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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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  • Modern Warfare 4 to be Playable Offline and Do Away with 'Update Requires Restart'

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    • Published: 05-28-2026, 06:10 PM
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    Modern Warfare 4 to be Playable Offline and Do Away with 'Update Requires Restart'

    A campaign that you can play offline? Unheard of!

    Infinity Ward is already announcing some very nice improvements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. These aren't issues related to gameplay but rather to some of the underlying systems that have been a thorn in everyone's side for years now.

    First up, Infinity Ward confirms that the campaign for Modern Warfare 4 will be playable offline. In prior years, an unstable network connection meant that the game was unplayable,...
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  • Donkey Kong 64 Coming to Nintendo Switch Online in June

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    • Published: 05-28-2026, 05:07 PM
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    Donkey Kong 64 Coming to Nintendo Switch Online in June

    Here, here, here we go!
    Nintendo says that Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online via the Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Classics app on June 4. This one will be available for Switch and Switch 2 owners who subscribe with to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which is the $50 per year subscription plan.

    Donkey Kong 64 was originally released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64. It hit the Wii U Virtual Console in 2015. Much like other Rare titles of the era, Donkey Kong 64...
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  • Subnautica 2 Hits Sales Milestone, Krafton to Pay $250 Million to Unknown Worlds

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-28-2026, 03:27 PM
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    Subnautica 2 Hits Sales Milestone, Krafton to Pay $250 Million to Unknown Worlds

    Over 4 million copies sold.

    Krafton will have to pay out $250 million to Subnautica 2's developer, Unknown Worlds. This $250 million bonus was one of the core issues of a legal battle between Krafton and Unknown Worlds' leadership earlier this year.

    Basically, when Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021, they agreed to pay out an addition $250 million to the studio if certain sales goals were met. Those sales goals used $69.8 million in revenue as a baseline. Then,...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Announced

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    • Published: 05-28-2026, 12:08 PM
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Announced

    Surely, this will be better than Black Ops 7!

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was announced by Activision and Infinity Ward. The annual Call of Duty title is slated to be released on Friday, October 23, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.

    Today's announcement claims that Modern Warfare 4 "pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory, bringing long-running storylines to a powerful and emotional breaking point." Note that they...
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  • Marathon Free 'Open Play' Week

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    • Published: 05-27-2026, 07:39 PM
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    Marathon Free 'Open Play' Week

    A whole week, eh? Bold.

    An "Open Play" week for Marathon begins on June 2, same day that Season 2 of the extraction shooter kicks off. Bungie will keep the Open Play period available to all newcomers until June 9, giving everyone a full week to try out the game for themselves.

    The Open Play Week will include the full game and is going to be available to everyone on Steam, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S. As this is the start of a new season, all players...
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  • Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams Revealed

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    • Published: 05-27-2026, 06:36 PM
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    Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams Revealed

    And other announcements from the 40th anniversary.

    In honor of the 40th anniversary since the release of the original Dragon Quest game, Square Enix made several new franchise announcements today. First up, Square Enix revealed Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams.

    Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams was given a fresh reveal after it "underwent a restart in development under a new structure." Dragon Quest 12 was originally called "The Flames of Fate" but this...
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  • New Season of Disney Speedstorm Begins June 4

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    • Published: 05-27-2026, 04:41 PM
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    New Season of Disney Speedstorm Begins June 4

    Will add new racers, Super Kart, and more.

    The next major update for Disney Speedstorm drops on June 4. This update adds five new racers, the Super Kart feature, a new Adventure Road, and more. This update is dubbed "Second Star Magic" and will add in classic characters such as Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tinker Bell.

    In addition, Disney Speedstorm will join XBOX Game Pass on July 2. All tiers of Game Pass will get access to the game.

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  • Valve Raises Price of Steam Deck by as Much as $300

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    • Published: 05-27-2026, 04:07 PM
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    Valve Raises Price of Steam Deck by as Much as $300

    The 1TB model is now almost $1,000.

    If you thought that Valve would magically escape the tech component shortage and rising costs, you had best think again. Valve just increased the prices of the current Steam Deck models by as much as $300.

