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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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  • Steam Autumn Sale Begins November 27

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-21-2024, 03:26 PM
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    Steam Autumn Sale Begins November 27

    Stuff your game library while you stuff your face.

    Valve shared that we are about a week away from the 2024 Steam Autumn Sale kicking off. This year's Steam Autumn Sale will run from November 27 through December 4.

    You know what this is about by now. If you don't find the deal you're looking for during this sale, there will be another sale around Christmas time as usual. ...
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  • Steam Supposedly Getting 'Proper' Season Pass Support

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-20-2024, 07:19 PM
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    Steam Supposedly Getting 'Proper' Season Pass Support

    Valve wants those promises of future content in writing.

    Valve is making some changes to how Season Pass content and purchases are made through Steam. As spotted by SteamDB creator Pavel Djundik, Valve has updated their Steamworks Documentation with significant changes to the handling of Season Passes and the promise of future game content.

    Valve will now require that all Season Passes sold through Steam include the following information before people can make their...
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  • Limited Edition White Steam Deck OLED is Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-18-2024, 09:29 PM
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    Limited Edition White Steam Deck OLED is Now Available

    Only available while supplies last.

    Valve launched their Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White model today for their popular handheld PC. The White model features touches of grey for buttons as well as an orange power button. This thing is actually limited edition and once they're sold out of each region that is it. It's not getting a restock.

    Valve says that they have "allocated stock proportionally across all regions" and have restricted purchases to just...
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  • Celebrate Half-Life 2's 20th Anniversary with Never Before Seen Footage, Documentary, Huge Update, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-15-2024, 06:53 PM
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    Celebrate Half-Life 2's 20th Anniversary with Never Before Seen Footage, Documentary, Huge Update, and More

    Half-Life 2 is free until November 18th.

    We are one day away from it being 20 years since Half-Life 2 was released. Given that November 16th falls on a Saturday this year, Valve is celebrating the milestone today, one day ahead of time. And what a celebration it is. Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary is being marked with official Steam Workshop support, bug fixes, restored content, new graphical settings, updated controller settings, and more. Also, they're giving out Half-Life 2 for...
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  • Train Added to Counter-Strike 2

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    • Published: 11-13-2024, 07:31 PM
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    Train Added to Counter-Strike 2

    What's next: Dust? Aztec? Prodigy? Cbble? Assault? 747? Estate? Chateau?! Ha, if only...

    A vastly overhauled version of de_train (Train) was just added to Counter-Strike 2 today. This release not only makes obvious visual changes and improvements to the classic Counter-Strike map but it also makes some significant changes to the layout. The most obvious change is the addition of overcast skies and some rainy weather.

    Today's update also adds in community maps Basalt...
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  • Steam Cooking Fest Begins November 11th

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    • Published: 11-07-2024, 04:48 PM
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    Steam Cooking Fest Begins November 11th

    Valve is cooking up another Fest.

    On November 11, Valve will kick off the Steam Cooking Fest. This will be a week's worth of sales and demos on all things food and drink related.

    How Valve didn't make a steamed hams joke in their press release is anybody's guess. Maybe they included a reference to it in the announcement video, seen below. ...
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  • Valve Officially Launches Steam Game Recording

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 11-05-2024, 06:38 PM
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    Valve Officially Launches Steam Game Recording

    Seasoned to possible perfection after four months.

    Coming about four months since its beta release, Steam Game Recording is now officially available for all Steam users. This is a new system built into Steam that will let you record, replay, and share clips from games you play through Steam.

    This does seem to require a new update to the Steam client, so be sure to check for updates if you have been running Steam all day and don't yet see this feature. You'll be able...
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  • Steam's Annual Halloween Sale is Now Live

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    • Published: 10-28-2024, 05:39 PM
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    Steam's Annual Halloween Sale is Now Live

    Steam Scream 3 offers plenty of spooky discounts.

    Valve kicked off their latest annual Halloween sale today. Steam Scream 3, or Steam Screen 3D as they're stylizing it, is live from now through to November 4th at 10AM PT. This latest installment of their annual sale offers plenty of discounts on horror and horror-adjacent PC games.

