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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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  • Helldivers 2 to Unleash an Arctic Blast with Polar Patriots Warbond

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    • Published: 05-02-2024, 12:17 PM
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    Helldivers 2 to Unleash an Arctic Blast with Polar Patriots Warbond

    New weapons, armors, and more arrive on May 9.

    Another Premium Warbond for Helldivers 2 is expected to drop on May 9. The new Polar Patriots Warbond will once again offer players new weapons to unlock in addition to new armors, capes, and emotes.

    This Warbond looks to include three armor sets, three new primary weapons, 3 new utility weapons and items, three new banners, capes, and emote victory poses. Just like with the prior Premium Warbonds, you can pick this one...
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  • Take-Two Interactive Shutters Studios Behind Rollerdrome and Kerbal Space Program 2 (Updated)

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    • Published: 05-01-2024, 04:46 PM
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    Take-Two Interactive Shutters Studios Behind Rollerdrome and Kerbal Space Program 2 (Updated)

    Take-Two issues a nothingburger of a statement.

    Update: While the initial report (found below) spoke only of the layoffs and shuttering for Kerbal Space Program 2 developer, Intercept Games, it is now known that Take-Two Interactive is shuttering Roll7 as well.

    Roll7 is a development studio based out of London and is the team behind the action game Rollerdrome. The studio also known for developing several titles in the OlliOlli series.

    Citing a note sent...
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  • Earth Defense Force 6 Out July 25 on PC and PlayStation

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-01-2024, 03:15 PM
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    Earth Defense Force 6 Out July 25 on PC and PlayStation

    The next installment is finally headed to the west.

    Earth Defense Force 6 is finally getting a release in the west. On July 25, Earth Defense Force 6 will be released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam starting at $59.99. Pre-orders for the PlayStation version are live now, while pre-orders for the Steam release will open up in June.

    Earth Defense Force 6 was first released in Japan back in August of 2022, so it's taken a little while to come to make...
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  • 65 Million Vault Dwellers Watched the Fallout TV Show

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-30-2024, 02:17 PM
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    65 Million Vault Dwellers Watched the Fallout TV Show

    This figure comes from Amazon.

    The Fallout TV show has been quite the success for Amazon Prime. Amazon revealed to Variety that 65 million people have tuned in to watch the show within the first two weeks of availability. This makes Fallout the second most watched Amazon Prime title ever, placing it just behind 2022's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

    Though it's second overall for Amazon, Fallout is the top when it comes to being the most watched with viewers...
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  • Destiny 2 Opens the Doors to the Pantheon

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-30-2024, 12:47 PM
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    Destiny 2 Opens the Doors to the Pantheon

    The new boss rush mode begins now.

    As the lead up to Destiny 2: The Final Shape continues, Bungie just launched the new Pantheon event. This PvE mode is a boss rush that will only get harder as the weeks go on.

    For this first week, Bungie pits teams against four familiar raid bosses. Each week, more boss encounters will take place, with week 4 offering eight consecutive boss fights in a row. The Pantheon will let players earn various rewards, including Adept versions...
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  • Microsoft May Reveal Next Call of Duty at Xbox Summer Showcase

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-30-2024, 12:05 PM
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    Microsoft May Reveal Next Call of Duty at Xbox Summer Showcase

    No, nothing about Silksong was mentioned.

    We got a hot and tasty rumor for you today. This one is courtesy of Tom Warren from The Verge, whom is known to be a mostly reliable source of insider information.

    Microsoft officially confirmed today that they will host an Xbox summer showcase event on June 9 at 1PM (ET). This event will be followed up by a mystery Direct immediately afterwards. The showcase will feature games from Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game...
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  • Mystbloom Skinline Revealed for Valorant

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    • Published: 04-30-2024, 11:41 AM
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    Mystbloom Skinline Revealed for Valorant

    Inspired by something rarely seen by gamers: Nature.


    A new Valorant skinline was revealed today by Riot Games. It's called Mystbloom and it's inspired by the spring festival in Japan and the blooming of the Sakura (cherry blossoms). This is all a long-winded way of saying that there are new weapon skins for Valorant and they are inspired by the cherry blossom trees.

    The Mystbloom skinline will offer new weapons skins for the Phantom, Sheriff, Judge, Operator,...
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  • Everspace 2 is Now Running on Unreal Engine 5

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    • Published: 04-29-2024, 05:04 PM
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    Everspace 2 is Now Running on Unreal Engine 5

    This substantial update is free to everyone.

