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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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  • Judge Orders Krafton to Reinstate Subnautica 2 CEO Ted Gill

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    • Published: 03-16-2026, 04:20 PM
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    Judge Orders Krafton to Reinstate Subnautica 2 CEO Ted Gill

    The $250 million bonus period has also been extended.

    The legal battle between Krafton and the co-founders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds seems to have reached at least one major conclusion. A judge has ordered Subnautica 2's publisher, Krafton, to reinstate Unknown Worlds' CEO Ted Gill and give him full control over Early Access release plans.

    Initial reporting on this decision comes from Kotaku, who say that the judge's decision comes about nine months after...
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  • Steam Spring Sale Begins March 19

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-16-2026, 03:12 PM
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    Steam Spring Sale Begins March 19

    Will you be alright without a weekly Steam Fest?

    Valve shared word that the Steam Spring Sale for 2026 will begin on March 19 at 10 AM PT. As always, this sale will offer big discounts on games across all of the Steam Store.

    The Steam Spring Sale ends on March 26 at 10 AM PT. ...
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  • Nvidia Announces DLSS 5, Will Yassify Every Character Model

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-16-2026, 02:45 PM
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    Nvidia Announces DLSS 5, Will Yassify Every Character Model

    Yass queen, slaaaay.

    Nvidia just announced DLSS 5 and are calling it their "most significant breakthrough in computer graphics since the debut of real-time ray tracing in 2018." While DLSS 5 seems to introduce better lighting in several scenes, it also seems to yassifies the hell out of character models. In almost all cases it looks like the "hire fans" shitposts made real.

    Backing up a moment to what Nvidia says DLSS 5 is all about. The company says,...
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  • RIG and Ora Graphene Announce New Hi-Fi Gaming Headset - RIG R5 Spear Max HD

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-15-2026, 02:49 PM
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    RIG and Ora Graphene Announce New Hi-Fi Gaming Headset - RIG R5 Spear Max HD

    Features special GrapheneQ technology for the drivers.

    Nacon just announced a new premium product for their RIG R-Series of audio headsets today. The new RIG R5 Spear Max HD is being built alongside technology from Ora Graphene Audio and their innovative GrapheneQ drivers.

    According to the announcement, Ora makes patented GrapheneQ drivers for audio devices. They are made "from pure graphene" and the GrapheneQ membrane "offers the ideal mechanical properties...
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  • Todd Howard is Going to Show You the Future of Starfield Next Week

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    • Published: 03-14-2026, 03:47 PM
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    Todd Howard is Going to Show You the Future of Starfield Next Week

    Not quite 2.0 but hopefully it's something big.

    Bethesda has been relatively quiet when it comes to Starfield. The first expansion and so far only expansion, Shattered Space, was released in September 2024. Details on the next expansion, tentatively called Terran Armada, have been basically non-existent.

    Lately, there were a lot of rumors kicking around that Bethesda was secretly working on a massive "2.0-style" update to Starfield that would make sweeping...
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  • Stupid Never Dies First Gameplay Trailer

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    • Published: 03-13-2026, 02:30 PM
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    Stupid Never Dies First Gameplay Trailer

    This is the first trailer since the game's reveal at The Game Awards.

    Stupid Never Dies made its debut at The Game Awards 2025. This upcoming action-RPG is in development from GPTRACK50 Inc., a new development studio that is made up of several former Capcom devs that worked on franchises such as Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma, and Resident Evil.

    Yesterday during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase 2026, GPTRACK50 Inc. debuted their first gameplay trailer for Stupid Never...
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  • Third Seasonal Update for Killing Floor 3 Takes Players to Antarctica

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    • Published: 03-13-2026, 01:33 PM
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    Third Seasonal Update for Killing Floor 3 Takes Players to Antarctica

    Thrills and chills.

    The third seasonal update for Killing Floor 3 was released yesterday. Operation: Deep Freeze takes players to Antarctica to face new challenges, utilize new weapons, and face off against an entirely new boss.

