During today's "State of Unreal" stream, CD Projekt Red had a moment to explain just why they have decided to use Unreal Engine 5 for their upcoming Witcher sequel. The decision was made a while back to develop this sequel, be it called The Witcher 4 or something else, using Unreal Engine 5 instead of their in-house REDengine 4. I bet you didn't see this move coming, but if you are a betting man (or woman) be sure to check out casino online....
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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CD Projekt Red Explains Their Decision to Use Unreal Ending 5 for The Witcher 4
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CD Projekt Red Explains Their Decision to Use Unreal Ending 5 for The Witcher 4
A big reason was stability.
During today's "State of Unreal" stream, CD Projekt Red had a moment to explain just why they have decided to use Unreal Engine 5 for their upcoming Witcher sequel. The decision was made a while back to develop this sequel, be it called The Witcher 4 or something else, using Unreal Engine 5 instead of their in-house REDengine 4. I bet you didn't see this move coming, but if you are a betting man (or woman) be sure to check out casino online.... -
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Top Games Still to Come Out in 2022
It's only early April but 2022 has already been a bang-up year for hot video game releases. Some of the biggest games like Dying Light 2 Stay Human, Gran Turismo 7, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Horizon Forbidden West, and an early game of the year contender with Elden Ring have already been released in these early months.
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Return to Monkey Island Announced from Original Creator
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Return to Monkey Island Announced from Original Creator
The new game will be a direct sequel to the first two games.
Return to Monkey Island was officially announced this week. It will be a sequel, due out in 2022, from the original writer and director of the series, Ron Gilbert.
Return to Monkey Island will be a direct follow-up to the first two games - The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. The new game will be published by Devolver Digital alongside a collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
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Epic and Xbox Raise $144 Million for Ukrainian Relief Efforts
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Epic and Xbox Raise $144 Million for Ukrainian Relief Efforts
The pair have raised a monumental amount of money to help the relief efforts in Ukraine.
On March 20, 2022, Epic Games announced that both they and Microsoft were teaming up to donate Fortnite proceeds to helping the humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. Epic Games committed to donating all Fortnite proceeds while Xbox was committing their net proceeds during this time.
The charity drive ran from the 20th through to April 3, 2022. The final tally of money raised was... -
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Elden Ring's Radahn Boss Gets Un-Nerfed in Latest Patch
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Elden Ring's Radahn Boss Gets Un-Nerfed in Latest Patch
A new update includes just one change but it's a big one for those who hate nerfs.
A small update was released earlier today for Elden Ring. This April 4 patch is available for all platforms that the game is currently available on. Though small in size, this patch has some big repercussions for players who have not yet defeated one of the game's main boss encounters.
Back when Elden Ring's patch 1.03 came out, it included a number of little adjustments to the game. Some... -
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The Computer Video Games Now on Online Casinos
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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
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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.
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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... -
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.1 Trailer and Details
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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.
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Twitch Disables Paid Channel Boosts Due to Pornography
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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%
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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.
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Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Reportedly Coming Soon
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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.
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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.
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Xbox Games with Gold and PlayStation Plus Freebies for April 2022
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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
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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.
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