Skyrim from the Skyrim Grandma.

    Shirley Curry, otherwise known as Skyrim Grandma, says that she will no longer upload anymore Skyrim videos to her YouTube channel. Her retirement from uploading gaming content comes after roughly a decade of regular uploads and even one prior attempt at retiring from Skyrim uploads about a year prior.

    As Curry nears 90 years old, she says basically that she's just tired of it all. "This has come to this because I'll soon...
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  • Steam Autumn Sale is Live

    Steam Autumn Sale is Live

    The leaves are falling and so are these prices!

    The annual Steam Autumn Sale is now live. Where? On Steam, of course. The annual seasonal sale is actually starting a couple of months earlier than normal. This is presumably being moved to give a bit more breathing room between this sale and the annual Steam Winter Sale, which typically kicks off around mid-December.

    There are a lot of games with discounted prices during the sale. I am guessing there are at least like...
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  • Electronic Arts Sold to Controversial Investors for $55 Billion

    Electronic Arts Sold to Controversial Investors for $55 Billion

    In case you were wondering what to think: No, this probably isn't good.

    It's official: Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired by an investor consortium for the sum of $55 billion. The all-cash transaction, the largest of its kind in history, will see EA becoming a privately held company as part of a leveraged buyout from Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.

    The terms of the agreement say that EA shareholders...
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  • Electronic Arts Nears $50B Buyout Backed by Kushner, Saudi PIF, and Silver Lake

    Yikes.

    Electronic Arts is almost about to make the jump to being a private company in a deal that could be worth upwards of $50 billion. Reports today from The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times say that a deal announcement is imminent and could be made as early as next week.

    Anonymous sources speaking with these outlets say that Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners are all interested in investing in Electronic...
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  • Bendy and the Dark Revival Gets Physical Release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch

    Physical media is still alive and well.

    A physical release of the popular and rather successful horror game, Bendy and the Dark Revival, is now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The digital release of the game already took place this past summer.

    PlayStation 5 and Switch players will get the full game included with their purchase. You can purchase the physical release through Silver Lining Direct. In doing so, you will also get an exclusive pin (while...
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  • Dragon Shield Forges Alliance with Wizards of the Coast for Official Magic: The Gathering Accessories

    I sell Magic and Magic accessories.

    Trading card game enthusiasts will be happy to hear that Dragon Shield is officially teaming up with Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division to create a new line of licensed accessories for the world-renowned TCG, Magic: The Gathering (MTG). For years, Dragon Shield has been a go-to brand for TCG players worldwide, establishing a reputation for manufacturing some of the highest-quality and most durable card sleeves and accessories on the mark...
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  • Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater 'Fox Hunt' Multiplayer Has a Release Date

    Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater 'Fox Hunt' Multiplayer Has a Release Date

    The multiplayer component has a release date.

    Konami shared today that the "Fox Hunt" multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater will release on October 30th. Fox Hunt will arrive as part of a free update and will be available across all platforms, but will not feature cross-play between platforms. ...
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  • Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser to Retire; Devon Pritchard Named Successor

    So long, Doug Bowser.

    Nintendo of America (NOA) announced today that Doug Bowser will retire as the company's president and chief operating officer on December 31, 2025. Replacing him will be Devon Pritchard, "a 19-year veteran of the video game industry and long-standing member of the NOA leadership team." Pritchard will also join the NOA board of directors and become an executive officer at Nintendo.

    In addition to this move, Satoru Shibata will join NOA...
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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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