Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

News

Collapse
 

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...
  •  
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Family Grows with New Update

    The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Family Grows with New Update

    Welcome to the family.

    On November 28, new content will be released for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre that expands the roster for both killers and survivors. Two new characters are being added along with a new map.


    Nancy is the newest addition to the Slaughter family. She has one of those mysterious pasts full of dead or missing husbands. Nancy is also "a makeshift mother to Johnny Slaughter" through some "incredibly awful circumstances."...
    Go to post

  • PlayStation Plus Premium Game Trials Available for the GotY and Baldur's Gate 3

    Gollum of the Year.

    A couple of new time-limited trials are now live for those dishing out the cash for PlayStation Plus Premium subscriptions. First up is a one-hour long trial for the GotY, or "Gollum of the Year." That's right, you too can enjoy an hour in Gollum's well-soiled loincloth with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

    The other game available, this one with a two-hour long trial, is some small title called Baldur's Gate 3. I don't know, I hear it's kind...
    Go to post

  • Telltale's The Expanse Series Out on Steam

    Telltale's The Expanse Series Out on Steam

    Telltale's latest is no longer Epic exclusive.

    The Expanse: A Telltale Series makes its way out of Epic Games Store limbo and on to Steam today. Today's Steam release looks to include all of the episodic game and also includes the bonus episode starring Shohreh Aghdashloo as Chrisjen Avasarala.

    The Expanse's first episode hit the Epic Games Store in July with the final episode coming out just this September. So, the wait for today's Steam release was not very long in...
    Go to post

  • Gas Station Simulator Tidal Wave DLC Teased Again in New Trailer

    Gas Station Simulator Tidal Wave DLC Teased Again in New Trailer

    Enjoy paradise. Appease a volcano god.

    A new trailer for the upcoming Tidal Wave DLC for Gas Station Simulator was released today by Drago entertainment. This DLC is still set to come out on Steam in 2024, but there is a new official teaser out today that you can view right now if you are so inclined.

    As we shared when the Tidal Wave DLC was first announced, this content will send you to a tropical island paradise. Operate a gas station in easy going location, rent out...
    Go to post

  • The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Announced, Out in 2024

    The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Announced, Out in 2024

    A remaster of the 2020 game is coming.

    The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered was leaked via a PlayStation Store listing that was spotted by fans early in the day on November 17. A trailer for this game, which still wasn't even announced yet, also leaked online. The leaked information and trailer say that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will be released on January 19, 2024.

    Since that initial leak earlier in the day, Sony confirmed all of the information and also made the...
    Go to post

  • Steam Autumn Sale 2023 Begins November 21

    Steam Autumn Sale 2023 Begins November 21

    Forego the turkey, spend money on games instead.

    The Steam Autumn Sale for 2023 runs from November 21-28. As usual, this sale will include a ton of discounts on all sorts of games. Returning this year the Steam Autumn Sale also includes the nomination period for The Steam Awards.

    On November 21, you will be able to nominate your favorite games from the past year across 11 different categories. If you do that, you earn yourself a shiny new Steam profile badge. The full...
    Go to post

  • Valve Celebrates Half-Life's 25th Anniversary with Giveaway and a Massive New Update

    Happy birthday, Half-Life!

    On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Half-Life officially turns 25 years old. To commemorate this crazy milestone for this awesome game and franchise, Valve is giving away the original game along with releasing a major update.

    First up, Valve has made the original Half-Life free to keep to anybody that adds it to their Steam library this weekend. If you somehow do not own the original Half-Life, take this opportunity to add it to your account now and...
    Go to post

  • You Can Dress Up Chocobos in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    You Can Dress Up Chocobos in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    Functional and fashionable? KWEH!

    Square Enix has some Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth goodies to share with you today. First up, the studio released the "Story So Far" recap video for Rebirth. Not only is this video available right now on YouTube (and embedded below), but it will also be viewable from the main menu of Rebirth when it releases on February 29, 2024 for PlayStation 5.

