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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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  • Battlefield 6 Season 5 Gameplay Teaser Features Las Vegas and Dead Space

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    • Published: 10-06-2026, 06:47 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Season 5 Gameplay Teaser Features Las Vegas and Dead Space

    That's alright, EA, continue to dangle Dead Space in front of us while not working on a Dead Space 2 remake.

    A new gameplay trailer for Season 5 of Battlefield 6 was released earlier today. The new season takes us all to Nevada, specifically the city of Las Vegas. The new locale and other goodies are set to arrive on October 13. We're getting three new maps, new weapons, a "Rapid Royale" mode, a new event, and much more.

    The gameplay trailer shows off some...
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  • Retailers Increase Price on Used PlayStation 5 Pro to $1,400

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-06-2026, 05:48 PM
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    Retailers Increase Price on Used PlayStation 5 Pro to $1,400

    More than the cost of a new PS5 Pro.

    The PlayStation 5 came out in 2020. The Pro variant came out in 2024. It's nearing the end of 2026, and prices for both of these consoles have increased compared to their launch prices. Now, the cost of a used PlayStation 5 Pro is even more than if you were able to buy one new! What the actual fuck are we doing?!

    GameStop currently lists used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles for a staggering $1,399.99 (or just $1,329.99 for GameStop Pro...
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  • Nvidia Releases New Driver for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-06-2026, 04:22 PM
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    Nvidia Releases New Driver for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and More

    DLSS 4.5 tech is also included with Gears of War: E-Day.

    Nvidia just released the new Game Ready 617.42 driver for their graphics cards. This new driver is "Game Ready" for new and upcoming releases: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Valor Mortis.

    There is only one notable fix in this driver release, but it's a fix for an issue that has plagued the last several driver...
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  • Star Wars: Galactic Racer Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 10-06-2026, 01:23 PM
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    Star Wars: Galactic Racer Released

    This is repulsorcraft racing.

    Fuse Games, Secret Mode, and Lucasfilm Games just launched Star Wars: Galactic Racer. You can get the newest podracing game on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Steam, Epic, and Amazon Luna.

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer earned itself an 87 average score through OpenCritic. Reviewers seem to enjoy almost every aspect of the game and give special praise to the roguelite campaign and online multiplayer. It seems some of the common complaints were...
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  • Monday Layoffs - Ninja Theory and Supermassive Games

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    • Published: 10-05-2026, 06:33 PM
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    Monday Layoffs - Ninja Theory and Supermassive Games

    Another day in the gaming industry.

    Layoffs have started at the Hellblade development studio, Ninja Theory. This sad but inevitable situation comes just a couple of weeks after leadership at Ninja Theory and XBOX failed to reach an agreement that would either let Ninja Theory continue operations or go independent.

    Last month, XBOX COO Matt Booty said that they were still trying to look at a couple of last-minute options before the closure was fully set in stone.
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  • Five Key Areas Every Beginner Needs to Look at Within a Sports Betting Platform

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    • Published: 10-05-2026, 03:43 PM

    Five Key Areas Every Beginner Needs to Look at Within a Sports Betting Platform

    When you first open a sports betting platform, you can quickly find yourself looking at a lot of different options, from sports and markets to account tools and event information. Rather than trying to take everything in at once, you can focus on five key areas that help you understand what the platform offers and how it is organized. Exploring a sports betting platform for the first time can be quite straightforward when you know what to look for. You may notice several sports, competitions, markets and...
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  • NACON Announces Revolution 5 Unlimited - A Featured Filled Controller for PlayStation 5 and PC

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    • Published: 10-02-2026, 03:48 PM
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    NACON Announces Revolution 5 Unlimited - A Featured Filled Controller for PlayStation 5 and PC

    This baby can hold so many customizations.

    NACON is back with a new high-end peripheral for the gaming accessory enthusiasts out there. The NACON Revolution 5 Unlimited is an officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller featuring some of the latest and greatest technology. Though licensed for the PlayStation 5, the Revolution 5 Unlimited can also be used on PC.

