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...
Massive Steam Leak Spoils Story and Achievements for Dozens of Games, Some of Which are Not Even Announced
Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Fable, Penis Bird... All the heavy hitters are here!
In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.
The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
In the early hours on Wednesday, August 9, a huge leak brought about by the Steam API spilled the beans on over 125 games. These titles had their achievement lists freely available for anybody with an internet connection to browse.
The situation becomes particularly intriguing when it is revealed that many of the titles mentioned in the leak had not yet been publicly announced. Even more...
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Fandom Sells Giant Bomb to Jeff Bakalar, Jeff Grub, and Other Giant Bomb Employees
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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... -
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DOOM: The Dark Ages - Launch Trailer and Reviews
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DOOM: The Dark Ages - Launch Trailer and Reviews
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.... -
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Killing Floor 3 Release Date Set Now for July 24th
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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.
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Mafia: The Old Country - August 8 Release Announcement and New Gameplay Trailer Shared
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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... -
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Gex Trilogy Has a $200 Collector's Edition
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Gex Trilogy Has a $200 Collector's Edition
Release set for June.
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... -
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Spirit of the North 2 Released
Another Nordic journey awaits.
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 Launches Today
Brave the monolith.
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?... -
EA Won't Release $80 Games... At Least for Now
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EA Won't Release $80 Games... At Least for Now
EA CEO says that they currently have no plans to bump up the price of their games another $10.
At least one company isn't immediately hopping aboard the $80 price for new game releases. As wild as this may sound, the company that has come out to say that they won't be increasing the cost of their games anytime soon is none other than Electronic Arts.
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Starship Troopers: Extermination Update 1.4 Details
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Starship Troopers: Extermination Update 1.4 Details
Smarter, better, stronger.
Offworld shares details on the just released Update 1.4 for Starship Troopers: Extermination. This new update is set to be "ready to deploy" and brings with it "smarter enemies, powerful new tools, and long-awaited features that give troopers an even greater edge on the frontlines."
Some of the highlights of Update 1.4 include a new Fednet Heroism Feature, underbarrel attachment for the Morita MK1, better pathing for the... -
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God Save Birmingham PAX Build Video
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God Save Birmingham PAX Build Video
A look at foraging and barricading.
The first video for the medieval zombie survival game, God Save Birmingham, offered a look at some tense zombie escapes. Today, a new trailer lessens the tension a slight bit. Today, we see another aspect of survival needed during a medieval zombie apocalypse: Foraging for food and supplies and also a lot of barricade building to secure your routes.
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New Sci-Fi FPS La Quimera Released to Steam Early Access
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New Sci-Fi FPS La Quimera Released to Steam Early Access
A new game from the former 4A Games Ukraine team.
Reburn, formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine (Metro series), just released their new sci-fi shooter through Steam Early Access. The game, La Quimera, is set in a "futuristic Latin American megalopolis overrun by technological collapse, sinister corporate dealings, and multiple factions fighting for their own tomorrow."
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Bungie Reveals Two Destiny 2 Expansions and the Next Year of Content
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Bungie Reveals Two Destiny 2 Expansions and the Next Year of Content
Two expansions, updates, seasonal updates, and more were announced.
Bungie just revealed their Year of Prophecy for Destiny 2. During a big reveal livestream, Bungie announced two expansion, various core game updates, major seasonal updates, and more that will be out over the next year.
The next chapter is called Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate, which Bungie says will set "the stage for a new saga: the Fate Saga." The Edge of Fate is the first expansion and it... -
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Once Cancelled Retro Hack n' Slash Pirate Adventure Captain Blood is Now Available
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Once Cancelled Retro Hack n' Slash Pirate Adventure Captain Blood is Now Available
The two decade wait is over.
SNEG announces that Captain Blood is finally available to play after a wait of about two decades. Out today for PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, Captain Blood can be yours for $24.99. On PC, you can pick up Captain Blood from Steam, GOG, or Humble.
This game was originally going to be released in the 2010s for PC and consoles from developer Akella. The game was unceremoniously cancelled when publisher Playlogic went bankrupt and "underwent... -
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Rockstar Just Randomly Dropped the Second Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer
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Rockstar Just Randomly Dropped the Second Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer
A deeper look at the story and world of GTA 6.
Rockstar Games just randomly dropped the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. This new trailer provides a deeper look at the relationship between the game's two main protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
In addition to scoping out some of the relationship between Jason and Lucia, we are offered a better look at some of the game's supporting cast. These include Brian Heder, a drug runner that frequently shifts product... -
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Revenge of the Savage Planet Cosmic Hoarder Edition Released
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Revenge of the Savage Planet Cosmic Hoarder Edition Released
Grab a friend and set forth on an alien adventure.
The Cosmic Hoarder Edition of Revenge of the Savage Planet released today on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This is the slightly more expensive version of this "satirical sci-fi adventure" that grants some bonuses in addition to three days of advanced access.
Revenge of the Savage Planet can be played solo or in co-op in both online and couch co-op flavors. In the game, you are abandoned on an alien... -
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