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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 ...
 

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...
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  • Journey Returns for Second Season in GWENT

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Bright Memory: Infinite Gameplay Trailer

    Bright Memory: Infinite Gameplay Trailer

    A few new screens and a new trailer for this sci-fi action-FPS.

    We have a new gameplay trailer to share with you today for Bright Memory: Infinite, the sci-fi game that fuses together action with the FPS genre. This is the more fully realized game whereas Bright Memory: Episode 1 was more of a sampler. There isn't too much to add that hasn't been said already, so enjoy this new trailer and handful of new screenshots. ...
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  • Battletoads Release Date Confirmed for August

    Battletoads Release Date Confirmed for August

    They're baaaaaack!

    After months of radio silence, Microsoft and Rare have finally decided to open up about the state of the new Battletoads game that has been in development for the Xbox One. Today, the studios announced that for the first time in 26 years, Battletoads will make their triumphant return to gaming.

    They will do so on August 20 when Battletoads releases on the Xbox One, PC via Steam and Windows 10, and through Xbox Game Pass.

    Battletoads was...
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  • Microsoft Flight Simulator Coming to Steam; VR Support Announced

    Microsoft Flight Simulator Coming to Steam; VR Support Announced

    TrackIR and VR support coming later this year.

    Microsoft just announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator is also coming to Steam. The sim will be released on Steam come August 18, the same day that it is also made available on the PC via the Windows 10 Store and Xbox Game Pass for PC.

    Pre-orders for the game are available right now on Steam. These pre-orders include the Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe editions of the game.

    Today's news from the Xbox W...
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  • Splinter Cell Anime in the Works

    Splinter Cell Anime in the Works

    Ok, it's not "technically" an anime.

    When you pictured the grand return of Sam Fisher and the Splinter Cell franchise, I bet you did not expect it to be in the form of an animated series (or mobile game). Yet here in 2020, where we have come to expect the unexpected, we are about to get just that. An animated series based on Splinter Cell is in the works. Let's see how it compares to the best sports anime.

    The show is being worked on for Netflix. Derek Kolstad,...
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  • Yakuza Kiwami 2 is Out Today on Xbox One and Windows 10

    Yakuza Kiwami 2 is Out Today on Xbox One and Windows 10

    Guess what? That's right, Kiwami still means extreme!

    Yakuza Kiwami 2 is now available for Xbox One owners today. Not only that, but those on Windows 10 can also purchase and play the game through the Microsoft Store. Even better still is the fact that Yakuza Kiwami 2 is available as part of the Xbox Game Pass!

    Yakuza Kiwami 2 was given a 5 out of 5 in our review of the PlayStation 4 version of the game. Since that release, Kiwami 2 was released on PC via Steam. Yakuza...
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  • Barotrauma 'New Frontiers' Update Detailed

    Barotrauma 'New Frontiers' Update Detailed

    The game's biggest update overhauls the campaign.

    "New Frontiers" is the name that has been given to the latest major update to Barotrauma. This update is said to be the biggest one yet for the submarine "simulator. It overhauls the game's campaign, adds in new NPCs, adds in new outposts, and more.

    New Frontiers adds a new campaign-focused journey with a "mysterious destination in the depths of Europa." The campaign has now been improved to create...
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  • Popular Final Fantasy XIV Art Books Return in 2021

    Popular Final Fantasy XIV Art Books Return in 2021

    Reprints arrive next year.

    Square Enix announces that there will be not one, not two, not even three, but four full-color art books coming in 2021 for Final Fantasy XIV Online. These books will include artwork for the characters and world of Final Fantasy XIV, specifically focusing on the expansions of Heavensward and Stormblood.

    This has nothing to do with the books, but Square Enix also mentions that Final Fantasy XIV has surpassed 20 million players since its launch...
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