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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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  • Onimusha 2 Remaster Announced

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • 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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  • Fallout Season 2 Set Shot Teases a Familiar Dinosaur

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    • Published: 02-03-2025, 04:22 PM
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    Fallout Season 2 Set Shot Teases a Familiar Dinosaur

    It's good to see you again, Dinky.

    Anybody who has played even an hour of Fallout: New Vegas is probably familiar with a certain T-rex that stands tall outside the Novac community. It's one of the first major landmarks you come across while setting out into the greater Mojave Wasteland, and is the site of some key moments with Boone, one of the optional companions in New Vegas.

    This past weekend, a fan page for all things Fallout posted a photograph of a recreation of...
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  • EA Announces Community Testing Program 'Battlefield Labs' for Battlefield 6

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    • Published: 02-03-2025, 02:49 PM
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    EA Announces Community Testing Program 'Battlefield Labs' for Battlefield 6

    Billed as "the most ambitious community testing program in the Battlefield franchise history."

    Electronic Arts announced "the most ambitious community testing program in franchise history" for Battlefield 6 today. EA, alongside the developer collective of Battlefield Studios, invite players to join Battlefield Labs to help shape the development of the next Battlefield title ahead of release.

    Electronic Arts says that the first phase of Battlefield...
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  • Battlefield 6 Community Testing Details Coming on Monday

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-02-2025, 01:57 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Community Testing Details Coming on Monday

    EA is ready to open their testing for the new Battlefield to a wider audience.

    In a message posted to social media, Electronic Arts said that they will be revealing new details on the upcoming Battlefield community testing program. Those details will be shared at 5PM CET or 8AM PDT on February 3. Where they will be shared is not exactly clear, but presumably there will be information shared on social media and possibly the Battlefield website.

    The next Battlefield title...
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  • No Man's Sky - Worlds Part 2 Update

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-01-2025, 01:23 PM
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    No Man's Sky - Worlds Part 2 Update

    Update 5.50 serves as the second part of the massive Worlds update.

    Hello Games released their "Worlds Part 2" update for No Man's Sky this past week. This is the second half of their massive, and aptly named, "Worlds Part 1" update that dropped in July 2024. This isn't to be confused with the separate, yet equally impressive, Aquarius update that came out after Worlds Part 1 but before today's Worlds Part 2 updates that added in fishing.

    So what...
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  • Steam Idler Fest on Monday

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-31-2025, 01:48 PM
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    Steam Idler Fest on Monday

    Waiting... waiting... waiting...

    The Steam Idler Fest begins Monday, February 3, 2025. This is a Fest for all games where waiting is 95% of the game. If you like those types of games, you'll want to keep an eye on Steam's Idle category next week.

    Given how many of these idle games are already free-to-play, there may not be too much offered as part of this Steam Idler Fest. Still, some of the big paid idlers include classics like Cookie Clicker, chill idlers like Spirit...
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  • Killing Floor 3 Dated for March 25, 2025

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    • Published: 01-31-2025, 01:01 PM
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    Killing Floor 3 Dated for March 25, 2025

    Plus details on a closed beta and various purchasing options.

    Killing Floor 3 will be available worldwide on March 25, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Killing Floor 3, developed by Tripwire Interactive, is also available for pre-order starting today for both retail and digital versions.

    Specifically, digital pre-orders are live now for the PC versions on Steam and Epic. Physical pre-orders are live now for the console versions....
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  • Forza Horizon 5 is Coming to PlayStation 5 This Spring

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 01-30-2025, 06:19 PM
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    Forza Horizon 5 is Coming to PlayStation 5 This Spring

    Perhaps Halo and Gears of War aren't too far behind after all.

    Xbox made a somewhat surprising announcement in the early afternoon hours on January 30. The racing franchise best associated with the Xbox brand, Forza, is coming to PlayStation 5. This all begins this spring when Forza Horizon 5 releases on PlayStation 5. Forza Horizon 5's PS5 port is being handled by Panic Button with help from Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games.

    The PlayStation 5 release of Forza Horizon...
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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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