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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...
The newest entry in the action-RPG series hits multiple platforms in just a few months.
Star Ocean The Divine Force will be released on October 27, 2022. This news comes to us via Square Enix who says that this next entry in the action-RPG series will be out for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
This release will be in both physical and digital varieties for all platforms. There is also a Digital Deluxe Edition for all platforms...
To those of you who are still playing the MMORPG Tera, you are probably well aware already that the game servers will be shut down very soon. For the rest of us, the news may come as a surprise. All Tera servers will be shut down on June 30, 2022 at 4AM (ET).
As a final farewell and a thank you from the developers to those still playing the game, Gameforge and Bluehole created a sendoff video. The video, seen below, is...
Jane Foster's Mighty Thor is Now in Marvel's Avengers
She was added as part of a free update released today.
Jane Foster's Mighty Thor was just added to Marvel's Avengers today. Foster was first teased back in the far-off time of April 2022 with a short, animated teaser. Today, she was released to everyone that owns the game as part of a free update.
Developer Crystal Dynamics offers up a deep-dive video that showcases her abilities and what they'll offer to this action game. The comparisons to Thor Odinson are obviously...
NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition Hits Switch October 6
Get ready to feel things and question existence on the go.
Square Enix announced that NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition will hit the Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2022. Those who are already sold on picking up the game can pre-order a physical edition right now directly from Square Enix for $39.99 (USD). There is also a digital release, through My Nintendo Store, for the same price.
The physical release features symbolic artwork by character designer Akihiko Yoshida...
Robin Takes Flight in New Gotham Knights Gameplay Trailer
It's Tim Drake's turn for the spotlight.
Warner Bros. Games released a brand-spanking-new gameplay trailer today for their upcoming open-world action-RPG Gotham Knights. This latest video features a fresh gameplay look and custom cutscenes for Robin, otherwise known as Tim Drake. Drake is the third person to take on the role as Robin.
In combat, Robin utilizes a collapsible quarterstaff in addition to stealth techniques, psychological warfare, and deductive reasoning....
First Official Benchmarks for Intel Arc GPUs are Shockingly Bad
It is, on average, 15% slower than GPUs released three years ago.
Intel's first discreet graphics card, the Arc A380, was released! Well, it was released, but only in China so far. If nothing else, Intel fulfilled their promise of releasing their first discreet Arc GPU.
The first official benchmarks for the Intel Arc A380 have naturally started to trickle out and the results are not great. These "official" reviews come courtesy of Intel directly via their reviewer's...
Persona 5 Royal to Include All DLC When Releasing on PC, Xbox, and PS5
That's a whole lot of DLC.
There are apparently 45 different pieces and packs of DLC out now for Persona 5 Royal for the PlayStation 4. All of that DLC will be included in the October 21 launch of the game when it makes its debut on PC, Xbox platforms, and PlayStation 5.
Persona Channel (Japanese) says that these new platforms will have instant access to the DLC at release. This includes numerous cosmetic costume packs along with other DLC items. A lot of the outfits included...
Ubisoft's high-seas adventure might finally be taking shape.
Ubisoft announced Skull and Bones what feels like a lifetime ago at E3 2017. The game began development in 2013, starting first as a spin-off of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag before becoming its own stand-alone experience. Over these past nine years, Ubisoft restarted development several times, delayed the game indefinitely, and exceeded its budget several times over.
This new Direct will focus on third-party partners.
A new Nintendo Direct will air on Tuesday, June 28. This so-called Nintendo Direct Mini will focus on third-party titles, meaning Nintendo's first-party offerings won't be seen here. That means no Breath of the Wild 2 or whatever new Mario or Metroid the folks at Nintendo might be working on.
This Partner Showcase is set to run for about 25 minutes. You will be able to catch all that third-party Nintendo Switch action...
Some good news for those still waiting for their Deck.
For those who have put in their reservation for Valve's Steam Deck, the wait has probably been terrible. Despite the Steam Deck starting to ship back in February, the backlog of people who made reservations is still massive. Thankfully, there is some good news.
Valve shared today that production of the Steam Deck has increased quite a bit. Starting next week, Valve will be "shipping more than double the number...
What are the Benefits of Buying NBA 2K22 MT Coins?
NBA stands for National Basketball Association, and NBA 2K22 being the latest version of it. Initially, the game mode was introduced in 2013, for players to accumulate MT tokens. The platform was designed to enable the players to make purchases of player cards, jerseys, sneakers, contracts etc. In order to better their virtual gaming experience. Moreover, players can also buy an ideal team, of stronger players to have more chances of winning the game. This feature allows the player to improve...
You can review games but only when Epic says you can.
User scores are a real mixed bag. You have people that will fairly rate games based on their honest opinions. These sorts are rather rare. You have users that will rate on an "all or nothing" scale where only the lowest and highest numbers are viable options to them. You have those that will rate a game highly because it's a meme. Then you have those that will participate in review bombing of a title because of a variety...
Microtransactions May be Added to Halo: Master Chief Collection
343 Industries is considering adding microtransactions into a game released eight years ago.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection may soon have microtransactions added into it some eight years after it was first released. 343 Industries publicly revealed that they are considering adding in microtransactions into the game that can be purchased via "Spartan Points" which can, you guessed it, be purchased with real world money.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot will voluntarily take a $327,000 (USD) pay cut for the upcoming year. Ubisoft says that this "is a personal decision" by Guillemot and was done voluntarily as Ubisoft "had not reached the financial targets that it had publicly communicated to the markets."
Guillemot waived his "annual variable compensation," which is just a bonus on top of his usual salary that differs...
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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