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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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  • 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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  • Steam Spring Sale Begins March 19

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    • Published: 03-16-2026, 03:12 PM
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    Steam Spring Sale Begins March 19

    Will you be alright without a weekly Steam Fest?

    Valve shared word that the Steam Spring Sale for 2026 will begin on March 19 at 10 AM PT. As always, this sale will offer big discounts on games across all of the Steam Store.

    The Steam Spring Sale ends on March 26 at 10 AM PT. ...
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  • Valve Shares What It Takes for Games to be Steam Machine and Steam Frame Verified

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-11-2026, 04:29 PM
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    Valve Shares What It Takes for Games to be Steam Machine and Steam Frame Verified

    It doesn't take much to be Steam Machine verified.

    As part of a presentation at GDC (PDF link) this week, Valve clarified what it takes for games to be given the "verified" status across their current and upcoming hardware lineup.

    When it comes to their upcoming Steam Machine, Valve says that if a game is already verified for the Steam Deck, it is then verified for the Steam Machine. In other words, if a game can run at 1080p at 30 FPS it's technically Steam...
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  • Valve Issues Statement About the New York Attorney General's Loot Box Focused Lawsuit

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-11-2026, 12:10 PM
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    Valve Issues Statement About the New York Attorney General's Loot Box Focused Lawsuit

    Valve is "disappointed" by this lawsuit.

    Valve, in an extraordinarily bizarre move, just released a public statement in which they voice their "disappointment" over a recent lawsuit filed against them. Of the four lawsuits Valve is currently facing, the Steam developer took a moment to publicly rebuke several of the claims levied against them from New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James.

    James filed a lawsuit against Valve on February 25, 2026...
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  • Valve Sued by Performing Right Society for Allegedly Using Musical Works Without Permission

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 03-10-2026, 12:35 AM
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    Valve Sued by Performing Right Society for Allegedly Using Musical Works Without Permission

    The total number of high-profile lawsuits against Valve in 2026 is up to four.

    Valve's legal team is surely earning their paychecks these days. In late February, Valve was sued by New York with allegations that their loot box mechanics promoted illegal gambling and could get children addicted to gambling. Just earlier today, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Valve in Washington state that claims Valve has been "knowingly operating unlawful gambling through its loot box...
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  • Another Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Valve Over Loot Box 'Gambling'

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    • Published: 03-09-2026, 07:39 PM
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    Another Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Valve Over Loot Box 'Gambling'

    Valve is accused of running an illegal gambling operation.

    On Monday, March 9, 2026, a lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Valve. The lawsuit says that Valve has been knowingly operating an illegal gambling operation through their loot box system integrated that has been integrated into several titles available through Steam.

    This is a class-action lawsuit led by the Hagens Berman firm. Steve Berman, founder and...
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  • Tower Defense Fest is Live on Steam

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    • Published: 03-09-2026, 01:51 PM
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    Tower Defense Fest is Live on Steam

    Protect your bases at all costs.

    A new Fest has kicked off on Steam today and it's all about the Tower Defense genre. The aptly named Steam Tower Defense Fest is live from now through to March 16 at 10 AM PT. You can find big discounts on games that include some Tower Defense elements and games that are fully dedicated to the genre.

    Interestingly, I saw word yesterday that Defense Grid 2 had new downloadable content released. Defense Grid 2 came out on September 23,...
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  • Steam Served 100 Exabytes to Customers in 2025 and Other Fun Facts

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    • Published: 03-07-2026, 06:15 PM
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    Steam Served 100 Exabytes to Customers in 2025 and Other Fun Facts

    That would be 100,000,000,000,000 MB, or about 8,781,173 years of scrolling TikTok.

    Valve just shared their "Steam Year in Review 2025" on Friday. This is the company's annual summary of improvements and data that is mainly geared towards developers, but does sometimes include some facts and details that everyone may find interesting.

    This year's review is no exception.

