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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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  • In the Valley of Gods is Officially 'On Hold'

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    • Published: 12-03-2019, 06:57 PM
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    In the Valley of Gods is Officially 'On Hold'

    The latest from the Firewatch team is indefinitely postponed.

    Way back in the year 2017, Firewatch developer Campo Santo announced a new titled called In the Valley of Gods. At the time, we never knew it but the first reveal of the game could also have been the last look we may ever get.

    In the Valley of Gods was going to be a first-person adventure set in Egypt. Just about five months after the announcement, came word that Campo Santo was acquired by Valve. In the months...
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  • Halo Stickers and Music Added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-26-2019, 09:05 PM
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    Halo Stickers and Music Added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

    I think Halo is a pretty cool guy.

    343 Industries just rolled out an update today for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Wait.

    Hold on. Let's take a step back here for a second.

    343 Industries released a Counter-Strike update? Yes! Well, sort of!

    Today saw the release of some new cross-promotion content between 343 Industries and Valve. This new cross-promotion content adds in a Halo Sticker Capsule (pictured here) as an in-game purchasable item...
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  • Valve Pulled Almost 1000 Games from Steam Last Night

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-26-2019, 06:48 PM
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    Valve Pulled Almost 1000 Games from Steam Last Night

    Entire publisher catalogs have disappeared.

    Last night, Valve pulled almost 1,000 games from Steam. Entire publisher catalogs were wiped out, leaving many to wonder just what happened.

    It seems as though nearly all of the games in question were almost all tied to a single Russian publisher, Dagestan Technology. This publisher appeared to operate under a large number of different names. The list of banned games, found here across nearly four pages, are probably games you've...
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  • Dota 2 'Outlanders Update' Makes Significant Changes to Game, Adds New Items

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    • Published: 11-26-2019, 06:23 PM
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    Dota 2 'Outlanders Update' Makes Significant Changes to Game, Adds New Items


    There are a lot of changes in today's 7.23 update.

    Dota 2 was updated today. That's the short version. The long version is enough to fill up a MASSIVE dedicated page over at Dota2.com. Valve has made some significant changes to the game. There are so many changes here that this update even has a dedicated name: The Outlanders Update.

    This update adds in two new Heroes: Void Spirit and Snapfire. This update also now allows every player to have their own courier....
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  • Half-Life Alyx Reveal Trailer, 4K Screens, and Release Date Announced

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    • Published: 11-21-2019, 01:32 PM
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    Half-Life Alyx Reveal Trailer, 4K Screens, and Release Date Announced

    Valve is back.

    It's been over 12 years. 12 years since the last Half-Life game was released. While it may not be Half-Life 3, Valve did today reveal Half-Life Alyx to the world. This is a new VR title for the PC that is set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2.

    Valve is straight up calling this a "full-length" game that just happens to require a VR device to experience. Pre-orders are available now, months ahead of the game's currently planned release...
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  • Steam Remote Play Together Now Available to Everyone

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    • Published: 11-20-2019, 06:39 PM
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    Steam Remote Play Together Now Available to Everyone

    A number of Remote Play Together games are now on sale via Steam.

    Valve just officially launched a new feature for Steam today. They're calling it Remote Play Together and it's a new feature that allows you to enjoy some remote local co-op play. Even better is the fact that this allows users on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android to all play a game together!

    Valve says that up to four players (or more in ideal situations) can instantly join up to play a game together....
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  • Hey, Valve Just Announced a New Half-Life Game

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    • Published: 11-18-2019, 06:48 PM
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    Hey, Valve Just Announced a New Half-Life Game

    Half-Life: Alyx is a flagship VR game from Valve.

    It's taken 12 years, but Valve has finally announced a new Half-Life title. The studio formerly known for developing hats has just announced a "flagship VR" title called Half-Life: Alyx.

    The company has billed it as a "flagship VR" game. It's reportedly prequel to at least Half-Life 2 and will be VR exclusive. We will have more information on this when the main reveal comes this Thursday, November 21. ...
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  • Valve Pushes for Increased Transparency for 2020 Counter-Strike Leagues

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    • Published: 11-12-2019, 06:32 PM
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    Valve Pushes for Increased Transparency for 2020 Counter-Strike Leagues

    The future is crystal clear.

