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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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  • Green Hell Free Weekend

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-06-2025, 05:06 PM
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    Green Hell Free Weekend

    The weekend starts now.

    A free weekend for the survival game Green Hell is now available via Steam. The weekend, which now seems to include Thursday, will run from now through to February 10th at 10AM PT.

    During these next days, you will be able to play Green Hell as much as you'd like. You can play in single-player mode or play with friends in co-op.

    If you like what you play, you can purchase Green Hell at a big discount to keep playing once the weekend...
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  • Cozy Farm Game Sugardew Island Release Set for March 7

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-06-2025, 04:49 PM
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    Cozy Farm Game Sugardew Island Release Set for March 7

    Cozy is literally in the game's title.

    The cozy farm game, aptly named Sugardew Island - Your Cozy Farm Shop, is slated for release on March 7th. This adorable looking game will be released on that date for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. A physical boxed release will be out for PlayStation 5 and Switch on March 14th if you're willing to wait. An Xbox X|S physical release will be coming "shortly after" with no firm date set for that.

    Sugardew...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 'Datavault' Update Out Now

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-06-2025, 03:43 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 'Datavault' Update Out Now

    Earn new gear and cosmetics in the Datavault.

    The new Datavault update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now available. This update adds in a bunch of free content, some quality-of-life improvements, and some new content for those that own the Season Pass.

    The new Datavault is a "Battle-Barge chamber where Tech-Priests collect and store intel on the many enemies of the Imperium." Players will complete Ordeals, accumulate Research Data, and trade that...
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  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Hits 1 Million Sales in First Day

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-05-2025, 08:48 PM
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    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Hits 1 Million Sales in First Day

    Strong review scores helped push the game into big sales.

    The immersive sim, medieval RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is apparently doing quite well for itself. Released just yesterday, the sequel to the 2018 title has already sold over one million copies.

    As a small comparison, the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance took about ten days to hit that same sales milestone. That's actually still quite impressive in its own right given how buggy and horribly optimized that first...
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  • Blizzard Talks Player Housing and the State of World of Warcraft in 2025

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-05-2025, 05:09 PM
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    Blizzard Talks Player Housing and the State of World of Warcraft in 2025

    Player housing is coming in the Midnight expansion.

    There is still plenty of 2025 left to stumble through and plenty of World of Warcraft updates still to come in the year. Today, World of Warcraft executive producer Holly Longdale shared her thoughts about some of the things players can expect to see from the MMO in 2025.

    First and foremost, Longdale shared both her thoughts and some thoughts from the World of Warcraft team about the current state of the game. Included,...
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  • A Popular Game Mode Returns to Dead by Daylight with New Resident Evil Collaboration

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-05-2025, 03:07 PM
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    A Popular Game Mode Returns to Dead by Daylight with New Resident Evil Collaboration

    This fan-favorite mode is set to return on February 10th.

    Although there was already been one collaboration between the asymmetrical multiplayer game Dead by Daylight and the survival horror franchise Resident Evil, there's apparently still some room left for more.

    Previous crossover content saw two Killers, four Survivors, and a bunch of Legendary Outfits added to Dead by Daylight that were either directly from the Resident Evil games or heavily inspired by it. This...
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  • Mai from Fatal Fury Added to Street Fighter 6 Roster Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-05-2025, 01:40 PM
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    Mai from Fatal Fury Added to Street Fighter 6 Roster Today

    Mai is the second-ever guest character in the history of Street Fighter.

    Fatal Fury fans and Street Fighter fans can come together today to celebrate the release of the second ever guest character in the history of the Street Fighter franchise. Why would Fatal Fury fans care about this? Because the special guest character is none other than Mai from SNK's Fatal Fury franchise.

    According to Capcom's own press release, "players can bounce into battle with the iconic...
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  • Onimusha 2 Remaster Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2025, 07:17 PM
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    Onimusha 2 Remaster Announced

    Expected to be released later this year.

    As part of a special presentation by Capcom today, the studio revealed that they are working on a remaster of the 2022 action title, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny.

