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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...
The 12th game transformation arrives later this month.
Prepare to enter the Magitorium, a "castle of curiosities where limitless magic meets boundless imagination." This will happen when the Magic n' Mayhem update for Teamfight Tactics is released on July 31, 2024.
This will be a free update for all players and the 12th major update for the strategy title. This update will add in some champions from other Riot Games titles. You've got Norraa from Legends of...
New Halo Projects Reportedly Outsourced as 343 Industries is Downsized
New information shared by reliable leaker.
A source familiar with Halo and Halo development, BathrobeCast on Twitter, shared new information on the "state of 343 Industries." In a brief write-up on Twitter, BathrobeCast says that not only has 343 Industries been hugely downsized but that they are now mostly overseeing development done by outside studios.
In short, BathrobeCast says that there are now fewer than 280 employees at 343 Industries. This figure comes...
This week has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Warhammer 40,000 fans. First we learned that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 went gold and is on track for release on September 9th. Today, we learn that the Void Shadows expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has been delayed from August 8 to September 24.
The reason given from Owlcat Games basically boils down to them just wanting more time to polish the content...
The Early Access for GreedFall 2: The Dying World will begin in the month in which fall begins. Specifically, Early Access begins on September 24, which just happens to be two days after the start of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere. Funny how that worked out.
The narrative RPG will let players of the Early Access "discover the first chapters of the main quest." It will also let players explore a few different regions:...
Frontier Developments announced Planet Coaster 2. This is a follow-up to their 2016 title that let you build the theme park of your dreams. Planet Coaster 2 aims to up the ante a bit by adding in all new water park attractions and rides.
Today's reveal shows some pre-alpha engine footage of these new water park activities. We get quick looks at things like a big pool where visitors can float about and a big waterslide. Frontier Developments...
World War Z: Aftermath Travels to Arizona in New DLC
A new location for the Horde Mode XL.
The new "Battle of Arizona" update is now freely available to all players of World War Z: Aftermath. This new update adds a new map for the game's Horde Mode XL and is playable right now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The new map is set in an abandoned military museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
Also released today is the new Desert Defenders Weapons Pack. This paid content adds a...
Dozens Upset to Hear of Suicide Squad Season 2 Delay
For the handful of people still playing.
Some more bad news today for fans of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Today, the official account posted on Twitter that Season 2 for the game has been delayed.
The new date for Season 2 is now July 25th. The original date that Season 2 was supposed to begin was July 11th. Undoubtedly, the news is hitting the few hundred people still playing Suicide Squad (at least through Steam).
NBA 2K25 to Finally be the 'New-gen' Version on PC
It's about time.
NBA 2K25 will finally be the "new-gen" version when it releases on PC this September. This marks the first time that the PC version will be feature equivalent to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.
NBA 2K25 is slated to be out on September 6, 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The standard cover will feature Boston Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum with Las Vegas Aces Forward A'ja...
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is Back! ... In a new Graphic Novel
Yeah, I know. I felt the same way too when I read my email.
Crystal Dynamics hasn't forgotten about the Legacy of Kain franchise. At least, it seems like some of them there haven't forgotten about it. I just saw in my inbox that there's some new Legacy of Kain content coming, but it's probably not what anybody reading this gaming focused site wanted nor expected.
A new graphic novel based on Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was just announced. This is a prequel and is entitled...
Focus Entertainment took to Twitter to announce that development is complete on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The Saber Interactive developed third-person shooter is now officially complete and on track for release on September 9.
Not much more on this one. You can pre-order the game or not. You do you.
Included below is the recent-ish gameplay trailer that went up a couple of weeks back if you want to watch that again or missed...
This supernatural multiplayer survival game is now available on PC.
NetEase Games along with developer Starry Studios just released Once Human on PC. You can download the game, for free, via either Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Once Human is an open world survival game with environments and monsters inspired by the SCP Foundation and an assortment of cosmic horrors. Players will try to survive with the usual open world survival game staples in a post-apocalyptic setting....
Xbox Game Pass Price Increase and New 'Standard' Tier is Coming
The long-suggested price increase is here.
There are some major changes coming to Game Pass, some of which may already be live by the time you read this article. According to a fresh report from Jez Corden at Windows Central, Microsoft is making sweeping changes to the various Game Pass tiers, their prices, names, and even adding in an entirely new base tier.
First, there will be a new tier added to the Game Pass lineup. This tier will be called "Standard"...
Hi-Rez Studios Updates Rogue Company Just to Remove Dr Disrespect Content
Will offer players in-game currency as compensation.
Rogue Company, a game that hasn't seen a major update since 2023, just pulled all Dr Disrespect content. The studio says that they will provide "full Rogue Buck refunds to any impacted account this week."
This update to Rogue Company comes just a week after Herschel "Guy" Beahm, better known as Dr Disrespect, freely admitted to the world that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor in 2017. The...
Bungie Previews New Content Coming in Act 2 of Destiny 2 Episode Echoes
Plus a recap of what happened in Act 1.
July 16th will be the date that the second act of Destiny 2's Episode Echoes will be released by Bungie. This will continue the story that kicked off on June 11 when players began investigating some mysterious events taking place on Nessus.
During a livestream today, Bungie shared a decently sized recap of the events that transpired in Act 1. Obviously, if you haven't yet finished Act 1 you should avoid this recap until you're...
After years of development and setbacks, the mod is almost here.
Fallout London, the total conversion mod for Fallout 4, is very nearly ready for release. The latest news says that the team is basically waiting for the green light from GOG.
The release comes after several years in development from a dedicated team along with a handful of unfortunate delays. The latest delay came when Bethesda released a couple of updates for Fallout 4 in late April. The "next-gen"...
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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