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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...
G Fuel Teams with Gunfire Games on Remnant 2 Energy Drink
If you ever wanted to know what Remnant 2 tastes like, this is your chance.
G Fuel has teamed up with Gearbox Publishing and developer Gunfire Games to create a special Remnant 2 G Fuel flavor. This one is called G Fuel Mudtooth's Tonic and it will be available in a limited-edition Collector's Box with a 40-serving tub and only while supplies last.
G Fuel Mudtooth's Tonic marks the return of the "fan-favorite" G Fuel flavor, Peach Iced Tea. This box includes...
Epic Games Age Restricts Fortnite Cosmetics in Latest Update
Fans aren't too thrilled.
A new update for Fortnite is out and the fan response is an almost total 180 from the Fortnite OG update from a few weeks back. The OG update brought back one of Fortnite's original map designs, along with some of the original gameplay mechanics. Today, a new update was released that has the community literally cursing Epic Games and their attempts at making Fortnite more "PG."
Epic Games is now applying age ratings to all custom Fortnite...
Featuring a new screen, better WiFi, longer battery, and more.
Last week, Valve announced that a new Steam Deck OLED was coming very soon. Today, the new Steam Deck OLED is here and available for purchase. Those interested in any of the Steam Deck OLED models can make their purchase right now, with immediate shipping.
The Steam Deck OLED includes an HDR OLED screen as its main new feature. However, there are several improvements made under the hood that may not be as...
PlayStation just revealed their PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for the month of November 2023. All but one of these titles will be available starting on November 21. The one that is out right now from the new entry list is Teardown, which just released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today.
The following items are the games that will be out on November 21 for those with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers...
The update includes only some of the planned changes.
The Patch 1.33 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is out now for all platforms. However, while the update changelog is rather beefy, the actual update does not include all of the changes that you may have been hoping to see.
Activision took to Twitter to say that "due to unforeseen issues" this update does not include some of the changes that were set to be included in this update. These omitted updates...
First Episode of Suicide Squad Insider Video Released
This series will offer a deep dive look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Warner Bros. Games and DC kicked off a new series of videos that will offer a deeper look at the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. This is the upcoming third-person action-shooter from Rocksteady Studios. It's a game we really haven't seen much of since a delay was announced back in April following a less than favorable response to some of the elements present in the co-op gameplay ...
Teardown Released on Consoles, Time Campers DLC Released on All Platforms
Destroy the world.
Teardown is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Those of you with PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium, or Deluxe subscriptions will also get access to the game today as well. Those that want to buy Teardown outright can do so on consoles starting at $29.99 for the Standard Edition. There is also a Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition at $39.99 and $49.99 respectively.
Teardown places you in a fully destructible world, featuring a full heist-focused...
505 Games Parent Company, Digital Bros, Lays Off 30% of Staff
The latest in what has been a terrible year for games development.
Digital Bros, the parent company that owns publisher 505 Games, announced plans (PDF) to reduce its workforce by 30%. These cuts will be made across a variety of owned studios under its belt. Those with a vested interest in the company should be thrilled to hear that Digital Bros expects "no significant impact" on their financials for 2023-2024 as a result of these layoffs.
Those still on AMD Socket AM4 motherboards probably have no reason to make a major upgrade to AM5 hardware just yet. This is especially true with how AMD keeps offering new Zen 3 models in its X3D series. According to a reliable leaker chi11eddog and relayed by TechPowerUp, AMD will soon release the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Ryzen 5 5500X3D.
These new X3D processors, though built on the older Zen 3 microarchitecture, feature the newer 3D...
Already in development now for a few years years, progress continues ever onwards for the ambitious "DLC-sized" mod for Fallout 4, Fallout London. This week, the mod team put together a fresh trailer that shows off a better look at the mod's various factions and gangs.
The latest look spans a hefty 10 minutes in order to get us well acquainted with the not-so-jolly ol' factions and gangs that you'll run into in...
Fallout 76 Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Various In-game Rewards
Play to earn special party themed items.
Fallout 76 is turning five years old this month. To celebrate, Bethesda Game Studios is hosting a number of themed in-game events, a special Birthday Parade, and offering a variety of themed items for players to earn.
From now through to November 21, players that complete Daily and Weekly Challenges from the Birthday Challenge Event will be able to earn special themed rewards like Party Hats, C.A.M.P. decor, Cake, and more. The...
The Nintendo Switch port of Hogwarts Legacy has finally been released. Today's Switch release comes a whopping nine months after the game was initially released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It also comes a hefty six months after the game's release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. Switch owners are able to pick it up starting at $59.99 (USD) from retailers, including from the Nintendo eShop.
Remedy Entertainment announced their plans to reboot a project known only as codename Vanguard. This upcoming title was set to be a free-to-play multiplayer game, with next to nothing else known about it. This reboot comes with several significant changes, the least of which is a change in the codename from Vanguard to Kestrel.
The bigger change is the fact that the plan for a free-to-play game has been ditched with a shift to making...
Apparently the layoffs come due to a desire for more free games.
Amazon Games has just laid off 180 employees. This is according to a new report from Aftermath, which cites sources familiar with the matter. Amazon then confirmed that they have laid off the entirety of the Crown Channel, an Amazon-backed Twitch channel.
An internal email was also obtained concerning these layoffs. The email was sent by Amazon Games vice-president Christoph Hartmann. In the email, he seems...
About 20 minutes of new announcements and updates.
Nintendo announced that a new Indie World Showcase will air on November 14. This showcase will feature about 20 minutes worth of new indie game announcements and updates for titles that are coming to the Nintendo Switch.
The Indie World Showcase begins at noon (ET) on Tuesday, November 14. The showcase will be streamed on the Nintendo website and also on the official Nintendo YouTube channel.
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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