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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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  • Enigma DRM Filled Versions of the Original Resident Evil Games Released on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-02-2026, 05:50 PM
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    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.

    Do you...
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  • Why PaintPool Studio Services Reflect a Bigger Shift in Game Art Production

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 04-02-2026, 08:50 AM

    Why PaintPool Studio Services Reflect a Bigger Shift in Game Art Production

    Game art used to be treated like decoration added after mechanics were already locked in. That view feels outdated now. In many modern projects, visual language shapes the player’s first decision to click, stay, and spend time inside a world. Before a control scheme feels natural or a story beats lands, players respond to color, silhouette, motion, and interface rhythm. Art direction is often the first promise a game makes.

    That is why conversations around PaintPool Studio services...
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  • Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Reveal

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-01-2026, 05:01 PM
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    Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Reveal

    A dozen minutes of action.

    Playstack and Cold Symmetry released a big ol' gameplay video for Mortal Shell 2 today. This new gameplay reveal includes about a dozen (that's 12) minutes of footage. You get a look at three of the game's Shells, combat, traversal, and exploration.

    The Shells shown off in the video include: Tiel the Acolyte, Eredrim the Venerable, and Proxima the Broodseeker. Each has a unique approach to combat.

    You also get a look at "the...
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  • The Elder Scrolls Online Teases a Return to Skyrim in 2026

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-01-2026, 03:21 PM
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    The Elder Scrolls Online Teases a Return to Skyrim in 2026

    Hey, you. You're finally awake.

    ZeniMax Online Studios shared a look at the new content that is coming to The Elder Scrolls Online throughout 2026. It all begins with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk that will kick off on April 2, 2026.

    Season Zero adds a new Event Zone, The Night Market. There will also be some nice improvements coming to player experience, combat, and PvP in addition to the new Challenge Difficulty system. There will be new Thieves Guild and Sheogorath story...
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  • Battlefield 6 Update 1.2.2.5 Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-31-2026, 01:33 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Update 1.2.2.5 Released

    Just some fixes.

    A rather minor update for Battlefield 6 was released today. Game update 1.2.2.5 seems to be focused on some small bug fixes and stability improvements here and there. The update should be automatically downloaded for you on your platform of choice.

    This update does coincide with the start of a limited-time event, that being the Red Bull Supermoto Racing Gauntlet.

    As usual, you can find the full changelog for this new update below. You can...
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  • Red Bull Supermoto Racing Added to Battlefield 6

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-31-2026, 01:22 PM
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    Red Bull Supermoto Racing Added to Battlefield 6

    Don't worry, it's not part of the core game modes.

    It looks like Red Bull has once again teamed up with Battlefield 6 for a special limited-time event. The Red Bull Supermoto Gauntlet is a free event that runs from March 31 through to April 14.

    In Red Bull Supermoto Gauntlet, eight riders will grab their dirt bikes and "race through intense knockout rounds." The field will go from those eight competitors down to four but only one will be crowned the winner....
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  • Nvidia App Update Adds Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Auto Shader Compilation

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-31-2026, 12:56 PM
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    Nvidia App Update Adds Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Auto Shader Compilation

    One of the big promised features of DLSS 4.5 is now available.

    Dynamic Multi Frame Generation was one of the big features Nvidia talked about when DLSS 4.5 was announced. While DLSS 4.5 has been available since January, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation was not available publicly until right this second. As of March 31, 2026, those RTX 50 Series owners who download the latest Nvidia app beta will get access to DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Gener...
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  • Eidos-Montreal Lays Off 124 Employees

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 07:15 PM
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    Eidos-Montreal Lays Off 124 Employees

    Can this industry go one damn week without layoffs?

    Eidos-Montreal is laying off 124 employees, according to a LinkedIn post made on Monday, March 30. This now marks at least the third round of layoffs at Eidos-Montreal since January 2024. It was in January 2024 that 97 people were laid off by parent company Embracer Group. In March 2025 there were 75 people laid off.

    The development studio announced that they are undergoing a "reduction in workforce" that...
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  • PAX East 2027 Returns to Boston on April 22nd

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 06:12 PM
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    PAX East 2027 Returns to Boston on April 22nd

    Where the Bears haven't won the Super Bowl since 1985.

    Penny Arcade and ReedPop announced that PAX East 2027 will once again return to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center from April 22, 2027 through April 25, 2027.

    The announcement came as PAX East 2026 came to an end. The event saw "more than a hundred thousand attendees" as they enjoyed a weekend of video game demos, panels, tabletop gaming, and a Storytime Keynote from Xalavier Nelson...
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  • Listen to Peter Molyneux and Other Masters of Albion Devs Yap for a While

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 05:29 PM
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    Listen to Peter Molyneux and Other Masters of Albion Devs Yap for a While

    It's on you if you choose to believe what is said.

    A new behind the scenes video for Masters of Albion is now available from the developers at 22cans. The video features interviews with developers such as Peter Molyneux, Mark Healey, and Russ Shaw. They talk about the creative process behind Masters of Albion and something about their "brand new in-game capture."

    22cans is also calling this a "documentary" as well. And, of course, it was created entirely...
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  • Steam's House and Home Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 02:40 PM
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    Steam's House and Home Fest is Live

    Make this house into a home.

    Valve just shared word that there is a new Fest this week available right now on Steam. The Steam House & Home Fest is live from now (March 30, 2026) through to April 6 at 10 AM PT.

    The Steam House & Home includes numerous discounts and demos on all sorts of games related to houses and homes. Valve shares that the games included in this Fest will let you spruce up a home, build a new one, get others to do your bidding, wash and clean...
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  • What Players Notice In the First Hour Now Matters More Than Ever

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 01:40 PM

    What Players Notice In the First Hour Now Matters More Than Ever

    Getting a new user to visit your website and try the games is hard work. With so many fleshy ads vying for his attention, the player really needs to see something special to click on the link and give your homepage a chance. What happens next determines whether the first visit translates into a long relationship or ends as abruptly as it started. The first hour of interaction can be regarded as the ‘golden hour’ and it may be the only opportunity to make a strong impression and convert the...
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  • Sony Increases Prices on PlayStation Hardware Yet Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2026, 10:25 PM
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    Sony Increases Prices on PlayStation Hardware Yet Again

    The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro are now $200 more expensive than at launch.

    Sony just increased the prices for PlayStation 5 hardware yet again. The new prices, outlined below, will go into effect on April 2, 2026. If this finally made you realize that the gaming industry is well and truly fucked. Congratulations, you're correct. Of course, the same could be said about the tech industry at large but the gaming sector has been especially screwed. If it's not mass la...
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  • Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2026, 06:19 PM
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    Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Released

    Another non-Legends Mega Man collection.

    Capcom is really out here making Mega Man collections for every game but their Legends series. Today, they released Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, which is apparently an RPG series that started back in 2006. This collection of not-Legends games can be yours for $39.99 with today's release on PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, and Steam.

    This collection includes all of Mega Man Star Force and Mega Man Star Force 2, each of which...
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  • Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2026, 06:59 PM
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    Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish Announced

    This time it wasn't leaked via RoboCop.

    Nacon and Teyon announced Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish at this afternoon's Xbox Partner Showcase. Yes, this is the official reveal for a game that was accidentally leaked in the most unusual of ways earlier in March.

    Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish is a new entry set in the World of Darkness universe. While the older Hunter games were more isometric beat 'em ups, this one will be a first-person, single-player action-RPG....
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