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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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  • Borderlands 4 Priced Starting at $70

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-16-2025, 06:03 PM
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    Borderlands 4 Priced Starting at $70

    2K didn't seem ready to pull the trigger on $80 games just yet.

    Pre-orders for Borderlands 4 opened today at a starting price of $69.99 for the bog standard version. While this is more expensive than the $60 many were hoping for, at least on PC, it's still not quite up to the $80 that some new releases are being set at. Publisher 2K may just wait to spring that trap on everyone when Grand Theft Auto 6 releases.

    Borderlands 4 is expected to be released on September 12,...
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  • RuneScape Raises Crafting Cap to 110

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-16-2025, 04:09 PM
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    RuneScape Raises Crafting Cap to 110

    Your grind begins again.

    The 110 Crafting update dropped for RuneScape today, raising the Crafting skill level cap from 99 to 110. This means that for you players, there are new materials to find, new crafting methods to learn, new rewards to earn, and "a new hands-on skilling style."

    Starbloom threads are newly added to RuneScape. These magical seeds can be acquired "by pickpocketing Draynor's Master Farmers or by collecting item drops from Vilebloom...
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  • Bloober Shares New Combat Focused Gameplay Trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-16-2025, 03:07 PM
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    Bloober Shares New Combat Focused Gameplay Trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn

    The one they're making between Silent Hill remakes.

    Bloober Team shared a new gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn late last week. This is the studio's upcoming horror-action title set in a post-apocalyptic world. This new trailer shines a light on the game's "brutal combat" as well the unique "Merge" mechanic that "allows the horrifying creatures known as Oprhans to absorb the bodies of their fallen brethren." This allows the creatures to evolve...
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  • Review: MindsEye

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-15-2025, 10:52 PM
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    Review: MindsEye

    The phrase "dog shit" comes to mind.

    In the months leading to the release of MindsEye, I received many press mailings promoting some new information or media for the game. Many of those were passed along to you in the form of several brief news articles. One thing I didn't see in any of those mailings was information about review opportunities for MindsEye. The PR company handling these mailings usually starts to include links or details about requesting review codes well in ad...
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  • Pre-orders Open for Doom: The Dark Ages Soundtrack on Vinyl and CD

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2025, 04:33 PM
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    Pre-orders Open for Doom: The Dark Ages Soundtrack on Vinyl and CD

    Time to bust out your old Discman.

    Bethesda Softworks and Laced Records just opened up pre-orders for Doom: The Dark Ages soundtrack. This soundtracks is being offered in two flavors: Vinyl and CD. Man, at this point I feel like releasing a CD is even more rare than releasing a vinyl.

    There are a couple of different box sets to choose from. There is a 4LP box set containing all 35 tracks from the game's original soundtrack. There is also a double LP set containing 17...
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  • The Alters is Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-13-2025, 02:10 PM
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    The Alters is Now Available

    Reviews have been quite good for this one.

    As the sole survivor of a crash landing on a distant planet, Jan will need to do whatever he can to survive. Thankfully, he finds some unexpected help in... himself. Many different versions of himself to be exact.

    The Alters is now available, bringing a new spin on the survival genre. In order to operate a mobile base and hope to escape the alien planet, Jan will need to enlist the aid of alternate reality versions of himself....
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  • What Gamers Should Know About Shipping Their Car for a Move

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 06-13-2025, 01:54 PM

    What Gamers Should Know About Shipping Their Car for a Move

    Moving to a new city or state can be exciting, especially if it means setting up a new gaming space, meeting fellow gamers, or attending more tournaments. But amid the excitement, logistics like transporting your vehicle can be easy to overlook. Whether you're a casual gamer or a professional streamer, ensuring your car gets to your new home safely and efficiently should be a priority.

    Here's what every gamer should know before shipping their car during a move.

    1. T...
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  • Silent Hill Remake Announced by Bloober Team and Konami

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-12-2025, 07:08 PM
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    Silent Hill Remake Announced by Bloober Team and Konami

    Well, they did a damn good job with the Silent Hill 2 remake.

    A rather quiet surprise announcement was made today by Bloober Team and Konami. The two studios are once again teaming up for another remake, this time it's for the original Silent Hill.

