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Massive Steam Leak Spoils Story and Achievements for Dozens of Games, Some of Which are Not Even Announced

Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!

In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.

The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
 

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...
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  • Activision's Halo is Rumored to be a Reboot

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-23-2026, 01:50 PM
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    Activision's Halo is Rumored to be a Reboot

    They are becoming exceedingly efficient at reboots.

    It is rumored that Halo will be rebooted as a franchise after Activision was given control following the latest "reset" of all things XBOX at Microsoft. This claim comes from TechnicalHalo on Twitter, who says, "lore is not going to be continued."

    This rumor follows the news from yesterday that XBOX laid off an additional 268 employees, many of whom came from Halo Studios. As part of the ongoing...
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  • XBOX Continues Layoffs and Closures - 268 New Layoffs and Ninja Theory Shuttering

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-21-2026, 11:28 PM
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    XBOX Continues Layoffs and Closures - 268 New Layoffs and Ninja Theory Shuttering

    Cuts across Halo Studios and other first-party studios.

    XBOX continues its reign of terror today as it announces another 268 layoffs across first-party XBOX studios, as well as the "XGS management and central functions layer." Ninja Theory will be shuttered. Several other studios are being shuffled around. As for Arkane, "consultation(...) remains underway."

    The unfortunate news was shared with the public earlier today by XBOX executive vice president...
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  • Bungie is Bringing Back Destiny and Evolving Marathon

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-21-2026, 02:46 PM
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    Bungie is Bringing Back Destiny and Evolving Marathon

    This includes unvaulting major content.

    Destiny 2 died months ago. The game's developer, Bungie, suffered mass layoffs shortly after. Despite all of this, Bungie announced today that they are going back to Destiny.

    A new studio update from studio head Poria Torkan and head of product Josh Deane says that Bungie is aiming to "return Destiny to its original promise." The studio also plans to make some major changes to the game. First and foremost, this includes...
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  • Demo Out Now for Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival

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    • Published: 09-17-2026, 04:55 PM
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    Demo Out Now for Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival

    Raise some hell! But only a little bit for now.

    A playable demo for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is now available through Steam. Along with the demo release, a new trailer, Scarlet Church, was also released today. Both of these come a few weeks ahead of the full game release, which is slated for October 8, 2026 on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. A Switch 2 release is also happening but won't be available until October 8.

    If you can't see the new trailer...
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  • Control Resonant Launch Trailer

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    • Published: 09-17-2026, 02:59 PM
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    Control Resonant Launch Trailer

    One week out from release.

    It's almost time to take back a paranaturally altered version of New York. Control Resonant is out September 24, 2026, from Remedy Entertainment, and a new launch trailer dropped today.

    This launch trailer features the track "My Favourite Game" by The Cardigans. It builds up the hype ahead of release without revealing too much of the mysteries that await players.

    In Control Resonant, players take on the role of Dylan...
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  • Minecraft Bedrock 26.50 Wilderness Bound: What Android Players Need Before Downloading

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-17-2026, 02:14 PM

    Minecraft Bedrock 26.50 Wilderness Bound: What Android Players Need Before Downloading

    Minecraft Bedrock 26.50 Wilderness Bound can make an established Android world feel new again. The update focuses on outdoor exploration, autumn-colored environments, camping features, and new building options, but players should still prepare before replacing a stable installation or opening an important world in a new build.

    What Android Players Should Check Before Installing Bedrock 26.50

    Before updating, players can review the build details and supported files when they download...
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  • MindsEye Developer Build a Rocket Boy Seems to be Closing

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-16-2026, 09:30 PM
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    MindsEye Developer Build a Rocket Boy Seems to be Closing

    All employees have apparently been laid off.

    The Leslie Benzies-led development studio, Build a Rocket Boy, seems to have laid off all remaining employees. Multiple developers have come forward saying they were laid off, with some adding that they believe pretty much everyone at the company has been laid off. This would effectively mean Build a Rocket Boy is no more after releasing only one title, MindsEye.

    For Benzies, MindsEye was to be the start of their "Roblox...
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  • Slut Squad Idle Crime Game Now Free on PC and Mobile

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 09-16-2026, 06:42 PM

    Slut Squad Idle Crime Game Now Free on PC and Mobile

    Idle crime games have carved out a devoted following among mobile and PC gamers who enjoy building empires without needing to stare at their screens every second, and the latest title to make waves in this genre has just dropped its price to nothing at all. This new release blends familiar mechanics with fresh twists, giving both newcomers and genre veterans plenty of reasons to jump in and start building their criminal empire from the ground up.

