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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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  • Crysis Remastered is Out Now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

    Crysis Remastered is Out Now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

    Is your PC ready?

    Crysis with upgraded visuals serves as the basis for the just released Crysis Remastered. Out now for the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, Crysis Remastered features vastly improved visuals over the original release. In the case of the PC version specifically, there is even a "Can It Run Crysis?" graphical option that will push even the latest hardware such as the Nvidia RTX 3080, to its absolute limits.

    The PC release can be picked up only...
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  • WWE 2K Battlegrounds is Now Available

    WWE 2K Battlegrounds is Now Available

    A game where big head mode is always on.

    We have just a quick notice for you today to let you know that WWE 2K Battlegrounds is now available on your platform of choice. That is provided your platform of choice is the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, or Stadia. This arcade-style brawler will set you back just $39.99 (USD).

    Battlegrounds is very much an arcade-style brawler, complete with things like power-ups, special moves, melee items, and interactive...
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  • Spider-Man: Miles Morales is Also Coming to PlayStation 4

    Spider-Man: Miles Morales is Also Coming to PlayStation 4

    Surprise!

    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was already confirmed to be a PlayStation 5 launch title. What we didn't know until yesterday is the fact that Sony is also planning on releasing the game for the PlayStation 4. That's right, you will be able to play the new Spider-Man game on either the PS4 or PS5, despite initial indications suggesting it was a PS5 exclusive.

    Yesterday during the PlayStation 5 Showcase, we got to see a near 7 minute long gameplay demo for...
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  • Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 is Now Free

    Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 is Now Free

    Free across consoles and PC.

    If you have not yet picked up Life is Strange 2, you have an opportunity to get a taste of the game right now for free. Square Enix just announced today that they are making the first episode available for free on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms.

    This free episode is said to offer up about three hours of gameplay. ...
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  • Demon's Souls Announced for PC and 'Other Consoles' in Latest Gameplay Trailer (Updated)

    Sony quietly announces this as a multi-platform title.

    During today's PlayStation 5 Showcase, Sony showed off a number of launch titles for the PlayStation 5. One of those titles is none other than Demon's Souls, a remake of the original PlayStation 3 title. We already knew this game was coming. This isn't the news here.

    The new news is that a new gameplay trailer for the game showed off today revealed that Demon's Souls is exclusive to the PlayStation 5 on consoles, but...
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    Last edited by Shawn Zipay; 09-17-2020, 03:14 PM. Reason: Updated with new information about the "PC" release and "other console" release error.

  • Two Monster Hunter Games Announced for Nintendo Switch

    Two Monster Hunter Games Announced for Nintendo Switch

    The series returns to Nintendo with two new experiences.

    Capcom announced that there will be two new Monster Hunter games coming to the Switch in 2021. These games are called Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Rise is slated to be released on March 21, 2021 while Wings of Ruin is looking at a Summer 2021 release.

    Monster Hunter Rise is more akin to the action-RPG you are used to for a Monster Hunter title. You will hunt some mons near Kamura...
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  • New Deathloop Trailer from the PS5 Showcase

    New Deathloop Trailer from the PS5 Showcase

    Featuring Arkane's signature gameplay design.

    Check out this new trailer for Deathloop as shown during today's PlayStation 5 Showcase event.

    Deathloop will be released on the PlayStation 5 and PC in Q2 of 2021. Sorry, there is no Xbox One version that we know of for this. ...
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 'Nowhere Left to Run' Trailer

    Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 'Nowhere Left to Run' Trailer

    A new trailer from the PlayStation 5 Showcase.

    Get a fresh look at Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War in this new trailer that made its debut during the PlayStation 5 Showcase. The trailer is entitled "Nowhere Left to Run" and includes a crapload of action. A "crapload" being an official unit of measurement when it comes to the amount of over the top action there is in a Call of Duty trailer.

    I hope you like a lot of kill close quarters kill animations...
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  • Final Fantasy XVI Announced

    Final Fantasy XVI Announced

    Coming to PlayStation 5 and maybe PC? Who knows anymore.

    Today at the PlayStation 5 Showcase, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XVI for the PlayStation 5. During the event, the trailer was shown off on a PC emulating PS5 hardware. At the end of the Showcase trailer, it said Final Fantasy XVI was also coming to PC.

    The standalone trailer, embedded below, mentions nothing about the PC.

    So this PC release is stuck in limbo somewhere and neither Square Enix...
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  • Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Announced for Next-gen

    Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Announced for Next-gen

    New features and new game modes for a next-gen audience.

    Capcom announced Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition today for the next-generation of consoles. Not only does it include new game modes and new features, it also includes Vergil as a playable character. This next-gen release includes features like real-time ray tracing, enhanced 3D audio, Turbo Mode, and Legendary Dark Knight Mode. This release will also include the Deluxe Edition and EX Color Pack content from the original release...
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  • PlayStation 5 Starting at $400, Launches Starting November 12

    PlayStation 5 Starting at $400, Launches Starting November 12

    $400 for digital-only, $500 for the full system.

    The next-gen is now fully in gear. With Microsoft announcing the price and release date of their Xbox Series X, the only piece of the puzzle that remained was what Sony would do with the PlayStation 5. Today, the company announced that the Digital Edition will retail for $399.99 (USD) while the "regular" version with a disc drive will retail for $499.99.

    Both consoles are expected to launch in select countries...
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  • Second Resident Evil 8 Village Trailer

    Second Resident Evil 8 Village Trailer

    The second trailer ever revealed for Village.

    Capcom showed off their second ever trailer for Resident Evil 8 aka Resident Evil Village today during the PlayStation 5 event. Some highlights include the confirmation of some rumors that we will be dealing with werewolf like creatures, a release window of "2021," and the fact that Resident Evil 8 will feature a merchant much akin to our favorite merchant from Resident Evil 4.

    Resident Evil 8 will obviously be a...
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  • Left 4 Dead 2 'The Last Stand' Major Update Coming September 24

    Left 4 Dead 2 'The Last Stand' Major Update Coming September 24

    Features a full new campaign, new animations, weapons, and more.

    Left 4 Dead 2 is about to make its own return to the land of the living with one more massive update. Members of the Left 4 Dead 2 community have been working with Valve to bring the world the upcoming update, The Last Stand.

    The Last Stand promises to bring a ton of new content to a game that hasn't had a proper content update in years. On September 24, you can expect a full new campaign, 30 new achievements,...
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  • Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond Sets Sights on December 11 Release Date

    Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond Sets Sights on December 11 Release Date

    Get ready to enter into the virtual battlefield of WWII.

    During today's Facebook Connect, Respawn Entertainment and EA announced that their VR focused AAA-experience, Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond will be released on December 11, 2020. The companies say that this title "blends films and games into one."

    It will be available through the Oculus Store for Rift owners and through Steam with OpenVR support and features cross-platform play.

    Medal of...
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  • Oculus Quest 2 Announced - 90Hz Display, New Controllers, Starting at $300

    Oculus Quest 2 Announced - 90Hz Display, New Controllers, Starting at $300

    Pre-orders open today.

    The biggest announcement out of today's Facebook Connect event was the official reveal of the Oculus Quest 2. It is the latest standalone headset from Oculus/Facebook that offers 6DOF (six degrees of freedom) without the need to be tethered to a PC.

    Pre-orders begin today for a launch that won't take place until October 13th. Pre-orders begin at about the $300 (USD) mark for a 64GB model and $400 for a 256GB model.

    This was the only...
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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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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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