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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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  • Fans Add Winston Zeddemore to Sega Genesis Ghostbusters Game

    Fans Add Winston Zeddemore to Sega Genesis Ghostbusters Game

    The fourth member of the Ghostbusters was often snubbed from early game adaptations.

    About 32 years after the initial release of 1990's Ghostbusters game for the Sega Genesis, the fourth member of the crew is finally being added to the game by some diehard fans.

    Ghostbusters News reports that fourth Ghostbuster, Winston Zeddemore, was initially left out of being a playable character from the game. This is in spite of Zeddemore, played by Ernie Hudson, being in the first...
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  • Bayonetta 3 New Trailer, Install Size, Nudity Toggle, and Release Date

    Bayonetta 3 New Trailer, Install Size, Nudity Toggle, and Release Date

    Information on the long-awaited sequel.

    I somehow forgot to post this news last week when it came out, so I'm doing it now because it's kind of a slow day. Bayonetta 3 was recently given a release date of October 28, 2022. This news came alongside a new trailer for the game courtesy of the development team at PlatinumGames.

    Those looking to pre-order the game digitally can do so through My Nintendo Store. I am giving you permission to use My Nintendo Store, so use it wisely....
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  • Early Access to MultiVersus Open Beta Begins Today

    Early Access to MultiVersus Open Beta Begins Today

    Now we can finally see who would win in a battle between Superman and Shaggy.

    Today, Warner Bros. Games opens the doors to the early access to the MultiVersus open beta. Those who previously participated in the MultiVersus closed alpha are automatically enrolled in this early access phase along with any who receive a code via Twitch Drops.

    Interested players can also gain early access to the beta by purchasing a MultiVersus Founder's Pack. It seems as though every version...
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  • What are the Top Online Roulette Software Providers?

    What are the Top Online Roulette Software Providers?

    The online gambling landscape is diverse and on a constant expansion, with new mobile roulette software providers opening shop every year. Players can find it difficult to rank them all since there are so many options and the differences seem to be negligible. New developers are worth considering, but if you seek the most reliable software providers for mobile casinos, it is these five that you should focus on.


    Microgaming

    28 years in the online gambling industry...
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  • Backyard Survival Game Grounded is Getting a TV Series

    Backyard Survival Game Grounded is Getting a TV Series

    It's like Honey I Shrunk the Kids but not.

    Grounded is the latest game from Obsidian Entertainment. Though still in Early Access on both PC and Xbox, it's already getting the television series treatment. Deadline reports that the survival game in which you try to survive in your own backyard will be turned into a TV series by Star Wars: Clone Wars writer Brent Friedman. The director will be Brien Goodrich, who previously served as the cinematics director on both Halo 4 and Halo 5....
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  • Steam Could Hit Tesla Cars as Early as August

    Steam Could Hit Tesla Cars as Early as August

    Oh yeah, this seems safe.

    Progress is apparently being made on adding Steam integration into Tesla dashboards. This is according to a recent tweet by Elon Musk that states the electric car company is "making progress" on the integration and that they are possibly going to start testing it as early as August.

    Hey, let's just hope that this largely unnecessary feature isn't coming at the sacrifice of oh, I don't know, making sure that the cars stop crashing into...
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  • God of War Ragnarök Plot Synopsis Revealed

    God of War Ragnarök Plot Synopsis Revealed

    It's the end of the world as we know it.

    A more detailed and more fully fleshed out story synopsis for God of War Ragnarök was published by Sony and Santa Monica Studio by way of the PlayStation Store. Previously, the game's store page included a rather sparse synopsis but the new one provides some additional details on the story that players will experience.

    The longer synopsis confirms that the game takes place during Ragnarök and in the period leading up to Ragnarök...
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  • Poll: Have You Ever Raged Because of a Game?

    Poll: Have You Ever Raged Because of a Game?

    5
    Yes, I've raged. Full on broken controller & hole in wall levels of rage.
    20.00%
    1
    Yes, I've raged but without any sort of property damage.
    80.00%
    4
    No / can't remember. I'm as calm as a cucumber even when the odds are stacked against me.
    0%
    0

    The poll is expired.