    In brief
    • The idle crime game 'Slut
    ...
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  • Genshin Impact Is Still One of Gaming's Biggest Success Stories - Here's Why Players Keep Coming Back

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    • Published: 09-15-2026, 05:17 PM

    Genshin Impact Is Still One of Gaming's Biggest Success Stories - Here's Why Players Keep Coming Back

    Six years on, HoYoverse's open-world RPG shows no sign of slowing down. Whether you're a day-one Traveler or thinking about finally giving Teyvat a shot, here's what makes the game tick in 2026.

    When Genshin Impact launched in September 2020, plenty of people expected it to be a flash in the pan. A free-to-play, anime-styled open-world game with gacha mechanics, released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation and mobile? It sounded like a recipe for a quick cash grab. Instead, it be...
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  • Valve's Steam Frame Now Available, Starting at $1,059

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-14-2026, 04:51 PM
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    Valve's Steam Frame Now Available, Starting at $1,059

    Wait until you see the price of the 1TB model.

    Valve just opened sign-ups for their new virtual reality headset, Steam Frame. It officially "launches" today, starting at an eye-watering price of $1,059 for the 256GB model. The 1TB Steam Frame bumps that price up to $1,299.

    A purchase of the Steam Frame, either model, includes the wireless VR headset, Steam Frame controllers, and a copy of Half-Life: Alyx.

    Valve is once again using the reservation...
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  • Why Always On Community Servers Still Matter in Modern Multiplayer Games

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 09-14-2026, 03:55 PM

    Why Always On Community Servers Still Matter in Modern Multiplayer Games

    Modern multiplayer games make joining a match almost effortless. A button finds a lobby, fills empty slots and moves everyone into the action. That convenience is valuable, but it solves a different problem from the one community-run servers were built to solve. Matchmaking creates sessions. A persistent server creates a place. For survival games, sandboxes, simulators and mod-friendly PC titles, that distinction still shapes whether a group plays together for one evening or becomes a lasting c...
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  • New Character, Minato, Joins Dead or Alive 6 Last Round

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-10-2026, 04:26 PM
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    New Character, Minato, Joins Dead or Alive 6 Last Round

    She's said to be a "flashy" new character. Get it? Because ti...

    Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja added a new character to Dead or Alive 6 Last Round today. The character, Minato, "is a seemingly ordinary high school student with an exceptional talent for dancing whose fighting style blends her flashy dance moves with her impressive physical ability, showcasing her flair and skill."

    Minato, also known as TOKYO JK, is best buds with the genius scientist NiCO....
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  • Wardogs Releases to Steam Early Access

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    • Published: 09-10-2026, 03:09 PM
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    Wardogs Releases to Steam Early Access

    3 teams. 100 players. 1 odd man out.

    Wardogs was released into Steam Early Access today. The game boasts massive 100-player all-out warfare battles. Wardogs is developed by Bulkhead and published by team17. It's billed as a tactical FPS and is planned for PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S in 2028.

    So far, it seems as though the Early Access is nothing more than a queue simulator. I've seen about a quarter of a million people waiting in the queue at one point. It probably...
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  • Steam Programming Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-10-2026, 01:53 PM
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    Steam Programming Fest is Live

    It's a Unix system. I know this!

    The Steam Programming Fest is now live on Steam through September 14 at 10 AM PT. These next four days will allow you to pretend to be a 1337 h4x0r. Dust off those Cheeto bags, crack open a cold one (Mtn. Dew), and prepare to code as you've never coded before (because you probably haven't).

    Taking a look at some of the "Popular Discounted" titles participating in the sale, we can see some real hidden gems. I don't know. Maybe...
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  • Hideo Kojima Partners with XBOX on Physint Release After PlayStation Pulls Out of Partnership

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-09-2026, 10:54 PM
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    Hideo Kojima Partners with XBOX on Physint Release After PlayStation Pulls Out of Partnership

    Friendship ended with PlayStation, now XBOX is new best friend?

    In January 2024, Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions and PlayStation's Hermen Hulst announced that they were partnering on a new action-espionage title called Physint. This deal would see PlayStation publishing the Kojima-developed title, making it a PlayStation 5 exclusive release.

    Outside of a brief update in August 2025 where Kojima shared some of the stars that will appear in the game and a poster, not...
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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
    16.67%
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