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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
Boasting a game world that is 36 times larger than the original game.
AION 2 is coming to Steam later this year from NC America. The company says that the PC release will happen on both Steam and their own PURPLE platform.
This MMORPG follow-up will retain its open-world design, boasting a world that is "36 times larger than the original AION." There are also underwater areas to explore in addition to the aerial combat in PvE and PvP flavors.
In an unusual move, Microsoft just announced a price drop for Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. Yes, something is actually getting cheaper in 2026. Starting today, Game Pass Ultimate drops from $29.99 per month to $22.99 per month. At the same time, PC Game Pass drops from $16.49 per month to $13.99 per month.
No, this price reduction doesn't quite get it down to the $19.99 per month Game Pass Ultimate was from its inception in 2019 through...
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...
But will the new guy also give shiny trinkets and baubles to Trump?
To the absolute heartbreak of diehard Apple fans the world over, the company announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026. His replacement will be John Ternus, who currently serves as the senior vice president of hardware engineering at Apple. Cook will remain at Apple, possibly lurking in the shadows, as he will take on an advisory position as executive chairman of Apple's board of directors....
RIG R5 MAX HD Review: Blurring the Line Between Gamer and Audiophile
Exceptional audio comes at a cost.
The RIG brand has long been a staple in the gaming community, recognized almost instantly by its aggressive design and commitment to lightweight performance. With the release of the RIG R5 MAX HD, Nacon is attempting to bridge the gap between their traditionally budget friendly, durable headsets and the high-fidelity audiophile market. This headset represents a bold step forward, incorporating exotic materials like graphene and a dedicated exter...
The Dark Place Invades Phasmophobia with Special Alan Wake 2 Crossover Event
Well this was an unexpected surprise.
Phasmophobia is about to be invaded by a piece of the Dark Place. A newly announced collaboration will see the addition of a special Alan Wake 2 crossover content into Phasmophobia.
From May 12 through to June 2, "Phasmophobia by Alan Wake" will take place in your favorite ghost hunting title. This limited-time event will be free and will task ghost hunters with unraveling a new chapter from Alan Wake. There will be special...
Hot on the heels of a leak and a teaser, the full reveal for Metro 2039 came out today from 4A Games and Deep Silver. The first details, release date, and trailer were all shared.
First up, we learned today that Metro 2039 is coming out to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic. The release window is slated for this winter! That's literally just a few months away now, assuming no delays take place.
Lana Del Rey and David Arnold Release 007 First Light Theme
Hey, listen!
IO Interactive released the official title song for 007 First Light today. The title song is a fully original piece composed by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold.
The title song is available now through various streaming platforms, and will be featured for the first time on 007 First Light's official channels on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Steam, and elsewhere on April 17 at 12 PM PT.
Fortunately for you, one of the streaming platforms includes YouTube,...
DRAM and NAND Flash Contract Prices Expected to Increase Upwards of 75% in Q2 2026
AI server demand continues to be a thorn in everyone's side.
According to the latest TrendForce memory pricing survey, DRAM supplies are still "reallocating capacity toward HBM (high bandwidth memory) and server applications" in Q2 of 2026.
TrendForce projects that the contract prices for DRAM specifically will rise by 58-63% when compared to the previous quarter. And we already know just how bad that previous quarter has been. If you don't, then TrendForce...
EA Betting Big on Nostalgia for Upcoming Battlefield 6 Maps
Somehow... Wake Island has returned.
Electronic Arts and what remains of Battlefield Studios just shared a look at some of the content coming in Seasons 3 through 5 for Battlefield 6. Not only are the devs betting big on nostalgia, they are also promising to directly address some of the biggest issues the community has had with Battlefield 6 via a series of major updates coming throughout 2026.
What follows comes via a Q&A session between the Battlefield 6 team and IGN....
New Street Fighter Movie Trailer Looks so Very Cheesy in All the Right Ways
Leaning into the absurdity seems like the right call.
A new trailer for the Street Fighter movie came out and it's full of familiar faces fighting in the streets, and several other places. The new trailer gives you a pretty general overview of what this movie is all about.
Paramount and Capcom seem to have leaned quite heavily into the over-the-top aspects of the games and other Street Fighter media. Fighters are busting out crazy moves and even slinging fireballs here...
Capcom released the launch trailer for Pragmata this week. This sci-fi action-adventure title set within a Lunar Research Station will be out on April 17, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Steam.
The reviews for Pragmata also released this week. The game sits at an average OpenCritic score of 87 with Metacritic sitting at 86.
This new trailer sets up Pragmata's story as well as introduces...
That's at least one more than 4,999,999 copies sold.
Pearl Abyss announces that their open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert, has sold over 5 million copies.
The studio says that this sales marker is a "significant milestone for the company." In addition to the milestone, Pearl Abyss also shared a look at some of the new updates and content that they have been working on. Some of those improvements mentioned in that roadmap actually came out right...
Outbound's release has moved from April 23 to May 14 as the teams at Silver Lining Interactive and Square Glade Games need some more time for polish. Square Glade says that they "identified specific bumps on the virtual road that require immediate attention" following a recent demo release.
Basically, the team found some some issues that they needed to address. They didn't feel as though they had enough time to make sure those issues were...
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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