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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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  • Mortal Shell 2 Open Beta Now Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • 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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  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Announced, Set for Spring 2027 Release on All Platforms

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-06-2026, 01:45 AM
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    Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Announced, Set for Spring 2027 Release on All Platforms

    Square Enix with a huge W at Summer Game Fest.

    The third and final part to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project was announced during Summer Game Fest. Square Enix shared the first look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation to close out Summer Game Fest. Square Enix not only shared this new trailer but they also shared additional footage for the game after game director Naoki Hamaguchi took to the stage.

    Square Enix says that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will release spring 2027...
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  • 1666: Amsterdam is Back from the Dead and With a Demo

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-06-2026, 01:15 AM
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    1666: Amsterdam is Back from the Dead and With a Demo

    This game was originally in development in the early 2010s.

    Creative director Patrice Désilets is finally getting to make the game he's wanted to make for well over a decade. Désilets and game development studio Panache Digital Games, just re-revealed 1666: Amsterdam. This is a dark, third-person story-led action-adventure game that had a world premiere trailer at Summer Game Fest.

    Désilets was the key figures behind the Assassin's Creed franchise at Ubisoft. Not...
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  • Lords of the Fallen 2 Trailer Suggests Fall Release

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-06-2026, 12:25 AM
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    Lords of the Fallen 2 Trailer Suggests Fall Release

    Ok.

    A new trailer for Lords of the Fallen 2 was shared during Summer Game Fest this past evening. The trailer includes a vague "fall 2026" release window for the action-RPG, Souls-like that CI Games is currently working on. It's coming to Steam, Epic, PlayStation, and Xbox. ...
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  • Last Harbor is an Open World Zombie Survival Game Set Mainly at Sea

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-05-2026, 11:06 PM
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    Last Harbor is an Open World Zombie Survival Game Set Mainly at Sea

    Zombies off the port bow!

    Last Harbor is an open world zombie survival game with a bit of a unique twist: Most of the game takes place at sea. During Summer Game Fest, tinyBuild revealed a trailer for Last Harbor. This multiplayer, survival crafting game is set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest where zombies have taken over the land masses. That means you and your boat will take to the seas to try to survive and live out your days.

    Players will be able to craft,...
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  • Guild Wars 3 Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-05-2026, 10:34 PM
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    Guild Wars 3 Announced

    One of the best MMO franchises is getting a new sequel.

    During Summer Game Fest, ArenaNet officially announced Guild Wars 3 to the world. This third entry in the long-running Guild Wars MMORPG franchise will be the first entirely new game since the 2012 release of Guild Wars 2. No release date was suggested, but we were told that Guild Wars 3 will be a global release on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.

    Not only will this be a simultaneous release across both Steam and ArenaNet's...
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  • Steam Bullet Fest Next Week

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-05-2026, 09:58 PM
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    Steam Bullet Fest Next Week

    Pew pew.

    Valve shared word that the Steam Bullet Fest will run from June 8 through June 15 at 10 AM PT. This Fest will be focused on games where there are a lot of bullets flying, perhaps even whizzing, around the screen at almost all times.

    The week will include sales on bullet hell style games. You'll either be dodging the bullets or making them. Either way, there's going to be a ton of them.

    Valve shared a trailer for the Steam Bullet Fest, which you...
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  • Valve Says Steam Machine and Steam Frame to Launch This Summer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-04-2026, 07:54 PM
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    Valve Says Steam Machine and Steam Frame to Launch This Summer

    Prices still haven't been announced yet though.

    Hold onto your butts and wallets, because the Steam Machine and Steam Frame are expected to ship this summer. This news come directly from Valve in a new Steam news posting about an expansion to the Steam Verified program.

    Valve says that they expect both the Steam Machine and Steam from to begin "shipping this summer." Beyond that brief statement, they did not provide any specific date for either device. Valve...
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  • Siege of Orgrimmar Out Today for Mists of Pandaria Classic

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-04-2026, 04:48 PM
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    Siege of Orgrimmar Out Today for Mists of Pandaria Classic

    The new multi-part raid is now live for WoW Classic.

