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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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  • More Layoffs at Crystal Dynamics

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    • Published: 08-27-2025, 03:34 PM
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    More Layoffs at Crystal Dynamics

    The second round in 2025.

    For the second time this year alone, Crystal Dynamics announced that they are laying off staff. In late March 2025, Crystal Dynamics laid off 17 team members. Today, several more members of Crystal Dynamics were laid off.

    The announcement of the latest layoffs were made via the official Crystal Dynamics account on LinkedIn. Unliked the layoffs made in March, there was no firm number on how many were let go today. They only say that they had...
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  • Silent Hill f Story Trailer from gamescom

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-27-2025, 02:28 PM
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    Silent Hill f Story Trailer from gamescom

    A new look at Silent Hill f that surely won't draw comparisons to Souls-like games.

    Last week at gamescom, Konami shared a new story focused trailer for Silent Hill f. Yes, this is another one where I'm just getting the press release now despite gamescom having already been done with for a few days. It's also possible that I already posted this last week but I just don't remember.

    This trailer first aired during Opening Night Live and offers a first look at the mysterious...
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  • Black Ops 6 Cosmetics Won't Carry Over to Black Ops 7

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-26-2025, 06:18 PM
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    Black Ops 6 Cosmetics Won't Carry Over to Black Ops 7

    Cosmetics in Black Ops 7 will be "crafted to fit the Black Ops identity."

    All that money you spent on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 cosmetics won't matter when Black Ops 7 is released on November 14, 2025. In a new blog post, Activision says that they "hear the feedback" when it comes to cosmetics in recent Call of Duty titles.

    They say that they want "to deliver a better balance towards the immersive, core Call of Duty experience."
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  • Play Acclaim Showcase Dated for September 10th

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    • Published: 08-26-2025, 04:46 PM
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    Play Acclaim Showcase Dated for September 10th

    We still don't know just WTF they'll be showing.

    On August 22nd, Acclaim suggested to "stay tuned" for some upcoming news. Today, they announced a special Play Acclaim showcase for September 10th.

    The Play Acclaim showcase will air on Acclaim's YouTube channel at 2:30 PM ET on the 10th. A teaser trailer accompanied today's showcase announcement. In it, you might catch a few glimpses of what Acclaim seems to be bringing back to life. ...
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  • skate. Early Access Release Date Set for September 16

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    • Published: 08-26-2025, 02:59 PM
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    skate. Early Access Release Date Set for September 16

    This will be a free-to-download release.

    Electronic Arts and Full Circle are ready to release skate. into Early Access. This release of the skateboarding franchise will hit Early Access on September 16 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic, and EA app.

    skate. will be free-to-download and include cross-platform and cross-progression.

    skate. is built on the Frostbite Engine and retains the Flick-It System that fans are familiar...
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  • Yooka-Replaylee gamescom Teaser Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-26-2025, 01:44 PM
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    Yooka-Replaylee gamescom Teaser Trailer

    Hey, they only sent out the press release today.

    Though gamescom has come and gone, I'm still getting a few emails about some new reveals that were made last week. For instance, a new teaser trailer was shared for Yooka-Replaylee that just showed up in my inbox today.

    This new trailer is just 30 seconds long but is quickly shows off new levels, platforming, and some shiny collectibles.

    Expect to see more at The MIX Fall Showcase at 9 AM PT on Friday, August...
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  • The Division 2: Survivors Announced

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    • Published: 08-25-2025, 06:55 PM
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    The Division 2: Survivors Announced

    Seems to be some new DLC.

    Last week during gamescom, Ubisoft announced some future plans for The Division 2 as it enters into its 10th year of somehow still kicking. The new DLC is called Survivors and it will "bring an updated take on the survival extraction experience to The Division 2."

    Development on this new content is still in a very early stage. Magnus Jansén is Survivors' creative director and he's been with the franchise since the early days of the first...
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  • Pizza Bandit Released to Early Access

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    • Published: 08-25-2025, 05:28 PM
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    Pizza Bandit Released to Early Access

    Dough you have what it takes to open the pizza place of your dreams?

