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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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  • DOOM: The Dark Ages Releases May 15

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    • Published: 01-23-2025, 03:48 PM
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    DOOM: The Dark Ages Releases May 15

    This prequel is just four months away.

    Doom: The Dark Ages is officially set for release on May 15, 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game is still being worked on by id Software and will utilize the latest version of their id Tech game engine. Today during a new Xbox Developer_Direct, id Software and Bethesda Softworks confirmed that Doom: The Dark Ages will be a prequel to 2016's Doom.

    You will once again step into the heavy boots of the Doom Slayer,...
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Now Available on PC

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    • Published: 01-23-2025, 02:00 PM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Now Available on PC

    Available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is now available to purchase, download, and play on PC via either Steam or the Epic Games Store. There is a limited-time launch discount of -30%, which brings the cost of the game down to just $48.99 from $69.99.

    While the PC release of the game does feature numerous PC-centric features, there are still some notable omissions. For instance, there is no FSR support in the game. There is only DLSS for...
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  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Post Launch Roadmap

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    • Published: 01-22-2025, 07:37 PM
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    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Post Launch Roadmap

    Free and paid content updates are planned.

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't out quite just yet, but Warhorse Studios is already talking about some of their post-launch content plans. After beginning your medieval adventure on February 4th, you will have a variety of free and paid content updates that are expected to arrive throughout the rest of the year.

    It looks like developer Warhorse Studios have plans to roll out updates on a seasonal schedule. Spring will bring...
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  • Don't Nod's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage to Release April 15th

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    • Published: 01-22-2025, 03:58 PM
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    Don't Nod's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage to Release April 15th

    However, the second part has been delayed by a month.

    Don't Nod revealed the release date and pricing for the start of their next narrative adventure, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The first part that they call Tape 1 (Bloom) will be available starting on February 18, 2025.

    The second episode, Tape 2 (Rage), will be available on April 15, 2025. This is a delay of about four weeks from its initially planned release date. Don't Nod says that they need this time to "allow...
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  • Winners Announced for 2025 New York Game Awards

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    • Published: 01-22-2025, 12:08 AM
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    Winners Announced for 2025 New York Game Awards

    It was another big night for Astro Bot.

    Last night at the 14th annual New York Game Awards, the New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) announced their picks for the best in video games. These include the best games, the best game actors, and the best industry journalists.

    The night was yet another huge one for the PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot. It took home three awards, including the ever prestigious Game of the Year award. It also won for Best Music in a Game...
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  • No More Room in Hell 2 Update 0.2.4 Information

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    • Published: 01-21-2025, 05:44 PM
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    No More Room in Hell 2 Update 0.2.4 Information

    The Early Access game continues to evolve.

    Torn Banner Studios released another big update for No More Room in Hell 2 today, the zombie survival title that entered into Early Access in October 2024. This new update adds in an overhaul to how ammunition is handled, a new Firefighter zombie, and plenty of bug fixes and quality of life additions. ...
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  • First Venues for The Witcher in Concert Announced

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    • Published: 01-21-2025, 03:28 PM
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    First Venues for The Witcher in Concert Announced

    The first concert will take place at gamescom 2025.

    CD Projekt Red shared the first details on their upcoming tour for The Witcher in Concert. The Witcher in Concert is a "celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt." It will feature a live orchestral performance of select tracks from The Witcher 3 and the game's DLC releases.

    These concerts will also be "accompanied by cutting-edge visuals and gameplay." The concert will feature...
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  • Microsoft Claims Ubisoft Games Are No Longer Broken on Windows 11 24H2 as Forced Updates Begin

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    • Published: 01-20-2025, 03:54 PM
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    Microsoft Claims Ubisoft Games Are No Longer Broken on Windows 11 24H2 as Forced Updates Begin

    The issue with Ubisoft games was marked as resolved.

    The extremely buggy 24H2 update for Windows 11 may just be slightly less buggy now. According to Microsoft, the issue of Ubisoft games becoming unresponsive or crashing has been marked as "Resolved" as of January 17, 2025.

