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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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  • Two New Previews for Dying Light: The Beast

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    • Published: 09-11-2025, 06:44 PM
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    Two New Previews for Dying Light: The Beast

    Like zombies, we're also back from the dead.

    Two new preview videos for Dying Light: The Beast were recently released. The first video in this series was all about the torture and suffering that the main player character, Kyle Crane, went through. The second video, I'm not really sure about because I may have missed that email when it was released. The third video, the one released today, is all about the zombies.

    I'm sure I'll find out what that second video was about...
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  • Acclaim Returns and Announces Nine New Games

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-10-2025, 06:49 PM
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    Acclaim Returns and Announces Nine New Games

    Featuring classics such as TossDown and Talaka.

    Acclaim shared its first ever Play Acclaim video today, showing off the first wave of titles that will mark the company's return to the gaming industry. Acclaim shared nine titles that blend "innovative gameplay with nostalgic flair."

    Those games include: Talaka, GRIDBeat!, Pixel Washer, TossDown, Hyper Yuki, Ground Zero Hero, Basketball Classic, The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest, and Katanaut. Basketball Classics...
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  • New Nvidia Driver 581.29 Released for Borderlands 4 and Dying Light: The Beast

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    • Published: 09-10-2025, 06:27 PM
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    New Nvidia Driver 581.29 Released for Borderlands 4 and Dying Light: The Beast

    A fix for Marvel Rivals was also implemented.

    Nvidia released the new Game Ready Driver 581.29 today. This driver is the latest in their Game Ready Driver series and includes the latest Nvidia technology support for games such as Borderlands 4 and Dying Light: The Beast.

    Also included in this update is a fix for Marvel Rivals that was introduced with the 581.xx driver series. This fix is said to address an issue where players were experiencing lower than expected performance...
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  • Battlefield Labs is Now Testing New Battle Royale Mode for Battlefield 6

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-10-2025, 05:54 PM
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    Battlefield Labs is Now Testing New Battle Royale Mode for Battlefield 6

    Maybe third time's the charm.

    Battlefield 6's competitive multiplayer won't be the only online experience this fall. A Battle Royale mode is also coming and today, those who have been approved for Battlefield Labs will get the first taste of the action.

    The latest blog post from Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios say that Battle Royale is "built on Battlefield's unique DNA." The team, rather teams, plan to use the feedback from players in Battlefield Labs...
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  • Nintendo Snags Patent for Summoning Characters and Having Them Fight for You

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    • Published: 09-10-2025, 04:27 PM
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    Nintendo Snags Patent for Summoning Characters and Having Them Fight for You

    In before Nintendo patents using a controller device with buttons to move on screen characters.

    Nintendo and The Pokémon Company obtained a United States Patent on summoning an in-game character and letting it fight another character. Gamesfray.com was one of the first to spot this new patent from Nintendo.

    On September 2, 2025, Nintendo was granted U.S. Patent No. 12,403,397 (PDF via Gamesfray). This patent was first applied for in March 2023 and was recently granted...
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  • Rooftop Camping on Operation Firestorm Will be Very Difficult in Battlefield 6

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    • Published: 09-09-2025, 06:52 PM
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    Rooftop Camping on Operation Firestorm Will be Very Difficult in Battlefield 6

    Good luck camping on rooftops when there aren't any.

    Operation Firestorm will be one of the classic Battlefield multiplayer maps that will also be available in Battlefield 6. Even ahead of release, players were already worrying about just how bad the camping would be in places like rooftops and even atop the towers. Thanks to the release of more leaked footage from Battlefield Labs, we now know that Electronic Arts thought about these issues. When it comes to the towers, there is no...
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  • EA Reveals New Sobek City for Battlefield 6 as Leakers Share Gameplay

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    • Published: 09-09-2025, 06:22 PM
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    EA Reveals New Sobek City for Battlefield 6 as Leakers Share Gameplay

    A tiny official glimpse at this new multiplayer map. Another trickle of Battlefield 6 multiplayer information came out today from Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios. On social media, Battlefield shared a small look at multiplayer map, New Sobek City. As part of the reveal, the image shows what an area of the map looks like after it was thoroughly destroyed. Another section of the image shows a still from what looks to be gameplay, with a line of vehicles, an explosion, and a helicopter that i...
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  • How to Use the Battlefield 6 Sledgehammer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-09-2025, 05:57 PM
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    How to Use the Battlefield 6 Sledgehammer

    Tap, tap, BOOM.

