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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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  • Marathon's Latest Update Addresses Players' Biggest Pain Points

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    • Published: 03-11-2026, 06:10 PM
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    Marathon's Latest Update Addresses Players' Biggest Pain Points

    Everything from ammo scarcity to NPC health has been addressed.

    Marathon was just updated to version 1.0.0.4 and with it comes a wealth of changes and fixes that aim to address most of the biggest pain points that players have brought up. Have you found the AI combatants to be too tanky? Maybe you noticed that you weren't finding ammo all that often. Well good news because those things and more have been addressed in this patch.

    Key items such as healing and ammo have...
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  • Valve Shares What It Takes for Games to be Steam Machine and Steam Frame Verified

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    • Published: 03-11-2026, 04:29 PM
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    Valve Shares What It Takes for Games to be Steam Machine and Steam Frame Verified

    It doesn't take much to be Steam Machine verified.

    As part of a presentation at GDC (PDF link) this week, Valve clarified what it takes for games to be given the "verified" status across their current and upcoming hardware lineup.

    When it comes to their upcoming Steam Machine, Valve says that if a game is already verified for the Steam Deck, it is then verified for the Steam Machine. In other words, if a game can run at 1080p at 30 FPS it's technically Steam...
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  • Defect to be Published by NC America

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    • Published: 03-11-2026, 02:58 PM
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    Defect to be Published by NC America

    A new trailer accompanies this news.

    NC America announces that they are partnering with the independent developer emptyvessel to publish Defect. Defect is emptyvessel's upcoming "close-quarter cyberpunk shooter" that blends first-person shooting with team-based tactical gameplay.

    This publishing deal also now gives emptyvessel the opportunity to expand support for its multiplayer gameplay and also develop a new single-player experience for the game. The studio,...
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  • Multi-Billion Dollar Company, Epic Games, Increasing Price of V-Bucks to 'Help Pay the Bills'

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    • Published: 03-11-2026, 01:09 PM
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    Multi-Billion Dollar Company, Epic Games, Increasing Price of V-Bucks to 'Help Pay the Bills'

    All of those collabs don't come cheap.

    Epic Games announced yesterday that they are increasing the prices on purchasing V-Bucks. You will now get less for more. You will also earn a lot fewer V-Bucks through the seasonal Battle Passes. The multi-billion dollar company says that they need help to "pay the bills."

    Beginning March 19th, Epic Games will offer players fewer V-Bucks in each paid pack. They are also adjusting the cost of the seasonal Battle Passes...
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  • Valve Issues Statement About the New York Attorney General's Loot Box Focused Lawsuit

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-11-2026, 12:10 PM
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    Valve Issues Statement About the New York Attorney General's Loot Box Focused Lawsuit

    Valve is "disappointed" by this lawsuit.

    Valve, in an extraordinarily bizarre move, just released a public statement in which they voice their "disappointment" over a recent lawsuit filed against them. Of the four lawsuits Valve is currently facing, the Steam developer took a moment to publicly rebuke several of the claims levied against them from New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James.

    James filed a lawsuit against Valve on February 25, 2026...
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  • After a Nine Year Wait, Fortnite: Save the World is Finally Going Free-to-Play

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-11-2026, 11:47 AM
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    After a Nine Year Wait, Fortnite: Save the World is Finally Going Free-to-Play

    NINE. YEARS.

    Fortnite's original PvE game mode, Save the World, is finally going free-to-play (F2P) after an almost nine year wait. Save the World will officially go F2P on April 16, 2026.

    For a small stretch of time in 2017, Fortnite only existed as a cooperative PvE base defense game. Save the World had you shooting zombies, collecting materials, building up bases and defenses, and holding out until the win conditions were met. Of course, this was all Fortnite was...
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  • Nvidia Showcases Several Upcoming Titles Such as 007 First Light and Control Resonant with Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5

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    • Published: 03-10-2026, 06:10 PM
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    Nvidia Showcases Several Upcoming Titles Such as 007 First Light and Control Resonant with Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5

    So pretty.

    Nvidia dropped a news update today that shines a light on the truckload of upcoming games that will have ray tracing, path tracing, DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution, dynamic multi-frame generation, or support for some combination of all of those features.

    This news from Nvidia offers up some of the first looks of these new technologies running in these titles. For instance, we get a nice showing of path tracing for IO Interactive's 007 First Light and Remedy Entertainment's...
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  • Granblue Fantasy Released on Steam

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    • Published: 03-10-2026, 03:17 PM
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    Granblue Fantasy Released on Steam

    Just in time for the original's 12th anniversary.

