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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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  • HonorTheCall Exposes FaZe Clan's Ownership of Skin Betting Site CSGOWild

    HonorTheCall Exposes FaZe Clan's Ownership of Skin Betting Site CSGOWild

    In case there was still any doubt that members of the FaZe clan owned and operated the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skin betting website, CSGOWild, this should help make things clear. HonorTheCall released another new video yesterday that shows the FaZe clan involvement in CSGOWild, which includes FaZe Rain and FaZe Banks. The previously undisclosed ownership of CSGOWild was exposed thanks in part to FaZe Banks' own admission of ownership from a series of private conversations. Whoops!...
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  • Valve Issues Cease and Desist to 23 CS:GO Gambling Sites

    Valve Issues Cease and Desist to 23 CS:GO Gambling Sites

    Valve has sent a cease and desist letter to 23 different Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gambling sites. Citing violations of the Steam Subscriber Agreement (SSA), Valve has finally started to call for the closure of these sites.

    The official document, seen below, names 23 sites that are in violation of the SSA. This comes shortly after Twitch banned PhantomL0rd and other scumbags were added to a lawsuit against Valve for gambling.

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  • Twitch Streamer PhantomL0rd Accused of CS:GO Skin Bet Rigging and Undisclosed Ownership of CSGOShuffle

    Another "big winner" of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skin betting, PhantomL0rd, has been found to potentially be involved in bet rigging and undisclosed partial ownership of CSGOShuffle, yet another skin betting website. These are the accusations being thrown out by Richard Lewis, a noted esports journalist, after he obtained chat logs between PhantomL0rd and a person named Joris. Joris appears to be the person that coded the main functions on CSGOShuffle. These chat logs were provided to...
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  • Twitch to Crack Down on CS:GO Skin Gambling Streams

    Twitch to Crack Down on CS:GO Skin Gambling Streams

    Twitch prides itself on abiding by third-party terms of service and user agreements. Given Valve's statements earlier this week about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gambling sites, it seems as though people streaming themselves gambling for skins may be an endangered species now. Twitch issued a reminder that broadcasters are not permitted to stream content "that breaks the terms of service or user agreements of third-parties."
    Today Valve released an announcement clarifying the
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  • Valve Denies Involvement with Gambling Sites; Promises to Request Gambling Sites Cease Using OpenID

    Valve just sent out a public statement regarding their involvement with various gambling sites. To address the growing concern over Valve's involvement, Valve's Erik Johnson issued a statement just moments ago on what Valve's involvement is with these sites and what they plan to do moving forward.
    In-Game Item Trading Update In 2011, we added a feature to Steam that enabled users to trade in-game items as a way to make it easier for people to get the items they wanted in games fe
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  • CSGOLotto, TmarTn, and ProSyndicate Sued Over Illegal Gambling

    CSGOLotto, TmarTn, and ProSyndicate Sued Over Illegal Gambling

    Earlier this week, CSGOLotto, Trevor "TmarTn" Martin, and Thomas "ProSyndicate" Cassell were added to one of the two legal complaints recently filed against Valve over allegations of facilitating illegal gambling with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skins.
    In the suit, which was filed by an anonymous parent on behalf of their child, Valve is accused of deliberately allowing the creation of a market where players and third-parties trade weapon skins like casino chips. The lawsuits
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  • PsiSyndicate Shares Emails Showing How Sleazy CS:GO Gambling Sites Are

    PsiSyndicate Shares Emails Showing How Sleazy CS:GO Gambling Sites Are

    Moments ago, PC Gamer shared some emails provided by Lewis "PsiSyndicate" Stewart and his involvement with Steamloto. Now, PsiSyndicate and Steamloto should not be confused with Tom "ProSyndicate" Cassell and CSGOLotto. They are two separate people with two separate (allegedly) betting sites, but both are involved in rigged betting of CS:GO skins. If nothing else, the major difference between the two individuals is that PsiSyndicate actually came clean and admitted that some of his previous...
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  • Lawyers Weigh in on CS:GO Skin Betting and Illegal Gambling

    Lawyers Weigh in on CS:GO Skin Betting and Illegal Gambling

    Throughout the day, three esports focused lawyers took to Reddit to answer questions surrounding the imminent legal battle that is about to take place regarding CSGOLotto, underage and illegal gambling, and failure to disclose.