    Taking a quick glance at some of the current top selling horror titles, there are some pretty good deals going on. There's Dead by Daylight...
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  • Turn-Based RPG Fest Begins Monday on Steam

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    • Published: 09-26-2024, 01:17 PM
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    Turn-Based RPG Fest Begins Monday on Steam

    FESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSST!

    Far too much time has passed since the last Steam Fest, so it's a darn good thing Valve just announced the Turn-Based RPG Fest. Steam's Turn-Based RPG Fest kicks off on September 30th at 10AM PT and will offer a full week of discounts and demos on all things turn-based RPG related.

    Valve says that this Fest will cover areas such as turn-based tactical titles to turn-based strategy titles.

    The Turn-Based RPG Fest will come to an end...
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  • Steam Surpasses 38 Million Concurrent Users

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-22-2024, 02:25 PM
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    Steam Surpasses 38 Million Concurrent Users

    Another record broken.

    Steam has set another record for most online concurrent users. Today, Steam saw a concurrent user (CCU) record of 38,367,277 people.

    To put this figure in perspective, in September 2023, the peak CCU for Steam was a pathetic 31,272,321. Just a month ago in August, Steam peaked at 37,266,324 people online at once. That means there were over 1 million additional Steam users online today for this new record.

    Today's new high was undoubtedly...
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  • Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest Begins on Steam

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    • Published: 09-16-2024, 04:12 PM
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    Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest Begins on Steam

    Steve Martin not included.

    The Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest kicked off earlier today on Steam. This new Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest will be live until September 23 at 10AM (PT).

    The Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest includes a sale on all things transportation related. It is, in fact, a Fest that is not just limited to planes, trains, and automobiles but is called the Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest because of the reference to the movie that...
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  • Steam Deck on Sale for up to 25% Off

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-12-2024, 01:15 PM
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    Steam Deck on Sale for up to 25% Off

    Select models on sale until September 26th.

    Valve is celebrating Steam turning 21 years old today by getting it blind stinking drunk putting the Steam Deck on sale for up to 25% off. This sale runs from now through to September 26, 2024.

    Notably, Valve has the Steam Deck LCD 64GB model on sale for 15% off, making it just $296.65. The Steam Deck LCD 512GB model is 25% off, bringing it down to $336.75. This sale unfortunately excludes the 256GB LCD model and both of the...
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  • Steam Families Released on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-11-2024, 06:50 PM
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    Steam Families Released on Steam

    The new Families feature makes it easier to share your game library with your family.

    Today's new Steam client update has just rolled out and with it comes the official launch of Steam Families. This is a vastly improved upgrade to the old Steam Family Sharing and Steam Family View features that are now depreciated in favor of this new system.

    Steam Families allow you to create a Steam Family and invite up to five family members. You are able to manage this family from...
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  • Valve Technically Announces Deadlock, Adds Steam Page

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-23-2024, 06:35 PM
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    Valve Technically Announces Deadlock, Adds Steam Page

    Valve has also lifted the restrictions on streaming and talking about Deadlock.

    Valve's Deadlock is maybe, sort of, possibly officially announced now? The developer put up a Steam page for Deadlock but they have not yet made any formal announcement about the game.

    Valve also lifted restrictions on players being able to stream Deadlock, put up news articles about Deadlock (without getting their account banned...), and talk about Deadlock. Those restrictions being lifted...
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  • Steam Rhythm Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-19-2024, 01:27 PM
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    Steam Rhythm Fest is Live

    A fest all about rhythm games.

    Valve just kicked off the Steam Rhythm Fest. From now through August 26th, you will be able to play new demos and find discounts on all game rhythm related.

    This Fest includes discounts and promos for a lot of games that include words like Beat, Rhythm, and Trombone. I see that Hi-Fi Rush is on sale for 40% off right now, which makes that stellar game just $17.99. Trombone Champ is 65% off, Crypt of the NecroDancer is 80% off, Pistol Whip...
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