    Fans of old-school style RPGs have reason to celebrate today, because just a few hours ago Granblue Fantasy was released on Steam. This is the "classic JRPG that first launched in Japan for mobile devices and web browsers in 2014." Apparently today's release on Steam also marks the first time that new players outside of Japan will be able to experience the game.

    The only bad news here is that you'll have to...
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  • The Necromancer's Tale Console Release Announced for 2026

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    • Published: 03-10-2026, 02:34 PM
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    The Necromancer's Tale Console Release Announced for 2026

    This one already rose from the dead on PC.

    Silver Lining Interactive announced today that they are partnering with Psychic Software to release the gothic-RPG, The Necromancer's Tale, to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 in 2026. You can presently add the game to your wishlist on PlayStation and Xbox, but the Switch 2 listing isn't up quite yet.

    The Necromancer's Tale was already released on PC via Steam in July 2025. It's also currently on sale through Steam...
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  • GreedFall: The Dying World 1.0 Release is Now Available

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    • Published: 03-10-2026, 01:18 PM
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    GreedFall: The Dying World 1.0 Release is Now Available

    Are you a bad enough dude (or dudette) to rescue yourself?

    GreedFall: The Dying World is now officially available on Steam and for those Deluxe Edition owners on consoles. Non-Deluxe Edition owners on consoles will have to wait just two more days for GreedFall: The Dying World to be made available. Though available in Early Access on Steam for a little while now, today marks the big 1.0 release of the game. Spiders and NACON have made several changes and additions throughout the...
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  • Valve Sued by Performing Right Society for Allegedly Using Musical Works Without Permission

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-10-2026, 12:35 AM
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    Valve Sued by Performing Right Society for Allegedly Using Musical Works Without Permission

    The total number of high-profile lawsuits against Valve in 2026 is up to four.

    Valve's legal team is surely earning their paychecks these days. In late February, Valve was sued by New York with allegations that their loot box mechanics promoted illegal gambling and could get children addicted to gambling. Just earlier today, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Valve in Washington state that claims Valve has been "knowingly operating unlawful gambling through its loot box...
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  • SiN: Reloaded Coming in 2026 by Nightdive

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    • Published: 03-09-2026, 09:04 PM
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    SiN: Reloaded Coming in 2026 by Nightdive

    The remaster arrives this year.

    Nightdive Studios announce that SiN: Reloaded, a remaster of the 1998 cult classic FPS, will release in 2026 for PC and consoles. This release will include enhanced remastered visuals, modernized control schemes, and the Wages of SiN extra missions pack.

    In SiN: Reloaded, you play as Colonel John R. Blade, a security consultant tasked with going up against Dr. Elexis Sinclaire. Sinclaire is the CEO of SinTEK Industries, a company that...
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  • Another Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Valve Over Loot Box 'Gambling'

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    • Published: 03-09-2026, 07:39 PM
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    Another Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Valve Over Loot Box 'Gambling'

    Valve is accused of running an illegal gambling operation.

    On Monday, March 9, 2026, a lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Valve. The lawsuit says that Valve has been knowingly operating an illegal gambling operation through their loot box system integrated that has been integrated into several titles available through Steam.

    This is a class-action lawsuit led by the Hagens Berman firm. Steve Berman, founder and...
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  • Childish Gambino to Play Yoshi as Nintendo Drops New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer

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    • Published: 03-09-2026, 05:56 PM
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    Childish Gambino to Play Yoshi as Nintendo Drops New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer

    Will Chris Pratt leap off of Donald Glover in order to reach a flag pole?

    During today's new Nintendo Direct dedicated to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we were treated to a new trailer for the film as well as announcements for several new cast members. Some of those announcements include Donald Glover (aka: Childish Gambino) taking on the role of Yoshi, Luis Guzmán as Wart, and Issa Rae as Honey Hive Galaxy's Honey Queen.

    Donald Glover is an actor, comedian, musician,...
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  • Tower Defense Fest is Live on Steam

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    • Published: 03-09-2026, 01:51 PM
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    Tower Defense Fest is Live on Steam

    Protect your bases at all costs.

    A new Fest has kicked off on Steam today and it's all about the Tower Defense genre. The aptly named Steam Tower Defense Fest is live from now through to March 16 at 10 AM PT. You can find big discounts on games that include some Tower Defense elements and games that are fully dedicated to the genre.

    Interestingly, I saw word yesterday that Defense Grid 2 had new downloadable content released. Defense Grid 2 came out on September 23,...
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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%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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