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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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  • Control Resonant 'A Paranaturally Warped Manhattan' Developer Diary

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    • Published: 05-04-2026, 05:44 PM
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    Control Resonant 'A Paranaturally Warped Manhattan' Developer Diary

    Time to take control Manhattan.

    Late last week, Remedy released a new developer diary for Control Resonant that explores the game's primary environment: A paranaturally warped Manhattan.

    The developer diary features insight from staff at Remedy about how they created a twisted world that lies outside the confines of the Oldest House. ...
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  • LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Updated PC Requirements

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    • Published: 05-01-2026, 05:45 PM
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    LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Updated PC Requirements

    More forgiving than the specs revealed in February.

    Revised and updated PC system requirements were just released today for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. The new requirements shared today are far more lenient when compared to ones released back in February. Amusingly, those requirements in February were also an improvement from requirements that were shared even earlier.

    At a minimum, you will still need at least 16 GB of system memory and 50 GB of storage...
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  • Star Wars: Galactic Racer Releases October 6

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    • Published: 04-30-2026, 06:30 PM
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    Star Wars: Galactic Racer Releases October 6

    Pre-orders are now live.

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer from Fuse Games and Secret Mode will release on October 6, 2026. Pre-orders are open today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Hopeful speedsters will be able to purchase digital Standard ($59.99) and Deluxe Editions, as well as a physical Collector's Edition. ...
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  • Nacon Announces New Date for Delayed Nacon Connect

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    • Published: 04-30-2026, 06:17 PM
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    Nacon Announces New Date for Delayed Nacon Connect

    Rescheduled from February.

    Nacon announces that their Nacon Connect 2026 will take place on May 7, 2026. This event is the one that had to be rescheduled back in February due to Nacon having just filed for insolvency at the time.

    This upcoming event will included previews of games such as The Mound, Edge of Memories, Endurance Motosport Series, and Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish.

    You'll be able to watch the broadcast on either YouTube or Twitch at 11...
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  • Silent Hill Composer Akira Yamaoka to Score Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy

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    • Published: 04-30-2026, 04:03 PM
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    Silent Hill Composer Akira Yamaoka to Score Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy

    Tunes.

    Stormind Games announces that Akira Yamaoka will compose the soundtrack for Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy. Yamaoka is best known for being the composer for Silent Hill, both the video game and the film series. ...
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  • The Spirit of NBA Street is Alive and Well in NBA The Run

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    • Published: 04-29-2026, 05:15 PM
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    The Spirit of NBA Street is Alive and Well in NBA The Run

    Ballin'.

    Those of you with fond memories of the NBA Street games will be happy to hear that its spirit is alive and well in the upcoming NBA The Run. This upcoming sports title is set to deliver fast-paced 3v3 street hoops to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam this June.

    NBA The Run is the first title from the newly formed Play by Play Studios. This should come as no surprise, but Play by Play Studios includes several industry veterans that worked at Electronic...
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  • Legit Game Buyers Punished as Denuvo DRM Fully Cracked

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    • Published: 04-28-2026, 10:13 PM
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    Legit Game Buyers Punished as Denuvo DRM Fully Cracked

    Mandatory 14-day online checks or no gaming for you.

    Apparently, there are now exactly zero games with Denuvo that have not been either cracked or bypassed. This is according to Tom's Hardware who cite a few different hacking groups in their report.

    As of April 27th, there are "officially" no games with Denuvo's anti-tamper and DRM software left to crack. This is due to the efforts of groups such as the MKDev collective and DenuvOwO. These two groups found...
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  • MindsEye 'Blacklisted' Update Fails to Blow the Doors Wide Open on the Big Conspiracy

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    • Published: 04-28-2026, 06:17 PM
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    MindsEye 'Blacklisted' Update Fails to Blow the Doors Wide Open on the Big Conspiracy

    MindsEye is still dogshit, now there's just more of it.

    Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) released the new "Blacklisted" update for MindsEye today. From what I have read about this content, Blacklisted is just as terrible as the base game of MindsEye with the added bonus of allegedly containing actual "evidence" of alleged sabotage against the game prior to release.

    Blacklisted is the probably the most insane release from a developer in the history of video...
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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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  • 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
    16.67%
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