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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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  • PowerWash Simulator Studio Issues Important Warning About Looking at the Sun

    PowerWash Simulator Studio Issues Important Warning About Looking at the Sun

    It is bad for both your eyes and Xbox.

    The relaxing and cathartic game called PowerWash Simulator left Early Access today. It was released for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, plus it's on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass and is generally a pretty great game. The game even includes some co-op play where you can team up with others to wash away dirt and grime while talking about whatever comes to mind.

    There is just one catch: You shouldn't look at the sun....
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  • Chivalry 2 Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold

    Chivalry 2 Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold

    Developer Torn banner Studios talks about upcoming content in new developer diary.

    Torn Banner Studios announced today that Chivalry 2 has surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark across all platforms. Those platforms include the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via both Epic Games Store and Steam.

    Alongside the announcement of this milestone comes a new developer diary from Torn Banner Studios. The devs not only take fans on a behind-the-scenes...
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  • Nvidia Hotfix Driver Fixes Destiny 2 Freezing and More

    Nvidia Hotfix Driver Fixes Destiny 2 Freezing and More

    The hotfix driver fixes issues with several popular titles.

    If you have an Nvidia graphics card, you may want to pick up the latest hotfix driver release. Nvidia put out a new hotfix driver today for RTX and GTX video cards. This hotfix is based on the latest Game Ready Driver 516.59 and brings the driver version up to 516.79.

    Contained in today's hotfix release are a number of fixes for some issues in a handful of newer and more popular games. Particularly of note here...
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  • Sony Announces PlayStation Stars - A New PlayStation Loyalty Program

    Sony Announces PlayStation Stars - A New PlayStation Loyalty Program

    Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play.

    Sony announced a new PlayStation loyalty program today that they're calling PlayStation Stars. That's not to be confused with the PlayStation 3 title PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale which was not, in fact, a battle royale game.

    The announcement was made through the PlayStation Blog earlier. This program is set to being later this year and will be free for everyone to sign up to. Players will be able to complete...
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  • Skate 4 Officially Called skate. and Will be Free-to-Play

    Skate 4 Officially Called skate. and Will be Free-to-Play

    The release will also include cross-play and cross-progression functionality.

    There was some big Skate 4 news today, starting with the fact that the game is officially being called skate. and not Skate 4. skate. will be a free-to-play title for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms when it's ready to be released. It will also include both cross-play and cross-progression support.

    All of this was revealed as part of developer Full Circle's latest Board Room update, which...
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  • Steam VR Fest Begins July 18

    Steam VR Fest Begins July 18

    The worlds are virtual but the savings are real.

    Valve announces that from July 18th through to July 25th they will be "celebrating the most overachieving category of 'interactive gaming' there is: Virtual Reality!" As someone that owns an older VR headset, I would be inclined to agree with that assessment.

    Next week, the Steam VR Fest will be held that allows fans and interested parties to explore a wide range of VR titles. VR owners will get to try out demos...
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  • Serious Fun Football Enters Early Access Today

    Serious Fun Football Enters Early Access Today

    A more casual soccer game for those tired of the usual suspects.

    Despite it's less than realistic art style, Serious Fun Football boasts that it includes real ball physics, realistic movements, advanced boy collisions, varied player attributes, sophisticated AI, and complex 3D graphics. It's been in development for about six years now from just one person. The development was self-funded from start to finish and is being self-published.

    After all these years, Serious Fun...
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  • Irish Poker Drinking Game Rules

    Irish Poker Drinking Game Rules

    Irish poker is a very simple drinking game that can be played anywhere. A standard deck of cards and some opponents are all that are required.

    It's important to note that Irish poker and the drinking game are two completely different games.

    Irish poker is played for money, whereas the game we're discussing today is played for fun. It's not a good idea to play for money when drinking is present.

    This card game is the best there is for a straightforward and enjoyable...
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  • Evil Dead: The Game Gets Army of Darkness Themed Update

    Evil Dead: The Game Gets Army of Darkness Themed Update

    The PvPvE game was updated with a new map, new weapons, and more.

    Saber Interactive and the devs at Boss Team Games just released a new update for Evil Dead: The Game. This update includes some themed update including a free new map, new weapons, a new Exploration mode, plus some non-free cosmetic items.

    The content centers around the classic film Army of Darkness. For instance, the new map is based on Castle Kandar, the setting of the film. The update should be out now...
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  • Why Money Laundering Is A Problem In The Gambling Industry & How It Actually Operates

    Money laundering is a very serious crime that occurs much more frequently than you might imagine.


    What Does Money Laundering Mean?

    Simply put, the act of taking money obtained illegally and making it appear as though it was earned legally is known as money laundering.

    By engaging in specific types of transactions, making investments in assets, and making other decisions that conceal the source of the money, criminals "clean" their money....
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  • Nordisk Games Acquires Supermassive Games

    Nordisk Games Acquires Supermassive Games

    Nordisk Games adds to its growing library of game studios.

    Supermassive Games is the developer behind Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, and the more recently released The Quarry. They have just been acquired by Nordisk Games, a subsidiary of Nordisk Films, a Denmark-based media company. Supermassive Games will be joining other studios under the Nordisk umbrella, including Avalanche Studios, the development studio behind Just Cause.

    As of last year, Nordisk already...
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  • Company of Heroes 3 Dated for November 17

    Company of Heroes 3 Dated for November 17

    Players can test the North African campaign right now.

    About a year after being announced, Company of Heroes 3 now has a release date. Relic Entertainment says that Company of Heroes 3 will be ready for release on November 17, 2022.

    This new entry in the World War II RTS series will include four playable factions and two campaigns at launch. The Italian Dynamic Campaign will be more open-ended while the North African Operation will follow a set narrative. The campaigns...
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  • New Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed Trailer

    New Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed Trailer

    Get a look at the alien arsenal at your disposal.

    A new trailer is out today for Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed that offers you a look at the advanced alien weaponry that you will get to play around with. You have yourself the Burrow Beast, Dislocator, and everyone's favorite, the Anal Probe. These are just some of the weapons you will get to use.

    Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed is set for released on August 30, 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The standard...
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  • Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Releasing July 17

    Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Releasing July 17

    The mod has been in development for over seven years by more than 80 people.

    The long-awaited Reality Mod for Battlefield 3 will finally be released. On July 17 the v0.1 release of the mod will bring some significant changes to the core Battlefield 3 gameplay.

    The mod, which pulls inspiration from the popular Battlefield 2 Project Reality mod will add in new content like a day-night cycle, changes to how health works, a revamped medic system, and will include other changes...
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  • Developer on The Last of Us Part 1 Remake Says It's Not a Cash Grab

    Developer on The Last of Us Part 1 Remake Says It's Not a Cash Grab

    An animator on the project shuts down the notion that the remake is just to earn a quick buck.

    Robert Morrison, an animator that worked on The Last of Us Part 1 remake isn't taking too kindly to the idea that Naughty Dog's upcoming remake is "just a cash grab." Morrison says that the remake has had "the highest level of care and attention to detail" included in it.

    Morrison previously worked on games like 2018's God of War, Resident Evil 7, and Injustice...
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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...
    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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