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📰 Helldivers 2 Is Finally Coming to Xbox—but Don’t Expect It on Game Pass Arrowhead Game Studios just dropped a bombshell—and no, we’re not talking about a 500kg Eagle-7 from orbit. The massively popular co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is officially deploying to Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025, more than a year after it stormed onto PlayStation 5 and PC. But there’s a catch that’s got some Xbox players scrambling for cover: Helldivers 2 will not be launching on Xbox Game Pass. That confirmation came directly from Arrowhead’s community manager, known as Baskinator, who responded bluntly to speculation in…

Redmond, July 5, 2025 – Microsoft has launched its third major round of layoffs this year, prominently affecting its gaming arm, Microsoft Gaming—formerly known as the Xbox division. The company will be eliminating around 9,000 positions, equating to approximately 4 % of its 228,000-strong global workforce 🔴 Heavy Impact on Xbox Studios and Teams Xbox CEO Phil Spencer sent an internal memo to staff confirming that “a number of the cuts” come from within his division, though exact numbers per studio haven’t been disclosed inc.com. Industry reporting indicates significant layoffs at several studios: In addition, Microsoft has cancelled multiple high-profile projects…

Pokémon TCG Pocket is serving up something sweet this summer. From July 2 to July 12, the mobile card-collecting game is hosting a new Drop Event featuring none other than Alcremie, the adorable Fairy-type Pokémon from Gen 8 known for its unique evolution method—and irresistible dessert theme. 🌟 Main Attraction: Alcremie Alt Rare Card At the center of this event is a special alt rare Alcremie card, showcasing a charming event-exclusive illustration by Tika Matsumo. The artwork displays Alcremie nestled among colorful sweets and drinks—exactly what you’d expect from a Pokémon that evolves through desserts and spins. The card is…

In this video, 606 XDG breaks down the future of the gaming industry and why Microsoft and Xbox are in the perfect position to lead it. We explore the rise of cloud gaming, the impact of Xbox Game Pass, and how Microsoft’s advanced data center tech — including underwater servers — could reshape the way we play forever. From smart TVs like LG and Samsung, to mobile, PC, and next-gen handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally, Xbox’s “This Is An Xbox” campaign is more than marketing — it’s the blueprint for gaming in 2030. 👾 Topics Covered: Why subscription gaming…

A compelling co-op shooter that doesn’t have the depth to keep things interesting long-term. When Remedy Entertainment—best known for genre-defining single-player titles like Control and Alan Wake—first revealed they were working on a multiplayer shooter, it felt like a narrative twist pulled straight from their own playbook. Confusion. Curiosity. A little excitement. This is a studio that specializes in building mind-bending worlds, not multiplayer lobbies. So what does it look like when one of gaming’s most distinctive single-player auteurs makes a co-op shooter? After 15+ hours in FBC: Firebreak, the answer is a resounding: “I’m still not entirely sure—but I…

July 4th isn’t just fireworks, cookouts, and freedom—it’s a full-blown celebration of what it means to be truly defiant, truly united, and above all else… TRU. Today, we raise our controllers and salute the gamers across America who represent that fighting spirit daily—not just on the frontlines of Call of Duty, Apex Legends, or Fortnite, but in life. Whether you’re grinding ranked, building the dream in Minecraft, or staying up till sunrise in a Discord VC with your clan… you’re part of the digital revolution that our forefathers could never have imagined. And in a world full of chaos, lag…

Tired of the same old Discord servers?Welcome to Alt Escape — a next-gen social networking hub built for gamers, creators, techies, artists, and literally anyone who just wants a chill, welcoming space to connect and grow. Alt Escape isn’t just a server — it’s a movement. A safe zone where you can be yourself, promote your projects, meet dope people, and actually enjoy being online again. 🚀 What Makes Alt Escape Stand Out? 🧠 Inclusive by DesignNo cliques. No drama. Just real people from all walks of life. Gamers. Non-gamers. Creators. Casual lurkers. All welcome. 📈 Grow TogetherGot a clan,…

From Fire Sticks and Smart TVs to VR headsets and handhelds like the ROG Ally—Xbox Cloud Gaming isn’t just the future, it’s the now. In this video, I break down every device you can play Xbox games on via the cloud as of July 2025, including some wild new options like the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition and Amazon Fire TV. We also dive into what this means for Xbox’s future under Microsoft and the legendary Phil Spencer, plus a little speculation about what the next 12–24 months might look like for the Xbox ecosystem 👀 ➡️ discord.gg/xdg ➡️ Follow…

In the realm of sweaty eSports orgs and overproduced promo trailers, one clan is flipping the script and throwing down something way more real: chaos, comfort, and camaraderie. Welcome to FD Forever Defiant—a clan that doesn’t care about leaderboards, K/D ratios, or sponsorship flexes. What they do care about? Building the most unhinged, ride-or-die squad in gaming. A Dysfunctional Family That Actually Works FD isn’t recruiting. FD isn’t “launching a new chapter.” FD isn’t interested in your resumé. FD just is. They’re that random crew you meet in a lobby who instantly feel like brothers, sisters, and cousins from a…

BATTLE OF THE ORGS: SEEDING #5 — JULY 5TH AT 7:30PM EST 🔥 When the Brackets Drop, the Bodies Hit the Floor 🔥 Battle of the Orgs (BOTO) returns this Saturday, July 5th at 7:30PM EST with Seeding Qualifier #5, and it’s shaping up to be an all-out warzone for esports supremacy. Last week’s Qualifier #4 saw 20 teams go head-to-head, lighting up the scene with sweat, skill, and straight-up savagery. And now? The battlefield resets. The leaderboard’s tight. And the margin for error? Nonexistent. 💣 This Ain’t a Casual Lobby BOTO isn’t just another community tournament—it’s a proving ground.…