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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Now Available
These are the ones where you play as Miles Edgeworth.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Going for $39.99, this collection includes two Miles Edgeworth focused titles: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit.
The first game was originally released in 2009. The second game never actually came out in the West, making this collection the first time...
Frostpunk 2 'What You Need to Know' Ahead of Launch
11 bit studios offers up the ultimate breakdown on what you should know.
Frostpunk 2 is very nearly here and for some people the concept of a survival city builder may seem a little daunting. In addition to the series of developer insight videos, 11 bit studios is now also sharing the "ultimate 'What You Need to Know'" ahead of the game's release on September 20, 2024 (or the 17th if you get the Digital Deluxe Edition).
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Early Unlock is Now Available
The "regular" release is still a few days away.
Those that paid more to play early can now play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 as the early unlock period kicked off today. The early release offers four days of advanced access on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The regular release will be out on September 9th.
Today's release for those that pre-ordered the Gold or Ultra Editions of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 offers full access to everything in the...
Frostpunk 2 to Let Players Create Multiple Colonies
Because managing just one colony wasn't stressful enough.
The latest episode of the Frostpunk 2 "City Unbound" development diary series from 11 bit studios reveals a new and very game changing feature: Multiple colonies.
In Frostpunk 2, it will be possible to expand New London to the point where it will be possible to create and manage multiple colonies all over the frostland. Frostpunk 2 game directors Lukasz Juszczyk and Jakub Stokalski shared a bit of information...
New endings, official mod support, split-screen and more.
Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate 3 is now available for those on PC. This update is the last major update planned for Baldur's Gate 3, but it still comes packed with new content. Those on consoles and Mac will have to wait until October for this update to roll out.
Some of the highlights of this update were touched upon last week at PAX. Patch 7 adds in new cinematic endings for all you evil players out there. There...
The popular roguelike deckbuilding game, Balatro, will soon hit mobile devices. On September 26 a mobile release of Balatro will hit Apple Arcade, the iOS App Store, and Android's Google Play. Pre-registrations are available right now.
Balatro was a huge hit when it released on Steam in February 2024. The game went on to sell over two million units over about six months. ...
Sony Announces Anniversary Events for PlayStation's 30th
Classic soundtracks, nostalgic Gran Turismo, and more.
The first PlayStation console released on December 3, 1994 and since that moment the PlayStation brand has been a major player in home entertainment. With the brand's 30th anniversary on the horizon this year, it's no surprise to hear that Sony has a few things planned to celebrate the three decade milestone with fans.
First up will be the release of Astro Bot on Friday, September 6th. This adventure platformer once...
Poll: Do you prefer PvP, PvE, or PvPvE multiplayer?
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PvP is my preferred multiplayer mode
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PvE is my go-to choice
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PvPvE because I like a little mix of both PvP and PvE
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The poll is expired.
I'm pretty sure I haven't asked this one yet.
I missed last month. I know. I may have already asked this one before? I'm old. I can't remember what I did yesterday. Deal with it.
This month, I'm curious about your preferences when it comes to online multiplayer gaming. Do you prefer pure competitive multiplayer (PvP) experiences in games where you go up against other human players? These would be like your usual Call of Duty multiplayer modes, your Conquest modes in Battlefield,...
No Man's Sky Adds Fishing in New 'Aquarius' Update
This big update is once again free to everyone.
Less than two months ago, No Man's Sky was updated with the massive Worlds Part 1 update. Included in the many additions was a huge overhaul to the technology and visuals for water on those countless alien planets. Well, with that new water tech there was just one thing left to do: Add in fishing. Developer Hello Games realized this and decided to add in fishing as part of today's new Aquarius update.
The first official first look at A Minecraft Movie was shared online today. This is the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Minecraft and stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge.
The movie looks to be... something. The Minecraft Movie will be in theaters on April 4, 2025. ...
Age of Mythology: Retold Offers $6 DLC to Use Two Decade Old Pictures
What the hell are we even doing anymore?
From horse armor to JPGs, there really is no limit on what companies will charge for when it comes to DLC on games. Age of Mythology: Retold is a fresh release of the classic 2002 strategy title.
The game itself has already earned some rather solid review scores from both critics (83% on OpenCritic) and players (92% on Steam) alike. One thing that isn't sitting well with fans is the inclusion of a $6 Legacy Deity Portrait Pac...
Until Dawn Remake Studio Suffers Mass Layoffs Ahead of Release
Layoffs confirmed by Ballistic Moon on LinkedIn.
We've seen layoffs hit studios that recently released successful games like Tango Gameworks. We've seen layoffs hit studios, like Ouka Studio, on the same day that their game was released. Now, we're at the point where mass layoffs are hitting studios before the game they've been working on is even released.
Ballistic Moon issued a statement to LinkedIn saying that they had to make "the tough decision to significantly...
The first part of this two part update will be out on September 16.
Starbreeze just announced an upcoming two-part update for Payday 3 to celebrate one year of being released. The first part will release on September 16 with part 2 coming in October.
The Payday 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 will add in a bunch of new content to the game. New content includes with a new playable character, Houston, as well as a new Overkill weapon (Minigun M135), new masks, and new Twitch...
The space exploration's first paid expansion is coming.
System Era Softworks just announced the first ever paid expansion for Astroneer. Called Glitchwalkers, this expansion will arrive later this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. After five years of exploring space, Astroneer is finally adding in a new planet, called Aeoluz, for you to explore.
The survival sandbox experience goes to "new extremes" on this new planet. First off, the new planet...
Fallout 76 Milepost Zero Update Lowers Install Size
Plus new updates to combat, items, and more.
The Milepost Zero update for Fallout 76 is available for free to players on PlayStation, Xbox, Game Pass, and PC.
Today's download is massive in size but it's for a good reason. Thanks to various technical improvements, the final install size is smaller than what it used to be. The total size for the game should be around 95GB, but in order to achieve this you will have to redownload the entire game on each platform. You do...
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...
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