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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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  • New Developer Diary for Amnesia: The Bunker

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    • Published: 05-31-2023, 04:00 PM
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    New Developer Diary for Amnesia: The Bunker

    The first of a new three-part diary series.

    Frictional Games just kicked off a new mini-series of developer videos that takes you behind the scenes of Amnesia: The Bunker. The first video, released today, focuses on some of the unique features of Amnesia: The Bunker and also teases some apparent post-launch plans for the game.

    This new video is led by the creative lead on Amnesia: The Bunker Fredrik Olsson. Olsson will take a look on areas such as how the team experimented...
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  • Blank - A New Studio Formed by CD Projekt Red Alum

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    • Published: 05-31-2023, 01:39 PM
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    Blank - A New Studio Formed by CD Projekt Red Alum

    A new studio co-founded by a former game director on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.

    A group if industry veterans, with credits that include games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 just banded together to form a new studio called Blank. That is the name of their studio, I'm not making some sort of a cheeky joke here. The studio says that they are committed to bringing unique game experiences that favor "novel territory rather than well-trodden ground (ie. no clones,...
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  • Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is Next PlayStation Title Coming to PC

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    • Published: 05-30-2023, 06:36 PM
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    Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is Next PlayStation Title Coming to PC

    A look at the PC features and pre-purchase options.

    Sony's Nixxes Software showed off the next PlayStation title coming to PC. That is title is none other than Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, a PlayStation 5 released on June 11, 2021. It's slated to come to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on July 26 for a going price of $59.99 (USD).

    Online community specialist Julian Huijbregts from Nixxes took to the PlayStation Blog to share some of the PC features of the game along...
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  • RuneScape Necromancy Skill Reveal

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    • Published: 05-30-2023, 05:02 PM
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    RuneScape Necromancy Skill Reveal

    Embrace your inner darkness and raise an army of the dead.

    The new Necromancy combat system for RuneScape was given a fresh reveal trailer. Developer Jagex says that this addition of Necromancy is just one of the major updates planned for RuneScape in 2023.

    Necromancy is a skill that "is designed for current, returning, and new players" that will let them "embrace their inner darkness." Players will get to control the undead and actually lead a battle...
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  • System Shock Remake is Out Now

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    • Published: 05-30-2023, 01:23 PM
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    System Shock Remake is Out Now

    New look, same evil SHODAN.

    Priced at $39.99 (USD), the System Shock remake is now available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. This is a full remake of the original 1994 title, brought to you today from Nightdive Studios.

    The System Shock remake includes a healthy dose of the original game's gameplay mechanics and level design. New in this release are HD visuals, updated controls, all-new sounds, new music, and a modern interface. There are also some new enemies...
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  • Puzzle Quest 3 Coming to Consoles

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    • Published: 05-30-2023, 12:25 PM
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    Puzzle Quest 3 Coming to Consoles

    The popular mobile game hopes to see the same success on consoles.

    505 Games announces that Puzzle Quest 3 is headed to the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. This is the latest in the hugely popular Puzzle Quest mobile series of games. Puzzle Quest 3 came out on mobile devices (iOS, Android) and on PC via Steam back around March 2022 from developer Infinity Plus Two.

    Puzzle Quest 3 should be out today at 5PM (PT) as a free-to-play title on the...
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  • Dolphin Emulator No Longer Coming to Steam (Updated)

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    • Published: 05-26-2023, 07:03 PM
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    Dolphin Emulator No Longer Coming to Steam (Updated)

    You'll never guess who's to blame.

    Update May 27 at 2:00PM (ET): According to several sources, the issue isn't with the Dolphin Emulator per se, but rather the fact that the Dolphin team includes the Wii decryption key, aka: Wii common key, with their releases of Dolphin. This is obviously a big "no-no" as those are Nintendo property and are used to break DRM for Wii titles.

    You can see at least one take on this from Modern Vintage Gamer on YouTube starting at...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Season 5 - New Dawn - Trailer and New Content Details

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-26-2023, 03:45 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Season 5 - New Dawn - Trailer and New Content Details

    The fifth and final season is nearly here.

