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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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  • Second Battlefield 6 Beta Weekend is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-14-2025, 12:35 PM
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    Second Battlefield 6 Beta Weekend is Live

    Play from now through Sunday.

    The second Battlefield 6 open beta weekend is now live. This weekend is open to everyone, just like the second half of last weekend's beta. Battlefield Studios did make a few changes for this weekend's test and they shared what those changes are in a blog post that went up last night.

    First off, the team made some adjustments to playlists. This weekend will feature "more variety and choice" with playlists rotating between multiple...
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  • R-Type Delta HD Boosted Returns for a New Generation

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-13-2025, 04:38 PM
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    R-Type Delta HD Boosted Returns for a New Generation

    Will also be playable at gamescom and PAX West.

    On November 20, 2025, the classic shoot-em-up will return for an entirely fresh generation of gamers. Alright, older generations can also purchase and play this as well if they want.

    R-Type Delta HD Boosted will be released on November 20th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. If you cannot wait until November, you'll be able to get some hands on play with the game at both gamescom and PAX West 2025....
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  • PayPal Usage Blocked on Steam in All But Six Currencies

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-13-2025, 02:12 PM
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    PayPal Usage Blocked on Steam in All But Six Currencies

    Alternatives are being looked into.

    Purchasing items on Steam over the past month has been a bit hit or miss if you've tried to use PayPal. Valve has now shared a bit of information as to why PayPal has been a real pain in the ass to use through Steam recently.

    According to Valve's support page, the "acquiring bank for payment transactions in certain currencies" had immediately terminated the processing of any transactions related to Steam. This began in early...
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  • PUBG to End Support for Last-Gen Consoles in Nvoember

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-13-2025, 12:01 PM
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    PUBG to End Support for Last-Gen Consoles in Nvoember

    Farewell PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

    Starting on November 13, 2025, the PUBG teams will stop supporting the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the battle royale. The teams will instead focus on only the current-gen versions of the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    As part of today's announcement, the teams say that this "is a necessary step" that will give players on current consoles "more stable gameplay" and more seamless experiences...
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  • New Nvidia GPU Driver 580.97; DLSS 4 Support for Hellblade 2 Enhanced and GTA 5 Enhanced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-12-2025, 03:44 PM
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    New Nvidia GPU Driver 580.97; DLSS 4 Support for Hellblade 2 Enhanced and GTA 5 Enhanced

    The driver update is a rather minor one.

    Nvidia released a new driver update today, 580.97, for their PC GPUs. Coming rather quickly on the heels of the 580.88 driver that came out, this new driver update actually includes no fixes for any specific games. It does, however offer support for DLSS 4 in games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced and Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced.

    The DLSS 4 support in these games also includes Multi Frame Generation support for those with...
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  • Helldivers 2 Teases the Most Obvious Crossover Ever

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-12-2025, 12:44 PM
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    Helldivers 2 Teases the Most Obvious Crossover Ever

    You know the music, time to dance.

    Already a massive success on PlayStation 5 and PC, Helldivers 2 will deploy on Xbox Series X|S on August 26th. This will be the first Sony published title to appear on the Xbox platform. If you believed that honor belonged to MLB The Show, you would be mistaken. MLB The Show, while developed by Sony studios, was actually published by MLB Advanced Media on non-PlayStation platforms.

    Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead, just released...
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  • New Biome and Items Added in Peak's First Major Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-11-2025, 04:39 PM
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    New Biome and Items Added in Peak's First Major Update

    Get ready to overcome the new mesa biome.

    The first major update for Peak was released and with it comes a new biome, new items, and new badges.

    The new biome, The Mesa, will replace the Alpine biome and will show up in every run through next week. After that week is done and over with, Alpine and Mesa will rotate on a regular basis.

    There are also 10 new badges to collect. Some of these new badges also come with some new cosmetics that you can customize...
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  • Battlefield Devs 6 Looking Into 'Unexpectedly Fast' Time to Death

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-11-2025, 04:05 PM
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    Battlefield Devs 6 Looking Into 'Unexpectedly Fast' Time to Death

    If you encountered this, the devs want to see it.

