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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Immortal Strongboxes Released for Dota 2 Compendium Owners
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Immortal Strongboxes Released for Dota 2 Compendium Owners
Those who purchased the Compendium for Dota 2 and The International will be greeted with some new items the next time you start up the game. Included in that bounty are the new Immortal Strongboxes. These boxes are already unlocked, meaning no additional key purchase is required. These Strongboxes are guaranteed to include no duplicate items for the nine primary Immortals. There is even a chance of granting up to two bonus Immortals for each Treasure opened. Each Compendium com... -
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Half-Life 2 Updated - May 29, 2014
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Half-Life 2 Updated - May 29, 2014
Valve updated their ten year old game, Half-Life 2, today. Yes, it's been almost ten years since it was released. Today's update contains some improvements and changes for those rocking a virtual reality headset like the Oculus.
Changelog for Half-Life 2 for May 29, 2014- Improved readability of the UI in VR - Removed the IPD calibration tool. TF2 will now obey the Oculus configuration file. Use the Oculus calibration tool in your SDK or install and run "OpenVR" under Tools... -
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update for May 28, 2014
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update for May 28, 2014
Peep this sweet update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that was just released!
Changelog for CS:GO for May 28, 2014GAMEPLAY - Cobblestone - Blocked long sightline from back of Bombsite B - No longer possible to plant on top of hut at bombsite A - Made statue base at bombsite B taller, so players can't peek over - Made hut on bombsite B catwalk wider - Moved all T spawns to upper level - Decreased fog - Removed small tree near platform in mid - Pushed down some vegeta... -
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Steam Machines Pushed to 2015
Valve announced this evening that Steam Machines have been pushed into 2015.
We've been getting emails from the Steam community asking us how our in-development Steam Machines are coming along. It's great that you're excited about it, and we know you appreciate it when we keep you in the loop on stuff like this, so we wanted to give you all a quick update. We’re now using wireless prototype controllers to conduct live playtests, with everyone from industry professionals to die-hard... -
Minh "Gooseman" Le Leaks Some Minor Details About Left 4 Dead 3 and Half-Life 3
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Minh "Gooseman" Le Leaks Some Minor Details About Left 4 Dead 3 and Half-Life 3
In a recent interview with goRGNtv on Twitch, Minh "Gooseman" Le may have let slip some minor information on Left 4 Dead 3 and Half-Life 3.
Here is a brief transcript from the interview.
Half-Life 3 "I think it's kinda public knowledge, that people know that it is being worked on. And so if I were to say that yeah, I've seen some images, like some concept art of it, that wouldn't be big news to be honest. But yeah, I mean like I guess I could say that I did see somet... -
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Client and Server Update Released for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (May 21, 2014)
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Client and Server Update Released for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (May 21, 2014)
An update was released tonight for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This update includes some changes for both clients and servers, so make sure you get everything updated.
Changelog for CS:GO for May 21, 2014SERVERS - Added a convar mp_backup_restore_load_autopause to control whether the game remains paused after round backup file is loaded. - Added a dedicated server convar host_rules_show to control whether the server is allowed to reply to connectionless rules requests.... -
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Steam In-Home Streaming Released to the Public
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Steam In-Home Streaming Released to the Public
Valve has now opened the doors to finally allow every Steam user the ability to stream and play their Steam games across multiple computers on the same network.
Players who have multiple computers at home can immediately take advantage of the new feature. When you login to Steam on two computers on the same network, they automatically connect, allowing you to remotely install, launch, and play games as though you were sitting at the remote PC. Steam In-Home Streaming allows you... -
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Valve Adds Additional Stretch Goals as The International Dota 2 Prize Pool Surpasses $6 Million
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Valve Adds Additional Stretch Goals as The International Dota 2 Prize Pool Surpasses $6 Million
The prize pool for The International Dota 2 tournament has surpassed $6 million thanks to the sale of The Compendium. It has already smashed previous records but this train isn't yet ready to come to a rest just yet.
Valve has added nine additional stretch goals, up to $10 million for the 22nd reward. Base Customization was the $6 million goal that was met a short time ago. At $6.8 million, a Daily Hero Challenge will be added. The $8.8 million goal will be a live broadcast... -
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Dota 2 The International 4 Compendium Surpasses $5 Million Prize Pool
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Dota 2 The International 4 Compendium Surpasses $5 Million Prize Pool
The Compendium for The International 4 Dota 2 tournament has been on sale for under a week. In that time, it has managed to increase the prize pool from the $1.6 million it started at (courtesy of Valve) up to a staggering $5 million prize pool. It has already surpassed $13.6 million in total sales. The remaining money that isn't going to the prize pool? It goes straight to Valve. They have made over $10 million from selling a $10 virtual item in under a week. The most insane... -
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Valve Announces Details on Fantasy Dota Season One
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Valve Announces Details on Fantasy Dota Season One
Valve has revealed details for the first ever season of Fantasy Dota. As the name implies, it's a bit like Fantasy Football where you and up to nine friends can form teams made up of pro players to compete against each other. You earn points based on how well your fantasy team performs during tournament matches. Once you or one of your friends create a Fantasy League, simply join up and then create a Fantasy Team through a live draft. This draft will take place at the same time with the oth... -
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Updated - May 14, 2014
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Updated - May 14, 2014
An update was released tonight for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It has just five changes but we feel like it was important enough to post about.
Changelog for CS:GO for May 14, 2014CSGO...
- The Trade Up Contract no longer restricts items to a single collection. In exchange for 10 items of identical quality, the Trade Up Contract provides one item of the next highest quality, from a collection of one of the items provided.
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The International Compendium Sets New Records for Dota 2 and Valve
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The International Compendium Sets New Records for Dota 2 and Valve
Since the Dota 2 Compendium for The International went on sale, it has sold like gangbusters. Valve revealed today that contributions have already set new records compared to previous years.
The International Compendium was launched Friday and, within 24 hours, eclipsed the total contribution of last year's debut effort. As a result, this year's total prize pool is already over $3.8 mil, up from $2.8 mil last year, with Compendium sales continuing for another two months. The... -
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Half-Life 2 and Portal Now Available on Nvidia's Shield
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Half-Life 2 and Portal Now Available on Nvidia's Shield
One of the handful of people that own an Nvidia Shield? You may be happy to hear that both Half-Life 2 and Portal have been ported over to the Shield platform. They are going for $9.99 (USD) each.
As I understand it, these ports were done by Nvidia themselves. The Nvidia Shield retails for $199 and can either play games natively or you can stream games to the device from your PC using GeForce Experience. Meaning, you could have already been playing both Half-Life 2 and Porta... -
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The Compendium Returns for The International Dota 2 Championships
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The Compendium Returns for The International Dota 2 Championships
Just like last year, Valve is once again offering The Compendium for fans looking forward to The International Dota 2 Championships. Similar to last year's offering, for every Compendium purchased at $10 (USD), $2.50 of that will go towards increasing the prize pool for The International. Also just like last year, there are certain funding goals that players can strive for. Some of the bonuses already unlocked include a special edition HUD and battle point booster. Other incentives,... -
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update for May 8, 2014
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update for May 8, 2014
A rather small update was released tonight for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Let's take a look at those hot changelog items.
Changelog for CS:GO for May 8, 2014MATCHMAKING...
- Fixed buytime ending as soon as all players join in QMM.
- Increased warmuptime when all players are connected from 30 sec to 60 sec
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