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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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  • Eidos-Montreal Lays Off 124 Employees

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 07:15 PM
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    Eidos-Montreal Lays Off 124 Employees

    Can this industry go one damn week without layoffs?

    Eidos-Montreal is laying off 124 employees, according to a LinkedIn post made on Monday, March 30. This now marks at least the third round of layoffs at Eidos-Montreal since January 2024. It was in January 2024 that 97 people were laid off by parent company Embracer Group. In March 2025 there were 75 people laid off.

    The development studio announced that they are undergoing a "reduction in workforce" that...
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  • PAX East 2027 Returns to Boston on April 22nd

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 06:12 PM
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    PAX East 2027 Returns to Boston on April 22nd

    Where the Bears haven't won the Super Bowl since 1985.

    Penny Arcade and ReedPop announced that PAX East 2027 will once again return to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center from April 22, 2027 through April 25, 2027.

    The announcement came as PAX East 2026 came to an end. The event saw "more than a hundred thousand attendees" as they enjoyed a weekend of video game demos, panels, tabletop gaming, and a Storytime Keynote from Xalavier Nelson...
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  • Listen to Peter Molyneux and Other Masters of Albion Devs Yap for a While

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 05:29 PM
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    Listen to Peter Molyneux and Other Masters of Albion Devs Yap for a While

    It's on you if you choose to believe what is said.

    A new behind the scenes video for Masters of Albion is now available from the developers at 22cans. The video features interviews with developers such as Peter Molyneux, Mark Healey, and Russ Shaw. They talk about the creative process behind Masters of Albion and something about their "brand new in-game capture."

    22cans is also calling this a "documentary" as well. And, of course, it was created entirely...
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  • Steam's House and Home Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 02:40 PM
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    Steam's House and Home Fest is Live

    Make this house into a home.

    Valve just shared word that there is a new Fest this week available right now on Steam. The Steam House & Home Fest is live from now (March 30, 2026) through to April 6 at 10 AM PT.

    The Steam House & Home includes numerous discounts and demos on all sorts of games related to houses and homes. Valve shares that the games included in this Fest will let you spruce up a home, build a new one, get others to do your bidding, wash and clean...
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  • What Players Notice In the First Hour Now Matters More Than Ever

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 01:40 PM

    What Players Notice In the First Hour Now Matters More Than Ever

    Getting a new user to visit your website and try the games is hard work. With so many fleshy ads vying for his attention, the player really needs to see something special to click on the link and give your homepage a chance. What happens next determines whether the first visit translates into a long relationship or ends as abruptly as it started. The first hour of interaction can be regarded as the ‘golden hour’ and it may be the only opportunity to make a strong impression and convert the...
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  • Sony Increases Prices on PlayStation Hardware Yet Again

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2026, 10:25 PM
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    Sony Increases Prices on PlayStation Hardware Yet Again

    The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro are now $200 more expensive than at launch.

    Sony just increased the prices for PlayStation 5 hardware yet again. The new prices, outlined below, will go into effect on April 2, 2026. If this finally made you realize that the gaming industry is well and truly fucked. Congratulations, you're correct. Of course, the same could be said about the tech industry at large but the gaming sector has been especially screwed. If it's not mass la...
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  • Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-27-2026, 06:19 PM
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    Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Released

    Another non-Legends Mega Man collection.

    Capcom is really out here making Mega Man collections for every game but their Legends series. Today, they released Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, which is apparently an RPG series that started back in 2006. This collection of not-Legends games can be yours for $39.99 with today's release on PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, and Steam.

    This collection includes all of Mega Man Star Force and Mega Man Star Force 2, each of which...
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  • Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish Announced

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    • Published: 03-26-2026, 06:59 PM
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    Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish Announced

    This time it wasn't leaked via RoboCop.

    Nacon and Teyon announced Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish at this afternoon's Xbox Partner Showcase. Yes, this is the official reveal for a game that was accidentally leaked in the most unusual of ways earlier in March.

    Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish is a new entry set in the World of Darkness universe. While the older Hunter games were more isometric beat 'em ups, this one will be a first-person, single-player action-RPG....
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  • Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion Announced

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    • Published: 03-26-2026, 05:08 PM
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    Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion Announced

    The first major story expansion and the "middle chapter of the 'second trilogy'."

    GSC Game World premiered the first look at the first major expansion for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl today during the Xbox Partner Preview. Stalker 2: Cost of Hope will be the middle chapter of the "second trilogy." Obviously, the core game of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the first part. A future story DLC, presumably the finale of this second trilogy, will be revealed later....
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  • The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta Announced and New Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2026, 03:50 PM
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    The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta Announced and New Trailer

    The first taste is not free.

    A closed beta for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be made available starting April 22, 2026. This closed beta will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 to everyone that purchases the Collector's Edition of Miller's Pack directly from The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's website.

    This beta access does seem to be limited only to those pre-ordering through the website. Pre-orders of the game made elsewhere, such as direct through...
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  • DOOM Anthology Now Available for Just $39.99

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2026, 02:13 PM
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    DOOM Anthology Now Available for Just $39.99

    Still missing the godlike PS1 versions though.

    The DOOM Anthology is a collection of six DOOM games and exclusive items. This collector's item is available for purchase at a new all-time low price of just $39.99 for PlayStation, Switch, and Steam. The Doom Anthology can be purchased only through the Bethesda Gear Store.

    The Doom Anthology includes a selection of six Doom titles and various extras from about three decades of the series:
    • DOOM (1993)
    • DOOM II
    • DOOM
    ...
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  • Life is Strange: Reunion is Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2026, 01:30 PM
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    Life is Strange: Reunion is Now Available

    The band is back together.

    Life is Strange: Reunion is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Published by Square Enix and developed by Deck Nine Games, Life is Strange: Reunion is claimed to be "the emotional conclusion to Max Caulfield and Chloe Price's time-traveling saga."

    Max and Chloe reunite after 11 years, teaming up to try to stop a raging inferno that destroyed Caledon University. In Reunion, players will...
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  • Icarus: Console Edition Released Today

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2026, 12:24 PM
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    Icarus: Console Edition Released Today

    There is fortune for the taking, so long as you can survive.

    DayZ creator Dean Hall and the team at GRIP Studios have released ICARUS: Console Edition today. Appropriately enough, today's release is for the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

    Players, be they going in solo or in teams of up to four, will try to survive on the planet Icarus. As a prospector seeking fortune, players will explore alien "landscapes scarred by humanity's failed attempt at terraforming."...
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  • Project QT Puzzle RPG Now Free on Steam and Mobile

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 03-26-2026, 09:51 AM

    Project QT Puzzle RPG Now Free on Steam and Mobile

    Right then, if you're after a proper entertaining time that blends puzzle-solving with a bit of action RPG flair, there's this cracking little number called Project QT that's just landed on Steam and mobile platforms without costing you a penny upfront. It's one of those free-to-play jobs where you're collecting characters, matching colorful tiles, and generally having a laugh while supposedly saving the world from some catastrophic space virus. The whole thing's been knocking about for a fair few...
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  • CRKD Announces New ULT PRO and ATOM+ Controllers

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-25-2026, 05:36 PM
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    CRKD Announces New ULT PRO and ATOM+ Controllers

    Two offerings for vastly different gaming scenarios.

    CRKD, the company that is known for the Nitro Deck and modern rhythm game controllers (guitars), just introduced two new product lineups today. The first is the ULT PRO, a "next-generation professional wireless gaming controller" for Switch, PC, mobile, tablets, and Smart TVs. The second offering is the ATOM+, the next iteration on their collectible keychain controllers. ULT PROThe new ULT PRO lineup from CRKD packs a lot of ...
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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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