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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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  • Free Content Added to STALKER 2 in Latest Update

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    • Published: 04-14-2026, 02:55 PM
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    Free Content Added to STALKER 2 in Latest Update

    A new questline awaits.

    GSC Game World just added a new, smaller-scale content update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (hereby referred to as Stalker 2). This "Sealed Truth" update adds in a new questline where players will explore locations where "horrific experiments" were carried out.

    This update takes players to the X-Lab, a secret location hidden deep beneath the Zone. Somehow only Diod, a technician from Slag Heap, is the only one that...
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  • Animated Bloodborne Movie is Coming, Jacksepticeye Set to Produce

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    • Published: 04-14-2026, 02:31 AM
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    Animated Bloodborne Movie is Coming, Jacksepticeye Set to Produce

    Sony... Really?

    As proof that Sony has not forgotten nor abandoned Bloodborne, they were happy to announce the new Bloodborne content fans have been eager for: An animated feature film. Shortly after 11 PM ET on April 13, an announcement went out from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions that a Bloodborne animated film is in the works.

    The animated feature film is aiming for an R-rating and will have Sean "Jacksepticeye" McLoughlin joining as producer....
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  • Metro 2039 Plot Details Surface Ahead of Official Reveal

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 05:58 PM
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    Metro 2039 Plot Details Surface Ahead of Official Reveal

    This is why we can't have nice things.

    Earlier today, Metro 2039 was officially announced by way of a teaser trailer. The full reveal isn't expected to take place until Thursday, April 16. Thanks to the Internet Game Database (IGDB), a plot overview for Metro 2039 has already leaked its way onto the Internet.

    I will tell you right now that if you do not want to have the main story premise spoiled for you, stop reading now. If you also don't want to have even this Thursday's...
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  • Bethesda to Release Hotfix this Week for Starfield PlayStation 5 Crashes

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 05:28 PM
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    Bethesda to Release Hotfix this Week for Starfield PlayStation 5 Crashes

    Relief is in sight.

    Starfield released on PlayStation 5 less than a week ago, and for some players the launch has been anything but smooth. Over the past week, there have been multiple reports across various social media sites related to crashing issues specific to the PlayStation 5 version of Starfield.

    Given how often these crash complaints have been made over the past six days, it's probably no surprise that Bethesda is very much aware that there is a problem som...
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  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Create an AI Clone of Himself to Attend Meetings

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 04:19 PM
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    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Create an AI Clone of Himself to Attend Meetings

    God, the future fucking sucks.

    Totally normal and real "human" Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly trying to make an AI clone of himself in order to attend meetings. According to The Verge (citing The Financial Times) Meta is training a unique AI on Zuckerberg's image, voice, mannerisms, tone, and public statements in order to let employees "feel more connected to the founder through interactions with it."

    Hahahaha, oh man. What are we doing? This...
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  • Xbox Game Pass is 'Too Expensive for Players', Claims Xbox CEO

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 03:31 PM
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    Xbox Game Pass is 'Too Expensive for Players', Claims Xbox CEO

    Maybe it's not the best deal in gaming after all.

    Asha Sharma is already making moves to shake things up a bit as the new head of Microsoft Gaming. In a leaked internal memo sent to Microsoft staff, Sharma flatly says that Xbox Game Pass "has become too expensive for players."

    The internal memo was leaked to The Verge. In it, Sharma says that in addition to being too expensive for players, the gaming side at Microsoft needs to find "a better value equation."...
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  • Metro 2039 Announced, Full Reveal on Thursday

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 01:32 PM
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    Metro 2039 Announced, Full Reveal on Thursday

    The first new Metro game in seven years.

    Kyiv based developer, 4A Games, has been quietly working on a new Metro title. 4A Games, alongside publisher Deep Silver, just announced Metro 2039.

    The announcement is about as barebones as can be these days. We just get a look at the usual Metro "watch" design, which usually displays a countdown on how much longer a filter will last. The time on the announcement shows "20:39" which is obviously a direct reference...
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  • Rockstar Games Confirms They Suffered Another Data Breach

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 12:20 PM
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    Rockstar Games Confirms They Suffered Another Data Breach

    Though Rockstar doesn't seem too concerned.

