Valve has officially announced it is ending support for Steam on all 32-bit Windows operating systems. The change is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. In the announcement, Valve explained that this change is necessary because "core features in Steam rely on system drivers and other libraries that are not supported on 32-bit versions of Windows." According to Valve's data, this change will impact a very small portion of...
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Valve to End Steam Support for 32-Bit Windows in 2026
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Valve to End Steam Support for 32-Bit Windows in 2026
This will impact a very small amount of Steam users.
Valve has officially announced it is ending support for Steam on all 32-bit Windows operating systems. The change is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. In the announcement, Valve explained that this change is necessary because "core features in Steam rely on system drivers and other libraries that are not supported on 32-bit versions of Windows." According to Valve's data, this change will impact a very small portion of... -
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Nvidia to Invest $5B in Intel, Announce Partnership for New x86 RTX SoCs
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Nvidia to Invest $5B in Intel, Announce Partnership for New x86 RTX SoCs
The fate of Arc is now up in the air.
Tech giants Intel and Nvidia have announced a major strategic partnership to jointly create and release new products. As part of this new collaboration, Team Green (Nvidia) will make a significant $5 billion investment in Team Blue (Intel). In a joint statement, the companies revealed the partnership will span two key sectors: enterprise-class AI products and consumer PCs. While the AI developments will be significant for the data center, ... -
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World of Warcraft: Legion Remix Out October 7th
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World of Warcraft: Legion Remix Out October 7th
Do it all again, but with gusto.
On October 7th, Blizzard will release a limited time season event where you can once again play through the Legion expansion. This time, you can go fast.
World of Warcraft: Legion Remix will let you create a Timerunner character. You can play as one of the original 12 Legion classes and go through the entire Legion expansion at an accelerated pace from levels 10 to 80. Only this time, there will be some twists on the otherwise familiar:... -
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Gunnar Releases New Borderlands Mad Moxxi Glasses
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Gunnar Releases New Borderlands Mad Moxxi Glasses
These are steampunk Mad Moxxi themed.
Gunnar just announced and released their newest addition to their Borderlands Collection. The new specs take on a bit of a steampunk vibe and are inspired by the character Mad Moxxi, whom I believe has appeared in every Borderlands game to date.
These new Gunnar glasses retail starting at $99. They feature a stainless steel frame with a gold-tone finish. They also include mesh side shields that can be removed if you want. There are... -
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers First Deluxe Expansion Content Drop Released
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers First Deluxe Expansion Content Drop Released
The word "expansion" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here.
The first of the Deluxe Expansion content for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is now available. The content of this "expansion" is a bit light as far as "expansions" are concerned, consisting of just two new costumes and two new weapons.
There will be two additional costumes and two additional weapons coming in the next couple of updates this year.
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skate. Grinds Into Early Access
A new Skate 4 u.
Electronic Arts and development studio Full Circle just released skate. into Early Access today. This Early Access release is available pretty much everywhere, including Steam, Epic, the EA app, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Today's release is free-to-play and includes full cross-platform and cross-progression support. As this is an Early Access release, you can expect the game to "continue to evolve alongside the player community, with new content and... -
Diablo 4: Season of Infernal Chaos Revealed
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Diablo 4: Season of Infernal Chaos Revealed
Someone call Jack Garland.
Blizzard announced that Season 10 for Diablo 4 will be called Infernal Chaos and will arrive on September 23rd. In Season 10, "chaos consumes Sanctuary as the dreaded Bartuc, Lord of Chaos, emerges." Players will get to enjoy reworked Infernal Hordes, fight through Chaos Rifts, and utilize Chaos Perks. ... -
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Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition Released
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Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition Released
Releases alongside a huge quality-of-life update for the original game.
Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition is out today for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC through a variety of storefronts such as Steam and GOG. Today's release of Ultimate Edition comes alongside a huge quality-of-life update for all players across all platforms.
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch 2 Released in Europe
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch 2 Released in Europe
Can also work on Windows devices.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is now available throughout Europe. The latest from 8BitDo already released in North America, but now it's time for our friends across the pond to have a new option for their Nintendo Switch 2.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is compatible with the Switch, Switch 2, and Windows devices. The package include a Charging Dock, TMR (Tunnelling Magnetoresistance) joysticks, Hall-effect triggers,... -
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Pools Coming to PS5 and PlayStation VR2 in November, Demo Out Now
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Pools Coming to PS5 and PlayStation VR2 in November, Demo Out Now
Liminal splashes.
Pools, the liminal space game full of huge deserted swimming spaces is about to make a splash on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. The game from developer Tensori is slated for release on the PlayStation platforms on November 25, 2025. For those who want to try the game out ahead of that release, a demo is available right now through the PlayStation Store.
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Console-Only Crossplay Mode Confirmed for Battlefield 6
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Console-Only Crossplay Mode Confirmed for Battlefield 6
For those that don't want to go against PC players.
The Battlefield 6 teams at Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts say that there is a console-only crossplay mode in development. This mod will ensure that those who are playing Battlefield 6 on either PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will be able to play with and against each other without worrying about mingling with the PC players.
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Capcom's Switch 2 Lineup Includes Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Mega Man Star Force
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Capcom's Switch 2 Lineup Includes Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Mega Man Star Force
The Resident Evil Requiem announcement includes a new trailer.
Capcom shared a few announcements at this past week's Nintendo Direct. The company says that Resident Evil Requiem is coming to the Switch 2. It will actually be joined by Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil Village on February 27, 2026.
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Nintendo Delights the Three People That Loved Virtual Boy by Bringing it Back for the Switch 2
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Nintendo Delights the Three People That Loved Virtual Boy by Bringing it Back for the Switch 2
Pick your poison: A $100 plastic dock or $25 cardboard.
Nintendo made a huge announcement this past week during their latest Nintendo Direct: Virtual Boy games will be coming to the Switch 2 and original Switch. These titles will be available to play in all of their red and black (and only red and black) glory for those with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Launches February 5, 2026
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Launches February 5, 2026
Remake? Remaster? No, reimagined.
Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined will be released on February 5, 2026 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Square Enix says that this release has been "lovingly reimagined with a hand-crafted aesthetic that makes the game feel like a living storybook."
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Borderlands 4 is Now Available but Performance Issues Top the Headlines
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Borderlands 4 is Now Available but Performance Issues Top the Headlines
Yes, it's an Unreal Engine 5 game, how did you guess?
Borderlands 4 officially released today from 2K and Gearbox Software for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic, and Steam. Depending on where you live, the game actually came out yesterday at like noon, but we're just splitting hairs here.
No matter how you slice it, Borderlands 4 is officially out now and you can go and start hunting for vaults, finding tons of weapons, and shooting almost as many enemies.
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