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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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  • Raytracing and DLSS 3 Added to Portal Prelude

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    • Published: 07-18-2023, 03:44 PM
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    Raytracing and DLSS 3 Added to Portal Prelude

    This mod has been updated with RTX Remix.

    Nvidia announced and released Portal: Prelude RTX, a remaster of a 2008 mod. This update includes updated visuals, support for raytracing, DLSS 3 support, and is the first game to publicly use RTX I/O.

    Raytracing and DLSS 3 are both rather self-explanatory as several games have come out featuring these technologies already. RTX I/O stands for RTX Input/Output and is a new way for your GPU to reduce the load times for large amounts...
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  • Team Fortress 2 Hits New Concurrent Player Peak

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    • Published: 07-13-2023, 05:45 PM
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    Team Fortress 2 Hits New Concurrent Player Peak

    This game came out in 2007.

    After yesterday's update that added 14 community-created maps, Team Fortress 2 is breaking records. The game, which came out in 2007, just broke its previous concurrent player record. SteamDB shows that Valve's free-to-player shooter hit an all-time concurrent user peak of 253,997 players. Even right now at a bit after 6PM (ET), there are almost 235,000 people playing Team Fortress 2. It's 2023. This game game out 16 years ago! This game is old enough to d...
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  • Team Fortress 2 Summer Update Adds 14 New Maps

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-12-2023, 05:37 PM
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    Team Fortress 2 Summer Update Adds 14 New Maps

    That's like way more than getting 0 new maps!

    A new update for Team Fortress 2 was released. Included in the update is the addition of 14 new community maps, the Summer 2023 Cosmetic Case with 25 new community-made items, six new community-made taunts, and 20 new community-created Unusual effects.

    This update comes alongside the start of the Summer event, which will run until September 15, 2023. This update also includes several different fixes and updates to already existing...
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  • Steam Summer Sale Includes 20% Discount on Steam Deck

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-29-2023, 01:29 PM
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    Steam Summer Sale Includes 20% Discount on Steam Deck

    Plus discounts on tons of games.

    The Steam Summer Sale is now live and you know what that means? It means you get another news post about a Steam sale that begins with, "and you know what that means?"

    The Steam Summer Sale is live right now and runs until July 13, 2023 at 10AM (PT). This sale includes discounts on thousands of titles that work on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck.

    Speaking of Steam Deck, this Summer Sale includes up to 20% off of new...
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  • Valve Ditches Dota 2 Battle Pass

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-20-2023, 12:58 PM
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    Valve Ditches Dota 2 Battle Pass

    Battle Pass when? NEVER!

    Dota 2 is about to turn ten years old. How does Valve choose to celebrate the milestone? They opted for violence. Well, not really. Valve is set to celebrate ten years of Dota 2 with "some fun stuff." This "fun stuff" won't be available until sometime after July 9th, the date that Dota 2 officially turns ten.

    Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Valve's latest Dota 2 blog is the fact that they are ditching the Battle Pass. The...
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  • Major Steam Client Update Leaves Beta

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-14-2023, 07:03 PM
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    Major Steam Client Update Leaves Beta

    Over a month of beta testing later, the update is ready for prime time.

    In late April, Valve pushed out a beta update for the Steam client. This update was far more extensive than mere bug fixes or tiny tweaks here and there. This update has just left beta and is out for everyone using Steam.

    First and foremost, Steam is now using a new and updated framework. A lot of this won't be visible to the end user, but it allows Valve to more easily share code between the desktop...
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  • Valve Sued by Immersion Over Haptics Used in Steam Deck

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    • Published: 05-17-2023, 06:50 PM
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    Valve Sued by Immersion Over Haptics Used in Steam Deck

    The lawsuit also includes Valve's VR Index device.

    Immersion, the company that seems to only exist to sue every other company that uses any form of rumble or haptic feedback is at it once again. The company that purchased and accumulated countless patents on rumble technology is now suing Valve.

    Immersion is suing Valve with claims that the Half-Life: Alyx developer infringed on various Immersion owned patents in the Steam Deck handheld PC and Valve's VR device aptly named...
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  • Steam Sports Fest is Now Underway

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    • Published: 05-15-2023, 02:23 PM
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    Steam Sports Fest is Now Underway

    Sports sports sports sports, sports sports sports sports.

