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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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  • Metacritic to Finally Implement Better Moderation to Combat Review Bombing

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    • Published: 04-25-2023, 04:13 PM
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    Metacritic to Finally Implement Better Moderation to Combat Review Bombing

    Expect to start seeing these changes in the months ahead.

    A long, long overdue overhaul to Metacritic's extremely lax moderation is finally being worked on following yet another round of "abusive and disrespectful" user reviews.

    I will say upfront that this story will contain spoilers for the recently released Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC. I would strongly advise you to stop reading right now if you do not want to have anything about that game spoiled...
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  • DICE Adds Battlefield Friends 'Recon' Homage in 2042

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    • Published: 04-25-2023, 02:30 PM
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    DICE Adds Battlefield Friends 'Recon' Homage in 2042

    A player card and title in honor of Thick44.

    Those of us who have been with the Battlefield franchise for a while are probably well aware of who or what Battlefield Friends is. For those unacquainted with their hijinks, Battlefield Friends is an animated web series of three friends (Engineer, Medic, and Recon) and a Noob, who go on a series of adventures through the Battlefield franchise. Each episode mostly focused on various references or in-jokes to the multiplayer component for...
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  • First Song Reveals for Samba de Amigo: Party Central

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    • Published: 04-25-2023, 11:43 AM
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    First Song Reveals for Samba de Amigo: Party Central

    Prepare to shake your groove thing.

    Sega just shared the first batch of songs that will be included in Samba de Amigo: Party Central. These are the first tracks to be revealed out of the initial lineup of 40 songs that will be included at the launch of the game.

    We're looking at tracks from artists like Ariana Grande, Icona Pop, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Carly Rae Jepsen to name a few. These tracks here are in addition to the selection of Sonic the Hedgehog tracks...
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  • Final PC Requirements for Diablo 4

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    • Published: 04-24-2023, 06:55 PM
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    Final PC Requirements for Diablo 4

    You won't have to sell your soul to run this one.

    Blizzard just shared the final PC system requirements that you will need to play Diablo 4. The upcoming action-RPG looks like it won't exactly need the world's most powerful hardware to run, at least at a 720p render resolution and 30 FPS framerate target.

    The system requirements shared by Blizzard cover four different graphical options. Those range from that aforementioned 720p render resolution at 30FPS up to 4K resolution...
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  • Dead Island 2 Sells Oodles of Copies in First Three Days

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    • Published: 04-24-2023, 05:30 PM
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    Dead Island 2 Sells Oodles of Copies in First Three Days

    Over 1 billion zombies have been made extra dead thus far.

    Dead Island 2 seems like it's off to a strong start for Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios. The companies announced today that Dead Island 2 has already sold over 1 million copies just in its first three days of being available.

    Naturally, some context is needed here. Dead Island 2 shipped across five platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store. A million copies...
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  • Epic Games Loses Yet Another Court Battle Against Apple

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    • Published: 04-24-2023, 04:09 PM
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    Epic Games Loses Yet Another Court Battle Against Apple

    Epic has lost a challenge made to a 2021 ruling that favored Apple.

    A new report by Bloomberg sheds light on the latest defeat Epic Games has suffered in court in their legal battle against Apple. On Monday morning, Apple won an appeals court ruling that upholds its App Store's policies against an antitrust challenges brought about by Epic Games.

    This ruling was made by the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and upholds an earlier decision made in 2021 by a lower-court...
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  • Grosvenor Sports Sign-Up Offer

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    • Published: 04-24-2023, 04:00 PM
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    Grosvenor Sports Sign-Up Offer

    The betting industry is developing rapidly every year, and today many bookmakers on the market are trying to offer customers the most favorable conditions for cooperation. This allows you to keep regular customers, as well as attract new users when transferring gifts after registering an account on the network. The following is a detailed description of the Grosvenor Sport Sign Up Offer, which is one of the best bonus programs in this type of betting.

    How to use the Grosvenor Sports Si...
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  • New Horizon Sequel Quietly Announced Amid Management Reshuffle

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    • Published: 04-24-2023, 03:14 PM
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    New Horizon Sequel Quietly Announced Amid Management Reshuffle

    This is in addition to the multiplayer game in development.

    Details about a management shuffle on its website led to Guerrilla Games apparently announcing a sequel to Horizon: Forbidden West. The post in question talks about "Aloy's next adventure" along with Guerrilla's "exciting online project."

