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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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  • Sony Drops Surprise PlayStation 3 System Update

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    • Published: 03-05-2025, 06:05 PM
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    Sony Drops Surprise PlayStation 3 System Update

    Hey, enjoy that improved performance.

    Sony released a new and very surprising system software update for the PlayStation 3 today. The update brings the console software up to version 4.92.

    This update is near completely unexpected given that the PlayStation 3 stopped being produced in 2017. The previous update for the PS3 console, 4.91, recently came out as well. In fact, 4.91 came out almost exactly a year ago on February 27, 2024.

    So, what sweet changes...
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  • New Nvidia Driver Released for the RTX 5070 Launch

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    • Published: 03-05-2025, 02:58 PM
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    New Nvidia Driver Released for the RTX 5070 Launch

    New hardware means a new driver.

    Nvidia just launched their GeForce RTX 5070 this week. As with other cards in the 50 Series, you will be lucky if you see one available for purchase. In fact, Nvidia themselves won't even have any 5070 Founder's Edition cards available for a few weeks. That's how limited the supply is on these things.

    Based on the reviews that have been published for the RTX 5070, perhaps a supply shortage is the least of its concerns.

    Still,...
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  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Announced, Releases July 11th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-05-2025, 12:17 AM
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    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Announced, Releases July 11th

    Oh yeah, that's the nostalgia hit. Right there.
    The countdown on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater website came to an end and when it did, the official announcement for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 was made! Unlike what some fans were expecting, there was no shadow drop for the game today. Instead, you will have to wait until July 11th to start playing these graphically updated blasts from the past.

    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4,...
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  • Clone Rumble Mode Announced for Marvel Rivals

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    • Published: 03-04-2025, 07:10 PM
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    Clone Rumble Mode Announced for Marvel Rivals

    A new limited time mode with new rewards begins soon.

    On March 7, a new limited time mode kicks off in Marvel Rivals. The mode, Clone Rumble, offers new items, nameplates, and rewards to earn for those who play the new mode.

    Clone Rumble is a 6v6 game mode where each team chooses from two heroes that were voted on by the teams. There are no restrictions on duplicate heroes and both teams will vote to select one hero each. Players can only choose from those two heroes....
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  • RIG 900 Max HS Now Available for PlayStation 5 Owners

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    • Published: 03-04-2025, 06:30 PM
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    RIG 900 Max HS Now Available for PlayStation 5 Owners

    NACON brings their most advanced headset to PlayStation.

    In late 2023, I offered a review for NACON's RIG 900 MAX HX headset. It was, and still is, a really nice headset that I still actively use today. It was designed for Xbox, PC, and mobile, but could still be used with a PlayStation.

    Today's release is officially licensed for PlayStation 5. How exactly this model differs from the HX model is not exactly clear to me. I do not know what being officially licensed for...
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  • World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2 is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-04-2025, 05:32 PM
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    World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2 is Live

    Time to take on Gallywix.

    Season 2 for World of Warcraft: The War Within is now live. Season 2 is packed with new content for players that includes a new raid, new Delves, a new rotation of Mythic+ dungeons, and a new season for PvP. There are even some new raid achievements, Keystone Master achievements, new Mythic+ rewards, and Gladiator rewards for PvP.

    The highlight of this release is the Liberation of Undermine raid. Players will take the fight to Jastor Gallywix,...
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  • Wallace & Gromit Pack Released for PowerWash Simulator

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    • Published: 03-04-2025, 04:04 PM
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    Wallace & Gromit Pack Released for PowerWash Simulator

    If you can't beat 'em, clean 'em!

    The Wallace & Gromit Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator is now available to purchase, download, and play. This expansion pack is available for Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. The Wallace & Gromit Special Pack is just $7.99. ...
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  • Futuristic Viking Action Game Odinfall Coming to Steam Early Access

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    • Published: 03-04-2025, 03:35 PM
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    Futuristic Viking Action Game Odinfall Coming to Steam Early Access

    A twin-stick shooter to prevent the second Ragnarok.

