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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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  • Elden Ring Nightreign Release Date Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-12-2025, 05:22 PM
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    Elden Ring Nightreign Release Date Announced

    This is the Elden Ring co-op spin-off title.

    Elden Ring Nightreign has a release date set for May 30th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Elden Ring Nightreign being the upcoming co-op spin-off title that tasks players with trying to find loot and gear in preparation for the dangers of the night.

    A network test for Elden Ring Nightreign kicks off this weekend on February 14. Registration for this test had to be done a while back, with...
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  • Unity Cuts Even More Jobs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-12-2025, 03:54 PM
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    Unity Cuts Even More Jobs

    This is their third round of layoffs in as many years.

    In 2022, Unity laid off between 200 to 400 employees. Throughout 2023, Unity laid off about 1,165 employees despite reporting an increase in revenues in November of that year. A few short months later in January 2024, Unity laid off 25% of its workforce. Here in mid-February 2025, Unity just announced another round of layoffs at the company.

    The layoffs were first shared today via a LinkedIn post by Coline Turqu...
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  • Layoffs Hit Crytek as Crysis 4 Put on Hold

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-12-2025, 01:52 PM
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    Layoffs Hit Crytek as Crysis 4 Put on Hold

    Nearly 60 employees have been let go.

    Crytek announces that they have laid off around 15% of its entire workforce. This means that roughly 60 developers are now out of a job.

    The same announcement also says that Crysis 4 development was put on hold in Q3 of 2024. The statement says that Crysis 4 development was put on hold as they shift developers over to working on Hunt: Showdown 1896.

    Crytek says that Hunt: Showdown 1896 continues to grow but the company...
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  • Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in First Poster for Mortal Kombat 2

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    • Published: 02-11-2025, 06:24 PM
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    Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in First Poster for Mortal Kombat 2

    But can he do the splits?

    The first poster for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 film, not to be confused with Mortal Kombat II or Mortal Kombat 2 (Annihilation), was shared earlier today by Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon. The first look at the upcoming film shows off Karl Urban (The Boys, The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek) as the mega Hollywood action star, Johnny Cage.

    The poster isn't for Mortal Kombat 2 directly but is made to look like a poster for a fictional Johnny Cage...
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  • Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR Announced for Meta Quest 3 and 3S

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    • Published: 02-11-2025, 05:37 PM
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    Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR Announced for Meta Quest 3 and 3S

    But only for the Quest 3 and 3S.

    During the Civ World Summit event an announcement was made for something else related to Civilization 7. PlaySide Studios and 2K announced Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. According to the announcement, Civilization 7 - VR is only for the Quest 3 and Quest 3S. This means it won't be available for any other Quest device prior to the 3 and won't be available for PC VR devices.

    Civilization 7 - VR is expected...
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  • Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-11-2025, 01:30 PM
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    Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Now Available

    The global launch comes alongside a big day 1 patch.

    Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, along with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Today's global release comes about five days after Civilization 7 released into early access for those that purchased the more expensive editions of the game. Today's release also comes alongside a big patch for the game that begins to address some of the...
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  • New PlayStation 5 State of Play on February 12

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-11-2025, 12:11 PM
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    New PlayStation 5 State of Play on February 12

    Place your bets now on what games will be shown off.

    Sony just announced that a new PlayStation State of Play stream will be held on Wednesday, February 12 at 5PM ET. This streamed show will be on YouTube and Twitch and is expected to run for a bit over 40 minutes.

    According to Sony's own announcement, you can expect to see "news and updates on great games coming to PS5." It will show off a selection of games from studios around the world. Beyond those vague...
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  • The Thing and Human Torch Join Marvel Rivals Next Week

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    • Published: 02-10-2025, 07:43 PM
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    The Thing and Human Torch Join Marvel Rivals Next Week

    The other half of the Fantastic Four are almost here.

    February 21st is the date when the other half of the Fantastic Four are added to Marvel Rivals. The announcement of the arrival of the Thing and Human Torch was made earlier today. These two will join the rest of their team, Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) and the Invisible Woman, as part of the playable roster in the team-based competitive title.

