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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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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Announced for Stadia and PC

    Baldur's Gate 3 Announced for Stadia and PC

    From the makers of Divinity: Original Sin 2.

    Baldur's Gate 3 was officially announced today. The announcement came first from the recent Stadia Connect stream from Google. The game is being worked on by Larian Studios, the studio that brought us Divinity: Original Sin 2.

    Obviously, the Stadia release is confirmed but what about other platforms? Right now, the studio said that they are also bringing the game to PC. They did not say anything about what PC storefront they will release Baldur's Gate 3 on. ...
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  • More Details About Google Stadia Revealed

    More Details About Google Stadia Revealed

    The rumors were true.

    Google held their first ever Stadia Connect today in which they revealed some of the first concrete details about their new game streaming service. Stadia is set to let you stream games to any devices that can connect to a Chrome browser or through any device that supports a Chromecast. All of the heavy lifting is done at Google, meaning you do not need a high-end rig to play the latest and greatest. As it turns out, everything mentioned in the pre-Connect le...
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  • Bungie Finally Embraces MMO Genre for Destiny 2 - Free to Play Confirmed, Coming to Steam, Cross-Saves and More

    Bungie finally called Destiny the "M" word for the first time ever.

    Bungie said that they were going to talk about the "next chapter of Destiny 2" today and talk they did. They even said that they are going to push Destiny 2 into becoming more of an MMO. Yes, they actually said the big "M" word publicly when talking about Destiny 2! That's a huge deal! Today's livestream not only confirmed today's earlier leaks, but announced so much more. Let's just dig...
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  • Google Stadia Pricing Leaks - Offering Subscription and Individual Purchase Options

    I need an umbrella for all these leaks!

    The Google Stadia Connect that is set to begin roughly right as this post goes live, will share the first details about the pricing structure for the upcoming streaming platform. As it turns out, that information was leaked earlier this morning. The information was reported on by Kotaku but originally shared by Canadian news outlet, La Presse.

    Stadia will include both a subscription model and offer up games for sale individually....
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  • Report: Destiny 2 Going Free-to-play and Coming to Steam

    Report: Destiny 2 Going Free-to-play and Coming to Steam

    This is assuming the rumors are true...

    It looks like Destiny 2 will be making some significant changes in the months ahead. According to an early leak, or a rumor, or whatever you want to call it, Destiny 2 is making the move to free-to-play. Engadget apparently put their article up well ahead of schedule this morning that details the coming changes.

    The article, since pulled from public sight, was read and given a nice "CliffsNotes version" over on the Destiny...
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  • EA is Changing the Name of Their Latest Battlefield V Elite Soldier

    EA is Changing the Name of Their Latest Battlefield V Elite Soldier

    It turns out the name belonged to a real-world resistance fighter, not a Nazi.

    One of the new Elite soldiers in Battlefield V is getting a name change from EA and DICE. The new Elite, Wilhelm Franke, is the current name of one of the pre-built soldiers players can purchase for real money to use in multiplayer.

    This character in Battlefield V is a German that fights for the Axis, aka "the baddies." Or to say it another way: He's a Nazi. In real life, Wilhelm Franke...
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  • SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated Announced

    SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated Announced

    Published from the studio that hosted an AMA on a site banned for child exploitation.

    A remake of the old SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom was announced today by THQ Nordic. The publisher said that the remake is called SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated and it is being developed by Purple Lamp Studios.

    There isn't too much to go on right now from today's announcement. I assume it's just the old game but given a fresh coat of paint....
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  • Battlefield V Chapter 4 'Defying the Odds' - Four New Maps Starting June 27

    Finally, more maps.

    DICE just revealed their plans for the next chapter of Battlefield V. On June 27, Chapter 4 "Defying the Odds" will begin. When Defying the Odds releases it will usher in a new round of fresh content for the game, This includes plans for four new maps released throughout the chapter.

    The first day of the new chapter will add in Al Sundan, a new map set in the North African desert. In July the Battle for Greece continues in the map named Marita....
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  • The Surge 2 Release Date Reveal and New Screenshots

    The Surge 2 Release Date Reveal and New Screenshots

    This is about the video game, not the drink.

    Deck13 announced the release date that they and publisher Focus Home Interactive are planning for The Surge 2. That date is September 24, 2019. That date marks the worldwide release of the action-RPG sequel for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the PC.

    The Surge 2 is a follow-up to the rather excellent The Surge, which came out in 2017. Much like the first game, The Surge 2 is full of action, exploration, limb cutting, upgrades,...
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  • Best Android Casino Games

    Best Android Casino Games


    With the mass amount of Android slot games available, narrowing down the best few can be a challenge. Mobile slots are a favorite app among people just wanting to pass the time or win it big. In this real money Android casino list, players will find the best of the best. Did your favorite slot machine games make the cut?


    Slots: VIP Deluxe Slot Machines
    Perhaps one of the best of online gambling apps on the free market is Slots: VIP Deluxe Slot Machines. Gameplay...
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  • Elsweyr Expansion Released for The Elder Scrolls Online

    Elsweyr Expansion Released for The Elder Scrolls Online

    Cats, dragons, and raising the dead included.

    ZeniMax Online Studios officially released the new Elsweyr expansion today for The Elder Scrolls Online. Though it's been out since the end of May for some pre-orders, it's officially out today for everyone who wants to purchase it for $39.99 (USD). That's how much it is for those that already own the base game. If you don't yet own ESO at all, you can pick up the game along with this Elsweyr expansion and the previous two expansions, ...
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  • World War Z 'The Undead Sea' Content Update is Out Now

    World War Z 'The Undead Sea' Content Update is Out Now

    I wonder if the rhyme was intentional.

    The first major content update for World War Z was released today for all platforms (PS4, XB1, and PC). This content is called "The Undead Sea" and it introduces a new mission set in Tokyo aboard a ferry filled with plenty of the living dead. You will fight through open decks and tight cabins in what they're calling the "most intense challenge yet."

    This update also introduces a new zombie type. This one will spit...
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  • Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Story Trailer and New Screenshots

    Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Story Trailer and New Screenshots

    New monsters, new areas, new weapons, and new story.

    Capcom released a new story focused trailer for their upcoming Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion today. This trailer, released ahead of the big E3 2019 debut, focuses on the new story and plotlines that are to be introduced in Iceborne. Capcom says that Iceborne's fresh content rivals the volume of the original release of the game.

    That's a lot of content.

    Iceborne picks up right where the original...
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  • Final Titles Revealed for Genesis Mini Brings Total to 42 Games

    Final Titles Revealed for Genesis Mini Brings Total to 42 Games

    The final 12 games revealed.

    The Sega Genesis Mini was originally only going to have 40 games included. Over the past few weeks, we've seen a steady trickle of new game announcements roll in 10 at a time. We were supposed to get the final 10 games revealed to us this week, but that isn't the case at all.

    No, instead we get to see the final 12 games announced. That's right, the Sega Genesis Mini will ship with two extra games than what it was expected to ship with. Those...
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  • Microsoft Announces Xbox Branded Body Wash from Makers of Axe

    Microsoft Announces Xbox Branded Body Wash from Makers of Axe

    Smell like a Gamer.

    Microsoft announced a new partnership today with the makers of the Axe body spray, Unilever. Together, these two companies will bring to the world Xbox branded body spray, shower gel, and deodorant. It's green. It's very green. The actual lineup of products is called "Xbox Lynx" and, unfortunately for all of you already throwing money at your screens, these products will be exclusive to Australia.

    If Lynx sounds familiar to you, that would...
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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...
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