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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 Announced, Full Reveal on Thursday

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 01:32 PM
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    Metro 2039 Announced, Full Reveal on Thursday

    The first new Metro game in seven years.

    Kyiv based developer, 4A Games, has been quietly working on a new Metro title. 4A Games, alongside publisher Deep Silver, just announced Metro 2039.

    The announcement is about as barebones as can be these days. We just get a look at the usual Metro "watch" design, which usually displays a countdown on how much longer a filter will last. The time on the announcement shows "20:39" which is obviously a direct reference...
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  • Rockstar Games Confirms They Suffered Another Data Breach

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 12:20 PM
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    Rockstar Games Confirms They Suffered Another Data Breach

    Though Rockstar doesn't seem too concerned.

    Over the weekend, Rockstar Games confirmed that they suffered a data breach by an outside party.

    The confirmation of the data breach was made in a Rockstar statement to Kotaku, saying that "a limited amount of non-material information was accessed in connection with a third-party data breach." Rockstar's statement continues on to say, "this incident has no impact on our organization or our players."
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  • Extended Gameplay Trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School

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    • Published: 04-13-2026, 09:53 AM
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    Extended Gameplay Trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School

    The Bully successor you deserve.

    An extended gameplay trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School came out this morning. Refugium Games shared a look at their upcoming title that is inspired by all of those coming-of-age teen comedies of the early 2000s.

    Agefield High: Rock the School will put you in the shoes of a teen named Sam who just moved to the town of Agefield. Sam "has every intention of shaking things up before graduation." This includes dealing with...
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  • Crimson Desert Update Roadmap Revealed

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    • Published: 04-10-2026, 04:48 PM
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    Crimson Desert Update Roadmap Revealed

    Some big changes are still on the way.

    Pearl Abyss released a preview of some upcoming free updates that they are working on for Crimson Desert. The preview is basically a roadmap of planned changes, improvements, features, and even some free content that is expected to hit the game between April through June.

    Some of these improvements are quite substantial for players and the overall gameplay experience. For starters, Pearl Abyss will implement difficulty settings: Easy,...
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  • Sledding Game Brings Good Vibes to Early Access on April 30

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    • Published: 04-10-2026, 11:39 AM
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    Sledding Game Brings Good Vibes to Early Access on April 30

    Just a little game about sledding and good times.

    Sledding Game is slated to launch into Early Access on Steam, Game Pass, and Xbox on April 30, 2026. This game is said to be a "super chill multiplayer hangout game," and based on the available demo I'm certainly inclined to agree with that statement.

    Sledding Game will let you and 29 of your friends hangout together at a snowy ski resort. While sledding is one of the main focuses of the game, there will be...
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  • Metal Gear Solid Movie is Again in the Works, This Time from the Final Destination Filmmakers

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    • Published: 04-09-2026, 06:47 PM
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    Metal Gear Solid Movie is Again in the Works, This Time from the Final Destination Filmmakers

    Maybe the 50th time is the charm.

    Another attempt is being made to bring Metal Gear Solid to the big screen. This time it's Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein that will attempt to tell the tale of Solid Snake.

    Lipovsky and Stein are best known for making Final Destination: Bloodlines, which was released in 2025. The latest entry in that horror franchise pulled in some very favorable reviews from critics and movie goers, according to Rotten Tomatoes. Final Destination: Bloodlines...
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  • Steam Hidden Object Fest is Live

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    • Published: 04-09-2026, 05:18 PM
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    Steam Hidden Object Fest is Live

    There's a hidden Waldo on this page. Can you find him?

    The Hidden Object Fest is now live on Steam. The Hidden Object Fest is live from now through to April 13 at 10 AM PT. This means you have the better part of a week to get discounts and demos for games that have objects hidden for you to discover. ...
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  • The House of Hikmah Launches

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    • Published: 04-08-2026, 05:36 PM
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    The House of Hikmah Launches

    A journey of healing.

    Maya is a 14-year old seeking healing and a sense of understanding after her father passes away. In The House of Hikmah, you will guide Maya on this journey as she seeks guidance from historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

    The House of Hikmah includes various physics-based puzzles for you to work through and solve throughout the journey. Maya will utilize an "ancient elemental heirloom" to bend matter, helping her to traverse through...
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  • Gunnar Releases New Cyberpunk 2077 'Dex' Glasses

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    • Published: 04-08-2026, 03:17 PM
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    Gunnar Releases New Cyberpunk 2077 'Dex' Glasses

    Now you can look like the fixer that betrayed you.