    World of Warcraft Classic has a big new update today. WoW Classic is now in its Mists of Pandaria Classic era and today the "new" Siege of Orgrimmar was released. The update also adds the "new" zone, Timeless Isle, alongside five new World Bosses, the final quests for the Legendary Cloak, Proving Grounds, and more.

    The Siege of Orgrimmar is a two-part raid. Players will go from what remains of the...
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  • Silent Hill: Townfall Releases September 24

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-03-2026, 08:59 PM
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    Silent Hill: Townfall Releases September 24

    There's that September release window again.

    Silent Hill: Townfall also showed up at State of Play this week. Konami shared that the anticipated horror title will release on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic on September 24, 2026. Pre-orders are currently available now for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions. There are pre-order bonuses available for both versions. The Deluxe Edition of the game also includes 48-hours of advanced access.

    A new trailer shows off some brief...
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  • The Lost Wild Revealed

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-03-2026, 08:26 PM
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    The Lost Wild Revealed

    Now I'm being chased by some irate velociraptors. Well, believe me this has been one lousy day​.

    Dinosaur survival games are coming back in style. In 2025, Jurassic Park: Survival was revealed and this week we were given a look at The Lost Wild. In development by Great Ape Games, The Lost Wild is aiming for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic. The Lost Wild will be published by Annapurna Interactive.

    As Saskia, players must seek resources and answers by...
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  • Control Resonant Launches September 24

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-03-2026, 06:58 PM
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    Control Resonant Launches September 24

    Another September release.

    Remedy Entertainment announced this week that Control Resonant, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Control, will release worldwide on September 24, 2026. The release date reveal came during Sony's new State of Play where Remedy showed off another new trailer for the game.

    This trailer shares a look at Dylan Faden's "dramatic journey as he is sent by the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) into the heart of a supernatural crisis."...
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  • Marvel's Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Introduces Jean Grey

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-03-2026, 05:58 PM
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    Marvel's Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Introduces Jean Grey

    Logan joins several others with the September release.

    PlayStation opened this week's State of Play with a new look at Marvel's Wolverine. Wolverine is still in development from Insomniac Games, a studio that used to develop non-Marvel video games once upon a time. The trailer from them shared that Wolverine is out on September 15, 2026 for PlayStation 5.

    As you probably already expected from a Wolverine game, there is plenty of stabby-stabby and flowing blood. Wolverine...
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  • God of War Laufey Announced with Gameplay and a Talking Jell-O Cube

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-03-2026, 03:37 PM
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    God of War Laufey Announced with Gameplay and a Talking Jell-O Cube

    And introducing Jack Quaid as Frank Phranque, a literal cube!

    The latest State of Play ended with a big gameplay showcase for God of War Laufey. The newest God of War from Sony's Santa Monica Studio is a new adventure focusing on Faye, the recently deceased wife of Kratos and mother to Loki Atreus.

    Well, as is pretty damn common with the God of War games, death doesn't mean the end of one's adventures. After her funeral, Faye awakens in a strange land. This land is called...
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  • The Big Sportsbooks Are Locked and Loaded with the 2026 FIFA World Cup Markets

    • Created by: Major 0
    • Published: 06-03-2026, 06:02 AM

    The Big Sportsbooks Are Locked and Loaded with the 2026 FIFA World Cup Markets

    The books are throwing everything at us for 2026. Odds are posted, props are available and regional markets are already hot. While the Brits and the Spanish are clear favorites on the outright market, you need to get on Kane, Yamal and Mbapp as well.

    It's on, everyone. The books have put out their odds and they are ready to rumble. You'll find a full array of markets at the books, which are there to give you a selection of bets, win or lose before the final whistle has sounded. Smart...
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