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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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  • Gears of War: E-Day Avoids Gears 5 Ending by Being a Prequel

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    • Published: 06-14-2024, 01:30 PM
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    Gears of War: E-Day Avoids Gears 5 Ending by Being a Prequel

    It's still a Mad World, only slower.

    Gears of War: E-Day is a new installment in the Gears franchise that takes us back to the start of it all. No, it's not a remake or a remaster of the original Gears of War. Instead, Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the franchise, featuring an origin story that depicts the Locust invasion on Emergence Day.

    It seems like the developers at The Coalition weren't quite sure how to continue the story after Gears 5 presented two possible...
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  • Madden NFL 25 Adds BOOM Tech Along with Updated FieldSENSE

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    • Published: 06-14-2024, 11:22 AM
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    Madden NFL 25 Adds BOOM Tech Along with Updated FieldSENSE

    Gotta get that boom boom boom.

    Electronic Arts and EA Sports revealed some of the new features coming in EA Sports Madden NFL 25. These are the features that are specifically for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions of the game. The older consoles (PS4, XB1) will not have these features.

    Madden NFL 25 will bring back FieldSENSE when it launches on August 16. Except this time, the FieldSENSE has been updated a bit. Also coming in Madden NFL 25 is the new...
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  • A New Look at Avowed

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    • Published: 06-13-2024, 07:47 PM
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    A New Look at Avowed

    Get a sneak preview of the story in Avowed.

    Obsidian Entertainment previewed a new look at the story for Avowed, their latest action-adventure title that they have been working on. In the newest trailer, Obsidian shares a look at some of the story that players will experience in Avowed as well as an introduction to Giatta, "one of the four companions you'll encounter during your adventures."

    You begin as an envoy in the city of Paradis, a port city at the heart...
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  • Kingdom Hearts is Finally Out on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2024, 03:17 PM
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    Kingdom Hearts is Finally Out on Steam

    It happened. It finally happened.

    Square Enix just launched Kingdom hearts on Steam today. After enjoying a lengthy period of Epic Games Store exclusivity, a whole bunch of Kingdom Hearts just hit Steam. There is Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind DLC. Today's release on Steam is also able to be played through Steam Deck devices and is available at a discounted price for a limited time.

    Some of...
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  • CAT is Suing Valve for $840 Million Over Market Rigging Claims

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-12-2024, 05:26 PM
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    CAT is Suing Valve for $840 Million Over Market Rigging Claims

    The lawsuit claims that Valve overcharged 14 million UK residents.

    Valve is being sued in the United Kingdom for the sum of £656 million, or roughly $840 million USD. Valve is accused of "using its marketing dominance to overcharge 14 million people in the UK," according to a report by the BBC.

    Vicki Shotbolt, a digital rights campaigner, is the one leading the lawsuit against Valve. Shotbolt claims that "Valve is rigging the market and taking advantage...
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  • State of Decay 3 Promises 'Truly Shared Open World'

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    • Published: 06-12-2024, 03:45 PM
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    State of Decay 3 Promises 'Truly Shared Open World'

    The new zombie survival game revealed at Xbox Game Showcase.

    State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs was revealed as part of the Xbox Game Showcase this past weekend. Like its predecessors, State of Decay 3 once again will task players with surviving and building up a small community in the midst of a zombie outbreak.

    As part of their announcement interview, Undead Labs does say something rather interesting. Fans have been wanting for the State of Decay co-op experience to...
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  • Mecha Break Announced

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    • Published: 06-12-2024, 12:37 PM
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    Mecha Break Announced

    Giant battle mechs are so back.

    Amazing Seasun Games announced their multiplayer mech shooter Mecha Break at Summer Game Fest this past weekend. This shooter features mech designs from artists such as Takayuki Yanase and Junya Ishigaki. Together, these two have worked on designs for Metal Gear, Gundam, Armored Core, Death Stranding, Xenogears, Gundam, and Macross.

