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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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  • 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
    • 3 comments

    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
    • 3 comments

    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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  • EA Again Snubs PC with NHL 26 Reveal

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-06-2025, 05:37 PM
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    EA Again Snubs PC with NHL 26 Reveal

    It's been 17 years, EA. C'mon.

    Electronic Arts unveiled EA Sports NHL 26 with a release date set for September 12, 2025. Unsurprisingly, NHL 26 is only coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but not PC nor any Switch platform.

    It's a bit of a joke at this point really. Electronic Arts seems to be extremely weird about which sports franchises they bring to PC and which they don't. Madden? PGA Tour? Soccer? Yep, they're on PC. Then you have things like College Football,...
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  • Cooler Master is Selling a Limited Edition $3,100 PC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-06-2025, 02:38 PM
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    Cooler Master is Selling a Limited Edition $3,100 PC

    There will only be 100 of these made and sold.

    Cooler Master has decided to sell a limited edition pre-configured PC. They're calling this the "MasterFrame 360 Panorama S Limited Edition" and only 100 of them will be sold. The asking price for it is just $3,099.99 (they say it was originally $3,599.99).

    Aside from the rather silly name and insane price, the system at least includes some pretty nice hardware. Really, the only thing that I am surprised by is...
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  • World of Warcraft's Ghosts of K'aresh Update is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-05-2025, 05:38 PM
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    World of Warcraft's Ghosts of K'aresh Update is Live

    Big day for MMO updates.

    Blizzard has released the 11.2 update for World of Warcraft: The War Within. This update, Ghosts of K'aresh, is said to set the stage for what's to come and includes a bunch of new content.

    First, this update includes a new zone: K'aresh. This zone includes multiple fractured islands that show only hints of the lands' former glory where the Ethereals have worked to maintain some semblance of life. Also in this update is Tazavesh, the Veiled Market....
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  • Final Fantasy 14 Online 'The Promise of Tomorrow' is Out Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-05-2025, 04:59 PM
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    Final Fantasy 14 Online 'The Promise of Tomorrow' is Out Today

    Tomorrow comes.

    Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, is out today for Final Fantasy 14 Online. There are new main scenario quests, the next chapter for the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid, The Meso Terminal dungeon, The Wreath of Snakes Unreal difficulty trial, and more.

    More details on the 7.3 patch and 7.3x patch series can be found on the official Final Fantasy 14 website. ...
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  • Dying Light: The Beast is a Very Gory Game

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-05-2025, 04:28 PM
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    Dying Light: The Beast is a Very Gory Game

    This was probably to be expected, but still.

    The upcoming Dying Light: The Beast will be a very gory game. If you thought to yourself "well duh," then good job, enjoy that gold star you gave to yourself.

    The latest out of Techland is a new trailer called "Blood & Guts" and it shows off the "extremely brutal and graphic violence" in Dying Light: The Beast. They even suggest you "watch it at your own risk." That is, of course,...
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  • The First Descendant and Death Relives Get DLSS 4 Treatment

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-05-2025, 02:29 PM
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    The First Descendant and Death Relives Get DLSS 4 Treatment

    Two more are getting Multi Frame Generation support.

    Nvidia shared that two more titles are getting DLSS 4 support this week. The two titles to get the latest DLSS features include The First Descendant and Death Relives.

    Both titles, which are already available to play on PC now, will get DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support. There will be additional enhancements for both titles, so why not just let Nvidia tell you about those directly? ...
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  • The Rise of Mobile-First Design in Online Casinos

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 08-05-2025, 01:43 PM

    The Rise of Mobile-First Design in Online Casinos

    Mobile gaming has transformed the entertainment landscape and online casinos like Jackpot City MW are embracing mobile-first design to enhance user experience and accessibility. With mobile devices becoming the primary tool for entertainment, online casinos are optimizing their platforms to cater to the growing demand for mobile-friendly gaming. Evolution of Mobile Gaming in the Casino IndustryThe increase in the use of smartphones and tablets has changed the way players interact with online casin...
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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%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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