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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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  • Destiny 2 Coming to Xbox Game Pass in September

    Destiny 2 Coming to Xbox Game Pass in September

    Bungie and Microsoft are teaming up once more.

    The band is somewhat back together. Bungie is teaming up with Microsoft to bring Destiny 2 to Xbox Game Pass this Fall. Come September, Game Pass subscribers will get access to the standard edition of Destiny 2, which gives base level access to most Destiny 2 content including Forsaken and Shadowkeep. Access to Beyond Light will arrive when that expansion drops on November 10, 2020.

    Later in the year, Bungie will release an...
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  • Psychonauts 2 Screenshots and Musical Trailer

    Psychonauts 2 Screenshots and Musical Trailer

    Featuring the song stylings of one Jack Black.

    Raz takes a journey through the mind of a mysterious brain he found in a jar. Such is the way in Psychonauts 2.

    Psychonauts 2 is currently in development from Double Fine, an Xbox Games Studios studio. ...
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  • Avowed Announced by Obsidian

    Avowed Announced by Obsidian

    A first-person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

    This is the official announcement trailer for Avowed. Avowed is an upcoming first-person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. It is set in Eora, the same location as Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity franchise. This is also their first RPG since being acquired by Xbox Game Studios back in 2018.

    Obsidian is also working on an expansion for The Outer Worlds along with getting ready for their Early Access release of Grounded on both...
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  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Official Trailer

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Official Trailer

    As shown during the Xbox Games Showcase.

    The sequel to the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has a new teaser trailer. It was shown off today as part of the Xbox Games Showcase. Here is a brief but great looking trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. ...
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  • Short Forza Motorsport Xbox Series X World Premiere Trailer

    Short Forza Motorsport Xbox Series X World Premiere Trailer

    Featuring 60fps and ray-tracing on Series X.

    Forza Motorsport for the Xbox Series X made its worldwide debut today during the Xbox Games Showcase. Microsoft says that this game, like the other titles showcased, will be available to play day 1 with Xbox Game Pass.

    At present, it does not seem clear whether or not this is going to be entitled Forza Motorsport or if it will be Forza Motorsport 8. ...
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  • Halo Infinite 4K Gameplay and New Screenshots

    Halo Infinite 4K Gameplay and New Screenshots

    Halo Infinite running at 4K 60FPS on the Xbox Series X.

    Microsoft and 343 Industries showed off quite a bit of Halo Infinite today as part of the Xbox Games Showcase. The show opener included a lengthy gameplay segment, which you can now see below.

    Halo Infinite is in development for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. You can actually add it to your Steam Wishlist right now. Halo Infinite is expected to be released this Holiday season. ...
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  • Fable Xbox Series X Teaser

    Fable Xbox Series X Teaser

    A new Fable is in development.

    Microsoft finally, finally announced that a new Fable is in development. The new title was briefly teased today during the Xbox Games Showcase event. It wasn't much, but it's more than what we have gotten over the past several years.

    It's simply called Fable and is in development at Playground Games. Yes, the Forza Horizon studio is the same one working on the new Fable.

    We also know that it's coming for the Xbox Series X and...
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  • New Trailer for Bloober Team's The Medium

    New Trailer for Bloober Team's The Medium

    As show during the Xbox Games Showcase.

    A new trailer was shown off today during the Xbox Games Showcase for Bloober Team's The Medium. This game will take players on a journey between the physical and the spirit worlds as you play as Marianne, a medium "hounded by visions."

    Despite showing up on the Xbox Games Showcase, The Medium is not exclusive to the Xbox Series X. It will also be released on the PC at the same time this Holiday season. It's slated to release...
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  • Crysis Remastered Out Now on Nintendo Switch

    Crysis Remastered Out Now on Nintendo Switch

    Crysis makes first ever appearance on a Nintendo platform.

    It may have taken just 13 years, but Crysis has finally appeared on a Nintendo platform. Crytek today launched Crysis Remastered on the Nintendo Switch. It offers most of the thrills and action from the original game but with some changes (good and bad) to the overall look and feel of the game. This release was developed alongside Saber Interactive and can be yours for just $29.99 (USD) from the Nintendo eShop.

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  • New Halo Infinite Key Art and Box Art

    New Halo Infinite Key Art and Box Art

    Revealed today from Microsoft.

    Two new pieces of artwork were revealed today for Halo Infinite. We do not have much more to go on just yet, but we assume that a longer look and additional details for Halo Infinite will be revealed as part of Thursday's Xbox Games Showcase from Microsoft.

    Until then, enjoy these pieces!

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  • Mafia: Definitive Edition 4K Gameplay Reveal

    Mafia: Definitive Edition 4K Gameplay Reveal

    First look at gameplay.


    The first look at the gameplay for Mafia: Definitive Edition was just revealed. Not only do we get a look at the gameplay for the first time, but it's presented in 4K resolution for those with monitors or televisions that support that resolution.

    Mafia: Definitive Edition will be released on September 25, 2020. This follows a short delay that hit the game once already that pushed the game from an August release. ...
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  • Final Fantasy XIV 5.3 Trailer and Update Information

    Final Fantasy XIV 5.3 Trailer and Update Information

    A Realm Reborn quests are about to get an overhaul.

    Square Enix delivered some fresh news on the upcoming patch 5.3 for Final Fantasy XIV, their popular MMORPG. First off, the company revealed that their game has surpassed 20 million registered users. Secondly, they detailed some of the details for patch 5.3 that is coming on August 11 for Final Fantasy XIV.

    Patch 5.3 offers up the finale of the Shadowbringers story. Shadowbringers being the latest expansion for Final...
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  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon Confirmed for the PlayStation 5

    Yakuza: Like a Dragon Confirmed for the PlayStation 5

    Confirmation comes after months of speculation.

    Today, Sega made some big reveals for Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the next main entry in the Yakuza franchise. While we knew for a while now that Yakuza: Like a Dragon was coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and the Xbox Series X, we did not hear anything about a PlayStation 5 version. People began to speculate that maybe it was exclusive to the Xbox Series X for the next-generation.

    Today, Sega says that no it's not exclusive,...
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  • Star Wars: The Old Republic Now Available on Steam

    Star Wars: The Old Republic Now Available on Steam

    Get your galactic MMO on.

    EA has brought over another one of their titles to Steam today. The game that was brought over was none other than Star Wars: The Old Republic, the free-to-play MMORPG set in the Star Wars universe.

    Today's release is still very much a free-to-play release that is available as a standalone offering outside of Steam. There are optional subscription offerings that will get you additional content bonuses, but they are not a requirement to play the...
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  • As it's Pulled from Steam, Rocket League Goes Free-to-Play

    As it's Pulled from Steam, Rocket League Goes Free-to-Play

    Will go F2P to coincide with Epic Games Store launch.

    Later this Summer, Rocket League will launch on the Epic Games Store. At that time, two things are going to happen. First off, Rocket League will be pulled from Steam. The Steam version will still get updates and fixes alongside other versions of the game, but it will no longer be sold or "available" for new acquisitions through Steam. If you own the Steam version now, it will still be available for download.
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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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