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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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  • Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Collection Now Available

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    • Published: 06-23-2026, 05:29 PM
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    Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Collection Now Available

    No games included.

    Sega released some new merch today for the 35th anniversary celebration of Sonic the Hedgehog. The aptly named Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Collection includes a variety of themed gear that true Sonic aficionados will love. Honestly, a lot of these items look awesome, especially that plush there.

    Sega offers up a 12" statue of Sonic in the Green Hill Zone, a varsity jacket, some shirts, a hat, a plush, crossbody bag, mug, and more.
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  • Frostpunk 2 Breach of Trust Expansion Released

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    • Published: 06-23-2026, 03:06 PM
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    Frostpunk 2 Breach of Trust Expansion Released

    Get ready to make even more difficult choices.

    More Frostpunk 2 is now available for those who enjoy both city building and making difficult decisions that will impact the lives of countless people already struggling to survive. Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is a new expansion available today for Steam, GOG, Epic, PlayStation, and XBOX.

    Breach of Trust offers a brand-new scenario that will task players will leaving New Edinburgh through catastrophe. This scenario is being...
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  • Sea of Thieves Live-Action Film in the Works, New Gears of War Movie Details Also Shared

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    • Published: 06-22-2026, 09:28 PM
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    Sea of Thieves Live-Action Film in the Works, New Gears of War Movie Details Also Shared

    If they can turn Battleship into a movie, they can turn anything into a movie.

    Entertainment Weekly released a very lengthy write-up about basically all things XBOX today. The feature talks about the recent XBOX Games Showcase, the new leadership at XBOX, and then dives straight into how XBOX is continuing to expand into Hollywood adaptations of some of their biggest franchises.

    First up is an update on the live-action Gears of War film that Netflix is working on. This...
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  • Nicolas Cage Coming to Call of Duty

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    • Published: 06-22-2026, 08:10 PM
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    Nicolas Cage Coming to Call of Duty

    But will he fight a giant spider?

    Season 04 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 details were dropped today by Activision. The mid-season update, set to launch June 25th, will focus on a "Summer of Action" brought about by none other than Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage.

    Coming hot on the heels of his most recent film, Spider-Noir, Cage will be a new operator that you can play as across all four modes. The playable character obviously features Cage's likeness...
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  • Valve's Steam Machine Priced at $1,049 for 512GB and No Controller Up to $1,428 for 2TB and Controller

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    • Published: 06-22-2026, 02:56 PM
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    Valve's Steam Machine Priced at $1,049 for 512GB and No Controller Up to $1,428 for 2TB and Controller

    Oh no...

    Valve's Steam Machine is now available for purchase and that is the extent of the good news here. Starting today, there are four different configurations to choose from with the cheapest coming in at an eye watering $1,049.

    That $1,049 will get you a Steam Machine with just 512GB of internal storage and no controller. If you want that same 512GB model with a controller, the price goes up to $1,128.

    Besides the 512GB options, Valve is also offering...
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  • Garfield - Escape from Monday Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-19-2026, 02:33 PM
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    Garfield - Escape from Monday Announced

    "The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable." - 20th President of the United States, James A. Garfield.

    Happy national Garfield day, everyone! This is apparently a thing, so why not celebrate the holiday with news of a new Garfield game announcement? Garfield - Escape from Monday is a newly announced 3D platforming adventure. It's being developed by OSome Studio and published by Microids and is set to drop on September 24, 2026 for Switch, PlayStation...
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  • PlayStation Ditches PC and Embraces AI in Latest Business Strategy

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    • Published: 06-19-2026, 01:04 PM
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    PlayStation Ditches PC and Embraces AI in Latest Business Strategy

    Everything continues to get so much worse.

    Stephen Totilo over on Game File shared some rather unfortunate changes from the latest PlayStation business strategy summary contained within Sony's latest annual financial report.

