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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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  • BlizzCon 2020 Officially Cancelled, Online Event Planned for Early 2021

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    • Published: 05-26-2020, 05:32 PM
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    BlizzCon 2020 Officially Cancelled, Online Event Planned for Early 2021

    Online event tentatively planned for early 2021.

    In a move that is probably the least surprising one in this hell that we call "2020," Blizzard has officially announced that this year's BlizzCon event is cancelled. It's not gone entirely, but the event itself will be online only for the first time ever.

    Saralyn Smith, executive producer of BlizzCon delivered today's unfortunate news in a posting that explains how the decision to cancel the in-person event was...
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  • Games with Gold for June 2020 - Coffee Talk, Shantae, and More

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    • Published: 05-26-2020, 03:53 PM
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    Games with Gold for June 2020 - Coffee Talk, Shantae, and More

    A little something for everyone.

    The free Games with Gold titles for June 2020 were revealed by Microsoft. These are the free games you get bundled with your Xbox Live Gold subscription or as part of your Game Pass Ultimate subscription (which includes Gold).

    For June 2020, we're looking at another four titles, two geared towards the Xbox One and two for the Xbox 360 but with backwards compatibility. They are Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, Coffee Talk, Destroy All Hu...
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  • Button City is a Wholesome Adventure Headed to Steam

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    • Published: 05-26-2020, 01:22 PM
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    Button City is a Wholesome Adventure Headed to Steam

    Colorful and wholesome AF.

    Button City is super wholesome. How wholesome is it? It's super wholesome, complete with an extra emphasis thanks to italics. That's how wholesome it is. Button City is an upcoming colorful narrative focusing on the ideas of friendship and community. It was one of the many games unveiled during today's Wholesome Direct and is being worked on by Subliminal Gaming.

    Fennel Fox is the new kid in town. They're trying to make friends with all sorts...
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  • Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Announced for Next-Gen Platforms

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    • Published: 05-26-2020, 12:31 PM
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    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Announced for Next-Gen Platforms

    It's a new beginning.

    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One will feature a Sherlock like you've probably never seen before. This upcoming story-driven detective thriller features a very young Sherlock Holmes just as he's getting started on his career as an investigator. Holmes will try to prove himself at an "exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean" as he investigates the mystery of his mother's death.

    Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is currently in development and...
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  • The David Cage Trilogy Coming to Steam on June 18

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    • Published: 05-26-2020, 11:50 AM
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    The David Cage Trilogy Coming to Steam on June 18

    A full script may or may not be included.

    On June 18, Quantic Dream says that they will release not one, not even two, but three titles on Steam. These three titles were out first on PlayStation hardware, with a PC release hitting last Summer on the Epic Games Store. It seems as though a year has passed, as these things tend to do, and as such it's time for Steam to have its moment to shine.

    On June 18, we will see Detroit: Become Human, Beyond: Two Souls, and Heavy R...
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  • Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Launches Today

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    • Published: 05-26-2020, 11:26 AM
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    Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Launches Today

    Out now.

    WBIE and NetherRealm Studios just relesaed Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath today for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, and PC. We have already talked at length about this new story focused expansion to the popular fighting game.

    Look, there's just so much you can possibly say about a game or expansion release in such a short amount of time. This is now the fourth news post about this expansion in the span of three weeks. All of the talking points...
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  • Nine to Five - First Gameplay Footage and Closed Alpha Info

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    • Published: 05-26-2020, 11:12 AM
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    Nine to Five - First Gameplay Footage and Closed Alpha Info

    It's not easy being a merc.

    Redhill Games announced some tasty new details today for their upcoming team-focused, tactical, FPS they're calling Nine to Five. First off, the team revealed that the first PC closed alpha will begin on June 4. More information on that can be found below.

    On top of the alpha announcement is an all-new gameplay trailer for the game.

    Nine to Five is set in the near-future "where corporations rule everything." Ha, "near-future,"...
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  • Call of Duty: WWII is One of June's Free PlayStation Plus Games

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    • Published: 05-25-2020, 11:57 AM
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    Call of Duty: WWII is One of June's Free PlayStation Plus Games

    It will be available May 26.

