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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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  • Cronos: The New Dawn Releases to Advance Access

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    • Published: 09-03-2025, 02:08 PM
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    Cronos: The New Dawn Releases to Advance Access

    The official launch trailer is also now available.

    If you plunked down the extra cash for the Deluxe version of Cronos: The New Dawn, you can play the game right now ahead of its "official" release on September 5th. The extra $10 cost brings that total to just $69.99, at least on Steam, which is the going base rate for most games these days anyway. The regular version, releasing in two days, is just $59.99 (again, at least through Steam).

    Cronos: The New Dawn...
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  • Dying Light: The Beast PC Requirements

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    • Published: 09-03-2025, 12:04 PM
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    Dying Light: The Beast PC Requirements

    Techland provides details for both desktop and laptop configurations.

    Dying Light: The Beast is out on September 19, 2025, which gives you about two weeks to make sure your computers are up to snuff enough to play it. Techland released a double dose of system requirements last night that includes not only the system requirements for desktop PCs but also for gaming laptops!

    First up, we have the system requirements for desktop PCs. The chart includes four tiers of requirements...
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  • More New Releases Get DLSS 4 Support

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    • Published: 09-02-2025, 03:43 PM
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    More New Releases Get DLSS 4 Support

    Plus updates to Indiana Jones and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

    Nvidia shares that several new titles are launching very soon with DLSS 4 support. Specifically, games like Cronos: The New Dawn and Hell is Us will get DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support this week.

    In addition, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants will have DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support. An update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 also just added DLSS 4 with Multi...
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  • PAX West 2026 Dates Announced

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    • Published: 09-02-2025, 02:24 PM
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    PAX West 2026 Dates Announced

    The date shouldn't be too surprising.

    At the conclusion of PAX West 2025, ReedPop and Penny Arcade announced the dates in which the 2026 event will take place. Unsurprisingly, the 2026 dates once again align with the Labor Day holiday weekend here in the States.

    PAX West 2026 will run from Friday, September 4, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026. Next year's event will once again return to the Seattle Convention Center in Washington state. ...
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  • 007 First Light State of Play Deep Dive on September 3

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    • Published: 09-01-2025, 03:05 PM
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    007 First Light State of Play Deep Dive on September 3

    Start preparing those shaken martinis now.

    IO Interactive and Sony are hosting a special PlayStation State of Play on September 3rd. At 11 AM PT, a 30-minute long State of Play dedicated to 007 First Light will air on the interwebs. This will give you a deep dive on new gameplay and probably some story for IO Interactive's upcoming action-adventure title.

    The State of Play will air on PlayStation's official channels on both Twitch and YouTube. An embed of the YouTube...
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  • Kojima Productions Announces 10th Anniversary Preview Event

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-01-2025, 02:49 PM
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    Kojima Productions Announces 10th Anniversary Preview Event

    See what the studio is working on for the future.

    Kojima productions announced a special event that will be both a celebration of 10 years of Kojima Productions as well as a preview of games to come. The event is called Beyond the Strand and it will, naturally, be hosted by Hideo Kojima.

    Included in this event will be special guest appearances. As noted, it will also offer a "glimpse" into upcoming Kojima Productions projects. Beyond the Strand will take place...
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  • Mortal Kombat 2 Film Delayed Until Summer 2026

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    • Published: 08-29-2025, 07:34 PM
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    Mortal Kombat 2 Film Delayed Until Summer 2026

    FINISH HIM! But like, not right now. Later.

    The second film in the Mortal Kombat film reboot has been delayed. Mortal Kombat 2 from director Simon McQuoid and starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, has been delayed until next summer.

    The report comes from Deadline. According to their scoop, Mortal Kombat 2 will not hit theaters until May 15, 2025. The film was originally expected to be released on October 24, 2025.

    The movie was pushed to May of next year because...
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  • Wolfhound New Trailer

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    • Published: 08-29-2025, 06:12 PM
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    Wolfhound New Trailer

    A Metroidvania set in a sci-fi version of World War II.

