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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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  • Ubisoft Pouring More Devs on Assassin's Creed as Company Slumps

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    • Published: 05-16-2023, 02:40 PM
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    Ubisoft Pouring More Devs on Assassin's Creed as Company Slumps

    Sales forecast for Q4 cut in half.

    Ubisoft is in the midst of a very challenging time for the company. According to the company's latest financial report for the year ending March 31st, Ubisoft's sales are down 15% while net losses rose from $86.9 million (USD) last year to $538 million this year.

    When specifically focusing on their fourth quarter performance, Ubisoft shows that their sales totaled just $338 million, which is down 56% compared to the year prior. A lot...
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  • European Commission Approves Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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    • Published: 05-15-2023, 07:14 PM
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    European Commission Approves Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

    This approval "represents a significant improvement for cloud gaming."

    Hot on the heels of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocking the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard comes the approval of the merger from the European Commission (EC). This approval brings Microsoft's $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard that much closer to being completed.

    Interestingly, the European Commission had very similar conclusions and concerns...
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  • Do You Prefer the 3D or 2D Zelda Games?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-15-2023, 05:46 PM
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    Do You Prefer the 3D or 2D Zelda Games?

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    2D Legend of Zelda games are better!
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    3D Legend of Zelda games are better!
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    The poll is expired.

    There are plenty of options to choose from.

    In case you haven't heard, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this past week and what do you know, it's pretty damn good. That said, this month's poll is about which Legend of Zelda games you prefer more.

    Are you more of a fan of the 2D Legend of Zelda titles? These include games like the original Zelda games for the NES, games like A Link to the Past, Four Swords, Oracle of Ages/Seasons, A Link to the...
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  • Steam Sports Fest is Now Underway

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    • Published: 05-15-2023, 02:23 PM
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    Steam Sports Fest is Now Underway

    Sports sports sports sports, sports sports sports sports.

    The Steam Sports Fest is officially underway. This event just kicked off and offers tons of sports and sports-adjacent games with sales and demos. The Steam Sports Fest runs from right now through to May 22 at 10AM (PT).

    This little event encompasses all sorts of sports. You've got your traditional games like basketball, football (both kinds!), baseball, golf, boxing, maybe even some hockey and more. Then you have...
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  • Amnesia: The Bunker Delayed Another Two Weeks

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    • Published: 05-12-2023, 02:34 PM
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    Amnesia: The Bunker Delayed Another Two Weeks

    There is a delay due to unforeseen issues.

    Another delay has hit Amnesia: The Bunker. This latest delay is in addition to the previous delay that had placed the release date on May 23rd. Now, Amnesia: The Bunker will be out on June 6 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.

    The reason for this specific delay is due to an "unforeseen certification issue." Frictional Games says that they need this extra time to make sure that the...
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  • System Shock Remake Goes Gold, On Track for May 30 Release

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    • Published: 05-11-2023, 03:28 PM
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    System Shock Remake Goes Gold, On Track for May 30 Release

    Make yourself comfortable, Hacker. Stay a while.

    After quite the development period, the System Shock remake is actually about to be released. Nightdive Studios and Prime Matter announced that System Shock has officially gone gold. This means that the game is "complete" and is ready for its release on May 30, 2023.

    System Shock is available for pre-order on PC right now through Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. It's going for $39.99 (USD) and includes a free...
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  • Summer Game Fest 2023 Includes Over 40 Partners

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    • Published: 05-11-2023, 12:37 PM
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    Summer Game Fest 2023 Includes Over 40 Partners

    What they might show during the event is anybody's guess.

    Geoff Keighley and the rest of the Summer Game Fest crew just shared a look at the more than 40 partners that will have some sort of a presence during this year's event.

    We also learned today that tickets for the main event, which begins on June 8th, have just gone on sale. If you're going to be in Inglewood, CA on June 8, you can order your tickets now for the in-person event being held at the YouTube Theater....
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  • Steam Sports Fest Begins May 15

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    • Published: 05-11-2023, 12:09 PM
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    Steam Sports Fest Begins May 15

    Are you ready for some football (and probably other sports)?!

