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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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  • Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Trailer Makes it Rain

    Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Trailer Makes it Rain

    A new Rain focused trailer is out today.

    No beating around the bush here, we have a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate that is focused on the character of Rain. Rain is one of the three new characters coming in the newest Kombat Pack alongside Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate. Rain will be joined by Mileena and one John Rambo.

    Pre-orders for Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will begin today at a price of $59.99 (USD). If you pick it up starting today, you get immediate access...
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  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla Recommends an SSD

    Assassin's Creed Valhalla Recommends an SSD

    The system requirements for AC: Valhalla are here.

    If you plan on getting your inner-Viking on come November 10, you may want to be aware of what the PC system requirements are for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The requirements run the gamut from minimum which is 1080p at 30fps up to Ultra at 4K settings.

    All tiers of settings seem to recommend that you have a SSD for your storage media. The only one that doesn't say it requires it is 1080p at 30fps, or the minimum setting....
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  • Review: Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    Review: Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    15 years and a fresh coat of paint later.

    Almost 15 years to the day that the original Age of Empires III was released comes the remastered Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Love it or hate it, the original certainly left an impression on fans of the franchise. I am not saying all those impressions were necessarily good, but they were impressions none the less.

    What we have here is a remastering of one of the more divisive Age of Empires games released. Upon first...
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  • PlayStation 4 System Update Offers New Mute Option

    PlayStation 4 System Update Offers New Mute Option

    Software update 8.00 is launching today.

    Sony is rolling out the 8.00 system update for all PlayStation 4 users today. This update includes the general stability fixes, but does also include some new functionality. Included in today's 8.00 update will be the addition of some new avatars, the ability to mute all mics from the quick menu, better two-step verification, and more.

    Of the new features, most users seem to be most delighted to see that there is now a "mute...
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  • Trials of Mana 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Trials of Mana 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Includes game update, discounts, and more.

    Square Enix announced today that Trials of Mana will get a new patch today that offers new challenges and experiences to players. This update is being released alongside celebration of the game's 25th anniversary of the release of the original game in Japan. On top of this, the game is also seeing a number of discounts where the game is available.

    The discounts on the digital version of Trials of Mana can be found for both the...
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  • Kerbal Space Program: Shared Horizons Update Available Now on Consoles

    Kerbal Space Program: Shared Horizons Update Available Now on Consoles

    A special collaboration with the ESA.

    Private Division and Squad have teamed up with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a special update for Kerbal Space Program. This is a new update dubbed Kerbal Space Program: Shared Horizons that offers two special missions led by the ESA.

    This update includes the Ariane 5 rocket, an ESA-themed space suit for the Kerbals, new parts, and science experiments for console players to conduct. Those are all in addition to the special...
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  • RuneScape is Now Available on Steam

    RuneScape is Now Available on Steam

    A release 20 years in the making.

    Today marks the release of the PC edition of RuneScape on the Steam platform. Jagex says that this release followed demand from the Steam Community that saw the game move into the top 40 of Steam's Global Wishlist ranking back in September.

    Today's release on Steam includes a whole suite of Steam features. These include Steam achievements, badges, emoticons, and trading cards. There are also some launch-exclusive pieces of content for...
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  • Rockstar Games Officially Acquires Ruffian Games

    Rockstar Games Officially Acquires Ruffian Games

    Now under the new name of Rockstar Dundee.

    Ruffian Games was founded back in 2008 by Gary Liddon and Billy Thomson. The studio worked with Microsoft on the Crackdown franchise and with 343 Industries on Halo: Reach for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. There are over 40 employees currently at Ruffian, which is now called Rockstar Dundee following the acquisition from Rockstar Games.

    A number of employees were actually former Rockstar employees that previously worked on...
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  • Borderlands 3 Next-Gen Update Arrives Same Day as Console Releases

    Borderlands 3 Next-Gen Update Arrives Same Day as Console Releases

    4K resolution at 60fps promises for next-gen.

    Gearbox and 2K announce that the next-gen updates for Borderlands 3 will come day and date with the launch of the new consoles. The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will get the new benefits of 4K resolutions, 60fps, and four-player local split-screen co-op.

    The first next-gen version will drop on November 10 alongside the launch of the Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 release will obviously happen when that console launches...
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  • More Crash Fixes in Latest Horizon Zero Dawn PC Patch

    More Crash Fixes in Latest Horizon Zero Dawn PC Patch

    Patch 1.06 continues to roll out crash fixes.

    The 1.06 patch for Horizon Zero Dawn on the PC was released today by Guerrilla Games. Much like the previous handful of patches for the game, this update largely includes fixes for various crashing issues that the game has been widely known for.

    The problem here is that there are still some outstanding issues that the team is working on. The full list of changes from today's 1.06 update can be found below, including a list...
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  • New Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Patch to Offer Option to Shrink Install Size

    Patch arrives tomorrow that will give players some install size reprieve.

    An update that is a long time coming is finally about to arrive in the next patch for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. According to production director on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Paul Haile, there will be an update released tomorrow that will give players more install options.

    Specifically, this update will have "mode specific uninstall options" for Modern Warfare. This will be for PC...
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  • Watch Dogs: Legion System Requirements Updated

    Watch Dogs: Legion System Requirements Updated

    You now need an RTX 3080 for 4K with ray tracing.

    Ubisoft has updated their system requirements for Watch Dogs: Legion today. Previously, you would be able to max out the game with all of its bells, whistles, and RTX capabilities at 4K with "only" an Intel i7-9700K and a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.

    Now, it seems as though the same settings (Ultra at 4K with RTX) will require one of the new Nvidia RTX 3080 cards. This is now paired with an Intel Core i9-9900K. Yes, both...
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  • John Wick Hex Coming to Steam, Xbox, and Switch on December 4

    John Wick Hex Coming to Steam, Xbox, and Switch on December 4

    Get ready for all the action and strategy that John Wick is known for.

    Come December 4, 2020, John Wick Hex will break free of its Epic Games Store (affiliate link) exclusivity and be available on other PC platforms. Not only that, but it will make its debut on other home consoles such as the Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch.

    John Wick Hex is the first, and so far the only, video game based on the hit Lionsgate action franchise. The game is the creation of Mike Bithell,...
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  • Kin'emon Coming Soon to One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

    Kin'emon Coming Soon to One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

    Coming soon as part of the Character Pack 3.

    Some quick news for you One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 players out there, and I know you exist somewhere. We were told by Bandai Namco today that "Foxfire" Kin'emon will be coming soon to the roster for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. They will be included as the first member for Character Pack 3.

    Kin'emon hails from the Land of Wano 20 years in the past. They are the leader of the Kozuki Oden's Akazaya Nine and has the...
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  • TOP 5 Online Pokies for Real Money to Play in Autumn

    TOP 5 Online Pokies for Real Money to Play in Autumn

    Autumn is one of the best times of the year. During the day, you can enjoy the bright palette of fallen leaves by wandering in the park, and in the evening sit in a cozy armchair with a cup of warm cocoa and watch the fine autumn rain drizzle outside the window. During such weather, you want to wrap yourself in a blanket without going anywhere. So, what you can do during such free time? You can play online pokies! The Autumn pokie machines will dispel the evening boredom, and bring a hot multi...
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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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