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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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  • F1 25 in May

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2025, 05:01 PM
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    F1 25 in May

    Start your engines, and then keep them idling until late May.

    Electronic Arts says that F1 25 releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 30, 2025. Once again, this is "an official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship."

    Players that own F1 23 or F1 24 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, EA app, Epic Games, or Steam will be offered a 15% pre-order loyalty discount of just the Iconic Edition of the game. The Iconic Edition grants three...
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  • Pilo and the Holobook Releases April 10

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2025, 03:35 PM
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    Pilo and the Holobook Releases April 10

    Capture an entire galaxy in stickers.

    Pilo and the Holobook is a newly announced adventure game coming from Mudita Games. Pilo and the Holobook will release on April 10 on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch for just $12.99.

    Pilo is a space explorer looking to document all that the galaxy has to offer. Specifically, he's interested in the largely uncharted space system XOP-246. Pilo doesn't take photographs or write down his findings. Instead, Pilo uses his handy Holobook...
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  • New Teaser for Fallen Tear: The Ascension

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-26-2025, 03:03 PM
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    New Teaser for Fallen Tear: The Ascension

    When Metroidvania meets RPG.

    Winter Crew describes their upcoming game as "JRPG-inspired" meets Metroidvania. These elements make up the core of Fallen Tear: The Ascension, a new title in development for PC and consoles.

    The PC release will hit Steam in Q1 2026. The console releases on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch will get the game "at a later date."

    We have a new teaser trailer for the game to possibly whet your appetite. Details on...
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  • From Casual Multiplayer to Competitive Esports – How Server Hosting Shapes Your Gaming Experience

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 03-26-2025, 11:35 AM

    From Casual Multiplayer to Competitive Esports – How Server Hosting Shapes Your Gaming Experience

    Whether you're enjoying a casual Minecraft session with friends or competing at the highest levels of esports, server hosting plays a critical role in shaping your gaming experience. The difference between a smooth, lag-free match and a frustrating, unplayable session often comes down to the quality of the server infrastructure. From small private lobbies to large-scale professional tournaments, understanding how server hosting impacts gameplay can help you make informed decisions about where and h...
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  • First Assassin's Creed Shadows Hotfix is Live as Ubisoft Celebrates Series' Second Biggest Launch Ever

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-25-2025, 06:31 PM
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    First Assassin's Creed Shadows Hotfix is Live as Ubisoft Celebrates Series' Second Biggest Launch Ever

    Huge sales figures and a small patch.

    The first update for Assassin's Creed Shadows was pushed live today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Mac. This title update 1.0.1 is of the hotfix variety and includes just a few bug fixes.

    Before we get to that hotfix update changelog, Ubisoft also notes that Assassin's Creed Shadows has been played by over two million players in the two days since its release. This news was shared through Ubisoft's socials over the weekend....
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  • Game Informer is Back

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-25-2025, 06:01 PM
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    Game Informer is Back

    And free from the clutches of GameStop.

    Game Informer is back. The entire Game Informer team is back, the website is back, and soon the physical publication will be back. Today's happy news was announced via Matt Miller, the former and again current editor-in-chief of Game Informer.

    If you want the full story, I suggest you read Miller's full announcement that was linked just prior. In short, the rights to Game Informer was secured by Gunzilla Games. Gunzilla Games gave...
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  • Among Us and Like a Dragon Collaboration is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-25-2025, 05:35 PM
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    Among Us and Like a Dragon Collaboration is Live

    Nani?

    From now through to June 23, 2025, you can acquire various Like a Dragon (Yakuza) cosmetics in Among Us. Suddenly, World of Tanks collaborating with Girls und Panzer seems a lot less weird.

    The "Kamurocho Cosmicube" is available right now for 110 Stars. If you purchase one of these Cosmicubes, you get immediate access to what I would consider to be a "bunch" of Like a Dragon themed items.

    For reference, 110 Stars will set you back...
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  • World of Tanks Collabs with Girls und Panzer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-25-2025, 04:36 PM
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    World of Tanks Collabs with Girls und Panzer

    Huh?

    The "hit anime franchise" Girls und Panzer makes a return to World of Tanks. This collaboration adds in themed content such as tanks, elite crews, and various customizations.

