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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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  • Hollow Knight: Silksong Store Page is Live on Xbox Store

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    • Published: 04-01-2024, 04:17 PM
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    Hollow Knight: Silksong Store Page is Live on Xbox Store

    Of all the days...

    I know what you're thinking, but I can assure you that this is real. Hollow Knight: Silksong now has an official Xbox Store page. Prior to today, the game did not have any such official page for Xbox. Store listings for Hollow Knight: Silksong did already exist prior to today on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Network, Steam, and on GOG.

    What does the appearance of this Xbox Store listing mean for the status of the game? Absolutely nothing or everything,...
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  • Nightdive is Apparently Readying a Release of PO'ed: Definitive Edition

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-01-2024, 03:21 PM
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    Nightdive is Apparently Readying a Release of PO'ed: Definitive Edition

    I'm like 99% sure this isn't a joke.

    Nightdive Studios is known far and wide for bringing some classic 90s titles to modern platforms with modern features and quality of life improvements. The studio worked on modern releases of classics such as Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster and 2023's fantastic System Shock remake.

    Today, Nightdive announced that they're readying the release of "another 90s classic." That game is PO'ed. For those blissfully unaware of this...
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  • Casting to Open Soon for Next Like a Dragon Game, Won't Be Yakuza Kiwami 3

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-01-2024, 02:30 PM
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    Casting to Open Soon for Next Like a Dragon Game, Won't Be Yakuza Kiwami 3

    As fans continue to ask for Kiwami 3, it won't be happening any time soon.

    The team at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio shares some behind the scenes discussions from time to time. The latest episode of their Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV offered up some new information on the next Like a Dragon title. Series director Masayohi Yokoyama says that the studio will soon open up casting auditions for their next game. However, while the next game does not yet have a title it was revealed that the next game...
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  • Monster Hunter Invades Street Fighter 6

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-01-2024, 12:56 PM
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    Monster Hunter Invades Street Fighter 6

    The good stuff is tucked away behind a Premium pass.

    Beginning on April 1 and presumably running through to the start of May, Street Fighter 6 players will be able to acquire and use some Monster Hunter gear. As Monster Hunter celebrates its 20th anniversary, Street Fighter fans will be able to pick up Monster Hunter-themed avatar gear, emotes, and more through the Fighting Pass.

    While there may be some freebies given to all players, the bulk of the Monster Hunter content...
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  • Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Adds New Game Option, May Improve Performance

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    • Published: 03-29-2024, 07:05 PM
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    Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Adds New Game Option, May Improve Performance

    Some users have reported better performance after today's patch.

    The promised first update for Dragon's Dogma 2 from Capcom came out on March 29th. With it, the developers finally added a way for players to begin a new game without manually deleting files from their system.

    As we already had information about this update from Capcom days before it was released, there aren't too many surprises here. Today's update does indeed add in that new game option when save data...
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Documentary Series Revealed

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    • Published: 03-29-2024, 01:35 PM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Documentary Series Revealed

    A four-part series covers the making of Rebirth.

    Square Enix just released a new four-part documentary series entitled "Inside Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth." This documentary series covers many of the aspects on what it took to create Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second installment in a planned trilogy for this remake project. For now, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is currently a PlayStation 5 exclusive.

    The new documentary will offer players and fans "candid insights...
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  • Gearbox Reportedly Hit by Layoffs After Embracer Sale

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    • Published: 03-28-2024, 06:44 PM
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    Gearbox Reportedly Hit by Layoffs After Embracer Sale

    Oh...

    Today, it was shared that Embracer Group sold off Gearbox Entertainment to Take-Two for $460 million. Apparently, as I was typing up that report, Insider Gaming put up another story concerning Gearbox Entertainment and theirs is a little less positive.

    According to Insider Gaming, Gearbox Entertainment staff were hit with layoffs after being sold to Take-Two. Insider Gaming cites several social media posts where those who have been employed by Gearbox reveal that...
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  • Layoffs Hit Sega and Certain Affinity

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    • Published: 03-28-2024, 05:42 PM
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    Layoffs Hit Sega and Certain Affinity

    Relic Entertainment also sold off.

