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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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  • Clockwork Revolution Summer Game Fest Trailer

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 08:38 PM
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    Clockwork Revolution Summer Game Fest Trailer

    XBOX and PC only.

    inXile entertainment shared a new look at their time-hopping steampunk RPG, Clockwork Revolution. The last time we saw this one was actually almost exactly one year ago during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. This year, inXile shared a more detailed look at Clockwork Revolution, introducing players to Morgan's gang, the Rotten Row Hooligans, and a heist gone wrong.

    Clockwork Revolution is expected to release in 2027 for XBOX Series X|S, Game Pass, Microsoft...
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  • 25th Anniversary XBOX Series X Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-08-2026, 07:53 PM
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    25th Anniversary XBOX Series X Announced

    It's the late 90s all over again.

    Microsoft announced a special, limited edition 1TB XBOX Series X to commemorate the platform's 25th anniversary. The XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition is a translucent XBOX Series X that draws "inspiration from the original XBOX." There's also a translucent "OG Green" XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition coming as well.

    The console and controller will be available as a limited-edition collection "in select...
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  • Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Out August 27

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 05:32 PM
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    Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Out August 27

    Rats.

    Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is out on August 27, 2026. This is a prequel to the two entries in A Plague Tale and focuses on Sophia's journey. It's coming to Steam, PlayStation, XBOX, and Epic. ...
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  • Star Wars: Galactic Racer Summer Game Fest Trailer

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 05:17 PM
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    Star Wars: Galactic Racer Summer Game Fest Trailer

    I've built a racer. It's the fastest ever!

    A deeper look at Star Wars: Galactic Racer aired during Summer Game Fest last Friday. This new trailer offers a peek "at the bitter rivalry between Galactic League champion Kestar Bool and mysterious challenge Shade." You also get a look at the new location, Derven Acos. ...
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  • Ico Creator Reveals gen ATLAS

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 02:37 PM
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    Ico Creator Reveals gen ATLAS

    Big robot head thing.

    genDESIGN, a studio helmed by Fumito Ueda, shared a full reveal of gen ATLAS. This title is a single-player, sci-fi, action-adventure experience coming at some point to the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S.

    Ueda is best known for creating Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian. genDESIGN is made up of several team members that worked on these titles alongside Ueda.

    And yes, this one does seem to be exclusive...
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  • Aion 2 Gets Global Release in September

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 01:39 PM
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    Aion 2 Gets Global Release in September

    You can also get some freebies ahead of time.

    NC says that Aion 2, their open-world MMORPG will release globally this September through both Steam and NC's own Purple platform. Aion 2 is already out in Korea and Taiwan where it is reportedly already a "critical and commercial success."

    The global release will give players in North America, South America, Europe, and the rest of Asia access to the game. NC says that those who register for the Aion 2 newslet...
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  • Another New Control Resonant Trailer from Summer Game Fest

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    • Published: 06-08-2026, 01:08 PM
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    Another New Control Resonant Trailer from Summer Game Fest

    Two trailers? In THIS economy?

    Control Resonant had a second trailer that aired during Summer Game Fest. The first one obviously dropping during the PlayStation State of Play earlier last week.

    If you saw the new trailer on Friday, you didn't see the whole thing. Remedy Entertainment made a longer version of the trailer than the one that aired. This new trailer is narrated by Emily Pope, who you may recognize as the actor behind Jesse Faden, the acting director of the...
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  • 007 First Light Sells 2.7 Million Copies in First Week

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    • Published: 06-06-2026, 01:21 PM
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    007 First Light Sells 2.7 Million Copies in First Week

    Good games sell well. Who knew?

    IO interactive shared a quick announcement today about 007 First Light sales. The studio says that within its first week of availability, 007 First Light has sold 2.7 million copies. ...
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  • Stranger Than Heaven Includes Tupac for Some Weird Fucking Reason

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    • Published: 06-06-2026, 09:54 AM
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    Stranger Than Heaven Includes Tupac for Some Weird Fucking Reason

    No really: What the actual fuck is that?

    RGG Studio shared a new trailer for Stranger Than Heaven during the Summer Game Fest event. The trailer showed off the cast and some characters we knew about previously but then it threw a bit of a curveball near the end. Emerging from the shadows was none other than Tupac Shakur, a man who has been dead for 30 years.

    Sure, it's not clear yet just how big of a role this virtual Tupac will have in Stranger Than Heaven but it's...
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  • The Wolf Among Us 2 Coming in 2027

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-06-2026, 06:02 AM
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    The Wolf Among Us 2 Coming in 2027

    At long last.

    After Telltale returned in 2019, they announced that they were going to get back to working on The Wolf Among Us 2. Seven years later, Telltale seems almost ready to actually release that game. The Wolf Among Us 2 had a new trailer at Summer Game Fest and a release date window of 2027.

    Telltale also announced a little something that might keep you occupied in the wait for 2027's new release: The Wolf Among Us Remastered. That remaster is expected to be...
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  • Final Fantasy 7's Tifa Joining Street Fighter 6 Roster in Year 4

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-06-2026, 04:31 AM
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    Final Fantasy 7's Tifa Joining Street Fighter 6 Roster in Year 4

    Plus some other fighters are coming too I guess.

    Capcom revealed the four characters that will join the fighting roster of Street Fighter 6 in Year 4. Of the four, the most notable and most recognizable is Tifa from Final Fantasy 7. Specifically, this Tifa will be the one from the Final Fantasy 7 Remake titles.

    Tifa will join the brand-new fighters of Yasmine and Arjun. They will be joined by the second protagonist of the World Tour mode, Bosch. According to Capcom's...
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Announced

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    • Published: 06-06-2026, 03:45 AM
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    Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Announced

    Forcing gamers to look up for the first time ever.

    Capcom announced a massive "content-rich expansion" for Monster Hunter Wilds during Summer Game Fest. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will include "new and returning monsters, refined gameplay mechanics, a new high-altitude locale, and more." Players will take the Expedition Team to a new location set amongst the clouds. Elder Dragons and Master Rank content are also being added with this expansion.
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  • Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Revealed

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    • Published: 06-06-2026, 03:25 AM
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    Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Revealed

    Capcom, you better keep this iconic scene in this remake.

    Capcom officially announced Resident Evil Veronica during Summer Game Fest. No, that is not a typo. Capcom has dropped the word "Code" from Resident Evil: Code Veronica for this remake of the Claire Redfield focused survival horror game.

    Resident Evil Veronica was given a vague 2027 release window during Summer Game Fest. This one is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Capcom...
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  • First Three Hitman Games are Getting Remastered

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    • Published: 06-06-2026, 02:27 AM
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    First Three Hitman Games are Getting Remastered

    Welcome back, 47.

    Saber Interactive announced Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set for release in 2027, this pack will include remastered versions of the original Hitman trilogy from IO Interactive: Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts. Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered will include enhanced visuals that can be toggled on and off instantly, a photo mode, and more.

    Saber says that the visuals...
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  • Mortal Shell 2 Open Beta Now Live

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    • Published: 06-06-2026, 02:12 AM
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    Mortal Shell 2 Open Beta Now Live

    The rare surprise drop during Summer Game Fest.

    The first three hours of Mortal Shell 2 can be played right now through the Mortal Shell 2 open beta. This beta went live on Steam during the Summer Game Fest, giving players their first hands-on for the upcoming dark fantasy action-RPG.

    Playstack and Cold Symmetry says that this beta gives everyone access to the opening prologue for the main game as well as an early section of the game's open world. You will start your...
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