Have you ever wanted to construct battle arenas where mercenaries fight to the death over important global issues, but found you would rather shoot people in those arenas instead of riveting things that need riveted? We’ve got a position
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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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Team Fortress 2 Update Lets Players Beta Test New Maps!
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Team Fortress 2 Update Lets Players Beta Test New Maps!
An update for Team Fortress 2 was rolled out tonight. Unlike the usual updates, this update added something a little special. It added the "Mann Co. Beta Maps - Early Access Program" to the game. We'll explain what that's all about right now.
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Source Filmmaker 0.9.8.5 Update Released
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Source Filmmaker 0.9.8.5 Update Released
An update to Source Filmmaker was rolled out tonight from Valve. The update brings the tool up to version 0.9.8.5 for those keeping track at home.
Changelog for Source Filmmaker 0.9.8.5 update- added Add Team Fortress Item context menu option to player models in the AnimationSet Editor - Add Override Materials now automatically adds paint and cloak material vars if applicable - added Remove Invisible Objects and Remove Muted Sounds under cleanup menus in the timeline - added suppo... -
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The International Dota 2 Tournament Schedule and Prize Breakdown Revealed
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The International Dota 2 Tournament Schedule and Prize Breakdown Revealed
Valve has revealed the tournament schedule and the prize breakdown for The International Dota 2 Championships.
Schedule...
TUESDAY 8
Playoffs: Phase One - Wild Card
Solo Championship
WEDNESDAY 9 through SATURDAY 12
Playoffs: Phase Two
SUNDAY 13 through MONDAY 14
Playoffs: Phase Three
FRIDAY 18
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Operation Breakout Begins for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
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Operation Breakout Begins for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive received a massive update tonight as Operation Breakout kicks off. Operation Breakout includes six new community maps, an Operation Breakout All Access Pass, mission drops, 45 new weapon finishes, a journal, and tons more.
This is all in addition to the massive update made to the gameplay and maps for CS:GO. Let's take a look at the full changelog below.
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Mini-Pudge Courier, Weather Effects, Chat Emotes, Live Rewind and More Released for Dota 2
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Mini-Pudge Courier, Weather Effects, Chat Emotes, Live Rewind and More Released for Dota 2
Anybody who owns or will own a Dota 2 Compendium will gain instant access to the new content that was added to Dota 2 tonight. Valve is calling this the Overflowing Compendium update and includes new styles for the Squawkins courier, the Mini-Pudge courier, chat emoticons, weather effects, and a "live rewind" feature for spectators.
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Valve Trying to Stop Steam Summer Adventure Collusion
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Valve Trying to Stop Steam Summer Adventure Collusion
These past few days, you may have seen some of the teams running away with an easy victory. Many speculated there was some event rigging going on either by the community, by Valve, or by both. It turns out that the rigging was all done on the community side and Valve is now working hard to combat the obvious rigging. Instead of jolly cooperation, Valve wants you to go for the throat.
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Small Team Fortress 2 Update is Coming - June 19, 2014
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Small Team Fortress 2 Update is Coming - June 19, 2014
A new update for Team Fortress 2 is about ready to be released tonight. It's a small bug fixing update for yesterday's big Love and War update.
Changelog for TF2 for June 19, 2014- Added a new startup music track from Expiration Date - Added a crafting recipe for The Back Scatter - Fixed a client crash caused by Strange Fists - Fixed players using the partner taunts to enter enemy spawn rooms - Fixed a regression with the Disco Beat Down unusual effect - Fixed The Classic autom... -
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$250,000 Prize Pool for ESL One Cologne 2014 Raised by Counter-Strike Community
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$250,000 Prize Pool for ESL One Cologne 2014 Raised by Counter-Strike Community
The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive community has managed to raise $250,000 for the ESL One Cologne 2014 prize pool.
Taking place at Gamescom 2014 in Cologne, Germany, the upcoming CS:GO tournament will feature 16 teams - the eight quarter-finalists from EMS One Katowice (held earlier this year) and eight teams from online regional qualifiers. The event's matches will be streamed live by ESL. The CS:GO crowd-funding initiative began in August, 2013 with the release of The Arms Deal U... -
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Love and War Update for Team Fortress 2 Released
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Love and War Update for Team Fortress 2 Released
I guess it was only a two day reveal for the Love and War update for Team Fortress 2. As such, the update is now out!
Love & War Update - Added 5 new weapons, 15 new taunts, and 43 cosmetic items for the Love & War update - Partner Taunts can now be performed with the opposing team - Added a new Taunt Loadout with 8 slots so multiple taunts can be equipped at the same time -- Taunts are no longer equipped in the Action Slot -- Pressing th... -
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Love and War Update for TF2 - Day 2 - Bread, Weapons, Bread Weapons, and Achievements
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Love and War Update for TF2 - Day 2 - Bread, Weapons, Bread Weapons, and Achievements
Welcome to the second day of reveals for the Team Fortress 2 "Love and War" update! Today's update focuses on some of the new weapons and goodies you'll be able to get your hands on when the update goes live. It also provides a lit of new achievements. One thing that stuck out to me was the weapon listed above. The Classic is very similar to the old TFC sniper rifle. Perhaps you should keep your fingers crossed that the sniper rifle isn't the only thing from TFC that Valve ... -
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Love and War Update for Team Fortress 2 - Day 1 Reveals
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Love and War Update for Team Fortress 2 - Day 1 Reveals
Love is a battlefield. The first day of reveals for the upcoming "Love and War" update for Team Fortress 2 was revealed just moments ago. It features dancing, flipping, a game of rock, paper, scissors, and new achievements.
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Team Fortress 2 - The Clock is Ticking...
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 Developer Given 1-Year Ban from Steam for Showcasing a Community Exploit That He Repeatedly Told Valve About
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 Developer Given 1-Year Ban from Steam for Showcasing a Community Exploit That He Repeatedly Told Valve About
Valve dished out a 52-week long ban on Thomas Duda, a developer with SCS Software, the studio behind the Euro Truck Simulator series. His ban came after Duda showed off a security exploit in Valve's own Steam Community that would allow for scripts to be run without issue. He showcased the vulnerability by making the screen shake and play the Harlem Shake. Valve banned him shortly after for "violations of the Steam Subscriber Agreement." The issue here is that according to Duda, he... -
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released - June 11, 2014
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released - June 11, 2014
An update was released tonight for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It marks the end of Operation Phoenix and includes a few other small changes.
Changelog for CS:GO for June 11, 2014OPERATION PHOENIX...
- Operation Phoenix has ended.
- The Phoenix Case is now available for all players.
CSGO
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Valve Issues Warning on Stealing Other's Work for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Steam Workshop
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Valve Issues Warning on Stealing Other's Work for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Steam Workshop
Valve just issued a warning to content creators making things for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. That warning? Don't steal content that others have made and try to pass it off as your own!
Recently we received a DMCA takedown notice regarding copyright infringement with respect to the the M4A4 | Howl, and a community sticker, Howling Dawn, claiming that the artwork was not originally created by the stated contributors. This matter is extremely serious, and we have taken appropriate action... -
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