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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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  • Arjun Joins the Street Fighter 6 Roster on October 13

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    • Published: 09-08-2026, 12:21 PM
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    Arjun Joins the Street Fighter 6 Roster on October 13

    Who knew that Yoga could be so dangerous?

    A new gameplay trailer is out today for Arjun, the newest fighter coming to Capcom's Street Fighter 6. Arjun will be the second character released in Year 4 of Street Fighter 6 when he arrives on October 13.

    Capcom showed off Arjun's deadly Yoga Breathing techniques in a new gameplay trailer. The studio also shared a look at new Challengers artwork and effects that are inspired by the upcoming Street Fighter movie. These new...
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  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword Surpasses 1 Million Sales on Launch Day

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    • Published: 09-07-2026, 06:11 PM
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    Onimusha: Way of the Sword Surpasses 1 Million Sales on Launch Day

    The hunger for a new Onimusha is real.

    Cumulative sales of the Onimusha franchise now exceed 10 million units, thanks to very strong first-day sales for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

    According to Capcom, Onimusha: Way of the Sword sales surpassed 1 million units on its September 4, 2026 launch day. It seems obvious that fans of the franchise were very eager for a new game after not getting a fresh release in over 20 years.



    The new game serves...
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  • PAX Unplugged Houston Announced

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    • Published: 09-04-2026, 04:34 PM
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    PAX Unplugged Houston Announced

    PAX expands with a fifth expo.

    PAX co-organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade announced a fifth entry in their series of PAX expos. The newest is PAX Unplugged Houston and will serve as a complementary expo to the PAX Unplugged event held in Philadelphia every year.

    PAX Houston is the second in the tabletop-focused Unplugged expos. This new one will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The expo runs from Friday, June 25 through June 27, 2027....
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  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches

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    • Published: 09-04-2026, 12:51 PM
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    Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches

    It's been two decades...

    Onimusha: Way of the Sword is out today from Capcom. This new release is available on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic. This marks the first new Onimusha game in 20 years.

    Travel to a hellishly twisted version of Kyoto during Japan's Edo period. While the game features real-world locations and historical figures, it still brings to life local myths and a dark fantasy world. Playing as Miyamoto Musashi, a young samurai,...
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  • Maneater 2 Announced

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    • Published: 09-03-2026, 06:39 PM
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    Maneater 2 Announced

    "The only thing on the mind of a shark is to eat." - Lil Wayne

    Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios announced that they are currently developing Maneater 2 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic. Once again, these studios are billing this sequel as an open-world action-RPG starring a shark. Or as it's better known to the team: shARkPG.

    In Maneater 2, players will eat, explore, evolve, and escape from Neptune's Kingdom. Neptune's...
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Releases April 8, 2027

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    • Published: 09-03-2026, 06:02 PM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Releases April 8, 2027

    Get ready for a lot of new gameplay footage.

    Square Enix says that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be released digitally and physically on April 8, 2027. This is a simultaneous release for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic.

    The release date announcement comes alongside other major Final Fantasy 7 Revelation news. There is a new, extended gameplay video, and pre-orders for the game also kicked off today. ...
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  • XBOX Adding Major Monthly Time Restrictions to Cloud Gaming

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    • Published: 09-03-2026, 05:07 PM
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    XBOX Adding Major Monthly Time Restrictions to Cloud Gaming

    Game Pass Ultimate is limited to just 15 hours per month.

    XBOX is about to place some laughably bad time restrictions on cloud gaming for Game Pass subscribers. Starting in November, players will get, at most, just 15 hours per month of cloud gaming access, and that is only for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

    Those with lesser subscription tiers will get even less time to game on the cloud. Game Pass Premium subs will get just 10 hours per month, and Game Pass Essential...
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  • The Three Rs of Planet Zoo 2 - Restoration, Rewilding, and Research

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    • Published: 09-03-2026, 03:48 PM
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    The Three Rs of Planet Zoo 2 - Restoration, Rewilding, and Research

    Featuring the reintroduction of species.

    The folks over at Frontier Developments shared the fifth episode of their Feature Focus series for Planet Zoo 2. Today's latest shines a bright light on the "reintroduction of species, the rewilding of land, and conservation research." Fans also get a look at a new Planet Zoo 2 feature: Wildlife Reserves.

