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TikTok Ban Signed Into Law by President Biden

Owner ByteDance has 270 days to sell off TikTok.

On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that also included a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States. This ban can only be averted if the China-based company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, sells off the popular social media app before the 270 day time limit is up.

This gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok. An additional 90 day extension could be offered by President Biden if...
 

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 ...
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  • Nintendo Announces Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch

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    • Published: 08-05-2020, 04:35 PM
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    Nintendo Announces Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch

    Those cute aliens return in October.

    On October 30, Nintendo will release Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. Pikmin 3 is looking to be released on the Nintendo eShop or in stores on October 30th for a price of $59.99 (USD). Those who are eager to spend their cash can pre-purchase the game right now.

    If you are wondering: Yes, Pikmin 3 did originally launch back on the Wii U. However, this release includes newly added content, more co-op play options, and "a range...
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  • WRC 9 'Japan' Trailer

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    • Published: 08-05-2020, 03:37 PM
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    WRC 9 'Japan' Trailer

    Welcome to the land of the rising sun.

    Returning for the first time since 2011 is Rally Japan. The two diverse areas of Aichi and Gifu will be represented in WRC 9 thanks to the efforts by the devs at NACON and KT Racing. WRC 9 will be available on September 3, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store (affiliate link). Later on, it will be released on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. ...
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  • A Bunch of New Content is Coming to Street Fighter V

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    • Published: 08-05-2020, 02:41 PM
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    A Bunch of New Content is Coming to Street Fighter V

    Get ready for new characters, stages, and more.

    Capcom revealed that new characters, stages, and other content are coming soon in the fifth and final season of Street Fighter V: Champion Edition. Announced for future release are Dan, Rose, Oro, Akira, and one additional character.

    Sadly, these characters are still very much in production. This means that additional information about any of them, including screenshots, will have to wait a while longer. What we can share...
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  • Mortal Shell Releases on August 18

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    • Published: 08-05-2020, 01:59 PM
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    Mortal Shell Releases on August 18

    Bonfires not included.

    We have a short update about Mortal Shell to share with you today. That short update is the fact that this action-RPG now has a worldwide release date of August 18. It is on this date that the game will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC from developer Cold Symmetry.

    Today's release date announcement comes alongside a new trailer for the game. It shows off one of Mortal Shell's ranged weapons. That weapon just happens to be a bazooka-like...
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  • Backyard Football Game Type Included with Madden NFL 21

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    • Published: 08-05-2020, 12:41 PM
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    Backyard Football Game Type Included with Madden NFL 21

    The Yard is a smaller, tighter football experience.

    EA Sports announced The Yard, a new game mode coming with Madden NFL 21. The Yard is said to be a "fun, dynamic mode for players to experience backyard football with fast-paced, small-sided gameplay."

    Players will get to create their own avatar for use in this game mode. You will outfit them in a variety of gear to a degree that has yet to be seen in a Madden NFL game before. There will also be unique skillsets...
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  • More PlayStation Timed Exclusives for Marvel's Avengers

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    • Published: 08-04-2020, 03:46 PM
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    More PlayStation Timed Exclusives for Marvel's Avengers

    Why not just make the entire game exclusive at this point?

    Sony has announced some additional "PlayStation advantages" to buying Marvel's Avengers on the PlayStation platform. These "advantages" are on top of the fact that only the PlayStation platform will have access to Spider-Man as a playable hero. These are also in addition to the exclusive beta period for PlayStation owners, the first of which begins on August 7.

    These "advantages" on...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Pushed Out of August

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    • Published: 08-04-2020, 01:30 PM
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    Baldur's Gate 3 Pushed Out of August

    Early Access pushed out of August.

    The Early Access release of Baldur's Gate 3 has been pushed out of its originally planned release in August. A tweet by Larian Studios suggests that while the Early Access release won't come in August, it is "just around the corner." Perhaps September then?

    Well, we won't know until August 18 just when the Early Access release will happen. It is on that date where Larian and the Geoff Keighley will have a release date reveal....
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  • Journey Returns for Second Season in GWENT

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    • Published: 08-04-2020, 12:53 PM
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    Journey Returns for Second Season in GWENT

    Journey returns for a second season for those that never stopped believin'.