    The Thing will occupy a spot under the Vanguard role. In other words,...
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  • Steam Couch Co-op Fest is Live

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    • Published: 02-10-2025, 04:46 PM
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    Steam Couch Co-op Fest is Live

    Couch co-op is that thing that's like online but without the Internet.

    The Steam Couch Co-op Fest is now live. This is a week long event ending February 17 at 10AM PT that features sales on hundreds of games that support couch co-op.

    This means that you can play these games while sitting next to someone in the same physical space. It's kind of like playing co-op games online but with the other person being right there. It's how us old folk played multiplayer and co-op...
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  • Gunnar Announces Overwatch Reaper Gaming Glasses

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-10-2025, 03:50 PM
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    Gunnar Announces Overwatch Reaper Gaming Glasses

    For when you need that extra edge.

    If you're in the market for a new or an additional pair of gaming glasses and you're a fan of Overwatch then I have some good news for you. Gunnar Optiks and Blizzard have announced that they are collaborating on a new pair of Gunnars that are inspired by Reaper from Overwatch.

    The Overwatch Reaper glasses start at $69 for non-prescription lenses. There are options for prescription lenses as well as straight up sunglasses, also with...
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  • Destiny 2 Sundered Doctrine Dungeon Launched

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    • Published: 02-07-2025, 03:56 PM
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    Destiny 2 Sundered Doctrine Dungeon Launched

    The race for world's first is underway.

    The newest dungeon for Destiny 2, Sundered Doctrine, officially launched a bit earlier today. This dungeon will have Savathun guiding Guardians through a Dread-filled Pyramid ship. For the time being, Contest Mode is enabled for all players attempting the new dungeon.

    Contest Mode is forced on at least until a fireteam completes the dungeon in said mode. Once Bungie verifies that Sundered Doctrine has been completed, Normal Mode...
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  • Vampire Therapist: Couples Therapy Expansion Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-07-2025, 03:26 PM
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    Vampire Therapist: Couples Therapy Expansion Released

    The expansion is just $2.99.

    Vampire Therapist: Couples Therapy is a new piece of content from developer Little Bat Games. This expansion is said to build "on the award-winning blend of comedy, history, and real-life therapy techniques that made Vampire Therapist a critical darling."

    They aren't wrong about the game getting some pretty good critical praise. According to OpenCritic, the average review score sits at 80%, which is pretty darn good indeed.
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  • A Game About Digging a Hole Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-07-2025, 01:27 PM
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    A Game About Digging a Hole Released

    I wonder what you do in this game.

    Get your shovels, drills, and other tools of digging ready because A Game About Digging a Hole is out now on PC via Steam. If you would like to dig a hole, you can do so right now for just $4.99.

    What is A Game About Digging a Hole? It's a game about digging a hole. You just got a new house and decided to dig a hole in your backyard. That is the gist of it, really.

    A Game About Digging a Hole is from a solo developer from...
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  • Resident Evil Re:Verse Shutting Down in June

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    • Published: 02-06-2025, 06:03 PM
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    Resident Evil Re:Verse Shutting Down in June

    This wasn't already shutdown?

    Capcom is pulling the plug on their multiplayer Resident Evil game, Resident Evil Re:Verse. The shutdown will take place in June as Capcom reaches "a new turning point for the series."

    Capcom announced the planned shutdown in a new blog post. In the post, they say that Resident Evil Re:Verse "exceeded expectation." They say that Resident Evil Re:Verse was made as a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the franchise...
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  • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Supposedly Releases on August 28

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-06-2025, 05:27 PM
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    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Supposedly Releases on August 28

    Another PlayStation Store leak spills the beans.

    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, is expected to be released on August 28, 2025. This is at least according to yet another PlayStation Store leak.

    Earlier today, the PlayStation App version of the PlayStation Store displayed the August 28 release date for the remake. The page also showed a new trailer for the game that has since also been reshared a number of times on YouTube. One of...
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