    Mecha Break is currently looking at a 2025 release for PC and Xbox Series X. Ahead of launch there will...
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  • Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Expansion Arrives October 8

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    • Published: 06-11-2024, 06:34 PM
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    Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Expansion Arrives October 8

    Find out the fate of Neyrelle as you explore new lands.

    The first full expansion for Diablo 4 was revealed over the weekend. Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will task players with searching for Neyrelle in the new region of Nahantu. Neyrelle is having a bit of a bad go of things after she chose to imprison the Prime Evil Mephisto and went off in search of a way to destroy him.

    Vessel of Hatred will also add the new Spiritborn class. This is an entirely new class to Diablo...
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  • Fallen Aces: Episode 1 Releases June 14

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    • Published: 06-11-2024, 06:03 PM
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    Fallen Aces: Episode 1 Releases June 14

    There will be three episodes in total.

    The first Episode for Fallen Aces will be out before you know it on Friday, June 14. This first Episode includes five levels "with lots of replayability, a ton of weapons and ways to play em and fully hand drawn and voice acted comic book style cutscenes." In total, there will be three Episodes for Fallen Aces released, but release dates on those next two Episodes were not yet shared.

    In the wait for the next two Episodes,...
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  • Conscript Launches July 23

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    • Published: 06-11-2024, 05:15 PM
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    Conscript Launches July 23

    Because the first World War wasn't scary enough.

    Conscript, the survival horror game set in the first World War, will release on July 23 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A demo for Conscript is available right now as part of the Steam Next Fest.

    In Conscript, you play as a French soldier navigating the trenches of Verdun in a search for your missing brother. The game offers multiple difficulty settings, multiple endings,...
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  • Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Free Demo and Discount Coming Soon

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-11-2024, 04:49 PM
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    Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Free Demo and Discount Coming Soon

    Demo now, discount soon.

    A free demo for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is now available via Steam. This demo includes the quality-of-life and bug fixes that have been added to the game since launch. A free trial for the game will hit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 13th.

    Tales of Kenzer: ZAU is an action-adventure platformer from Surgent Studios and EA Originals. Surgent Studios founder is the BAFTA-nominated actor, Abubakar Salim. You may recognize him as the voice...
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  • FragPunk Announced, Closed Alpha this Month

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-11-2024, 03:40 PM
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    FragPunk Announced, Closed Alpha this Month

    Alter the world in this competitive action game.

    FragPunk is an upcoming 5v5 hero shooter with a bit of a twist. Players will be able to modify and alter the game world around them using a card system. FragPunk will be a free-to-play title and is aiming for a 2025 release on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

    Before 2025, FragPunk will host a closed alpha test through Steam. This test will run from June 27 through July 1. You can either register through the FragPunk website or...
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  • Madden NFL 25 Cover Athlete is Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers

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    • Published: 06-11-2024, 03:03 PM
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    Madden NFL 25 Cover Athlete is Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers

    EA Sports showing the 49ers a little Madden love.

    EA Sports Madden NFL 25 will feature San Francisco 49ers player Christian McCaffrey as the cover athlete. Though I wish he was still in a Carolina Panther uniform, it's nice to see the NFL Offensive Player of the Year gracing the cover of a Madden game.

    McCaffrey will be featured on the cover of the game when Madden NFL 25 releases on August 16 for PlayStation4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the...
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  • NewsBits: Steam Next Fest June 2024 Edition

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-10-2024, 06:22 PM
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    NewsBits: Steam Next Fest June 2024 Edition

    Demos and more demos.

    If you still need a gaming fix in spite of the onslaught of gaming shows that aired over the past several days, maybe you should check out the new Steam Next Fest. Steam Next Fest for June 2024 just kicked off, and once again offers a week of new game trailers, developers talks, and free demos.

    Actually, you know what? I'm going to mention every single game here that I received an email about today as having a demo available on this Next Fest. Between...
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  • New STALKER 2 Trailer from Summer Game Fest

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    • Published: 06-10-2024, 03:16 PM
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    New STALKER 2 Trailer from Summer Game Fest

    A new look at the long-awaited sequel.

    GSC Game World shared a new look at S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ahead of its release on September 5, 2024. ...
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