    Recently, Electronic Arts shared a look at how the Assault Ladder works in Battlefield 6. They shared how you can use Assault Ladders to climb to out of reach locations or as an elevated platform on its own. Today, EA shares a look at the Sledgehammer for Battlefield 6. The Sledgehammer, as you may already assume, will be useful for demolishing buildings and creating new pathways by taking out walls. Sledgehammers will also be quite useful for damaging vehicles. E...
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  • Battlefield 6 Single Player Campaign Showcase at Tokyo Game Show

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    • Published: 09-09-2025, 05:32 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Single Player Campaign Showcase at Tokyo Game Show

    A one hour showcase for the campaign.

    According to the official schedule for the Tokyo Game Show 2025, Electronic Arts is sett to have a special live showcase for the Battlefield 6 single player campaign. This showcase will take place on September 26th from 1 PM until 2 PM local time in Tokyo (midnight ET). This showcase will include a lengthy look at Battlefield 6's single player campaign and will be hosted by lead developers Philippe Ducharme and Roman Campos-Oriola. The English...
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  • Star Wars Comes to Destiny 2 in Latest Renegades Reveal

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-09-2025, 03:31 PM
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    Star Wars Comes to Destiny 2 in Latest Renegades Reveal

    Maybe this will pull some players back.

    Destiny 2's upcoming expansion, Renegades, was given a spotlight by Bungie today. This new content, expected to be out on December 2, 2025, will bring in a lot of Star Wars inspired content.

    Specifically, Renegades will merge "Destiny's distinctive storytelling and gameplay with themes and elements drawn from the iconic sci-fi franchise." In Renegades, "Guardians will experience becoming part of a crew of underdogs...
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  • Helldivers 2 Devs Are Now Prioritizing Reducing the Install Size on PC

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    • Published: 09-08-2025, 06:27 PM
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    Helldivers 2 Devs Are Now Prioritizing Reducing the Install Size on PC

    Giving Call of Duty a run for its money.

    Helldivers 2 on PC has ballooned to some rather sizable proportions. If you were to install the game right now, your install would take up just over 141GB on your drive. Those playing on either PlayStation 5 or the newly released Xbox Series X|S version see install sizes nearer to 35GB. With the size growing with every new update, PC players started to raise their concerns.

    On the official Helldivers 2 Discord, the developers...
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  • Battlefield 6 Leak Shows Return of Battlefield 1 Mud Buildup Feature

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-08-2025, 01:36 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Leak Shows Return of Battlefield 1 Mud Buildup Feature

    War is messy.

    In Battlefield 1, there was an immersive feature that you may not have really thought much about. When crawling through trenches and across the muddy terrain, your weapons would start to accumulate a thick layer of muck and grime. It had no actual gameplay impact but it was certainly a neat little touch that helped to make the player feel more immersed in the game.

    This mud buildup feature was sadly absent from Battlefield 2042. Of course, there were a lot...
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  • We Could Have Had a Call of Duty Film Directed by Steven Spielberg

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    • Published: 09-05-2025, 06:12 PM
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    We Could Have Had a Call of Duty Film Directed by Steven Spielberg

    But Activision got cold feet.

    Oh, what could have been. Paramount and Activision are currently working together to create a film based off of the popular Call of Duty franchise. There is no word on who will direct the film, nor who will star in it, nor even if it will follow the plot of any of the games or be its own thing.

    Now we're learning that prior to the deal being made with Paramount, Activision was allegedly in talks with direct Steven Spielberg for a Call of...
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  • Battlefield 6 Devs Explain How Ladders Work

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    • Published: 09-05-2025, 05:17 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Devs Explain How Ladders Work

    Ladders are in Battlefield 6 and this is how they work.

    The Assault Ladder is one of many tools that players will have available to use in Battlefield 6. A few details about this Assault class specific tool were shared by the official Battlefield team on social media. As you can safely assume, the Assault Ladder will allow players and squadmates to access higher ledges and areas that you just can't reach with a typical jump. Not only can ladders help you reach new highs, but it...
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  • Life is Strange Show Announced by Amazon Prime Video

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    • Published: 09-05-2025, 04:38 PM
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    Life is Strange Show Announced by Amazon Prime Video

    How many times will "hella" be said?

    A Life is Strange TV series is confirmed to be at a very early stage of production via Amazon Prime Video. This will bring the world of Life is Strange, one of them at least, to Prime Video subscribers in the future. The show is being written by Charlie Covell. Covell will also serve as executive producer and showrunner.

    Covell is best known for their writing work on The End of the F***ing World. According to Variety, Covell...
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