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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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  • Metro 2039 Officially Revealed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-16-2026, 02:18 PM
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    Metro 2039 Officially Revealed

    Set to arrive this (nuclear) winter.

    Hot on the heels of a leak and a teaser, the full reveal for Metro 2039 came out today from 4A Games and Deep Silver. The first details, release date, and trailer were all shared.

    First up, we learned today that Metro 2039 is coming out to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic. The release window is slated for this winter! That's literally just a few months away now, assuming no delays take place.

    4A Games says...
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  • Lana Del Rey and David Arnold Release 007 First Light Theme

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    • Published: 04-16-2026, 12:54 PM
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    Lana Del Rey and David Arnold Release 007 First Light Theme

    Hey, listen!

    IO Interactive released the official title song for 007 First Light today. The title song is a fully original piece composed by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold.

    The title song is available now through various streaming platforms, and will be featured for the first time on 007 First Light's official channels on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Steam, and elsewhere on April 17 at 12 PM PT.

    Fortunately for you, one of the streaming platforms includes YouTube,...
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  • DRAM and NAND Flash Contract Prices Expected to Increase Upwards of 75% in Q2 2026

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    • Published: 04-16-2026, 11:48 AM
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    DRAM and NAND Flash Contract Prices Expected to Increase Upwards of 75% in Q2 2026

    AI server demand continues to be a thorn in everyone's side.

    According to the latest TrendForce memory pricing survey, DRAM supplies are still "reallocating capacity toward HBM (high bandwidth memory) and server applications" in Q2 of 2026.

    TrendForce projects that the contract prices for DRAM specifically will rise by 58-63% when compared to the previous quarter. And we already know just how bad that previous quarter has been. If you don't, then TrendForce...
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  • EA Betting Big on Nostalgia for Upcoming Battlefield 6 Maps

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    • Published: 04-16-2026, 10:50 AM
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    EA Betting Big on Nostalgia for Upcoming Battlefield 6 Maps

    Somehow... Wake Island has returned.

    Electronic Arts and what remains of Battlefield Studios just shared a look at some of the content coming in Seasons 3 through 5 for Battlefield 6. Not only are the devs betting big on nostalgia, they are also promising to directly address some of the biggest issues the community has had with Battlefield 6 via a series of major updates coming throughout 2026.

    What follows comes via a Q&A session between the Battlefield 6 team and IGN....
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  • New Street Fighter Movie Trailer Looks so Very Cheesy in All the Right Ways

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    • Published: 04-16-2026, 09:14 AM
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    New Street Fighter Movie Trailer Looks so Very Cheesy in All the Right Ways

    Leaning into the absurdity seems like the right call.

    A new trailer for the Street Fighter movie came out and it's full of familiar faces fighting in the streets, and several other places. The new trailer gives you a pretty general overview of what this movie is all about.

    Paramount and Capcom seem to have leaned quite heavily into the over-the-top aspects of the games and other Street Fighter media. Fighters are busting out crazy moves and even slinging fireballs here...
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  • Pragmata Launch Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-15-2026, 03:28 PM
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    Pragmata Launch Trailer

    Capcom's latest also scored well with critics.

    Capcom released the launch trailer for Pragmata this week. This sci-fi action-adventure title set within a Lunar Research Station will be out on April 17, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Steam.

    The reviews for Pragmata also released this week. The game sits at an average OpenCritic score of 87 with Metacritic sitting at 86.

    This new trailer sets up Pragmata's story as well as introduces...
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  • Crimson Desert Sales Surpass 5 Million Copies

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    • Published: 04-15-2026, 02:25 PM
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    Crimson Desert Sales Surpass 5 Million Copies

    That's at least one more than 4,999,999 copies sold.

    Pearl Abyss announces that their open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert, has sold over 5 million copies.

    The studio says that this sales marker is a "significant milestone for the company." In addition to the milestone, Pearl Abyss also shared a look at some of the new updates and content that they have been working on. Some of those improvements mentioned in that roadmap actually came out right...
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  • Outbound Release Moved to May 14

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    • Published: 04-15-2026, 01:02 PM
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    Outbound Release Moved to May 14

    A one month delay.