    Over the weekend, Rockstar Games confirmed that they suffered a data breach by an outside party.

    The confirmation of the data breach was made in a Rockstar statement to Kotaku, saying that "a limited amount of non-material information was accessed in connection with a third-party data breach." Rockstar's statement continues on to say, "this incident has no impact on our organization or our players."
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  • Extended Gameplay Trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 09:53 AM
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    Extended Gameplay Trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School

    The Bully successor you deserve.

    An extended gameplay trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School came out this morning. Refugium Games shared a look at their upcoming title that is inspired by all of those coming-of-age teen comedies of the early 2000s.

    Agefield High: Rock the School will put you in the shoes of a teen named Sam who just moved to the town of Agefield. Sam "has every intention of shaking things up before graduation." This includes dealing with...
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  • Crimson Desert Update Roadmap Revealed

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    • Published: 04-10-2026, 04:48 PM
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    Crimson Desert Update Roadmap Revealed

    Some big changes are still on the way.

    Pearl Abyss released a preview of some upcoming free updates that they are working on for Crimson Desert. The preview is basically a roadmap of planned changes, improvements, features, and even some free content that is expected to hit the game between April through June.

    Some of these improvements are quite substantial for players and the overall gameplay experience. For starters, Pearl Abyss will implement difficulty settings: Easy,...
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  • Sledding Game Brings Good Vibes to Early Access on April 30

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    • Published: 04-10-2026, 11:39 AM
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    Sledding Game Brings Good Vibes to Early Access on April 30

    Just a little game about sledding and good times.

    Sledding Game is slated to launch into Early Access on Steam, Game Pass, and Xbox on April 30, 2026. This game is said to be a "super chill multiplayer hangout game," and based on the available demo I'm certainly inclined to agree with that statement.

    Sledding Game will let you and 29 of your friends hangout together at a snowy ski resort. While sledding is one of the main focuses of the game, there will be...
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  • Metal Gear Solid Movie is Again in the Works, This Time from the Final Destination Filmmakers

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    • Published: 04-09-2026, 06:47 PM
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    Metal Gear Solid Movie is Again in the Works, This Time from the Final Destination Filmmakers

    Maybe the 50th time is the charm.

    Another attempt is being made to bring Metal Gear Solid to the big screen. This time it's Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein that will attempt to tell the tale of Solid Snake.

    Lipovsky and Stein are best known for making Final Destination: Bloodlines, which was released in 2025. The latest entry in that horror franchise pulled in some very favorable reviews from critics and movie goers, according to Rotten Tomatoes. Final Destination: Bloodlines...
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  • Steam Hidden Object Fest is Live

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    • Published: 04-09-2026, 05:18 PM
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    Steam Hidden Object Fest is Live

    There's a hidden Waldo on this page. Can you find him?

    The Hidden Object Fest is now live on Steam. The Hidden Object Fest is live from now through to April 13 at 10 AM PT. This means you have the better part of a week to get discounts and demos for games that have objects hidden for you to discover. ...
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  • The House of Hikmah Launches

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-08-2026, 05:36 PM
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    The House of Hikmah Launches

    A journey of healing.

    Maya is a 14-year old seeking healing and a sense of understanding after her father passes away. In The House of Hikmah, you will guide Maya on this journey as she seeks guidance from historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

    The House of Hikmah includes various physics-based puzzles for you to work through and solve throughout the journey. Maya will utilize an "ancient elemental heirloom" to bend matter, helping her to traverse through...
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  • Gunnar Releases New Cyberpunk 2077 'Dex' Glasses

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    • Published: 04-08-2026, 03:17 PM
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    Gunnar Releases New Cyberpunk 2077 'Dex' Glasses

    Now you can look like the fixer that betrayed you.

    Gunnar Optiks released a new pair of themed glasses today. The company partnered with CD Projekt RED to bring the world the Cyberpunk 2077 Dex Glasses, coming at you at a price of $125.

    These glasses are inspired by the fixer you meet early on in Cyberpunk 2077, Dexter DeShawn. The real-life version of Dexter's glasses retain the same "bold, oversized shield-lens design" that the in-game version has. The frame...
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