    This trailer takes a look at the Sumatran Wildlife Reserve, a location that was unfortunately hit hard by "human...
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  • As Battlefield 6's Anniversary Nears EA Shares Major Map Revisions

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    • Published: 09-02-2026, 05:40 PM
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    As Battlefield 6's Anniversary Nears EA Shares Major Map Revisions

    A two-week anniversary event, map revisions, and more.

    Season 4 of Battlefield 6 is rolling into its final phase, and EA has just pulled the curtain back on the upcoming Tidal Strike update. While fans of the Top Gun collaboration will be happy to hear that Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep are sticking around, Battlefield Studios is bringing plenty of new changes. From an upcoming anniversary celebration to massive structural map reworks being tested for the game's future, here is...
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  • NexusMods Acquires SteamDB

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    • Published: 09-02-2026, 02:31 PM
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    NexusMods Acquires SteamDB

    The focus now is on making money.

    After 13 years of operating as an independent resource, the popular Steam tracking platform SteamDB has officially been acquired by Nexus Mods. Originally launched in 2013 as a hobby project by Pavel "xPaw" Djundik and Marlamin, SteamDB grew into a massive platform used by millions to track player counts, pricing history, and backend game updates.

    The decision to sell the platform came after its creator experienced severe burnout...
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  • No Rest for the Wicked Delayed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-01-2026, 07:15 PM
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    No Rest for the Wicked Delayed

    Though still available in Early Access now.

    Moon Studios says that the 1.0 release for No Rest for the Wicked has been delayed until March 2027 for both PlayStation 5 and PC. The XBOX Series X|S and Switch 2 releases are currently "to be determined." Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 version will open in January 2027.

    In a post addressed to their fans, Moon Studios says that the extra time will give their studio more time for general polish "and the litany...
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  • Monster Energy and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Promotion

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    • Published: 09-01-2026, 06:21 PM
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    Monster Energy and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Promotion

    Embrace the gamer stereotype for exclusive content.

    Monster Energy and Call of Duty have teamed up for a special promotion for the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This new promotion allows players to unlock exclusive in-game content such as Double XP. It is even possible to win one of four Monster Energy X Polaris off-road vehicles.

    Even though Modern Warfare 4 isn't out until October 23, Mon-heads (that's what I think Monster Energy fans probably call themselves)...
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  • Nvidia DLSS 5 to Officially Debut on September 3 with NBA 2K27

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    • Published: 09-01-2026, 05:40 PM
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    Nvidia DLSS 5 to Officially Debut on September 3 with NBA 2K27

    Will thankfully be limited to the RTX 50 Series and completely optional.

    Nvidia will officially release DLSS 5 on September 3, starting with NBA 2K27. This new "3D-Guided Neural Rendering" iteration of DLSS will be possible only for those with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and laptops. It will also be completely optional if you aren't a fan of what it does to the games it's used in.

    Nvidia claims that DLSS 5 is "a major step forward in using AI to...
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  • Escape from Playtime Announced - 4-Player Co-op Set in the Poppy Playtime Universe

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    • Published: 09-01-2026, 03:43 PM
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    Escape from Playtime Announced - 4-Player Co-op Set in the Poppy Playtime Universe

    Ah, a new entry in the PPU.

    Escape from Playtime is a newly announced 4-player co-op title set in the Poppy Playtime universe. Mob Entertainment shared a first look at this title.

    In Escape from Playtime, players take on the role of the "Cute-yet-disturbing Smiling Critters." As these Smiling Critters, you are tasked with finding materials that will be used to build a mysterious project "that promises escape from the factory." Players will have to...
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  • Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Releases September 23

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    • Published: 09-01-2026, 03:08 PM
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    Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Releases September 23

    Cut the grass and then touch it.

    Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 is set for release on September 23 on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. This is "the sequel to the original fan-favourite mowing sim played by over 3 million players."

    Really? 3 million players for the first game? Wild.

    Lawn Mowing Simulator 3 tasks you with kicking off an entirely new career in the wild world of lawn care. You will use a range of licensed, real-world equipment. Missions...
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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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    I completed more than 10 games
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