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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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  • Little Nightmares 2 Released

    Little Nightmares 2 Released

    What scares you?

    Bandai Namco announces that Little Nightmares II is now available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, and PC via Steam. This game will be made available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later on in 2021 and will be a free upgrade to those that own it on the previous generation of consoles.

    Little Nightmares II was developed in partnership with Tarsier Studios. This is a suspense-filled horror title that follows the story of...
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  • Six Days in Fallujah Resurrected from the Dead

    Six Days in Fallujah Resurrected from the Dead

    But why?

    Victura and Highwire Games just announced that Six Days in Fallujah is back from the dead. The game was apparently so controversial back when Konami first announced it that the entire project was scrapped. Now, it's back and it's targeting a release for consoles and PC in 2021.

    The game originally failed to find a publisher back in 2009. Veterans and others who were opposed to the war in Iraq protested the idea behind the game.

    Six Days in Fallujah...
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  • PSA: The Steam Lunar New Year Sale is Live

    PSA: The Steam Lunar New Year Sale is Live

    Save money, or don't.

    It is that time again. That time where Steam puts up a sale and you either spend money on games you won't play for weeks or months later, or you don't. You know how these sales go by now and this one is no different. This sale is the Steam Lunar New Year Sale and it's offering big savings on tens of thousands of titles.

    This Lunar New Year Sale will run from today through to February 15 at 10AM (PT). Who knows, you may even find some special Valentine's...
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  • The Mandalorian Star Pedro Pascal is Joel in The Last of Us TV Series

    The Mandalorian Star Pedro Pascal is Joel in The Last of Us TV Series

    We have our Joel.

    Last night, word broke about who would star in The Last of Us TV series for the HBO production. First, we learned that Game of Thrones star Bella Ramsey would portray Ellie in The Last of Us. Shortly thereafter, word broke that Pedro Pascal would portray Joel in the TV series.

    You may know Pascal for his current work as the Mandalorian on The Mandalorian. He also played Oberyn Martell on HBO's Game of Thrones.

    The Last of Us TV show is being...
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  • How GTA VI Can Build A Better Casino

    How GTA VI Can Build A Better Casino


    There are a lot of eagerly anticipated games coming out in 2021. We’ll see the releases of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and Far Cry 6; of Halo Infinite and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga; and of new Pokémon action and the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. Among all these titles it’s difficult to say which is the most anticipated of the year.

    It might be easier, however, to say which is the most anticipated game in general. Even though...
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  • Game of Thrones Star Bella Ramsey to Portray Ellie in The Last of Us TV Series

    She played Lyanna Mormont in some show called Game of Thrones.

    Game of Thrones fans may be happy to hear that one of the show's stars, Bella Ramsey, will soon be in another major show. That show is none other than the TV adaptation of The Last of Us for HBO. She will play as Ellie, a 14-year old orphan who just happens to hold the key to humanity's survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

    Look, if you played the game you know what the deal is with the TV show already. If...
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  • Epic Reveals Tool to Make Hyper Realistic Humans

    Epic Reveals Tool to Make Hyper Realistic Humans

    Welcome to the uncanny valley.

    Epic just revealed a new tool that can create hyper-realistic humans far more easily than ever before. It's called MetaHuman Creator and it's said to be the new benchmark for believable digital humans.

    Users will be able to manipulate facial features, adjust skin complexion, and select from various preset body types, hairstyles, clothing, and more. You can also adjust your character's teeth if you're so inclined.

    Check out a...
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  • Blizzard Announces Full Schedule for BlizzCon 2021

    Blizzard Announces Full Schedule for BlizzCon 2021

    Get a look at Overwatch 2, Diablo, and more.

    BlizzCon 2021 is a mere two weeks away, so it probably stands to reason that we should have some idea of what to expect from the event by now, right? That is precisely what Blizzard must have been thinking because they released their full schedule for the online-only event. We're looking at two days of Blizzard games, community workshops, Q&A sessions, and more.

    The first event is the opening ceremony scheduled for 2PM on...
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  • The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon Available Now on Switch

    The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon Available Now on Switch

    Take the Peril on the go.

    The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is now available on the Nintendo Switch thanks to the work by Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. This will allow Switch players to investigate the mysterious downfall of the Gorgon project while on the go.

    The Peril on Gorgon expansion raises the game's level cap, which allows for more skill customization and more perks for players. There are also three new science weapons, a variety of new armor sets,...
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  • Fifth WWE 2K Battlegrounds Roster Update Arrives

    Fifth WWE 2K Battlegrounds Roster Update Arrives

    Doink the Clown is finally getting his due.

    The fifth major roster update for WWE 2K Battlegrounds was just announced. This new update for the game will include a number of notable figures including Vince McMahon, Mr. Perfect, Doink the Clown, Vader, Cactus Jack, British Bulldog, and more.

    From the looks of things, this roster update will be spread out over the course of several weeks starting with today's update. These updates seem to be scheduled weekly through to March...
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  • Nine to Five Open Beta Weekend

    Nine to Five Open Beta Weekend

    The perfect Valentine's Day gift.

    Redhill Games announced that this weekend will be an open beta weekend for their team-based FPS, Nine to Five. This open beta will run from February 11 at 1PM (ET) through to the 14th on Steam. Nine to Five pits three teams of three against each other over, you guessed it, three rounds all with evolving objectives. ...
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  • First Gameplay Reveal for Evil Genius 2: World Domination

    First Gameplay Reveal for Evil Genius 2: World Domination

    Ten minutes of deliciously evil gameplay.

    Welcome to ten minutes of evil filled gameplay for Evil Genius 2: World Domination. This gameplay reveal for the game is accompanied by developer commentary. This is never before seen footage for the "spy-fi lair-builder" that includes new details from lead designer Rich Edwards and producer Ash Tregay.

    Evil Genius 2: World Domination will be released on March 30, 2021 through Steam. It will feature four unique geniuses...
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  • Skate City Announced

    Skate City Announced

    Promises authentic street skating.

    The companies of Agens and Snowman are proud to announce that their "artful, authentic street skating title," Skate City, will soon be available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The game, which was previously released on the Apple Arcade, promises a street-skating experience where they will explore real-world skate locations all while listening to some lo-fi beats. ...
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  • Tencent Invests in Bohemia Interactive

    Tencent Invests in Bohemia Interactive

    And another one.

    Bohemia Interactive announced today that the tech giant known as Tencent has taken a minority stake in their company. As this is just a minority stake, Bohemia says that they will continue to operate independently for the foreseeable future. ...
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  • Minecraft Dungeons Surpasses 10 Million Players

    Minecraft Dungeons Surpasses 10 Million Players

    Get some freebies in celebration.

    Mojang announced that Minecraft Dungeons has surpassed 10 million players across all platforms. In celebration of this milestone, they will be giving some free gifts to all players as a thanks. ...
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