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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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  • 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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  • Steam Third-Person Shooter Fest Next Week

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-21-2025, 01:10 PM
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    Steam Third-Person Shooter Fest Next Week

    I’m going to need those TPS reports… ASAP.

    Valve passed along word that the Steam TPS Fest begins August 25 at 10 AM PT. For those not in the know, TPS stands for third-person shooter. So it's a Fest for all games that are in the third-person shooter genre.

    Oh...

    Oh, damn it all. Valve had the same idea I did.

    As part of their press release about this, Valve also made an Office Space reference, which I'm only now seeing as I write this up. Yeah,...
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  • DirectX 12 Ultimate Update Aims to Address Game Stutters

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 07:23 PM
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    DirectX 12 Ultimate Update Aims to Address Game Stutters

    Because Unreal Engine 5 still goes brrr----rrr-rr--rrrrr-rr----r.

    Microsoft announced this week that they are working on a new update for DirectX 12 Ultimate that they hope will reduce load times and shader-related stuttering in games. They call it "advanced shader delivery" and they claim it "addresses one of the most frustrating challenges for PC gamers today." That being long load times and "disruptive stuttering during a game's first launch." ...
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  • Halloween Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 06:14 PM
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    Halloween Announced

    Yeah, it's on October 31st, same as every year. Oh, and there's a game too.

    IllFonic and Gun Interactive announced a new Halloween game during gamescom. This game will feature both a single player story mode and asymmetrical multiplayer. It's aiming for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic, and Steam. It's very early in development right now.

    Yes, you do play as Michael Myers, even in the single player component. It's billed as a "one-versus-many stealth horror experience." ...
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  • Bubsy 4D Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 05:44 PM
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    Bubsy 4D Announced

    Ok, but why?

    Bubsy, the bobcat that Accolade tried really hard to turn into a mascot of sorts, is back. In what will technically be his 7th mainline outing (excluding Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection), Bubsy 4D will again be like Bubsy's most notorious outing, Bubsy 3D, and will be a 3D platformer.

    Bubsy 4D is in development from Fabraz and will be published by Atari for the Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows.
    ...
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  • World of Warcraft Midnight Revealed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 02:43 PM
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    World of Warcraft Midnight Revealed

    A new cinematic reveal from gamescom.

    Blizzard shared a reveal for World of Warcraft's second Worldsoul Saga, Midnight, at gamescom this week. This new expansion will explore the conflict between Light and Void that threatens to devour Azeroth.

    Various editions are available for pre-order right now through Battle.net. ...
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  • Silent Hill f gamescom Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 01:46 PM
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    Silent Hill f gamescom Trailer

    Introducing the English voice cast.

    Konami shared a new trailer for Silent Hill f at gamescom this week. The new trailer focuses on the game's story, gameplay, and introduces the English voice-acting cast.

    Silent Hill f is out on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic, Windows Store, and Steam. ...
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  • Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 01:27 PM
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    Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Announced

    This tactical FPS moves on to a new war.

    Hell Let Loose: Vietnam w2as just announced today. This is a sequel to the 2021 tactical first-person multiplayer shooter, Hell Let Loose. Use teamwork, tactics, strategy, and communication to work together with your squad and team.

    Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is out in 2026 for PlayStation, Xbox, Epic, and Steam.

    Hell Let Loose: Vietnam still seems to be a little ways away from release. The teams at Team17 and Expression...
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  • Do Pro Gamers Really Need High-End Mousepads? A Look at Performance vs. Marketing

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 12:48 PM

    Do Pro Gamers Really Need High-End Mousepads? A Look at Performance vs. Marketing

    When you picture a pro gamer’s setup, you probably think of ultra-wide monitors, mechanical keyboards, and a mouse with more buttons than a cockpit. But in almost every esports arena photo, there’s one accessory that quietly makes the cut: the mousepad. Some are plain cloth mats, others are massive desk-sized surfaces with bright logos or RGB lighting. It raises a real question: are high-end gaming mousepads truly necessary for peak performance, or are they just another piece of overhype...
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  • PlayStation 5 Price Increase Hits U.S. Tomorrow

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-20-2025, 12:42 PM
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    PlayStation 5 Price Increase Hits U.S. Tomorrow

    It was bound to happen.

    Prices for the PlayStation 5 hardware lineup will increase on August 21, 2025 in the United States. If you want to get a "cheap" PlayStation 5, you should go out literally right now to pick one up before the price increase takes effect.

    Sony says that they "continue to navigate a challenging economic environment." This is due, in no small part, to the ever ongoing tariff wars going on between our dipshit leaders here in the...
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  • Toxic Commando Gameplay Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-19-2025, 05:26 PM
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    Toxic Commando Gameplay Trailer

    Four. Player. Co-op.

    Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment shared a look at John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. You and up to three additional friends will team up for some brutal action against "hordes of creepy things."

    Look for this one to release in early 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic, and Steam. ...
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  • Final Fantasy 14 Collaborates with Monster Hunter Wilds

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    • Published: 08-19-2025, 04:15 PM
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    Final Fantasy 14 Collaborates with Monster Hunter Wilds

    Content for you. Content for me.

    Square Enix and Capcom are collaborating for crossover content between both Final Fantasy 14 and Monster Hunter Wilds. At gamescom, Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida came out with Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto to announce the collaboration.

    In early October 2025, the Guardian Arkveld comes to Final Fantasy 14. In late September 2025 Omega Planetes and other Final Fantasy creatures arrive in Monster Hunter...
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  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Order of the Giants DLC Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-19-2025, 03:43 PM
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    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Order of the Giants DLC Trailer

    The game is also coming to Switch 2.

    MachineGames had a double announcement today at gamescom. First, they showed off a new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of the Giants DLC.

    This DLC will release on September 4th. Players will "dive beneath the bustling city of Rome(...) to uncover the dark secrets of the Nephilim Order."

    In addition, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was announced for the Switch 2. No footage from that...
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  • Road Kings Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-19-2025, 03:21 PM
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    Road Kings Announced

    Pedal to the metal, hope I don't run out of luck.

    Road Kings is a "next-gen truck simulation game" that is coming from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment. You will take control of 40-tons on wheels as you deliver goods across the southern United States.

    Road Kings is out in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. ...
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  • Nvidia Adds RTX 5080 GPUs to GeForce NOW

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-18-2025, 11:53 PM
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    Nvidia Adds RTX 5080 GPUs to GeForce NOW

    The highest tier of streaming is now on the second most powerful GPU.

    This week, Nvidia announced that they are bringing their Blackwell architecture to their GeForce NOW cloud streaming platform. The RTX 5080 will replace the RTX 4080 cards that previously powered the top tier of GeForce NOW subscriptions, with the upgrade planned to take place in September.

    This now means that those in the top tier of NOW subscribers will get access to DLSS 4 tech with multi-frame...
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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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