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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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  • Guild Wars Reforged Coming this Summer for Free on Mobile

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    • Published: 04-28-2026, 03:37 PM
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    Guild Wars Reforged Coming this Summer for Free on Mobile

    Don't worry, you can pay to remove the ads.

    Guild Wars Reforged, the updated version of the original 2005 Guild Wars MMORPG, is coming this summer to Android and iOS devices. Mobile players will be able to download Guild Wars Reforged for free, though there will be ads. This free download gives players access to the original Prophecies campaign.

    There are paths that lead to an add-free experience. Each Guild Wars campaign, including Prophecies, can be purchased as an...
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Released on Switch 2 and Xbox

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    • Published: 04-28-2026, 02:47 PM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Released on Switch 2 and Xbox

    Yep, progress will carry over to the full game.

    Square Enix just released a free demo for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch 2. This free demo gives you a little taste of the full game and will allow you to carry over progress to the full game when it releases on June 3, 2026.

    Today's demo is fairly meaty, offering players the opportunity to play through both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the full game. The demo includes access to the new...
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  • Star Wars DLC Coming for PowerWash Simulator 2

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    • Published: 04-27-2026, 03:00 PM
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    Star Wars DLC Coming for PowerWash Simulator 2

    This dirt is getting worse all the time.

    Soon, PowerWash Simulator 2 fans will get to fight grime in a galaxy far, far away. Special Star Wars downloadable content is "coming soon" for PowerWash Simulator 2.

    Cleaners will assume the role of P0-W2, a Class Five cleaning droid. You will clean from the sandstorms of Tatooine to the ice fields of Hoth. Along the way will be a few stops throughout the Outer Rim. Players will clean "iconic Star Wars locations,...
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  • Steam Controller Release Set for May 4

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    • Published: 04-27-2026, 01:12 PM
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    Steam Controller Release Set for May 4

    The first of Valve's trifecta of new hardware has a release date.

    Valve will officially release their new Steam Controller on May 4, 2026 at 10 AM PT for a price of $99 (USD). This new controller was announced in November 2025 alongside their new Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset.

    Valve says that the Steam Controller was designed "with all the inputs to play all your game son Steam however you like to play them." The Steam Controller is compatible with...
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  • Riven Tides Adds Beach Mayhem to Arc Raiders

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    • Published: 04-27-2026, 12:24 PM
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    Riven Tides Adds Beach Mayhem to Arc Raiders

    Catch some tasty waves while fighting to survive.

    Embark Studios, the team behind Arc Raiders, shared a first look at the new Riven Tides map coming to the popular extraction shooter. A fresh look was also shared at the new Arc Turbine enemy that will be added along with the new Riven Tides map.

    Riven Tides takes players seaside in what seems to be the game's largest update since release. Riven Tides is a map full of beaches, palm trees, the abandoned resort Hotel Panorama...
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  • Alien: Isolation 2 Teased

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    • Published: 04-26-2026, 03:39 PM
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    Alien: Isolation 2 Teased

    It was a dark and stormy night...

    Something that sure looks like a teaser for Alien: Isolation 2 was released today by Sega and developer Creative Assembly. This mysterious video called "A False Sense of Security" was put up on the official Alien: Isolation YouTube account on April 26.

    The trailer is brief but it does appropriately set the tone of what one should expect to see from a potential Alien: Isolation sequel. The teaser depicts a sci-fi sort of tech...
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  • New 'Evercold' Expansion for Final Fantasy 14 Announced

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    • Published: 04-24-2026, 06:00 PM
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    New 'Evercold' Expansion for Final Fantasy 14 Announced

    This will be the game's sixth expansion.

    Square Enix announced Evercold as the name for the sixth expansion coming to Final Fantasy 14 Online. This expansion is expected to release in January 2027 for the MMORPG.

    The reveal came from Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida during the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim. The reveal came with a teaser for Evercold, as well as an announcement that the expansion's release will kick off the Godless...
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  • Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan are Working on a Battlefield Movie

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    • Published: 04-24-2026, 03:03 PM
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    Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan are Working on a Battlefield Movie

    What about the stories in these games suggests it'd make for a good movie?

