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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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  • Blades of Fire Launched

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    • Published: 05-22-2025, 12:00 PM
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    Blades of Fire Launched

    Forge both your weapons and your path.

    A new action-adventure just dropped from MercurySteam called Blades of Fire. On PC, this one is an Epic Games Store exclusive. However, Blades of Fire is also available today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no word on when or if a Steam release will happen.

    In Blades of Fire, you play as Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King's Ward. You will be fighting the forces of the evil Queen Nerea "who wields the power to...
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  • Over 50 Activision Classics Arrive on Game Pass

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    • Published: 05-21-2025, 03:45 PM
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    Over 50 Activision Classics Arrive on Game Pass

    Retro Classics from the 80s and 90s are coming.

    Several blasts from the past are coming very soon to Game Pass thanks to a collaboration between Activision, Blizzard, and Antstream Arcade. A collection of over 50 classic Activision titles from the 80s and 90s will be available to Game Pass subscribers under the name Retro Classics.

    Some of the games coming as part of Retro Classics include hits such as Pitfall!, Commando, Mech Warrior 2, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Zork, and...
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  • Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition Announced for PlayStation 5

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    • Published: 05-21-2025, 02:14 PM
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    Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition Announced for PlayStation 5

    Not much is known other than it's coming.

    The Xbox (and PC) exclusive, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, is about to lose that "Xbox exclusive" bit. Microsoft and developer Ninja Theory announced Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition for the PlayStation 5.

    Expected to arrive some time this summer, this Enhanced Edition will come bundled with some new features. Said "new features" were not yet revealed though. A firm release date outside of "summer"...
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  • JDM: Japanese Drift Master Launches

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    • Published: 05-21-2025, 12:14 PM
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    JDM: Japanese Drift Master Launches

    The only appropriate time to play Deja Vu on repeat.

    After a brief delay, JDM: Japanese Drift Master is finally released on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games for $34.99. This is being billed as "the ultimate celebration of Japanese car culture" by developer Gaming Factory.

    Given that this is a drifting focused game, JDM will have you drifting around the streets of Japan from "buzzing city centers to remote mountain passes." The game also promises to players...
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  • Stellar Blade 2 Announced

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    • Published: 05-20-2025, 05:27 PM
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    Stellar Blade 2 Announced

    A sequel confirmed ahead of the game's PC release.

    The action-RPG Stellar Blade is confirmed to have a sequel coming. Developer Shift Up shared the confirmation by way of a chart in their latest financial report that showed future plans for the studio.

    Obviously, very little information is know about the sequel. However, the chart in their presentation seems to suggest that they would like to get a sequel to Stellar Blade out before 2027 and before another project that...
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  • Atomfall Returns Immediate Profit, Sequel Plans Being Discussed

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    • Published: 05-20-2025, 04:43 PM
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    Atomfall Returns Immediate Profit, Sequel Plans Being Discussed

    A Game Pass release did not hurt Rebellion's latest.

    Rebellion says that their quasi-open world survival-action title, Atomfall, was "immediately profitable" for the studio. This is in spite of the fact that the game saw a significant chunk of its 2 million players come via Xbox Game Pass.

    Released on March 27th, Rebellion did not share just how many people purchased the game across all platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, and PC). However, they reveal that it has...
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  • Elgato Unveils Several New Products as Part of "Stream Deck Everywhere" Initiative

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    • Published: 05-20-2025, 03:36 PM
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    Elgato Unveils Several New Products as Part of "Stream Deck Everywhere" Initiative

    There is even a Network Dock to allow you to control devices remotely.

    At Computex this week, Elgato unveiled several new upcoming products that will basically let you use some form of Stream Deck everywhere. Their "Stream Deck Everywhere" strategy includes adding no fewer than four new and updated products to the lineup.

    There are things like the rather mundane Virtual Stream Deck, which is a software-only version of Stream Deck, to things like the Network...
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  • Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition Released

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    • Published: 05-20-2025, 12:33 PM
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    Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition Released

    Three times the opportunity to be told to get out of here.

    GSC Game World launched S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition on Steam, GOG, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This release offers enhanced visuals, optimizations, mod support, and other improvements for these three classic titles.

