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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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  • New Job Actions Are Coming to Final Fantasy 14 in Dawntrail

    New Job Actions Are Coming to Final Fantasy 14 in Dawntrail

    A look at every new combat job coming in the expansion.

    Square Enix just revealed the new job actions coming in Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail. This developer video, shown during a stream earlier today, features producer and director Naoki Yoshida talking about all the new job actions available to players when Dawntrail is out July 2, 2024.

    This video also includes a look at the battle actions for the two new jobs coming with Dawntrail: Viper and Pictomancer. Yoshida also...
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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Window Narrowed to Fall 2025

    Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Window Narrowed to Fall 2025

    Getting closer to an actual release date announcement.

    Take-Two Interactive says that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released at some point in fall 2025. This is a slightly smaller release window than the rather broad "2025" window we were given previously.

    This fall 2025 release was revealed during the latest Take-Two earnings call. So far, the only platforms that will see Grand Theft Auto 6 are the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC release has not yet been...
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  • Dan Houser's New Studio to Launch 'A Better Paradise' Universe with 12-Part Audio Series

    The Rockstar alum is about to debut his new IP.

    Absurd Ventures, the new entertainment studio founded by Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser, is about to debut its original IP, A Better Paradise. Absurd Ventures are working on a number of projects within the A Better Paradise universe, including a television series and video game. However, they're kicking things off with a 12-episode audio fiction series.

    Today, Absurd Ventures released the first official teaser for A Better...
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  • EA Sports College Football 25 Cover Athletes are Donovan Edwards, Quinn Ewers, and Travis Hunter

    College Football 25 is set to release on July 19th.

    Electronic Arts will do a full reveal of EA Sports College Football 25 on May 17th. Before then, they decided to reveal the cover art and cover athletes for the game. The cover art features three different college football stars: Donovan Edwards (Michigan running back), Quinn Ewers (Texas quarterback), and Travis Hunter (Colorado wide receiver/defensive back).



    Expect to see even more on EA Sports College...
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  • First Killing Floor 3 Developer Diary

    First Killing Floor 3 Developer Diary

    Plus a free weekend and huge discount for Killing Floor 2.

    The Killing Floor franchise turns 15 years old this week and in celebration of the milestone Tripwire Interactive has some fresh goodies for fans.

    First up, Tripwire released the first developer diary for Killing Floor 3 this week. As is the case with most developer diaries, this will be the first in an ongoing series of developer diaries for the upcoming game.

    The first video takes players behind...
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  • Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Released on PC

    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Released on PC

    Except if you live in 180 specific countries or regions.

    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is now available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. This is the complete package offering from Sucker Punch that first appeared on PlayStation 4 and was later updated for PlayStation 5. This port was handled by Nixxes Software along with Sucker Punch Productions.

    Unfortunately, there are 180 countries and regions where Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is unavailable...
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  • PO'ed: Definitive Edition Out Now

    PO'ed: Definitive Edition Out Now

    The game that literally has walking butts for enemies now has a Definitive Edition.

    Nightdive Studios just released PO'ed: Definitive Edition on PC and consoles. This is an updated release of the game that first came out in 1995.

    Built anew on Nightdive's KEX engine, players will get updated visuals, antialiasing, an increased framerate, and better controls. You'll be able to hit 4K resolution at 144 FPS.

    You play as a chef who had his ship overrun by aliens....
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  • Big Starfield Update is Now Available - Adds City Maps, New Xbox Display Settings, and More

    Starfield finally has maps for every major city.

    One of the most glaring omissions for Starfield is the fact that the game launched without local maps for any of the game's major cities and locations. It may have taken several months but with the May 2024 update for Starfield, that issue is no more. Updated surface maps were added with this new update. Joining it are several new gameplay options, new ship interior customization tools, and some fresh display settings for those on...
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  • Get Caught Up on the Story of Hellblade Ahead of Hellblade 2's Release

    Get Caught Up on the Story of Hellblade Ahead of Hellblade 2's Release

    It's been seven years and you might have forgotten a few things.

    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was released back in 2017. It can probably be forgiven if you forgot some of the key story beats that happened within that first game if you have not played through it recently. Fortunately for all of us, developer Ninja Theory put together a quick recap of Senua's story.

    The video, seen below runs just five minutes long, but should be enough to offer some insight on what Senua...
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  • Analyst Says PlayStation 5 Shipped 5 Times as Many Consoles as Xbox Series X|S

    These numbers are for the latest financial quarter.

    According to the director of research and insights at Niko Partners, Daniel Ahmad, Sony shipped about five times as many PlayStation 5 units than Microsoft shipped of the Xbox Series X|S in the last financial quarter.

    We know that Sony shipped 4.5 million PlayStation 5 consoles during the three-month period that ended March 31, 2024. While still a decent number of units sold, this is actually down from the same period...
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  • Hi-Fi Rush Receives One Final Update

    Hi-Fi Rush Receives One Final Update

    One last release from Tango Gameworks.

    Microsoft announced the closure of Tango Gameworks on May 7th. Despite this, Tango had one last little bit to give to Hi-Fi Rush fans. The final patch for Hi-Fi Rush was released on May 15, offering one last handful of fixes for the game on all platforms.

    The release of this new update came alongside reassurance that a physical edition of Hi-Fi Rush is still in the works. This physical release will come via a partnership with Limited...
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  • Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveals Dual Protagonists, Including Japan's First Black Samurai

    Ghost of the Creed.

    The Assassin's Creed franchise is finally headed to Feudal Japan, an era and locale that Creed fans have been craving for years. Assassin's Creed Shadows, the game formerly known as Codename Red, will bring fulfil that desire when it releases on November 15, 2024.

    As you may already guess, Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple Silicon, Ubisoft+, and PC. That PC release is only going...
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  • Ubisoft Flushes Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland

    Ubisoft Flushes Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland

    Company wants to instead focus on "bigger opportunities."

    Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland has officially been cancelled. This cancellation comes as Ubisoft changes their focus towards "bigger opportunities."

    The Division Heartland was expected to be a free-to-play action title that was first announced back in 2021. At its core, Heartland was a PvPvE extraction game with a light focus on survival mechanics.

    Ubisoft said during their...
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  • Men of War 2 Released

    Men of War 2 Released

    Available now on PC for just $45.

    Fulqrum Publishing and Best Way just announced the official launch of their real-time strategy game, Men of War 2. Today's release is available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and other digital retailers for just $44.99.

    Men of War 2 takes you back to World War II and allows players to command the forces for the Soviets, Americans, or the Third Reich. Each global power features their own unique narrative campaign and unique military...
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  • Dead by Daylight to Partner with Dungeons & Dragons and Castlevania

    Dead by Daylight to Partner with Dungeons & Dragons and Castlevania

    Plus a 2v8 mode was also revealed and coming soon.

    There was apparently some big eighth anniversary broadcast today for Dead by Daylight. If you are surprised to find out that Dead by Daylight is now eight years old, you certainly wouldn't be alone.

    During the stream, two of the upcoming six planned Chapters for Dead by Daylight were shared. These include chapters for Dungeons & Dragons and another for Castlevania. On top of that, details on the anticipated 2v8 mode...
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    Make up your own definition of "complete."

    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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