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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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  • Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion Announced

    Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion Announced

    The first major story expansion and the "middle chapter of the 'second trilogy'."

    GSC Game World premiered the first look at the first major expansion for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl today during the Xbox Partner Preview. Stalker 2: Cost of Hope will be the middle chapter of the "second trilogy." Obviously, the core game of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the first part. A future story DLC, presumably the finale of this second trilogy, will be revealed later....
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  • The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta Announced and New Trailer

    The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta Announced and New Trailer

    The first taste is not free.

    A closed beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be made available starting April 22, 2026. This closed beta will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 to everyone that purchases the Collector's Edition of Miller's Pack directly from The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's website.

    This beta access does seem to be limited only to those pre-ordering through the website. Pre-orders of the game made elsewhere, such as direct through...
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  • DOOM Anthology Now Available for Just $39.99

    DOOM Anthology Now Available for Just $39.99

    Still missing the godlike PS1 versions though.

    The DOOM Anthology is a collection of six DOOM games and exclusive items. This collector's item is available for purchase at a new all-time low price of just $39.99 for PlayStation, Switch, and Steam. The Doom Anthology can be purchased only through the Bethesda Gear Store.

    The Doom Anthology includes a selection of six Doom titles and various extras from about three decades of the series:
    • DOOM (1993)
    • DOOM II
    • DOOM
    ...
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  • Life is Strange: Reunion is Now Available

    Life is Strange: Reunion is Now Available

    The band is back together.

    Life is Strange: Reunion is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Published by Square Enix and developed by Deck Nine Games, Life is Strange: Reunion is claimed to be "the emotional conclusion to Max Caulfield and Chloe Price's time-traveling saga."

    Max and Chloe reunite after 11 years, teaming up to try to stop a raging inferno that destroyed Caledon University. In Reunion, players will...
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  • Icarus: Console Edition Released Today

    Icarus: Console Edition Released Today

    There is fortune for the taking, so long as you can survive.

    DayZ creator Dean Hall and the team at GRIP Studios have released ICARUS: Console Edition today. Appropriately enough, today's release is for the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

    Players, be they going in solo or in teams of up to four, will try to survive on the planet Icarus. As a prospector seeking fortune, players will explore alien "landscapes scarred by humanity's failed attempt at terraforming."...
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  • Project QT Puzzle RPG Now Free on Steam and Mobile

    Project QT Puzzle RPG Now Free on Steam and Mobile

    Right then, if you're after a proper entertaining time that blends puzzle-solving with a bit of action RPG flair, there's this cracking little number called Project QT that's just landed on Steam and mobile platforms without costing you a penny upfront. It's one of those free-to-play jobs where you're collecting characters, matching colorful tiles, and generally having a laugh while supposedly saving the world from some catastrophic space virus. The whole thing's been knocking about for a fair few...
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  • CRKD Announces New ULT PRO and ATOM+ Controllers

    CRKD Announces New ULT PRO and ATOM+ Controllers

    Two offerings for vastly different gaming scenarios.

    CRKD, the company that is known for the Nitro Deck and modern rhythm game controllers (guitars), just introduced two new product lineups today. The first is the ULT PRO, a "next-generation professional wireless gaming controller" for Switch, PC, mobile, tablets, and Smart TVs. The second offering is the ATOM+, the next iteration on their collectible keychain controllers. ULT PROThe new ULT PRO lineup from CRKD packs a lot of ...
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  • Forza Horizon 6 PC System Requirements Announced

    Forza Horizon 6 PC System Requirements Announced

    You've can do ray tracing, but are you prepared for EXTREME RAY TRACING?

    Playground Games just shared some hot new details on the PC version of Forza Horizon 6. The studio shared a list of the PC hardware requirements you'll need to have in order to play the game at a minimum, while also providing further details on what you'll need to play the game at the highest graphical settings.

    Forza Horizon 6, due for release on May 19 (15th for big spenders), takes you to Japan....
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  • At Least One AI Slop Creation Tool is Dead as OpenAI Pulls Plug on Sora

    At Least One AI Slop Creation Tool is Dead as OpenAI Pulls Plug on Sora

    Disney also pulls out of $1 billion deal with OpenAI.

    OpenAI discontinued Sora, their generative AI (genAI) video creation tool that launched in 2025. According to Variety, no reason was provided by the company for the decision to abruptly pull the plug on Sora.

    The announcement of Sora being discontinued was brief and made only through Twitter.



    Shortly after OpenAI took Sora out back, Disney ended their partnership with OpenAI. Disney had...
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  • City Town is the Second DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure and It Arrives this April

    Being cozy is mandatory!

    More of the cozy life sim game, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, is on the way. The game's second DLC is called City Town and it will take players to "a rainbow metropolis teaming with mystery" on April 16 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam.

    In City Town, players will get to set up new shops with pals such as Kuromi, My Sweet Piano, and Tuxedosam. A new friend, U*SA*HA*NA (that is actually their name), will unlock the customizable...
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  • RoadCraft Releases Reclaim Expansion DLC

    RoadCraft Releases Reclaim Expansion DLC

    It's a DLC with Expansion in the name.

    New downloadable content was released today for RoadCraft. Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive released the Reclaim Expansion DLC today, which is the second major piece of DLC released for the title.

    Reclaim Expansion expands the game with two additional maps and seven additional vehicles. This DLC will run you $14.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic. The base game is also on sale during the Steam Spring...
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  • Albion Online Coming to Xbox on April 21

    Albion Online Coming to Xbox on April 21

    Full cross-play with PC and mobile.

    Albion Online is coming to Xbox Series X|S on April 21, 2026. This free-to-play MMORPG is developed by Sandbox Interactive. When the Xbox release happens, there will be full cross-play support with the existing PC, iOS, and Android platforms.

    Albion Online is billed as a fantasy sandbox MMO where players can "forge their own path by exploring the vast landscapes, crafting everything from basic tools and clothes to armor and powerful...
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  • Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees

    Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees

    At least the severance is generous.

    Epic Games just laid off over 1,000 employees today as the company blames "the downturn in Fortnite engagement" as a major reason why. The statement issued by Epic's CEO Tim Sweeney says that the company is "spending significantly more" than what they are making. These layoffs are combined with "over $500 million of identified cost savings in contracting, marketing, and closing some open roles."

    Today's...
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  • How Game Providers Influence Variance and Payouts in Online Casino Games

    Online casino games might look similar, but their payouts and volatility can differ dramatically. Understanding how game providers structure variance and return rates helps explain contrasting player experiences. Behind every spin, game studios shape not only the math but also the feel of risk and reward.

    While the themes and graphics of digital slots and table games often capture players' attention, it is the underlying design decisions made by game providers that determine how v...
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  • Battlefield Hardline Support Ending on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

    Battlefield Hardline Support Ending on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

    I, too, was surprised to hear it was still being supported.

    DICE and Electronic Arts will no longer offer any sort of support for Battlefield Hardline on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Come Friday, May 22, Battlefield Hardline will be removed from the digital storefronts for these platforms.

    A month later on June 22, the online services for Battlefield Hardline on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be taken down. It is assumed that the single player campaign for Battlefield...
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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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