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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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."
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 &...
A new song pack for Let's Sing 2023 is now available for all you singing fiends out there. Five new songs are included in the new "Eurovision Song Pack" and features, you guessed it, performances that were on display during Eurovision.
The Eurovision Song Pack is available right now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch. From what I can tell, this pack seems to be priced in line with...
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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