    A new gameplay trailer for Wolfhound was shared today during The MIX Fall Games Showcase. This new trailer gives you a taste of new gameplay features, enemies, and environments as players assume the role of Captain Chuck "WOLFHOUND" Rossetti.

    Wolfhound is a sci-fi World War II themed Metroidvania from Chasm and Bit Kid. This one is looking like a 2026 release on the Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. ...
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  • Yooka-Replaylee Releases on October 9th and Now Confirmed for Switch 2

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    • Published: 08-29-2025, 02:23 PM
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    Yooka-Replaylee Releases on October 9th and Now Confirmed for Switch 2

    The Switch 2 release was also just confirmed today.
    Yooka-Replaylee's release date has been set for October 9, 2025. This is the news today out of The MIX Fall Games Showcase where Platonic and PM Studios revealed the date for eager fans.

    No only will Yooka-Replaylee release on October 9th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but it is now also confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2. This self-described "love letter to golden age collectathon platformers" will...
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  • Dying Light: The Beast Devblog Part 1 - Torture and Suffering

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    • Published: 08-29-2025, 01:45 PM
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    Dying Light: The Beast Devblog Part 1 - Torture and Suffering

    See some of the hell Kyle Crane went through.

    In the lead up to the release of Dying Light: The Beast, the team at Techland is kicking off a new video series that will explore various areas of the game. The first release is a short trailer that "explores Kyle Crane's suffering and the tortures he was subjected to by The Baron."

    Today's new video is accompanied by a new developer blog, this one in text form. This new blog reveals how the team brought Kyle Crane...
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  • Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Released and Updated

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-28-2025, 03:21 PM
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    Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Released and Updated

    Konami released the first update for the game alongside the general release.

    Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater is officially available today. There were a couple of days this week where those that spent a bit of extra money already had access to the game but it's now available to everyone.

    Alongside today's release, Konami released the first update for the game. This update mainly addresses a few known crash issues that advanced access players, including myself, encountered...
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  • Battlefield 6 PC Features Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-28-2025, 02:41 PM
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    Battlefield 6 PC Features Trailer

    The PC version has features. A lot of them.

    Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios released a new PC focused trailer for Battlefield 6 today. This trailer provides a look at some of the PC specific features included with the game. Features such as 4K visuals, uncapped framerates, ultrawide support, and more are all included here.

    Battlefield Studios included over 600 customization options for the PC release. The trailer also mentions that familiar scaling technologies...
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  • Painkiller RTX Remix Wins $50,000 ModDB Contest

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    • Published: 08-28-2025, 02:02 PM
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    Painkiller RTX Remix Wins $50,000 ModDB Contest

    Other big entries include Unreal, Need for Speed: Underground, and Portal 2.

    Nvidia and ModDB recently held their RTX Remix Mod Contest, where mod makers competed for a slice of a $50,000 prize pool. This contest tasked mod makers to remaster classic PC titles with new RTX tech by using Nvidia RTX Remix.


    The competition saw a couple dozen entries but only four were able to claim some form of victory in this contest. Painkiller RTX Remix was the overall...
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  • EA Sports FC 26 Adds New Partners, Leagues, and Stadiums

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    • Published: 08-28-2025, 01:05 PM
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    EA Sports FC 26 Adds New Partners, Leagues, and Stadiums

    More places to play a bit of the ol' footy!

    Electronic Arts shared new details on EA Sports FC 26 today. These new details include new partners, leagues, and stadiums not present in last year's release.

    EA Sports FC 26 boasts it includes over 20,000 athletes across over 750 clubs and national teams, over 120 stadiums, and over 35 leagues. There will be over 300 "global football partners" in FC 26, and this includes both men's and women's football. There is...
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  • Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Year 2 Roadmap

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    • Published: 08-28-2025, 12:27 PM
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    Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Year 2 Roadmap

    It begins with the Anniversary Update in September.

    Starting with the release of the Anniversary Update on September 4th, the second year of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will officially begin. A roadmap of upcoming content was shared today by Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive. This roadmap includes another year of free gameplay content, a new Season Pass, and new cosmetics.

    There are currently six planned patches for this second year of content. These updates...
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