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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...
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...
If you need a little recap of the stories from the first two games before Styx: Blades of Greed is released on February 19th, then keep on reading. Nacon and Cyanide Studio released a new narrative trailer that will fill in the blanks ahead of the new game's release.
Styx: Blades of Greed kicks off pretty shortly after the events of the second game. Styx has just destroyed the Amber factory of High Priestess Lyssril and departs...
Become a Docking Pro when Docked Launches this March
Yeah, I knew exactly what I was doing with that headline.
A new sim game is on the horizon. Get ready to tackle Docked, a realistic port simulation game. Docked is expected to launch on March 5, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic. Pre-purchase options are now live.
There will be a Standard and a Deluxe Edition of Docked. Pre-orders of either version will get the Premium Reach Stacker vehicle, which is "a sleek, modern upgrade that features...
Build a Rocket Boy Touts 'New Era' for MindsEye Following Latest Update
Polishing a turd.
A new update for MindsEye was released today from developer Build a Rocket Boy (or what's left of them). The studio says that they have taken player and media feedback and has released an update that they hope will start to address many of those concerns.
The big comeback apparently begins today with the release of a new update that Build a Rocket Boy claims is the "most significant post-launch update yet." This update allegedly achieves "the...
The Outer Worlds 2 Sold Below Expectations, Sequel Plans Squashed
Well, this is extremely disappointing to hear.
The Outer Worlds 2 did not seem to sell as well as either Obsidian or Xbox had hoped it would. The confirmation of the game failing to sell to expectations was confirmed in a Bloomberg interview with Obsidian. In fact, of the three titles Obsidian somehow managed to launch throughout 2025, sales of only one of them met internal expectations.
In 2025, Obsidian Entertainment released the fantasy-RPG Avowed, survival game Grounded...
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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