    Outbound's release has moved from April 23 to May 14 as the teams at Silver Lining Interactive and Square Glade Games need some more time for polish. Square Glade says that they "identified specific bumps on the virtual road that require immediate attention" following a recent demo release.

    Basically, the team found some some issues that they needed to address. They didn't feel as though they had enough time to make sure those issues were...
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  • Windrose Released to Early Access Today

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    • Published: 04-14-2026, 03:53 PM
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    Windrose Released to Early Access Today

    Is this pirate-focused game as good as a AAAA game though?

    The Early Access launch of Windrose happened today. This is a co-op pirate game with a focus on survival and adventure in equal parts. The Early Access release is available starting at $29.99 through Steam, Epic, and some storefront called Stove.

    A Supporter Bundle is also available for purchase for $39.99. The Supporter Bundle includes the base game, a wallpaper collection, and the official game soundtrack....
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  • Free Content Added to STALKER 2 in Latest Update

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    • Published: 04-14-2026, 02:55 PM
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    Free Content Added to STALKER 2 in Latest Update

    A new questline awaits.

    GSC Game World just added a new, smaller-scale content update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (hereby referred to as Stalker 2). This "Sealed Truth" update adds in a new questline where players will explore locations where "horrific experiments" were carried out.

    This update takes players to the X-Lab, a secret location hidden deep beneath the Zone. Somehow only Diod, a technician from Slag Heap, is the only one that...
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  • Animated Bloodborne Movie is Coming, Jacksepticeye Set to Produce

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    • Published: 04-14-2026, 02:31 AM
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    Animated Bloodborne Movie is Coming, Jacksepticeye Set to Produce

    Sony... Really?

    As proof that Sony has not forgotten nor abandoned Bloodborne, they were happy to announce the new Bloodborne content fans have been eager for: An animated feature film. Shortly after 11 PM ET on April 13, an announcement went out from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions that a Bloodborne animated film is in the works.

    The animated feature film is aiming for an R-rating and will have Sean "Jacksepticeye" McLoughlin joining as producer....
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  • Metro 2039 Plot Details Surface Ahead of Official Reveal

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 05:58 PM
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    Metro 2039 Plot Details Surface Ahead of Official Reveal

    This is why we can't have nice things.

    Earlier today, Metro 2039 was officially announced by way of a teaser trailer. The full reveal isn't expected to take place until Thursday, April 16. Thanks to the Internet Game Database (IGDB), a plot overview for Metro 2039 has already leaked its way onto the Internet.

    I will tell you right now that if you do not want to have the main story premise spoiled for you, stop reading now. If you also don't want to have even this Thursday's...
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  • Bethesda to Release Hotfix this Week for Starfield PlayStation 5 Crashes

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 05:28 PM
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    Bethesda to Release Hotfix this Week for Starfield PlayStation 5 Crashes

    Relief is in sight.

    Starfield released on PlayStation 5 less than a week ago, and for some players the launch has been anything but smooth. Over the past week, there have been multiple reports across various social media sites related to crashing issues specific to the PlayStation 5 version of Starfield.

    Given how often these crash complaints have been made over the past six days, it's probably no surprise that Bethesda is very much aware that there is a problem som...
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  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Create an AI Clone of Himself to Attend Meetings

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 04:19 PM
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    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Create an AI Clone of Himself to Attend Meetings

    God, the future fucking sucks.

    Totally normal and real "human" Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly trying to make an AI clone of himself in order to attend meetings. According to The Verge (citing The Financial Times) Meta is training a unique AI on Zuckerberg's image, voice, mannerisms, tone, and public statements in order to let employees "feel more connected to the founder through interactions with it."

    Hahahaha, oh man. What are we doing? This...
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  • Xbox Game Pass is 'Too Expensive for Players', Claims Xbox CEO

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 03:31 PM
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    Xbox Game Pass is 'Too Expensive for Players', Claims Xbox CEO

    Maybe it's not the best deal in gaming after all.

    Asha Sharma is already making moves to shake things up a bit as the new head of Microsoft Gaming. In a leaked internal memo sent to Microsoft staff, Sharma flatly says that Xbox Game Pass "has become too expensive for players."

    The internal memo was leaked to The Verge. In it, Sharma says that in addition to being too expensive for players, the gaming side at Microsoft needs to find "a better value equation."...
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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
    33.33%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
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