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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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  • The Computer Video Games Now on Online Casinos

    The Computer Video Games Now on Online Casinos


    Every online sector, including online casino games, progresses as digitalization advances.

    In just a few years, the number of games available online has nearly doubled, and anyone can play them from anywhere on the planet. You may now double your prize tenfold with an internet-enabled device, a working internet connection, and a few coins to play with.

    These online casino games are designed to be as realistic as possible. Others are inspired by the types of video...
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  • First Episode of Halo TV Series is Free on YouTube for a Week

    First Episode of Halo TV Series is Free on YouTube for a Week

    No Paramount+ subscription required but act fast.

    Paramount+ just released the first episode of the Halo TV series for free on YouTube. This freebie will be yours to watch for a limited time before being removed on April 7. Oh, you also have to be in a region where Paramount+ is available in order to watch it on YouTube.

    I'm simply going to link to the first episode of Halo on YouTube, because embedding it is probably a crapshoot given YouTube's age restrictions and the...
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  • The Witcher Cookbook Announced

    The Witcher Cookbook Announced

    This is a real thing.

    Yesterday, CD Projekt Red took to Twitter to announce that they have partnered with Anita Sarna and Karolina Krupecka of @WitcherKitchen and @NerdsKitchen to create The Witcher Cookbook. This is a very real thing that is being sold for very real money at a bunch of very real retailers.

    The Witcher Cookbook says that it is "an official guide to the food of the Continent." It features 80 recipes that are inspired by the games and is slated...
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  • Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.1 Trailer and Details

    Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.1 Trailer and Details

    Plus, PvP gear inspired by the GARO TV show will return.

    Square Enix announces that the release date for Patch 6.1 for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker will be out on April 12. New content, called "Newfound Adventure" will be added with this patch. We've got ourselves a new trailer, some general update notes, and more.

    This new patch will also be the first implementation of a new Duty Support System for A Realm Reborn content. This new system will allow for all 4-player...
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  • Twitch Disables Paid Channel Boosts Due to Pornography

    Twitch Disables Paid Channel Boosts Due to Pornography

    Twitch being horny on main.

    Late last year, Twitch began to test a system that would allow viewers to pay real money to boost a streamer's channel to Twitch's main page. This would perhaps give the streamer some added exposure and help their channel grow. It was also obviously an easy way for Twitch (ie: Amazon) to pull in even more money.

    Today, that grand experiment came to a predictable end. Viewers were using this boost feature to push channels to the main page of...
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  • Capcom Increasing Employee Salaries by 30%

    Capcom Increasing Employee Salaries by 30%

    Capcom joins Bandai Namco in increasing employee salaries.

    Capcom says that they are raising the average salary for their employees by 30%. The studio says they are adding new bonuses for employees based on the company's overall business performance. In a somewhat related story, Capcom is also creating a new Chief Human Resources Officer role.

    Capcom's latest investor relations statement says that the pay raise and new initiatives are to help retain their talent as well...
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  • Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Reportedly Coming Soon

    Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Reportedly Coming Soon

    Have up to five accounts on one subscription.

    According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft may soon be adding an often-requested Family Plan to Xbox Game Pass.

    There have been family plans available to those using just Xbox Live Gold for several years now. However, it was curiously missing from Game Pass subscriptions. Game Pass only allowed for one account per subscription and that was it.

    With this proposed Family Plan option, you will be able to...
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  • E3 2022 is Fully Cancelled

    E3 2022 is Fully Cancelled

    Oh no, what will we ever do?

    The in-person event for E3 was already cancelled a while back for 2022. The potential was still lingering in the air that a digital event would be held again, as it was in 2021. Thankfully, someone opened up a window and that lingering rumor finally dissipated.

    E3 2022 is cancelled in every regard. There is no in-person event. There is no digital event. It's done. It's gone. It's outta here. Goodbye, E3.

    The news about E3 2022's...
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  • Xbox Games with Gold and PlayStation Plus Freebies for April 2022

    Xbox Games with Gold and PlayStation Plus Freebies for April 2022

    These are the free games coming with your console subscriptions.

    Both Microsoft and Sony revealed the free games that are coming included in your ongoing subscriptions to both Xbox Live Gold (and Game Pass Ultimate) and PlayStation Plus for April 2022.

    Both platforms are offering up vastly different freebies this month. I'd personally say that the real standout here is Slay the Spire, which will be included in your PlayStation Plus subscription. It's a unique blend of...
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  • Xbox Backtracks on Sharing Media to Twitter Removal

    Xbox Backtracks on Sharing Media to Twitter Removal

    The complaints have been heard.

    Some weeks back, newer Insider builds for the Xbox consoles removed the ability to share screenshots and clips directly to Twitter. The only way you would be able to post to Twitter, would have been to first upload the screenshots to the Xbox app on your phone and then send out the Tweets from that.

    Why was this feature removed in the first place? It's not really clear. All that was clear was that users were not happy about this change....
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  • $18 Million Activision Blizzard Settlement Approved by US Judge

    $18 Million Activision Blizzard Settlement Approved by US Judge

    A drop in the bucket for the developer/publisher.

    One of the several sexual harassment lawsuits levied against Activision Blizzard has been settled. A US judge approved an $18 million (USD) settlement between Activision Blizzard and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

    Like many of the other lawsuits against the company, this one included several counts of sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, issues with how the company handled pregnancies, and retaliation...
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  • Intel Provides First Look at Arc A-Series Desktop GPU

    Intel Provides First Look at Arc A-Series Desktop GPU

    The cards will begin releasing this summer.

    Intel has finally shown off what its discreet line of Arc A-series desktop graphics cards should look like. The company revealed the design alongside word that the first mobile devices with Arc GPUs were starting to be released today.

    Intel confirmed that there would be a limited-edition Intel Arc GPU coming this summer. Though not stated, it is expected that these "limited-edition" cards will be akin to the "Founders...
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  • The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Release Date Set for April

    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Release Date Set for April

    You may or may not have a choice to make, Stanley.

    The original release of The Stanley Parable took place about 9 years ago now. An expanded, revamped, remastered, updated, upgraded version of the game has been in the works for quite some time now. Today, a release date has finally been set for The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe and that date is April 27, 2022.

    If you have not yet played The Stanley Parable yet, you are in for a treat. You play as Stanley in this first-person...
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  • Epic is Again Being Sued Over a Fortnite Dance Emote

    Epic is Again Being Sued Over a Fortnite Dance Emote

    This isn't the first time and probably won't be the last time.

    Once again, Epic Games is being sued over a dance emote used in their popular battle royale game, Fortnite. YouTuber and choreographer Kyle Hanagami filed a lawsuit against Epic Games that says they copied one of his dance moves without authorization.

    Hanagami says that the "It's Complicated" dance emote in Fortnite copied one of his own choreographed moves. A move, he says, that he owns the copyright...
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  • Death Stranding Director's Cut is Now Available on PC

    Death Stranding Director's Cut is Now Available on PC

    Go West, young man, go West.

    The PC release of Death Stranding Director's Cut was released just a short time ago today on Steam and the Epic Games Store. You can either purchase a $9.99 (USD) upgrade if you already own the base game, or plunk down $39.99 for the whole shebang if you don't yet already own the game.

    This is said to be "Hideo Kojima's definitive vision of his critically-acclaimed and genre-defying epic." The game was developed by Kojima Productions...
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    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...
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