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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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  • RGG's Stranger Than Heaven Includes a Star Filled Cast and Winter Release Date

    Yes, that's Snoop Dogg.

    Sega partnered with Xbox to host a special showcase reveal of their upcoming Yakuza prequel, Stranger Than Heaven. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is not only going back to their Yakuza roots with this, but they're going back to the roots of the Yakuza clans in general. Specifically, Stranger Than Heaven will explore the beginning of the Tojo Clan, a name that should be immediately familiar to anybody that has ever played any of the Yakuza and Like a Dragon games....
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  • WILL: Follow the Light Released

    WILL: Follow the Light Released

    Where light is more than just a means of illumination.

    In WILL: Follow the Light, light is "more than illumination." It is also a means of "guidance, memory, and meaning." WILL: Follow the Light is a narrative-driven adventure build on Unreal Engine 5 from TomorrowHead Studio. It's available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. ...
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  • Cozy Marbles Playtest is Now Available

    Cozy Marbles Playtest is Now Available

    Get the ball rolling.

    From May 7 to May 18, you can try out Cozy Marbles on Steam. This is a game that lets your creativity run wild creating marble courses that can be filled with ramps, boosters, loops, twists, and drops.

    Using all shapes and sizes of track pieces, you can build the marble course of your dreams. Cozy Marbles features a tutorial and, at least for this playtest, five unique challenges to conquer. You can also just chill and freely build if you so desire....
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  • Mixtape Released

    Mixtape Released

    And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.

    Many of us reading this have probably already gone through the period in everyone's life where you have that "one last night" together with friends. You all move on, maybe go to college, move away, and just end up drifting apart.

    Mixtape is about that final "hurrah" between friends. The story follows three high school friends on their final night together and one final adventure. As they head towards their...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 - Adeptus Mechanicus Deep Dive

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 - Adeptus Mechanicus Deep Dive

    Hail the Omnissiah!

    Deep Silver and KING Art Games just shared their second of four deep dive trailers where they explore the factions in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4. The newest trailer focuses on the Adeptus Mechanicus, the group that worships the Machine God and excels at ranged combat.

    The Adeptus Mechanicus has two augmented commanders that lead their forces. Players will be able to choose between the Technoarcheologist, Potentia-Delta 9, or the Skitarii Marshal,...
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  • Star Fox Remake for Switch 2 Announced, June 25 Release

    Star Fox Remake for Switch 2 Announced, June 25 Release

    Do a barrel roll, or so help me...

    Nintendo just announced that a full remake of Star Fox 64 is coming June 25 for the Switch 2. The announcement came from a hastily announced Nintendo Direct that aired today.

    The remake is simply called Star Fox. Those who saw The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may already be familiar with the stylish new look for Fox McCloud.

    This is a complete from the ground-up remake of Star Fox 64. This means you will take control over the...
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  • Investors are Pressuring Nintendo to Increase Price on Switch 2

    Investors are Pressuring Nintendo to Increase Price on Switch 2

    Imagine a world without investors.

    For a lot of people, the $450 price tag on the Nintendo Switch 2 is already a hard pill to swallow. But if it were up to Nintendo investors, that price would be much, much higher.

    Bloomberg reports that investors are concerned that the Switch 2 is "deeply unprofitable." Shares of Nintendo are currently "on their worst run in a decade" despite the company releasing several successful titles, opening a theme park,...
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  • NFL 2K's Promised Return is No Longer Happening

    NFL 2K's Promised Return is No Longer Happening

    RIP the dream.

    Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that the promised return of the fan-favorite NFL 2K series is no longer happening. Zelnick stated this in an interview with Stephen Totilo at Game File.

    The return of NFL 2K was announced back in 2020. Take-Two entered into a multi-year agreement deal with the NFL and NFLPA that would allow Take-Two to release new, officially licensed NFL football games starting in 2021.

    Fans eager for an NFL 2K21 were...
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  • Dead As Disco Released to Early Access

    Dead As Disco Released to Early Access

    Bust a move.

    The beat-'em-up with an actual beat, Dead As Disco, is now available by Brain Jar Games. The full release is available on both Steam and Epic for $24.99, but there is a two-week launch discount that brings the price down to just $19.99.

    Dead As Disco fuses neon-soaked worlds with combat set to the beat of a myriad of songs. "Each encounter plays out like a choreographed music video, with enemies, bosses, and environments reacting to a constantly evolving...
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  • Advancements Made To Sports Betting Platforms That Every Punter Needs To Look Out For

    The sports betting market is one of the biggest out there; there is no denying this. The market has been dominating online entertainment for a good decade now. Why? Because they always stay on top of technology and changes. This seems to be the nature of the industry because they've done it again. Reputable sports betting platforms are again introducing all kinds of upgrades to their sites to create seamless, smooth and informative experiences for players.

    Advancement sounds like a...
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  • Microsoft's Copilot AI No Longer Coming to Consoles

    Microsoft's Copilot AI No Longer Coming to Consoles

    Nobody is upset about this. Not a single person.

    Microsoft just stated that Copilot for consoles is no longer a thing. A social media post by Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma, says that development of Copilot has come to an end. Furthermore, Sharma also says that Microsoft is also "winding down Copilot on mobile."

    Copilot was originally announced to be in development for Xbox only back in March 2025. It took all of two months for that initiative to come to a screeching...
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  • Battlefield 6 Season 3 Teaser Brings the Pain Train

    Battlefield 6 Season 3 Teaser Brings the Pain Train

    Choo choo, MFer!

    Today, the first official look at Season 3 of Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC was shared. This will be the first official look at what awaits you in the upcoming season, which will begin on May 12 across PlayStation, Xbox, and all of the PC platforms where Battlefield 6 is available.

    Unfortunately, there isn't too much else to share with you today. There was a new developer guide released on April 28th for the new map, Railway to Golmud. A bit from...
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  • GameStop Wants to Buy eBay for $55.5 Billion

    GameStop Wants to Buy eBay for $55.5 Billion

    Where TF is GameStop getting that kind of money?

    GameStop has made an offer to purchase eBay for $55.5 billion. On Sunday, GameStop proposed an offer of $125 per share for eBay in cash and stock options. Currently, GameStop has just a 5% stake in the online marketplace.

    GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, noted anti-woke supporter and 2020 election denier, says that GameStop has already received a commitment from TD Securities to contribute $20 billion towards the deal. In response...
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  • Call of Duty is Finally Ditching Last-Gen Consoles

    Call of Duty is Finally Ditching Last-Gen Consoles

    Just in time for the next-gen consoles to begin their pre-release hype window.

    Activision confirms that the next Call of Duty, rumored to be Modern Warfare 4, will not be released on PlayStation 4. This confirmation came from the official Call of Duty Twitter (Nitter link) account in response to a rumor from a supposed Call of Duty leaker.

    Over the weekend, a rumor kicked off from supposed Call of Duty leaker Alaix. Alaix claimed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is...
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  • Control Resonant 'A Paranaturally Warped Manhattan' Developer Diary

    Control Resonant 'A Paranaturally Warped Manhattan' Developer Diary

    Time to take control Manhattan.

    Late last week, Remedy released a new developer diary for Control Resonant that explores the game's primary environment: A paranaturally warped Manhattan.

    The developer diary features insight from staff at Remedy about how they created a twisted world that lies outside the confines of the Oldest House. ...
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    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...
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