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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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  • 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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  • Steam VR Fest Begins July 18

    Steam VR Fest Begins July 18

    The worlds are virtual but the savings are real.

    Valve announces that from July 18th through to July 25th they will be "celebrating the most overachieving category of 'interactive gaming' there is: Virtual Reality!" As someone that owns an older VR headset, I would be inclined to agree with that assessment.

    Next week, the Steam VR Fest will be held that allows fans and interested parties to explore a wide range of VR titles. VR owners will get to try out demos...
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  • Serious Fun Football Enters Early Access Today

    Serious Fun Football Enters Early Access Today

    A more casual soccer game for those tired of the usual suspects.

    Despite it's less than realistic art style, Serious Fun Football boasts that it includes real ball physics, realistic movements, advanced boy collisions, varied player attributes, sophisticated AI, and complex 3D graphics. It's been in development for about six years now from just one person. The development was self-funded from start to finish and is being self-published.

    After all these years, Serious Fun...
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  • Irish Poker Drinking Game Rules

    Irish Poker Drinking Game Rules

    Irish poker is a very simple drinking game that can be played anywhere. A standard deck of cards and some opponents are all that are required.

    It's important to note that Irish poker and the drinking game are two completely different games.

    Irish poker is played for money, whereas the game we're discussing today is played for fun. It's not a good idea to play for money when drinking is present.

    This card game is the best there is for a straightforward and enjoyable...
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  • Evil Dead: The Game Gets Army of Darkness Themed Update

    Evil Dead: The Game Gets Army of Darkness Themed Update

    The PvPvE game was updated with a new map, new weapons, and more.

    Saber Interactive and the devs at Boss Team Games just released a new update for Evil Dead: The Game. This update includes some themed update including a free new map, new weapons, a new Exploration mode, plus some non-free cosmetic items.

    The content centers around the classic film Army of Darkness. For instance, the new map is based on Castle Kandar, the setting of the film. The update should be out now...
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  • Why Money Laundering Is A Problem In The Gambling Industry & How It Actually Operates

    Money laundering is a very serious crime that occurs much more frequently than you might imagine.


    What Does Money Laundering Mean?

    Simply put, the act of taking money obtained illegally and making it appear as though it was earned legally is known as money laundering.

    By engaging in specific types of transactions, making investments in assets, and making other decisions that conceal the source of the money, criminals "clean" their money....
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  • Nordisk Games Acquires Supermassive Games

    Nordisk Games Acquires Supermassive Games

    Nordisk Games adds to its growing library of game studios.

    Supermassive Games is the developer behind Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, and the more recently released The Quarry. They have just been acquired by Nordisk Games, a subsidiary of Nordisk Films, a Denmark-based media company. Supermassive Games will be joining other studios under the Nordisk umbrella, including Avalanche Studios, the development studio behind Just Cause.

    As of last year, Nordisk already...
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  • Company of Heroes 3 Dated for November 17

    Company of Heroes 3 Dated for November 17

    Players can test the North African campaign right now.

    About a year after being announced, Company of Heroes 3 now has a release date. Relic Entertainment says that Company of Heroes 3 will be ready for release on November 17, 2022.

    This new entry in the World War II RTS series will include four playable factions and two campaigns at launch. The Italian Dynamic Campaign will be more open-ended while the North African Operation will follow a set narrative. The campaigns...
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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
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    I completed up to 10 games
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