    Gunnar Optiks released a new pair of themed glasses today. The company partnered with CD Projekt RED to bring the world the Cyberpunk 2077 Dex Glasses, coming at you at a price of $125.

    These glasses are inspired by the fixer you meet early on in Cyberpunk 2077, Dexter DeShawn. The real-life version of Dexter's glasses retain the same "bold, oversized shield-lens design" that the in-game version has. The frame...
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  • The Cube, Save Us Ends Up as Another Failed Online Shooter

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    • Published: 04-08-2026, 02:40 PM
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    The Cube, Save Us Ends Up as Another Failed Online Shooter

    Closure comes just weeks after launch.

    Another online shooter has come to a quick end. This time it's The Cube, Save Us that is coming to an end just three weeks following its launch. The extraction shooter by XLGames just failed to pull in any sort of a bustling audience and will be fully taken offline on May 7 at 6PM PT.

    According to today's shutdown notice, even the Discord server for The Cube, Save Us will be closed on May 7 at 6 PM PT.

    The good news...
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  • Frontier Legends Gameplay Trailer

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    • Published: 04-08-2026, 01:28 PM
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    Frontier Legends Gameplay Trailer

    A demo is slated for April 16th.

    Neojac Entertainment has released a new gameplay trailer for Frontier Legends, their upcoming survival-crafting action-adventure. Frontier Legends will let you build your own settlements, explore the vast wilderness, defend your community from outlaws and bandits, or join them and terrorize the neighborhood.

    A demo is expected to go live on April 16 through the Frontier Legends Steam page.

    This new gameplay trailer includes...
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  • IO Interactive Talks About Narrative in 007 First Light

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    • Published: 04-07-2026, 05:44 PM
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    IO Interactive Talks About Narrative in 007 First Light

    Because James Bond is more than just dashing good looks and cool gadgets.

    IO Interactive shared the third episode of their "Beyond the Light" behind the scenes video series for 007 First Light. This latest episode features the narrative team at IO Interactive talking about that which they know best: Story.

    Specifically, this new video will explore "the game's narrative foundations and the team's approach to reimagining James Bond's origin for video games."...
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  • Starfield Released on PlayStation 5, New Terran Armada and Free Lanes Content Released

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    • Published: 04-07-2026, 03:59 PM
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    Starfield Released on PlayStation 5, New Terran Armada and Free Lanes Content Released

    It's a huge day for Starfield fans, new and old.

    Starfield is now available on PlayStation 5 for the first time ever. Today also marks the start of a new, permanent price for the base edition of the game: $49.99. Also out today is the new Terran Armada premium DLC and the free Free Lanes update for all players.

    The PlayStation 5 release of Starfield makes use of all sorts of PlayStation 5 exclusive features. The PlayStation 5 Pro will also include a Pro Performance Mode...
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  • PlayStation 5 Pro Enhancements Arrive April 8 for Cyberpunk 2077

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    • Published: 04-07-2026, 02:20 PM
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    PlayStation 5 Pro Enhancements Arrive April 8 for Cyberpunk 2077

    The inner workings of Night City will soon run a little better.

    Cyberpunk 2077 is about to look a little better and run a little faster. On April 8, CD Projekt RED will release a free PlayStation 5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077 that will bring some enhancements that better utilize the better hardware.

    According to a new PlayStation Blog entry, Cyberpunk 2077's Pro update will add in PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling tech. This will help bump the...
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  • Blizzard Reveals a More Fierce Looking Anran for Season 2 of Overwatch

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    • Published: 04-06-2026, 10:22 PM
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    Blizzard Reveals a More Fierce Looking Anran for Season 2 of Overwatch

    Anran's new look arrives at the start of Season 2.

    When Anran was added as a new playable hero in Season 1 of Overwatch, a controversy about her looks quickly spread like wildfire. From what I could gather, there were two main issues people had with Anran and both issues were concerning her face. First, fans were upset again due to Anran being another female character model suffering from "same face syndrome," which is a claim that doesn't seem to be too far of a stretch. ...
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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
    16.67%
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