    Journey, a progression system that rewards players as they level up, is back for a second go in GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. From that brief description there, it does sound like Journey is a season pass of sorts. Players can play and earn victories in the game's Standard, Seasonal, and Arena mode matches. When they do this, they gain experience that levels up their Journey and unlocks new rewards over time....
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  • Microsoft MS-900 Practice Tests: Shaping Our Future?

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    • Published: 08-04-2020, 12:15 PM

    Microsoft MS-900 Practice Tests: Shaping Our Future?


    Throughout history, new technologies have changed many people’s way of life. They have impacted the labor force by creating an innovative work pattern. On a rather worrisome aspect, history has it that new technologies have led to job displacements, replacements, and dramatic Certbolt Certification Training Courses . The current wave of technological advancements won’t be different either, which only necessitates the need to keep updated skills that will set you apart from...
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  • Resident Evil 3 Ships Nearly 3 Million Units; Monster Hunter World Hits 16 Million

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    • Published: 08-03-2020, 05:02 PM
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    Resident Evil 3 Ships Nearly 3 Million Units; Monster Hunter World Hits 16 Million

    Capcom provides sales figures for their hottest titles.

    Capcom just revealed how many units have shipped to retailers and consumers as part of their latest public financial figures. The studio revealed how well some of their most recent and biggest titles have been performing, including figures for Resident Evil 3 and Monster Hunter World.

    To date, Resident Evil 3 has shipped 2.7 million units. Monster Hunter World has now surpassed 16 million copies shipped. The expansion...
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  • Spider-Man is Coming to Marvel's Avengers but Only on PlayStation

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    • Published: 08-03-2020, 03:59 PM
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    Spider-Man is Coming to Marvel's Avengers but Only on PlayStation

    This news confirmed by Sony.

    PlayStation and Crystal Dynamics confirmed that Spider-Man will be coming to Marvel's Avengers. That's the good news. The web slinger will be added as a free update post-launch to the game but only if you are playing on a PlayStation. That exclusive bit would be the "bad news."

    This news was confirmed in a PlayStation Blog posting. Crystal Dynamics says that Spider-Man will be added to the roster in early 2021 at no additional cost...
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  • DualShock 4 Will Work on PlayStation 5 but With a Major Catch

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    • Published: 08-03-2020, 02:49 PM
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    DualShock 4 Will Work on PlayStation 5 but With a Major Catch

    Sony details what PS4 peripherals will work on PS5.

    Today, Sony made some announcements about which, if any, of your current PlayStation 4 peripherals will work on the PlayStation 5. There is a mix of good news and bad news here, so let's just get right into it.



    Sony also notes that not all PlayStation officially licensed or third-party peripherals will work on the PlayStation 5. Sony says that you may need to check with the manufacturer of the peripheral...
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  • PlayStation State of Play Scheduled for August 6

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    • Published: 08-03-2020, 01:51 PM
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    PlayStation State of Play Scheduled for August 6

    A new show is coming, but don't expect much PS5 news.

    Sony announced today that a new State of Play is coming as soon as this Thursday, August 6. However, if you are expecting to see any PlayStation 5 news, you will be left severely disappointed. Sid Shuman, the senior director of content communications at SIE, says that Thursday's show will focus on third-party titles coming to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR.

    He does mention that there will be a "few"...
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  • Valorant Act II Begins this Week

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    • Published: 08-03-2020, 01:23 PM
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    Valorant Act II Begins this Week

    Second season of content arrives.

    A new agent, a new Battlepass, a new line of skins, and even a new game mode are the highlights of Act II for Valorant. Valorant, Riot Games' tactical FPS, will begin to roll out this content starting this week.

    Specifically, it looks like the content begins on August 4 with the launch of the Act II Battlepass. As with most Battlepasses, this one includes a season full of unlocks. These unlocks include gun skins, gun buddies, sprays, player...
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  • Microsoft Confirms Free Online Multiplayer for Halo Infinite

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    • Published: 07-31-2020, 05:20 PM
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    Microsoft Confirms Free Online Multiplayer for Halo Infinite

    Confirmed after a short bout as a rumor.

    Microsoft confirmed the short-lived rumor that Halo Infinite would have free multiplayer. Not only that, but they also confirmed that Halo Infinite, at least the multiplayer component, will support 120fps on Xbox Series X. I'm sure that will also hold true for the PC release as well. Sorry Xbox One owners, you can't handle all those delicious frames. ...
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