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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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  • Cut Post-Credits Modern Warfare 3 Scene Discovered After 13 Years

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-20-2024, 05:51 PM
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    Cut Post-Credits Modern Warfare 3 Scene Discovered After 13 Years

    It was a high Price to pay.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was released in 2023, but before that, it was also released in 2011. That original release of Modern Warfare 3 served as the conclusion for Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare trilogy before the whole thing was rebooted a decade later.

    In the finale of the original Modern Warfare 3, we play as Captain Price as he takes out the terrorist Vladimir Makarov. There was a big helicopter crash and a dramatic scene where...
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  • Ghost of Tsushima PC Becomes PlayStation's Biggest Single-player Launch on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-20-2024, 03:49 PM
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    Ghost of Tsushima PC Becomes PlayStation's Biggest Single-player Launch on Steam

    Move aside, Kratos.

    Last week's release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC is a massive hit for PlayStation. According to SteamDB, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is now PlayStation's biggest single-player game launch on Steam.

    Ghost of Tsushima saw a concurrent player peak of 77,154. This peak happened on May 19, 2024. This peak is also roughly 600 more than the previous top PlayStation title, God of War. God of War saw an all-time peak of 73,529 concurrent players and was...
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  • Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith Join MultiVersus Roster

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-20-2024, 12:53 PM
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    Jason Voorhees and Agent Smith Join MultiVersus Roster

    WB is diving deep into their extensive library for new characters.

    Warner Bros. Games just shared a new MultiVersus cinematic launch trailer today. In this trailer, we get a look at horror icon Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) and The Matrix's Agent Smith. These two will join the list of playable fighters coming to the free-to-play platform fighter.

    These two fighters will be a part of Season 1: Puns & Villainy for MultiVersus. Jason Voorhees will be available right...
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  • Larian Studios Opens New Warsaw Location

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-20-2024, 12:34 PM
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    Larian Studios Opens New Warsaw Location

    The Baldur's Gate 3 studio just opened a new location.

    Larian Studios, the independent game developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, just opened up a new studio location in Warsaw, Poland. The new studio is being given the very appropriate name of Larian Studios Warsaw.

    Larian Studios Warsaw is the seventh studio under the Larian umbrella. Warsaw joins studio locations in Quebec, Dublin, Guildford, Barcelona, Ghent, and Kuala Lumpur. This new location will help Larian maintain...
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  • Accurately Predicting Basketball Scores - Tips and Advice

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    • Published: 05-19-2024, 11:58 PM
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    Accurately Predicting Basketball Scores - Tips and Advice

    Accurately predicting basketball scores may make you feel as though you're trying to predict the future. Although there isn't a foolproof recipe for success, you can greatly improve your predictions by combining statistical analysis, team dynamics knowledge, and player condition monitoring.

    Here's how to improve your basketball score prediction skills and maybe even wow your pals with your newfound knowledge.

    Predicting Basketball Scores Accurately Starts with Sta...
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  • Redfall to Receive Final Update with Offline Mode and Other Changes

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-18-2024, 12:00 PM
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    Redfall to Receive Final Update with Offline Mode and Other Changes

    A final parting gift from Arkane Austin.

    It looks like the promised offline mode for Redfall will be delivered after all. Despite Microsoft deciding to shutdown Arkane Austin, the studio will get one more update out for their vampire slaying action game.

    The update was essentially in its home stretch of completion when Microsoft shutdown Arkane Austin along with Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Games. When the shutdown was announced, it was believed that the update wouldn't...
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  • Fallout is Coming to Fortnite

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-17-2024, 05:53 PM
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    Fallout is Coming to Fortnite

    Some Fallout content is coming soon to Fortnite.

    The official Fortnite Twitter account gave a rather direct teaser about a collaboration with Fallout that seems to be happening soon. The image tweeted out by the official Fortnite account showed off some Brotherhood of Steel power armor.

    The tweet also included a direct nod to the iconic image of Fallout's Vault Boy giving a thumbs up.

    Naturally, there just wasn't any other information shared yet. Seems like...
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  • EA Sports Introduces CampusIQ for College Football 25

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-17-2024, 12:42 PM
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    EA Sports Introduces CampusIQ for College Football 25

    Electronic Arts reveals the first gameplay features coming in their first new college football game in years.

    EA Sports College Football 25 will be the first new college football game from Electronic Arts since 2013's release of NCAA Football 14. EA promised to share the first gameplay details for College Football 25 today and they have done precisely that. EA also recently shared a look at the game's three cover athletes earlier this week.

    EA Sports is introducing something...
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  • New Job Actions Are Coming to Final Fantasy 14 in Dawntrail

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-16-2024, 04:43 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-16-2024, 03:41 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-16-2024, 03:23 PM
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-16-2024, 02:31 PM
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-16-2024, 01:57 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-16-2024, 01:00 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-16-2024, 12:21 PM
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    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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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    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...
    I did not complete any game in 2025
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