    This remaster is in development for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Curiously, there is no word about a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S release. I suppose fans can still plan on those newer platforms thanks to backwards combability though....
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  • Battlefield 6 Expected to be Released Before April 2026

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2025, 05:49 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Expected to be Released Before April 2026

    EA says to expect it in fiscal year 2026.

    Electronic Arts reported their third quarter financials today for its current fiscal year ending March 2025. As part of the report, Electronic Arts shared that they expect to see the new Battlefield game, assumed to be Battlefield 6, to be released during EA's fiscal year 2026.

    For Electronic Arts, their fiscal year 2026 runs from April 2025 through to the end of March 2026. This means that as of right now, Electronic Arts expects...
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  • Destiny 2: Heresy is Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2025, 04:50 PM
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    Destiny 2: Heresy is Now Available

    The Final Shape's final Episode launches today.

    Destiny 2: Heresy is now available to players across all platforms. This is the final Episode for the year of content following the release of The Final Shape expansion for Destiny 2. Today's release of Heresy includes new activities, new story, both new and returning weapons, new subclass Aspects, and more.

    In Heresy, players return to the Deadnaught, a popular location from the original Destiny. Players will utilize 25...
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  • Celebrate 25 Years of The Sims with a 25 Hour Livestream Marathon

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2025, 02:58 PM
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    Celebrate 25 Years of The Sims with a 25 Hour Livestream Marathon

    The marathon will include plenty of gameplay and giveaways.

    Electronic Arts will celebrate 25 years of The Sims with a big 25-hour long livestream. The stream kicks off today, February 4 starting at 2PM PST. You can tune into either YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok to watch the stream.

    This big marathon will feature plenty of gameplay in addition to various giveaways. Details on what those giveaways will give away wasn't yet revealed. You'll have to tune in to the marathon...
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  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-04-2025, 12:28 PM
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    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Released

    I'm feelin' quite hungry.

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is now available globally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This is a direct follow-up to the first title that came out in 2018 and is once again developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Deep Silver.

    You once again play as Henry, a blacksmith who became a warrior against his will. You will explore a "thoroughly crafted 15th century Europe." Specifically you...
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  • How Playing FIFA Can Give You an Edge in Football Sports Betting

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 02-04-2025, 11:06 AM

    How Playing FIFA Can Give You an Edge in Football Sports Betting

    Gaming can provide you with a perspective that can enhance your skills in other areas of your life. An example of this is FIFA and sports betting. So let's take a look at how playing FIFA can give you an edge in Football and Sports Betting.

    FIFA is one of the most popular titles in the gaming world. Millions of gamers get involved with it each year. While FIFA has been designed to entertain, it still provides a very realistic perspective of the football way. This perspective can b...
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  • Co-founder of Treyarch Pleads Guilty to Flying Drone into Firefighting Plane

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-03-2025, 10:51 PM
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    Co-founder of Treyarch Pleads Guilty to Flying Drone into Firefighting Plane

    The incident took place during the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

    Peter Akemann, co-founder of Treyarch and president of Skydance Interactive, has pleaded guilty to flying a drone that crashed into a firefighting plane. The damage to the plane was so severe that it had to be grounded for repairs for several days, preventing it from helping to stop the spread of the deadly LA wildfires.

    The drone crashed into the plane on January 9th. Damage was mainly done to the craft's...
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  • New PlayStation State of Play Rumored for Week of Valentine's Day

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-03-2025, 05:24 PM
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    New PlayStation State of Play Rumored for Week of Valentine's Day

    Time to speculate about what Sony will show.

    The games industry leaker known as NateTheHate recently teased an upcoming PlayStation State of Play. This new State of Play will allegedly be held at any point during Valentine's Day week, which obviously runs from Monday, February 10 through Friday, February 14.

    Naturally, Sony hasn't announced any State of Play yet for that week. So as is the case with all rumors and leaks, best to take this one with a grain of salt....
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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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