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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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  • New Update for Stalker 2 Claims to Fix Crashes on Shader Compilation

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    • Published: 01-27-2025, 04:20 PM
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    New Update for Stalker 2 Claims to Fix Crashes on Shader Compilation

    At least one very problematic issue is said to be resolved in this update.

    The first update of 2025 for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released today. Patch 1.1.4 is short in changelog but should make a significant impact for those who have been struck by the bug that causes the game to crash or freeze during the initial shader compilation.

    Developer GSC Game World says that the issue should be fixed for most people who were experiencing this issue. However, they...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Mistakenly Released on PlayStation 5

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    • Published: 01-27-2025, 03:30 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Mistakenly Released on PlayStation 5

    Larian warns against making new saves.

    The eighth major patch for Baldur's Gate 3 isn't supposed to be out just yet, but it still somehow became available to players on PlayStation 5. Earlier today, Larian Studios revealed that PlayStation 5 players have access to Patch 8 due to an issue or miscommunication somewhere. The problem is, the patch isn't complete yet nor should it be available to anybody. ...
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  • Rise of the Ronin is Coming to PC on March 10th

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    • Published: 01-27-2025, 02:33 PM
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    Rise of the Ronin is Coming to PC on March 10th

    The PlayStation 5 exclusive will soon be exclusive no longer.

    For those looking for an open-world action-RPG, as there are so few of those these days, you're in luck. On March 10, 2025, the PlayStation 5 exclusive title, Rise of Ronin, will get a PC release via Steam.

    Developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, Rise of Ronin will hit PC at an affordable price of just $49.99. That's not taking into account any potential launch discounts the game might receive....
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  • Ubisoft Closes Studio and Lays Off 185 Employees Across Europe

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    • Published: 01-27-2025, 01:58 PM
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    Ubisoft Closes Studio and Lays Off 185 Employees Across Europe

    One studio is fully closed while others are being downsized.

    Ubisoft just shut down its studio in Leamington, UK and laid off several additional employees across three other studios. In a statement issued to Eurogamer, Ubisoft says that all of Leamington's 50-person team has been let go. In addition to the closure of that studio, Ubisoft is laying off employees across their Dusseldorf, Stockholm, and Newcastle studios.

    In total, about 185 employees are being laid off....
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  • South of Midnight to Launch on April 8

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    • Published: 01-24-2025, 02:43 PM
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    South of Midnight to Launch on April 8

    Plus get another look at the game's unique style and some story elements.

    At yesterday's Developer_Direct, Microsoft and Compulsion Games shared a fresh look at South of Midnight. This is an upcoming third-person action-adventure game set in America's Deep South. It's expected to be released on April 8, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and on PC via Steam. Those who pick up the Premium Edition will get five days of advance access.

    At the recent Direct, South of Midnight...
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  • Original Composers for Unreal Tournament's Soundtrack Return for a Banging Remix Album

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    • Published: 01-24-2025, 12:39 AM
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    Original Composers for Unreal Tournament's Soundtrack Return for a Banging Remix Album

    Tournament Rematch: Unreal Tournament Remixed should be available today.

    Materia Collective announced Tournament Rematch: Unreal Tournament Remixed, a collection of modern remixes of classic Unreal Tournament tracks. The tracks featured on this release are done by the original composers and brings a bit of a modern update to some of the already banging tracks you remember from your youth.

    Tournament Rematch: Unreal Tournament Remixed is said to be out today across a variety...
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  • Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced, Plus Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Released to Game Pass and Steam

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    • Published: 01-23-2025, 06:50 PM
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    Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced, Plus Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Released to Game Pass and Steam

    The new entry arrives this fall.

    Ninja Gaiden 4 was announced today from Team Ninja and PlatinumGames. This will be the first new entry in the Ninja Gaiden franchise in 13 years when it releases some time in fall 2025. As the game is being published by Xbox Game Studios, you will be able to pick it up on Xbox and PC upon release.

    Ninja Gaiden 4 will place a spotlight on a new character, a young ninja named Yakumo. Series mainstay, Ryu Hayabusa, will be in Ninja Gaiden...
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  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Features a Big Balloon Buddy and an April Release Date

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    • Published: 01-23-2025, 06:07 PM
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    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Features a Big Balloon Buddy and an April Release Date

    A fresh look at Sandfall Interactive's freshman outing.

    Sandfall Interactive is still hard at work on their first ever game as a new studio, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. First revealed in June 2024, we saw a game featuring turn-based combat and set in a world that was slowly coming to an end by an entity known as the Paintress. It's a game that features a robust cast of actors and plenty of visually surreal environments and enemies.

    During today's Xbox Developer_Direct,...
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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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  • 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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