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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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  • Steam Cyberpunk Fest on August 3

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-30-2026, 02:30 PM
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    Steam Cyberpunk Fest on August 3

    Life’s a game, and we’re all just players. The question is, what’s your strategy?

    Valve shared word that the Steam Cyberpunk Fest is set to run from August 3 to August 10, beginning and ending at 10 AM PT on those dates.

    In case it wasn't obvious, the Steam Cyberpunk Fest will include plenty of deals and offers, maybe even some demos and developer streams, for all sorts of games where low-lifes and high-tech are the norm.

    As per usual, Valve put together...
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  • Social Deduction Fest Hits Steam Next Week

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 07-09-2026, 06:31 PM
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    Social Deduction Fest Hits Steam Next Week

    This Fest seems a little sus.

    The corpse of the Steam Summer Sale isn't even room temperature yet and Valve is already flying into my inbox to announce the next Steam Fest. The audacity of them.

    The Steam Social Deduction Fest will kick off on July 13 and run until July 16. This Fest offers a whopping three days where you will find, buy, and maybe even play games where the goal is to "sniff out imposters, determine friends from foes, and tame your paranoia as best...
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  • Steam Summer Sale Begins

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-25-2026, 01:04 PM
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    Steam Summer Sale Begins

    Summer can go, the sale can stay.

    Valve says that the Steam Summer Sale is now live. This annual sale is live until July 9, 2026 at 10 AM PT. This gives you not one but two weeks of deep discounts on video games for your PC, your Mac, your Linux gaming rig, your Steam Deck, and maybe even your new Steam Machine (though that's just a Linux based PC anyway).

    Valve once again put a trailer together for this sale that will give you some "inspiration" on games you...
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  • Valve's Steam Machine Priced at $1,049 for 512GB and No Controller Up to $1,428 for 2TB and Controller

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-22-2026, 02:56 PM
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    Valve's Steam Machine Priced at $1,049 for 512GB and No Controller Up to $1,428 for 2TB and Controller

    Oh no...

    Valve's Steam Machine is now available for purchase and that is the extent of the good news here. Starting today, there are four different configurations to choose from with the cheapest coming in at an eye watering $1,049.

    That $1,049 will get you a Steam Machine with just 512GB of internal storage and no controller. If you want that same 512GB model with a controller, the price goes up to $1,128.

    Besides the 512GB options, Valve is also offering...
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  • Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition Announced

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 06-12-2026, 02:55 PM
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    Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition Announced

    NEEEEEEEXT FEEEEESSSSST!

    Valve shared word that their next Steam Next Fest will kick off on June 15 at 10 AM PT. For one week, until June 22, the Steam Next Fest will offer up a selection of hundreds of free game demos across basically every genre known to man. Yeah, even that genre.

    We all already know the deal by now, right? It's a week where you can try out a ton of different demos for games that either aren't out yet or were maybe just released. You can try them...
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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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  • Valve Raises Price of Steam Deck by as Much as $300

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-27-2026, 04:07 PM
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    Valve Raises Price of Steam Deck by as Much as $300

    The 1TB model is now almost $1,000.

    If you thought that Valve would magically escape the tech component shortage and rising costs, you had best think again. Valve just increased the prices of the current Steam Deck models by as much as $300.

    The 512GB Steam Deck OLED is now $789, an increase of $200 from its previous $549 price tag. The 1TB Steam Deck OLED is now $949, which is a huge $300 increase from the $649 it was previously retailing for. Both models are still...
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  • Valve Says 'People Enjoy Surprises', Claims Counter-Strike 2 Loot Boxes are Fine Actually

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-20-2026, 07:30 PM
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    Valve Says 'People Enjoy Surprises', Claims Counter-Strike 2 Loot Boxes are Fine Actually

    Surprise!

    Valve is still being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The lawsuit, filed in February 2026, accuses Valve of "promoting illegal gambling and threatening to addict children through its use of 'loot boxes'." James and the state of New York is seeking "full restitution" for players, claiming that "loot boxes pose the same dangers as casino gambling, especially for children."

    Valve already issued one response to this...
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  • Steam Ocean Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-18-2026, 01:55 PM
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    Steam Ocean Fest is Live

    I may have read it as "Star Ocean" more than once.

    Valve says that their Steam Ocean Fest is live now through to May 25 at 10 AM PT. This gives everyone who has ever had the sea call to them a chance to satiate those urges.

    The Steam Ocean Fest takes you over the water, under the water, and may even make you thirsty for a tall glass of ice water. Some of the top games on sale during this Fest include the original Subnautica, the first AAAA game Skull and Bones,...
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  • Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 05-14-2026, 06:33 PM
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    Small Counter-Strike 2 Update Released

    Been a while since we did one of these.

    Valve pushed out a small update for Counter-Strike 2 today. As this one wasn't made super late, as most of their updates have been, I figured I'd pass along the news.

    The update seems to just include a few fixes to the game, namely for some issues on the newly released Cache map. There really isn't too much else to say here. ...
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  • Steam Controller Release Set for May 4

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-27-2026, 01:12 PM
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    Steam Controller Release Set for May 4

    The first of Valve's trifecta of new hardware has a release date.

    Valve will officially release their new Steam Controller on May 4, 2026 at 10 AM PT for a price of $99 (USD). This new controller was announced in November 2025 alongside their new Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset.

    Valve says that the Steam Controller was designed "with all the inputs to play all your game son Steam however you like to play them." The Steam Controller is compatible with...
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  • Steam Hidden Object Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-09-2026, 05:18 PM
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    Steam Hidden Object Fest is Live

    There's a hidden Waldo on this page. Can you find him?

    The Hidden Object Fest is now live on Steam. The Hidden Object Fest is live from now through to April 13 at 10 AM PT. This means you have the better part of a week to get discounts and demos for games that have objects hidden for you to discover. ...
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  • Steam's House and Home Fest is Live

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-30-2026, 02:40 PM
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    Steam's House and Home Fest is Live

    Make this house into a home.

    Valve just shared word that there is a new Fest this week available right now on Steam. The Steam House & Home Fest is live from now (March 30, 2026) through to April 6 at 10 AM PT.

    The Steam House & Home includes numerous discounts and demos on all sorts of games related to houses and homes. Valve shares that the games included in this Fest will let you spruce up a home, build a new one, get others to do your bidding, wash and clean...
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  • Valve Just Made a Major Change to How Reloading Works in Counter-Strike 2

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-18-2026, 06:11 PM
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    Valve Just Made a Major Change to How Reloading Works in Counter-Strike 2

    Why though?

    Valve just made one of the biggest gameplay changes ever to Counter-Strike since the addition of the riot shield. As of today's update for Counter-Strike 2, Valve made it so that when you reload your weapon, you will drop the used magazine and discard all of its remaining ammo.

    Previously, and this was the case for literal decades now, when you reloaded your weapons the ammo was just dumped back into a total "pool" of ammo. Sure, it wasn't realistic...
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    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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