    A new blog entry by the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team at Valve, suggests that the developer is looking for more transparency in 2020. Not only are they being transparent with the community about these new initiatives, but they are pushing professional teams and tournaments to be more transparent with you.

    Valve took community feedback to a blog posted back in August. The blog entry, entitled "Keeping Things Competitive," focused...
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  • EA Working on Cross-Save and Progression Sharing Between Steam and Origin

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    • Published: 11-07-2019, 07:28 PM
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    EA Working on Cross-Save and Progression Sharing Between Steam and Origin

    Seems EA is serious about this return to Steam.

    With the recent announcement that EA was making a return to Steam, a number of questions remained unanswered. A couple of those questions focused on whether or not there would be support for things like cross-save or even cross-progression between EA's own Origin platform and Steam.

    Fortunately, we have a few promising answers today. Most developers don't like to split their communities and EA is no exception. It seems they...
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  • New Steam Library Released to Everyone Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-30-2019, 05:02 PM
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    New Steam Library Released to Everyone Today

    A new Steam Library awaits you.

    If you aren't a participant in the Steam client beta, you may not have gotten a first-hand look at the new Steam Library. That doesn't much matter now because the new look for the Steam Library is out of beta and it's releasing on time available for everyone right now.

    As with all major changes, there are going to be a bunch of you that probably hate it. I can almost guarantee that you will be the loudest of the bunch on social media and...
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  • EA to Bring EA Access and Games to Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-29-2019, 12:45 PM
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    EA to Bring EA Access and Games to Steam

    Don't call it a comeback.

    Today, an announcement from both EA and Valve seem to confirm some rumors that started to kick up over the past couple of weeks. That is correct, EA games are making a return to Steam. The plan is to bring over features like EA Access in addition to bringing over individual games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.

    Electronic Arts made the full announcement just a short time ago. They say that starting in Spring, EA Access will be made available...
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  • Valve Launches Steam Remote Play Together Beta

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    • Published: 10-21-2019, 03:03 PM
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    Valve Launches Steam Remote Play Together Beta

    Play local co-op without the couch.

    Valve just launched their first public beta for the Steam Remote Play Together feature. This will allow you to invite online Steam Friends to join in on your local co-op game, local multiplayer, and split screen games as if they were sitting beside you.

    You can have up to four players (or more in some situations) instantly join on your game. For this feature, only the host needs to own and install the game. The other players will connect...
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  • Counter-Strike Update Adds Classic Knife Skins and an Updated Cache

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-18-2019, 03:57 PM
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    Counter-Strike Update Adds Classic Knife Skins and an Updated Cache

    The classic CS knife is back.

    An update is out today for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Included in this update is an updated version of Cache courtesy of FMPONE and Volcano. This updated release is now playable on all official servers through the Casual, Deathmatch, and Scrimmage game types.

    Also released today is the CS20 Case. This case is being released in honor of the 20th anniversary of Counter-Strike. Given that Counter-Strike first came out on June 18, 1999...
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  • New Steam Library Beta is now Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-17-2019, 01:13 PM
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    New Steam Library Beta is now Live

    A new beta brings a new look to your Steam library.

    Earlier this month, Valve announced that they were going to launch a complete overhaul to the Steam Library. Today, the first beta release of that drastic redesign has been released to the public mere moments ago. Those of you who are already in the beta release channel for the Steam client may have already gotten the update today. For everyone else, here is what you need to know.

    Valve has kindly set up a new page specifically...
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  • Steam Redesign Beta Begins September 17

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-04-2019, 01:42 PM
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    Steam Redesign Beta Begins September 17

    Get a first-hand look at the New Steam Library redesign in about two weeks.

    On September 17, Valve will open the doors to everyone that wants to check out the New Steam Library first-hand. This will be an opt-in beta that will allow anybody to test drive the new features before they're rolled out to everyone as part of a mandatory Steam client update.

    Valve went into detail about some of the major changes you'll notice in this new design. First off, is the obvious new look...
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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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