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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).
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."...
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...
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 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...
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...
Rumor: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to Release During Xbox Summer Showcase
Revealed and released in June.
More rumors are kicking up this week suggesting that an unannounced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be released very soon.
First up, we have professional skateboarder Tyshawn Jones claiming that he's "in a Tony Hawk coming out." During an appearance on the Breakfast Club podcast, Jones says that he will be in a new game that they're remastering.
Jones was indeed one of skaters you could play as in...
Infold Games says that their cozy open-world adventure is coming soon to Steam. Though the release date has yet to be announced, interested players can add the game to their Steam Wishlist in order to be notified when it's released.
Infinity Nikki has already pulled in 20 million downloads since its initial release back on December 5, 2024. Those who are already playing the game can pick up where they left off thanks to cross-progression...
2K detailed plans for what players can expect through some of PGA Tour 2K25's post-launch Seasons. This includes the addition of new, free courses. Other new content includes new quests and challenges, increases to Evolution Tiers in Equipment Progression, as well as leaderboard resets.
Beyond these seasonal content updates, 2K will offer seasonal Clubhouse Passes to players. There will be both a free track and a paid track in these...
Tape 1 of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This is the first part of a new two-episode narrative adventure from DON'T NOD. Specifically, this is from the DON'T NOD Montreal studio and is created by the original creators of Life is Strange.
The second episode, Tape 2, will be out on April 15. For those that purchase Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, the second episode will be...
Team Fortress 2 SDK Released; Old Source Multiplayer Games Updated with 64-bit Support
Total conversion mods based on TF2 are now possible.
Valve just released a massive update to their Source SDK today that adds in all of the Team Fortress 2 client and server code. This update means that mod creators can build entirely new mods for Team Fortress 2. These mods can be small changes to gameplay or they can be as large as total conversion mods.
Given that Team Fortress itself began as a total conversion mod for Quake, it seems fitting that Team Fortress 2...
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Hits PlayStation and Xbox on March 20
Yes, the 2004 game.
PlayStation and Xbox owners will soon get to build the rollercoaster of their dreams when RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 hits modern consoles. This is a new release of the classic 2004 PC title that lets players design not just their own rollercoasters but entire theme parks. It will be out on March 20, 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 added in the CoasterCam feature that allows players to "ride"...
Days Gone Upgrade Path Not Offered for PlayStation Plus Copies
If you can believe it, fans aren't happy about that.
At last week's State of Play showcase, Sony announced the remaster that everybody was waiting for: Days Gone. This PlayStation 5 release of Days Gone Remastered will have a $10 upgrade path if you already own the PlayStation 4 version of the game. That is, there is a $10 upgrade path except if you have access to Days Gone through your PlayStation Plus subscription.
Days Gone was previously offered to PS Plus subscribers...
NetEase Isn't Wasting Time Adding Fake Information for Marvel Rivals Dataminers to Find
They would rather spend time actually developing the game.
There has apparently been some big conspiracy theory kicking around that NetEase and/or Marvel Games have intentionally be adding fake information into Marvel Rivals updates in order to trick dataminers. Whenever a new update is rolled out, dataminers dive in to see if they can surface information on upcoming roster additions that were not officially announced yet.
Rainbow Six Siege to Enter a 'New Era', Adds 'X' to Name
Rainbow Six Siege Twitter just didn't sound right.
Ubisoft has been cooking up a significant transformation for Rainbow Six Siege over the past couple of years that they are finally ready to release. In March, the studio will showcase a soft reboot of Siege, complete with a bit of a name change: Rainbow Six Siege X.
Ubisoft says that the purpose of this update will be to "reinforce Rainbow Six Siege's position at the top of tactical first-person shooters by introducing...
Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics released Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered today on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The PC release is available through Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. No matter where you buy the three-game collection, it should cost you no more than $29.99.
Of course, these games weren't called Tomb Raider 4/5/6 when they released. They were actually called Tomb Raider: The Last...
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition Renamed to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Will soon be available on PC and consoles.
Nightdive Studios says that the System Shock 2 remaster they've been working on will soon be released. A firm release date will be revealed at GDC 2025 during the Future Game Show Spring Showcase stream. GDC 2025 begins March 17, 2025. The Future Game Show Spring Showcase will air on March 20th.
Beyond this tease of a release date, Nightdive also announces that this remaster is no longer called System Shock 2: Enhanced Edit...
The partnership runs for at least the 2025 Evo season.
Maker of gamer peripherals, NACON, just entered into a partnership with the fighting game tournament Evo for the 2025 season. This partnership will feature Nacon's fight sticks, controllers, and headsets throughout the 2025 Evo event circuit and the Evo Awards Show.
The Fighting Game Community will see broadcast segments with Nacon gear, branded commercial spots, and more. Those competing in Evo will also use some...
Ubisoft Says Pre-orders for Assassin's Creed Shadows are 'Tracking Solidly'
Pre-orders are reportedly in line with Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Despite the many manufactured controversies surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows, pre-orders for the game seem to be quite strong. Ubisoft says that pre-orders for the new Assassin's Creed set in Japan's Sengoku period are as strong as pre-orders were for Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
In their latest financial report, the company said that pre-orders "are tracking solidly." The comparison to Assassin's...
Blizzard shared a glimpse at the future of Overwatch 2 yesterday. The future, apparently, includes the return of loot boxes along with several other changes and additions coming to the game.
Come the start of Season 15, Overwatch 2 players will once again be able to earn loot boxes. These loot boxes will again be earnable by playing the game normally. Upon opening said loot box, you will be rewarded with random Overwatch...
New Nvidia GPU Driver Fixes Issues with Valorant and Final Fantasy 16
The 572.42 driver also fixes issues in Delta Force.
Nvidia released the new Game Ready 572.42 driver today for their lineup of graphics cards. This new Game Ready driver includes DLSS 4 support for titles such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, and Wuthering Waves. It also includes support for Sid Meier's Civilization 7.
Importantly, this new driver fixes a few game specific bugs. It fixes a crash when launching Valorant, a PC freeze when exiting Final Fantasy...
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...
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