    Studio director Ange and executive producer Angie Smets is parting ways from Guerrilla. She is taking on the role of head of development strategy at PlayStation...
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  • It's 2023 and a New GameBoy Color Game was Just Released

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    • Published: 04-24-2023, 12:27 PM
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    It's 2023 and a New GameBoy Color Game was Just Released

    Dango Dash out here living like it's 1999.

    If you still have a GameBoy Color in good working condition, you may be excited about this one. Incube8 Games and Rebusmind just released Dango Dash for the GameBoy Color.

    This is a new platform adventure game that blends "fast-paced action with an engaging story about growing up and fighting for what you believe in." You control Dango as he tries to save his village and take down the evil Hanami ninja clan.
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  • There's a Call of Duty Board Game Coming

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    • Published: 04-24-2023, 11:23 AM
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    There's a Call of Duty Board Game Coming

    Teabagging, mom jokes, and slurs sold separately.

    There is a Call of Duty board game in the works. It's being called simply Call of Duty: The Board Game and it's in development from Arcane Wonders, Activision Publishing, Genuine Entertainment, and Evolution. Because even the board game version of this franchise requires multiple studios working on it.

    Pre-orders will kick off on Kickstarter this fall. There will be a worldwide retail release of Call of Duty: The Board...
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  • Discarded Map Rework Coming in Battlefield 2042 Update 4.2.0

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-21-2023, 03:54 PM
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    Discarded Map Rework Coming in Battlefield 2042 Update 4.2.0

    The map rework is just one of many changes coming in this update.

    DICE just shared the big changelog for the upcoming Update 4.2.0 for Battlefield 2042. Of note in this update is the inclusion of the latest map to be reworked: Discarded. Of course, there is plenty more included in this update. For instance, you're going to be able to remove attachments from weapons in the Collections Screen.

    A few other notable improvements coming with this update include: A showcase of...
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  • Steam Puzzle Fest Begins April 24

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    • Published: 04-21-2023, 02:12 PM
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    Steam Puzzle Fest Begins April 24

    Riddle me this.

    Another Steam "Fest" event is soon to kick off. Valve passed along word that the Steam Puzzle Fest is the next in the "Fest" lineup.

    The Steam Puzzle Fest begins on April 24 at 10AM (PT) and will conclude on May 1 at the same time. This week-long event will focus on, you got it, games that include puzzles. These include games that focus on escape room style mechanics, games with physics puzzles, tile matching games, party games, hidden...
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  • Dying Light 2 Upgrades the Gore in 'Gut Feeling' Update

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    • Published: 04-20-2023, 06:30 PM
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    Dying Light 2 Upgrades the Gore in 'Gut Feeling' Update

    And on the eve of Dead Island 2's release no less.

    In a curious case of timing, the folks over at Techland just released a big update for Dying Light 2: Stay Human that makes "major" improvements to both the combat and physics of the game. This update, dubbed the "Gut Feeling" update, includes improvements to the game's visuals and effects to make the combat "more physically rewarding and goresome."

    This update also includes some community...
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  • Indie Live Expo 2023 Promises to Show Over 300 Titles

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    • Published: 04-20-2023, 03:09 PM
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    Indie Live Expo 2023 Promises to Show Over 300 Titles

    Two days. Over 300 games.

    The biannual digital showcase focused on indie games, indie developers, indie fans, but not Indiana Jones, is set to take place from May 20 through May 21. The INDIE Live Expo 2023 will be the home to over 300 indie games and DLC that are releasing in the future or just released.

    The first day will focus on new and never-before-seen full games. There will also be a look at DLC that has not been revealed yet. News and other updates will also be...
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  • THQ Nordic to Hold a New Showcase in August

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    • Published: 04-20-2023, 12:08 PM
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    THQ Nordic to Hold a New Showcase in August

    Expect to see games like Alone in the Dark and Trine 5.

    It may only be April 20th right now, but THQ Nordic is already looking forward to August. Specifically, August 11, 2023 at 3PM (ET) as that is when they will hold their Digital Showcase 2023 event. It is here that the company will provide some world premiere announcements as well as showing off some previously announced games.

    This year's show will provide new looks at the upcoming Alone in the Dark game, along with...
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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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