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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
Former EA Exec is Now the CEO of Remedy Entertainment
The new guy brings over 20 years of experience to the table.
In October 2025, Remedy Entertainment announced that the then-CEO, Tero Virtala, was stepping down from the position after nearly a decade at the company. In his place, Remedy co-founder Markus Mäki stepped in as an interim CEO until a permanent replacement was found. Well, a permanent replacement has now been found.
Starting March 1, 2026, Jean-Charles Gaudechon will take over as Remedy's new CEO. Gaudechon...
PlayStation State of Play Scheduled for February 12th
One more hour of reveals and news for PlayStation.
Sony announced that they will host a big PlayStation State of Play stream this week. There will be over an hour of new news and reveals, including some from some titles from PlayStation Studios.
The State of Play will air on February 12, 2026 at 2 PM PT (5 PM ET) through both YouTube and Twitch. In addition to learning more about some of the first-party offerings, this State of Play will also include a look at some major...
More God of War TV Show Cast Reveals - Atreus and Others
The announcement is anything but low-key.
Another casing confirmation was just made today for the upcoming God of War television show. Amazon and Sony announced that Callum Vinson will portray Atreus, the son of Kratos and Faye, in the upcoming Prime Video television series.
Vinson will join up with Ryan Hurst's Kratos in the Norse mythology focused series whenever it is that this series ends up getting released. Vinson is already no stranger to acting. He recently just...
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Celebrates the Lunar New Year with a Big Discount
Save 30% on all platforms.
Beginning on February 10th, you will be able to pick up the action-RPG, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, at a pretty sizable 30% discount across all major platforms. This limited time sale is being done as part of a Lunar New Year celebration.
The exact range of dates for discounts will vary by platform. You'll have to hit up the storefronts on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic to get the exact timing on when this sale will end. Despite the sale...
Discord to Require Everyone Submit a Face Scan or ID for Full Access Starting in March
This will be a global mandate for everyone.
On Monday, Discord announced that they will soon set all user accounts to be a "teen-appropriate" experience. The only way to demonstrate that the user is an adult that can access age-restricted servers and channels will be to submit a scan of their face or photo ID.
In March, Discord will begin rolling out a global age verification process. By default, all users will be set to a "teen-appropriate" experience...
Because sometimes working together just doesn't cut it anymore.
The Steam Typing Fest is still very much alive and well (until the 9th) but that hasn't stopped the folks at Valve from letting us know about the next Steam Fest: Steam PvP Fest.
The Steam PvP Fest will begin literally the same minute that the Steam Typing Fest comes to an end. From February 9 at 10 AM PT until February 16 at 10 AM PT, you will be able to score big savings, big demos, big bragging rights...
Larian Not Involved in Upcoming Baldur's Gate HBO Series
Will continue the story after the events of Baldur's Gate 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 was a massive hit for developer Larian Studios. The game won countless Game of the Year awards and still manages to easily pull in over 50,000 players daily even though the game came out in August 2023. It should really come as no surprise that Baldur's Gate is getting a TV show adaptation, joining with several other popular games that are being turned into shows or films over the past few years.
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This week, Blizzard announced that the "2" from Overwatch 2 is going the way of the dodo. As it enters into a "new, story-driven era" Overwatch 2 will officially just be known as Overwatch. This new era for the game will encompass a fresh year-long narrative, 10 new Heroes, three new maps, and other significant changes to the core game.
The reveal came this week during a special Overwatch Spotlight stream. The first...
Marathon is a groundbreaking first-person shooter game that has captivated players with its rich storyline and innovative gameplay. Set in a futuristic universe, it challenges players to explore, strategize, and survive against alien forces. Understanding the game's mechanics and narrative depth is key to appreciating its lasting impact on the gaming world.
Marathon, developed by Bungie, is a classic first-person shooter that has left a significant mark on the gaming industry. Relea...
Report Says Nvidia to Delay Releasing a New Graphics Card in 2026
No RTX 5080 Super. No 6090. Nada.
If recent reports are to be believed, Nvidia will not release any new graphics card SKUs throughout the entirety of 2026. According to a report from The Information (paywalled site, info relayed via Insider-Gaming), Nvidia has either delayed indefinitely or completely axed all plans to release any sort of "Super" refresh for their RTX 50-series. Apparently Nvidia management decided to not release new cards in December 2025 as initially...
The Next Horizon Game is a Co-op Action Game for PlayStation 5 and PC
Horizon: Nightreign?
Guerrilla Games just revealed the first ever look at Horizon Hunters Gathering, an upcoming cooperative action game for PlayStation 5 and PC. This game will see groups of three teaming up take on all sorts of mechanical foes.
According to Guerrilla, the core foundation of Horizon Hunters Gathering focuses on "challenging and replayable hunts." There were two game modes revealed today: Machine Incursions and Cauldron Descent.
Fallout 3 Remaster Still in Development as Xbox Readies Forza, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War for 2026
Plus a big Starfield update is coming.
According to reporting from The Verge, Xbox is looking to have a rather big year in 2026. Citing confidential sources, The Verge says that the Xbox division at Microsoft will release a new Forza game, a new Halo, a new Fable, and a new Gears of War title this year.
Of course, all of these were already known to be coming. Forza Horizon 6 will be the first of these four to be released, with a release date set for May 19th.
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A "bold remake" of 2000's Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, and the Microsoft Store on Windows. It's simply called Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and it makes use of a stunning hand-crafted 3D art style to bring the classic story to life for modern audiences.
In Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, players will experience the story of a young...
GreedFall: The Dying World - New Trailer and Pre-orders Open
The Deluxe Edition will get 48-hours of advanced access.
A quick one-two punch of GreedFall: The Dying World news to share today. First up, pre-orders for this upcoming narrative, fantasy RPG. The game is already somewhat available on Steam as an Early Access release, but you can now pre-order on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as well. This will let you purchase the game and get pre-order bonuses ahead of the game's March 10, 2026 release.
Development studio Poor Locke announced a February 12th release date for Crimson Capes. Today's press release crams in as many buzz-words as possible. We've got "Soulslike" first and foremost with games like Blasphemous and The Witcher thrown in as well. It's a real hodgepodge of words and I'm going to share all of them with you.
According to today's press release, "Crimson Capes is a sword-and-sorcery action adventure that reimagines...
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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