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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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  • Cunning Stunts Content Coming to GTA Online on July 12

    Cunning Stunts Content Coming to GTA Online on July 12

    Rockstar Games released a new trailer for their Cunning Stunts content coming on July 12 for GTA Online.
    Stunt Races happen on a massive scale, towering above the Los Santos skyline or soaring between treacherous blades of RON Alternates Windmill Farm. Vehicles tear upside-down through loops and tubes, launch off ramps with extra propulsion from speed strips, diverge and merge across multiple pathways, and speed through gigantic rings of fire in death-defying new Races. The jum
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  • Sony's Adam Boyes Leaving to Become Indie Developer

    Sony's Adam Boyes Leaving to Become Indie Developer

    Sony's VP of Third Party Relations and Developer Technology Group at PlayStation, Adam Boyes, announced today that he will be leaving his position with Sony. He announced this alongside news that he plans to become an independent game developer.
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  • No Man's Sky Has Gone Gold

    No Man's Sky Has Gone Gold

    Hello Games tweeted out a picture of the No Man's Sky crew celebrating hard. They have good reason to celebrate as No Man's Sky has gone gold!
    It's happened. No Man's Sky just went gold. I'm so incredibly proud of this tiny team. 4 years of emotions

    Look at this crew. Look at how happy they are.

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  • Free Trial of UFC 2

    Free Trial of UFC 2

    From now until July 11 at 10AM (PT) you can play all of EA Sports UFC 2 for free on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
    Download the trial and experience five (5) hours of the full game featuring all-new game modes like Knockout Mode, UFC Ultimate Team and Live Events now featuring the UFC 200 fight card. EA SPORTS UFC 2 innovates with stunning character likeness and animation, adds an all new Knockout Physics System and authentic gameplay features, and invites all fighters to step bac
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  • Evolve Going Free-to-Play on July 7

    Evolve Going Free-to-Play on July 7

    Evolve, the 4v1 game that received a lot of praise at earlier E3 events but not much after release, will be going the free-to-play route on July 7. Turtle Rock explains what this means for current players and newcomers to the game.

    Chris Ashton and Phil Robb, Turtle Rock's Co-Founders, gives us the lengthy breakdown.
    So, when you first walk into Turtle Rock, this is what you see:

    We’re proud of those awards -- they hang in the lobby for a reaso
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  • (Updated) TmarTn Apologizes for Getting Caught as CSGOLotto Legal Council Issues Statement

    UPDATE 1 (9:41PM ET July 6, 2016): It seems as though Martin has pulled his insincere apology video! Why? It's a mystery.

    Original: Trevor "TmarTn" Martin issued an "apology" today for his role in deceiving people about his role with CSGOLotto. In it, he essentially apologizes for getting caught. He's not really apologizing for the illegal gambling, enticing minors to gamble, failure to disclose ownership of CSGOLotto, or facilitating illegal gambling. No, he's basically just...
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  • Battlefield 1 Closed Alpha NDA Lifted

    Battlefield 1 Closed Alpha NDA Lifted

    Those that are in the closed alpha for Battlefield 1 can now share thoughts, experiences, videos, screenshots, and stream the game as DICE and EA have lifted the NDA.

    So, with that said, are there any burning questions you'd like to have me try to answer about Battlefield 1?...
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  • Deep Silver to Publish Persona 5, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, and Shin Megami Tensei IV in Europe

    Atlus passed along word that Deep Silver will serve as the publisher for Persona 5, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse throughout Europe. At present, there are no definitive release dates for when this will happen.
    The publishing deal will cover the wide array of future titles for both physical and digital versions across PAL territories, including the SEGA title 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, and the ATLUS titles Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, and the
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  • Lawyers Weigh in on CS:GO Skin Betting and Illegal Gambling

    Lawyers Weigh in on CS:GO Skin Betting and Illegal Gambling

    Throughout the day, three esports focused lawyers took to Reddit to answer questions surrounding the imminent legal battle that is about to take place regarding CSGOLotto, underage and illegal gambling, and failure to disclose.

    The lawyers, Jeff Ifrah, Ryan Morrison, and Bryce Blum, tackle all things TmarTn, ProSyndicate, and even Valve's role in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skin betting. To be honest, there are a ton of worthwhile questions and responses to said que...
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  • Fallout 4 DLC Nuka-World is Final DLC Says Bethesda

    Fallout 4 DLC Nuka-World is Final DLC Says Bethesda

    Bethesda's Pete Hines revealed that the Nuka-World DLC coming for Fallout 4 will be the final piece of DLC released for the game. This DLC, expected in August, finally turns Fallout 4 into the theme park we all believed it to be at its heart from the beginning....
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  • New Dewbauchee Seven-70 Car Added to GTA Online Plus Fireworks and Double RP Events

    Earlier today, Rockstar Games released an update for GTA Online that adds in a new car, the Dewbauchee Seven-70, three new locations to Power Play, double RP and double GTA$ events, and more.
    DOUBLE GTA$ AND RP PLAYLISTS In honor of these latest additions from Further Adventures in Finance and Felony, we've also got a week's worth of bonuses, starting today with a Double GTA$ & RP Playlist featuring the three newest Power Play locales that runs through July 8th. Then just in time
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  • VRNinja Coming to Oculus Store

    VRNinja Coming to Oculus Store

    OutOfBounds Software Solutions and Madsoft Games announced that their upcoming VR game, VRNinja, is coming to the Oculus Store later this month.
    Features
    TWO INTENSE MODES OF PLAY
    Test your skills in the wave-based Campaign Mode or ramp up the challenge in the endless Arcade Mode!

    THREE BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE-INSPIRED ENVIRONMENTS Experience the peaceful dojo, steamy hot springs, and spooky night levels! Each new area presents new challenging obstacles and d
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  • Red Dead Redemption Coming to Xbox One Backwards Compatibility on Friday

    Red Dead Redemption Coming to Xbox One Backwards Compatibility on Friday

    This Friday, July 8, Red Dead Redemption will be added to the Xbox One Backwards Compatibility list. This means that every Xbox 360 owner of the game will be able to play the game on their Xbox One consoles. In addition, the game will be available for purchase through the Xbox One Games Store starting this Friday. Backwards Compatible games typically include better performance compared to their 360 counterparts. If you want, you can snag Red Dead Redemption for the Xbox 360 right now for ...
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  • Team EnVyUs Issues Statement About TmarTn and Ties to CSGOLotto

    Team EnVyUs Issues Statement About TmarTn and Ties to CSGOLotto

    For those unaware of the illegal dealings of one Trevor Martin (aka: TmarTn), it would be best to begin with this earlier news post. With that said, it must be noted that TmarTn also has a partial ownership in Team EnVyUs, a group of professional players with ties to Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Call of Duty (to name a few).

    Today, Team EnVyUs issued a statement about their current stance on TmarTn's partial ownership in the team and his roles with CSGOLotto. ...
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  • h3h3Productions Takes On the Shady World of CS:GO Gambling, TmarTn, and ProSyndicate

    h3h3Productions' latest video takes a look at the shady and sometimes illegal world of gambling, trading, and skin unlocking in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This comes hot on the heels of a lawsuit filed against Valve for "illegal gambling" in CS:GO. The lawsuit claims that Valve "knowingly allowed, supported, and/or sponsored illegal gambling by allowing millions of Americans to link their individual Steam accounts to third-party websites such as CSGO Lounge ("Lounge"), CSGO Diamon...
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Monthly Poll

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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%
    2
    I completed up to 10 games
    50.00%
    3
    I completed more than 10 games
    16.67%
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