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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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  • 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
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    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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  • Rainbow Six Siege Team Go on Strike to Protest Mass Layoffs and Forced Return to Office

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-29-2026, 06:20 PM
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    Rainbow Six Siege Team Go on Strike to Protest Mass Layoffs and Forced Return to Office

    The strike is expected to run until mid-July.

    Some team members working at Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege support studio Ubisoft Barcelona are going on strike through July to protest mass layoffs across all of Ubisoft's studios. The strike will seemingly only take place every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from June 30 through to July 17.

    Earlier in June, Ubisoft announced that they were letting go of roughly 380 people as part of their ongoing restructuring. The biggest...
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  • Meccha Chameleon Hits 10 Million Sales

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-29-2026, 04:37 PM
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    Meccha Chameleon Hits 10 Million Sales

    You're an artist and didn't know it!

    The multiplayer hide-and-seek phenomenon Meccha Chameleon has officially surpassed 10 million copies sold. The milestone was reached less than three weeks after the game’s June 10, 2026 launch on Steam, cementing it as the definitive viral breakout hit of the year.

    Meccha Chameleon was developed in just two months from two developers. The game places a team of hunters against a team of hiding "chameleons." These chameleons...
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  • Battlefield 6 Update 1.3.3.0 Makes Massive Adjustments to Weapon Recoil

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-26-2026, 06:57 PM
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    Battlefield 6 Update 1.3.3.0 Makes Massive Adjustments to Weapon Recoil

    Plus big changes to muzzle velocity, attachments, and more.

    Battlefield Studios outlined all of the planned changes for Game Update 1.3.3.0 for Battlefield 6. This update, expected to release on June 30, 2026 for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC includes a huge swath of changes, some new content, and even another free trial.

    Update 1.3.3.0 will give everyone a chance to engage with the new Wet Work Event. This "hunt-or-be-hunted" event can be experienced across both...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Surpasses 2 Million Sales

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-26-2026, 02:12 PM
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    Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Surpasses 2 Million Sales

    We need more good news stories.

    Owlcat Games is happy to announce today that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has surpassed 2 million copies sold across PC and consoles. This milestone was hit ahead of the game's physical release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 with the Voidfarer Edition. That release is slated for October 15th.

    Owlcat's CRPG was launched in 2023. Since then, the game has expanded with three pieces of downloadable content that integrate new content...
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  • Prices of XBOX Consoles Just Went Up By Another $100 to $150

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-25-2026, 01:37 PM
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    Prices of XBOX Consoles Just Went Up By Another $100 to $150

    And RIP the 2TB model.

    Everything continues to be on fire both literally and figuratively. Microsoft just announced that they are increasing the prices of their XBOX consoles by upwards of $150.

    The 512GB XBOX models are increasing by $100, while the 1TB models are increasing by $150. Additionally, all 2TB models are being discontinued. These price increases follow a separate batch of price increases in October 2025 when prices increased by $20 to $70 for XBOX hardware....
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  • Steam Summer Sale Begins

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-25-2026, 01:04 PM
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    Steam Summer Sale Begins

    Summer can go, the sale can stay.

    Valve says that the Steam Summer Sale is now live. This annual sale is live until July 9, 2026 at 10 AM PT. This gives you not one but two weeks of deep discounts on video games for your PC, your Mac, your Linux gaming rig, your Steam Deck, and maybe even your new Steam Machine (though that's just a Linux based PC anyway).

    Valve once again put a trailer together for this sale that will give you some "inspiration" on games you...
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  • Bungie Hit with Mass Layoffs

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-25-2026, 12:29 PM
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    Bungie Hit with Mass Layoffs

    Studio head Justin Truman also leaving.

    Mass layoffs have started at Bungie. These are the layoffs that employees at Bungie were made aware of almost exactly one month ago. These layoffs also come one month after Bungie announced that they were ending active development on Destiny 2, effectively bringing an end to the Destiny franchise.

    Bungie officially announced that a significant number of layoffs were now underway at the studio. ...
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  • Fortnite Announces 'Unvaulted' - A System to Purchase Outfits from Previous Battle Passes

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-24-2026, 07:38 PM
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    Fortnite Announces 'Unvaulted' - A System to Purchase Outfits from Previous Battle Passes

    People are mad.

    Epic Games just announced a new system for Fortnite players that will allow them to purchase a selection of skins that were previously locked behind older Battle Passes. These skins will appear within the Fortnite Item Shop starting on June 28.

    According to the announcement (xcancel link) for Unvaulted, the first set of items will be released as bundles. These bundles will include various Marvel outfits from Chapter 5 Season 4 such as Gwenpool, Captain...
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  • GTA 6 Starts at $80 with a $100 FOMO Edition and with No Physical Disc Release

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-24-2026, 02:41 PM
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    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...
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  • Diablo 4 - Season of Death Awakening and Free Warlock Trial Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-23-2026, 07:13 PM
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    Diablo 4 - Season of Death Awakening and Free Warlock Trial Announced

    It's Pandemonium!

    Blizzard announced what comes next after Mephisto's terror led to countless deaths. Season 14 for Diablo 4 is the very cheerful sounding "Season of Death Awakening." Maybe it's one of those ironic names and the next season will just be a really cheerful and upbeat one for the people of Sanctuary... Right? ...
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