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

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    • Published: 04-10-2025, 05:31 PM
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    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

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    • Published: 04-10-2025, 04:20 PM
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    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

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    • Published: 04-10-2025, 02:38 PM
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    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

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    • Published: 04-10-2025, 02:02 PM
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    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

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    • Published: 04-10-2025, 01:07 PM
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    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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  • Tempest Rising Gameplay Overview Video

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    • Published: 04-10-2025, 11:41 AM
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    Tempest Rising Gameplay Overview Video

    A crash course on this new RTS.

    A rapid-fire four-minute long gameplay overview video is now available for Tempest Rising. This is an upcoming real-time strategy (RTS) game from Slipgate Ironworks and published by Knights Peak.

    This video shows a pretty general overview of what players will experience when the full game is released April 24 on Steam. Alternatively, you can start playing on April 17 if you pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Tempest Rising.

    Players...
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  • Date Everything! Dated for June 17

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    • Published: 04-10-2025, 10:57 AM
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    Date Everything! Dated for June 17

    I can think of at least one person who would date their couch...

    The release date for the sandbox dating sim, Date Everything!, is set for June 17, 2025. Sassy Chap Games and Team17 Digital will allow players to date, well, everything on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in just a couple of months.

    In Date Everything!, players will explore a world where even regular, everyday objects can be potential romantic partners. Using the "Dateviator"...
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  • Duck Detective is Now Available on Mobile

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    • Published: 04-09-2025, 04:25 PM
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    Duck Detective is Now Available on Mobile

    Follow the crumbs of clues to quack the case.

    Snapbreak Games is happy to announce that Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is now available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. This fusion of comedy with an old-fashioned mystery-adventure is developed by Happy Broccoli Games.

    Duck Detective will have you solving cases, solving puzzles, and enjoying a fair bit of comedy throughout. Can you, as Eugene McQuacklin, solve the mystery of the secret salami?

    Duck...
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  • The Last of Us Renewed for Season 3

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    • Published: 04-09-2025, 03:58 PM
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    The Last of Us Renewed for Season 3

    Thought we kind of already knew this?

    HBO announced today that they have already renewed The Last of Us for a third season. The announcement comes just days before the premiere of Season 2 on Max.

    The announcement of the third season was made through social media, with the simple caption of "It can't be for nothing. Season 3 is coming."

    As reviews were coming in for the first season of the show, "multiple seasons" was a topic of discussion...
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  • Astro Bot and Still Wakes the Deep are Big Winners at BAFTA Games Awards 2025

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    • Published: 04-09-2025, 12:27 PM
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    Astro Bot and Still Wakes the Deep are Big Winners at BAFTA Games Awards 2025

    Astro Bot took home five awards this weekend.

    The BAFTA Games Awards took place on Tuesday, April 8, with the night's big winners including Astro Bot and Still Wakes the Deep.

    The annual awards show was hosted once again by the UK's independent arts charity and celebrates a range of games across a variety of categories. Some of the titles nominated include Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (11 nominations), Still Wakes the Deep (eight nominations), and Astro Bot (also eight...
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  • Razer and Others Halt Laptop Sales as Trump Adds an Additional 84% Tariff on Chinese Imports

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    • Published: 04-08-2025, 05:20 PM
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    Razer and Others Halt Laptop Sales as Trump Adds an Additional 84% Tariff on Chinese Imports

    Don't worry, it will get worse.

    Several laptop manufacturers, including Razer and Framework, are halting the sale of laptops to those living in the United States. This comes on the eve of even higher tariffs going live on goods imported from China.

    The Trump administration is about to tack on another 84% in tariffs on all imports from China. This is on top of the already existing tariffs for Chinese goods. This means that starting on Wednesday, April 9 tariffs on goods...
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  • First Roadmap for Diablo 4 Revealed

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    • Published: 04-08-2025, 02:08 PM
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    First Roadmap for Diablo 4 Revealed

    Updates through to the end of 2025 detailed.

    Blizzard shared the first roadmap for Diablo 4 today. They say that "The Age of Hatred continues in 2025" and the roadmap shared certainly seems to indicate a rather packed year of upcoming content.

    The roadmap shows off what fans can expect every three to four months in 2025. For instance, from April to July there is Belial's Return. This period will bestow boss powers onto the player. There will be new quests and...
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  • No More Room in Hell 2 'Reanimation Update' Announced

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    • Published: 04-08-2025, 01:19 PM
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    No More Room in Hell 2 'Reanimation Update' Announced

    The next major update for Early Access is coming soon.

    Torn Banner Studios says that the next major update for their co-op zombie shooter, No More Room in Hell 2, will drop on April 15. This update, dubbed the Reanimation update, will add in two new maps, a new radial inventory, revamped combat system, a character roster, and more.

    Pottsville is the first of the two new maps coming to No More Room in Hell 2. It's a "brooding suburban small town inspired by classic...
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  • First Major Assassin's Creed Shadows Update Fixes Several Bugs and Adds Bulk Selling

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    • Published: 04-07-2025, 05:57 PM
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    First Major Assassin's Creed Shadows Update Fixes Several Bugs and Adds Bulk Selling

    Several quality of life improvements are coming in title update 1.0.2.

    Ubisoft will deploy the first major update for Assassin's Creed Shadows on April 8 at 10 am ET. Title update 1.0.2 will include several bug fixes as well as several quality of life additions.

    Though Ubisoft promises "more new and exciting things are coming soon," many of the quality of life improvements coming with this update are sure to make most players quite happy. After the 1.0.2 update...
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  • Poll: Favorite Video Game Film Adaptation?

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    • Published: 04-07-2025, 05:27 PM
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    Poll: Favorite Video Game Film Adaptation?

    4
    Mortal Kombat
    50.00%
    2
    Tomb Raider
    0%
    0
    Max Payne
    0%
    0
    Street Fighter
    25.00%
    1
    Super Mario Bros.
    0%
    0
    Minecraft
    0%
    0
    Five Nights at Freddy's
    0%
    0
    Sonic the Hedgehog
    25.00%
    1
    Resident Evil
    0%
    0
    Other (comment below)
    0%
    0

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    ABSOLUTE CINEMA

    Which video gamedo you pick as your favorite video game to film adaptation?

    There are already a bunch of gaming franchises that have found huge success on the silver screen including Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario, and now Minecraft. Maybe you prefer some of the less popular options, such as Borderlands, Tekken, or Need for Speed.

    I will try to include as many franchises as I can in this poll. If your favorite game to film adaptation was Mortal...
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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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