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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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  • PGA Tour 2K25 Released

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    • 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.
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    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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  • Galactic Civilizations 4 - Tales of the Arnor DLC Out Now

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    • Published: 02-27-2025, 05:34 PM
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    Galactic Civilizations 4 - Tales of the Arnor DLC Out Now

    Behold the rise of a new machine civilization.

    Galactic Civilization 4's Tales of the Arnor DLC is now available. This DLC adds in the new civilization, The Nyx, a new campaign to uncover the origins of the Yor, and other new content. ...
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  • Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IGN Fan Fest Trailer

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    • Published: 02-27-2025, 03:59 PM
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    Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IGN Fan Fest Trailer

    Another look at this action-RPG from Leenzee.

    A new trailer for the upcoming action-RPG, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, aired during IGN Fan Fest 2025. Wuchang will be out this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, Steam, and Epic Games Store. ...
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  • PlayStation VR2 Price Reduction in March

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-27-2025, 03:19 PM
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    PlayStation VR2 Price Reduction in March

    Save at least $150 starting in March.

    Sony announces that a permanent price reduction is coming this March for PlayStation VR2. This includes the base model and the bundle deal that includes Horizon Call of the Mountain.

    PlayStation VR2's price will go from a suggested retail price of $549 to $399.99. This is the model that includes the PlayStation VR2 headset, Sense controllers, and stereo earbuds.

    The PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle...
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  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard is Free for PlayStation Plus Subs in March

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-26-2025, 06:42 PM
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    Dragon Age: The Veilguard is Free for PlayStation Plus Subs in March

    Just four months after release.

    Sony just announced the list of titles that are coming as part of the "free" monthly PlayStation Plus offerings for March 2025. With only four months under its belt, the BioWare developed Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be one of the three titles offered to subscribers.

    On March 4th, PlayStation 5 subscribers of PlayStation Plus will get access to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colors: Ultimate, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...
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  • Teasers Begin for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary REmaster

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    • Published: 02-26-2025, 03:22 PM
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    Teasers Begin for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary REmaster

    New screenshots and a countdown.

    We are now 22 days away from the release date announcement for the newly renamed System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Developer Nightdive Studios kicked off their promotional work today with word that store pages for the game are now live across most platforms. We also have some new screenshots to share.

    First up, store pages for Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox are all live right now. You can add System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster...
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  • Next Update for League of Legends to Implement Changes Based on Player Feedback

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-26-2025, 01:51 PM
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    Next Update for League of Legends to Implement Changes Based on Player Feedback

    The previous update didn't quite sit well with fans.

    Riot Games says that they're going to be making some changes to League of Legends that they hope will address recent player feedback. Apparently, the still popular MOBA was updated with a few things that didn't quite "hit the mark for everyone." The dev team at Riot wants to right some of those wrongs.

    A new Dev Update video went live where Andrei "Meddler" van Roon and Paul "Pabro" Bellezza...
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  • Predictive Analytics in Gaming: How Data Shapes Casino and Video Game Experiences

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 02-26-2025, 12:32 PM

    Predictive Analytics in Gaming: How Data Shapes Casino and Video Game Experiences

    In 2025, predictive analytics have re-energized the gaming industry through data-driven methodologies that anticipate player behavior—machine learning algorithms process extensive datasets, identifying trends that guide developers in refining gaming experiences. Spanning from casinos to video games, data analysis enhances game mechanics, optimizes challenges and strengthens engagement. Thus, operators and developers adjust dynamically to emerging player preferences, sustaining user interest wi...
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  • Activision Admits to Using AI Generated Assets in Call of Duty

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-25-2025, 07:13 PM
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    Activision Admits to Using AI Generated Assets in Call of Duty

    To almost nobody's surprise.

    Due to a new policy change with Steam, Activision has had to come clean and admit that, yes, they do use generative AI to create some of the assets used in Call of Duty. It's something that fans have long since suspected was the case for a couple of years now, at least since 2023's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

    Call of Duty players that possessed a set of working eyes noticed some visual oddities over the past couple of years with some...
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  • Fable Delayed Until 2026

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-25-2025, 06:04 PM
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    Fable Delayed Until 2026

    No chicken chasing for you, at least not for a while longer.

    Microsoft and developer Playground Games officially announced that Fable is delayed out of 2025 and will instead be released at some point in 2026. While this is certainly some unfortunate news, the studios did also show off some new, pre-alpha gameplay from Fable which was pretty hype.

    The latest episode of the Xbox Podcast is where the news about the delay first broke. Head of Xbox game Studios, Craig Duncan,...
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  • Warner Bros. Shuts Down Three Studios Including Monolith Productions

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-25-2025, 04:22 PM
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    Warner Bros. Shuts Down Three Studios Including Monolith Productions

    The Wonder Woman game has also been cancelled.

    A new report by Jason Schreier at Bloomberg states that Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is closing down three of their gaming studios and have cancelled development on a Wonder Woman game. These closures and cancellation are being done "in a bid to boost the profitability of its interactive entertainment business."

    The three studios being closed include Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games...
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  • Nvidia Confirms 'Rare' Manufacturing Defect for RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti GPUs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-25-2025, 03:05 PM
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    Nvidia Confirms 'Rare' Manufacturing Defect for RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti GPUs

    This "rare" defect is hindering performance for early adopters.

    Late last week, Nvidia confirmed that there was a "rare" manufacturing defect with early shipments of their new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs. The issue being that some cards shipped with fewer render output units (ROP) than they should have. This results in a fancy new graphics card that isn't able to actually meet the performance metrics that are advertised and sold.

    ROPs work...
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    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...
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