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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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  • Denuvo Protected LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Cracked and Leaked Ahead of Release

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-19-2026, 01:16 PM
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    Denuvo Protected LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Cracked and Leaked Ahead of Release

    This keeps happening!

    LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is now officially available for those who purchased the Deluxe Edition of the game on Steam. However, it was made available even earlier due to a cracked release of LEGO Batman that leaked hours ahead of even the official release time.

    According to reporting from GameGPU, a pirate aficionado going by the name of DenuvOwO published a way to bypass Denuvo, the chosen anti-piracy method used by LEGO Batman. Recently,...
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  • PlayStation Plus Price Increase Announced

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    • Published: 05-18-2026, 08:48 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Price Increase Announced

    Sony is all about satisfying gamers today.

    Sony announced new price increases for PlayStation Plus that will go into effect starting May 20th for new customers in select regions. The price increase "does not apply to current subscribers" unless you live in Turkey and India. Sony says that the reason for the change is due to "ongoing market conditions."

    Sony made the announcement through Twitter to really maximize the anger they would get in response...
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  • After Years of Full Priced Late Ports, PlayStation Officially Calls it Quits on PC Releases

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-18-2026, 06:36 PM
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    After Years of Full Priced Late Ports, PlayStation Officially Calls it Quits on PC Releases

    We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas!

    In March, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared word from anonymous sources that PlayStation was shifting away from releasing their first-party titles on PC. Specifically, the sources shared with Schreier that Sony would no longer release their single-player narrative adventures on PC going forward.

    It was hardly an "official" stance from PlayStation given the source of the information. Today, it looks like it's far...
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  • Steam Ocean Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-18-2026, 01:55 PM
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    Steam Ocean Fest is Live

    I may have read it as "Star Ocean" more than once.

    Valve says that their Steam Ocean Fest is live now through to May 25 at 10 AM PT. This gives everyone who has ever had the sea call to them a chance to satiate those urges.

    The Steam Ocean Fest takes you over the water, under the water, and may even make you thirsty for a tall glass of ice water. Some of the top games on sale during this Fest include the original Subnautica, the first AAAA game Skull and Bones,...
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  • Nvidia Might Add Another $300 to the Price of the RTX 5090 GPU

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-15-2026, 06:53 PM
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    Nvidia Might Add Another $300 to the Price of the RTX 5090 GPU

    Not that you've been able to get one at MSRP anyway.

    According to Chinese Board Channels and relayed by TechPowerUp, Nvidia may be preparing a price increase on the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D V2 GPUs. Chinese Board Channels, "a reliable source for graphics card supply chain information," says that Nvidia will increase the price on these GPUs by roughly $300 for their add-in card (AIC) partners.

    This price increase is the result of a drastic increase in...
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  • Moss: The Forgotten Relic Given Summer Release

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-15-2026, 05:20 PM
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    Moss: The Forgotten Relic Given Summer Release

    Little mouse, big adventures.

    Indie development studio Polyarc announced that Moss: The Forgotten Relic is coming to PC and consoles this summer. A teaser trailer shows off some of the fantasy adventure that is, apparently for the first time, making the move from VR to flatscreen with this new release.

    The release this summer will be on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and both generations of the Switch. It sounds like the "dual" style gameplay will carry...
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  • Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 06:33 PM
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    Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

    Been a while since we did one of these.

    Valve pushed out a small update for Counter-Strike 2 today. As this one wasn't made super late, as most of their updates have been, I figured I'd pass along the news.

    The update seems to just include a few fixes to the game, namely for some issues on the newly released Cache map. There really isn't too much else to say here. ...
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  • Company of Heroes 3 'Dare and Destroy' Trailer

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 06:04 PM
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    Company of Heroes 3 'Dare and Destroy' Trailer

    A new look at the new DLC.