    The recap video is narrated by Red XIIII and goes over the events of Final Fantasy...
    Go to post

  • Baldur's Gate 3 Getting Physical Deluxe Edition Release

    Baldur's Gate 3 Getting Physical Deluxe Edition Release

    The cloth map makes a comeback.
    Larian Studios, the development team behind the super popular Baldur's Gate 3, just announced that a physical Deluxe Edition is coming early next year. Priced at $79.99 (USD), the Baldur's Gate 3: Deluxe Edition will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

    The PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions of the game will be playable from the discs. The PS5 version will ship on two discs while the Xbox version includes three discs. The PC version...
    Go to post

  • PSA: Deceive Inc. Free Weekend for Console Players

    PSA: Deceive Inc. Free Weekend for Console Players

    Play for free until the 19th.

    A free weekend for Deceive Inc. is now underway for the Sweet Bandits Studios' developed title. This free weekend looks to only be available to those on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This free weekend runs from November 16-19. During this time, you will also be able to save up to 50% on the game if you want to buy it and keep playing after the weekend is over.

    This free weekend comes almost exactly a month after the "Of Queens &...
    Go to post

  • G Fuel Teams with Gunfire Games on Remnant 2 Energy Drink

    G Fuel Teams with Gunfire Games on Remnant 2 Energy Drink

    If you ever wanted to know what Remnant 2 tastes like, this is your chance.

    G Fuel has teamed up with Gearbox Publishing and developer Gunfire Games to create a special Remnant 2 G Fuel flavor. This one is called G Fuel Mudtooth's Tonic and it will be available in a limited-edition Collector's Box with a 40-serving tub and only while supplies last.

    G Fuel Mudtooth's Tonic marks the return of the "fan-favorite" G Fuel flavor, Peach Iced Tea. This box includes...
    Go to post

  • Epic Games Age Restricts Fortnite Cosmetics in Latest Update

    Epic Games Age Restricts Fortnite Cosmetics in Latest Update

    Fans aren't too thrilled.

    A new update for Fortnite is out and the fan response is an almost total 180 from the Fortnite OG update from a few weeks back. The OG update brought back one of Fortnite's original map designs, along with some of the original gameplay mechanics. Today, a new update was released that has the community literally cursing Epic Games and their attempts at making Fortnite more "PG."

    Epic Games is now applying age ratings to all custom Fortnite...
    Go to post

  • Steam Deck OLED is Now Available

    Steam Deck OLED is Now Available

    Featuring a new screen, better WiFi, longer battery, and more.

    Last week, Valve announced that a new Steam Deck OLED was coming very soon. Today, the new Steam Deck OLED is here and available for purchase. Those interested in any of the Steam Deck OLED models can make their purchase right now, with immediate shipping.

    The Steam Deck OLED includes an HDR OLED screen as its main new feature. However, there are several improvements made under the hood that may not be as...
    Go to post

  • Jet Moto Coming Soon to PS5

    Jet Moto Coming Soon to PS5

    Plus some other games that aren't Jet Moto.

    PlayStation just revealed their PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for the month of November 2023. All but one of these titles will be available starting on November 21. The one that is out right now from the new entry list is Teardown, which just released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today.

    The following items are the games that will be out on November 21 for those with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers...
    Go to post

  • Modern Warfare 3 Patch 1.33 is Live

    Modern Warfare 3 Patch 1.33 is Live

    The update includes only some of the planned changes.

    The Patch 1.33 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is out now for all platforms. However, while the update changelog is rather beefy, the actual update does not include all of the changes that you may have been hoping to see.

    Activision took to Twitter to say that "due to unforeseen issues" this update does not include some of the changes that were set to be included in this update. These omitted updates...
    Go to post
There are no articles in this category.
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Please log in to your account to view your subscribed posts.

Follow Us On

Collapse

TGN on Twitter TGN on Facebook

Support the Site!

Collapse

Use Creator Code "Zips" at checkout for any purchase made in the Epic Games Store!

Monthly Poll

Collapse

  • 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
    0%
    0
    Skull and Bones
    100.00%
    2
    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
widgetinstance 282 (Latest Blogs) skipped due to lack of content & hide_module_if_empty option.
Working...
X