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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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  • Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Announced

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    • Published: 09-14-2022, 04:30 PM
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    Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Announced

    A new spinoff of the Yakuza franchise brings back Kazuma Kiryu.

    Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega announced a new spin-off game from the mainline Yakuza franchise today. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will feature Kazuma Kiryu in a new "classic high-octane" action game that will fill in what he has been up to between Yakuza 6 and the upcoming Like a Dragon 8.

    The Fourth Chairman of the Tojo Clan (for all of a day) is back once more. The trailer,...
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  • Yakuza Spinoff Game, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Coming February 2023

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    • Published: 09-14-2022, 03:12 PM
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    Yakuza Spinoff Game, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Coming February 2023

    This is a remake of the PlayStation 3 Yakuza spinoff title.

    Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announce the upcoming release of Like a Dragon: Ishin, a remake of the PlayStation 3 spin-off title that was originally released only in Japan. During yesterday's PlayStation State of Play, RGG showed off our first ever look at this remake running on Unreal Engine 4. According to additional details supplied earlier today during the RGG Summit stream, Like a Dragon: Ishin is aiming to be released...
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  • Yakuza 8 is Now Like a Dragon 8 and will Arrive in 2024

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    • Published: 09-14-2022, 02:16 PM
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    Yakuza 8 is Now Like a Dragon 8 and will Arrive in 2024

    Different name, same Yakuza goodness.

    Earlier today, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio officially revealed Like a Dragon 8. This will be the next game in the studio's long-running Yakuza franchise only it's coming with a different name. Executive producer Masayohi Yokoyama announced the new game today and showed off the first teaser trailer.

    I will say right now that this trailer contains some measure of spoilers for the previous games in the series. The trailer shows Yakuza: Like...
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  • Both Judgment Games Finally Arrive on PC

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-14-2022, 01:35 PM
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    Both Judgment Games Finally Arrive on PC

    Everything is included and is available right now through Steam.
    The day few of us thought would actually come is here at last. Both Judgment and Lost Judgment from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio were released on PC today via Steam. In addition, the story expansion, Kaito Files, is also available. You can get all of them in a bundle deal where you can save 24% compared to buying each separately.

    If you do wish to purchase them separately, the first game will cost you $39.99 (USD). Lost...
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  • Brawlhalla: How to Find Your Legend

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    • Published: 09-14-2022, 10:42 AM

    Brawlhalla: How to Find Your Legend


    How does your experience in a fighting game start? Sure, a beginner should understand some simple mechanics with a basic tutorial. And then, everyone faces an exciting moment of choosing a character. In Brawlhalla it’s not the easiest decision.

    The game has 56+ Legends in its roster. With such a choice, it’s easy to get confused. Still, this step is immensely important. With the right character, you enjoy the fighting matches more and get overall better results....
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  • EA Announces Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat

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    • Published: 09-13-2022, 05:01 PM
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    EA Announces Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat

    EA AntiCheat will launch with FIFA 23.

    Electronic Arts just announced their own anti-cheat solution. Starting with the PC release of FIFA 23, EA will include their kernel-level anti-cheat called EA AntiCheat (EAAC). This is an anti-cheat that EA has developed in house through the company's Game Security & Anti-Cheat team.

    EA did provide a brief FAQ as part of today's announcement. In short, EA says that EAAC will not be implemented into all of their games. They are...
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  • Capcom Reveals Cloud Versions of Recent Resident Evil Titles for Switch

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    • Published: 09-13-2022, 04:22 PM
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    Capcom Reveals Cloud Versions of Recent Resident Evil Titles for Switch

    Get scared through the power of the cloud.

    During today's Nintendo Direct, Capcom revealed cloud versions for four recent Resident Evil titles. The first will be Resident Evil Village Cloud and it will vape cloud its way onto the Switch on October 28, 2022. The Winters' Expansion will be out on December 2, 2022 for Switch.

    After Village will be cloud releases for Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard. Those games are still in development for the...
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  • EA Teams Up with Koei Tecmo for New Hunting Game

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    • Published: 09-12-2022, 06:56 PM
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    EA Teams Up with Koei Tecmo for New Hunting Game

    It will be a hunting game set in a fantasy feudal Japan.

    Electronic Arts and Koei Tecmo announced a partnership that will see the latter creating "the next great hunting game" for the former. Koei Tecmo's Omega Force studio will lead development of this new game and it will be published under the EA Originals label.

