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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...
 

Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 People from Gaming Divisions

Impacted teams include Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax.

Layoffs are happening again within Microsoft as roughly 1,900 employees are being let go. The initial report comes from an IGN report that says the layoffs hit Microsoft owned Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax.

Xbox lead Phil Spencer sent out a memo to staff which announced these layoffs. In the memo, Spencer says that as Microsoft is "committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution plan with...
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  • Battlefield 2042 - Full Update 7.0.0 Changes

    Battlefield 2042 - Full Update 7.0.0 Changes

    C5 capacity nerfs, headshot multiplier changes, and tons of weapon balancing adjustments. The 7.0.0 update for Battlefield 2042 is expected to be released on March 19 for all available platforms. On a surface level, this update will kick off Season 7 for Battlefield 2042, which means it will include a new map, new weapons, a new vehicle, new gadget, new cosmetics, and a bunch of weapon balancing right out of the gate. Update 7.0.0 will make some substantial changes to the game's already existing...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Season 7 Trailer

    Battlefield 2042 Season 7 Trailer

    Season 7 is called Turning Point.

    DICE and EA just shared the first proper look at Battlefield 2042's seventh season, Turning Point. This new season will begin on March 19 and includes two new maps, a new vehicle, new weapons, a new gadget, and various gameplay improvements. DICE says that this new season "brings the most new content to Battlefield 2042 since launch."

    There will also be a new Battle Pass for this new season. The core content additions are available...
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  • Electronic Arts Lays Off Around 670 People, Cancels Games, Closes Ridgeline Games

    It's not even March yet.

    Electronic Arts joins the rest of the gaming industry today in announcing a huge number of employee layoffs. The studio will mass layoff 5% of its total workforce, which equates to about 670 people. Today's announcement from EA comes just a day after Sony announced that they were laying off 900 people across multiple PlayStation studios.

    The latest on EA comes from a February 28 report by IGN. IGN says that a note was sent out to EA staff today....
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  • Battlefield Game Director Marcus Lehto Leaves EA and Ridgeline Games

    Battlefield Game Director Marcus Lehto Leaves EA and Ridgeline Games

    No statement has been made by either EA or Lehto.

    Marcus Lehto is no longer working at Ridgeline Games, the studio that Electronic Arts created in 2021 to focus on a new Battlefield narrative campaign following the initial lackluster response to Battlefield 2042. Fans on the Battlefield 2042 subreddit were the first to notice that Lehto recently changed his Twitter biography.

    Lehto's Twitter bio used to read "Game Director @Battlefield Narrative @EA" before...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 6.4.0 Changelog

    Battlefield 2042 Update 6.4.0 Changelog

    Featuring persistent servers! ... But only for Portal Custom Experiences.

    DICE just dropped the full changelog for next week's Update 6.4.0 coming to Battlefield 2042. This update will go live across all platforms on Wednesday, February 28th. The studio says this is the final update for Season 6 as Season 7 will go live in March. Notably, Update 6.4.0 introduces the "Arkangel Directive" along with persistent servers for Battlefield Portal Custom Experiences, and improvements to v...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 6.3.0 Preview

    Battlefield 2042 Update 6.3.0 Preview

    DICE offers a summary of the next update.

    The 6.3.0 update for Battlefield 2042 is expected to go out on January 30, 2024. Today, they offer everyone a little glimpse at some of the changes that will be included in the update. They say that this is merely a summary of the changes and additions, so the full changelog very well could be a bit longer than what you see below.

    We also get some information about the new Year of the Dragon event. DICE also provides some changes...
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  • Battlefield 2042 'Holiday Protocol' Event Starts Tomorrow

    Battlefield 2042 'Holiday Protocol' Event Starts Tomorrow

    Spread some holiday cheer with the help of a tank.

    With the holidays rapidly approaching, what better way to spend part of them than by engaging in a little virtual war with friends and loved ones. DICE seems to have that same idea because they're kicking off a new in-game event for Battlefield 2042 on December 12 that they're calling Holiday Protocol.

    This Holiday Protocol will run for four weeks (December 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024) and will feature four different...
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  • Season 7 Announced for Battlefield 2042

    Season 7 Announced for Battlefield 2042

    The writing is on the walls, and the ornaments, and the cookies, and the stockings, and the...

