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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...
Keep Terrifying Creatures Fed via Deck Building in Hungry Horrors
No combat. Scary creatures. Serve up a delicious hand.
A card-based adventure game that is inspired by British and Irish folklore, Hungry Horrors, is now available in Steam Early Access.
You will try to keep a bunch of terrifying creatures well fed by creating traditional regional dishes. There will be no combat in this game, just building up card decks of delicious (to monsters at least) food. Each card played is a meal served to the approaching monsters. Be sure it's...
An Early Access release for Earth of Oryn is now live through Steam. This is a new medieval kingdom builder that is "centered on meaningful decision-making and long-term strategy."
Like most city builders, you will have total control over pretty much everything. You will have to manage resources, plan expansion, and turn your kingdom into a thriving realm. Today's Early Access release includes a limited-time 10% discount for those...
Life is Strange: Reunion is confirmed for a March 26, 2026 release on Xbox Series X|S and PC, though I have to assume it will at least also release on PlayStation 5. As I was writing this article,...
Two Minutes of Cancelled 'Project Blackbird' Surfaces Online
Microsoft taketh and they taketh some more.
Roughly two minutes of in-engine footage for the cancelled "Project Blackbird" from ZeniMax Online Studios has made its way online. The footage was shared by leaker eXtas1s and verified by another leaker, Tom Henderson, as the real deal.
This footage was used internally within ZeniMax to showcase the game's lighting within Unreal Engine 4. The footage can be seen below by way of a Streamable embed. Should the embed no longer show up bel...
Ball x Pit to Receive First Major Free Update on January 26
A kingly update.
The first major update for the hit game Ball x Pit will be released on January 26, 2026. This update will be chock-full of new content. The best part? This update will be completely free to all Ball x Pit players.
On the 26th the so-called Regal Update will release for Ball x Pit. This is the first of three planned major updates slated for the game. The other two major updates are currently scheduled for release in April and July.
Recap of All Things Marathon Ahead of March 5th Release
A new trailer, a reveal of the English language voice cast, pre-orders, and more.
Bungie once again shared today that Marathon will be out on March 5, 2026. The Destiny studio's upcoming extraction shooter is just about a month and a half away from its debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
In Marathon, players take control of bio-cybernetic Runners. They will scavenge through the remains of the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV while going up against hostile security forces, oth...
Teresa Palmer Set to Portray Sif in God of War Show
At the rate of one character reveal per day, we'll know the full cast by mid-March.
Hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement of Ryan Hurst playing Kratos in the Prime Video God of War show, comes word that Teresa Palmer will portray the character of Sif.
Teresa Palmer is perhaps best known for her work on the film Warm Bodies and the television show A Discovery of Witches. News of Palmer being hired for the God of War live-action television show was first shared...
ASUS and Nvidia Both Say that the RTX 5070 Ti Is Not Dead, At Least Not Yet
But doesn't a near total lack of supply effectively mean it's dead?
A report made just this week said that the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti and Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) were "end of life." Hardware Unboxed relayed information that they were given by AIB partners such as ASUS, saying that production on these GPUs were effectively done and that whatever is currently left on shelves is all that is left.
Ah, but now ASUS and Nvidia have both made public statements in response...
Capcom Shares a Deeper Look at Resident Evil Requiem and Special Collaborations
Collaborations are with Porsche and Hamilton for some reason?
A special Resident Evil Showcase has come and gone this evening. During the 12 minute showcase, Capcom shared new footage and details for Resident Evil Requiem, revealed collaborations with Porsche and watchmaker Hamilton, and announced a release on GeForce Now.
We will start with the reveal that you are most interested in: The collaborations between Resident Evil and a couple of very not-gaming focused companies:...
Worrying that the Recommended specs are only for 1080p at 60 FPS.
Update on January 15, 2026: IO Interactive just passed along an updated list of PC system requirements for 007: First Light. These updated system requirements correct several of the issues present in the original release (seen below). These issues including incorrect VRAM amounts, listing of hardware that just doesn't even exist, and apparently incorrect system RAM required.
Get ready to know "Winnie" in ways you really probably never wanted to. Winnie's Hole from Twice Different will invite players inside the body and mind of "Winnie."
Winnie's Hole is billed as a "genre-bending roguelite where infection is progression." You will explore Winnie's cells and guide his adventures from the inside as "you use tetromino shapes to spread a virus through his body." ...
Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Reaches 'End of Life' as Memory Shortage Worsens
One of the first notable GPU casualties from the memory shortage.
Hardware Unboxed, citing conversations they had with retailers and AIB partners, say that the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU is dead. These conversations were held following this month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Asus was very direct with their statements to Hardware Unboxed. The 5070 Ti has been placed into "end-of-life" status at Asus due to a near complete lack of supply. Asus has no plans...
Ryan Hurst Set to Portray Kratos in Live Action God of War Show
Hurst played Thor in God of War Ragnarok.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television jointly announced that they have found their Kratos for the upcoming Prime Video God of War live-action show.
The two studios announced that God of War Ragnarok actor, Ryan Hurst, will play Kratos in the television show. Hurst played Thor in 2022's God of War Ragnarok.
Additional details on this live-action adaptation of God of War are scarce. The only official information...
Rockstar Launches Premium Mod Marketplace with One Pack Going for $500
Maybe they should ask how paid mods worked out for Bethesda.
Rockstar Games just launched the Cfx Marketplace. This is a new digital storefront where Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 players can download multiplayer mods specific to FiveM and RedM.
Cfx Marketplace is officially described as a "curated digital storefront where talented FiveM/RedM creators can share and sell their work." While there are a selection of mods that can be freely downloaded...
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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