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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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  • 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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  • Fan Remake of Oblivion in Skyrim, Skyblivion, Expected to Release in 2025

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-24-2025, 07:14 PM
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    Fan Remake of Oblivion in Skyrim, Skyblivion, Expected to Release in 2025

    The mod team is optimistic for a 2025 launch.

    Skyblivion, the fan-made recreation of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion within The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, is expected to be released in 2025. This is according to the mod team's latest developer update stream.

    It was during this stream where some members of the team showed off some of the work that has been done so far. In an age when content such as Black Mesa and Fallout London exist, it's still extremely impressive to see...
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  • PEGI Pulls Head Out of Ass, Realizes Balatro Isn't an 18+ Game After All

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-24-2025, 06:21 PM
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    PEGI Pulls Head Out of Ass, Realizes Balatro Isn't an 18+ Game After All

    A big win for developer Localthunk.

    It's a good day for potential Baltro fans as the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) organization finally realized that no, Balatro shouldn't be classified as PEGI 18. After a lengthy appeals process, Balatro is now rated PEGI 12, meaning that the Joker-filled card game is able to be sold to those aged 12 and above.

    The reclassification from PEGI 18 to PEGI 12 follows a successful appeal submitted by Balatro's publisher, Sold Out...
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  • Katamari Damacy Creator is Making a New Game Based on a Bug

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-24-2025, 05:45 PM
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    Katamari Damacy Creator is Making a New Game Based on a Bug

    T-pose for dominance.

    The creator of Katamari Damacy, Keita Takahashi, is back at it with another wild and very unique idea for a video game. To a T is a game where you play as a teen, named Teen, stuck in the all-too familiar T-pose. You all know what that is. It's the default position that video game characters sometimes glitch into when an animation is missing or broken. It's just a model, standing straight up and with their arms out to the side. They resemble the letter "T"...
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  • Copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows Leak a Month Ahead of Release

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-24-2025, 05:03 PM
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    Copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows Leak a Month Ahead of Release

    Ubisoft cannot catch a break on this one.

    As the saying goes, "when it rains it pours," and that certainly seems to be true for Ubisoft. With its release still a month out, it is being reported that physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows are already out in the wild. Some of those with physical copies are already sharing photos of their copies on social media.

    This also means that gameplay footage and story elements are also being shared on the Internet...
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  • Moonlighter 2 Gameplay

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-24-2025, 04:08 PM
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    Moonlighter 2 Gameplay

    Fresh from the ID@Xbox Showcase.

    A new trailer for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was shared moments ago during the latest ID@Xbox Showcase. This is the follow-up to the 2019 RPG from Digital Sun. No firm release date has been set for this sequel just yet but you can expect to see Moonlighter 2 at some point in 2025. It will be out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ...
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  • Revenge of the Savage Planet Releases May 8

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    • Published: 02-24-2025, 03:32 PM
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    Revenge of the Savage Planet Releases May 8

    Survive all new hostile worlds just to stick it to the man.

    Raccoon Logic announced that their new sci-fi adventure, Revenge of the Savage Planet, will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and PC on May 8th. Those that purchase the Cosmic Hoarder Edition will get three days of advance access starting on May 5th.

    This sequel brings new challenges, new gear, new critters, new humor, new hostile planets, and new levels of corporate greed....
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  • First Steam Next Fest for 2025 is Live

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    • Published: 02-24-2025, 02:13 PM
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    First Steam Next Fest for 2025 is Live

    So many demos, so little time.

    The first Steam Next Fest for 2025 is now live on, you guessed it, Steam. This Steam Next Fest once includes a ton of demos for games that were either just released, will be released shortly, or may not be released for months or years from now.

    Valve says that there are hundreds of demos available across most every genre. This Steam Next Fest also again includes numerous developer live chats and streams of upcoming games. There is also...
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  • How to Get Sludge Out of a Pool?

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 02-24-2025, 01:56 PM

    How to Get Sludge Out of a Pool?

    Sludge accumulating in your pool can be a frustrating and challenging problem. Whether the result of debris, algae, or dirt has not been removed sufficiently, this dark, tacky deposit can render your pool water unclean and unwelcoming. The best way to remove sludge is with a robot pool cleaner. In this blog, you will learn the steps for sludge removal from your swimming pool and how advanced tools like a pool vacuum robot or a swimming pool robot cleaner can help you keep a clean swimming environment....
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  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Website is Counting Down to March 4, 2025

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-22-2025, 01:41 PM
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    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Website is Counting Down to March 4, 2025

    What could it mean?

    Earlier in the week, an update to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 included a little teaser for the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. A new skate-themed map, The Grind, included a banner that resembled the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater logo and a date of "03.04.25." A day or two later, the official Tony Hawk's Pro Skater website was updated with a countdown to March 4, 2025.

    All of this comes in the same week where a few different leaks suggested a Tony...
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  • Blizzard Releases New WoW Classic Bundles Ahead of Mists of Pandaria's Return

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-21-2025, 04:29 PM
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    Blizzard Releases New WoW Classic Bundles Ahead of Mists of Pandaria's Return

    A few new upgrade bundles are available to prepare for your return.

    The Mists of Pandaria expansion is set to return later this year, this time for World of Warcraft Classic. To prepare players for Mists of Pandaria Classic, Blizzard released three new optional bundles and services through the Battle.net shop.

    As noted, these are optional bundles. To access Mists of Pandaria Classic you still only need to have an active subscription for World of Warcraft. Like the previous...
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  • Two Years Later Rockstar Games to Add Ray Tracing, Next-gen Upgrades to Grand Theft Auto 5 PC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-20-2025, 05:21 PM
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    Two Years Later Rockstar Games to Add Ray Tracing, Next-gen Upgrades to Grand Theft Auto 5 PC

    Let's hope it takes less time for GTA6 to release on PC than it took for this update to come out.

    Rockstar Games is finally releasing the "next-gen" update of Grand Theft Auto 5 for PC players of the game. This is roughly the same content that came out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S almost two years ago, or back on March 15, 2022 to be exact. This particular update for PC players won't be out until March 4th, so there's still a few more weeks left to wait.
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  • New Split Fiction Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-20-2025, 04:48 PM
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    New Split Fiction Trailer

    Friends play for free!

    A new trailer for Split Fiction is available today. Hazelight shows off the Friend's Pass that allows players to share the co-op game with a friend for free. Yep, you just need one copy of the game between the two of you. ...
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  • SCUF Valor Pro Wired Performance Controller Announced

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    • Published: 02-20-2025, 03:54 PM
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    SCUF Valor Pro Wired Performance Controller Announced

    A $100 controller with Hall effect sticks and back triggers.

    Another entry into the affordable yet "premium" controller landscape was just announced. SCUF Gaming unveiled their SCUF Valor Pro Wired Performance Controller for Xbox and PC. Featuring premium features such as Hall effect sticks, remappable back paddles, and dedicated audio controls this controller has a retail price of just $99.99.

    The SCUF Valor Pro Wired controller will be available in a variety...
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  • Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Released annnnd It's Gone

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-20-2025, 03:28 PM
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    Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Released annnnd It's Gone

    Sorry, did you want a new GPU? Too bad.

    Nvidia released their GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards today and, yep, they're already sold out everywhere. The "paper launch" of the RTX 50-series continues without remorse after a similar thing happened with the late January release of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080.

    For the RTX 5090 supply, Nvidia seems at least be making efforts to fix the supply woes. Nvidia's third-party partners are expected to get a "stupidly...
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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
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