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Massive Steam Leak Spoils Story and Achievements for Dozens of Games, Some of Which are Not Even Announced

Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!

In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.

The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
 

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...
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  • Teardown 'The Greenwash Gambit' Expansion Out Now

    Teardown 'The Greenwash Gambit' Expansion Out Now

    This is the game's third campaign expansion.

    A new major DLC release is out now for Teardown, the voxel-based fully destructible heist game. The Greenwash Gambit is the newest and the third major piece of DLC content for Teardown. It adds in 14 new missions across four new maps, new tools, and some zero-gravity hijinks.

    The Greenwash Gambit can be yours for $7.99. It's available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Those who own the Season Pass or Ultimate Edition...
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  • System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Delayed Again but Only for Consoles

    At least the PC release is still on track for June.

    Some unfortunate news to share today, at least for those of you who primarily play games on consoles. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster has been delayed on Xbox, PlayStation, and the Switch.

    This delay will see the console versions coming out in July now instead of on June 26th as originally planned. The good news though is that the PC version is still on track to be released on June 26, 2025. The PC release...
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  • Funcom Celebrates as Dune: Awakening Sales Top One Million Units

    Funcom Celebrates as Dune: Awakening Sales Top One Million Units

    It is the fastest selling Funcom game ever.

    Funcom has over one million reasons to celebrate today. In its first two weeks of availability, Dune: Awakening has sold over one million copies. They are also pretty darn happy with the fan reception to the game, having earned a "very positive" user review score on Steam.

    Funcom said that since Dune's June 10th launch, "1,000,000 players have awakened!" They continue to note, "It's now Funcom's fastest-selling...
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  • Beavis and Butt-Head Join Call of Duty Roster

    Beavis and Butt-Head Join Call of Duty Roster

    Heh aheheheh heh... duty.

    The well has no bottom when it comes to cameo skins for Call of Duty. That seems extremely evident by the fact that Beavis and Butt-Head, of Beavis and Butt-Head fame, are coming to Call of Duty soon.

    The duo will be available for purchase with Season 04 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Amusingly, despite the two being cartoon characters with exaggerated features the two are wearing more tactical military gear than even some...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Adds New Arbites Class

    Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Adds New Arbites Class

    Judge, jury, and executioner.

    Warhammer 40,000: Darktide just added a new class today, for those willing to pay for it that is. The Arbites is a new class added to Darktide. While this new class is a paid piece of content, there is a free update released for the game that adds in other, non-class related content.

    Starting at $11.99, the Arbites Class DLC grants you access to a class that can make use of a Cyber-Mastiff in battle. You can utilize this "canine"...
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  • Final Fantasy 14: The Promise of Tomorrow Arrives in August

    Final Fantasy 14: The Promise of Tomorrow Arrives in August

    Some details on Patch 7.3 shared.

    The 7.3 update for Final Fantasy 14 is expected to arrive in early August. Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, had a reveal today courtesy of producer and director Naoki Yoshida during a new Letter from the Producer live broadcast.

    Patch 7.3 will include new main scenario quests and the next chapter of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raids. There will be a new Deep Dungeon, and the first update to the gathering and crafting focused...
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  • Remedy is Keenly Aware the FBC: Firebreak Launch Hasn't Been Great

    Remedy is Keenly Aware the FBC: Firebreak Launch Hasn't Been Great

    The multiplayer spinoff is failing to make major waves.

    Remedy Entertainment's new co-op shooter, FBC: Firebreak, has had a bit of a rough start. The game currently sits at a "Mixed" rating on Steam and even professional reviews are sitting at just 64%.

    Remedy has acknowledged that the game has several issues and have responded with a patch that includes several fixes. Not only are there bug fixes included in the update, but Remedy has included faster role...
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  • Beat Saber Support Ending on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

    Beat Saber Support Ending on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

    A truly bizarre move.

    Beat Saber, the rhythm game loved by players VR players everywhere, will no longer be supported on any PlayStation platform. There will be no further updates nor will there be any new music packs released if you play Beat Saber on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. Furthermore, multiplayer support will end on January 21, 2026.

    A new FAQ was put up by Beat Saber developer Beat Games where they attempt to explain why they are pulling the plug on PlayStation....
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  • Maximum Football Released

    Maximum Football Released

    A F2P American football sim came out this week.

    Maximum Football released into version 1.0 this week and with it came "a wave" of new content, polish, and some performance improvements. Maximum Football is a free-to-play, community-driven football sim that you can play right now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

    Today's launch into version 1.0 includes several new additions, including the kickoff of Season 3: Golden Era. This new season is inspired...
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  • Supermarket Simulator Opens Its Doors for Business

    Supermarket Simulator Opens Its Doors for Business

    The cozy sim leaves Early Access today.

    After enjoying a successful Early Access release, Supermarket Simulator officially launches version 1.0 today. Today's official release out of Early Access includes additional content via a new update and a 25% launch discount.

    For those unfamiliar with Supermarket Simulator, it is a game focused on running a grocery store. You start out with just a few items and a small space. You order goods to sell, set prices, and scan items...
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  • New Gameplay for The Last Caretaker

    New Gameplay for The Last Caretaker

    Just a lonely robot and a big ocean.

    Channel37 shared new details and gameplay for The Last Caretaker. This is the studio's upcoming survival action-adventure game where you play as a robotic caretaker navigating a dangerous ocean.

    In The Last Caretaker, you will explore a vast ocean, search for lost knowledge, reactivate systems, and try to ensure "the survival of what remains of humanity." You will explore Seed Vaults that hold the means to help humanity...
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  • Details on Ghosts of K'aresh, World of Warcraft: The War Within's 11.2 Update

    Blizzard shares details on this upcoming content update.

    The World of Warcraft team at Blizzard shared a new episode of the WowCast today that talks about some new content coming for the current expansion, The War Within.

    The episode of the WoWCast is hosted by assistant lead quest designer Stephanie Yoon, lead encounter designer Andrew De Sousa, and community manager Bethany Stout. These three talk about the upcoming update 11.2, named Ghosts of K'aresh.

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  • Nexus Mods Sees Change in Ownership After 24 Years

    Nexus Mods Sees Change in Ownership After 24 Years

    Creator Dark0ne cites "stress-related health issues" as the main reason for the change.

    For the first time in its 24 years of existence, Nexus Mods is under new ownership. Nexus Mod creator, Dark0ne, made an official blog post talking about the reasons behind this change in ownership and what it means for the site going forward.

    Dark0ne founded Nexus Mods back in 2001. Over the past two+ decades he has been running the show but is now stepping down due to "stress-related...
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  • SCUM Leaves Early Access

    SCUM Leaves Early Access

    Version 1.0 is here for this somewhat unusual survival sim.

    It's been seven years coming, but SCUM has just left Early Access with today's launch of version 1.0. With today's exodus from Early Access, Scum has received a new graphical overhaul, armed NPCs, vehicles, and a better anti-cheat system. Scum retails for $44.99 with more information found on the official Scum website.

    The 1.0 release also includes new and returning modes of transportation. There is the Seaplane,...
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  • Marathon Has Unsurprisingly Been Delayed Indefinitely

    Marathon Has Unsurprisingly Been Delayed Indefinitely

    The writing was on the walls.

    Bungie officially delayed Marathon. Originally slated to release on September 23, 2025, Marathon now no longer has a release date. Bungie says that they won't have any sort of release date update until this fall. Mere days ago, Sony said that Marathon was still slated for a Fiscal Year 2025 release, meaning Marathon could be out by March 2026 at the latest. This is assuming plans don't change again.

    Bungie says that they are delaying the...
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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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