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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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  • Nicolas Cage Coming to Dead by Daylight

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-17-2023, 05:27 PM
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    Nicolas Cage Coming to Dead by Daylight

    It's just Nicolas Cage. No, not a role he's played. Just Nicolas Cage.

    Big Hollywood star Nicolas Cage is coming to Dead by Daylight as a playable character later this summer. No, it's not Cage portraying any one of his numerous film characters or anything like that. It's just the man, the actor, the legend himself being his very Nicolas Cage self as a playable character.

    The asymmetrical multiplayer title has had its fair share of guest stars over the years. They've had...
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  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hits 10 Million Sold in Three Days

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    • Published: 05-17-2023, 05:14 PM
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    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hits 10 Million Sold in Three Days

    The Tears sure aren't flowing at Nintendo.

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has quickly become the fastest selling Zelda title in the Americas. In just three days since its release on the Nintendo Switch, Tears of the Kingdom sold 4 million copies in the Americas and a staggering 10 million copies globally.

    To compare to other big Nintendo Switch releases, Breath of the Wild has sold 30 million copies in six years. The best selling Switch title is Mario Kart ...
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  • Telltale's The Expanse Release Date

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    • Published: 05-17-2023, 04:11 PM
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    Telltale's The Expanse Release Date

    The release date for the first episode of The Expanse series from Telltale Games was just announced.

    Fans of the sci-fi drama TV series, The Expanse, may be happy to hear that developer Telltale Games has set a release date for The Expanse: A Telltale Series. The first episode for this upcoming game is just a few months away from release.

    The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 1 will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the...
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  • V Rising 'Secrets of Gloomrot' Content Update Out Now

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    • Published: 05-17-2023, 03:44 PM
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    V Rising 'Secrets of Gloomrot' Content Update Out Now

    Get ready for a new biome, better building, improved combat, and more.

    The first major update for V Rising was released today. The "Secrets of Gloomrot" is a free content update that comes on the one-year anniversary of V Rising's Early Access launch.

    Secrets of Gloomrot introduces a bunch of new content into the vampire survival title. There is a new biome, named Gloomrot, that features two distinct regions "contorted via the pursuit of sinister science."...
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  • Dozer and Irish Getting Adjustments in Battlefield 2042 Season 5

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    • Published: 05-17-2023, 02:51 PM
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    Dozer and Irish Getting Adjustments in Battlefield 2042 Season 5

    Changes are coming to the Ballistic Shield and Shootdown Sentinel.

    DICE just put up some information about changes that are coming to the Specialists of Irish and Dozer in Season 5 of Battlefield 2042. These changes seem largely focused on their unique abilities: Dozer's SOB-8 Ballistic Shield and Irish's APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel. DICE says that these two Specialists "need some improvements to ensure they provide similar gameplay experience as others within their class." They note t...
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  • PlayStation Showcase Announced for May 24

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    • Published: 05-17-2023, 12:32 PM
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    PlayStation Showcase Announced for May 24

    You have been cordially invited...

    Sony just announced that they will host a new PlayStation Showcase next week. The broadcast will air on Wednesday, May 24 at 1PM (PT). In their announcement, Sony says that "a wealth of new games and new IP are headed to PS5 and PS VR2."

    The PlayStation Showcase will run for a little over an hour and will focus on new and upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 games. These are titles that are "in development from top...
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  • The PC Gaming Show Returns with 100% More AI on June 11

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    • Published: 05-17-2023, 12:23 PM
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    The PC Gaming Show Returns with 100% More AI on June 11

    AI makes everything better, including reveal shows. Especially reveal shows.

    The ninth annual PC Gaming Show will kick off on June 11 at 1PM (PT; 4PM ET). The show will run for about two hours and also include a 30-minute pre-show. It will once again feature a look at reveals and upcoming update information for all sorts of PC games.

    This year's PC Gaming Show will see Sean Day[9] Plott and Frankie Ward once again holding the hosting reins for this totally AI-powered event....
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  • Blizzard Cancels PvE Hero Content for Overwatch 2

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    • Published: 05-16-2023, 05:47 PM
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    Blizzard Cancels PvE Hero Content for Overwatch 2

    The reason for Overwatch 2 even being announced is now cancelled.

    Overwatch 2 was announced back at BlizzCon 2019 alongside the promise that it was going to include this big PvE Hero component. A PvE Hero mode would further the Overwatch story and lore along with including various progression systems. It was the single biggest selling point on why a sequel needed to happen at all.

    The idea was going to be that the new PvE content would be the focal point of the sequel....
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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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  • 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%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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