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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...
This could be seen as an upgrade to their regular food, depending on who you ask.
McDonald's is preparing a special, unique 25th-anniversary celebration for XBOX. The fast-food giant is partnering with XBOX to offer several promotions based on XBOX properties. These promotions range from exclusive in-game unlocks to actual food items based on popular franchises.
The extent of these promotions isn't exactly clear. We do know that Fallout will have at least one food item...
Control Resonant Physical Release Delayed as Digital Edition Goes Gold
Good news, bad news time!
First is the good news: Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant has gone gold! This means the game is complete and ready for release, barring any last-minute fixes that Remedy tackles ahead of its September 24, 2026 release date.
Well, the digital release of Control Resonant is ready to be released on time, at least. Those who are purchasing Remedy's latest through storefronts such as Steam or digitally on PlayStation 5 or XBOX...
Five Services That Can Save You Time When Life Gets Busy
When work, family commitments, and everyday responsibilities all compete for attention, even simple jobs can start eating into your free time. You might not be able to make the day longer, but you can be more selective about what you handle yourself.
Outsourcing a few practical tasks can free up hours each week and make a demanding schedule easier to manage. Here are five services worth considering when life gets particularly busy.
The advanced access for the Souls-like Mortal Shell 2 is now live across all platforms. Those who have pre-purchased Mortal Shell 2 Devout Edition can download and play the game right now on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
On top of the Advanced Access perk, those who purchase the Devout Edition also get eight Obsidian Shell skins. This Devout Edition retails for $59.99. If you are fine with waiting and don't care for any of the bonuses,...
Valve just kicked off their newest Steam Fest at 10 AM PT today. The latest is the Steam Pins and Pegs Fest, and it's a Fest focused entirely on getting pegged.
I don't actually know because I haven't looked up the material for this Fest. Surely that's what this Fest is about, right? What else could they possibly mean? ...
The award-winning sci-fi title, 1000xRESIST, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 20. If you look at your calendars right now, you'll see the release is just three days out. A bit of a last-minute release date announcement on this one.
1000xRESIST was the recipient of multiple Game of the Year awards. Critics and fans alike have praised the game's storytelling.
Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy Release Date Set for October 27
Gather round for a release date announcement!
Stormind Games, the combo developer and publisher behind Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, says that this third installment will launch on consoles and PC on October 27. This is being billed as "a modern return to classic survival horror" that includes psychological tension, human threats, and "disturbing secrets."
Today's release date announcement applies to all platforms: PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S,...
Kingdom Hearts 4 - New D23 Trailer, Late 2027 Release, and Anime Series Announcement
The latest from D23 2026.
There was just a massive drop of new Kingdom Hearts-related news out of D23, the "ultimate Disney fan event." We were given everything from a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer to a surprise announcement of a new Disney+ anime series.
The new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer gives us our first look at one of the Disney-themed worlds you will get to explore. This first world is based on Pixar's Coco, the 2017 film that takes place mainly within the...
The Need for Speed is a video game that was first released in 1994 for the 3DO.
Another new trailer is out today for the upcoming Battlefield 6 update. This one focuses entirely on the Top Gun collaboration that players will get to enjoy when everything kicks off on August 18.
The trailer shares a look at the F-74A Seacat and the F/A-81F Super Spectre, two new jets that will arrive with this collab. These jets are two-seaters, something fans haven't seen in a Battlefield...
System Shock, High on Life, and Total Chaos Getting VR Releases
All thanks to Flat2VR.
Today was a significant day for the virtual reality gaming community, thanks to the VR Games Showcase. This event, which aired earlier in the day, provided VR users with a glimpse of upcoming games set to be released on various VR platforms over the next few months and into 2027. Among the new reveals were announcements from Flat2VR Studios, which shared plans to bring several titles that previously launched as non-VR games into the VR space.
Agefield High: Rock the School is now available through Steam. This game has consistently promoted itself as being inspired by the "raunchy" coming of age teen comedies from the early 2000s. It's also taken heavy inspiration from Bully, the 2008 Rockstar Games title that everybody keeps wanting to see a sequel for.
Critic reviews for Agefield High are few and far between at present. Of the four professional reviews that have gone live, the high score...
How To: Disable Forced Generative AI Training on Twitch
Twitch knew nobody would enable the feature, so they enabled it for everyone by default.
The popular streaming platform Twitch just rolled out a new feature today that allows Twitch's parent company, Amazon, to train generative AI models on users' channels. This setting is enabled by default for everybody on Twitch, but there is a way to toggle it off.
Crimson Desert DLC Confirmed for Late 2026 Release
A retrospective was also shared.
The downloadable content for Crimson Desert is expected to be released later this year, specifically in the fourth quarter. In other words, you can expect the planned content to drop anywhere between October 1 and December 31. An exact release date isn't provided by Pearl Abyss, but the studio did confirm that vague release window.
This confirmation comes as Pearl Abyss reflects on the major additions it has recently made to Crimson Desert....
Patch Incoming for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
It's all thanks to the Switch 2 release.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was just released on the Nintendo Switch 2 today. The game has been available on other platforms since April 2025 but the patches have been severely lacking. The game released with rather significant performance issues on nearly all platforms, perhaps due to the fact that it's an Unreal Engine 5 coat of paint on top of Gamebryo for game logic. That's a real one-two punch of performance issues working...
Wardogs enters into Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026 for a reasonable price of $39.99. If you don't want to wait a month to spend money, Bulkhead and publisher Team17 say that Wardogs is available for pre-purchase right now.
In addition, there will be a closed beta taking place from August 21 - 23. This beta will give a bunch of players an opportunity to try out Wardogs ahead of its Early Access release. Players will get to "put...
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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