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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...
Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition Released
Three times the opportunity to be told to get out of here.
GSC Game World launched S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition on Steam, GOG, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This release offers enhanced visuals, optimizations, mod support, and other improvements for these three classic titles.
Some of the new and updated visuals across all three titles are things like godrays, screen space reflections, and global illumination. Textures and...
Full Refunds Being Offered on Horrific Baldur's Gate 3 Mini Figurines
A wrong has been righted.
WizKids, the company behind the official Baldur's Gate 3 mini figurine set that has turned heads for all the wrong reasons, will now offer full refunds to everyone that is unsatisfied with the product. The company made a public statement through their website, claiming that they "missed the mark" on these figures.
In addition to offering full refunds to unsatisfied customers, WizKids say that they are looking into what went wrong....
SAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Epic for AI Darth Vader in Fortnite
No notice was given to the union.
The Screen Actors Guild union (SAG-AFTRA) filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games and Fortnite signatory company, Llama Productions, over the use of AI for Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite.
As part of the ongoing Chapter 6 Season 3 in Fortnite, players can add Darth Vader as an NPC squad mate. While a part of your crew, NPC Darth Vader will utilize an AI version of James Earl Jones' voice to verbally converse with the...
CD Projekt Red announces that May 19, 2025 (that's today) marks the 10th anniversary since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was first released. They're celebrating the occasion with a special anniversary trailer, live stream, events, and more.
The new trailer offers a "memory-laden look at the game's story" as well as offering thanks to the game's community for coming along for the ride. The anniversary episode of REDstreams...
Square Enix just released the May update for Final Fantasy 11 Online. This update includes the new race change system, a first for the MMO that turns 23 years old this year. This update also added new challenges in the Ambuscades and includes a few other "special campaigns for May."
As part of the 23rd anniversary celebration for Final Fantasy 11 Online, Square Enix is allowing everyone that has ever subscribed to PlayOnline and Final...
Plus a new trailer for this action-RPG.
Official Alpha Test dates for Nexon's upcoming action-RPG, Vindictus: Defying Fate, were shared today alongside a new trailer for the game.
First up, the Alpha Test for Vindictus will run from June 8th through to June 16th. The test will be held on Steam. This test will be on a newer build of the game than what was experienced with the pre-alpha test back in March 2024. This new build will include features such as companion NPCs, upgraded...
Bungie admitted that they have yet again stolen artwork from someone. Earlier this week, an artist that first published their work back in 2017 shared how Bungie very clearly used several pieces of their art in current builds of Marathon, their upcoming extraction shooter.
The artist at the heart of this is Fern Hook, an independent artist in Scotland. Hook, better known by their online moniker of ANTIREAL, posted several comparisons of...
New Game+, photo mode, new weapon type, new abilities, and more.
If you thought Obsidian's latest fantasy RPG was a done deal, think again. Alongside the release of today's 1.4 update, Obsidian shared a look at the roadmap they have planned for both summer and fall of 2025.
Included in the roadmap are new features various improvements, plus a variety of new gameplay additions. Some examples of the planned content include new abilities for NCPs, new player abilities,...
DOOM: The Dark Ages is now officially available worldwide for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam, Battle.net, and Game Pass. This is unlike earlier this week when DOOM: The Dark Ages was released to those that bought the more expensive version of the game. Today, it's available to everyone regardless of edition purchased.
Average review score for DOOM: The Dark Ages are holding steady at 86%. While I don't have my own review for the game anywhere,...
Official Baldur's Gate 3 Minis Look Like Hot Garbage
True eldritch horrors.
An official Wizards of the Coast pack of Baldur's Gate 3 Dungeons & Dragons mini figures came out and OH MY GOD WHAT IS THAT?!
These minis include vague approximations of the characters of Astarian, Karlach, Gale, Shadowheart, Wyll, Lae'zel, and Withers. If I didn't tell you that these were official, you would probably think that these were just some weird joke project released by some guy on TikTok.
Valve Issues Official Statement on Steam Account Security
Your information is still safe.
Earlier today, it was reported from several media outlets that the user data for over 89 million Steam accounts was up for sale. That was quickly debunked by a security expert that actually took a look at some of the data.
In the brief span of time since our article went live, Valve issued their own public statement about the alleged security breach. And what do you know, they confirmed what was already safe to assume: Valve did not suffer...
Ubisoft Delays Several Titles to Ensure Game Quality
From Assassin's Creed to Far Cry.
During their latest financial report, Ubisoft says that they are going to "provide additional development time to some of its biggest productions." This moves comes after the studio saw how well received Assassin's Creed Shadows was, both in sales numbers and review scores, after it was given extra time for polish.
During their end of the year financial earnings call (Ubisoft.com PDF direct link) with investors, Ubisoft made...
No, Your Steam Account Details Weren't Stolen or Leaked
This so-called leak is nothing more than a "fart in a puddle."
You may have seen some news circulating around tech websites today that gave you a scare. Headlines similar to "89 Million Steam user records leaked in massive data breach" started to pop up everywhere, often accompanied by warnings about how you should change your passwords right now!
First off, calm down. Secondly, it looks like there really isn't much to worry about at all.
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GSC Game World says that these releases have been overhauled with some tasty improvements over the originals. These improvements include upgraded lighting, godrays, screen space...
Illuminate Enemies and Full Weapon Customization Added in Major Helldivers 2 Update
This is one of the most feature filled updates to date.
Helldivers 2 just received one of its biggest, if not the biggest, update to date. This update adds in the Illuminate alien species as a new enemy type, quite detailed weapon customizations, weapon progression, changes to the Superstore, and other bits and bobs.
According to the update notes on the PlayStation Blog, the Illuminate have emerged from the Meridian singularity and have set their sights on Super Earth....
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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