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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...
Rebellion's upcoming survival-RPG has a release window.
Rebellion shared that their upcoming single-player survival-RPG, Atomfall, will be released in March 2025. This one is another cross-gen title with plans to be released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Atomfall takes players to the mid-20th century in an area located in "the North of England." It is here where players will play through a game "inspired by the real-life...
2K talks about the new features and changes for MyTEAM.
2K is adding four new game modes, a new year-long MyTEAM REP system, and more with NBA 2K25. In addition to all of the new stuff, 2K promises basketball fans that they're making several upgrades and quality of life improvements in NBA 2K25, specifically as it applies to the MyTEAM.
A full breakdown of the new modes and live events for NBA 2K25 can be found below. Fuller details on all of this can be found in the...
25 Minutes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gameplay
Get a look at your new adventures in Bohemia.
Earlier this week during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Warhorse Studios and Plaion shared a first look at the gameplay for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The previous official trailer for the game came during Summer Game Fest in June.
While that sneak peak during Opening Night Live was full of action, it wasn't exactly the longest gameplay preview. Fortunately for fans, a much longer video was officially released shortly after....
Faaast Penguin is an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer racing game. It's being developed by historia Inc. and is aiming for a September release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Pre-registration for the open beta is now live. The beta runs from September 7-8.
Players will compete in a battle royale race made up of 50 penguins. Races are (typically) of the downhill...
New Trailer for Supernatural Co-op FPS Phantom Line
Take the fight to the supernatural.
Antistatic Studios just re-revealed Phantom Line, their upcoming PvE co-op tactical shooter. Taking place in a post-nuclear European continent overrun by paranormal activity, it's up to you and the other members of H.U.S.K. to push back an invasion of paranormal creatures and phenomena.
You play as a member of an elite spec-op unit called H.U.S.K., an Operator Simulation Program. This group is run by a megacorp named Mortifield Industries,...
During the Future Games Show held during Gamescom, independent game developer TomorrowHead Studio showed off their first trailer for their first game. The game is WILL: Follow the Light and it is an upcoming "realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes." Will is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.
TomorrowHead says that they want "to send players on journeys of discovery...
The first piece of major DLC for Everspace 2 was shared and shown off at Gamescom this week. Everspace 2: Titans will be released on September 16, 2024 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
The Titans DLC adds in two new storylines throughout the course of Everspace 2: Dreadnought and Leviathan. Each story will offer "unique, repeatable experiences, with two of the largest encounters the Everspace series has to offer."...
These features and more will be added in the Vessel of Hatred expansion.
At the Xbox focused livestream at Gamescom, the Diablo 4 team from Blizzard took players on an indepth look at Vessel of Hatred. Specifically, the team showcased the four new Mercenaries that players will be able to slay alongside. If you missed that showcase, you can always find more below or on the Diablo website.
The new Mercenaries are: Rahier the Shieldbearer, Aldkin the Cursed Child, Varyana...
Don't Nod and Studio Tolima announced a release date of April 17, 2025 for their upcoming adventure game, Koira. This will be a simultaneous release on both PC and PlayStation 5. A free demo is also currently available on Steam.
Koira takes you on an adventure with a forest spirit and her new puppy friend. The two will travel together to reach safety in the heart of an enchanted forest. There will be plenty of puzzles to...
Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live Recap: Borderlands 4, Mafia, Indiana Jones, and Peter Molyneux
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The 2024 edition of Gamescom Opening Night Live concluded about 30 minutes ago as I begin to write this. It might be nearer to an hour old now by the time this actually goes live, of course.
During the annual showcase of trailers, Geoff Keighley and his new boot goofin' took to the stage to share a bunch of WORLD PREMIERE trailers for game...
The First Descendant's First Season Offers New Descendants, Lore, Boss, Weapons, and More
Season 1: Invasion Begins August 29.
Some details about the first season of content for The First Descendant were shared today by Nexon. Season 1: Invasion begins on August 29 and will feature an entirely new Descendant, an Ultimate version of an existing Descendant, a new boss fight, new ultimate weapon, and more.
This season will be available to all players "through a series of three updates" on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nvidia GeForce Now. Nexon has not...
Motion Twin and Evil Empire just released the final content update for Dead Cells, The End is Near. The content is released as part of Update 35 and is free to everyone that owns the game on PC and consoles. The teams say that this concludes "the journey started by The Beheaded in 2017."
Those who haven't yet picked up Dead Cells, you can do so for 50% off through Steam until August 26.
Valve just kicked off the Steam Rhythm Fest. From now through August 26th, you will be able to play new demos and find discounts on all game rhythm related.
This Fest includes discounts and promos for a lot of games that include words like Beat, Rhythm, and Trombone. I see that Hi-Fi Rush is on sale for 40% off right now, which makes that stellar game just $17.99. Trombone Champ is 65% off, Crypt of the NecroDancer is 80% off, Pistol Whip...
Those who waited for the PC release will be happy to see that the base version of Final Fantasy 16 is just $49.99. There is a Complete Edition of the game for $69.99 that includes the game and two DLCs, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. All pre-orders will also get some bonus items that...
Electronic Arts and EA Sports just released Madden NFL 25 today. This newest installment of their annual sports franchise offers up a decent amount of new additions and improvements compared to previous years. FieldSENSE returns with some upgrades, but the biggest addition is the new "BOOM Tech."
Boom Tech is a new dynamic physics-based tackling system. It makes use of a reengineered Hit Stick and ball carrier control. Of course,...
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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