    Broken controllers, holes in walls, excessive yelling and swearing.

    While I'm sure we would all like to consider ourselves here calm, cool, and collected that might not always hold true when playing a frustrating game. Maybe you're having a particularly frustrating day, and nothing is going your way. Maybe your teammates (and totally not you) are doing terrible and you're losing a multiplayer game because of it. Maybe you just died for the 50th time to a boss that did some unblockable...
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  • The Two Most Important Factors Contributing to the Expansion of Mobile Gaming

    The Two Most Important Factors Contributing to the Expansion of Mobile Gaming


    When it comes to mobile gaming, there are a large number of different games that can be played on mobile devices. This gives players the ability to choose from a diverse selection of games, which is a distinct advantage of mobile gaming.

    Another reason why people play games on their mobile devices is that they have the available option to play various traditional casino games on platforms like the ones here at wish. On these online gaming platforms, players can easily create...
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  • Accidental Fall Guys Purchases Being Refunded Following Backlash

    Accidental Fall Guys Purchases Being Refunded Following Backlash

    A bug caused several players to accidentally purchase premium cosmetic items.

    Fall Guys recently made a very successful transition from a paid title to a free-to-play game for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC platforms. The jump to F2P didn't come without a few bumps though. The servers struggled to meet the increased player demand in the days following the game's release and more recently a bug popped up that caused some players to unintentionally buy items from the store instead...
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  • PowerWash Simulator Studio Issues Important Warning About Looking at the Sun

    PowerWash Simulator Studio Issues Important Warning About Looking at the Sun

    It is bad for both your eyes and Xbox.

    The relaxing and cathartic game called PowerWash Simulator left Early Access today. It was released for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, plus it's on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass and is generally a pretty great game. The game even includes some co-op play where you can team up with others to wash away dirt and grime while talking about whatever comes to mind.

    There is just one catch: You shouldn't look at the sun....
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  • Chivalry 2 Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold

    Chivalry 2 Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold

    Developer Torn banner Studios talks about upcoming content in new developer diary.

    Torn Banner Studios announced today that Chivalry 2 has surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark across all platforms. Those platforms include the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via both Epic Games Store and Steam.

    Alongside the announcement of this milestone comes a new developer diary from Torn Banner Studios. The devs not only take fans on a behind-the-scenes...
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  • Nvidia Hotfix Driver Fixes Destiny 2 Freezing and More

    Nvidia Hotfix Driver Fixes Destiny 2 Freezing and More

    The hotfix driver fixes issues with several popular titles.

    If you have an Nvidia graphics card, you may want to pick up the latest hotfix driver release. Nvidia put out a new hotfix driver today for RTX and GTX video cards. This hotfix is based on the latest Game Ready Driver 516.59 and brings the driver version up to 516.79.

    Contained in today's hotfix release are a number of fixes for some issues in a handful of newer and more popular games. Particularly of note here...
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  • Sony Announces PlayStation Stars - A New PlayStation Loyalty Program

    Sony Announces PlayStation Stars - A New PlayStation Loyalty Program

    Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play.

    Sony announced a new PlayStation loyalty program today that they're calling PlayStation Stars. That's not to be confused with the PlayStation 3 title PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale which was not, in fact, a battle royale game.

    The announcement was made through the PlayStation Blog earlier. This program is set to being later this year and will be free for everyone to sign up to. Players will be able to complete...
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  • Skate 4 Officially Called skate. and Will be Free-to-Play

    Skate 4 Officially Called skate. and Will be Free-to-Play

    The release will also include cross-play and cross-progression functionality.

    There was some big Skate 4 news today, starting with the fact that the game is officially being called skate. and not Skate 4. skate. will be a free-to-play title for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms when it's ready to be released. It will also include both cross-play and cross-progression support.

    All of this was revealed as part of developer Full Circle's latest Board Room update, which...
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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
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