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  G FUEL Collabs with Friday the 13th

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-29-2023, 01:29 PM
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  G FUEL Collabs with Friday the 13th

  They're offering a flavor that's to die for. Get it? Do you get it?
  
  G FUEL announces a new collaboration with Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th is a big franchise that had a decent asymmetrical multiplayer game at one point, so this seems at least tangentially related to gaming. Also, gamers drink G FUEL. I drink G FUEL and I play games. See? Full circle.
  
  The flavor is called Hack 'N' Slash Citrus Fruit Punch and will be available as part of a special Collector's Box on...

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  SAG-AFTRA and Game Studios Fail to Reach New Agreement

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-29-2023, 11:39 AM
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  SAG-AFTRA and Game Studios Fail to Reach New Agreement

  The threat of a strike looms ever nearer.
  
  Word came in late in the day on September 28 that scheduled talks between SAG-AFTRA and members of the video game industry have come to an end. Unfortunately, those talks led nowhere as no new deal or terms were agreed upon by both parties.
  
  The studios in discussions with SAG-AFTRA include: Activision, Blindlight, Disney Character Voices, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Formosa Interactive, Insomniac Games, Take 2 Productions, VoiceWorks...

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  Steam Next Fest: October Edition Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-28-2023, 06:42 PM
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  Steam Next Fest: October Edition Announced

  Valve going one week without a Fest challenge (impossible).
  
  Valve just announced that the next Steam Next Fest will begin on October 9th. Unlike the previous Fest, which is the still ongoing Steam SHMUP Fest, this one is a Fest for everything. Everything? Everything. The Steam Next Fest: October Edition will run from October 9 through October 16 at 10AM (PT).
  
  As is the case with all Fests, big and small, this Steam Next Fest will feature tons of free demos for you to try...

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  Sega Cancels Hyenas from Creative Assembly

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  • Published: 09-28-2023, 06:27 PM
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  Sega Cancels Hyenas from Creative Assembly

  Other projects have also been cancelled.
  
  Sega has shutdown development on Hyenas, the multiplayer extraction shooter that was in development at Creative Assembly. This development stoppage comes shortly after a few beta periods for Hyenas were held online for testers. The latest test having just ended on September 11th.
  
  This comes as Sega warns investors that they are recording a loss for the current financial year, saying, "profitability has been lowered mainly in...

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  Battlefield 2042 to Utilize New EA Anticheat in Season 6

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-28-2023, 06:03 PM
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  Battlefield 2042 to Utilize New EA Anticheat in Season 6

  A new anti-cheat has entered the battlefield.
  
  Electronic Arts just announced that they are working on implementing their own anti-cheat (or anticheat), into their current and upcoming multiplayer titles. Much like the simply named EA app, EA's new anticheat is called EA anticheat. Yes, that lack of capitalization is correct and slightly frustrating to look at.
  
  The Battlefield 2042 team at DICE says that come the launch of Season 6 in October, the game will switch over...

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  Mortal Kombat Patch Coming to Fix Player 1 Advantage

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-28-2023, 05:38 PM
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  Mortal Kombat Patch Coming to Fix Player 1 Advantage

  NetherRealm Studios says a patch is coming soon.
  
  This past week, a bug was discovered in Mortal Kombat 1 that unintentionally gives whomever is Player 1 an unfair advantage over their competition. The issue is that Player 1 is able to pull off combos that are impossible for Player 2 to pull off. It doesn't matter which direction the player is facing, only that they be Player 1.
  
  Obviously, this is a pretty severe issue for a fighting game that can be played competitively....

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  Lords of the Fallen Overview Trailer

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  • Published: 09-28-2023, 04:28 PM
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  Lords of the Fallen Overview Trailer

  This action-RPG is just a couple weeks from release.
  
  Hexworks just shared another new look at their upcoming Unreal Engine 5 powered action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. This one is set to launch on October 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ...

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  Teardown Console Release Date and New DLC Reveal

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  • Published: 09-28-2023, 03:46 PM
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  Teardown Console Release Date and New DLC Reveal

  Four new DLC packs announced.
  
  November 15, 2023 is when PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players will get to destroy, steal, and heist their way through the fully destructible environments of Teardown. The console release includes a complete 40-mission heist-focused campaign, Sandbox Mode, the new Creative Mode, the "Art Vandals" campaign expansion, special challenges, and more.
  