    The Battlefield 6 open beta has come and gone, at least for the first weekend, but that doesn't mean the teams at Electronic Arts are taking a break. DICE developer Florian Le Bihan took to social media with requests from players to share video examples of "unexpectedly fast" time-to-death (TTD) encountered during the open beta.

    It seems like some players have reported experiencing a TTD that, to them, felt...
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  • Battlefield 6 Open Beta Now Open to All

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-09-2025, 02:43 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Open Beta Now Open to All

    That's like doubly open.

    The Battlefield 6 beta is now open to everyone. Over the past two days, those with early access beta keys and those that had signed up for Battlefield Labs, have been enjoying time in the Battlefield 6 beta.

    Now, it's your turn. Yes, you.

    The Battlefield 6 open beta is now truly open to everyone on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. On the PC side, you can download and play through Steam, Epic, or the EA app.

    I...
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  • Poll: Battlefield 6?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-08-2025, 02:23 PM
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    Poll: Battlefield 6?

    5
    Yea! :)
    100.00%
    5
    Nay! :(
    0%
    0

    The poll is expired.

    Is Battlefield back?

    The beta for Battlefield 6 is live. Some of you have probably already played a decent bit of it, while others may still be waiting for the first weekend to open up to everyone.

    Based on what you have no seen, played, read about, or heard: Is Battlefield 6 a "Yea!" or a "Nay!" from you? Basically, are you sold on the new Battlefield or not?
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  • Mafia: The Old Country Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-08-2025, 01:35 PM
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    Mafia: The Old Country Released

    "It's about family. - Dominic Toretto" - Bernardo Torrisi

    Mafia: The Old Country has officially been released by Hangar 13 and 2K. Now, this press release says that it came out today, which is August 8, 2025. However, I'm pretty sure it was out yesterday on the 7th for most of the world.

    Whatever the case is, Mafia: The Old World is officially out now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. This is the first new Mafia game since the 2016 release of Mafia...
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  • Heretic and Hexen Re-Released; Big Doom: The Dark Ages Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-07-2025, 05:36 PM
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    Heretic and Hexen Re-Released; Big Doom: The Dark Ages Update

    Free upgrades offered to previous owners.

    id Software, working with Nightdive Studios, just re-released Heretic + Hexen. Yep, it's a two-for-one special here with today's re-release, which includes improved performance for modern platforms, an enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult, cross-platform and local split-screen deathmatch, co-op, in-game mod support, and more.

    Those who already own Heretic or Hexen already will get free upgrades to the new versions. Plus,...
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  • Steam's 4X Fest Next Week

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-07-2025, 03:26 PM
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    Steam's 4X Fest Next Week

    Xplore, Xpand, Xplit, Xterminate, Xgonnagiveittoya.

    Next week, Steam's 4X Fest will begin. This new Fest kicks off on August 11th at 10 am PT and runs until the 18th also at 10 am PT.

    This Fest is for all games that include Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate gameplay mechanics. Those four are otherwise known as the "4X" genre. They're basically just strategy games, either turn-based or real-time.

    You will be able to find deals and sales,...
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to Require Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 Enabled

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-07-2025, 02:24 PM
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    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to Require Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 Enabled

    This is likely to become the new norm for future releases.

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will require PC players to enable both Secure Boot and utilize TPM 2.0 on their machines.

    The start of Season 5 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone will actually serve as the gradual lead-in to the requirements for Black Ops 7. In Season 5, both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 will be optional and will not be required to be enabled.

    If this news sounds familiar to you, that...
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  • Thousands Queued Up Already for Battlefield 6 Beta

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-06-2025, 06:53 PM
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    Thousands Queued Up Already for Battlefield 6 Beta

    The thirst is real.

    The beta for Battlefield 6 doesn't even start until 4 am (ET) on August 7th, but that hasn't stopped literally tens of thousands of people from launching the game and staring at what is essentially just a menu. IGN reported that one of their employees saw a queue when they launched the beta client on Steam.

    IGN's Jesse Gomez booted up the Battlefield 6 Open Beta on Steam. Upon doing so, they were presented with a message saying that the game servers...
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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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