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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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  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Now Available on PlayStation 5

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Now Available on PlayStation 5

    This is the advanced access release.

    PlayStation 5 owners that purchased the $100 Premium Edition of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle can now play the game. Those that purchased just the base version of the game will have to wait until April 17.

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is developed by MachineGames in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. It blends together "thrilling set pieces, intricate puzzle-solving, and intense hand-to-hand combat." The events...
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  • 4chan Taken Offline After Suffering Major Hack

    4chan Taken Offline After Suffering Major Hack

    Hacker claims to have had access to the infamous message board's backend for over a year.

    The so-called "cesspool of the Internet" message board known as 4chan has been taken offline on Tuesday, April 15 after suffering a massive hack.

    This hack reportedly exposed 4chan's source code, user data, and a ton of confidential information about the site's administrators and moderators. Several screenshots reportedly to be from 4chan's backend were circulated online....
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is Live and Massive

    Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is Live and Massive

    The update includes 12 new subclasses, photo mode, crossplay, and so much more.

    The (supposedly) final major update for Baldur's Gate 3 was released today. This update is absolutely massive, with the full list of changes making it one of the largest updates released for the game since its launch.

    The highlights for this update include the addition of crossplay, a new photo mode, 12 new subclasses, and an official Modding Toolkit Update. Patch 8 also adds in some of the...
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  • Stygian: Outer Gods Released to Early Access

    Stygian: Outer Gods Released to Early Access

    Set in the same world as Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones.

    Stygian: Outer Gods has released into Early Access today. For a limited time, you can pick up this new survival horror game for an introductory price of $17.99 through Steam. The 1.0 launch of the game will come to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at a later date.

    Throughout this Early Access period, the devs at Misterial Games, promises to release "a series of updates."

    Stygian: Outer...
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  • Assassin's Creed Shadows is Second Best Selling Game of 2025

    Assassin's Creed Shadows is Second Best Selling Game of 2025

    Ubisoft's latest led sales charts for its first three weeks on the market.

    Much to the chagrin of all dead mouse alarm "go woke, go broke" losers everywhere, Assassin's Creed Shadows is already 2025's second-best selling title. Video game industry analyst and executive director at Circana (NPD), Mat Piscatella, states that Assassin's Creed Shadows "has been the best-selling video game in the US for each of its first (three) weeks in market."

    The sales...
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  • PSA: Metro 2033 Redux is Free to Own on PC and Xbox

    PSA: Metro 2033 Redux is Free to Own on PC and Xbox

    You have a couple of days to add it to your account.

    If you do not yet own Metro 2033 Redux, now would be a really good time to "purchase" it. Metro 2033 Redux is free to keep if you add it to your Steam account before April 16, 2025 at 8am PT.

    It is also available for free through GOG and Xbox until the same date and time. The Xbox version of the game doesn't appear to be free quite yet though it's supposed to be.

    This freebie from 4A Games is due to the game celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. ...
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  • The Horror at Highrook Coming to PC in May

    The Horror at Highrook Coming to PC in May

    Inspired by tabletop RPG gameplay mechanics.

    Nullpointer Games announces that they plan to release their occult card crafting narrative RPG, The Horror at Highrook, on May 1 through Steam. This upcoming RPG is heavily inspired by tabletop role-playing games.

    This new announcement was shared during the Lovecraftian Days showcase. As part of the release date announcement, a new trailer was also shared with fans.

    You can add The Horror at Highrook to your Steam...
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  • Bendy and the Ink Machine Getting PS5 Physical Release

    Bendy and the Ink Machine Getting PS5 Physical Release

    Digital releases also coming for Xbox Series X and PS5.

    The surprisingly successful Bendy and the Ink Machine will make its Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 console debut at the end of Q2 2025 (Q2 being April - June). In additional to getting a digital release, Silver Lining Interactive and Joey Drew Studios will offer a physical release of the game for PlayStation 5 owners.

    The physical release of Bendy and the Ink Machine will come with a nice bonus beyond the physical...
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  • Marathon Releases September 23 with 'Premium' Price

    Marathon Releases September 23 with 'Premium' Price

    It won't be $70 but it also won't be free-to-play.

    Today, Bungie shared a look at the gameplay for Marathon, their upcoming extraction shooter that is very loosely related to the older Marathon titles. Bungie not only shared a look at Marathon's gameplay, but also revealed a release date of September 23, 2025, word about an upcoming closed alpha, and bits of lore.

    A closed alpha will begin on April 23rd. Those looking for an invite link to the closed alpha will have...
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  • Lenovo, Dell, HP, and More Cease Laptop Shipments to US

    Lenovo, Dell, HP, and More Cease Laptop Shipments to US

    Don't worry, it will continue to get worse.

    Earlier this week, we shared news that companies such as Razer and Framework have halted sales of various laptop models to those living in the United States. This was done in response to the, at the time, 104% in total tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. With that tariff total now at 145% on goods imported from China, several other laptop manufacturers have also halted new laptop shipments to the United States.

    The...
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  • Elder Scrolls Online 'Seasons of the Worm Cult' and More

    Elder Scrolls Online 'Seasons of the Worm Cult' and More

    Would you still love ESO even if it were a worm?

    Today, the 2025 ESO Direct was hosted by ZeniMax Online Studios. During the event, the company revealed new content for The Elder Scrolls Online for the months ahead in 2025.

    Highlighting the new content are the "Seasons of the Worm Cult," which takes players to the island of Solstice. This is a new zone which will deliver "a long-awaited sequel to ESO's base game storyline."

    This year,...
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  • Moonlighter 2 Set for Release Summer 2025

    Moonlighter 2 Set for Release Summer 2025

    Another adventure awaits.

    Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has set its sights on a Summer 2025 release. The action-RPG from Digital Sun, creators of the original Moonlighter, will offer fans "even grander adventures and deeper shopkeeping mastery."

    Players control Wil, a "shopkeeper-turned-hero" that attempts to balance his life between setting out on dangerous expeditions and keeping his business from going under.

    Will will set out into...
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  • SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Announced

    SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Announced

    I feel the need.

    Today, game publisher tinyBuild announced SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed from developer Fair Play Labs. This sequel is expected to release on Steam later in 2025 with a console release on Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch coming in 2026.

    This is a sequel to SpeedRunners, a fairly popular competitive platformer that released in 2016. Players will need to outrun, out jump, and outsmart rivals in both online and local races. SpeedRunners 2 will feature support...
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  • The Alters Release Set for June 13

    The Alters Release Set for June 13

    It's all about the choices you didn't make.

    The game that tries to answer "what if?" now has a release date. The Alters from 11 bit studios is set to be released on June 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass.

    This sci-fi title will task you with surviving on a hostile world. You are aided (or hindered) by versions of yourself that chose all sorts of different paths through life. As 11 bit studios says, The Alters is a game that begins "with...
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  • FragPunk Releasing on Consoles April 29

    FragPunk Releasing on Consoles April 29

    You'll soon be able to alter the rules of the game on PlayStation and Xbox.

    FragPunk, the 5v5 tactical hero shooter that utilizes Shard Cards to modify the gameplay each round, will hit Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on April 29, 2025. The game has already been available to play on PC through places such as Steam since early March.

    Since console players missed out on the game's first Season, FragPunk will offer "substantial rewards" to make it up to players....
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    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...
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