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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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  • Social Deduction Fest Hits Steam Next Week

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-09-2026, 06:31 PM
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    Social Deduction Fest Hits Steam Next Week

    This Fest seems a little sus.

    The corpse of the Steam Summer Sale isn't even room temperature yet and Valve is already flying into my inbox to announce the next Steam Fest. The audacity of them.

    The Steam Social Deduction Fest will kick off on July 13 and run until July 16. This Fest offers a whopping three days where you will find, buy, and maybe even play games where the goal is to "sniff out imposters, determine friends from foes, and tame your paranoia as best...
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  • Obsidian Shifts to Fallout Development, Cancels Avowed Sequel Following Layoffs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-08-2026, 05:51 PM
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    Obsidian Shifts to Fallout Development, Cancels Avowed Sequel Following Layoffs

    Avowed sequel canceled.

    A new report from Bloomberg sheds more light on what is going on at Obsidian Entertainment in the wake of the mass layoffs that impacted all XBOX studios in some capacity this week. We know already that roughly 25% of Obsidian employees were laid off this week. Due to these extensive layoffs, several projects have been canceled.

    According to Bloomberg, one of the known cancelations at Obsidian was a sequel to 2025's Avowed. The report says that...
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  • Half of id Software Laid Off Including 'Most Coders' (Updated)

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-08-2026, 03:36 PM
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    Half of id Software Laid Off Including 'Most Coders' (Updated)

    Laid off a day before the new DLC released.

    Update as of July 8, 2026: According to updated reporting, the number of employees laid off from id Software has now hit at least 136.

    A WARN Notice filed in Texas confirms that 158 people were laid off from ZeniMax just within the state of Texas. The notice was sent to Gamedeveloper.com after a request was made by the Texas Workforce Commission.

    Of those 158 employees that were laid off, 136 come from id Software....
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  • The Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76 Teams Hit Hard by XBOX Layoffs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-07-2026, 07:09 PM
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    The Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76 Teams Hit Hard by XBOX Layoffs

    The MMO teams from ZeniMax and Bethesda were hit "particularly hard."

    Several Fallout developers have shared that they lost their jobs as part of yesterday's mass layoffs across all of XBOX. Many of those who shared word of their layoff were quest designers on Fallout 76. This includes the former leader writer for Fallout: London, Stephanie Zachariadis, who was hired by Bethesda Game Studios in 2021.

    Zachariadis says, "After five years, I was just laid...
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  • Roughly 25% of Obsidian Entertainment Impacted by Layoffs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-07-2026, 03:15 PM
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    Roughly 25% of Obsidian Entertainment Impacted by Layoffs

    No department was spared.

    One of the biggest workhorses for XBOX was Obsidian Entertainment. The studio somehow managed to release three titles in 2025 alone: Avowed, Grounded 2 (in Early Access), and The Outer Worlds 2. Yet even Obsidian was not spared from the recent layoffs across all of XBOX.

    According to sources speaking with Kotaku, somewhere between 60 and 70 employees were laid off. The layoffs include producers, artists, designers, programmers, QA testers, writers,...
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  • Squanch Games Opens Gear Shop

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-06-2026, 06:29 PM
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    Squanch Games Opens Gear Shop

    Give money and get goods in return.

    Squanch Games passed along word today that they have just opened the doors on their first and only Gear Shop. This new online store offers up a selection of items based on brands such as High on Life.

    The Squanch Games Gear Shop will not only feature several internally created items but also several items created by collaborations with outside artists, public figures, and more. It seems like "select items" will be produced...
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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

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-06-2026, 02:13 PM
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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...
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  • How Casino Game Themes Are Shaping Player Experience

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 07-06-2026, 04:53 AM

    How Casino Game Themes Are Shaping Player Experience

    Casino games have come a long way from simple reels, card tables and basic visuals. Today, themes play a major role in how players experience these games. They are no longer just decorative choices layered on top of gameplay. Instead, themes help define how a game feels, how it holds attention and why players keep coming back. This shift mirrors changes seen across the wider gaming industry. Players are used to rich visuals, story-driven experiences and strong creative direction. Casino games have ...
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  • Onimusha Release Date Moved Up a Bit

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-02-2026, 08:30 PM
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    Onimusha Release Date Moved Up a Bit

    Still a September release though.

    Capcom announced yesterday that the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword has moved up slightly. Instead of coming out on September 25, Onimusha will instead release on September 4, 2026. Capcom gave itself a little more distance between its new title, Grand Theft Auto 6, and the pre-GTA launch traffic jam other studios have set up to also avoid releasing near Grand Theft Auto 6.

    Pre-orders for Onimusha: Way of the Sword are already...
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  • Store Suspends Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Because the Players Were Too Stinky

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2026, 07:55 PM
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    Store Suspends Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Because the Players Were Too Stinky

    Uh oh, stinky!

    Chronos Games & Gifts is done dealing with smelly and dirty Yu-Gi-Oh players. The independently owned tabletop game store in Beaverton, Oregon, has suspended Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments for a week after they received "multiple bad reviews" and complaints due to the poor hygiene of tournament participants.

    The week-long suspension of Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments was announced through its public Discord server. The full statement from Chronos Games &...
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  • Diablo 4 Season of Death Awakening is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2026, 06:04 PM
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    Diablo 4 Season of Death Awakening is Live

    Evil never takes a day off.

    Season 14 for Diablo 4 is now live. This season, dubbed Season of Death Awakening, brings back the realm of Pandemonium. Those of you familiar with Diablo 3 may recognize this as the same realm where the Angel of Death, Malthael, was defeated. Season 14 for Diablo 4 focuses on a new questline centered around the emergence of Death itself within the realm of Pandemonium.

    Also live right now is a free trial for Diablo 4's newest class: Warlock....
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  • PlayStation is Killing Physical Game Discs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-01-2026, 02:31 PM
    • 5 comments

    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."...
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  • Arkane May be Shuttered by Microsoft

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-30-2026, 07:01 PM
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    Arkane May be Shuttered by Microsoft

    And obviously the Blade game might get canceled.

    Arkane Studios joins four other XBOX owned studios that are being put on the chopping block. According to "sources familiar with Microsoft's plans" talking to The Verge, Microsoft is "currently weighing closing at least five studios, including the developers behind Marvel's Blade."

    Those sources tell The Verge that Microsoft has plans to cancel Blade as part of their monumental cost cutting measures...
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  • Turok: Origins New Gameplay

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-30-2026, 05:54 PM
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    Turok: Origins New Gameplay

    Life finds a way.

    A new gameplay trailer is out today for Turok: Origins courtesy of Saber Interactive and Universal Products & Experiences. Man, that's still such a catchy and simple studio name that just rolls off the tongue right there.

    Turok: Origins is coming this fall to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. This one is billed as a "fast-paced, sci-fi shooter" that "breathes new life into the legendary franchise." It sports a...
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  • Secretlab Returns as the Official Gaming Chair for the Esports World Cup 2026

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-29-2026, 07:44 PM
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    Secretlab Returns as the Official Gaming Chair for the Esports World Cup 2026

    Support your ass even when your support is ass.

    Secretlab is once again partnering with the Esports Foundation (EF). This partnership will see Secretlab return as the "Official Gaming Chair Partner" for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC). This will be the third year in a row where Secretlab will bring their line of ergonomic gaming chairs to 25 gaming tournaments set in Paris, France this summer.

    Specifically, Secretlab will outfit the competition stages with...
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