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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...
Ho-ho-holy crap, look at those savings! I feel like I made this exact same joke another year already...
It's that time once again. A time where you are probably off work or school for a little holiday break. A time to come together to spend time with family and loved ones. It's also a time to keep bleeding those bank accounts dry with tons of holiday sales.
That's right, the Steam Winter Sale for 2022 is now live! From now through January 5 at 10AM (PT), you will be able...
It's no secret that slots are some of the most popular games in both the best online casino and brick-and-mortar casinos. Not only are they a lot of fun, but they're also easy to play and can offer up some pretty big winnings.
But if you're new to slots, all those flashing lights and spinning reels can be a little daunting. Never fear, though – we've put together a list of eight of the best slots games for beginners, so you can start spinning your way to glory!
StarburstStarburst is one of the most iconic online...
Call of Duty Players are Suing to Stop Microsoft from Buying Activision Blizzard
The Gamersâ„¢ are rising up.
About two weeks back, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that they have filed a lawsuit in an effort to block the $69 billion (USD) acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Yesterday, a new lawsuit was filed in an effort to stop this acquisition, this time by a group of Call of Duty players, or "video gamers" as the suit refers to them.
This new lawsuit is a private consumer complaint from 10 players. The suit claims...
Fornite Maker Epic Games to Pay $520 Million in Settlements with FTC
The total includes two separate settlements at $275M and $245M.
Fortnite developer and operator of the Epic Games Store, Epic Games, just agreed to pay record-breaking settlements amounting to $520 million (USD). The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) won two settlements against Epic Games, one for $275 million (USD) and another for $245 million.
Epic Games will pay $275 million to the FTC for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC says...
Calico: Pawsome Edition to Offer More Adorable Content on December 22
New animals, cooking minigames, and more.
A free new content update for the life sim game Calico will be out on December 22, 2022. The teams at Whitethorn Games and developer Peachy Keen Games have put together a rather hefty update that will add in a bunch of new features and content.
Those of you with the game on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, EGS, and lots more listed on their site) will soon be able to befriend and play with a variety of new animals. There are some...
Chris Metzen Rejoins World of Warcraft Development Team
The return has been celebrated far and wide.
Blizzard announced yesterday that Chris Metzen, an industry veteran that worked on Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo as a designer, has returned to the company. This follows a several year long hiatus away from the company.
General manager of all things Warcraft John High announced that Chris Metzen has rejoined the Warcraft Leadership Team as Creative Advisor. The announcement, as brief as it is, was made on the official World...
You and a buddy will get to take on robot dinosaurs.
A rather badly hid secret has been the fact that Guerrilla Games is working on a new multiplayer game set within the Horizon universe. This notion started to circulate earlier this year when it was discovered that Guerilla was looking to hire someone that has experience with multiplayer game development. That job listing was posted as far back as 2020. Going back to 2014, it was discovered that concept art for Horizon Zero Dawn suggested...
Amazon Games continues to grow with its biggest ever third-party release.
Developer Crystal Dynamics and publisher Amazon Games just agreed to a deal that will see Amazon Games publish the next Tomb Raider release. This marks the biggest third-party deal yet for the publisher that previously helped to release games like Lost Ark (from Smilegate and Tripod Studio) and New World (developed internally at Amazon Games).
The next Tomb Raider game is expected to use Unreal Engine...
Epic Games Pulling Online Services for Several Games in January
If you want your online Unreal Tournament fix, you better act fast.
Epic Games announced that they are shutting down online services and online servers for several of their older titles. This is being done in an effort to support only their newer Epic Online Services. Epic already started to remove the impacted titles from all digital storefronts on December 14, as well as removed the option to purchase DLC.
Epic says that while "most" titles will still be playable...
This is your only advance warning that your wallets are in danger.
Valve has given you all a week to prepare for the upcoming Steam Winter Sale for 2022. The Steam Winter Sale begins on December 22 at 10AM (PT) and won't end until January 5, 2023 at 10AM (PT).
Today's press release announcement from Valve says that the Steam Winter Sale will again put big discounts on thousands of games. Every genre imaginable will be on sale, so you're almost guaranteed to find something...
Battlefield 2042's 'Battle of Nordvik' Event Begins December 20
The three week event will offer unique game modes and rewards for those that play.
A special in-game event is about to begin in Battlefield 2042. Take part in the Battle of Nordvik, a three-week long event that includes a new game mode every week and new cosmetics to unlock as you play. DICE says that Eastern Forces are retaliating after finding out that Nordvik has a secret alliance with the West. You will join either the Nordvik Control Corps or the Black Storm regiment in a "power...
Tuxedo Labs released their new "Art Vandals" expansion for Teardown today. This content adds in five new heists, a new location, and is free to everyone that owns the game.
The Art Vandals missions will task you with stealing several different pieces of art. These pieces of art are found in the fishing town of Tilläggaryd and this town also just so happens to include a modern art museum. You play as Freya Woo, daughter of Gordon...
Death Stranding 2 was just announced earlier this month at The Game Awards. Now, a film based on Death Stranding has just been announced. The film will be based off of the games of the same name but will "introduce new elements and characters within the Death Stranding universe."
Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions is partnering with Hammerstone Studios to create the Death Stranding movie. Deadline reports that the...
Resident Evil Village's PlayStation VR2 Update is Free
Free in the sense that you still have to purchase a PlayStation VR2.
Capcom announced yesterday that the upcoming VR Mode for Resident Evil Village will be a free piece of DLC for all PlayStation 5 owners that own either the base version of Village or the Gold Edition. Naturally, to even make use of this free DLC you will also have to purchase the $550 (USD) PlayStation VR2 hardware when it's released, but let's not split hairs for a moment.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Free Multiplayer Weekend
A free weekend to coincide with the first major Season 1 update.
Activision announces a free weekend for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer component. This free weekend will begin on Thursday, December 15 and will run through until December 19. This weekend provides everyone with access to the game's competitive multiplayer, but with some limitations.
It seems like the free weekend only offers access to just three of the game's multiplayer maps and four game...
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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