    Sony just delivered a little care package to PlayStation Plus users today. This comes in the form of an early announcement for June 2020's free PlayStation Plus game offerings. Well, offering. Singular. See, they only announced one title so far and that title is Call of Duty: WWII.

    Call of Duty: WWII will be available on May 26, which is just one day away from when this news post is going live. We do not yet know what the other title or titles...
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  • Paradise Lost Teaser Trailer Released

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    • Published: 05-22-2020, 02:24 PM
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    Paradise Lost Teaser Trailer Released

    A new trailer for the upcoming mystery adventure.

    Check out a new teaser trailer for Paradise Lost, an upcoming mystery adventure that tells the story of a 12 year old boy that finds a Nazi bunker while roaming through the post-nuclear Polish wasteland. I somehow doubt this one is going to be one of those "feel good" types of games.

    Paradise Lost is out on PC in 2020. Console releases are still to be announced (TBA). ...
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  • PSA: Play Star Citizen for Free for a Limited Time

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    • Published: 05-22-2020, 01:47 PM
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    PSA: Play Star Citizen for Free for a Limited Time

    Free event coincides with Invictus Launch Week.

    Hey, are you one of the many people who do not yet own any sort of content for Star Citizen? Then today is your lucky day! From now through June 1, Cloud Imperium Games is hosting an 11-day long "Free Fly" event! This event allows new players to explore the slowly but ever growing Star Citizen universe.

    Those who already own the game aren't getting left out in the cold blackness of space though. This event will...
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  • Maneater Released Today on PC and Consoles

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    • Published: 05-22-2020, 09:50 AM
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    Maneater Released Today on PC and Consoles

    It's billed as the first shARkPG.

    Tripwire Interactive released a game that turns a genre on its head and then subsequently thrashes it around a bit in its jaws. This new "shARkPG" (ARPG) is published by Deep Silver and places you in the fins of a deadly and ever-evolving shark. Maneater is out today on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store (affiliate link). As this game is an open-world single player game, it's priced accordingly at just $39.99 (USD)....
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  • Get Civilization VI for Free from the Epic Games Store

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    • Published: 05-21-2020, 03:30 PM
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    Get Civilization VI for Free from the Epic Games Store

    This week's free game from the EGS.

    Last week, the Epic Games Store gave away Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition (affiliate link), which is now just $14.99 (USD) during the Epic Mega Sale. This actually translates to $4.99 after the added $10 off coupon that Epic gives you for the sale duration. This week, another high-profile title is available for free. That title is a favorite among strategy fans and is none other than Civilization VI.

    Click here to get Sid Meier's...
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  • Infliction: Extened Cut Out on Switch July 2

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    • Published: 05-21-2020, 03:13 PM
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    Infliction: Extened Cut Out on Switch July 2

    Boo!

    Psychological horror game, Infliction: Extended Cut, is out on July 2, 2020 for the Nintendo Switch. Developer Caustic Reality shows just how scary an abandoned suburban home can really be.

    The game is based off of the original Steam release but does come with some new features. These features include alternate endings plus a New Game+ mode. You will have to look for clues in an effort to unravel a mystery. All the while you have to dodge sinister spirits, navigate...
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  • Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion Launch Trailer

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    • Published: 05-21-2020, 02:47 PM
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    Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion Launch Trailer

    It's a launch trailer.

    We have already talked at length about Mortal Kombat: Aftermath. There is a new release trailer out today, so I'll spare you the rehashing of details. You can find that new trailer below. ...
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  • Sea of Thieves Arrives on Steam June 3

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    • Published: 05-21-2020, 01:26 PM
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    Sea of Thieves Arrives on Steam June 3

    Y'arr, thar be booty to plunder!

    Microsoft and Rare announced that Sea of Thieves is coming out on Steam on June 3. The game has been growing quite steadily over the past couple of years on the Xbox One and Windows 10, largely due to Xbox Game Pass, but now it's time for it to shine on Steam.

    If you were wondering, the game has grown and gotten a number of substantial updates over the past couple of years. It is a far better and more content filled game than it was when...
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