    Valve says that since 2020, Steam grew at a pace of about 3.4 million concurrent...
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  • The Most Played Steam Next Fest Demos for February 2026

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    • Published: 03-02-2026, 04:48 PM
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    The Most Played Steam Next Fest Demos for February 2026

    Valve shares a look at the biggest demos from the past week.

    The February 2026 version of the Steam Next Fest has come and gone. The week was full of new and returning demos for upcoming games, and Valve has shared a look at what the most played demos were.

    Specifically, Valve has shared a list of the top 50 most played demos for the event. Maybe the list includes some demos you personally tried. Maybe the list includes some games you may have missed that you might be...
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  • Valve is Being Sued by New York Claiming Its Loot Boxes are Gambling

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-25-2026, 08:35 PM
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    Valve is Being Sued by New York Claiming Its Loot Boxes are Gambling

    Valve accused of promoting "quintessential gambling."

    Valve is being sued yet again. This time it's from New York's attorney general Letitia James. According to reporting on this lawsuit from Reuters, James is accusing Valve of "promoting illegal gambling and threatening to addict children through its use of 'loot boxes'."

    The suit was filed earlier in the day on February 25 in a state court in Manhattan. James says that the loot boxes violate the...
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  • Steam Next Fest Announced for February 23

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 02-20-2026, 04:36 PM
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    Steam Next Fest Announced for February 23

    This one is a full Fest, not one of those specialized Fests.

    Not to be outdone by today's major news, Valve announced their own big event slated for February 23: A new Steam Next Fest. Alright, maybe it's not as big of an announcement as leads of Xbox retiring, but it's probably pretty close.

    The February 2026 edition of the Steam Next Fest will begin on February 23 at 10 AM PT. This will begin a full week of free demos of games across all genres. Like always, you are...
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  • Steam Horse Fest Announced

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    • Published: 02-18-2026, 04:04 PM
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    Steam Horse Fest Announced

    I dunno, maybe listen to Old Town Road to get in the mood or something.

    A new Steam Fest begins on February 19. This one? It's all about horses.

    The Steam Horse Fest gallops to the starting line on February 19 at 10 AM PT. This Fest will be all about games involving horses and all "horse-adjacent games." The Steam Horse Fest will run until February 23 at 10 AM PT. This means there will five days of sales on games with horses, with donkeys, with unicorns, and...
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  • Steam Deck Out of Stock Due to Global Memory Shortage

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    • Published: 02-17-2026, 06:26 PM
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    Steam Deck Out of Stock Due to Global Memory Shortage

    Because we all needed another reason to tell these AI slop-pushing tech bros to go fuck themselves.

    Another consumer focused electronic device is feeling the squeeze this week due to the ever worsening memory shortage. Valve has confirmed that the Steam Deck "may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages." This announcement from Valve comes directly from the Steam Deck store page.

    Both yesterday and continuing on into...
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  • Steam PvP Fest Begins February 9

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    • Published: 02-06-2026, 06:11 PM
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    Steam PvP Fest Begins February 9

    Because sometimes working together just doesn't cut it anymore.

    The Steam Typing Fest is still very much alive and well (until the 9th) but that hasn't stopped the folks at Valve from letting us know about the next Steam Fest: Steam PvP Fest.

    The Steam PvP Fest will begin literally the same minute that the Steam Typing Fest comes to an end. From February 9 at 10 AM PT until February 16 at 10 AM PT, you will be able to score big savings, big demos, big bragging rights...
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  • Steam Typing Fest Starts on Thursday

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    • Published: 02-03-2026, 03:53 PM
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    Steam Typing Fest Starts on Thursday

    I sense Mavis Beacon had a hand in this one.

    Valve just announced another upcoming Steam Fest. This one is for the typists out there. Those who write a lot and just cannot get enough of it so they keep on writing on and on until they write a way-to-long sentence that nobody in their right mind would ever actually type out.

    The Steam Typing Fest will begin on February 5th at 10 AM PT. Running until February 9th at 10 AM PT, Steam users will be able to get discounts, demos,...
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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
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    I completed up to 10 games
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    I completed more than 10 games
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