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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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  • Electronic Arts Lays Off Hundreds and Cancels Titanfall Game

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    • Published: 04-29-2025, 02:49 PM
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    Electronic Arts Lays Off Hundreds and Cancels Titanfall Game

    Upwards of 400 employees have just been let go.

    Bloomberg reports that Electronic Arts is laying off between 300 and 400 employees as well as canceling a Titanfall game that was in development at Respawn Entertainment.

    The report from Bloomberg says that upwards of 400 positions were eliminated. This includes about 100 employees being laid off from Respawn. The Bloomberg report did not have information on which studios or divisions within Electronic Arts the remaining...
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  • Nacon Releases Revolution X Unlimited in the US

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    • Published: 04-29-2025, 02:27 PM
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    Nacon Releases Revolution X Unlimited in the US

    Featuring an LCD screen for quick access to important information.

    For the first time ever, Nacon's Revolution X Unlimited (RXU) is now available for the first time in the good ol' United States of America. This new controller is said to be "particularly suited for shooting games."

    Before we get into the details of the controller, you probably want to know how much it is. The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited will set you back $199.90. You can purchase the RXU from...
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  • Review: Razer Naga V2 Pro Mouse

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    • Published: 04-28-2025, 06:31 PM
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    Review: Razer Naga V2 Pro Mouse

    An exceptionally customizable wireless mouse.

    ​ Despite approaching its third year on the market, the Razer Naga V2 Pro still remains one of the most feature packed and versatile gaming mice currently available. The Naga V2 Pro offers three swappable side plates, up to 20 programmable buttons, five on-board memory profiles, and a fully customizable scroll wheel that allows you to adjust scroll tension, the number of scroll steps, and the overall haptic feel of the tactile "bump" when ...
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  • Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Announced

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    • Published: 04-25-2025, 02:06 PM
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    Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Announced

    A new story trailer was also released.

    Funcom announced that they will host a large-scale beta weekend for Dune: Awakening. This beta weekend will run from May 9 through May 12. This beta will grant players access to the first 20 hours of the game, which should cover most of the game's first act.

    Access to the beta weekend can be requested through Steam for Dune: Awakening. In addition, you can watch a Global LAN Party Broadcast on May 10th where "tens of thousands...
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  • Amanda the Adventurer 3 Announced

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    • Published: 04-25-2025, 01:04 PM
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    Amanda the Adventurer 3 Announced

    The third and final part to the apparent trilogy.

    Despite Amanda the Adventurer 2 coming out just this past October, the third entry in this apparent trilogy was already announced today. Amanda the Adventurer 3 will serve as the final entry in the series and will, presumably, tie up the entire storyline and leave absolutely no dangling bits.

    MANGLEDmaw Games is working on this sequel right now and it will be published by DreadXP. As it currently stands, Amanda the Adventurer...
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  • New Trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages Reveals the Cosmic Realm and New Enemies

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    • Published: 04-25-2025, 11:43 AM
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    New Trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages Reveals the Cosmic Realm and New Enemies

    You've never seen anything quite like this in Doom.

    A new trailer is out today for DOOM: The Dark Ages. This trailer offers a look at a location you've never before seen in a Doom game, the Cosmic Realm. This trailer also shares a look at new enemy variants including the Cosmic Baron and the "otherworldly" Cacodemon.

    DOOM: The Dark Ages will launch on May 15, 2025. If you purchase the Premium Edition, you get two days of advanced access, a digital artbook,...
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  • FBC: Firebreak Releases on June 17 for $40

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    • Published: 04-24-2025, 05:04 PM
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    FBC: Firebreak Releases on June 17 for $40

    Remedy's multiplayer co-op shooter is almost here.

    Remedy Entertainment announced that their upcoming three-player co-op FPS set in the world of Control, FBC: Firebreak, will release on June 17, 2025. The game will release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic Games Store for $39.99. It will also be available day one on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Game Catalog (Extra and Premium tiers).

    Today's release date and pricing announcements came during a full...
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  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Out Now

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    • Published: 04-24-2025, 03:12 PM
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    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Out Now

    A new fantasy RPG where time is not on your side.

