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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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  • You Can Dress Up Chocobos in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    You Can Dress Up Chocobos in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    Functional and fashionable? KWEH!

    Square Enix has some Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth goodies to share with you today. First up, the studio released the "Story So Far" recap video for Rebirth. Not only is this video available right now on YouTube (and embedded below), but it will also be viewable from the main menu of Rebirth when it releases on February 29, 2024 for PlayStation 5.

    The recap video is narrated by Red XIIII and goes over the events of Final Fantasy...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Getting Physical Deluxe Edition Release

    Baldur's Gate 3 Getting Physical Deluxe Edition Release

    The cloth map makes a comeback.
    Larian Studios, the development team behind the super popular Baldur's Gate 3, just announced that a physical Deluxe Edition is coming early next year. Priced at $79.99 (USD), the Baldur's Gate 3: Deluxe Edition will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

    The PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions of the game will be playable from the discs. The PS5 version will ship on two discs while the Xbox version includes three discs. The PC version...
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  • PSA: Deceive Inc. Free Weekend for Console Players

    PSA: Deceive Inc. Free Weekend for Console Players

    Play for free until the 19th.

    A free weekend for Deceive Inc. is now underway for the Sweet Bandits Studios' developed title. This free weekend looks to only be available to those on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This free weekend runs from November 16-19. During this time, you will also be able to save up to 50% on the game if you want to buy it and keep playing after the weekend is over.

    This free weekend comes almost exactly a month after the "Of Queens &...
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  • G Fuel Teams with Gunfire Games on Remnant 2 Energy Drink

    G Fuel Teams with Gunfire Games on Remnant 2 Energy Drink

    If you ever wanted to know what Remnant 2 tastes like, this is your chance.

    G Fuel has teamed up with Gearbox Publishing and developer Gunfire Games to create a special Remnant 2 G Fuel flavor. This one is called G Fuel Mudtooth's Tonic and it will be available in a limited-edition Collector's Box with a 40-serving tub and only while supplies last.

    G Fuel Mudtooth's Tonic marks the return of the "fan-favorite" G Fuel flavor, Peach Iced Tea. This box includes...
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  • Epic Games Age Restricts Fortnite Cosmetics in Latest Update

    Epic Games Age Restricts Fortnite Cosmetics in Latest Update

    Fans aren't too thrilled.

    A new update for Fortnite is out and the fan response is an almost total 180 from the Fortnite OG update from a few weeks back. The OG update brought back one of Fortnite's original map designs, along with some of the original gameplay mechanics. Today, a new update was released that has the community literally cursing Epic Games and their attempts at making Fortnite more "PG."

    Epic Games is now applying age ratings to all custom Fortnite...
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  • Steam Deck OLED is Now Available

    Steam Deck OLED is Now Available

    Featuring a new screen, better WiFi, longer battery, and more.

    Last week, Valve announced that a new Steam Deck OLED was coming very soon. Today, the new Steam Deck OLED is here and available for purchase. Those interested in any of the Steam Deck OLED models can make their purchase right now, with immediate shipping.

    The Steam Deck OLED includes an HDR OLED screen as its main new feature. However, there are several improvements made under the hood that may not be as...
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  • Jet Moto Coming Soon to PS5

    Jet Moto Coming Soon to PS5

    Plus some other games that aren't Jet Moto.

    PlayStation just revealed their PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for the month of November 2023. All but one of these titles will be available starting on November 21. The one that is out right now from the new entry list is Teardown, which just released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today.

    The following items are the games that will be out on November 21 for those with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers...
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  • Modern Warfare 3 Patch 1.33 is Live

    Modern Warfare 3 Patch 1.33 is Live

    The update includes only some of the planned changes.

    The Patch 1.33 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is out now for all platforms. However, while the update changelog is rather beefy, the actual update does not include all of the changes that you may have been hoping to see.

    Activision took to Twitter to say that "due to unforeseen issues" this update does not include some of the changes that were set to be included in this update. These omitted updates...
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  • First Episode of Suicide Squad Insider Video Released

    First Episode of Suicide Squad Insider Video Released

    This series will offer a deep dive look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

    Warner Bros. Games and DC kicked off a new series of videos that will offer a deeper look at the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. This is the upcoming third-person action-shooter from Rocksteady Studios. It's a game we really haven't seen much of since a delay was announced back in April following a less than favorable response to some of the elements present in the co-op gameplay ...
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  • Teardown Released on Consoles, Time Campers DLC Released on All Platforms

    Teardown Released on Consoles, Time Campers DLC Released on All Platforms

    Destroy the world.

    Teardown is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Those of you with PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium, or Deluxe subscriptions will also get access to the game today as well. Those that want to buy Teardown outright can do so on consoles starting at $29.99 for the Standard Edition. There is also a Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition at $39.99 and $49.99 respectively.

    Teardown places you in a fully destructible world, featuring a full heist-focused...
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  • 505 Games Parent Company, Digital Bros, Lays Off 30% of Staff

    505 Games Parent Company, Digital Bros, Lays Off 30% of Staff

    The latest in what has been a terrible year for games development.

    Digital Bros, the parent company that owns publisher 505 Games, announced plans (PDF) to reduce its workforce by 30%. These cuts will be made across a variety of owned studios under its belt. Those with a vested interest in the company should be thrilled to hear that Digital Bros expects "no significant impact" on their financials for 2023-2024 as a result of these layoffs.

    I'm sure those getting...
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  • AMD to Release Two New X3D Zen 3 CPUs

    AMD to Release Two New X3D Zen 3 CPUs

    The 5800X3D was just the start.

    Those still on AMD Socket AM4 motherboards probably have no reason to make a major upgrade to AM5 hardware just yet. This is especially true with how AMD keeps offering new Zen 3 models in its X3D series. According to a reliable leaker chi11eddog and relayed by TechPowerUp, AMD will soon release the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Ryzen 5 5500X3D.

    These new X3D processors, though built on the older Zen 3 microarchitecture, feature the newer 3D...
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  • Fallout London New Factions Trailer

    Fallout London New Factions Trailer

    A fresh look at this ambitious Fallout 4 mod.

    Already in development now for a few years years, progress continues ever onwards for the ambitious "DLC-sized" mod for Fallout 4, Fallout London. This week, the mod team put together a fresh trailer that shows off a better look at the mod's various factions and gangs.

    The latest look spans a hefty 10 minutes in order to get us well acquainted with the not-so-jolly ol' factions and gangs that you'll run into in...
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  • Fallout 76 Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Various In-game Rewards

    Fallout 76 Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Various In-game Rewards

    Play to earn special party themed items.

    Fallout 76 is turning five years old this month. To celebrate, Bethesda Game Studios is hosting a number of themed in-game events, a special Birthday Parade, and offering a variety of themed items for players to earn.

    From now through to November 21, players that complete Daily and Weekly Challenges from the Birthday Challenge Event will be able to earn special themed rewards like Party Hats, C.A.M.P. decor, Cake, and more. The...
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  • Hogwarts Legacy is Finally Out on Switch

    Hogwarts Legacy is Finally Out on Switch

    You're a wizard, Mario.

    The Nintendo Switch port of Hogwarts Legacy has finally been released. Today's Switch release comes a whopping nine months after the game was initially released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It also comes a hefty six months after the game's release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. Switch owners are able to pick it up starting at $59.99 (USD) from retailers, including from the Nintendo eShop.

    Still, Switch owners can now jump...
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