    Microsoft claims that some Ubisoft titles are no longer affected by issues from the 24H2 update after Ubisoft released several updates for their impacted titles. Those titles that have...
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  • That Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest is Now Live

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    • Published: 01-20-2025, 02:57 PM
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    That Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest is Now Live

    Think fast, act faster.

    As promised, the Real-Time Strategy Fest is now live on Steam! Today kicks off a week of deals, demos, and promotions for games within the RTS genre. This Fest ends on January 27 at 10AM PT, so if you see a deal for a game you're interested in, be sure to pick it up before that cutoff date.

    Taking a look at the Fest page, some of the standout titles on sale include games like Stellaris (-75%), Crusader Kings 3 (-70%), Manor Lords (-30%), Age of...
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  • Accolade Sports Collection Out January 30th

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    • Published: 01-20-2025, 12:58 PM
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    Accolade Sports Collection Out January 30th

    A 5-pack of classic sports titles from the 90s.

    Atari and QUByte Interactive are partnering to release Accolade Sports Collection on January 30 for PC via Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. The Accolade Sports Collection will bundle five classic 90s sports titles in one package.

    Older players will get to relive a bit of nostalgia with: Hardball!, Hardball 2, Winter Challenge, Summer Challenge, and Hoops Shut Up and Jam!. You may better recognize Hoops Shut Up and...
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  • Steam's Real-Time Strategy Fest on Monday

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-17-2025, 03:50 PM
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    Steam's Real-Time Strategy Fest on Monday

    Get those fingers ready.

    Valve just announced a new Steam Fest event that will kick off on Monday. Starting January 20th and running through until the 27th, Steam's Real-Time Strategy Fest will take place.

    Move aside turn-based strategy games, it's time for the faster-paced real-time strategy genre to shine. This Fest is all about those tactical combat focused games where you cannot pause, you cannot think, you can only do.

    We don't know just yet which RTS...
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  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard Game Director is Leaving BioWare

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    • Published: 01-17-2025, 01:34 PM
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    Dragon Age: The Veilguard Game Director is Leaving BioWare

    The departure is completely unrelated to sales.

    Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director Corinne Busche confirms that she is parting ways from BioWare and Electronic Arts. Busche says that she is parting from BioWare after 18 years due to being offered an opportunity to make a fresh RPG elsewhere that she "couldn't turn down."

    Busche was the game director on Dragon Age: The Veilguard since February 2022. Before joining, Dragon Age: The Veilguard had gone through...
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  • Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Launch Trailer

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    • Published: 01-17-2025, 12:32 PM
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    Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Launch Trailer

    The sequel to the successful Ender Lilies is just around the corner.

    Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is set for release on January 22nd. This follow-up to the dark fantasy Metroidvania, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. This sequel is set to be released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam at a price of $24.99. Sorry, Xbox One owners.

    Ender Magnolia takes place multiple decades after the events in Ender Lilies. You play as an Attuner...
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  • PlayStation Cancels Two Live Services Games, Including a God of War Game from Bluepoint

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-16-2025, 06:59 PM
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    PlayStation Cancels Two Live Services Games, Including a God of War Game from Bluepoint

    Maybe making everything live service isn't actually the play after all.

    A new report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier says that PlayStation has canceled two unannounced live service titles on Thursday. These were unannounced titles that were being developed at two PlayStation subsidiaries: Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. Both of these titles were live service projects that would be regularly updated with new content and contain several ways of pulling in recurring revenue from player...
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  • Nintendo Lawyer Admits that Emulation is Legal Actually

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    • Published: 01-16-2025, 05:44 PM
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    Nintendo Lawyer Admits that Emulation is Legal Actually

    This isn't a change of heart, however.

    This week, the Tokyo eSports Festa was held during which lawyers and IP leaders from Capcom, Koei, Sega, Konami, and Nintendo talked about a wide range of topics. One of those topics involved copyright and IP within the gaming industry. When it came to talking about the legality of emulators, patent attorney and deputy general manager of Nintendo's IP department, Koji Nishiura, said that emulators are technically legal.

    The caveat...
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