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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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  • Raven Software QA Vote in Favor of Unionization

    Raven Software QA Vote in Favor of Unionization

    Activision Blizzard under fire over anti-union threats.

    Quality assurance employees at Raven Software just voted in favor of unionization with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The final vote ended up being 19 for joining with three against.

    The vote count was announced today during a new webcast meeting. Out of 28 employees that were eligible to vote, 24 votes were submitted. Two votes were challenged and were deemed invalid. Of the remaining eligible votes,...
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  • Jesus Christ Responds to Crucifixion with Vengeance in I, The Inquisitor

    Jesus Christ Responds to Crucifixion with Vengeance in I, The Inquisitor

    Jesus is back and he's pissed.

    Development studio The Dust just announced I, The Inquisitor. This new game currently in development is an action-adventure story-driven game based on a book series by author Jacek Piekara. In this book series, Jesus of Nazareth didn't take too kindly to being crucified, responding not with forgiveness but with rage.

    In the centuries that follow, His followers vow to carry out Biblical justice against those that have committed crimes and...
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  • Embracer Looking at Sequels and More for Deus Ex and Tomb Raider

    Embracer Looking at Sequels and More for Deus Ex and Tomb Raider

    Sequels, remakes, remasters, and spin-offs are all possibilities for these IPs.

    Embracer Group is already looking forward to "sequels, remakes, remasters, and spin-offs" for their newly obtained IPs. In early May, Embracer Group acquired Eidos-Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Montreal, and several former Square Enix IPs such as Deus Ex and Tomb Raider.

    This week, Embracer shared their latest financial results (PDF), during which they say that they are...
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  • Dota 2 Pro Allegedly Cut from Team Because His Mother was in the Final Stages of Cancer

    ninjaboogie says he was cut from Team SMG because he chose to spend time with his mother as she was in the final stages of cancer.

    Professional Dota 2 player, Michael "ninjaboogie" Ross, says that he was cut from Team SMG as a result of his decision to spend time with his mother in "her last days."

    According to statements released by Ross on Twitter, he chose to spend time with his mother before she passed. His mother had been battling stage four cancer....
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  • Norman Reedus Apparently Outs Death Stranding Sequel

    Norman Reedus Apparently Outs Death Stranding Sequel

    Oops.

    Norman Reedus is a fairly well-known actor with credits that include The Walking Dead, The Boondock Saints, and even Blade 2. He is also known amongst the gaming community for playing the main character, Sam Bridges, in Death Stranding. While he isn't busy acting, he's busy conducting interviews, and this is where today's story picks up.

    In a new interview with Leo Edit, Reedus seemingly confirmed that a sequel to Death Stranding is in development. He flatly says,...
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  • Over 18 Minutes of Fallout London Gameplay

    Over 18 Minutes of Fallout London Gameplay

    This community created mod rivals some DLC in size and scope.

    Last year, a community made mod for Fallout 4 was revealed to the world. It is called Fallout London and is a mod that would looks to rival the size of many official expansions. It brings the post-apocalypse to England in the year 2237.

    We haven't seen nor heard much about this mod for about a year now. Today, the team released over 18 minutes of gameplay footage, which can be found below. The footage includes...
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  • Borderlands 3 is Free on Epic Games Store

    Borderlands 3 is Free on Epic Games Store

    Not the best Borderlands, but free is hard to pass up.

    Borderlands 3 launched back in 2019 and if you have been waiting to pick it up for whatever reason, your time has come. For the next week, you can pick up Borderlands 3 for free from the Epic Games Store.

    It's only the base game that is available for free, but that's still a lot of game there without the Season Pass content. You have just one week, until May 26, to add Borderlands 3 to your library for free. Once you...
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  • Bungie is Giving Destiny 2 Players More Space for Their Stuff

    Bungie is Giving Destiny 2 Players More Space for Their Stuff

    Behold! My Stuff!

    Bungie is doing the unthinkable, and no, this time I'm not talking about standing up to their new bosses. Bungie laid out some new changes coming to Destiny 2 next week by way of their latest This Week at Bungie blog.

    Sure, there will be some new power caps arriving next week with the launch of the new Season, but that isn't the biggest change coming. Bungie says that they are increasing player Vault space by 100 slots, moving it from 500 slots up to...
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  • Steam Racing Fest Set for May 23

    Steam Racing Fest Set for May 23

    A week to indulge your need for speed.

    Next Monday, the 23rd of May, Valve will kick off a week of sales, demos, and trivia on all things racing. That's right, a new themed Steam Fest is upon us! This time it is the Steam Racing Fest and focuses on all things racing related.

    This event, which runs from May 23 through May 30 will feature discounts, demos, and trivia. I have to assume that a fair number of "traditional" racing titles included in this along with...
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  • The PC Gaming Show Airs on June 12

    The PC Gaming Show Airs on June 12

    Is set to feature a look at over 45 games.

    The PC Gaming Show returns for 2022 with the showcase that shines a light at new and upcoming PC games and hardware set to air on June 12 at 12:30PM (PT). This year's show will be broadcast on both Twitch and YouTube.

    As always, the show will feature a mix of brand-new announcements, new trailers, and interviews with developers from all around the world.

    Sean "Day[9]" Plott returns once again to serve as...
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  • New Video Slots To Try This Summer

    New Video Slots To Try This Summer

    This summer will see the release of a series of high-quality video slots set to take the industry by storm. If you are a fan of high-risk gambling, feature-packed gameplay and top production values then we recommend that you have a browse through these and take a spin on one that takes your fancy.


    Forge of Gems by Play n Go

    Sweden’s Play n Go are a highly respected gambling game developer with decades of experience behind them so it’s no surprise that...
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  • The Lord of the Rings Video Games

    The Lord of the Rings Video Games

    Probably the most popular fantasy story in the world is Lord of the Rings. That was reason enough to bring corresponding video games onto the market. However, not all of them were really convincing. But the ones that really became the winners will be presented here in the sequel. Besides the video games, there are also slots to try, which certainly bring a lot of fun when it comes to the Lord of the Rings. Meanwhile, more than 60 years have passed since the Lord of the Rings series of novels was...
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Related Announcements Said to be Coming in June

    Final Fantasy 7 Related Announcements Said to be Coming in June

    Perhaps an announcement on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 is in store?

    Tetsuya Nomura, game director for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, says that Square Enix will be making various announcements throughout the month of June in honor of the 25th anniversary of the original game's release.

    Nomura's statements come from a recent livestream for the Final Fantasy 7 spin-off, The First Soldier. RPGSite was watching when the announcement was made and has kindly transcribed what Normua...
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  • Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Sales Exceeded Take-Two's Expectations

    Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Sales Exceeded Take-Two's Expectations

    More from Tiny Tina may be coming in the future.

    During their latest earnings call, Take-Two says that Tiny Tina's Wonderlands exceeded their sales expectations. Though a specific figure for sales figures weren't provided, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that this Borderlands spin-off is "viewed as the best new franchise launch from 2K in several years."

    It is quite interesting to see this spin-off referred to as a "new franchise." Zelnick says that...
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  • Greedfall 2: The Dying World Announced, Arriving in 2024

    Greedfall 2: The Dying World Announced, Arriving in 2024

    This new RPG will serve as a prequel to the first game.

    In 2019, a rather solid action-RPG called Greedfall was released. The game must have resonated well with fans because Spiders and Focus Home just announced Greedfall 2: The Dying World today. This new title will actually be a prequel to the first game, taking place three years before the events in the original game.

    Though a relatively "niche" title, Greedfall went on to sell at least a million copies within...
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    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...
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