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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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  • Giant Bomb Staff Leave Following Dispute with Fandom

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    • Published: 05-02-2025, 05:56 PM
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    Giant Bomb Staff Leave Following Dispute with Fandom

    An internal dispute with Fandom leadership leaves the outlet's future in question.

    Giant Bomb, the long-running games media outlet and website, is currently going through a "strategic reset." These are the words shared in an official Fandom statement in a post made to the official Giant Bomb forums.

    On May 1st, producer and host Jeff Grubb announced on Bluesky that he is no longer with Giant Bomb. He states, "Well, that was a dream come true. Knew it wouldn't last, though....
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  • Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer Offers an Overview of Elden Ring Nightreign

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    • Published: 05-02-2025, 02:59 PM
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    Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer Offers an Overview of Elden Ring Nightreign

    Where we droppin', Tarnished?

    FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco released an overview trailer for the upcoming co-op PvE game, Elden Ring Nightreign. The release of Nightreign is less than a month away now, on May 30th, so you don't have long now before you and some buddies will fight for survival in the lands of Limveld.

    Today's new overview trailer provides a rather general overview of what is going on with the game. It covers stuff like basic set-up for a round,...
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  • Rise of Industry 2 Releases June 3rd

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    • Published: 05-02-2025, 01:29 PM
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    Rise of Industry 2 Releases June 3rd

    Become the worst evil imaginable: A megacorporation.

    Head back to 1980s US and begin your journey ascending the corporate ladder. Rise of Industry 2 will release on June 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Rise of Industry 2 will retail for $34.99.

    Rise of Industry 2 is set in an era of "innovation, globalization, and unprecedented profits." It is in '80s America where you will either make your way through 15 campaign scenarios...
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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 has Unsurprisingly Been Delayed

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    • Published: 05-02-2025, 10:58 AM
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    Grand Theft Auto 6 has Unsurprisingly Been Delayed

    An unfortunate, but expected announcement.

    Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially delayed. Originally expected to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at some point in 2025, it will instead be released on May 26, 2026.

    Rockstar Games made an official delay announcement earlier today through their socials and through their website. Rockstar offers an apology to fans who were hoping to play the game this year, while also offering their thanks to fans for their support....
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  • Arrowhead CEO Claims You'll Need New Pants After Seeing What's Coming for Helldivers 2

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    • Published: 05-01-2025, 02:36 PM
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    Arrowhead CEO Claims You'll Need New Pants After Seeing What's Coming for Helldivers 2

    Well, he said it in a less than PG-13 friendly way.

    Arrowhead Game Studios is working on new content that will, according to Arrowhead CEO, make you "shit your pants." This is the statement shared by Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani when responding to a question about what's coming for the popular PvE shooter.

    Jorjani was in the official Helldivers 2 Discord when a user asked if he could "offer up anything, however small, of what's coming down the pipe"...
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  • Polygon Hit with Mass Layoffs After Being Sold to Valnet

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-01-2025, 12:23 PM
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    Polygon Hit with Mass Layoffs After Being Sold to Valnet

    Several amazing game industry writers and editors are now without a job.

    Gaming news site Polygon was just sold off to one of the so-called cesspools of the Internet, Valnet. Before the sale was even announced, now former Editor-in-Chief at Polygon, Chris Plante, made the announcement of the layoffs on his personal social media. Valnet is one of those companies that pulls in bits of information and materials from a large pool of sources. Often the sites owned by Valnet are lab...
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  • Xbox Massively Increases Prices for all Hardware with Game Prices Moving to $80

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    • Published: 05-01-2025, 11:40 AM
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    Xbox Massively Increases Prices for all Hardware with Game Prices Moving to $80

    Prices have gone up globally.

    Effectively immediately, the pricing on all Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and other peripherals have been increased. In an announcement made today, Xbox says that the price increase on consoles and accessories begins May 1 with pricing on some Xbox games going up to $79.99 for the holiday season.

    These price increases are global, with just one exception: Headsets. Headset prices are going up only in the United States and Canada....
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  • Epic Says Fortnite to Return to iOS Following Court Ruling Against Apple's Control of the App Store

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    • Published: 04-30-2025, 06:50 PM
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    Epic Says Fortnite to Return to iOS Following Court Ruling Against Apple's Control of the App Store

    A judge has ruled that Apple cannot charge a commission on purchase made outside the App Store.

