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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...
The team feels like the game is now "fully realized."
Gun Interactive says that their asymmetrical multiplayer game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, is now "fully realized." This is a gentle way of saying that development on the game has ended. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will no longer receive any new content updates.
In addition, Gun Interactive says that the game will no longer receive any support updates either. There will be no more DLC, balance...
What kind of cop will you be: A bad cop or a bad cop?
Today, you can hit the streets in a new "neon-noir action sandbox" game where you play as a cop. The Precinct has you patrolling the streets of Averno City for $29.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games.
The Precinct takes place in 1980s America and you are rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr. You are "tasked with restoring order in a city torn apart by gangs, corruption, and decay."...
A new story expansion with a sci-fi mystery twist.
Wrath of the Ancients is a new story focused expansion for Everspace 2 that was released today on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and GOG. This $24.99 piece of content offers a conclusion to the Everspace 2 storyline while also introducing new quests, enemies, gear, and challenges. Today's expansion release also includes a free title update that adds several quality-of-life features to the base game, bug fixes, support for Nvidia DLSS...
The First Descendant Season 3 Includes New Content and NieR: Automata Crossover
2B or not 2B.
A preview for Season 3 of The First Descendant was shared over the weekend courtesy of NEXON. Season 3 for the game will include a new Lounge feature, a continuation of the game's overarching storyline, new playable character, a Hover Bike, and a special crossover featuring content from NieR: Automata.
During PAX East, NEXON held a developer panel that showcased a bunch of the new stuff coming this summer to The First Descendant. Season 3 is titled "Breakthrough"...
This week, from now through until May 19 at 10am (PT), you can check out Steam's Creature Collector Fest.
This specific Fest includes deals on games with creatures and monsters that you usually capture and tame. The title of the Fest is very self-explanatory, really.
One such title that you can pick up on sale during this is Palworld. This is notable because Palworld developer Pocketpair has had to make several changes to their game...
A 2025 soundtrack on a format popularized in the 1920s for a 2024 remake of a 2001 game.
Konami and Laced Records are teaming up to bring the world a Limited Edition 6LP box set of the Silent Hill 2 soundtrack. This is the soundtrack for the 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2 that features reworked compositions from composer Akira Yamaoka.
Pre-orders are open right now for this 6LP box set via the Laced store. The entire Limited Edition Deluxe set includes 93 tracks that have...
Nvidia Releases Another Half-Baked Driver Update for the Release of Doom: The Dark Ages
This "game ready" driver includes known issues for the game it's supposed to be ready for.
The string of Nvidia's rather half-baked driver updates continues today for those with Nvidia GPUs. Today, Nvidia released GeForce Game Ready Driver 576.40 to the public. This new driver is supposed to be game ready for the forthcoming release of DOOM: The Dark Ages. However, the patch notes include two rather major known issues for DOOM: The Dark Ages, with at least one requiring...
Thinking About A Career In Gaming? This Is What Will Make You Stand Out
The gaming industry is no longer just a niche domain for hobbyists, it's a global entertainment powerhouse, worth over $180 billion annually and still growing. From AAA console titles to indie mobile games, the demand for innovative, technically skilled, and creatively driven professionals has never been higher. But with so many aspiring game developers entering the field, what does it take to truly stand out?
A Strong Portfolio Speaks Louder Than a ResumeIn the world of game develo...
Fandom Sells Giant Bomb to Jeff Bakalar, Jeff Grub, and Other Giant Bomb Employees
Giant Bomb forever.
The story of Giant Bomb continues as Fandom announces the sale of the website to new owners. During a PAX East panel, Jeff Bakalar, Jeff Grubb, Dan Ryckert, and Jan Ochoa announced that they are the new owners of Giant Bomb. According to Fandom's press release announcing the sale, both Jeff Bakalar and Jeff Grubb are the main owners. Ryckert and Ochoa were also stated to be "owners" during the panel tonight. The four of them also called Mike Minotti...
It's almost time to go medieval on some demon ass.
DOOM: The Dark Ages will arrive next week, which means it's time for the official launch trailer to drop. DOOM: The Dark Ages is out on Tuesday for those that purchase the Premium Edition can play on Tuesday, May 13. Those that get the regular edition can play on Mary 15th. Thanks to a single global release time, those in the Americas will get to play starting on May 12th at 8PM for Premium and on May 14th at 8PM for regular....
Killing Floor 3 Release Date Set Now for July 24th
The Fourth of July won't be the only day with some big booms.
Tripwire Interactive announced a new release date for Killing Floor 3, months after the game was delayed out of its original March release. Today during a showing at PAX East, Tripwire says that they plan to launch Killing Floor 3 on July 24, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
The several month long delay was done in order to adjust and retool some key areas that weren't sitting...
Mafia: The Old Country - August 8 Release Announcement and New Gameplay Trailer Shared
A "focused, linear experience."
Hangar 13 and 2K say that Mafia: The Old Country will be out on August 8, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and GeForce Now. Pre-orders should be live now for the game for your preferred platform.
Looking at Steam, the Standard Edition for Mafia: The Old Country is just $49.99. There is a Deluxe Edition as well, which bumps that price up to $59.99 and includes some in-game bonuses. Both versions include a pre-purchase...
The Gex Trilogy will hit PC and consoles on June 16, 2025. Pre-orders will open on May 9th for three different physical editions of Gex Trilogy, including for the $199.99 mega giga collector's edition.
Both the digital and physical release of the game is being handled by Limited Run Games, which has found itself in the midst of a bit of controversy. Pre-orders on the physical editions open May 9 and run until July 6, 2025 "with shipping expected...
Spirit of the North 2 is out now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This is a sequel to the original that also took you on a Nordic folklore adventure and can be yours for just $29.99.
There is a 15% launch discount until May 21st. On PC and PS5 if you own the original Spirit of the North, you get a 10% loyalty discount. On PC, when buying from May 8-10 you can get both the original and this sequel for a special bundle price....
Empyreal is a new action-RPG that is available today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The going price for this "complex" indie action-RPG is just $29.99, with an additional 10% off when purchased through Steam during the launch window.
In Empyreal, players will explore a giant Monolith located in a far corner of the galaxy. Will you discover the secrets to the universe's greatest mysteries, or only death?...
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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