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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 Next Fest June 2026 Edition Announced

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    • Published: 06-12-2026, 02:55 PM
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    Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition Announced

    NEEEEEEEXT FEEEEESSSSST!

    Valve shared word that their next Steam Next Fest will kick off on June 15 at 10 AM PT. For one week, until June 22, the Steam Next Fest will offer up a selection of hundreds of free game demos across basically every genre known to man. Yeah, even that genre.

    We all already know the deal by now, right? It's a week where you can try out a ton of different demos for games that either aren't out yet or were maybe just released. You can try them...
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  • First Look at DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

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    • Published: 06-11-2026, 06:05 PM
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    First Look at DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

    The extraction shooter mode returns.

    During the latest XBOX Games Showcase, Activision shared a look at the new DMZ experience from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This is being billed as the "definitive Call of Duty extraction shooter experience."

    DMZ in Modern Warfare 4 will support wither solo or squad play, with the main goal being to infiltrate, recover advanced military technology, and extract successfully. There will be various weather conditions to...
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  • Mass Layoffs Expected at XBOX Yet Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-10-2026, 08:23 PM
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    Mass Layoffs Expected at XBOX Yet Again

    July will be brutal.

    Once again, XBOX is planning to carry out another round of mass layoffs across their various studios and divisions. This is according to a new report from Bloomberg, and anybody capable of seeing the writing on the walls since Asha Sharma took over as head of XBOX.

    Bloomberg, citing multiple anonymous sources, say that layoffs will arrive after the end of Microsoft's current fiscal year. The end of the fiscal year is June 30th for Microsoft. These...
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  • Valve Discontinues Physical Steam Gift Cards Due to Scammers

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    • Published: 06-10-2026, 03:21 PM
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    Valve Discontinues Physical Steam Gift Cards Due to Scammers

    Digital only moving forward.

    Valve says that they will no longer release new stock of Steam Gift Cards at retail outlets. This surprising news was shared somewhat quietly through an update to the Support page for the Steam Wallet.

    As part of the FAQ on that support page, Valve says that the supply of physical gift cards will not be replenished once the current supply is sold. Valve says that scammers are to blame for the end of the physical Steam Gift Cards at retailers....
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  • Cairo Bazaar Added in Latest Battlefield 6 Update; Free Trial is Also Live

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    • Published: 06-09-2026, 06:35 PM
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    Cairo Bazaar Added in Latest Battlefield 6 Update; Free Trial is Also Live

    The map formerly known as Grand Bazaar.

    Battlefield Studios released a content-filled update for Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC today. This update is called "Blastpoint" and it re-introduces Grand Bazaar, now called Cairo Bazaar, as a new map for multiplayer.

    Cairo Bazaar is a tight map focused on close-quarters combat engagements. The alleyways and shops are perfect for ambushes on unsuspecting enemies. The map did receive an obvious facelift from its...
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  • Kingdom Hearts 4 June 2026 Trailer

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    • Published: 06-09-2026, 05:54 PM
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    Kingdom Hearts 4 June 2026 Trailer

    Square Enix didn't forget.

    Square Enix waited until today's Nintendo Direct to share a new look at Kingdom Hearts 4. The trailer is, unfortunately for fans, just another teaser. It doesn't even have any sort of catchy title or anything. They're simply calling it the "June trailer" in the press release. I think it's a little bit more than that. I think it's at least safe to call it the "June 2026 trailer."

    Release date? Forget about it. We only know...
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  • First HD-2D Final Fantasy Game Announced - Final Fantasy Resonance

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    • Published: 06-09-2026, 03:57 PM
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    First HD-2D Final Fantasy Game Announced - Final Fantasy Resonance

    Is "resonant" the new en vogue word for studios this year or something?

    During today's Nintendo Direct, Square Enix announced the first ever HD-2D Final Fantasy title. Final Fantasy Resonance will blend together the classic turn-based battle system but infused with a modern twist.

