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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...
Big free and paid content update arriving in November.
Astroneer: Megatech DLC was just announced today. Slated for release in November on PC and consoles, this paid DLC will be released a free content update available to everyone.
Megatech is Astroneer's second paid DLC. Slated to be released at some point this November, Megatech will allow players to build massive Megastructure projects with a mix of old and new technologies. ...
Plus two other Indies announce delays due to Silksong.
The anticipated "roguelike nightmare slot machine game" called CloverPit, has been delayed. The delay pushes the game's release to September 26, 2025, and was done to avoid being consumed by the September 4th release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
CloverPit was originally expected to release on September 3rd, but the teams at Panik Arcade and Future Friends Games made the choice to delay after Silksong's release...
Acclaim says that there is big news coming soon and urges fans to "stay tuned." Their press release and accompanying video are quite light on information.
They say that people should "get ready for the next era of gaming" with "new worlds, bold ideas, and the next wave of unforgettable games."
We won't have too long to wait to see what this return of Acclaim entails. The video promises to deliver some...
EA Boasts Battlefield 6 was 'Biggest Beta in Battlefield History'
They talk about how it had the most players but don't actually give a number.
The two beta weekends for Battlefield 6 have come and gone, which means it's time for an infographic. Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios made one such infographic, providing a lot of fun little stats about things that happened over the past couple of weekends.
First up, they say that the recent beta (or betas) made this the biggest beta in Battlefield history. The infographic itself also...
Justin Truman Replaces Pete Parsons as Head of Bungie
Parsons was with Bungie since the days of Halo.
The CEO of Bungie, Pete Parsons, is leaving his position and the company after a 23 year run. Long-time Bungie staffer, Justin Truman, will take over for Parsons.
Parsons joined Bungie in 2002 and was the executive producer on Halo 2. He took over as the CEO at Bungie in 2016 after Harold Ryan left. Parsons led the charge in Bungie's split from Activision in 2019. In the years that followed, the studio had a number of highs...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date Set for September 4, 2025
Hope it meets everyone's inflated expectations.
After what must have felt like forever, Hollow Knight fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, will be released on September 4, 2025.
The release date was announced during a new two-minute long trailer from Team Cherry. The trailer not only included the release date but it also showed off new gameplay footage for the game. The trailer also shares that the game will feature graveyards,...
Stalker 2 Releasing on PlayStation 5 on November 20th
Will feature PS5 and Pro enhancements.
On November 20, 2025, exactly one year after its release on PC and Xbox, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will get a release on PlayStation 5. This release will feature various PS5 exclusive features, mainly for the DualSense and PlayStation 5 Pro.
All PlayStation 5 players of Stalker 2 will get DualSense features. These include adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, gyro aiming, Tempest 3D Audio, and use of the controller's speakers,...
Valve passed along word that the Steam TPS Fest begins August 25 at 10 AM PT. For those not in the know, TPS stands for third-person shooter. So it's a Fest for all games that are in the third-person shooter genre.
Oh...
Oh, damn it all. Valve had the same idea I did.
As part of their press release about this, Valve also made an Office Space reference, which I'm only now seeing as I write this up. Yeah,...
DirectX 12 Ultimate Update Aims to Address Game Stutters
Because Unreal Engine 5 still goes brrr----rrr-rr--rrrrr-rr----r.
Microsoft announced this week that they are working on a new update for DirectX 12 Ultimate that they hope will reduce load times and shader-related stuttering in games. They call it "advanced shader delivery" and they claim it "addresses one of the most frustrating challenges for PC gamers today." That being long load times and "disruptive stuttering during a game's first launch." ...
Yeah, it's on October 31st, same as every year. Oh, and there's a game too.
IllFonic and Gun Interactive announced a new Halloween game during gamescom. This game will feature both a single player story mode and asymmetrical multiplayer. It's aiming for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic, and Steam. It's very early in development right now.
Yes, you do play as Michael Myers, even in the single player component. It's billed as a "one-versus-many stealth horror experience." ...
Bubsy, the bobcat that Accolade tried really hard to turn into a mascot of sorts, is back. In what will technically be his 7th mainline outing (excluding Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection), Bubsy 4D will again be like Bubsy's most notorious outing, Bubsy 3D, and will be a 3D platformer.
Bubsy 4D is in development from Fabraz and will be published by Atari for the Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows. ...
Blizzard shared a reveal for World of Warcraft's second Worldsoul Saga, Midnight, at gamescom this week. This new expansion will explore the conflict between Light and Void that threatens to devour Azeroth.
Various editions are available for pre-order right now through Battle.net. ...
Konami shared a new trailer for Silent Hill f at gamescom this week. The new trailer focuses on the game's story, gameplay, and introduces the English voice-acting cast.
Silent Hill f is out on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic, Windows Store, and Steam. ...
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam w2as just announced today. This is a sequel to the 2021 tactical first-person multiplayer shooter, Hell Let Loose. Use teamwork, tactics, strategy, and communication to work together with your squad and team.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is out in 2026 for PlayStation, Xbox, Epic, and Steam.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam still seems to be a little ways away from release. The teams at Team17 and Expression...
Do Pro Gamers Really Need High-End Mousepads? A Look at Performance vs. Marketing
When you picture a pro gamer’s setup, you probably think of ultra-wide monitors, mechanical keyboards, and a mouse with more buttons than a cockpit. But in almost every esports arena photo, there’s one accessory that quietly makes the cut: the mousepad. Some are plain cloth mats, others are massive desk-sized surfaces with bright logos or RGB lighting.
It raises a real question: are high-end gaming mousepads truly necessary for peak performance, or are they just another piece of overhype...
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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