    The Steam Sports Fest is officially underway. This event just kicked off and offers tons of sports and sports-adjacent games with sales and demos. The Steam Sports Fest runs from right now through to May 22 at 10AM (PT).

    This little event encompasses all sorts of sports. You've got your traditional games like basketball, football (both kinds!), baseball, golf, boxing, maybe even some hockey and more. Then you have...
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  • Steam Sports Fest Begins May 15

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    • Published: 05-11-2023, 12:09 PM
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    Steam Sports Fest Begins May 15

    Are you ready for some football (and probably other sports)?!

    I bring you good news, sports fans! Starting on May 15, Valve kicks off the Steam Sports Fest that will include all kinds of discounts and demos for anything and everything even remotely sports-like on Steam.

    Valve says that the Steam Sports Fest will celebrate a wide range of sports games and sport-adjacent games. It'll have football (both kinds!), bowling, parkour, and more. It will even have sports games...
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  • Dota 2's The International Returns to Seattle for 2023

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    • Published: 05-08-2023, 01:24 PM
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    Dota 2's The International Returns to Seattle for 2023

    The last time this esports event was held in Seattle was 2017.

    Valve is bringing The International home for 2023. This weekend, the studio revealed that for the first time since 2017 the massive Dota 2 world championship will be held in Seattle, Washington. It will kick off in late October and take place in the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

    Further details were not yet revealed by Valve but they did say that the number of tickets that will be available will be much...
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  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Surpasses 1.8 Million Concurrent Players

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-06-2023, 04:10 PM
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    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Surpasses 1.8 Million Concurrent Players

    Eleven years later, CS:GO is more popular than ever.

    There have already been several monumental weekends just in 2023 for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The game, which turns 11 later this year, is seeing more popularity than ever before.

    Maybe it's the hype surrounding the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 or for IEM Dallas 2023 later this month. Maybe it's because Valve launched the Paris 2023 Viewer Pass and autograph capsules this week. Maybe it's because people are getting...
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  • Counter-Strike Used to Share Reality of Invasion of Ukraine with Russians

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    • Published: 05-03-2023, 03:09 PM
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    Counter-Strike Used to Share Reality of Invasion of Ukraine with Russians

    Custom maps are being used to bypass Russian media restrictions.

    According to a report by GamesRadar+, a Finnish newspaper us making use of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to share reports of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These reports allow anybody playing the game, particularly those in Russia, to see the reality of what Russia's army is doing instead of the typical Russian propaganda the state media deems they should see.

    Helsingin Sanomat launched a new Counter-Strike...
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  • Latest Steam Beta Makes Major Overhaul to the In-game Overlay

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    • Published: 04-27-2023, 07:16 PM
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    Latest Steam Beta Makes Major Overhaul to the In-game Overlay

    Watch YouTube, take notes, chat, and more.

    Valve just released a new beta update for Steam that includes a wealth of new features, updated old features, and some under the hood changes. While we don't typically write about updates released for the Steam Client Beta, this particular update had enough cool new features that it was worth a mention.

    Right now, you can opt into the new beta for the Steam client that makes some drastic changes to the In-Game Overlay. Now, you...
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  • Steam Puzzle Fest Begins April 24

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    • Published: 04-21-2023, 02:12 PM
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    Steam Puzzle Fest Begins April 24

    Riddle me this.

    Another Steam "Fest" event is soon to kick off. Valve passed along word that the Steam Puzzle Fest is the next in the "Fest" lineup.

    The Steam Puzzle Fest begins on April 24 at 10AM (PT) and will conclude on May 1 at the same time. This week-long event will focus on, you got it, games that include puzzles. These include games that focus on escape room style mechanics, games with physics puzzles, tile matching games, party games, hidden...
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  • Steam Will No Longer Run on Windows 7 or 8 after January 1, 2024

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2023, 01:50 PM
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    Steam Will No Longer Run on Windows 7 or 8 after January 1, 2024

    It's far past time you updated from these unsupported operating systems.

    This week, Valve announced that if you are running Steam on either Windows 7 or Windows 8, you are going to need to upgrade. Come January 1, 2024, Valve says that the Steam client will no longer run on those versions of Windows.

    If you are one of the fewer than 2% of all Steam users still using either of these operating systems, it's beyond time you got around to moving on to something newer. Microsoft...
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    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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