    Contained within the section on Sony's "Game & Network Services" division (aka: PlayStation division), Sony took out mentions of PC and replaced them with AI. Totilo specifically notes that in the 2025 report from Sony, the company...
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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders Begin June 25 on PlayStation and XBOX

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    • Published: 06-18-2026, 05:09 PM
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    Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders Begin June 25 on PlayStation and XBOX

    Pre-order now to double dip on PC later.

    Rockstar Games says that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will open on June 25 for PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S. The studio announced this pre-order availability date along with a trailer that revealed the game's cover art.

    Yes, they released a video trailer to reveal the static image cover art for Grand Theft Auto 6. That is truly extra in every meaning of the word. The video is only about 30 seconds long, so don't expect...
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  • World War Z 'Limitless Strain' Update Released

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    • Published: 06-18-2026, 04:29 PM
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    World War Z 'Limitless Strain' Update Released

    Added challenges for survival masters.

    Saber Interactive launched the "Limitless Strain" update for World War Z. This update is free for all players on PlayStation, XBOX, Steam, and Epic. It adds new Horde Mode daily challenges, six new mutators, three unlockable custom frames, seven bonus weapon perks, and more. ...
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  • Dave the Diver - In the Jungle DLC Released

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    • Published: 06-18-2026, 03:54 PM
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    Dave the Diver - In the Jungle DLC Released

    Are there fun and games in said jungle?

    Dave the Diver - In the Jungle was released today. This new downloadable content is said to offer over 10 hours of new content, new story, new characters, and also a new restaurant to manage. In the Jungle is out now for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam.

    In this new expansion, Dave travels to an entirely new area where he will meet the locals, help some familiar friends, and explore unfamiliar freshwater depths. There is a...
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  • Kaspersky Warns of Malware Spread Through Wallpaper Engine on Steam

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-18-2026, 02:00 PM
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    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...
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  • Why Private Servers Are the Best Way to Play Hytale Co-op

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 06-18-2026, 05:51 AM

    Why Private Servers Are the Best Way to Play Hytale Co-op

    Hytale has had one of the strangest journeys in gaming. Announced in 2018, cancelled by Riot in June 2025, then bought back by its original creators and pushed into early access on January 13, 2026. Against all odds, the game is here, it’s getting weekly updates, and people are actually playing it. And the people getting the most out of it right now? They're not playing solo. They're playing on small private servers with a handful of friends, and that setup is quietly turning out to be the d...
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  • How to Progress Faster in Arc Raiders Without Burning Out

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 06-18-2026, 02:39 AM

    How to Progress Faster in Arc Raiders Without Burning Out

    Arc Raiders has a way of eating entire evenings. One more raid turns into five, the stash fills up with junk you swear you'll craft with later, and somewhere around hour three, you realize you've made almost no actual progress. The game's loop is brilliant, but it punishes aimless play harder than almost any shooter out there. Here's how to level up your Raider, your gear, and your workshop faster, without hitting the wall that's made plenty of players shelve the game entirely.

    M...
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  • Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 Coming to PlayStation in July

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    • Published: 06-17-2026, 06:46 PM
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    Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 Coming to PlayStation in July

    A no-frills re-release.

    Treyarch confirmed that the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are getting ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The ports are being handled by Iron Galaxy and will hit the PlayStation platform in July.

    These PS4 and PS5 releases will include the full campaigns, multiplayer content, and Zombies. Though unconfirmed, it's assumed that the multiplayer downloadable content will be included in this re-release.
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  • Grand Theft Auto 5 Players on PS4 and XB1 Can Now Get PS5 and Xbox Series X Upgrades for Free

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    • Published: 06-17-2026, 05:46 PM
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    Grand Theft Auto 5 Players on PS4 and XB1 Can Now Get PS5 and Xbox Series X Upgrades for Free

    What a wordy headline.

    Rockstar Games is doing something nice for fans. Starting on June 18, those that own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to upgrade to the current-gen versions of the game for free. Rockstar specifically says that these upgrades will apply only to the digital version of Xbox One and to "any" copy on PlayStation 4. It probably also stands to reason that you won't be able to hop between console families with this, so only PS4...
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