    Rockfish Games just released a massive and free update for Everspace 2 today. This update to the "open world spaceship looter shooter action-RPG" (their exact description) is out right now on PC and PlayStation, with an Xbox release to follow soon. The update includes new gameplay mechanics, new in-game items such as 15 new legendary items, new legendary catalysts, DualSense support, photo mode improvements, and a jump from...
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  • Fallout 4 Next-gen Update Downgraders are the Most Popular Mods on PC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-29-2024, 02:29 PM
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    Fallout 4 Next-gen Update Downgraders are the Most Popular Mods on PC

    Over 37,000 downloads and counting.

    As many players have come to find out already, that Fallout 4 next-gen update seems to be quite busted on all platforms. The issues that have come from last week's update are perhaps most evident with the PC version of the game. While consoles may have some bugs here and there that are common to all platforms, the PC version has the added pitfall of user mods being completely broken.

    At release, the only course of action PC gamers...
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  • New Balance Patch Released for Helldivers 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-29-2024, 01:09 PM
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    New Balance Patch Released for Helldivers 2

    Over 24 weapons and stratagems have been balanced.

    The 01.000.300 update for Helldivers 2 came out and with it arrived a bunch of balancing adjustments for weapons and stratagems. Naturally, the update also includes some fixes, gameplay adjustments, changes to some enemy behaviors, and more.

    One of the more interesting changes here has nothing to do with weapon balancing, but with the fact that armor rating now has an impact on headshot damage. Arrowhead Game Studios...
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  • The Finals Adding a 5v5 Game Mode

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-29-2024, 12:04 PM
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    The Finals Adding a 5v5 Game Mode

    Wait, I've heard this one before...

    The latest update for the competitive shooter, The Finals, is adding in space for another player slot. The game, which is traditionally 3v3v3, will soon have a new 5v5 game mode courtesy of the latest update arriving on May 2.

    The new update will in the Terminal Attack game mode. This 5v5 tactical mode will see a team of attackers trying to deposit cash into a terminal on the map with a decryption key. The other team will try to stop...
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  • That Fallout 4 Next-gen Update is a Mess on All Platforms

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-26-2024, 06:21 PM
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    That Fallout 4 Next-gen Update is a Mess on All Platforms

    Fans have waited years only to get a half-baked update.

    A "next-gen" update for Fallout 4 players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S was announced back in December 2022. It was delayed out of a planned 2023 release and finally saw the light of day just this week on April 25th.

    Sadly, the long-awaited patch came out feeling like it still needed some time in the oven. Not only are some long-standing bugs not fixed (crashes related to weapon debris on Nvidia...
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  • Helldivers 2 Players to Democratically Decide the Next Stratagem Unlock

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-26-2024, 03:55 PM
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    Helldivers 2 Players to Democratically Decide the Next Stratagem Unlock

    New mines vs new rocket launcher.

    The next major order has come in to Helldivers 2 players. For the first time in the game's short history, players will be faced with a choice: Liberate Choohe or liberate Penta. Depending on which planet is liberated first, players will end up unlocking either the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines or the RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher.

    This new major order is called "Legitimate Undertaking" and is a multi-phase order. Both of the planets...
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  • TopSpin 2K25 Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-26-2024, 02:25 PM
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    TopSpin 2K25 Now Available

    The first proper tennis game in a long time.

    2K and Hangar 13 just released TopSpin 2K25, marking the first new entry in the series since 2011's Top Spin 4. TopSpin 2K25 is available today on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

    TopSpin 2K25 offers single player and multiplayer modes, all four historic Grand Slam tournaments, 25 playable professionals, and more. If you aren't interested in playing as the professionals, you can always...
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  • Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Finally Released on PC After 10 Years

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-25-2024, 05:41 PM
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    Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Finally Released on PC After 10 Years

    And yet, there is a catch.

    The Tomb Raider reboot came out in 2013. In 2014, a remastered version of Tomb Raider was released under the name of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

    Crystal Dynamics developed and released 2013's Tomb Raider. It featured a younger Lara Croft dealing with some unfortunate events on a dangerous island. That game came out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. In 2014, a "remastered" release of the game came out for PlayStation 4 and Xbox...
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