    Omega Force is the same team behind the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors games. All we know about this new game is that it will involve hunting...
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  • Bonnie Ross Leaves 343 Industries After 15 Years

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    • Published: 09-12-2022, 06:37 PM
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    Bonnie Ross Leaves 343 Industries After 15 Years

    Ross will be replaced by Pierre Hintze as the new studio lead.

    Bonnie Ross announced her retirement today, citing "a family medical issue" as the main reason for her departure. Ross has been the lead at 343 Industries and the Halo franchise for the past 15 years, having worked at Microsoft and Xbox for 28 years.

    In her Twitter post, Ross says she originally intended to leave following the Winter update's release for Halo Infinite. She also says that she is "incredibly...
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  • Ubisoft Devs Don't Want to Work on Assassin's Creed Codename Red Due to Lead's Abuse Allegations

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    • Published: 09-12-2022, 06:21 PM
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    Ubisoft Devs Don't Want to Work on Assassin's Creed Codename Red Due to Lead's Abuse Allegations

    And now for more bad news about Ubisoft.

    Ubisoft recently revealed a bunch of new Assassin's Creed games they are working on for the foreseeable future. One of those games is called "Codename Red" and it is an Assassin's Creed game that fans have been begging for, for several years now. It's set to take place in Japan and you're going to play as a cool ninja. Sounds great!... There's just a bit of an issue.

    It seems as though several Ubisoft developers do not...
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  • NewsBits: Ubisoft Forward 2022 Edition

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    • Published: 09-12-2022, 05:52 PM
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    NewsBits: Ubisoft Forward 2022 Edition

    Another showcase means it's time for a new dose of NewsBits.

    What's that smell? It's kind of musky with a hint of gamer sweat. That's right, it's a NewsBits. Today's latest NewsBits is all about that Ubisoft Forward stream that took place over the past weekend. Ubisoft showed off a bunch of games that are either getting fresh content or are entirely new.

    We already offered up a look at all of the Assassin's Creed stuff that Ubisoft is working on, so let's now take a look...
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  • Ubisoft Says Assassin's Creed Mirage Won't Have Gambling or Loot Boxes

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-12-2022, 04:17 PM
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    Ubisoft Says Assassin's Creed Mirage Won't Have Gambling or Loot Boxes

    The 18+ Adults Only rating was allegedly a mistake.

    This past weekend, Ubisoft held their latest Ubisoft Forward stream. During the stream, the company showed off some new updates and upcoming titles like Just Dance, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Skull and Bones, Riders' Republic, various bits about The Division, Mythic Quest Season 3, various mobile games, and more. We will have a separate post about those titles, and more, going up shortly.

    By far, the largest portion...
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  • Nintendo Direct Announced for September 13

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-12-2022, 01:53 PM
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    Nintendo Direct Announced for September 13

    40 minutes of content is planned for tomorrow's event.

    Nintendo announces that a new Nintendo Direct will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13. The announcement, made through Twitter, says that the Direct will begin at 10AM (ET) and will feature "40 minutes of information" that will be "mostly" focused on new Switch games that are slated to release this Winter.

    The Direct will be held through Nintendo's YouTube channel (also embedded below)....
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  • Everything Shown at the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase 2022

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-09-2022, 04:47 PM
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    Everything Shown at the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase 2022

    A show so underwhelming, no single announcement is worthy of its own post.

    If you missed out on the first-ever Disney and Marvel Games Showcase at D23 2022, you really didn't miss much of anything. I mean it. That show was boring. We were given some updated looks at already announced games, some mobile stuff, a new visual novel Tron game, and some early mockups for a game that is so far away from being released it doesn't even have a title yet.

    Let's start things off with...
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  • RGG Summit Stream Announced by Sega

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-09-2022, 03:07 PM
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    RGG Summit Stream Announced by Sega

    We may get our first official look at Yakuza 8.

    Sega announces that Yakuza series developer, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, will host its RGG Summit stream on September 14. This stream may be the first time we get an official look at Yakuza 8 after a sneak peek was provided by an MMA fighter in July.

    The stream is set to take place at 12PM (ET) on September 14. While hopes are high that an official reveal of Yakuza 8 will be provided, neither Sega nor Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have...
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