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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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  • Microsoft Admits Xbox Lost the Console Wars

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    • Published: 06-22-2023, 04:30 PM
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    Microsoft Admits Xbox Lost the Console Wars

    Xbox is well behind the competition from Sony and Nintendo.

    Microsoft has flat-out admitted that they have long lost the console wars. This remarkable but unsurprising admission came in its proposed findings of fact that Microsoft submitted on the first day of its court battle with the FTC. Special thanks to IGN for sharing this information.

    This week's court battle came after the FTC filed a preliminary injunction to halt Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision...
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  • Bungie Apologizes for Using Someone Else's Art in New Cutscene

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    • Published: 06-22-2023, 02:45 PM
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    Bungie Apologizes for Using Someone Else's Art in New Cutscene

    Another oops from Bungie.

    A new and rather major story cutscene made its debut in Destiny 2 this week. It did not take long after the cutscene was made available that an artist noticed something quite familiar.

    Twitter user Julian Faylona said that it looked as though "Bungie took inspiration" from some Destiny 2 fan artwork they created almost three years ago. Many, stating the obvious, said that it was less that the cutscene art was "inspired" by...
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  • Final Fantasy 16 is Now Available

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    • Published: 06-22-2023, 12:41 PM
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    Final Fantasy 16 is Now Available

    The largely acclaimed action-RPG is now available from Square Enix.

    PlayStation 5 owners have big reason to celebrate today because Final Fantasy 16 is now available. Unlike previous entries in the main series, Final Fantasy 16 is a true action-RPG through and through.

    Final Fantasy 16 combines dynamic real-time action combat with RPG mainstays you have come to know and love. Development lead Naoki Yoshida notes that the goal of Square Enix was to create a Final Fantasy...
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  • Microsoft Increasing Pricing on Xbox Series X and Game Pass

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    • Published: 06-21-2023, 06:20 PM
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    Microsoft Increasing Pricing on Xbox Series X and Game Pass

    Pricing for the Series S and PC Game Pass to remain unchanged.

    Microsoft announced that they will soon increase the prices of both the Xbox Series X hardware and Game Pass subscriptions. This new report, courtesy of The Verge, says that the price increases will begin on August 1, 2023, for the hardware and as early as July 6, 2023, for Game Pass.

    A statement issued to The Verge from the head of communications at Xbox Kari Perez, confirmed the price increases. On August...
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  • Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Out October 24

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-21-2023, 05:59 PM
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    Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Out October 24

    New gameplay and platforms were revealed for this collection.

    We got ourselves another look at Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 today during the Nintendo Direct. Today's new trailer includes some new gameplay footage along with details about release platforms and release date.

    Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 will be out on October 24, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

    This collection includes...
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  • New 2D Mario Announced - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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    • Published: 06-21-2023, 04:56 PM
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    New 2D Mario Announced - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

    Nintendo says this is the next evolution of the 2D Mario.

    Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a newly announced 2D side-scrolling Mario game. This new adventure was revealed earlier today during the latest Nintendo Direct event.

    The "Wonder" in this title refers to the new Wonder Flower. When you touch a Wonder Flower, the "wonders of the world unlock." This includes pipes that can come alive, hordes of enemies that may appear, or characters may look completely...
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  • Super Mario RPG Remake Announced

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    • Published: 06-21-2023, 04:19 PM
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    Super Mario RPG Remake Announced

    Is this a remake of the classic SNES game? Yes. Yes, it is.

    The Nintendo Direct held earlier today included a couple of welcome surprises for the fans watching at home. Among those announcements was the reveal of a remake of Super Mario RPG. This beloved title has been given a major graphical overhaul and is slated to be released on the Nintendo Switch on November 17.

    Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars first came out in 1996 on the Super NES. As you can safely...
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  • Star Ocean The Second Story R Announced

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    • Published: 06-21-2023, 03:44 PM
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    Star Ocean The Second Story R Announced

    The R probably stands for... remake?