    The lawyers, Jeff Ifrah, Ryan Morrison, and Bryce Blum, tackle all things TmarTn, ProSyndicate, and even Valve's role in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skin betting. To be honest, there are a ton of worthwhile questions and responses to said que...
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  • Team EnVyUs Issues Statement About TmarTn and Ties to CSGOLotto

    Team EnVyUs Issues Statement About TmarTn and Ties to CSGOLotto

    For those unaware of the illegal dealings of one Trevor Martin (aka: TmarTn), it would be best to begin with this earlier news post. With that said, it must be noted that TmarTn also has a partial ownership in Team EnVyUs, a group of professional players with ties to Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Call of Duty (to name a few).

    Today, Team EnVyUs issued a statement about their current stance on TmarTn's partial ownership in the team and his roles with CSGOLotto. ...
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  • h3h3Productions Takes On the Shady World of CS:GO Gambling, TmarTn, and ProSyndicate

    h3h3Productions' latest video takes a look at the shady and sometimes illegal world of gambling, trading, and skin unlocking in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This comes hot on the heels of a lawsuit filed against Valve for "illegal gambling" in CS:GO. The lawsuit claims that Valve "knowingly allowed, supported, and/or sponsored illegal gambling by allowing millions of Americans to link their individual Steam accounts to third-party websites such as CSGO Lounge ("Lounge"), CSGO Diamon...
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  • New TF2 Cosmetics Coming with Disgaea PC

    New TF2 Cosmetics Coming with Disgaea PC

    NISA and Valve have teamed up to bring some Disgaea PC items into the Team Fortress 2 universe.
    Also, we're happy to announce our partnership with Valve® and the Team Fortress 2 team in releasing three brand-spanking new Disgaea®-themed Team Fortress 2 cosmetic Items that will be compatible with all nine beloved Team Fortress 2 classes:

    Prinny Hat - The preferred headwear of all Prinny aficionados. Keeps your head warm and toasty while displaying your fandom for all
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  • CS:GO and Dota 2 Updates for June 16, 2016

    CS:GO and Dota 2 Updates for June 16, 2016

    Valve released updates tonight for both Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2.

    Changelog for CS:GO for June 16, 2016

    SOUND
    - Lowered volume level of first-person nearly empty clip sound to match its volume level falloff in the environment.
    - Fixed a regression in Nova and Sawed Off reloading sounds.

    Mac - Added video option (default on) for frame rate smoothing. Frame rate smoothing significantly reduces hitching and stuttering, but at the expen
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  • Gamma Weapon Cases and XP Boosts Added in Latest CS:GO Update - June 15, 2016

    The latest update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive released tonight and with it came new Gamma weapon cases, XP boosts, an update to the Prime beta, and much more.

    Details on the Gamma cases, additional details about the Prime beta, and the updated sounds can be seen on the Counter-Strike blog.

    Changelog for CS:GO for June 15, 2016
    CS:GO – Added new Gamma weapon case featuring 17 community-created weapon finishes and all-new knife finishes. – Operat
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  • CS:GO Update for June 9, 2016

    CS:GO Update for June 9, 2016

    An update was released tonight for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The update includes a few map adjustments, collision model updates, and more.

    Changelog for CS:GO for June 9, 2016

    MISC – Replaced the penalty for the suicide or disconnection of a player. Instead of the elimination of round-end income, a living enemy player now receives compensation equal to the missed kill reward opportunity. – On Valve official servers, the current map will be excluded from the vote option
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  • Valve Releases VR Content Creation Package Destinations

    Valve Releases VR Content Creation Package Destinations

    Destinations is Valve's new VR content creation package that will allow users to create and explore VR worlds.
    Now available in Early Access, it enables the creation of explorable VR worlds made via photogrammetry, game levels, and more. Destinations is offered free of charge and comes with documentation, sample worlds, plus access to the Source 2 technology and developer Wiki.
    Valve has also set up a dedicated Destinations Workshop for users to share their creations with the wo...
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    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...
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