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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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  • Marvel's Avengers 'A-Day' Gameplay Footage from Gamescom

    Marvel's Avengers 'A-Day' Gameplay Footage from Gamescom

    Footage shows off some of the game's first level.

    Square Enix and Marvel just showed off some new gameplay for Marvel's Avengers this week at Gamescom. You'll get a taste of the game's opening level where you will see Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor battling Taskmaster. This opening level is very much a tutorial area where you get a little taste of the unique powers of the Avengers.

    Marvel's Avengers is an upcoming third-person action-adventure game...
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  • FIFA 20: What's New and What are People's Early Opinions on It?

    FIFA 20: What's New and What are People's Early Opinions on It?


    Soccer has been getting more and more popular in America for quite a few years now. Many think that it will one day break into the top echelons of US sports to sit alongside football as the most popular around. While US NFL fans look for the best PA sportsbooks for football to bet on as the season gears up for another year, soccer fans will also be looking forward to seeing how this season pans out. Alongside the start of a new season, the big event around this time of year for any soc...
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  • The Rise of Online Bingo and Its Advantages

    The Rise of Online Bingo and Its Advantages


    So many traditional games that have been played for centuries got their online versions as soon as that was made possible by technology. Some of the online variants became more popular than their conventional counterparts, other games weren’t as successful, but it is clear that the internet changed the way we look at games and gaming in general.

    Bingo is a game that many thought wouldn’t do well online. In fact, when the first online bingo sites were launched more...
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  • The 2019 International Main Event Begins

    The 2019 International Main Event Begins

    Over $33 million is up for grabs.

    Valve just passed along word that the Main Event festivities for The International Dota 2 Championships for 2019 have officially kicked off. This is all going down at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China.

    This is the ninth annual event and, once again, it has broken all sorts of records by having the biggest community-driven prize pool of over $33 million. First place is looking to get $15,276,981 once all is said and done. I think...
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  • Blair Witch 'Insanity' Story Trailer

    Blair Witch 'Insanity' Story Trailer

    This trailer is... insane.

    This past Friday, we were given a little teaser of an upcoming story trailer for Blair Witch. Today, we get the full meal. A new story trailer for the upcoming horror game from Bloober Team gives you a look at some of the thrills and chills coming in this first-person psychological horror game.

    This trailer originally made its debut during the special Gamescom 2019 edition of Inside Xbox. In it, you will get a look at the original story for Blair...
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  • New GreedFall 'Companions' Trailer

    New GreedFall 'Companions' Trailer

    This is one adventure you won't be making alone.

    A new trailer was released today for Spiders upcoming RPG GreedFall. We last saw GreedFall only a short time back when we got a nice new gameplay overview trailer. Today, we're getting a look at some of the party members that will accompany you on your adventures.

    These companions will have unique abilities, you can form relationships with them, and you'll get to experience their different stories.

    GreedFall...
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  • Ion Fury Devs Apologize for Numerous Sexist, Homophobic, and Transphobic Remarks

    Sweeping changes are promised as a result.

    Voidpoint, the studio behind the just released Ion Fury, has apologized for a series of "incidents" wherein multiple developers were found to use transphobic, ableist, homophobic, and sexist language in the game's official Discord channel. This is on top of some homophobic language found within the game itself.

    Over the weekend, a thread had popped up on gaming forum ResetEra that showed multiple instances where the...
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  • Respawn Apologizes to Ass-hat Gamers for 'Ass-hat' Remarks

    Respawn Apologizes to Ass-hat Gamers for 'Ass-hat' Remarks

    Statement issued from Respawn's Vince Zampella.

    Respawn's CEO Vince Zampella issued a bit of an apology today after members of the Apex Legends development team called a bunch of toxic ass-hat gamers, well... they called them ass-hats. Donning their biggest surprised Pikachu face possible, these Gamersâ„¢ got extra angry when they realized they couldn't just keep dishing it out and not expect some form of retaliation in return. Some continued to throw tantrums, others called for...
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  • Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Releases on September 3

    Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Releases on September 3

    Just revealed by Square Enix.

    Just a few minutes ago, the official Final Fantasy Twitter account revealed that Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be released on September 3. As this is the best Final Fantasy game (don't @ me), this news should make everybody very excited.

    This release bumps up the visuals of the game (full HD 1080p), improved character models, and more texture details. In addition, it also adds in some customization options that allow you to play the game...
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  • The Surge 2 Gamescom Overview Trailer

    The Surge 2 Gamescom Overview Trailer

    Just one month to go until release.

    A new Gamescom Overview trailer is out today for The Surge 2. In case you couldn't make it all the way over to Germany to see it first-hand, you can just watch it from the comfort of your bed right now.

    This trailer sort of sets the stage and gives you an idea of what to expect in this upcoming action-RPG from Deck13 and Focus Home Interactive. The Surge 2 is about a month away from its September 24 release on the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation...
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  • Sony Bought Insomniac Games Today

    Sony Bought Insomniac Games Today

    Get ready for more Spider-Man.

    Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has officially purchased Insomniac Games today. You're probably surprised to hear that the studio that developed last year's PlayStation 4 exclusive Spider-Man wasn't already owned by Sony prior to this week.

    Insomniac Games was first started in 1994 and remained an independent game developer for this 25 year span of time. They created Spyro the Dragon, the Ratchet & Clank games, along with the Re...
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  • Comanche is Back from the Dead

    Comanche is Back from the Dead

    It's only been 18 years, but who's counting?

    The Comanche franchise is back from the dead. A new trailer for Comanche was shown off this evening at Gamescom 2019 from developer NUKKLEAR. The first entry in this franchise dates back to 1992 with the release of Comanche: Maximum Overkill for the PC. The most recent game was 2001's Comanche 4. Yeah, it's not much of a stretch to say that this franchise is very much back from the dead when the last release was over 18 years ago.
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  • Kerbal Space Program 2 Announced for PC, PS4, and XB1

    Kerbal Space Program 2 Announced for PC, PS4, and XB1

    It's coming to Steam.

    Star Theory Games and Private Division announced that Kerbal Space Program 2 is in development and coming to PC via Steam in Spring 2020. A PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release will take place "shortly after." This marks the second Private Division published title announced today to be coming to Steam. It seems as though the love-affair with timed-exclusive releases on the Epic Games Store has come to an end already, which is good news for consumers....
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  • Little Nightmares 2 to Scare Up Consoles and PC in 2020

    Little Nightmares 2 to Scare Up Consoles and PC in 2020

    Things that go bump in the night.

    In 2020, the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC will see the launch of Little Nightmares II. This sequel promises to offer more suspense and tense situations when compared to its well-received predecessor. Bandai Namco partnered with developer Tarsier Studios to bring us the story of Mono, a young boy trapped in a world "distorted by the humming transmission of a distant Signal Tower." He and Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat,...
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  • Cyberpunk 2077 Announced for Google Stadia

    Cyberpunk 2077 Announced for Google Stadia

    A game about an obsession with power is coming to Google Stadia.

    CD Projekt RED announced today that Cyberpunk 2077 is also coming to Stadia, the cloud-based gaming platform from Google. Stadia owners will get to experience a story set in the open-world location of Night City. This megalopolis is filled with those obsessed with power, glamor, and the never ending pursuit of body modification.

    Players will assume the role of V, a mercenary outlaw in search of an implant...
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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...
    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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