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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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  • People Can Fly Suffers More Layoffs as Two Projects Cancelled

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    • Published: 06-01-2025, 10:28 AM
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    People Can Fly Suffers More Layoffs as Two Projects Cancelled

    More unfortunate news for People Can Fly.

    People Can Fly announced that they have halted development on two projects. As a result of these projects being cancelled, the studio had to "scale down" their teams, which is just a gentle way of saying that layoffs have once again hit the studio.

    This is now the second round of layoffs to hit People Can Fly in about six months. About 120 employees were laid off in December 2024. The number of layoffs made today were...
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  • Xbox Handheld Device 'On Hold'

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    • Published: 05-30-2025, 05:36 PM
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    Xbox Handheld Device 'On Hold'

    Microsoft isn't satisfied with the performance yet.

    Production on a first-party handheld Xbox device has reportedly been put on hold. Jez Corden from Windows Central claims that Microsoft is sidelining the handheld in order to work on improving Windows 11 gaming performance, particularly for third-party handheld devices.

    Though nothing was ever announced by Microsoft, it has long been rumored that the company was working on their own handheld gaming device. An official...
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  • EA Sports F1 25 Now Available

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-30-2025, 01:15 PM
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    EA Sports F1 25 Now Available

    Braking Point returns for another year of drama.
    Electronic Arts released F1 25 today, the latest "official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship." This new racing game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It features the revamped My Team 2.0, the drama filled story mode called Braking Point, and new this year the ability to race as the fictional team APXGP from Apple's F1 The Movie.

    The Braking Point content will see "the returning...
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  • Americas Cardroom: Proving AI in Online Poker is a Friend, Not Foe

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-29-2025, 11:57 PM

    Americas Cardroom: Proving AI in Online Poker is a Friend, Not Foe


    The gaming industry is changing faster than ever, and artificial intelligence is driving a lot of that evolution. Whether it’s real-time world-building, smarter NPCs, or predictive balancing tools, AI is empowering both creators and players alike. As we previously reported, platforms like Muse are giving developers the tools to build more immersive, reactive experiences. This isn’t just happening in first-person shooters or open-world adventures. Online poker rooms are also tapping into...
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  • PowerWash Simulator Receives Final Content Update and Sequel Teaser

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    • Published: 05-29-2025, 05:15 PM
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    PowerWash Simulator Receives Final Content Update and Sequel Teaser

    Two new bonus jobs and teasers for the sequel are now available.

    FuturLab just released "Muckingham Files 6" as the last content update for PowerWash Simulator. This final content update is available for free on PC (via Steam), PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch.

    This new content includes two new Bonus Jobs. The new jobs are cleaning the Sculpture Park and cleaning the Subway Train. The Sculpture Park features different works of dirty, dirty artwork that you need...
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  • EA Sports College Football 26 Details

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-29-2025, 04:18 PM
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    EA Sports College Football 26 Details

    Still no word about Mascot Mode.

    A new year of College Football is here from EA Sports. After revealing the cover athletes early this week, it's now time for some of the gameplay changes and additions coming in EA Sports College Football 26.

    College Football 26 will include over 2,700 new players, thousands of real college athletes, and "authentic coaching styles from more than 300 real-world coaches." There are also 136 FBS schools available for you to choose...
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  • Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Expansion 'War Sails' Delayed Until Fall 2025

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    • Published: 05-29-2025, 01:48 PM
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    Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Expansion 'War Sails' Delayed Until Fall 2025

    It'll miss its June release by several months.

    Initially expected to be released on June 17, 2025, the Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Expansion, War Sails, will instead release in early fall 2025. This update will also release alongside a major free update to the base game and will be out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

    The developers at TaleWorlds Entertainment issued a public statement about the delay and said that they will share further details on...
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  • Nice Day for Fishing Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-29-2025, 12:18 PM
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    Nice Day for Fishing Released

    Enjoy some fishing with a side of boss fights.

