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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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  • 8BitDo Releases New Retro R8 Mouse in Europe

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-05-2025, 12:47 PM
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    8BitDo Releases New Retro R8 Mouse in Europe

    This mouse, sadly, does not include sharp corners like the NES controller.

    8BitDo just released a very old-school mouse today. Their new mouse aesthetics seem to be heavily inspired by the original NES controller, though you won't catch 8BitDo directly stating that. Nintendo's lawyers probably wouldn't like it if they did.

    Their new mouse is called the Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition, or just Retro R8 Mouse if you're feeling frisky. It was released today in Europe and it's...
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  • Nintendo Increases Prices on Original Switch Hardware

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-04-2025, 05:29 PM
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    Nintendo Increases Prices on Original Switch Hardware

    A bold move, to be sure.

    There was a time, not too long ago, where the deeper into a console's lifespan we were, the cheaper the hardware itself became. The exception to that seems to be the latest console generation, where basically every company increased prices as the generation went on.

    Nintendo pulled an interesting move this week by announcing a price increase for their console hardware. A price increase already for the recently released Switch 2? No, you fool!...
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  • Street Fighter 6 C. Viper Teased, Plus New Outfit 4 Swimsuit Reveals

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-04-2025, 01:56 PM
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    Street Fighter 6 C. Viper Teased, Plus New Outfit 4 Swimsuit Reveals

    EVO happened, which means it's time for some revealing reveals.

    This past weekend during Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2025, Capcom shared a teaser for a new fighter coming soon to Street Fighter 6. That new character is actually a returning one and is none other than agent C. Viper.

    In addition to the teaser for C. Viper, Capcom also shared a look at Outfit 4 for seven different characters. These outfits will be swimsuit themed, which I'm sure makes some fans...
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  • Magic Inn Steam Early Access Release

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-04-2025, 01:18 PM
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    Magic Inn Steam Early Access Release

    ​Take care of your own inn, one made with magic.
    ​
    Magic Inn just launched into Steam Early Access today. You play as an exiled wizard who is all like, "Hey, I'm going to run an inn to get back in everyone's good graces!"

    Through the use of magic, you will will run an inn where you cook, clean, and serve patrons. You will have control over your inn's menus, hired staff, and rooms. You'll also be able to interact with guests, develop a rapport with them and have...
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  • Battlefield 6 Beta PC Requirements

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    • Published: 08-02-2025, 06:28 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Beta PC Requirements

    Here are the hardware requirements you'll need to play the beta comfortably.

    The beta for Battlefield 6, both of the Closed and Open variety, is here in less than a week. Starting on August 7th, the Closed Beta will kick off for those that snagged a code from watching streamers and those that signed up for Battlefield Labs prior to July 31st.

    If you're wondering if your computer will be able to run the Battlefield 6 beta, you've come to the right place (assuming you...
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  • Darksiders 4 was Finally Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-02-2025, 05:29 PM
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    Darksiders 4 was Finally Announced

    It's only been seven years.

    If you played through 2018's Darksiders 3, you may have been waiting (not so) patiently for the fourth entry. Well, it only took seven years but Darksiders 4 was finally announced. This one is said to pick up after the ending of the first Darksiders game.

    Today during a new THQ Nordic Showcase, fans finally got the announcement they've been waiting for: Darksiders 4. And outside of a teaser, that's basically all the fans received today as...
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  • Nvidia Announces End of Support for GTX 10-Series and 9-Series GPUs

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    • Published: 08-01-2025, 01:28 PM
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    Nvidia Announces End of Support for GTX 10-Series and 9-Series GPUs

    All good things must come to an end.

    This week, Nvidia announced that they are about ready to end support for their Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta based GPUs. The GPUs based on these microarchitectures include the entirety of the GeForce 9-Series, the GeForce 10-Series, and a few of Nvidia's Titan cards. Nvidia says that they are planning a final Game Ready Driver release for these cards in October 2025. After that final Game Ready Driver update, these cards will only receive quarterly s...
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  • Cronos: The New Dawn Story Trailer

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    • Published: 07-31-2025, 05:31 PM
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    Cronos: The New Dawn Story Trailer

    Plus, pre-orders are now live.

