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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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  • 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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  • World of Warcraft: Legion Remix Has Been Released

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    • Published: 10-08-2025, 02:03 PM
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    World of Warcraft: Legion Remix Has Been Released

    They're gonna take you back to the past...

    World of Warcraft: Legion Remix is now live. You can once again experience the events of the Legion expansion from WoW but this time with some new twists.

    Legion Remix is a limited time seasonal event. Players can create a Timerunner using one of the original 12 Legion classes. From there, play through the entire Legion expansion at an accelerated pace from levels 10 to 80. Along the way, you will see and experience "some...
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  • Xbox Halts Game Pass Price Increase in Select Regions

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    • Published: 10-08-2025, 11:33 AM
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    Xbox Halts Game Pass Price Increase in Select Regions

    Mixed signals.

    A week ago on October 1st, Microsoft announced that the price of Game Pass Ultimate would increase to $30 per month. Now, it seems like that may not be the case. Well, it's not the case if you live in a handful of markets around the world where the price won't be going up, at least not yet.

    Microsoft now says that the 50% price increase will only impact new purchases and not any existing subscribers in regions such as Germany, Ireland, South Korea, Poland,...
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  • Metal: Hellsinger Developer The Outsiders Shut Down by Funcom

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    • Published: 10-07-2025, 06:31 PM
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    Metal: Hellsinger Developer The Outsiders Shut Down by Funcom

    The closure comes as Funcom had its biggest game launch ever.

    Funcom has announced the closure of The Outsiders, the Stockholm-based studio responsible for the critically acclaimed rhythm FPS, Metal: Hellsinger. The shutdown is a result of a wider restructuring and series of layoffs at Funcom, which acquired the studio in 2021.

    The news was confirmed by The Outsiders' founder, David Goldfarb via Bluesky, who expressed his disappointment while also highlighting the team's...
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  • Release Date Revealed for Potential Game of the Year - PowerWash Simulator 2

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    • Published: 10-07-2025, 04:55 PM
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    Release Date Revealed for Potential Game of the Year - PowerWash Simulator 2

    The world is absolutely filthy and it's up to you to clean it up.

    PowerWash Simulator 2 has an official release date. In a new trailer released today, FuturLab revealed that the potential game of the year will be released on October 23, 2025.

    At release, PowerWash Simulator 2 will have a suggested retail price of $24.99. It will be available through Steam, Epic Games, Windows Store, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Switch 2. Those who own the original PowerWash Simulator...
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  • Battlefield 6 Drops Final Launch Trailers Days Before October 10 Release

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    • Published: 10-07-2025, 02:44 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Drops Final Launch Trailers Days Before October 10 Release

    Get hype? Get more hype? Zac Efron? Hype? Hype.

    With the global launch of Battlefield 6 on October 10th just days away, developer DICE and publisher Electronic Arts are fueling the hype with two brand-new trailers released this week.

    For players eager to see more action, the studio has released the Official Launch Hype Trailer. This trailer is a cinematic showcase of the all-out warfare players can expect, highlighting intense gameplay, sprawling large-scale maps, and...
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  • Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.35 Live: Monster Hunter Crossover, New Deep Dungeon & More

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    • Published: 10-07-2025, 01:17 PM
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    Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.35 Live: Monster Hunter Crossover, New Deep Dungeon & More

    The Monster Hunter collab content is just a small part of today's full update.

    A massive wave of new content has arrived in Final Fantasy XIV Online today with the launch of the highly anticipated Patch 7.35. This significant update delivers a powerful combination for players: the thrilling Monster Hunter Wilds crossover event and a brand-new Deep Dungeon to conquer. Hunt or Be Hunted: The Monster Hunter Crossover ArrivesFirst revealed by FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida ...
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  • Battlefield Labs Testing Helped Shape a Huge Launch Day Update for Battlefield 6

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    • Published: 10-06-2025, 04:57 PM
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    Battlefield Labs Testing Helped Shape a Huge Launch Day Update for Battlefield 6

    Over 200 changes and fixes included.