    Odinfall is an upcoming action-filled twin-stick shooter that is coming to Steam Early Access on March 11. Ember Paw Games and Fireshine Games tasks you with stopping Odin and his army of robotic Norse gods from kicking off another Ragnarok.

    Odinfall can currently be added to your wishlist so you can be notified when the Early Access is released next week. The game will retail for $12.99 and will include a 20% launch discount for a limited time. ...
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  • Split Fiction PC System Requirements

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    • Published: 03-03-2025, 06:22 PM
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    Split Fiction PC System Requirements

    Steam Deck and potato PC certified.

    Hazelight Studios' new co-op adventure is nearly here. With a March 6 release date, you've probably been wondering what sort of PC hardware you would need to run this game on your personal home computer entertainment system.

    Thankfully, the system requirements are extremely reasonable. The CPU minimum requirements include either the Intel i5 6600K or the AMD Ryzen 5 2600K. The minimum GPU requirements are just as forgiving, with players...
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  • Rockstar Acquires Video Games Deluxe

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    • Published: 03-03-2025, 02:34 PM
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    Rockstar Acquires Video Games Deluxe

    To be renamed Rockstar Australia.

    Video Games Deluxe is now a part of Rockstar Games. The studio, based in Sydney, Australia, will be renamed Rockstar Australia.

    Video Games Deluxe worked with Rockstar Games in the past. The studio worked on re-releases of L.A. Noire, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. Before you get your undies in a twist, Video Games Deluxe handled the mobile port of the GTA Trilogy. They also...
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  • Steam Surpassed 40 Million Concurrent Users this Past Weekend

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-03-2025, 01:24 PM
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    Steam Surpassed 40 Million Concurrent Users this Past Weekend

    About .5% of the world's population was using Steam at the same time.

    On a boring weekend where there were no major holidays or events to warrant it, Steam yet again set a new concurrent user record. On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Valve's digital storefront saw a concurrent user peak of over 40 million people logged in at one time.

    According to Valve's official charts, the exact peak was 40,272,727. This does differ ever so slightly from what SteamDB reports as the peak, which...
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  • PGA Tour 2K25 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-28-2025, 07:28 PM
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    PGA Tour 2K25 Released

    This time, it's everyone's golf.

    The official release of PGA Tour 2K25 is now available to download and play from 2K and HB Studios. It's available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Those of you who purchased the more expensive versions were probably already playing earlier this week so today's release is for everyone getting the basic version of the game.

    This year's release includes "several franchise advancements, including upgraded graphics and...
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-28-2025, 05:36 PM
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    Monster Hunter Wilds Released

    ​Already set new records for Capcom.
    ​
    Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam for a price starting at $69.99. This is the latest installment of Capcom's co-op action-RPG where players take on a series of missions to hunt down giant, fantastical monsters.

    In Monster Hunter Wilds, players will journey to the Forbidden Lands in search of the "White Wraith." Players have access to 14 weapon types that should be familiar...
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  • First Gex Trilogy Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-27-2025, 06:29 PM
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    First Gex Trilogy Trailer

    This place is weirder than 4th of July at Rick James' place.

    Limited Run Games shared the first trailer for Gex Trilogy. The first trailer comes alongside word that Gex will return on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch starting this summer. ...
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  • FragPunk Season 1 Teaser

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    • Published: 02-27-2025, 06:01 PM
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    FragPunk Season 1 Teaser

    Season 1 to launch alongside the game.

    NetEase and Bad Guitar Studio shared a look at the first season of unlockable content for the competitive PvP shooter, FragPunk. The game and the first season, Wild Dawn, will both launch on March 6th.

    FragPunk is a free-to-play 5v5 hero-based shooter where cards can be used by both teams to drastically alter the gameplay and environment each round. ...
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