    What's this? Not me having to retype this entire news post because he accidentally refreshed the tab and the auto-restore didn't save the draft. Anyway, Cronos: The New Dawn from Bloober Team has a new story trailer out today. The trailer gives some details about the game's story, which is a good thing for a story trailer to include.

    Pre-orders for the survival horror game are also now live. You can pre-order the game through Steam and...
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  • Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Released

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    • Published: 07-31-2025, 04:56 PM
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    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Released

    Crisp pixels and 2D action are back.

    Dotemu and developer The Game Kitchen released Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound today across PC and consoles. This is an all-new 2D side-scrolling action platformer that more closely resembles the old-school Ninja Gaiden games.

    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is available at a 10% launch discount until August 7th, making it just $24.99. At least, that seems to be the case for the Steam release as that's the one they're directly linking to in today's...
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  • The Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal Shows That EA Really Hates Helicopters

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-31-2025, 03:31 PM
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    The Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal Shows That EA Really Hates Helicopters

    No, really. How many helicopters were either hit by an RPG, blown up, or crashed into buildings?

    Well, Electronic Arts held their big multiplayer reveal stream for Battlefield 6 just moments ago. Right now, hundreds of streamers are streaming the game to their audiences on Twitch and maybe elsewhere online.

    Beta

    First off, yes you can get access to the upcoming beta if you watch any of those streamers. You will need to watch any of the Battlefield 6 streamers...
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  • Mafia: The Old Country PC System Requirements and Features

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-31-2025, 01:26 PM
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    Mafia: The Old Country PC System Requirements and Features

    Another list of requirements that include upscaling.

    The PC system requirements for Mafia: The Old Country were released today and it's a bit of good news and a bit of bad news. This includes the PC specific features for the game that you won't get on the console versions of the game.

    These PC specific features include:
    • Uncapped frame rate during gameplay (Cinematics are capped at 30FPS)
    • Anti-Aliasing & Upscaling
      • Unreal Temporal Super Resolution (TSR)
      • AMD FidelityFX™
    ...
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  • Monster Hunter Stories 3 Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-31-2025, 12:07 PM
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    Monster Hunter Stories 3 Announced

    Get ready for a new adventure in this more RPG focused spinoff.

    Capcom just announced a new entry in their Monster Hunter franchise. This one is a new game for their more RPG focused series where players assume the role of a Monster Rider and go on adventures set within the Monster Hunter world.

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection was announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Steam. It's slated for release in 2026. ...
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  • Xbox Games Claim 6 out of 10 Spots on the PlayStation Best Sellers List

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-30-2025, 07:15 PM
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    Xbox Games Claim 6 out of 10 Spots on the PlayStation Best Sellers List

    Microsoft had a really great quarter on Sony's console.

    We continue to live in Bizarro World as evident by the fact that for the second quarter of 2025 (April - June), six out of the top 10 best selling PlayStation titles were from Xbox. Mat Piscatella of Circana (formerly the NPD) shared this rather surprising news in the morning hours of July 30th.

    Circana's data tracks dollar sales, physical sales, and digital sales from those publishers that share their data with them....
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  • Battlefield 6 Beta Rumored to Begin August 7

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-30-2025, 06:30 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Beta Rumored to Begin August 7

    First a closed beta then an open beta.

    Assuming you choose to believe fresh rumors, a beta for Battlefield 6 will begin on August 7th. According to anonymous sources speaking with Insider Gaming, a closed beta will run from August 7-8 with an open beta starting right after on August 9th and ending on the 10th.

    According to those sources, there will be a couple of ways to gain access to that closed beta that begins on the 7th. You will either be able to get a beta code...
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  • Ready or Not Sales Surpass 2 Million on Console as PC Fans Complain of Downgrades

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-30-2025, 04:52 PM
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    Ready or Not Sales Surpass 2 Million on Console as PC Fans Complain of Downgrades

    As the developer celebrates new milestones, fans grow more irate.

    Today, VOID Interactive shared that the console version of their tactical shooter, Ready or Not, has officially surpassed 2 million copies sold. The game released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 15th, making that about 2 million copies sold in just two weeks. This follows the 1 million sales milestone that was hit on July 19th, just four days following the console release.

    While VOID Interactive...
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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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