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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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    Best Horror Franchise?

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    What is the best horror game franchise of all time?
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  • Cyberpunk 2077 has Gone Gold

    Cyberpunk 2077 has Gone Gold

    A quick one for you today.

    This is just a quick bit of news to pass along for you Cyberpunk 2077 fans out there: Cyberpunk 2077 has officially gone gold.

    In short, this means that the game has been "finished" and the physical master copy of the game has been sent off to be mass duplicated for the physical release of the game. Development of the game at CD Projekt Red probably isn't over yet though and will likely continue up through to the game's digital release...
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  • RTX 3070 Launch is Delayed

    RTX 3070 Launch is Delayed

    Follows a string of terrible hardware launches.

    Nvidia announced today that the launch of the RTX 3070 has been delayed. The card was slated to be released on October 15, 2020 but will now instead be released on Thursday, October 29th.

    The reason for the delay stems from Nvidia's desire to have more cards available on launch day. This move will also allow Nvidia's AIB partners to get more cards available for the global launch.

    This move is 100% in response...
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  • Star Wars: Squadrons is Out Now

    Star Wars: Squadrons is Out Now

    Pew pew in epic space battles.

    Today, pilots of all shapes and sizes are preparing for battle. Star Wars Squadrons is out now from EA, Motive Studios, and Lucasfilm. It is a "spaceflight simulation" that includes a first-person dogfighting focused campaign in addition to 5v5 multiplayer battles.

    The single player story focus on an alternating perspective between two customizable pilots, one who serves the New Republic and the other who serves the Galactic Empire....
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  • Amnesia: Rebirth First Gameplay Footage

    Amnesia: Rebirth First Gameplay Footage

    Get your first look at the horrors that await.

    Frictional Games decided that today was a good day to reveal some gameplay for Amnesia: Rebirth. This 5 minute long video includes a look at the game's environments, puzzles, and yes, even a look at the monsters that are waiting for you.

    Amnesia: Rebirth will scare up some horrors on October 20 for the PC and PlayStation 4. Pre-orders are open now on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store (affiliate link), and PlayStation Store....
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  • World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Delayed

    World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Delayed

    Pre-patch also pushed out to October 13.

    Blizzard just said that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the next major expansion for their still popular MMORPG, has been delayed. It has been pushed back now until "later this year" with a solid release date not yet revealed. As is typical for these sorts of delays, the delay was an "incredibly difficult decision for the team" but they ultimately feel as though it was the "right decision for the game--and for (the)...
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  • Minecraft Steve Joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster

    Minecraft Steve Joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster

    The second character for the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 announced.

    Nintendo revealed earlier today that Steve and Alex from Minecraft fame will be added to the list of fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The two are actually the second character reveal for Fighter Pass Vol. 2, with the first being Min Min from Arms. The DLC pack is $29.99 (USD) for all of the fighters including Min Min, Alex, and Steve. There are still four additional fighters that have yet to be revealed in this pack....
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  • The Shattered Warpgate Update for PlanetSide 2 is Out Now

    The Shattered Warpgate Update for PlanetSide 2 is Out Now

    A massive update is out now.

    Rogue Planet Games just released The Shattered Warpgate update for PlanetSide 2. This is a massive update to the free-to-play FPS for the PC, with the update coming later for the PlayStation 4. This update includes new features and gameplay improvements to the game. This includes a revamped map for Esamir, new mission system, and more. ...
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  • Let Keanu Reeves Make You Forget About the Cyberpunk 2077 Crunch

    Let Keanu Reeves Make You Forget About the Cyberpunk 2077 Crunch

    Crunch? What crunch? There's no crunch here. Look, it's Keanu Reeves!

    CD Projekt Red has released a new trailer today for Cyberpunk 2077. This is no ordinary trailer though, this is a new commercial for the game. Not only is it a new commercial, but it's one that stars Keanu Reeves. Yes, the Keanu Reeves! He's so dreamy.

    This commercial first aired during the first game of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Heat. This commercial has Keanu Reeves inviting players...
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  • Zombies are Back in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

    Zombies are Back in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

    It's another Zombies mode for Call of Duty.

    The Zombies mode is back for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Here is your first ever look at the game courtesy of the official Call of Duty YouTube channel. Black Ops Cold War will be released on November 13. ...
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  • Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr are Free in October

    Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr are Free in October

    Free on PlayStation Plus.

    Those with active PlayStation Plus subscriptions will have Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr to look forward to as their free games for October 2020. Both of these titles will launch on October 6. These games will replace September's PS Plus games of Street Fighter V and PUBG on that date. ...
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  • Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Includes a Younger Looking Peter Parker

    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Includes a Younger Looking Peter Parker

    Only included with Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: Ultimate Edition.

    Insomniac Games' community director James Stevenson provided some hot new details about Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered that is included only with Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: Ultimate Edition. Remember that there is no upgrade path from the PS4 release. This PlayStation 5 re-release of the critically acclaimed title will feature some changes made specifically for the next-gen experience. This news comes...
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  • CD Projekt Red Studio Head Responds to Mandatory Crunch Controversy

    CD Projekt Red Studio Head Responds to Mandatory Crunch Controversy

    Push them to the limit.

    On September 29, it was revealed that CD Projekt Red was starting a mandatory 6-day work week ahead of the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. In simple terms: This is the start of the oft-controversial "crunch" that is prevalent throughout the gaming industry. An email was sent to employees this week from studio head Adam Badowski saying that "the entire (development) studio is in overdrive."

    This comes roughly one year after the heads...
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  • New Units Revealed for Stronghold: Warlords

    New Units Revealed for Stronghold: Warlords

    Four new units were just announced.

    Firefly Studios just revealed new gameplay footage for Stronghold: Warlords. The trailer reveals four brand new units coming to their "castle sim RTS." Each unit has their own unique abilities, counters, and tactics.

    The units include the Ninja, Warrior Monk, and mounted cavalry. By my count that is only three units. That's because the mounted cavalry is split between the Imperial Cavalry and the Auxiliary Cavalry. These all...
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  • Steam Digital Tabletop Fest Announced

    Steam Digital Tabletop Fest Announced

    Debuts on October 21.

    Valve just announced the first ever Steam Digital Tabletop Fest. This will be a celebration of games that cross between the physical world and the digital world. It will run from October 21 through the 26th.

    Valve partnered with Auroch Digital to bring an event that will include virtual let's plays, panels, talks, and more streaming activities. There will be plenty of "legendary designers, upcoming studios, and you." Some of the speakers...
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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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