    Dare & Destroy is a new Battlegroup DLC for Company of Heroes 3. Get a fresh look at four new Battlegroups, new cosmetics, and an expanded multiplayer experience. All of this is available right now on PC via Steam at a price of $24.99. ...
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  • Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Receives a June Release Date

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 05:30 PM
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    Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Receives a June Release Date

    A physical release for consoles is coming in August.

    The digital release of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is set for June 18. This release will bring the horrors of war to you across Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A physical release of the game is coming August 4 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for all editions are open right now.

    The Standard Edition is $39.99 and includes the base game and a pre-order bonus of a Boat Crew Uniform for the...
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  • Blades of Fire Released on Steam Alongside Big 2.0 Update

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    • Published: 05-14-2026, 04:08 PM
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    Blades of Fire Released on Steam Alongside Big 2.0 Update

    The 2.0 update is out today for all platforms.

    Blades of Fire makes it Steam debut today after enjoying some PC exclusive time on the Epic Games Store. MercurySteam and 505 Games are also rolling out the Version 2.0 update for this dark fantasy action-adventure across PlayStation, Xbox, and the aforementioned Epic version.

    Today's release and update includes major improvements to the game, new achievements, Steam Deck support, the Adventurer Pack, artbook, and original...
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  • Kickstarter is Latest Service to Ban Adult Content Because of Stripe

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-13-2026, 07:38 PM
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    Kickstarter is Latest Service to Ban Adult Content Because of Stripe

    Seems like the payment processor Stripe may be to blame.

    Kickstarter joins Steam and Itch.io in banning adult content as the crowdfunding platform seemingly kowtows to the payment processor Stripe. Within the past few days, the rules page on Kickstarter was updated to include very specific prohibitions for several different forms of NSFW and adult content.

    Mike Wolfer, a writer and artist, says that Kickstarter emailed creators starting in March 2026, informing them...
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  • Nvidia Announces DLSS Support for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and More

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-13-2026, 01:05 PM
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    Nvidia Announces DLSS Support for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and More

    Plus a new 007 First Light RTX bundle.

    Nvidia shared news today of a handful of games that now support DLSS technologies for those with GeForce RTX cards. These new titles include the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, the newly released Directive 8020, and the also upcoming Early Access launch of Subnautica 2.

    On top of this, Nvidia also shares that there is a new 007 First Light GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle coming May 27. If you buy any of the participating RTX 50 Series cards...
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  • Directive 8020 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-12-2026, 05:45 PM
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    Directive 8020 Released

    In space, nobody can hear your choices.

    Supermassive Games, the studio behind horror adventures such as Until Dawn and The Quarry, just released Directive 8020 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. This latest is a cinematic sci-fi survival horror adventure. It's also the latest in The Dark Pictures series, despite not carrying the name.

    The Earth is dying. It's also dying in Directive 8020, which is why a ship was sent out 12 light-years from home to Tau Ceti...
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  • Subnautica 2 is the Latest Game to Be Leaked Early

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-12-2026, 03:46 PM
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    Subnautica 2 is the Latest Game to Be Leaked Early

    The source of this leak is not yet known.

    What do LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Forza Horizon 6, Death Stranding 2, and Subnautica 2 have in common? They were all somehow leaked ahead of their official release date.

    Two days ahead of its Early Access release, Subnautica 2 seems to have been leaked online in some form of a playable state. Several images and even some gameplay clips, presumably from the PC release of the game, have been compiled on Reddit's ...
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  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Out Now on Switch 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-12-2026, 01:31 PM
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    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Out Now on Switch 2

    Pocket Indy.

    Switch 2 owners can now go on a globe trotting adventure with Dr. Jones. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, one of the best games released in 2025, is now available for the Switch 2.

    MachineGames crafted one hell of a Nazi punching simulator that you can now take with you on the go. There are "thrilling set pieces, intricate puzzle-solving, and intense hand-to-hand combat." As previously discussed, this game takes place between the events of Raiders...
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