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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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  • 007 First Light Launch Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-21-2026, 04:23 PM
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    007 First Light Launch Trailer

    We are less than a week away from launch.

    IO Interactive shared the launch trailer for 007 First Light today, less than a week away from the game's full launch on May 27. This title is a standalone and reimagined origin story for James Bond that players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic, and Switch 2 (though, later this summer) will get to experience.

    Now, despite the game having a release date of the 27th, you can actually play 24-hours earlier than that....
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  • Bungie Announces the End of Destiny 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-21-2026, 04:06 PM
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    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...
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  • Valve Says 'People Enjoy Surprises', Claims Counter-Strike 2 Loot Boxes are Fine Actually

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    • Published: 05-20-2026, 07:30 PM
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    Valve Says 'People Enjoy Surprises', Claims Counter-Strike 2 Loot Boxes are Fine Actually

    Surprise!

    Valve is still being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The lawsuit, filed in February 2026, accuses Valve of "promoting illegal gambling and threatening to addict children through its use of 'loot boxes'." James and the state of New York is seeking "full restitution" for players, claiming that "loot boxes pose the same dangers as casino gambling, especially for children."

    Valve already issued one response to this...
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  • Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Hits Consoles this Month

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    • Published: 05-20-2026, 03:53 PM
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    Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Hits Consoles this Month

    But your kids are gonna love it.

    Following the PC release of Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Broken Things in February comes the console release. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 will hit PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, and Xbox on May 27, 2026. ...
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  • PlayStation State of Play Announced for June 2

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    • Published: 05-20-2026, 01:08 PM
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    PlayStation State of Play Announced for June 2

    Will run for over one hour.

    Sony announced a rather lengthy State of Play today. This showcase will run for more than 60 minutes and will air on Tuesday, June 2 at 2 PM PT (5 PM ET).

    Details about the State of Play are scarce outside of the fact that new footage will be shown off for Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac Games. This new footage will show off "Logan's brutal and relentless combat along with some new details."

    Beyond Wolverine is anybody's...
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  • Hellraiser: Revival 'Genesis Configuration' Gameplay Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-20-2026, 11:42 AM
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    Hellraiser: Revival 'Genesis Configuration' Gameplay Trailer

    One powerful little box.

    Hellraiser fans can probably already tell you just how powerful the Lament Configuration is. That tiny box can summon all sorts of hellish beings of torment. It holds unspeakable power in the right hands. But did you know about the Genesis Configuration box?

    A new gameplay trailer for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival shows how this new box, the Genesis Configuration, is yours to command. Used for both combat and environmental puzzles, the Genesis...
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  • How Games Completely Took Over Entertainment

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-19-2026, 11:03 PM

    How Games Completely Took Over Entertainment

    When did games become everything? I remember when gaming meant huddling around a chunky TV with friends, fighting over controllers. Now, games are pulling in more cash than Hollywood blockbusters and Billboard chart-toppers combined. We're talking about a complete entertainment revolution that happened right under our noses.

    The crazy part isn't just how big gaming got. It's how it changed literally everything else we watch, play, and interact with.

    Stories That Actu...
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  • Myst and Riven Released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

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    • Published: 05-19-2026, 07:07 PM
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    Myst and Riven Released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

    ... Again!

    Cyan Worlds just released both Myst and Riven on the latest generation of PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Not only is it available for the regular PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, but it's also playable on PlayStation VR2 and through the Microsoft Store. Previously, only Myst was available on the Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Store.

    Both Myst and Riven retail for $34.99. However PlayStation Plus users can save 20% off of the price for a limited time....
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  • Denuvo Protected LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Cracked and Leaked Ahead of Release

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    • Published: 05-19-2026, 01:16 PM
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    Denuvo Protected LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Cracked and Leaked Ahead of Release

    This keeps happening!

    LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is now officially available for those who purchased the Deluxe Edition of the game on Steam. However, it was made available even earlier due to a cracked release of LEGO Batman that leaked hours ahead of even the official release time.

    According to reporting from GameGPU, a pirate aficionado going by the name of DenuvOwO published a way to bypass Denuvo, the chosen anti-piracy method used by LEGO Batman. Recently,...
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  • PlayStation Plus Price Increase Announced

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    • Published: 05-18-2026, 08:48 PM
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    PlayStation Plus Price Increase Announced

    Sony is all about satisfying gamers today.

    Sony announced new price increases for PlayStation Plus that will go into effect starting May 20th for new customers in select regions. The price increase "does not apply to current subscribers" unless you live in Turkey and India. Sony says that the reason for the change is due to "ongoing market conditions."

    Sony made the announcement through Twitter to really maximize the anger they would get in response...
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  • After Years of Full Priced Late Ports, PlayStation Officially Calls it Quits on PC Releases

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-18-2026, 06:36 PM
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    After Years of Full Priced Late Ports, PlayStation Officially Calls it Quits on PC Releases

    We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas!

    In March, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared word from anonymous sources that PlayStation was shifting away from releasing their first-party titles on PC. Specifically, the sources shared with Schreier that Sony would no longer release their single-player narrative adventures on PC going forward.

    It was hardly an "official" stance from PlayStation given the source of the information. Today, it looks like it's far...
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  • Steam Ocean Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-18-2026, 01:55 PM
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    Steam Ocean Fest is Live

    I may have read it as "Star Ocean" more than once.

    Valve says that their Steam Ocean Fest is live now through to May 25 at 10 AM PT. This gives everyone who has ever had the sea call to them a chance to satiate those urges.

    The Steam Ocean Fest takes you over the water, under the water, and may even make you thirsty for a tall glass of ice water. Some of the top games on sale during this Fest include the original Subnautica, the first AAAA game Skull and Bones,...
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  • Nvidia Might Add Another $300 to the Price of the RTX 5090 GPU

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-15-2026, 06:53 PM
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    Nvidia Might Add Another $300 to the Price of the RTX 5090 GPU

    Not that you've been able to get one at MSRP anyway.

    According to Chinese Board Channels and relayed by TechPowerUp, Nvidia may be preparing a price increase on the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D V2 GPUs. Chinese Board Channels, "a reliable source for graphics card supply chain information," says that Nvidia will increase the price on these GPUs by roughly $300 for their add-in card (AIC) partners.

    This price increase is the result of a drastic increase in...
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  • Moss: The Forgotten Relic Given Summer Release

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    • Published: 05-15-2026, 05:20 PM
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    Moss: The Forgotten Relic Given Summer Release

    Little mouse, big adventures.

    Indie development studio Polyarc announced that Moss: The Forgotten Relic is coming to PC and consoles this summer. A teaser trailer shows off some of the fantasy adventure that is, apparently for the first time, making the move from VR to flatscreen with this new release.

    The release this summer will be on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and both generations of the Switch. It sounds like the "dual" style gameplay will carry...
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  • Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-14-2026, 06:33 PM
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    Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

    Been a while since we did one of these.

    Valve pushed out a small update for Counter-Strike 2 today. As this one wasn't made super late, as most of their updates have been, I figured I'd pass along the news.

    The update seems to just include a few fixes to the game, namely for some issues on the newly released Cache map. There really isn't too much else to say here. ...
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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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    I completed more than 10 games
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