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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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  • Console-Only Crossplay Mode Confirmed for Battlefield 6

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    • Published: 09-15-2025, 05:10 PM
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    Console-Only Crossplay Mode Confirmed for Battlefield 6

    For those that don't want to go against PC players.

    The Battlefield 6 teams at Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts say that there is a console-only crossplay mode in development. This mod will ensure that those who are playing Battlefield 6 on either PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will be able to play with and against each other without worrying about mingling with the PC players.

    In an interview with IGN, Battlefield 6 technical director Christian Buhl and senior...
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  • Capcom's Switch 2 Lineup Includes Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Mega Man Star Force

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    • Published: 09-14-2025, 01:03 PM
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    Capcom's Switch 2 Lineup Includes Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Mega Man Star Force

    The Resident Evil Requiem announcement includes a new trailer.

    Capcom shared a few announcements at this past week's Nintendo Direct. The company says that Resident Evil Requiem is coming to the Switch 2. It will actually be joined by Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil Village on February 27, 2026.

    The announcement was accompanied by a new story trailer that shared a new look at some of the horrors that await Grace Ashcroft as she investigates the Wrenwood Hotel....
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  • Nintendo Delights the Three People That Loved Virtual Boy by Bringing it Back for the Switch 2

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    • Published: 09-13-2025, 10:27 PM
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    Nintendo Delights the Three People That Loved Virtual Boy by Bringing it Back for the Switch 2

    Pick your poison: A $100 plastic dock or $25 cardboard.

    Nintendo made a huge announcement this past week during their latest Nintendo Direct: Virtual Boy games will be coming to the Switch 2 and original Switch. These titles will be available to play in all of their red and black (and only red and black) glory for those with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

    These Virtual Boy games will only be available to those in the United States and Canada. Also,...
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  • Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Launches February 5, 2026

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    • Published: 09-12-2025, 05:42 PM
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    Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Launches February 5, 2026

    Remake? Remaster? No, reimagined.

    Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined will be released on February 5, 2026 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Square Enix says that this release has been "lovingly reimagined with a hand-crafted aesthetic that makes the game feel like a living storybook."

    Pre-orders are open today, including an exclusive physical release. This physical release includes a physical...
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  • Borderlands 4 is Now Available but Performance Issues Top the Headlines

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    • Published: 09-12-2025, 02:13 PM
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    Borderlands 4 is Now Available but Performance Issues Top the Headlines

    Yes, it's an Unreal Engine 5 game, how did you guess?

    Borderlands 4 officially released today from 2K and Gearbox Software for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic, and Steam. Depending on where you live, the game actually came out yesterday at like noon, but we're just splitting hairs here.

    No matter how you slice it, Borderlands 4 is officially out now and you can go and start hunting for vaults, finding tons of weapons, and shooting almost as many enemies.
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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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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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  • 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%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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