    The Revolution 5 Unlimited is claimed to be "the culmination of years of research and continuous feedback...
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  • Control Resonant Original Soundtrack Now Available on Streaming Platforms

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    • Published: 10-02-2026, 12:31 PM
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    Control Resonant Original Soundtrack Now Available on Streaming Platforms

    Featuring original work from Petri Alanko.

    Milan Records released the original soundtrack for Control Resonant. The soundtrack is available through many music streaming services and features original tracks by Petri Alanko.

    Alanko also worked on the soundtrack for the original Control in 2019. The highlight of the Control Resonant soundtrack is the vocal track "The One I Once Knew," featuring vocals by Amelia Jones. ...
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  • Extended Operations Free DLC Launches Today for 007 First Light

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    • Published: 10-01-2026, 05:48 PM
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    Extended Operations Free DLC Launches Today for 007 First Light

    New Game+, new difficulty mode, Photo Mode, and more fresh content.

    IO Interactive released new downloadable content for 007 First Light today, just as they said they would. This downloadable content is called "Extended Operations," and it is free to everyone who owns 007 First Light.

    Included in this DLC are some of the community's most often requested features. Today's new content includes: New Game+, 007 difficulty mode, improved weapon handling animation...
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  • AI Upscaling is Coming to Base PlayStation 5

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    • Published: 10-01-2026, 12:48 PM
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    AI Upscaling is Coming to Base PlayStation 5

    First there was PSSR, now there is QSSR. The wait for RSSR begins.

    Sony just announced that the base PlayStation 5 console will soon get its own form of AI upscaling to rival the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on the PlayStation 5 Pro.

    The new solution for base PS5 consoles is being called Quick Spectral Super Resolution, or QSSR. QSSR is also the result of a collaboration dubbed Project Amethyst between PlayStation and AMD. This AI upscaling technology...
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  • Demo Released for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

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    • Published: 10-01-2026, 12:19 PM
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    Demo Released for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    What a horrible night to have a curse.

    A free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is now available on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch, and Steam. The demo will let you try out the early stages of the game ahead of its full release on October 15, 2026. Progress that is earned in the demo will carry over to the release version.

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is an upcoming 2D action game, perhaps even a "Metroidvania" style game, developed by Konami, Evil...
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  • Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Released on Switch 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-30-2026, 03:34 PM
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    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Released on Switch 2

    A bit beyond "fashionably late."

    Aspyr shared word that Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The two titles can either be purchased separately or as a bundle in the aptly named Middle-earth Shadow Bundle.

    If purchasing the Shadow Bundle, you have until October 5 to pay just $34.99. After that date, the price jumps up to $69.99. If purchased separately,...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC System Requirements

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    • Published: 09-30-2026, 02:07 PM
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC System Requirements

    You'll need a CPU and probably also a GPU.

    Activision shared the final PC system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Expected to release on October 23, the PC release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 looks to be playable across a wide range of hardware configurations.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is an upcoming first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. This upcoming title serves as a continuation of the rebooted Modern...
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  • Aion 2 Early Access Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-30-2026, 11:36 AM
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    Aion 2 Early Access Released

    Though there are some obvious server issues.

    NC America launched Aion 2 into Early Access today through both Steam and its own Purple platform. Those who purchased any of the Founder's Packs are granted five days of early access to this new MMORPG. Otherwise, Aion 2 will release as a free-to-play title on October 5, 2026.

    This early access release grants players access to the entirety of Aion 2. There are no limitations on the content that can be accessed. The Founder's...
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  • Free DLC Teased for 007 First Light

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-29-2026, 05:15 PM
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    Free DLC Teased for 007 First Light

    There's a big countdown and everything.

    IO Interactive has a countdown active for some free downloadable content coming on October 1 for 007 First Light. The 007 First Light website just fills the page with the countdown on initial load, suggesting that whatever is coming might be quite substantial.

    The actual content that will be released is currently unknown. It appears as though IO Interactive is keeping that a closely guarded secret.

    This won't be the...
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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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