    The announcement came during Konami's latest Press Start broadcast. All that was shown was a 30-second long announcement video that included the title, the studios involved, and a note that it was in development. The video...
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  • Steam's Fishing Fest Starts June 16th

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    • Published: 06-12-2025, 05:36 PM
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    Steam's Fishing Fest Starts June 16th

    Catch the big one at the next Fest.

    Steam is in the midst of its more general Steam Next Fest but that isn't stopping Valve from talking about the next Fest. From June 16th through to the 23rd Valve will host a Fishing Fest through Steam, or a Steam Fishing Fest as it were.

    Get ready for a week of discounts and demos for games that are only about fishing or contain some form of fishing as as side activity. Steam's Fishing Fest goes live promptly at 10 am Pacific under...
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  • Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Physical Edition to Release September 12th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-12-2025, 04:17 PM
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    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Physical Edition to Release September 12th

    Pre-orders are now live for this rare physical release.

    Silver Lining Interactive is teaming up with Dotemu and The Game Kitchen to bring you a physical release of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound being an upcoming new side-scrolling game from the Ninja Gaiden franchise.

    Pre-orders are live right now with prices ranging from $39.99 to $69.99 depending on which version you decide to pick up.

    There will be two different physical editions released...
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  • Still Wakes the Deep Expands to Siren's Rest

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-12-2025, 03:16 PM
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    Still Wakes the Deep Expands to Siren's Rest

    A new expansion announced set 10 years after the main game.

    The Chinese Room and Secret Mode announced a new paid story expansion for Still Wakes the Deep. Set to be released on June 18th, the new Siren's Rest expansion takes players back to the wreck of the Beira D a decade after the events of the main game.

    Players will again dive into the North Sea to explore the remains of the Beira D. You will be armed with a cutting torch, crowbar, and camera. You will try to piece...
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  • Remedy Shares Launch Trailer for FBC: Firebreak and Post-Launch Details

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-12-2025, 12:11 PM
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    Remedy Shares Launch Trailer for FBC: Firebreak and Post-Launch Details

    Get the final rundown on Remedy's upcoming co-op FPS.

    We are now less than a week away from the June 17th release of Remedy Entertainment's new three-player co-op FPS, FBC: Firebreak. The studio just released some new videos for you to check out. These include a game overview trailer, the third community video, and a new launch trailer for the game. In addition, Remedy also shared a roadmap of planned updates and content coming after release.

    In FBC: Firebreak you play...
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  • Resident Evil Requiem Confirmed to Feature First-Person and Third-Person Gameplay

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-11-2025, 03:25 PM
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    Resident Evil Requiem Confirmed to Feature First-Person and Third-Person Gameplay

    Something for everyone.

    A new report out of XboxEra confirms at least one Resident Evil Requiem detail everyone had a question about: Whether or not the game would be a first-person game or a third-person game.

    The report from XboxEra details a 30-minute long demo that they were shown during a private presentation from Capcom. The outlet was shown various gameplay elements, including mention on how some segments began in a first-person view and then transitioned into...
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  • Switch 2 is Nintendo's Fastest Selling Console

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-11-2025, 02:42 PM
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    Switch 2 is Nintendo's Fastest Selling Console

    3.5 million in four days.

    Within just four days of release, the Switch 2 console has become the fastest-selling piece of Nintendo hardware ever. In the four days following its June 5, 2025 release, Nintendo says that the Switch 2 has sold 3.5 million units globally.

    For a bit of a comparison, the original Nintendo Switch sold just 2.74 million units within its first month of public availability.

    Nintendo did not share a more detailed breakdown of that 3.5...
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  • The SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Comes to an End

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-11-2025, 02:20 PM
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    The SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Comes to an End

    It's over.

    While the tentative agreement with video game studios won't be fully considered until June 12th, SAG-AFTRA says that the strike is over. The strike officially came to an end at noon PT today, meaning SAG-AFTRA members can return to work under the Interactive Media Agreement (IMA) as well as being able to promote their work produced under the IMA.

    Should the tentative agreement be approved during tomorrow's special session, notice will be "sent out for...
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  • How Many Games Did You Complete in 2025?
    by Shawn Zipay
    Make up your own definition of "complete."

    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...
    I did not complete any game in 2025
    33.33%
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    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
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    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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