    Also included with this release is a refreshed Supply Pass. Perhaps more notable is the addition of a new Specialist, the ability to dual-wield the Krait and Bloodhound sidearms, the addition of longer mission lengths, and general updates that...
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  • Ready or Not New DLC 'Boiling Point' Released

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    • Published: 03-13-2026, 11:21 AM
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    Ready or Not New DLC 'Boiling Point' Released

    The community's faith in a militarized city government is at an all time low. Too real, game. too real.

    New downloadable content for the tactical shooter, Ready or Not, was released yesterday. This new DLC, Boiling Point, is said to focus on "a critical point in the Ready or Not narrative." A terror attack rocks the city of Los Sueños, destroying "any remaining faith in what's become an ineffective and overwhelmingly militarized city government."

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  • Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy Announced

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    • Published: 03-13-2026, 10:18 AM
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    Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy Announced

    The thrilling conclusion.

    Yesterday during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, Stormind Games announced Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy. This will be the third installment in the Remothered survival horror series and will serve as the "grand finale to the story of the first two Remothered titles while introducing a refreshed vision with thrilling gameplay, storytelling, and cinematics."

    Not only was there an announcement trailer released for Remothered: Red...
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  • Crimson Desert Launch Trailer and Final PC Requirements Revealed

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    • Published: 03-12-2026, 06:40 PM
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    Crimson Desert Launch Trailer and Final PC Requirements Revealed

    A game that has the potential to be GOTY if they can pull it off.

    Crimson Desert from Pearl Abyss is almost here. The open-world action-adventure is expected to release on March 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic, and ROG Xbox Ally. This means we get one final look at the game by way of a launch trailer. We also are going to share with you the PC system requirements for Crimson Desert, which were revealed just earlier this week.

    First up, there will be...
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  • Challenge Mode Added to Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-12-2026, 05:57 PM
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    Challenge Mode Added to Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered

    New trials, outfits, and achievements. Oh my!

    Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr released a new "Challenge Mode" update for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. This new content update is free to all owners of the game. It includes a new mode with level difficulty customization, new outfits, and new achievements to earn.

    Also of note is the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. In addition to that release, Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is now...
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  • John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is Out Now

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    • Published: 03-12-2026, 05:39 PM
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    John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is Out Now

    Fight waves of zombie hordes with a twist.

    John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic. Built on the same engine that powered World War Z and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Toxic Commando will have you facing tons of "grotesque zombie hordes and towering bosses" straight out of the '80s.

    On the surface, Toxic Commando is a co-op shooter akin to something like Left 4 Dead or even World War Z. The game...
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  • Teardown's Multiplayer Update is Live

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    • Published: 03-12-2026, 01:27 PM
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    Teardown's Multiplayer Update is Live

    Rip and tear... together!

    The multiplayer update for the Steam release of Teardown is now live. This update adds support for up to 12-player multiplayer mayhem across several new game modes, including the entirety of the main campaign story.

    Tuxedo Labs released this massive update for fans that just can't get enough destruction and heisting. The multiplayer includes a sandbox mode, the co-op campaign, competitive multiplayer modes, access to two new maps, and "endless"...
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  • Understanding How RNG Technology Works in Online Pokies

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    • Published: 03-12-2026, 10:34 AM

    Understanding How RNG Technology Works in Online Pokies

    Random number generator (RNG) technology has transformed the landscape of online pokies, ensuring unpredictability and fairness for every spin. The invisible engine of modern online pokies, RNG is the reason players can trust in the randomness of outcomes. Understanding how these systems work is crucial for anyone engaging with digital games of chance.

    In games where chance defines the experience, the importance of unbiased randomness cannot be overstated. Unlike skill-based gamin...
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  • Your Windows 11 PC Will Become an Xbox When Xbox Mode Drops in April

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-11-2026, 08:06 PM
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    Your Windows 11 PC Will Become an Xbox When Xbox Mode Drops in April

    Are they even still doing that weird campaign about how everything is an Xbox?

    As part of their Xbox Developer Summit keynote at GDC this week, Microsoft shared that a new and refined Xbox mode will soon begin rolling out to Windows 11 users "in select markets." Starting at some point this April, Microsoft will start to release a new "Xbox mode" for Windows 11 that will make the Xbox experience more "consistent across screens."

    An early version...
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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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