    The 512GB Steam Deck OLED is now $789, an increase of $200 from its previous $549 price tag. The 1TB Steam Deck OLED is now $949, which is a huge $300 increase from the $649 it was previously retailing for. Both models are still...
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  • Under a Rock Creature Taming Gameplay

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    • Published: 05-27-2026, 01:21 PM
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    Under a Rock Creature Taming Gameplay

    Plus a look at creature companions.

    A new gameplay trailer is out today for Under a Rock. This new trailer details how players will be able to tame creatures and possibly acquire various helpful companions. It includes a look at several of the game's creatures as well as the full taming loop.

    Under a Rock is set to arrive soon on Steam Early Access. Exact dates and pricing have not yet been announced. ...
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  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past Announced

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    • Published: 05-27-2026, 12:54 PM
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    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past Announced

    This will be The Witcher 3's third expansion.

    Confirming months of past rumors, CD Projekt RED just announced the third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Songs of the Past is currently in development by CD Projekt Red alongside Fool's Theory. It's currently on track to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    Songs of the Past will once again place players into the role of Geralt of Rivia. Today's announcement says that this is "a brand new...
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  • Outward 2 Early Access Release Date Announced via Potato PC Showcase

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    • Published: 05-26-2026, 05:52 PM
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    Outward 2 Early Access Release Date Announced via Potato PC Showcase

    A literal potato.

    The Early Access release date for Outward 2 was shared today via a trailer featuring a literal potato running the game on a "potato" PC. The trailer is meant to show how scalable the game is when it comes to hardware configurations while also revealing that Early Access date.

    A "final" release date was not shared as part of today's announcement. I assume it will remain in Early Access until such a time that the development team at...
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  • Nvidia Retires GeForce Control Panel with Latest Update

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    • Published: 05-26-2026, 03:37 PM
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    Nvidia Retires GeForce Control Panel with Latest Update

    Will no longer be included in clean driver installations.

    Years ago, Nvidia said that they planned to move over every option and feature from their old Nvidia Control Panel into the new Nvidia App. It may have taken a bit of time, but that day is now here. As of the new 610.47 driver update, all Control Panel functionality has been integrated into the Nvidia App.

    The new driver update is paired with an update to the Nvidia App. Nvidia says that "all actively supported...
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  • Star Citizen Surpasses $1 Billion in Funding

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    • Published: 05-25-2026, 07:37 PM
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    Star Citizen Surpasses $1 Billion in Funding

    Surely, Squadron 42 will release any day now.

    After 14 years in development, Star Citizen still isn't released. Well, it was released into Early Access in 2017 but it's far from being a finished product. Its single player component, Squadron 42, is still nowhere to be found. Though Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is currently stating that Squadron 42 will release this year, I'm not going to hold my breath.

    That all said, Star Citizen has now surpassed $1 billion in fundi...
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  • Path of Exile 2 Free Weekend Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-25-2026, 01:03 PM
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    Path of Exile 2 Free Weekend Announced

    Plus a limited-time discount.

    This upcoming weekend, everyone will get to play Path of Exile 2, with its latest content expansion, for free. The free weekend officially runs from May 29 to June 1 at 1 PM PT and includes access to everything Path of Exile 2 currently has to offer, and this does include the new Return of the Ancients content expansion.

    During the free weekend, Grinding Gear Games will offer the Early Access Supporter Pack for Path of Exile 2 at a 50% discount....
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  • BABYMETAL x Resident Evil Merch Collaboration Pre-Orders Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-25-2026, 11:57 AM
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    BABYMETAL x Resident Evil Merch Collaboration Pre-Orders Available

    How does one relate to the other? Good question.

    For just a limited time, the "kawaii metal" band, BABAYMETAL, is teaming up with Capcom and the Resident Evil franchise to offer various merchandise items themed around the survival-horror franchise. Pre-orders are live today for a handful of items and are being offered as part of Capcom's Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Collaboration.

    The merch items are being sold through BABYMETAL's merch store. The items available...
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