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Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
 

Tim Sweeney Called Valve 'Assholes' in Email to Gabe Newell, Valve COO Says 'You Mad Bro?'

Tim Sweeney is always mad.

The antitrust lawsuit against Valve from Wolfire Games got a little spicy this week. To quickly get you up to speed: Wolfire claims that Valve uses its position with Steam to control game prices and muscle out competition. Though the initial lawsuit against Valve was dismissed, Wolfire amended their suit in May 2022 and the legal battle was back on.

It may have taken almost two years, but we are now starting to see some of the documents that...
 

900 People Laid Off Across Multiple PlayStation Studios

Multiple studios across all SIE regions impacted.

Sony just laid off about 900 people across multiple PlayStation studios around the world. These 900 or so laid off employees account for roughly 8% of the total workforce for Sony Interactive Entertainment.

President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, announced the layoffs to the public today. The public statement came after an email was sent to all employees informing them of the layoffs. From Ryan's...
 

Xbox Confirms PlayStation 5 Releases, Diablo 4 on Game Pass, and Future Hardware Plans

No, Starfield and Indiana Jones are not going multi-platform any time soon.

The heads of Xbox stayed true to their word and were indeed a part of a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast. During today's pre-recorded podcast and subsequent blog post, head of Xbox Phil Spencer stated that four Xbox exclusives are going to be multi-platform releases. Is it Starfield? Indiana Jones? Gears of War? Halo?! No, no, no, and no. Though Spencer did not specify what those four titles ...
 

Embracer Lays Off 97 Employees from Eidos; Cancels New Deus Ex

Embracer's rampage continues.

Eidos-Montreal, a development studio currently under the Embracer umbrella, made the sad announcement that employees at the studio were being laid off. Eidos took to social media to confirm that 97 people have been let go "from development teams, administration, and support services".

The studio says that "global economic context, the challenges of our industry, and the comprehensive restructuring announced by Embracer have...
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  • Sign-ups Open for World of Warcraft: The War Within Beta

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    • Published: 04-16-2024, 05:13 PM
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    Sign-ups Open for World of Warcraft: The War Within Beta

    Register now for a chance to test the new expansion.

    Blizzard just opened up sign-ups for a chance to play the beta for the new World of Warcraft expansion ahead of its release. Those of you who absolutely love to test pre-rerelease builds of games will want to sign up today to try their hand at access World of Warcraft: The War Within. This is the upcoming next expansion for the still popular MMORPG and also the start of The Worldsoul Saga trilogy of expansions.

    If...
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  • Massive Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Path of Redemption Update Released

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    • Published: 04-16-2024, 04:34 PM
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    Massive Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Path of Redemption Update Released

    A new reward system added plus the penances system is overhauled.

    A huge update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is out today from Fatshark. The update, Path of Redemption, is free to everyone that owns the game. It adds in a new reward system and near completely overhauls the previous penances system.

    The update adds in over 200 new penances for players to complete and over 100 new earnable rewards such as insignias, portrait frames, emotes, poses, trinkets, and other...
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  • The 7.1 Update for Battlefield 2042 Tones Down the Visual Weapon Recoil

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    • Published: 04-16-2024, 03:52 PM
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    The 7.1 Update for Battlefield 2042 Tones Down the Visual Weapon Recoil

    The Crimson Front Event also kicked off today.

    Update 7.1.0 for Battlefield 2042 is out today alongside the start of the Crimson Front Event. Beyond the return of the Frontline game type for Crimson Front, today's update includes some changes that will hopefully tone down some of the ridiculous weapon recoil changes that were introduced at the start of Season 7.

    Today's 7.1.0 update also includes various adjustments to weapons that aren't scope related, including "improvements"...
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  • Ready or Not Source Code Stolen in Massive Hack Against Void Interactive

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    • Published: 04-16-2024, 02:43 PM
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    Ready or Not Source Code Stolen in Massive Hack Against Void Interactive

    The stolen files include full builds of Ready or Not for PlayStation and Xbox.

    Void Interactive, the studio behind the tactical shooter Ready or Not, has reportedly been hit by a massive hack. According to images and descriptions of files shared to Insider Gaming, millions of files were stolen from the studio. These files reportedly include the source code for Ready or Not, unreleased console builds of the game, and much more.

    The Insider Gaming report says that there...
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  • The Outlast Trials 'Toxic Shock' Update

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    • Published: 04-16-2024, 02:14 PM
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    The Outlast Trials 'Toxic Shock' Update

    Experience a limited time special event.

    Red Barrels, the studio behind The Outlast Trials, just released a new limited time event for their PvE co-op horror game. The new Toxic Shock limited time event is the first update for the game following the release of The Outlast Trials out of Early Access in early March.

    Toxic Shock offers players a limited time "Toxic Shock" Program to play through, a new modifier also aptly named "Toxic Shock," a new secondary...
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  • Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in Sonic 3 Movie

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-15-2024, 06:57 PM
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    Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in Sonic 3 Movie

    Most excellent.

    According to "multiple sources" close to The Hollywood Reporter, Keanu Reeves has been brought on to voice Shadow the Hedgehog for Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Reeves will be joining Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, Idris Elba as Knuckles, and Ben Schwartz as Sonic.