    This collaboration runs from March 25 through April 3. Players will have an opportunity "to command new crew members from St. Gloriana Girls' College and enjoy authentic voiceovers performed by the original Japanese cast."

    I don't know how many times this sort...
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  • Nvidia Launches Project G-Assist AI Assistant

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-25-2025, 03:44 PM
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    Nvidia Launches Project G-Assist AI Assistant

    Get an early look at Nvidia's own AI tool.

    Nvidia has launched an experimental AI assistant tool named Project G-Assist (or Project G-Assist System Assistant), details of which are available here.

    Project G-Assist, integrated into the latest Nvidia app, is available for GeForce RTX desktop users. It operates locally on all RTX AI PCs (30 Series and above) and enables users to control various PC settings, including optimizing game and system configurations, monitoring...
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  • Dune: Awakening Devs Share PC Requirements and Promise No Monthly Subscription

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-24-2025, 06:07 PM
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    Dune: Awakening Devs Share PC Requirements and Promise No Monthly Subscription

    No early access, no subscription, and reasonable PC requirements.

    Funcom just said a lot of "right" things when it comes to their upcoming release Dune: Awakening. The studio confirms that this MMO game will release on May 20th. They also note that this will be the "full launch" of the game and not some sort of an Early Access release.

    Dune: Awakening will also not feature any sort of subscription service, a nice rarity for an MMO-style game these...
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  • BYOC Returns for QuakeCon 2025

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-24-2025, 02:18 PM
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    BYOC Returns for QuakeCon 2025

    It's not a command, just a suggestion.

    QuakeCon 2025 runs from August 7 through August 10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. This year, the BYOC (bring your own computer) event is back for those who were missing it.

    New for 2025 is the BYOC Group Registration, which opens on Thursday, April 10 at 4pm ET. This will allow attendees to keep their BYOC group together (minimum of 6 seats required). Group tickets include all of the standard...
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  • Free Tickets for the Boston Stop of the Warcraft World Tour Go Live on March 27th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-24-2025, 01:54 PM
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    Free Tickets for the Boston Stop of the Warcraft World Tour Go Live on March 27th

    First come, first served.

    Blizzard shares that the final stop of the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour will take place on May 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. This celebration of three decades of Warcraft invites fans of any and all of the Warcraft games to the Royale Boston, with doors opening at 7pm ET.

    Tickets for this event are free, but it's on a first come, first serve basis. The first wave of tickets will be offered on Thursday, March 27 at 10am PT (1pm ET)....
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  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Comes to PlayStation 5 on April 17th

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-24-2025, 01:10 PM
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    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Comes to PlayStation 5 on April 17th

    The award winning game is PS5 bound.

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will release on PlayStation 5 on April 17, 2025. The game, which was released in December 2024 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, ended up on several "Best of" and "Game of the Year" lists as well as being awarded the D.I.C.E. Adventure Game of the Year.

    Today's PS5 release date reveal was shared by Troy Baker and Nolan North in a video that celebrates the joys of a great adventure game....
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  • Tony Hawk Forced Activision to Add Bam Margera to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-23-2025, 04:07 PM
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    Tony Hawk Forced Activision to Add Bam Margera to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

    Margera is a very last minute addition.

    When Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 was officially announced, there was one glaring omission from the list of featured skaters that would be included with the game. Those who played the old games quickly noticed that Bam Margera's name was missing from the roster despite appearing in both of the original releases.

    In a recent episode of The Nine Club podcast, it's claimed that Tony Hawk himself had to intervene at the last minute...
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  • Remedy's FBC: Firebreak Set for Summer Release

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-23-2025, 03:19 PM
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    Remedy's FBC: Firebreak Set for Summer Release

    Take Control.

    Remedy Entertainment shared a new gameplay trailer for FBC: Firebreak as well as a new release window for this co-op shooter. FBC: Firebreak is expected to release in summer 2025 for Steam, Epic, Xbox, and PlayStation. It will also be a day one release on PC Game Pass, Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium).

    FBC: Firebreak is a multiplayer PvE shooter where you try to restore order to the Oldest House after it "falls under siege...
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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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