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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 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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  • New Valve Project 'White Sands' Might be Half-Life 3, But Probably Isn't

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 08-05-2024, 11:20 AM
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    New Valve Project 'White Sands' Might be Half-Life 3, But Probably Isn't

    Oh, look at the time. It's HL3 Rumor o'clock again.

    The Internet is in a damned tizzy once again because it was revealed that Valve is working on a new project codenamed "White Sands." Is it Half-Life 3? Is it not? It probably doesn't help that some people are already out there helping to spread rather baseless rumors that White Sands is Half-Life 3, but it is what it is.

    The news here is that Valve is working on some game that is currently codenamed White...
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  • Steam Tower Defense Fest on Monday

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-25-2024, 04:18 PM
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    Steam Tower Defense Fest on Monday

    A new Steam Fest begins July 29th.

    Valve announced that the Tower Defense Fest will begin on July 29 at 10AM PT on Steam. This Fest will focus on titles that deal with "building and defending your tower; and combatting and destroying your enemies in the process."

    Valve's trailer shows off just a few of the titles that will be included in this Fest. Some of the titles include games like X-Morph: Defense, Element TD2, The Riftbreaker, Orcs Must Die! 3, Defense...
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  • Steam Sets a New Concurrent User Record Yet Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2024, 12:03 PM
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    Steam Sets a New Concurrent User Record Yet Again

    That's a big number.

    Steam saw another record high this weekend for concurrent players online. On Sunday June 30, 2024, Steam saw a peak concurrent player count of 36,927,213 right around 1PM ET. This high is no doubt at least partially fueled by the Steam Summer Sale that kicked off earlier in the week.

    SteamDB reports that the peak hit a high of 36,928,521 for concurrent players on Sunday. The difference between SteamDB's peak and Valve's own peak reporting could be...
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  • Steam Game Recording Announced, Beta Now Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-26-2024, 03:22 PM
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    Steam Game Recording Announced, Beta Now Live

    A new way to save and share gameplay recordings.

    Valve just announced Steam Game Recording, a new way to record, replay, and share clips from most any game you plan on Steam.

    Steam Game Recording was not only announced today but it is also useable right now. You can opt into the latest Steam beta client to try it out. Valve says you can choose either the "Steam Beta Update" or the "Steam Families Beta" to gain access to this new Game Recording feature....
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  • Steam Summer Sale Begins June 27

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-24-2024, 02:57 PM
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    Steam Summer Sale Begins June 27

    The Steam Deck is already on sale now.

    Valve says that the Steam Summer Sale 2024 will begin on June 27th at 10AM PT and run through to July 11th at 10AM PT. That's three weeks of discounts on (probably) most everything on Steam.

    We know how sales work by now. There's also going to be daily sticker drops "and all sorts of fun."

    Valve also passed along word that the Steam Deck LCD is also on sale. The sale on their portable PC is live right now...
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  • NewsBits: Steam Next Fest June 2024 Edition

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-10-2024, 06:22 PM
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    NewsBits: Steam Next Fest June 2024 Edition

    Demos and more demos.

    If you still need a gaming fix in spite of the onslaught of gaming shows that aired over the past several days, maybe you should check out the new Steam Next Fest. Steam Next Fest for June 2024 just kicked off, and once again offers a week of new game trailers, developers talks, and free demos.

    Actually, you know what? I'm going to mention every single game here that I received an email about today as having a demo available on this Next Fest. Between...
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  • Steam's Summer Showcase of Summer Showcases is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-06-2024, 04:12 PM
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    Steam's Summer Showcase of Summer Showcases is Live

    Plus it's almost time for a new Steam Next Fest.

    Valve kicked off Steam's Summer Showcase of Summer Showcases today. As you can tell by the descriptive title, this will be a page where you can see information on all of the event coming up in the next week.