    This news comes following a presentation from Paramount at last week's CinemaCon. It was at CinemaCon where the studio debuted the first footage for Sonic the Hedgehog 3. During the showing,...
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  • Final Fantasy 14 Benchmark Tool Updated to Showcase Graphical Update

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    • Published: 04-15-2024, 05:42 PM
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    Final Fantasy 14 Benchmark Tool Updated to Showcase Graphical Update

    See how well your PC will run the first graphical update for the MMO.

    Square Enix released the official benchmark tool for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail. This is the latest benchmarking tool for the MMO and a great way to see how your system will handle the graphical improvements coming to the game when Dawntrail is released on July 2, 2024.

    This benchmark tool offers users the ability to create a character. You can alternatively import your existing character of yours,...
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  • The Steam FPS Fest is Live

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    • Published: 04-15-2024, 03:01 PM
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    The Steam FPS Fest is Live

    Pew pew.

    Valve announced that a Steam FPS Fest would begin today and so help them, they actually did it. From today through to April 22 at 10AM PT, all things first-person shooter related are having their time in the spotlight on Steam.

    This Fest, like those that came before it, features a bunch of sales on first-person shooter titles. There are also some new, free demos for upcoming titles that you can also check out if you so desire.

    Looking at the current...
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  • No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Launch

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    • Published: 04-15-2024, 02:12 PM
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    No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Launch

    Early Access begins April 18.

    Private Division and developer Moon Studios just released the official Early Access Launch trailer for No Rest for the Wicked. This is the "mature," top-down action-RPG (ARPG) from the studio that brought the world the fantastic Ori games.

    Today's trailer sets the tone for this week's Early Access release on Steam. You get a look at the painterly art style for the game, a little taste of the story, and some of the characters you...
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  • Poll: Favorite Video Game Genres?

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-15-2024, 01:34 PM
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    Poll: Favorite Video Game Genres?

    3
    Action
    100.00%
    3
    Adventure
    66.67%
    2
    Horror
    33.33%
    1
    Party
    0%
    0
    Puzzle
    0%
    0
    Role-playing
    66.67%
    2
    Sandbox/Creative
    0%
    0
    Simulation
    33.33%
    1
    Strategy
    0%
    0
    Sports
    0%
    0
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  • Foamstars Third Season 'Mysterious Swing' is Live

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    • Published: 04-15-2024, 01:11 PM
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    Foamstars Third Season 'Mysterious Swing' is Live

    Chloe Noir joins the roster.

    The third season for Foamstars kicked off on Friday, April 12 for PlayStation owners of the game. The new season is entitled 'Mysterious Swing' and offers up the new character of Chloe Noir, new limited time events, and both a free and premium cosmetic Season Pass.

    Let's face it, we all know what a new season for a video game entails by now. Let's just get on to the highlights of what's new in this new Foamstars season. ...
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  • Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-12-2024, 02:59 PM
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    Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

    From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

    From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

    The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
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  • New Phantom Fury Gameplay Footage

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    • Published: 04-12-2024, 12:05 PM
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    New Phantom Fury Gameplay Footage

    Possibly the last look ahead of the game's release.

    Game publisher 3D Realms just shared a new look at Phantom Fury. This is the upcoming Slipgate Ironworks developed "road movie-inspired first-person shooter starring Ion Fury's Shelly 'Bombshell' Harrison." Just reading through this description of the game should hold you over a bit until the game's PC release on April 23, 2024.

    A console release of Phantom Fury is planned, but it won't be until some time...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Crimson Front Event Brings Back a Fan Favorite Game Mode

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-11-2024, 05:39 PM
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    Battlefield 2042 Crimson Front Event Brings Back a Fan Favorite Game Mode

    The mode from Battlefield 1 is coming back, but seemingly for a limited time.

    DICE just shared the first details for the upcoming Crimson Front Event coming very soon to Battlefield 2042. Beginning on April 16 and running through to April 30th, the time-limited event will bring back the "intense tug-of-war experience" that fans first saw back in Battlefield 1.

    The return of the Frontlines game mode is the main start in Crimson Front. Two teams of 20 players...
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  • Remnant 2 - The Forgotten Kingdom DLC Announcement Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 04-11-2024, 05:11 PM
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    Remnant 2 - The Forgotten Kingdom DLC Announcement Trailer

    The second DLC is just days away.

    The second DLC for Remnant 2 was just announced. Not only was it just announced today, but players won't have long to wait at all to play it.

    Remnant 2 - The Forgotten Kingdom DLC will be out on April 23, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Remnant 2's first DLC, The Awakened King, came out in November 2023. A third DLC expansion is still expected for the game. ...
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  • Poll: Favorite Video Game Genres?
    by Shawn Zipay
    Action
    100.00%
    3
    Adventure
    66.67%
    2
    Horror
    33.33%
    1
    Party
    0%
    0
    Puzzle
    0%
    0
    Role-playing
    66.67%
    2
    Sandbox/Creative
    0%
    0
    Simulation
    33.33%
    1
    Strategy
    0%
    0
    Sports
    0%
    0
    04-15-2024, 01:34 PM
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