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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...
The Cube, Save Us Ends Up as Another Failed Online Shooter
Closure comes just weeks after launch.
Another online shooter has come to a quick end. This time it's The Cube, Save Us that is coming to an end just three weeks following its launch. The extraction shooter by XLGames just failed to pull in any sort of a bustling audience and will be fully taken offline on May 7 at 6PM PT.
According to today's shutdown notice, even the Discord server for The Cube, Save Us will be closed on May 7 at 6 PM PT.
Neojac Entertainment has released a new gameplay trailer for Frontier Legends, their upcoming survival-crafting action-adventure. Frontier Legends will let you build your own settlements, explore the vast wilderness, defend your community from outlaws and bandits, or join them and terrorize the neighborhood.
IO Interactive Talks About Narrative in 007 First Light
Because James Bond is more than just dashing good looks and cool gadgets.
IO Interactive shared the third episode of their "Beyond the Light" behind the scenes video series for 007 First Light. This latest episode features the narrative team at IO Interactive talking about that which they know best: Story.
Specifically, this new video will explore "the game's narrative foundations and the team's approach to reimagining James Bond's origin for video games."...
Starfield Released on PlayStation 5, New Terran Armada and Free Lanes Content Released
It's a huge day for Starfield fans, new and old.
Starfield is now available on PlayStation 5 for the first time ever. Today also marks the start of a new, permanent price for the base edition of the game: $49.99. Also out today is the new Terran Armada premium DLC and the free Free Lanes update for all players.
The PlayStation 5 release of Starfield makes use of all sorts of PlayStation 5 exclusive features. The PlayStation 5 Pro will also include a Pro Performance Mode...
PlayStation 5 Pro Enhancements Arrive April 8 for Cyberpunk 2077
The inner workings of Night City will soon run a little better.
Cyberpunk 2077 is about to look a little better and run a little faster. On April 8, CD Projekt RED will release a free PlayStation 5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077 that will bring some enhancements that better utilize the better hardware.
According to a new PlayStation Blog entry, Cyberpunk 2077's Pro update will add in PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling tech. This will help bump the...
Blizzard Reveals a More Fierce Looking Anran for Season 2 of Overwatch
Anran's new look arrives at the start of Season 2.
When Anran was added as a new playable hero in Season 1 of Overwatch, a controversy about her looks quickly spread like wildfire. From what I could gather, there were two main issues people had with Anran and both issues were concerning her face. First, fans were upset again due to Anran being another female character model suffering from "same face syndrome," which is a claim that doesn't seem to be too far of a stretch.
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The original Pillars of Eternity's new turn-based mode was just released in an update. Obsidian Entertainment says that they have fully reimagined combat and systems around this turn-based experience.
In the new Turn-Based Mode, character turns are influnced by their speed. Obisidan has adjusted combat pacing due to increased lethality and certain actions (ex: swapping weapons, drinking potions, or enabling modals) are now classified as free...
Amazon Exec Wants Mass Effect Rewrite to Make it 'More Appealing to Non-Gamers'
So Shepard won't tell the audience to press CTRL to crouch?
The Mass Effect television show is inching ever closer to becoming a reality at Prime Video. Allegedly, the writing is the only thing stopping Amazon from ordering a full series for Mass Effect on Prime Video.
The Ankler reports that parts of the Mass Effect script should be rewritten to make it "more appealing to non-gamers." This request comes from Peter Friedlander, the head of global TV at Amazon...
New Achievements for Starfield's Terran Armada DLC Reveal New Features and Locations
The achievements share more than has been announced for Free Lanes and Terran Armada.
Starfield's new downloadable content, Terran Armada, won't be released until April 7th, but the achievements for the new content have already been revealed. While Bethesda has already shared a pretty good look at Terran Armada as well as the free Free Lanes update, these 20 new achievements reveal some new secrets that haven't been talked about yet.
Naughty Dog Creative Director Teases Something Possibly Related to Uncharted 5
Research.
Shaun Escayg, creative director at Naughty Dog, recently posted an image on Instagram that he captioned simply, "Research." The photo was of a cannon that fans figured out was located at Fort George in Trinidad and Tobago. Fans, of course, also began speculating that the image was "research" for a new Uncharted game.
The hope may not be entirely out of left field. Escayg was the co-director on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (pictured above)....
State of Decay 3 was first announced during a June 2024 Xbox Game Showcase and there really hasn't been anything new shared since then. Today, Undead Labs finally broke that silence today with fresh gameplay details, new media, and word of an Alpha playtest that will kick off in May.
You can now register for your interested in the State of Decay 3 alpha test. There's no guarantee that you'll be selected, with Undead Labs...
Starfield PlayStation 5 Exclusive Features Trailer
Beyond just DualSense stuff.
Bethesda shares a new look at Starfield for PlayStation 5. A new trailer focuses on some of the PlayStation 5 exclusive features and enhancements as Bethesda touts that this is the "most complete and evolved Starfield experience."
The PlayStation 5 release of Starfield will benefit from multiple updates that were released for the Xbox and PC versions of the game. Additionally, the PlayStation 5 version will include the new Free...
Why Gamers Use dLcompare to Spend Less on Digital Games
Building a comprehensive digital game library can quickly become a costly endeavor. From highly anticipated day-one releases and content-packed deluxe editions to timeless classic titles worth revisiting, gaming expenses can stack up long before you realize it. In an era where premium titles often carry a $70 price tag, finding ways to stretch your entertainment budget has become a necessity rather than a luxury. To avoid overspending, savvy gamers consistently choose dLcompare, a premier price...
You know, this "Konami" might be onto something here with this video game kick they're on. Let's hope they stick with it in the years ahead. Today, Konami and the developer, ZDT, launched a new platformer, Darwin's Paradox!, for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic. Priced at $24.99, Darwin's Paradox! tasks players with navigating Darwin the octopus through several different environments, levels, and obstacles....
Enigma DRM Filled Versions of the Original Resident Evil Games Released on Steam
What are we doing here?
Capcom released the original Resident Evil games on Steam late last night. This was apparently done as part of the 30th anniversary of the franchise, but it's far from a joyous celebration.
The releases that hit Steam last night include: Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. All of three of these games were out by late 1999 and yet Capcom felt compelled to released them on Steam with their Enigma DRM.
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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