    The ex-mercenary, Malik, has a dream of opening the "galaxy's greatest pizza joint." In order to do so, you will travel across eras, take on plenty of dangerous foes, and toss some pizza dough around.

    Pizza Bandit is a co-op focused action title where 1-4 players tackle missions. It bills itself as "Gears of War meets Overcooked." Right now, the Early Access includes "a full...
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  • Astroneer: Megatech DLC Announced

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    • Published: 08-25-2025, 02:02 PM
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    Astroneer: Megatech DLC Announced

    Big free and paid content update arriving in November.

    Astroneer: Megatech DLC was just announced today. Slated for release in November on PC and consoles, this paid DLC will be released a free content update available to everyone.

    Megatech is Astroneer's second paid DLC. Slated to be released at some point this November, Megatech will allow players to build massive Megastructure projects with a mix of old and new technologies. ...
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  • CloverPit Delayed Due to Silksong

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-22-2025, 06:57 PM
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    CloverPit Delayed Due to Silksong

    Plus two other Indies announce delays due to Silksong.

    The anticipated "roguelike nightmare slot machine game" called CloverPit, has been delayed. The delay pushes the game's release to September 26, 2025, and was done to avoid being consumed by the September 4th release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

    CloverPit was originally expected to release on September 3rd, but the teams at Panik Arcade and Future Friends Games made the choice to delay after Silksong's release...
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  • Acclaim Says to 'Stay Tuned'

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-22-2025, 11:14 AM
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    Acclaim Says to 'Stay Tuned'

    What could it possibly be?

    Acclaim says that there is big news coming soon and urges fans to "stay tuned." Their press release and accompanying video are quite light on information.

    They say that people should "get ready for the next era of gaming" with "new worlds, bold ideas, and the next wave of unforgettable games."

    We won't have too long to wait to see what this return of Acclaim entails. The video promises to deliver some...
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  • EA Boasts Battlefield 6 was 'Biggest Beta in Battlefield History'

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-21-2025, 05:25 PM
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    EA Boasts Battlefield 6 was 'Biggest Beta in Battlefield History'

    They talk about how it had the most players but don't actually give a number.

    The two beta weekends for Battlefield 6 have come and gone, which means it's time for an infographic. Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios made one such infographic, providing a lot of fun little stats about things that happened over the past couple of weekends.

    First up, they say that the recent beta (or betas) made this the biggest beta in Battlefield history. The infographic itself also...
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  • Justin Truman Replaces Pete Parsons as Head of Bungie

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-21-2025, 04:18 PM
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    Justin Truman Replaces Pete Parsons as Head of Bungie

    Parsons was with Bungie since the days of Halo.

    The CEO of Bungie, Pete Parsons, is leaving his position and the company after a 23 year run. Long-time Bungie staffer, Justin Truman, will take over for Parsons.

    Parsons joined Bungie in 2002 and was the executive producer on Halo 2. He took over as the CEO at Bungie in 2016 after Harold Ryan left. Parsons led the charge in Bungie's split from Activision in 2019. In the years that followed, the studio had a number of highs...
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  • Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date Set for September 4, 2025

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-21-2025, 03:08 PM
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    Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date Set for September 4, 2025

    Hope it meets everyone's inflated expectations.

    After what must have felt like forever, Hollow Knight fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, will be released on September 4, 2025.

    The release date was announced during a new two-minute long trailer from Team Cherry. The trailer not only included the release date but it also showed off new gameplay footage for the game. The trailer also shares that the game will feature graveyards,...
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  • Stalker 2 Releasing on PlayStation 5 on November 20th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-21-2025, 02:20 PM
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    Stalker 2 Releasing on PlayStation 5 on November 20th

    Will feature PS5 and Pro enhancements.

    On November 20, 2025, exactly one year after its release on PC and Xbox, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will get a release on PlayStation 5. This release will feature various PS5 exclusive features, mainly for the DualSense and PlayStation 5 Pro.

    All PlayStation 5 players of Stalker 2 will get DualSense features. These include adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, gyro aiming, Tempest 3D Audio, and use of the controller's speakers,...
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