    We are still at the point with games industry layoffs where we have multiple different announcements coming in the same day. Today, we have learned that Sega made layoffs at Sega Europe, Creative Assembly, and Hardlight. All told, there were approximately 240 employees laid off from these three studios, with only a "small number" of layoffs hitting Hardlight.

    Despite the layoffs, Sega says Creative Assembly continues to "have...
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  • Embracer Sells Gearbox for $460 Million to Take-Two

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-28-2024, 03:37 PM
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    Embracer Sells Gearbox for $460 Million to Take-Two

    Borderlands goes with Gearbox, Remnant stays with Embracer.

    Back in the far off time of 2021, Embracer Group purchased Gearbox Entertainment for $1.3 billion. On March 28, 2024, Embracer Group announced that they have sold off Gearbox Entertainment to Take-Two Interactive for $460 million. The acquisition by Take-Two is expected to be complete by the end of June.

    Not all of Gearbox Entertainment is going to Take-Two, however. Embracer is holding on to the San Francisco...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 7.0.1 to Fix a Few Issues

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-28-2024, 01:18 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Update 7.0.1 to Fix a Few Issues

    Bug fixes are incoming.

    The seventh season of Battlefield 2042 launched last week alongside Update 7.0.0. This week, DICE shared news of Update 7.0.1 that they hope to deploy on Tuesday, April 2nd.

    This update is a minor one, as you can probably tell from the version number. It does include a few game breaking fixes for issues that were seemingly introduced as part of Update 7.0.0, but nothing particularly major is included in this new update.

    The real meat...
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  • Full Roster for Marvel Rivals

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2024, 07:21 PM
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    Full Roster for Marvel Rivals

    The Overwatch-esque Hero shooter was just revealed today.

    If you liked Overwatch (let's ignore Overwatch 2) but thought it could do with a little dash of Marvel, then perhaps the newly announced Marvel Rivals (loud volume warning) is going to be right up your alley. NetEase's Marvel Rivals is an upcoming 6v6, third-person hero shooter that was revealed earlier today.

    A closed alpha for Marvel Rivals will begin in May. It's coming to us from NetEase Games, with a team...
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  • V Rising Getting Castlevania Crossover Content

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2024, 03:49 PM
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    V Rising Getting Castlevania Crossover Content

    Simon Belmont is on the hunt.

    When V Rising is out of Early Access on May 8, it will launch with some crossover content with Castlevania. The crossover content is called Legacy of Castlevania and while this will be out on May 8 for the PC release, PlayStation 5 owners will have to wait a while for V Rising to be released later this year on that platform.

    The Legacy of Castlevania content will add Simon Belmont and a new weapon. This content will be free. There is also...
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  • No rest for the Wicked Discounted for First Two Weeks of Availability

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2024, 02:45 PM
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    No rest for the Wicked Discounted for First Two Weeks of Availability

    The price will increase just two short weeks after the Early Access launch.

    Moon Studios and publisher Private Division are readying the Early Access Release of No Rest for the Wicked. We already know that this action-RPG enters into Steam Early Access on April 18. We now also know that No Rest for the Wicked will come with a limited-time introductory price, with a further discount applied if you use affiliate codes from select streamers and content creators.

    Here's...
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  • Generation Zero Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Free Weapon Skins

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2024, 01:46 PM
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    Generation Zero Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Free Weapon Skins

    Five years on and the game is still getting updated.

    When Generation Zero released in 2019, it wasn't really all that great. The stealth-shooter had a lot of issues in all aspects of the game, making the stealth-action shooter rather mediocre at best. In these past five years, developer Systemic Reaction has worked continuously to update the game with fixes, improvements, and a bunch of new content. By most accounts, the current state of Generation Zero is quite good and a massive...
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  • You Can Use Trebuchets in Dragon's Dogma 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2024, 05:39 PM
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    You Can Use Trebuchets in Dragon's Dogma 2

    Learning something new after 25 hours.

    I am just shy of 25 hours of play time in Dragon's Dogma 2 (let's ignore the time spent trying to adjust all sorts of graphical options to make the game not run like garbage), and I am only now finding out about a new gameplay mechanic. Were you aware that you can use the various trebuchets you come across in Dragon's Dogma 2?

    Sure, the usable ballista were probably rather obvious, especially given how you can see one used right...
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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%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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