    DICE is certainly in the giving mood this holiday season, because the studio came out to say that Season 7 for Battlefield 2042 is coming. A little bit of teasing first showed up from Manuel Llanes on Twitter back on November 23rd. Llanes is the creative director for Battlefield 2042's live service model.

    The teasing by Llanes came back on November 23rd in a social media post...
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  • Adjustments Made to Dark Protocol LTE for Battlefield 2042

    Adjustments Made to Dark Protocol LTE for Battlefield 2042

    Some changes were made based on player feedback.

    DICE just rolled out a few tweaks for the latest Battlefield 2042 limited time event, Dark Protocol. The event, which kicked off just this past Tuesday, finds players fighting for control over a series of points. Players are also fighting for control over Geist Forges, a unique device that periodically spawns A.I. controlled synths that will join the fight for whichever side holds control over the forge.

    Based on some...
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  • Battlefield 2042: Dark Protocol Event Announced

    Battlefield 2042: Dark Protocol Event Announced

    Just as we all feared: The AI has taken over.

    DICE just announced the Dark Protocol event for Battlefield 2042. This new event will run for two weeks starting on Tuesday, October 31. It will come to an end on Tuesday, November 14.

    In Dark Protocol, players will jump into a 12 vs 12 game mode called Killswitch that will take place across a series of maps: Redacted, Manifest, Hourglass, and Spearhead. As players take control of nodes, they will be able to "print"...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Free Weekend is Live

    Battlefield 2042 Free Weekend is Live

    Play until the 16th for free.

    From now through October 16, you can play Battlefield 2042 for completely free. You will have access to most everything in Battlefield 2042 except for the new Season 6 Premium Pass.

    This free weekend is available to those on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. For some reason, there isn't a free weekend on the EA app version of the game. Playing this weekend allows you to play on the newly released Season 6 map, Redacted. You also get access to...
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  • Fix for Battlefield 2042 Steam 'Validation' Issue

    Fix for Battlefield 2042 Steam 'Validation' Issue

    This workaround could help Steam users get into the game.

    Following today's Season 6: Dark Creations update for Battlefield 2042, most Steam players have run into a bit of a snag. When attempting to launch Battlefield 2042, Steam will attempt a "Validation" step for the game instead of launching the game. Once completed, the game will still fail to launch and kick off another "Validation" step.


    It seems that a workaround to this issue lies not...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Update Changelog

    Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Update Changelog

    There are plenty of changes in store when Season 6 launches.

    DICE just lifted the lid on the Update 6.0.0 for Battlefield 2042. This update will arrive on 4AM (ET) on October 10. A few hours after Update 6.0.0 deploys, Season 6: Dark Creations and its new Battle Pass will go live. Once everything is updated and live, there will be a 24/7 playlist up for Redacted, the new map coming in Season 6.

    A very brief overview of the new Season 6 content and changes are here:
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  • Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Gameplay Reveal

    Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Gameplay Reveal

    The things that go bump in the night.

    Dark Creations is the name for Battlefield 2042's sixth season. Set to arrive on October 10, Dark Creations will add in a new map, new gadgets, and offer various gameplay improvements. There will also be a bunch of cosmetic items offered through the Season 6 Battle Pass, which again offers both a free track and a Premium track if you spend a bit of cash (or have enough Coins saved from previous season passes).

    Some of the new quality-of-life...
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  • Battlefield 2042: Season 6 'Dark Creations' Reveal Trailer

    Battlefield 2042: Season 6 'Dark Creations' Reveal Trailer

    Season 6 launches October 10.

    The reveal trailer for the sixth season of Battlefield 2042 is here. Season 6 is called "Dark Creations" and it involves... zombies? It seems like it involves zombies. Whatever the case is, we'll find out more soon because Season 6: Dark Creations is set to launch on October 10th for all platforms.

    While you can see the trailer below, there have been some bits and pieces about new content coming in Season 6 pulled from the trailer...
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  • Poll: What is 2024's Biggest Gaming Disappointment So Far?
    by Shawn Zipay
    It's AAAA vs WB.

    March isn't even over yet and we've already seen a couple of stinkers come out from major gaming studios. While we tend to focus on the surprise hits or quality titles in these polls, this time it's a little bit different.

    Between the Rocksteady developed live-service Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the "AAAA" quality Ubisoft developed Skull and Bones: Which is the bigger disappointment for you?

    Playing these games isn't...
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