    Some of the new and updated visuals across all three titles are things like godrays, screen space reflections, and global illumination. Textures and...
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  • Full Refunds Being Offered on Horrific Baldur's Gate 3 Mini Figurines

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    • Published: 05-19-2025, 05:03 PM
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    Full Refunds Being Offered on Horrific Baldur's Gate 3 Mini Figurines

    A wrong has been righted.

    WizKids, the company behind the official Baldur's Gate 3 mini figurine set that has turned heads for all the wrong reasons, will now offer full refunds to everyone that is unsatisfied with the product. The company made a public statement through their website, claiming that they "missed the mark" on these figures.

    In addition to offering full refunds to unsatisfied customers, WizKids say that they are looking into what went wrong....
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  • SAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Epic for AI Darth Vader in Fortnite

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    • Published: 05-19-2025, 04:23 PM
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    SAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Epic for AI Darth Vader in Fortnite

    No notice was given to the union.

    The Screen Actors Guild union (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games and Fortnite signatory company, Llama Productions, over the use of AI for Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite.

    As part of the ongoing Chapter 6 Season 3 in Fortnite, players can add Darth Vader as an NPC squad mate. While a part of your crew, NPC Darth Vader will utilize an AI version of James Earl Jones' voice to verbally converse with the...
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  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10th Anniversary Trailer

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    • Published: 05-19-2025, 02:36 PM
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    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10th Anniversary Trailer

    A decade of Geralt's feet protruding from a tub.

    CD Projekt Red announces that May 19, 2025 (that's today) marks the 10th anniversary since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was first released. They're celebrating the occasion with a special anniversary trailer, live stream, events, and more.

    The new trailer offers a "memory-laden look at the game's story" as well as offering thanks to the game's community for coming along for the ride. The anniversary episode of REDstreams...
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  • Final Fantasy 11 Online Turns 23

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    • Published: 05-19-2025, 01:47 PM
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    Final Fantasy 11 Online Turns 23

    The MMO continues on.

    Square Enix just released the May update for Final Fantasy 11 Online. This update includes the new race change system, a first for the MMO that turns 23 years old this year. This update also added new challenges in the Ambuscades and includes a few other "special campaigns for May."

    As part of the 23rd anniversary celebration for Final Fantasy 11 Online, Square Enix is allowing everyone that has ever subscribed to PlayOnline and Final...
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  • Vindictus: Defying Fate Alpha Test Dates

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    • Published: 05-19-2025, 11:22 AM
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    Vindictus: Defying Fate Alpha Test Dates

    Plus a new trailer for this action-RPG.
    Official Alpha Test dates for Nexon's upcoming action-RPG, Vindictus: Defying Fate, were shared today alongside a new trailer for the game.

    First up, the Alpha Test for Vindictus will run from June 8th through to June 16th. The test will be held on Steam. This test will be on a newer build of the game than what was experienced with the pre-alpha test back in March 2024. This new build will include features such as companion NPCs, upgraded...
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  • Bungie Once Again Caught Stealing Art

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    • Published: 05-16-2025, 01:00 PM
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    Bungie Once Again Caught Stealing Art

    For at least the fourth time...

    Bungie admitted that they have yet again stolen artwork from someone. Earlier this week, an artist that first published their work back in 2017 shared how Bungie very clearly used several pieces of their art in current builds of Marathon, their upcoming extraction shooter.

    The artist at the heart of this is Fern Hook, an independent artist in Scotland. Hook, better known by their online moniker of ANTIREAL, posted several comparisons of...
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  • Avowed Roadmap for 2025

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    • Published: 05-15-2025, 04:20 PM
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    Avowed Roadmap for 2025

    New Game+, photo mode, new weapon type, new abilities, and more.

    If you thought Obsidian's latest fantasy RPG was a done deal, think again. Alongside the release of today's 1.4 update, Obsidian shared a look at the roadmap they have planned for both summer and fall of 2025.

    Included in the roadmap are new features various improvements, plus a variety of new gameplay additions. Some examples of the planned content include new abilities for NCPs, new player abilities,...
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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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