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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
A first look at the new gameplay mechanics and visual improvements.
Bloober Team released the first gameplay video for their upcoming horror title, Layers of Fear. This reveal clocks in at a bit over 11 minutes and shows some of the new gameplay mechanics present in this release. It also shows off how this Unreal Engine 5 brings some graphical improvements compared to the original releases of the series.
Some of these graphical improvements include the addition of ray...
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game Release Set for August
A technical playtest is also set to arrive before the release of the full game.
Gun Interactive and Sumo Digital, the studios working on the asymmetrical horror adaptation of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, announced today that the game will release on August 18, 2023. This is apparently the same date that the events in the original 1974 film took place. Prior to the August 18th release, there will be a technical playtest starting on May 25, 2023.
Facepunch Studios Cancels Community Meetup After Receiving Death Threats
The studio behind Rust has cancelled plans to meet with developers and fans near GDC.
Facepunch Studios says that due to an "IRL threat" they were cancelling a planned meetup set to take place next week. Facepunch took to the official Rust Twitter account to share this disturbing news with the community.
A small meet and greet was scheduled to take place at a small coffee shop in San Francisco next week. The meetup would take place near the Game Developers Conference...
A new mode was added to the stellar Disco Elysium today that allows players to create the photo opportunity of their dreams. So long as their dreams are entirely about the content within Disco Elysium.
If you ever tire of solving dramatic mysteries or reading any of the dense, branching dialogue, you can now fire up Collage Mode. This new mode is a photo mode on steroids. It offers players "full access to characters, environments,...
Far Cry 5 Receives 60fps Patch on Xbox and PlayStation
You will need a newer generation console for this, of course.
In honor of the game's fifth anniversary, Ubisoft rolled out a new 60fps patch for Far Cry 5. This update, out now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will allow you to run the game at a much higher framerate than what you were used to seeing on consoles.
This 60fps update doesn't seem to include anything else. Meaning, you won't see any next-gen graphical bells and whistles here. I am reading from some users...
Emmett Shear, the founder and CEO of Twitch is stepping down from his position after 16 years with the streaming focused company. He will be replaced by president Dan Clancy effective immediately.
Shear founded Twitch back in October of 2006. The site itself began as a reality focused streaming platform named Justin.tv, named after another co-founder, Justin Kan. Justin.tv was made to document Kan's life. In 2013, Shear eventually transformed...
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Hits Steam on April 6
Your mission? Kill Chaos.
The chaotic day that Final Fantasy fans on Steam have been waiting for is nearly here. Square Enix says that Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will hit Steam on April 6. This release comes a bit over a year after the game was initially released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Epic Games Store.
As part of today's brief Steam release announcement, Square Enix also says that Stranger of Paradise Final...
There's more to Redfall than simply slaying vampires.
If you thought that Redfall, the upcoming action title from Arkane Austin was purely about slaying vampires, you would be mistaken. Sure, there is a lot of that vampire slaying going on but there's also something a little extra going on. A little something that studios like to call "a story."
The latest trailer for Redfall shares with us information about the game's plot. That plot that seems to involve a...
Valve's Steam Deck is on Sale as Part of the Steam Spring Sale
You can save 10% off Valve's portable PC for a limited time.
If you've been holding off on picking up a shiny new Steam Deck because the price was just a tiny bit too high, you may want to check it out now. From now through until March 23 at 10AM (PT), Valve's Steam Deck is on sale for 10% off. This discounted price is in honor of both a year of the Steam Deck's availability and it just so happens to coincide with the Steam Spring Sale.
Fresh Atlas Fallen Gameplay Reveal and Signature Edition Details
Pre-orders are also now available.
A gameplay reveal trailer for the upcoming action-RPG, Atlas Fallen, came out earlier today. This new trailer shows off a little bit of what players will get to experience when Atlas Fallen is out on May 16 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
This first gameplay reveal will "give you a glimpse of the extraordinary thrills that await as you battle legendary creatures in superpowered combat." Well if the promise of...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 02 Reloaded Update Out Now
This update includes a new map, a new raid episode, and more.
A mid-season update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is out today across all platforms. Season 02 Reloaded, as it's being called, offers some new content to those playing Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer modes, Warzone 2.0, and also continues the Atomgrad co-op raid with a second episode.
Perhaps the most important addition in Modern Warfare 2 Season 02 Reloaded is the addition of Shredder. In case there are...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Free Multiplayer Weekend
Another free weekend? Yes, another free weekend.
For at least the second time now, Activision is offering players a full weekend to play the multiplayer component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for free. This free multiplayer weekend will give you access to six multiplayer maps, eight game modes, and access to the first part of the Special Ops Raid.
This free weekend won't include every multiplayer map, perhaps in an effort to save some storage space on your machines....
Ghostwire: Tokyo Arrives on Xbox on April 12 Alongside New Content Update
The free content update will be for all versions of the game.
Tango Gameworks and Bethesda Softworks, studios owned by Microsoft, will finally get to release Ghostwire: Tokyo on the Xbox platform. It's taken a little while for the PlayStation 5 timed-exclusive period to run out, but it's finally happening on April 12. On this date, Ghostwire: Tokyo will be released on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and also through Windows PC.
Keep in mind that Ghostwire: Tokyo has been out...
Epic Games Forced to Pay $245 Million in Fortnite Refunds by FTC
The FTC now offers a form that can be filled out if you believe you're owed a refund.
Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite, has been officially ordered to pay $245 million in refunds to players. This order comes from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the government body ruled that Epic Games utilized confusing button configurations that "tricked" players into making unwanted purchases.
The 4.0.1 update for Battlefield 2042 came out earlier today, March 14. This update is available for all platforms and mostly includes some "quality of life" adjustments. There are also some balancing adjustments included in this update.
DICE says that they are preparing a larger update, 4.1.0, that they hope to release in the coming weeks. Also, don't forget that Battlefield 2042 is currently available to try for f...
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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