  Pre-orders are available now on Xbox, complete with some bonuses (listed below)....

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  Company that Spends Millions on Timed Exclusives Lays Off 16% of Employees

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-28-2023, 01:58 PM
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  Company that Spends Millions on Timed Exclusives Lays Off 16% of Employees

  Around 16% of all Epic employees laid off.
  
  Epic Games is laying off around 16% of all employees, as confirmed today by Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. This 16% comes out to roughly 900 employees that have been laid off from the company that is responsible for Unreal Engine, Fortnite, and the Epic Games Store.
  
  In Sweeney's letter to Epic employees, he says, "For a while now, we've been spending way more money than we earn." He blames Fortnite's push towards...

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  FTC Plans to Renew Case Against Microsoft in Activision Blizzard Buyout

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-27-2023, 06:53 PM
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  FTC Plans to Renew Case Against Microsoft in Activision Blizzard Buyout

  
  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that they will more forward with an administrative case against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. This plan was announced by the FTC (PDF) themselves on September 26, 2023. The good news here is that the FTC's tomfoolery cannot prevent Microsoft from closing the deal before the deadline of October 18, 2023.
  
  The FTC's decision to continue wasting taxpayer money on a battle they've already lost, comes after FTC was...

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  Meta Quest 3 Starts at $500 and Out October 10

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  • Published: 09-27-2023, 06:26 PM
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  Meta Quest 3 Starts at $500 and Out October 10

  More powerful, better resolution, and more.
  
  Meta revealed details on the upcoming Meta Quest 3 VR headset today. This new virtual reality set is out on October 10 at prices starting at $499.99 (USD) for a 128GB model. There is also a 512GB model for $649.99.
  
  The Meta Quest 3 comes in at 515 grams, or 12 grams more than the Quest 2. It features six camera sensors that provide full color mixed reality features (10x the resolution of Quest 2, 2x the resolution of Quest Pro...

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  PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan to Retire in March 2024

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  • Published: 09-27-2023, 05:19 PM
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  PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan to Retire in March 2024

  Hiroki Totoki to take over as interim CEO.
  
  Jim Ryan, the president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), will step down from his position in March 2024. Ryan has been president and CEO at SIE since 2019.
  
  Prior to leading SIE, Ryan began at Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. He then worked his way up through the ranks and held a number of senior positions such as president of SIEE, head of global sales and marketing at SIE, and deputy president...

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  Counter-Strike 2 is Out Now

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 09-27-2023, 04:46 PM
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  Counter-Strike 2 is Out Now

  Counter-Strike is dead, long live Counter-Strike!
  
  Without a press release in sight, Valve has launched Counter-Strike 2 to the world. This free-to-play release is available right now and will replace your current installs of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. True to Valve tradition, today's release is actually a little bit later than initially expected. During its initial announcement in March, Valve said Counter-Strike 2 would be out in summer. It is now fall, but they only missed...

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  NACON Announces Hall Effect Equipped 'Revolution 5 Pro' PlayStation Controller

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  • Published: 09-27-2023, 04:05 PM
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  NACON Announces Hall Effect Equipped 'Revolution 5 Pro' PlayStation Controller

  This officially licensed controller works with PS5, PS4, and PC.
  
  NACON just announced their new Revolution 5 Pro controller, an officially licensed PlayStation controller that is compatible with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
  
  The Revolution 5 Pro includes a number of added features not found on first-party DualSense controllers. First and foremost is the inclusion of Hall Effect technology in both the analog sticks and the triggers. The trigger accuation point can...

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  High on Life's High on Knife DLC Out October 3

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  • Published: 09-27-2023, 02:04 PM
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  High on Life's High on Knife DLC Out October 3

  This horror-themed DLC is just around the corner.
  
  Squanch Games, now with 100% less Justin Roiland, just announced an October 3 release date for High on Knife, the first major piece of DLC for High on Life. This DLC leans a bit into some horror aspects while also thrusting Knifey into the spotlight.
  
  This DLC includes a new area to explore hunted by Mux, a new boss voiced by Gabourey Sidibe, plus two new talking gun characters to acquire. There is Harper (voiced by Sarah...

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