    Battlefield 2042 has had a hell of a run. From being a disappointing mess at launch to becoming a game that I can safely recommend in its current state. Today, DICE showed off a new trailer for Season 5: New Dawn, the fifth and final season of content for the FPS.

    Season 5: New Dawn will launch on June 7. This season will include a brand new map, new weapons, new gadgets, and various quality of life improvements. Some of those...
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  • Last of Us Multiplayer Project Delayed, Naughty Dog Announces New Single Player Game

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    • Published: 05-26-2023, 03:11 PM
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    Last of Us Multiplayer Project Delayed, Naughty Dog Announces New Single Player Game

    The multiplayer just wasn't engaging enough.

    It was certainly a curious thing when The Last of Us multiplayer project was a no-show during the latest PlayStation Showcase event this week. The last we heard anything about this project came in January 2023 when Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann promised we would hear more about it later in 2023.

    Technically, he didn't lie because there was some new information shared today about the multiplayer project. Only it's probably not...
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  • Destiny 2's Newest Dungeon Available Now - Ghosts of the Deep

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    • Published: 05-26-2023, 02:51 PM
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    Destiny 2's Newest Dungeon Available Now - Ghosts of the Deep

    You best start believin' in ghost stories...

    The first new dungeon for Destiny 2: Lightfall just came out today. It's called Ghosts of the Deep and it will take Guardians deep into the depths of Titan's methane sea. It is here they will take on the Lucent Hive and discover that which has been lost to the waves above.

    Naturally, this new dungeon is full of fresh challenges and new rewards for those that are able to conquer it. There is a new Strand exotic trace rifle and...
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  • Jodie Comer and David Harbour to Star in Alone in the Dark

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    • Published: 05-26-2023, 02:10 PM
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    Jodie Comer and David Harbour to Star in Alone in the Dark

    The two Hollywood stars will be your main protagonists.

    The upcoming Alone in the Dark game, be it a reboot or otherwise, has enlisted the help of two Hollywood stars for the main playable roles. Those stars are Jodie Comer and David Harbour. They are lending their voices, likenesses, and acting to the roles of Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby respectively.

    Jodie Comer is perhaps best known for her roles in Killing Eve and Free Guy. You may recognize David Harbour from...
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  • Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust DLC Out Now

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    • Published: 05-26-2023, 12:58 PM
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    Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust DLC Out Now

    New DLC that serves as a prequel adventure to the base game.

    Square Enix just released the new Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust story DLC. This content for the action-RPG Forspoken is out on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.

    In Tanta We Trust once again has you playing as Frey Holland, but this time she is taken to Athia's past. She will fight alongside Tanta Cinta and gain access to a new set of magic. There are now also some attack...
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  • There's a Warhammer 40,000 Combat Racing Game Coming

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-25-2023, 08:18 PM
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    There's a Warhammer 40,000 Combat Racing Game Coming

    Is this lore friendly?

    Caged Element and PLAION announced Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks today as part of the Warhammer Skulls Showcase. This is a free-to-play class-based multiplayer car combat racing game with Orks that is based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

    Not only was the game announced today but an alpha playtest of the game kicked off on Steam earlier. This alpha will feature a limited number of vehicles and levels, along with a single game mode. That mode is...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Brief Gameplay Video

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    • Published: 05-25-2023, 04:53 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Brief Gameplay Video

    A very brief look at the action.

    As part of the Skulls Festival held today by Games Workshop, a new but very brief gameplay video for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was shown off. This sequel to the action packed original is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is expected to be released some time later in 2023.

    In Space Marine 2, you once again fill the giant armored boots of a Space Marine. Go up against hordes of Tyranid with your...
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  • The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Reviewing Worse than Crime Boss: Rockay City

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-25-2023, 03:57 PM
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    The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Reviewing Worse than Crime Boss: Rockay City

    Gollum manages to be worse than a game with Vanilla Ice.

    The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was released today and I'm willing to bet that this won't be the last time you hear about this game. No, I suspect that you'll hear a bit more about this game when it comes time for some outlets to talk about the worst games released in 2023.

    Thus far, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is sitting at just a 43% critic average on OpenCritic with only 5% of all critics actually recommending...
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    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...
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