Diablo IV (referred to as Diablo 4 in this review), the highly anticipated action role-playing game from Blizzard Entertainment, takes players on a journey back into hell. Building upon the legacy of the Diablo franchise, this installment offers a dark and immersive experience that captivates players from the beginning. Diablo 4 is an impressive game with breathtaking visuals, polished gameplay mecha...
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Diablo 4 Review - Welcome Back to Hell
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Diablo 4 Review - Welcome Back to Hell
The latest in the Diablo franchise takes a lot of big steps in the right direction.
Diablo IV (referred to as Diablo 4 in this review), the highly anticipated action role-playing game from Blizzard Entertainment, takes players on a journey back into hell. Building upon the legacy of the Diablo franchise, this installment offers a dark and immersive experience that captivates players from the beginning. Diablo 4 is an impressive game with breathtaking visuals, polished gameplay mecha... -
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F1 23 Released by EA Sports
This is the one where you turn left AND right.
EA Sports F1 23 is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store. This is the official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship featuring real F1 teams, handling upgrades compared to last year, and new "Precision Drive technology for pad play."
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Microsoft Says Farewell to Xbox One Development
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Microsoft Says Farewell to Xbox One Development
Next-gen is officially here?
Microsoft is officially done with developing first-party titles for the Xbox One, their game console that debuted in November 2013. Beyond offering ongoing support for existing Xbox One titles, Microsoft and the Xbox Game Studios are now focused on developing games for the Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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Former Rockstar Co-Founder Opens New Studio - Absurd Ventures
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Former Rockstar Co-Founder Opens New Studio - Absurd Ventures
Dan Houser wants to make new IPs across all platforms and for all formats.
Dan Houser, one of the co-founders of Rockstar Games, just announced the opening of his new studio. Houser was the former creative director and lead writer on franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, Bully, and more during his time with Rockstar. Houser parted ways from Rockstar Games back in early 2022 and has been relatively quiet ever since.
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Layers of Fear Now Available
The horror mashup is now released.
Bloober Team and Anshar Studios just released Layers of Fear today for PC, "Apple Silicon Mac", PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. They say that this is one of the first horror games built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5. They're also saying that this is the definitive way to experience the Layers of Fear games, be you a new player or someone that has played the previous games already.
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Aliens: Dark Descent Story Trailer
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Aliens: Dark Descent Story Trailer
ETs may not be the only threat you'll face.
A new story focused trailer for Aliens: Dark Descent was shared. This trailer comes to you courtesy of Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive. It is here we get a look at the story and background for this upcoming real-time, squad-based tactical strategy game.
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Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Video
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Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Video
Get a general overview of this upcoming action-RPG.
Deck13 Interactive just shared a new gameplay overview video for Atlas Fallen, their upcoming fantasy action-RPG. It is in Atlas Fallen where you will face off against legendary creatures, taking them down through the use of some magical powers.
Atlas Fallen is on track to be released on August 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders are now live for the title. Naturally, there is a Limited Edition also... -
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Major Update Released for GTFO
Now features 58 missions.
The "biggest update ever" to hit GTFO just came out. Developer 10 Chambers debuted a new trailer alongside the release of today's update. Called "ALT://Rundown 5.0 - Rebirth" this update adds 13 new expeditions, which brings the total number of expeditions up to 58.
This new update is free to everyone that owns GTFO.
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Twitch Moves Forward on Plan to Limit 70/30 Revenue Split to First $100K Earned
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Twitch Moves Forward on Plan to Limit 70/30 Revenue Split to First $100K Earned
This move comes months after staying firm in a 50/50 split.
In late September 2022, Twitch announced that they are not going to budge on a policy change that would let Twitch partners earn more than 50% on all subscriptions. For a long while, several Twitch partners were earning a 70/30 split, which let them pull in 70% of all user subscriptions, while everyone else earned the base 50%.
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Major Steam Client Update Leaves Beta
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- Published: 06-14-2023, 07:03 PM
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Major Steam Client Update Leaves Beta
Over a month of beta testing later, the update is ready for prime time.
In late April, Valve pushed out a beta update for the Steam client. This update was far more extensive than mere bug fixes or tiny tweaks here and there. This update has just left beta and is out for everyone using Steam.
First and foremost, Steam is now using a new and updated framework. A lot of this won't be visible to the end user, but it allows Valve to more easily share code between the desktop... -
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Cary Elwes and Christopher Lloyd Join Idris Elba in Sonic Spinoff Series
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Cary Elwes and Christopher Lloyd Join Idris Elba in Sonic Spinoff Series
The Knuckles series is getting even more substantial star power.
Paramount+ and Sega are really going whole (hedge)hog on the casting for its upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog spinoff series, Knuckles. We already know that Idris Elba is voicing Knuckles, just as he did for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Now, we're hearing that Cary Elwes (Saw, The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future, The Addams Family, Who Framed Roger Rabbit) are joining... -
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Rockstar Locks Several Cars Behind Paywall, Removes Dozens More from GTA Online
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- Published: 06-14-2023, 05:28 PM
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Rockstar Locks Several Cars Behind Paywall, Removes Dozens More from GTA Online
A new update with new problems? Shocking.
On June 13th, Rockstar Games released a new update for GTA Online called San Andreas Mercenaries. This free content drop adds in new missions and a decent amount of quality-of-life improvements for all GTA Online players.
This update also just happened to remove over 180 cars and motorcycles from the in-game storefronts. As Kotaku reports, several of these cut cars have been placed behind the GTA+ paywall. GTA+ being a $6 per month... -
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Three Overwatch 2 Story Missions to Cost $15
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Three Overwatch 2 Story Missions to Cost $15
Overwatch 2: Invasion is the start of the story content for Overwatch 2, but it comes with a price.
The PvE story content for Overwatch 2 was always going to have some charge associated with it. The plan was to have the PvE content cost a base fee for a full story campaign while the multiplayer remained free. "Free" if you ignore the cosmetic microtransactions, of course.
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Metal: Hellsinger's New DLC Pack is Decidedly Not Very Metal
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Metal: Hellsinger's New DLC Pack is Decidedly Not Very Metal
Nothing says metal quite like Paramore's Misery Business.
Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm game where you slay demons of hell to the beat of some pulse-pounding heavy metal songs. Right? Right. It featured artists like Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Tatiana Shmayluk from Jinjer, Matt Heafy from Trivium, and many more heavy metal heavy hitters. The songs they all performed were written for and created specifically for Metal: Hellsinger.
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After Mass Layoffs in March Gamurs Looks to Hire Editor to Create 250 AI Generated Articles per Week
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After Mass Layoffs in March Gamurs Looks to Hire Editor to Create 250 AI Generated Articles per Week
The dumbest timeline keeps on getting more and more idiotic.
Gamurs, the organization that owns several publications, just shared that they are now hiring for an AI Editor.
Gamurs owns and runs the following websites: Attack of the Fanboy, The Escapist, Dot Esports, Prima Games, Upcomer, Gampur, GameSkinny, GamerJournalist, Destructoid, Twinfinite, and Siliconera. They also laid off dozens of staff, writers and editors, across most all of their publications back in March... -
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