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Game Pass. This is the debut title from French independent studio Sandfall Interactive and it is published by Kepler Interactive.

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new fantasy themed "reactive" turn-based RPG. It offers a rather star filled cast courtesy of some stars such as Charlie Cox, Jennifer English,...
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  • Limited Time Big Head Mode Added to Marvel Rivals

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    • Published: 04-24-2025, 02:30 PM
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    Limited Time Big Head Mode Added to Marvel Rivals

    Get yourself some free customizations just for playing.

    Another limited time mode just kicked off today in Marvel Rivals alongside a small title update for the game. The new mode is called Giant-Size Brain Blast and it brings big heads and several new cosmetics that you can earn.

    In this new mode, up to 12 players will compete to earn a Brain Blast emote and title rewards. If you simply complete 10 matches in this mode, you get a Brain Blast emote. After each round of...
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  • New Frostpunk 1886 is Frostpunk but Better

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    • Published: 04-24-2025, 01:04 PM
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    New Frostpunk 1886 is Frostpunk but Better

    We're gonna take you back to the past.

    11 bit studios announced a "new" Frostpunk title today. The game is called Frostpunk 1886 and it's a "project that revisits and expands upon the beloved city-builder and society survival experiences of the original Frostpunk, now fully reimagined in Unreal Engine."

    11 bit studios says that the engine they have been using, Liquid Engine, is no longer in development. The studio used this engine for the original...
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  • Ghost of Yotei Release Date Set for October 2

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    • Published: 04-23-2025, 05:55 PM
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    Ghost of Yotei Release Date Set for October 2

    Sony shared the date along with a new trailer.

    Sony and the Sony owned Sucker Punch Productions shared that Ghost of Yotei will be released on PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025. The news of the release date came alongside a new trailer for this "sequel" to Ghost of Tsushima.

    Sucker Punch says that they have been working on Ghost of Yotei basically since Ghost of Tsushima was shipped roughly five years ago. It should be noted that Sucker Punch calls Ghost of...
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  • The Royal Writ Announced

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    • Published: 04-23-2025, 04:16 PM
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    The Royal Writ Announced

    A lane-based deck builder with permadeath.

    Save Sloth Studios and Yogscast Games unveiled The Royal Writ today. This is an upcoming game that combines lane-based battles with card deck building.

    Players will deal damage to enemies on a turn by turn basis. You can take advantage of a card's power or multiplication modifiers in order to reduce a foe's health to zero. The problem here is that you will have to contend with difficult terrain, and the fact that if an enemy...
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  • Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 2 Score Book Released

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    • Published: 04-23-2025, 12:40 PM
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    Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 2 Score Book Released

    This one is for music lovers.

    Materia Editions, in collaboration with ArenaNet, just released the Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 2 score book. This release offers music afficionados a full conductor's score for 19 tracks from Living World Season 2.

    This entire offering is edited and engraved by Sydney Kjerstad. You can either purchase a paperback book for $24.99 or download a digital PDF for $14.99. Both versions can be purchased from the Materia Editions store pa...
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  • Steel Seed Out Now

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    • Published: 04-22-2025, 03:08 PM
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    Steel Seed Out Now

    Stealth-action in a dark sci-fi world.

    Tired of those stealth-action games set in the past or in fantasy style settings? Then maybe you should check out the newly released Steel Seed, a stealth-action title set in a dark sci-fi world "where humanity stands on the brink of extinction."

    Steel Seed is available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99 (plus 15% launch discount). This game is the latest from Storm in a Teacup,...
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  • Details on that Diablo x Berserk Collaboration

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    • Published: 04-22-2025, 02:32 PM
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    Details on that Diablo x Berserk Collaboration

    Both Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal will see collab content.

    Blizzard Entertainment shares new details on the upcoming Diablo x Berserk collaboration. Or should I say, collaborations? Both Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal will get special Berserk themed collaboration content.

    For those playing Diablo Immortal, you will get to experience the "Struggler's Path" content throughout the entire month of May. Diablo 4 players will get the more generally named "Berserk...
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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
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