    A new report from The Verge shares the details on a ruling in the Epic Games v. Apple legal battle that has been going on between the two companies for way too long now. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that, effectively immediately, Apple can no longer collect fees on purchases made outside of apps. Furthermore, Apple can no longer restrict how developers point users to where they...
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  • Borderlands 4 - Release Date Announcement and Gameplay Deep Dive

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    • Published: 04-30-2025, 05:41 PM
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    Borderlands 4 - Release Date Announcement and Gameplay Deep Dive

    Get a look at two out of the four Vault Hunters you can choose to play as.

    During a Borderlands 4 themed State of Play this evening, Gearbox Software offered a long look at gameplay featuring two out of the four Vault Hunters you'll get to play as. We also learned of the game's planned release date today.

    First up, Borderlands 4 is slated to be released on September 12, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. This date was presumably chosen...
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  • Blizzard is About to Block Combat Add-ons for World of Warcraft

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    • Published: 04-30-2025, 05:01 PM
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    Blizzard is About to Block Combat Add-ons for World of Warcraft

    At some point in the near future, some of WoW's most popular add-ons will no longer work.

    Blizzard dropped a hell of an announcement today for World of Warcraft players. During a new developer broadcast, the World of Warcraft team says that at some point in the near future, they will stop allowing add-ons to read combat events and auras.

    Mods that display information related to damage meters and boss encounters will no longer work. This means that some of WoW's most...
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  • MotoGP25 Released

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    • Published: 04-30-2025, 03:25 PM
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    MotoGP25 Released

    A new year, a new release with promised improvements.

    MotoGP25 is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The latest release from Milestone says that "players will be able to fully express their passion, skills, and mental strength through revamped features and new modes designed for a cohesive and immersive experience."

    There are new Race Off modes that allow players to utilize different bike types: Off-road Flat Tracks, "the...
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  • Warhammer 40K Crossover Event for Darktide and Rogue Trader

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    • Published: 04-30-2025, 02:06 PM
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    Warhammer 40K Crossover Event for Darktide and Rogue Trader

    Two Warhammer games, two developers, one crossover event.

    Fatshark and Owlcat Games announced a new collaboration today. This collaboration is between Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

    This limited-time crossover will grant Darktide players a special weapon trinket, while Rogue Trader players will get a free DLC weapon, the Sapper Shovel.

    They say in order to get the special trinket in Darktide, you need to log into the game...
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  • Doom: The Dark Ages RTX 50 Series Bundle Now Available

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    • Published: 04-30-2025, 01:01 PM
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    Doom: The Dark Ages RTX 50 Series Bundle Now Available

    Get any 50 series card and get a free copy of Doom: The Dark Ages.

    Nvidia says that they have a new bundle available starting today for their RTX 50 series cards. From now through to May 21st, if you purchase any qualifying RTX 50 series card, you will get the Premium Edition of Doom: The Dark Ages at no added cost.

    This deal is for all qualifying purchases of GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 desktops, desktop GPUs, or laptops. The Premium Edition of the game...
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  • Flappy Bird Released on Epic Games Store... for Android?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-29-2025, 05:35 PM
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    Flappy Bird Released on Epic Games Store... for Android?

    Uhh...

    Would you like to play Flappy Bird? Well, now you can do so again. The iconic mobile game was just released today on Epic Games Store, but the Epic Games Store for Android, not the one that is on PC. This is certainly one of those times where even though I'm the one typing it out, I'm still thinking "what?"

    The game that started the craze of countless clones and "tap to flap" games is back on Android now. You can play through Classic mode where...
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  • God Save Birmingham Gameplay Trailer

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    • Published: 04-29-2025, 04:14 PM
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    God Save Birmingham Gameplay Trailer

    14th century undead.

    God Save Birmingham is an upcoming zombie survival game with a bit of a twist on the usual formula. Instead of taking place in modern times, God Save Birmingham takes place in 14th century Birmingham, England.

    As is the case with many of these open-world zombie survival titles, you will have to forage for supplies while fending off a huge number of undead friends and neighbors. The press release states that you will be able to take in "the historically...
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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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