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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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  • 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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  • Hack and Slash through a New Demo for Voin

    Hack and Slash through a New Demo for Voin

    You can freely check out a bit of this hack-and-slash, action-RPG for yourself right now.

    VOIN is an upcoming hack-and-slash game set in a dark fantasy open world. It's developed by just one person, Nikita Sozidar, with some publishing help by tinyBuild. This first-person game offers a unique visual style with gameplay that looks part medieval Doom and part Dark Messiah of Might & Magic.

    Though the full game is not available just yet, a fresh demo for Voin was released...
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  • Assassin's Creed Codename 'Red' Now Officially Called Assassin's Creed Shadows

    Expect a reveal trailer on May 15th.

    Ubisoft announced on Threads that the game formerly known as Assassin's Creed Codename "Red" is now Assassin's Creed Shadows. This is the upcoming Assassin's Creed game that will take place in Japan, a locale that fans have been wanting to see for over a decade now. Not only did Ubisoft officially announce this final name for the game to the public, they also announced that Assassin's Creed Shadows will have a world premiere trailer set to de...
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  • Band Together in Terror: The Outlast Trials Review

    Band Together in Terror: The Outlast Trials Review

    The Outlast Trials proves that survival horror can be more fun with friends.

    The Outlast Trials is a four-player PvE game taking place in the Cold War era. The game's opening moments and lore paint a gruesome and wicked scene that will be familiar to series veterans but disquieting to those new to the Outlast universe. Players work their way through a series of experiments, each of which plays out on various large maps like a police station, a courthouse, a carnival, and more. The g...
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  • Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 Released - Adds Wildlife, Hoverbikes, and Other Improvements

    FPS and UI improvements from Squadron 42 have also been added.

    Star Citizen is now up to version Alpha 3.23 as of May 13, 2024. The update is entitled "Adventure Beckons" and it is billed as "the largest patch to date." This update adds in new content such as planetary wildlife, new hoverbikes, improvements to FPS combat, terrestrial mission hubs, and some additional UI improvements ported over from Squadron 42.

    The key features in the Alpha 3.23...
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  • Square Enix Ditching Platform Exclusives in Favor of Multi-platform Releases

    Square Enix Ditching Platform Exclusives in Favor of Multi-platform Releases

    The era of PlayStation exclusives may finally be at an end.

    Square Enix and Sony have had partnerships that date back several years now. Many, if not most, of the games developed by Square Enix ended up being exclusive to PlayStation platforms. Most of those exclusives may eventually find their way to PC but they would never make their way to either Xbox or Nintendo consoles.

    That seems like it's about to change. According to the latest earnings release (PDF), Square...
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  • Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Now Delisted in Countries Where PSN is Not Available

    Sony needs to get this mess sorted right quick.

    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut has now been delisted from PC storefronts across 180 countries and regions. These 180 countries and regions where the game has been delisted are ones in which PlayStation Network does not exist. So far, we know that Steam and Green Man Gaming have pulled the game from these regions and have started to issue refunds to those who may have already purchased the game ahead of its release on May 16th. We...
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  • Electronic Arts Wants to Put Ads Back into Game Worlds

    Electronic Arts Wants to Put Ads Back into Game Worlds

    When a $70 upfront purchase, paid DLC, and microtransactions just aren't enough.

    Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson says that his company is now considering putting ads into traditional AAA titles. These "AAA" titles being those that already start at $70 each, especially on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    This reveal from Wilson came during a Q&A portion of the company's latest earnings call. This is the same earnings call where Wilson talked about the...
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Monthly Poll

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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
    33.33%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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