    Final Fantasy Resonance is a "tale of Crystals" that sees the return of Chocobos, espers, and airships. It also includes appearances from various characters from other Final...
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  • 8BitDo Announces Summer of XBOX

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    • Published: 06-09-2026, 02:47 PM
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    8BitDo Announces Summer of XBOX

    Several XBOX themed items are now available in Europe.

    It's the summer of XBOX, at least as far as 8BitDo is concerned. The well-known peripheral maker is ready to paint Europe in translucent green with the arrival of a themed keyboard, mouse, controller, and even a numpad accessory.

    First up is the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard - XBOX Edition. Priced at €119.99 / £104.99 / $119.99 this keyboard sports the "iconic green color scheme made famous by the original...
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  • The Legend of Zelda: ocarina of Time Remake Announced

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    • Published: 06-09-2026, 12:04 PM
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    The Legend of Zelda: ocarina of Time Remake Announced

    You wanted actual gameplay footage? Too bad.

    Nintendo announced a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time today during their latest Nintendo Direct. The trailer features no actual gameplay footage and is merely a teaser.

    Despite the complete lack of footage, Nintendo says that this remake for The Ocarina of Time will be released in "2026." Nintendo also says that this remake will be for the Nintendo Switch 2 and makes no mention of a release on the...
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  • Clockwork Revolution Summer Game Fest Trailer

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 08:38 PM
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    Clockwork Revolution Summer Game Fest Trailer

    XBOX and PC only.

    inXile entertainment shared a new look at their time-hopping steampunk RPG, Clockwork Revolution. The last time we saw this one was actually almost exactly one year ago during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. This year, inXile shared a more detailed look at Clockwork Revolution, introducing players to Morgan's gang, the Rotten Row Hooligans, and a heist gone wrong.

    Clockwork Revolution is expected to release in 2027 for XBOX Series X|S, Game Pass, Microsoft...
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  • 25th Anniversary XBOX Series X Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-08-2026, 07:53 PM
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    25th Anniversary XBOX Series X Announced

    It's the late 90s all over again.

    Microsoft announced a special, limited edition 1TB XBOX Series X to commemorate the platform's 25th anniversary. The XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition is a translucent XBOX Series X that draws "inspiration from the original XBOX." There's also a translucent "OG Green" XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition coming as well.

    The console and controller will be available as a limited-edition collection "in select...
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  • Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Out August 27

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 05:32 PM
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    Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Out August 27

    Rats.

    Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is out on August 27, 2026. This is a prequel to the two entries in A Plague Tale and focuses on Sophia's journey. It's coming to Steam, PlayStation, XBOX, and Epic. ...
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  • Star Wars: Galactic Racer Summer Game Fest Trailer

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 05:17 PM
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    Star Wars: Galactic Racer Summer Game Fest Trailer

    I've built a racer. It's the fastest ever!

    A deeper look at Star Wars: Galactic Racer aired during Summer Game Fest last Friday. This new trailer offers a peek "at the bitter rivalry between Galactic League champion Kestar Bool and mysterious challenge Shade." You also get a look at the new location, Derven Acos. ...
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  • Ico Creator Reveals gen ATLAS

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 02:37 PM
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    Ico Creator Reveals gen ATLAS

    Big robot head thing.

    genDESIGN, a studio helmed by Fumito Ueda, shared a full reveal of gen ATLAS. This title is a single-player, sci-fi, action-adventure experience coming at some point to the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S.

    Ueda is best known for creating Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian. genDESIGN is made up of several team members that worked on these titles alongside Ueda.

    And yes, this one does seem to be exclusive...
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  • Aion 2 Gets Global Release in September

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-08-2026, 01:39 PM
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    Aion 2 Gets Global Release in September

    You can also get some freebies ahead of time.

    NC says that Aion 2, their open-world MMORPG will release globally this September through both Steam and NC's own Purple platform. Aion 2 is already out in Korea and Taiwan where it is reportedly already a "critical and commercial success."

    The global release will give players in North America, South America, Europe, and the rest of Asia access to the game. NC says that those who register for the Aion 2 newslet...
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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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