    I bring you good news, sports fans! Starting on May 15, Valve kicks off the Steam Sports Fest that will include all kinds of discounts and demos for anything and everything even remotely sports-like on Steam.

    Valve says that the Steam Sports Fest will celebrate a wide range of sports games and sport-adjacent games. It'll have football (both kinds!), bowling, parkour, and more. It will even have sports games...
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  • Redfall is Arkane's Worst Game Ever

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-11-2023, 02:02 AM
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    Redfall is Arkane's Worst Game Ever

    It's also the worst "AAA" developed title in recent memory.

    It was a struggle to finish Redfall. It was an absolute struggle thanks to performance issues, technical deficiencies, crashes, broken A.I., and uninspired quest design. It was the antithesis of fun and I pushed myself to complete the game out of pure spite.

    Prior to playing Redfall, I saw Arkane as a studio that could do no wrong when it comes to their output. Dark Messiah of Might and Magic in 2006...
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  • Diablo 4 Battle Pass and Season Details Revealed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-10-2023, 05:35 PM
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    Diablo 4 Battle Pass and Season Details Revealed

    Blizzard shares what to expect from each season of content for Diablo 4.

    A developer livestream that aired a short time ago today had Blizzard talking all about the cost and content for the Diablo 4 Battle Passes. The development team offered a look at the sort of rewards you can expect to see in these Battle Passes along with how progression will work.

    Each season will not expand upon the story found in Diablo 4. For more story content, you'll have to wait for whatever...
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  • Google Tests Banning Ad Blockers on YouTube

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-10-2023, 04:40 PM
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    Google Tests Banning Ad Blockers on YouTube

    Google offers response to a feature some users are being forced to test.

    Some YouTube users have started to notice that YouTube is popping up a message stating that ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube. One of the first people to notice this ad block block was Reddit user Sazk100.

    A popup message seen by Sazk100 and others says that "ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube." The message goes on to say that "ads allow YouTube to stay free for billions of...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Gameplay is Full of Boomer Shooter Goodness

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-10-2023, 03:23 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Gameplay is Full of Boomer Shooter Goodness

    Warhammer 40K fans have been eating good lately.

    The iconic universe of Warhammer 40,000 is once again coming at you with an intense new game. This time in the form of a boomer shooter 40K fans probably never knew they wanted. A new gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun features one intensely excited narrator and plenty of snippets of gory action.

    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is developed by Auroch Digital, published by Focus Entertainment, and features the vocal...
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  • Performance Mode Added to A Plague Tale: Requiem on Consoles

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    • Published: 05-10-2023, 02:31 PM
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    Performance Mode Added to A Plague Tale: Requiem on Consoles

    The PC version also has new optimizations today.

    Those of you playing or have yet to play A Plague Tale: Requiem will be happy to see that an update is now available for the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio just released a new patch that adds in a new Performance Mode for the console versions of the game as well as additional options added to the PC version that will "optimize graphical performance."

    The new performance...
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  • Private Division Partners with Pokémon Developer Game Freak on New IP

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    • Published: 05-09-2023, 04:54 PM
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    Private Division Partners with Pokémon Developer Game Freak on New IP

    The two will work to create a new action-adventure IP.

    Private Division, the publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, announced that they have entered into a partnership with Game Freak. This partnership will see Game Freak creating a new action-adventure IP. Yes, this is the same Game Freak that is best known for creating and developing more than 30 titles in the Pokémon franchise.

    This new IP is currently called Project Bloom and is in the earliest stages of development....
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  • Saints Row Receives Massive Update Alongside First DLC Expansion Today

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    • Published: 05-09-2023, 04:04 PM
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    Saints Row Receives Massive Update Alongside First DLC Expansion Today

    The free title update makes significant improvements to the core game and improves combat.

    It's a banner day for Deep Silver and Volition as the first DLC expansion for Saints Row is now available. This paid content is out alongside a huge update for the game that includes free content for everyone along with significant changes to core gameplay mechanics, combat improvements, and bug fixes.

    The first of three planned DLC releases for Saints Row is called The Heist &...
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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...
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