    The landing page includes details on things like the Summer Game Fest, PC Gaming Show, Latin American Games Showcase, Women-Led Games, Wholesome Direct, Xbox Games Showcase, and even a new Steam Next Fest (which begins...
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  • Valve Files Trademark for 'Deadlock'

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    • Published: 06-01-2024, 04:23 PM
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    Valve Files Trademark for 'Deadlock'

    Valve's worst kept secret.

    Deadlock is an upcoming hero-shooter from Valve. It is a 6v6 third-person title that currently has 19 different heroes ranging from humans to creatures to robot and more. Each of these heroes have their own unique abilities. Deadlock features gameplay elements similar to MOBAs like Valve's own Dota 2. Players can enhance their hero by amassing a currency earned from getting kills against AI creeps and human players. There are lanes, various traversal options,...
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  • Counter-Strike 2 Update for May 29, 2024

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-29-2024, 05:05 PM
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    Counter-Strike 2 Update for May 29, 2024

    Since I'm here...

    Looks like Valve just released a little update for Counter-Strike 2. Valve has a tendency to release their updates a little later in the day, so it's a rare treat when I see an update for Counter-Strike and it's still daylight here.

    Today's update isn't particularly big or exciting though. It's more of a minor bug fix update. It is what it is.

    The changelog can be found below if you didn't feel like clicking the link above. Counter-Strike...
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  • Sorry but You Cannot Will Your Steam Account to Someone when you Die

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-27-2024, 07:16 PM
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    Sorry but You Cannot Will Your Steam Account to Someone when you Die

    Where there's a will, there's a way.

    Apparently the big news today is word that once you die, you cannot will your Steam account to someone else. If you couldn't already tell, today is a holiday here in the States, which means it's a slow news day. It's a very slow news day.

    This idea of willing your Steam account to someone when you inevitably pass into an eternity of absolute nothingness was brought up by a ResetEra user, delete12345. This person had asked Steam Support...
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  • Team Fortress 2 Update Adds 64-bit Support; Big Performance Gains Reported

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-19-2024, 02:17 PM
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    Team Fortress 2 Update Adds 64-bit Support; Big Performance Gains Reported

    Some report framerate increases of up to 20%.

    On April 18, 2024, Valve released an update for Team Fortress 2. This alone isn't terribly noteworthy, if only because Valve (well, at least one person at Valve) has been actively updating the competitive team shooter somewhat regularly over the past year. What is notable here is the fact that last night's update added 64-bit support for the 17-year old game.

    I had actually completely ignored last night's update when it came...
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  • The Steam FPS Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-15-2024, 03:01 PM
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    The Steam FPS Fest is Live

    Pew pew.

    Valve announced that a Steam FPS Fest would begin today and so help them, they actually did it. From today through to April 22 at 10AM PT, all things first-person shooter related are having their time in the spotlight on Steam.

    This Fest, like those that came before it, features a bunch of sales on first-person shooter titles. There are also some new, free demos for upcoming titles that you can also check out if you so desire.

    Looking at the current...
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  • Steam FPS Fest on April 15

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-11-2024, 03:00 PM
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    Steam FPS Fest on April 15

    You'll never guess what this Fest is about.

    From April 15 through April 22, Valve will host the Steam FPS Fest. Contrary to what you thought "FPS" stood for, it actually stands for "first-person shooters." Yes, an entire week of Steam offering deals and demos for a variety of first-person shooter games.

    Valve says that this Fest will cover everything from hunting games to diving games, and modern games back to prehistoric shooters. They're all included...
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  • Steam Deckbuilders Fest Begins March 25

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-21-2024, 05:42 PM
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    Steam Deckbuilders Fest Begins March 25

    The cards kind of decks, not the Steam nor the outdoors nor the skateboard varieties.

    Decks, the kind you create with playing cards, hasn't yet had a Fest on Steam yet. Don't worry though, because Valve is righting that wrong when the Steam Deckbuilders Fest arrives on March 25 at 10AM PT and ends on April 1 also at 10AM PT.

    While this Deckbuilders Fest is not specifically for Steam Deck titles, I'm sure many of the games available during the course of the Fest will...
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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
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    I completed up to 10 games
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