    Hollywood wants to make a movie based on the Battlefield franchise. According to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter, both Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan are already attached to the project.

    McQuarrie is set to write, direct, and produce the film based on the Battlefield franchise. Jordan is attached to produce and potentially start in the film. Electronic Arts is also attached to...
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  • Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Officially Announced, Releases July 9th

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    • Published: 04-24-2026, 01:39 PM
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    Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Officially Announced, Releases July 9th

    After weeks of rumors and leaks, it's officially revealed.

    I almost missed this one yesterday due to the fact that I wasn't sure if the news I was seeing was just more leaks and rumors or if it was the real deal. Well, it's the real deal. Ubisoft officially announced their upgraded version of Assassin's Creed Black Flag.

    Ubisoft calls it Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and it is a "faithful recreation" of Black Flag, though it has several changes and enhancements...
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  • Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Opening Cinematic, Pre-download, KoRn, and Review Roundup

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    • Published: 04-23-2026, 09:36 PM
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    Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Opening Cinematic, Pre-download, KoRn, and Review Roundup

    There's a lot to cover so let's get to it.

    Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is ready to release on April 28, 2026. Ahead of that date, Blizzard had a lot to share for this expansion including the debut of the game's opening cinematic, a new developer deep dive stream, the availability of the pre-download, a new original song by KoRn for this expansion, and a partnership with a guitar company. In addition, I'll also share a review roundup for Lord of Hatred.

    First up, Blizzard...
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  • SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Coming in July

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    • Published: 04-23-2026, 05:28 PM
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    SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Coming in July

    The sequel to the 2013 indie hit.

    Fair Play Labs, along with publisher tinyBuild, announced a release month for SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, the follow-up to their 2013 indie hit about going fast. SpeedRunners 2 will launch this July for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This one will also be available day one for Game Pass on PC and consoles. A Switch 2 release is also coming but it won't be out until "later this year."

    A new trailer came out today...
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  • Golf With Your Friends 2 Aims for 2026 Release

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    • Published: 04-23-2026, 05:12 PM
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    Golf With Your Friends 2 Aims for 2026 Release

    For those unaware, this was actually announced in 2024.

    Golf With Your Friends 2 was originally revealed back in December 2024. Did you know this? Because I either did not know this or I forgot about it. Well, Golf With Your Friends 2 is still very much in development at Radical Forge and today a new trailer was released to show off what they've been working on for the past two years.

    This new trailer shows off a look at the "frantic multiplayer chaos" that...
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  • Forefront 1.0 Released on SteamVR and Quest

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    • Published: 04-23-2026, 02:45 PM
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    Forefront 1.0 Released on SteamVR and Quest

    Virtually engage in virtual warfare with 32-player battles.

    Forefront is a brand-new large-scale VR shooter that supports up to 32-player battles. Today, the 1.0 release of Forefront arrives on SteamVR, Meta Quest, and Pico for $27.99. A PlayStation VR2 release is planned for later this year.

    I've seen Forefront described as a Battlefield VR clone, though I don't know how accurate that actually is. The game does feature 16v16 battles in levels that are semi-destructible....
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  • The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed Beta Launches

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    • Published: 04-22-2026, 04:47 PM
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    The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Closed Beta Launches

    Your first chance to try the game before its 2027 release.

    Owlcat Games launched the closed beta for those who have the Collector's Edition or Miller's Pack for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Sadly, you can only get access to the beta when purchasing through the official website.

    The full release of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn won't be until spring 2027. When it releases, you'll be able to purchase the game on Steam, Epic, GOG, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. ...
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  • Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Announced

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    • Published: 04-22-2026, 02:14 PM
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    Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Announced

    For those who actually thought Ecco was fun.

    Ecco the Dolphin: Complete is a complete package that takes players from Ecco's first outing on the Master System, through to the Genesis era, and then into a "brand-new contemporary game built for the modern era."

    This release is handled by the original members of the Ecco dev team that were brought back together after 30 years. These original developers worked with A&R Atelier to bring this release of remasters...
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    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?

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