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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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  • $18 Million Activision Blizzard Settlement Approved by US Judge

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2022, 05:37 PM
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    $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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2022, 04:45 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2022, 03:45 PM
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    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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2022, 02:26 PM
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    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

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    • Published: 03-30-2022, 01:50 PM
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    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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  • Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed Until Spring 2023

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-29-2022, 07:20 PM
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    Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed Until Spring 2023

    Nintendo apologized to fans for the delay.

    Earlier today, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 was delayed until Spring 2023. A very vague release window of "2022" was provided last year by Nintendo, but we really haven't seen nor heard much about this sequel for quite some time.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 may not even be the game's final name. The decision to just make a full-fledged sequel to 2017's original The Legend...
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  • Call of Duty Player Caught Cheating... By Himself

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-29-2022, 04:59 PM
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    Call of Duty Player Caught Cheating... By Himself

    Hoisted by his own petard.

    A Call of Duty: Vanguard player was recently accused of cheating while competing in a recent unofficial paid tournament. The player and streamer, known as Kenji, tried to clear his name by pointing a webcam at his screen while streaming in order to try to prove he wasn't cheating.

    It backfired in the most spectacular fashion.

    This all went down in a 2v2 Search and Destroy match. Though Kenji and his teammate won the match, the results...
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  • Nvidia Launches RTX 3090 Ti at $2,000

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-29-2022, 04:16 PM
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    Nvidia Launches RTX 3090 Ti at $2,000

    The "world's fastest graphics card" and the most expensive, is now here.

    Nvidia officially launched their $1,999 (USD) GeForce RTX 3090 Ti today. The "world's fastest graphics card" was first announced back in January and was finally released today by Nvidia and partners like Asus, EVGA, Gigabyte, Zotac, and more. There will be a limited edition Founders Edition of the card available through Best Buy's online store.

    The power hungry GPU is a triple-slot...
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  • Fortnite's No Build Mode is Here to Stay

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-29-2022, 02:41 PM
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    Fortnite's No Build Mode is Here to Stay

    Epic Games has made the fan-favorite mode a permanent fixture in their battle royale game.

    Developer of Fortnite, Epic Games, recently added a limited-time mode to their battle royale megahit that removed all forms of building. The event lasted about 9 days, which gave fans and newcomers a taste of what the game would be like if you couldn't build any structures.

    It seemed to go over quite well with most everyone. People who were longtime fans of the game didn't seem to...
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  • Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Overhaul

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    • Published: 03-29-2022, 01:50 PM
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    Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Overhaul

    Three subscription tiers with varying degrees of perks.

    Following months of rumors, including a big one dropped just this past week, Sony did indeed announce a revamp to their PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now online services. The two services will now be combined, but you won't have to pay more than you already do if you don't want to.

    According to the announcement, made via Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan, the two services will now be combined...
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  • 5 Benefits of Mobile Gaming I Bet You Didn't Know!

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    • Published: 03-29-2022, 09:21 AM
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    5 Benefits of Mobile Gaming I Bet You Didn't Know!

    Millions of people play games on their phones or tablets on a regular basis. So you may have thought you knew everything there was to know about mobile gaming, but do you really? Are you sure you’re not missing some benefits that would help you get even more out of the experience?

    If you want to become part of the gaming era on mobile, keep reading! Here are five benefits of mobile gaming that everyone should be aware of in today’s fast-paced world!


    1. Improves...
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  • Kaspersky Now Considered a Risk to US National Security

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-28-2022, 06:52 PM
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    Kaspersky Now Considered a Risk to US National Security

    The Russian cybersecurity firm is now a potential threat to national security.

    The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just added the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to the list of companies you may want to keep an eye on. The FCC says that Kaspersky poses "unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."

    Kaspersky joins just a handful of companies and services that were...
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  • Bungie Files Lawsuit Against Those Responsible for Fraudulent YouTube Takedowns

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-28-2022, 05:45 PM
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    Bungie Files Lawsuit Against Those Responsible for Fraudulent YouTube Takedowns

    The Destiny developer has also voiced their disappointment with YouTube's lousy customer service.

    Bungie has filed a lawsuit against the people responsible for last week's "fraudulent" YouTube takedowns. The studio also very clear voiced their disappointment against YouTube's DMCA process as a part of the lawsuit against 10 John Doe defendants that were accused of issuing takedown notices against numerous Destiny 2 videos, including many that were officially uploaded by Bungie....
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  • Diablo Immortal Release Date on iOS is 'Just a Placeholder'

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-28-2022, 04:12 PM
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    Diablo Immortal Release Date on iOS is 'Just a Placeholder'

    There is still no official release date set for the mobile Diablo.

    Blizzard has clarified some details about the release date for their upcoming mobile game, Diablo Immortal. As it stands right now, the iOS version of the game lists a release date of June 30, but that is apparently just a placeholder.

    The company issued a statement to IGN about the release date situation. ...
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  • Lost Judgment Expands Today with The Kaito Files

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-28-2022, 03:03 PM
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    Lost Judgment Expands Today with The Kaito Files

    This four-chapter standalone story is now available on consoles.

    A brand new four-chapter story expansion for Lost Judgment is now available from Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. This new expansion is available for $29.99 (USD) on PlayStation and Xbox platforms. It is also included at no added cost for those that own the Ultimate Edition or the Season Pass for Lost Judgment.

    In this, you will play as Masaharu Kaito, the "muscle of the Yagami Detective Agency."...
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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%
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    I completed up to 10 games
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