    Square Enix announced a 2.5D remake of the RPG that debuted in Japan back in 1998. Star Ocean The Second Story R is the name of the new title. The old title was the same minus the "R" at the end. Star Ocean The Second Story R will be out on November 2, 2023 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and for PC via Steam. Pre-orders are available now.

    Today's trailer reveal includes a look at the new art direction,...
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  • AEW: Fight Forever Reveals Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch Mode

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    • Published: 06-21-2023, 02:51 PM
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    AEW: Fight Forever Reveals Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch Mode

    No virtual wrestlers will actually die.

    THQ Nordic and AEW just revealed a new game mode for the upcoming wrestling game AEW Fight Forever. That mode is none other than the Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch mode. I never saw any such match before in my life but their description of it being "extremely punishing" sounds quite appropriate.

    I suppose there isn't too much more to say about the Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch mode. Everything you need to know about...
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  • Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Coming December

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    • Published: 06-21-2023, 02:07 PM
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    Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Coming December

    Recruit and command various monsters to fight for you.

    Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is coming to the Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2023. This upcoming game will let players recruit and command various types of monsters to accompany them on a grand new adventure.

    In Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, players will become familiar with Psaro, a demon prince that has been stricken with a curse that prevents him from harming monsters. I'm not sure how this qualifies...
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  • EA Sports and EA Games to Split in Major Reorganization

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    • Published: 06-20-2023, 04:42 PM
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    EA Sports and EA Games to Split in Major Reorganization

    EA Games is being renamed EA Entertainment as part of a big internal shakeup.

    A major reorganization is underway at Electronic Arts. A message from CEO Andrew Wilson highlights a massive reorganization at EA that he says will "empower our creative teams."

    This reorganization at Electronic Arts begins with the splitting of EA Games and EA Sports. EA Games will henceforth be named EA Entertainment. This seems like a clear indication that EA plans to expand beyond...
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  • Ubisoft Back on their Exclusive Storefront BS Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-20-2023, 03:25 PM
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    Ubisoft Back on their Exclusive Storefront BS Again

    Several upcoming titles are not headed to Steam.

    Remember how in November 2022, Ubisoft made this big return to Steam? Since the initial release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Valve's platform, Ubisoft released several other newer titles. It looked like Ubisoft was playing a bit of catchup with releases on Steam after several of these titles enjoyed long exclusivity periods on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft's own storefront, Ubisoft Connect.

    With this trickle of Ubisoft...
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  • StormBreaker Mouse Released by Pwnage

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    • Published: 06-20-2023, 03:01 PM
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    StormBreaker Mouse Released by Pwnage

    A new ultra-lightweight gaming mouse just hit the market.

    A new ultralight mouse from gaming peripheral manufacturer Pwnage has just hit the market. The company just released StormBreaker, a gaming mouse that is built using a magnesium alloy and several speed holes weight-reducing cutouts.

    Starting at $169 (USD), the StreamBreaker boasts a total weight of just 51g. This seems to be a reduction of 2 grams compared to when the mouse was first announced back in March. Will...
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  • Aliens: Dark Descent Released

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    • Published: 06-20-2023, 02:24 PM
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    Aliens: Dark Descent Released

    A new tactical strategy game set in the Aliens universe.

    Aliens: Dark Descent is now available for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This is a new squad-based tactical action title in the same vein as the XCOM franchise. The big difference here is that instead of XCOM aliens, you are fighting aliens from Aliens, otherwise known as Xenomorphs.

    Today's release on PC can be yours through either Steam or the Epic Games Store at a price starting at $39.99 (USD).

    Aliens:...
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  • Once in a Blue Moon Update Out Now for Fallout 76

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    • Published: 06-20-2023, 01:33 PM
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    Once in a Blue Moon Update Out Now for Fallout 76

    A "Blue Moon" is the second full moon in a calendar month.

    I thought I would drop a little knowledge on you with that opening line. Once in a Blue Moon is the latest content update for Fallout 76 and it is available right now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players.

    This free update introduces two new public events: Safe and Sound and Beasts of Burden. It also adds two new cryptids: Blue Devil and Ogua. Those that are already...
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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
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