    Nice Day for Fishing from Team17 Digital and FusionPlay was just released on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Switch. In Nice Day for Fishing, you will explore the town of Honeywood which is apparently from something called Epic NPC Man on YouTube. You'll also take on bosses, muggers, and do a lot of fishing.

    Nice Day for Fishing will include some familiar face, tropes, and methods of storytelling seen in the Epic NPC Man series....
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  • Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer Uses Bring Me to Life Like It's the Early 2000s Again or Something

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-28-2025, 07:42 PM
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    Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer Uses Bring Me to Life Like It's the Early 2000s Again or Something

    What year is it?!

    A new trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign just dropped from Bandai Namco and it uses, for reasons I cannot even begin to fathom, the song Bring Me to Life from Evanescence. I actually thought people were joking or meme'ing about the new trailer using Bring Me to Life until I saw it for myself. Yeah, it's real. I don't know why it's real, but it's real.

    I feel like I should be watching one of those horribly edited game kill montage videos or some terrible...
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  • The Witcher 3 Sales Surpass 60 Million Copies Sold

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    • Published: 05-28-2025, 04:20 PM
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    The Witcher 3 Sales Surpass 60 Million Copies Sold

    A new milestone as the game approaches a decade since release.

    CD Projekt Red shares that sales of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has now surpassed 60 million copies sold since its release. The reveal comes as part of the company's latest financial report. It also comes right as the game is celebrating 10 years of availability, having originally been released in May 2015.

    CD Projekt Red notes that the 60 million sales figure includes sales of the base game and the GOTY release....
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  • EA Lays Off Even More, Closes Cliffhanger Games, and Cancels Black Panther Game

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-28-2025, 02:43 PM
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    EA Lays Off Even More, Closes Cliffhanger Games, and Cancels Black Panther Game

    The layoffs are done to "sharpen focus."

    For the third time this year alone, employees have been laid off from Electronic Arts. The company has completely shuttered Cliffhanger Games and has also canceled the Black Panther game that was in development.

    IGN was able to obtain a copy of the email that was sent to Electronic Arts' employees from EA Entertainment president Laura Miele. Miele's email says that these layoffs, along with other recent cancellations,...
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  • World War Z VR Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-28-2025, 01:46 PM
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    World War Z VR Announced

    Battle the undead again this August.

    Saber Interactive announced World War Z VR today for both Meta Quest and SteamVR devices. World War Z is a new, first-person game based on the World War Z IP. Sadly, while the other World War Z games were focused on co-op, this one is a strictly single player title.

    World War Z VR is expected to be out on August 12, 2025. Pre-orders are live right now through both the Meta Store (apparently not yet live at publication time) and S...
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  • Another New MindsEye Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-27-2025, 05:27 PM
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    Another New MindsEye Trailer

    This game boasts "best-in-class cinematics" and touts its user-generated content system.

    A new trailer and additional details are out today for MindsEye, the upcoming action-adventure game from Build a Rocket Boy and IOI Partners. MindsEye is expected to be released still on June 10, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store.

    According to this new press release, MindsEye is "generating buzz" due to its "best-in-class...
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  • World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic Launching July 21st

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    • Published: 05-27-2025, 04:45 PM
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    World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic Launching July 21st

    Featuring a "new" playable race, new class, and more.

    Blizzard shares that World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic will release on July 21st. There will be a pre-expansion patch dropping during the week of July 1st to prepare players for the new adventures ahead.

    In Mists of Pandaria Classic, you will rediscover the mysteries and dark secrets of this once lost continent. There will be places unseen by outside eyes since before the Sundering and features...
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  • EA Sports College Football 26 Cover Athletes and Release Date Reveals

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    • Published: 05-27-2025, 03:52 PM
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    EA Sports College Football 26 Cover Athletes and Release Date Reveals

    Different cover athletes also revealed.

    Electronic Arts revealed a couple of different covers for EA Sports College Football 26 today alongside a release date announcement of July 10th. On the cover of the standard edition is Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The Deluxe Edition features "college football legends alongside prominent coaches, beloved mascots, and other standout players."

    As expected, an "MVP...
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    Make up your own definition of "complete."

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