    There will be a big launch day patch waiting for you when Battlefield 6 launches this Friday, October 10th. The update is said to include over 200 changes that are focused on things such as "bug fixes, balance improvements, and polish for release."

    While what Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts provided is not a comprehensive changelog, we were given a pretty good idea of what some of the major changes are. The full...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 Demo Available

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    • Published: 10-06-2025, 03:05 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 Demo Available

    Demos are so hot right now.

    A demo for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II was released today on Steam. This will give you a free taste of this turn-based tactical title from Kasedo Games and Bulwark Studios. You can pick up this demo right now on Steam.

    The demo includes the prologue of the full game. You will get to play as both Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necrons. ...
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  • Broken Sword 2 Gets the Reimagining Treatment in 2026

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    • Published: 10-06-2025, 01:29 PM
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    Broken Sword 2 Gets the Reimagining Treatment in 2026

    A 4K "faithful reimagining" of the classic adventure.

    Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged is a "faithful reimagining" of the second game from the Broken Sword adventure series. This release, for modern consoles and PC, follows the successful release of Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged in 2024.

    Along with this announcement, Revolution says they're launching a "coming soon" page for a Collector's Edition of the game...
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  • The Psychology of Combat and Casino Games

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 10-06-2025, 11:43 AM

    The Psychology of Combat and Casino Games

    Online casino games and fighting video games can appear like two entirely different worlds, but they have some underlying psychological triggers in common.

    Both shooting video games and online casino games delight millions of players the world over. Their popularity is as much in entertainment as in the new ways they engage the brain. Through the adrenaline boosts and the thinking ahead, the games tap the raw material of human nature that makes them really irresistible. Why Risk Keep...
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  • Gearbox Pushes Major Borderlands 4 Balance Update to Shake Up The Meta

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    • Published: 10-02-2025, 06:04 PM
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    Gearbox Pushes Major Borderlands 4 Balance Update to Shake Up The Meta

    Every character received various buffs, some more than others.

    The first major balance update for Borderlands 4 was released today from Gearbox. From the looks of things, every character class just got a slew of new buffs for many skills. That is, except for Harlowe. Harlowe just got two buffs compared to the laundry list of buffs made to every other character. Guess what character I'm playing as.

    In a blog post, Gearbox says that their goal is to "provide players...
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  • TCL Enters US Gaming Monitor Market with New QD-Mini LED Lineup

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    • Published: 10-02-2025, 05:01 PM
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    TCL Enters US Gaming Monitor Market with New QD-Mini LED Lineup

    Multiple QD-Mini LED monitors are on the horizon.

    TCL is ready to enter into the gaming monitor market in the United States in a big way. The company is already quite well-known in these parts for their gaming-focused televisions. I've used a TCL TV in my bedroom for a couple of years now and it's been quite nice across the board, from watching TV shows, movies, YouTube, and when I play games on my PlayStation 5.

    Now, TCL is primed to release several different QD-Mini...
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  • Aeons Echo RPG Adventure Now Free on Mobile and PC

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    • Published: 10-02-2025, 03:09 PM

    Aeons Echo RPG Adventure Now Free on Mobile and PC

    Gaming enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice as the highly anticipated RPG adventure, Aeons Echo, is now available for free across mobile and PC platforms. This immersive game blends cyberpunk aesthetics with Greek mythology to create a unique gaming experience. The Aeons Echo game offers players an opportunity to embark on an isekai adventure with strategic team-building elements and an engaging storyline that spans over 80 chapters.

    The Launch of Aeons EchoAeons Echo transport...
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  • Moonlighter 2 Early Access Release Delayed

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    • Published: 10-02-2025, 01:14 PM
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    Moonlighter 2 Early Access Release Delayed

    About a month longer to wait.

    Here's a quick one for those of you waiting for the Early Access release of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. The game's release into Steam Early Access has been pushed back slightly from October 23rd to its new release date of November 19th.

    The stated reason for the delay? October is just too full of big releases and Digital Sun wants to push the release into a more quiet release period for the industry. ...
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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%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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